Everything was INCREDIBLE! I was welcomed and seated right away. The staff was incredible, but the food...... Speechless!! I travel for work so it was a great surprise to find this place. I had the Carnitas dinner. Everything was perfect. Thank you too the staff for making this visit enjoyable. 10 out of 10! read more

El Vado - Mexican Near Me - McHenry, Illinois

El Vado used to be my favorite Mexican Restaurant in McHenry County. The food was good, the service was friendly, and the prices were fair. Plus, it seemed to be run by women, which gave the place a festive family feel. But then some loud young guy took over the restaurant floor, acting like a slick, fake salesman and messed up the whole vibe. The menu became all glossy pictures of food, as if suburban folk needed to see photos of the Tacos & Enchiladas in order to know what their names meant. After that my girlfriend and I stopped coming here. It only takes ONE bad experience. read more

We have been here several times. The service is always GREAT and the food is always AMAZING. We are moving away from the area and are really going to miss coming here. read more

Lunch today was take out for my birthday. Yummy. Thai place makes some good tacos. Who what loves some fun tacos we had four pork tin steak and 10 chicken he'll give you onions cilantro, grilled onions, grilled jalapeños, and two sauces are fantastic. We should try them. read more

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So I went earlier in the week and could not think of one thing negative to say so I said to a friend, "this is so good, let's go here Friday too." It was a different experience this time. Altho I asked for it I got no lettuce and tomato on the side with my taco dinner like I got with the combination. Last time I got the pastor for my meat choice and was pleased with it. This time it seemed dry in the one pastor taco I ordered. The other two tacos I ordered as beef.it was good but did not have anything on it : no lettuce, tomato cheese.., nothing...the taco shells, which I was asked for my choice of flour or corn but this time was a get what you get thing, because she left quickly after the order, so could not catch her for my request. The beans and rice were good as beans and rice are hard to screw up altho some restaurants do. When we walked in it was pretty busy and we were seated in a booth. It took some time to be asked if we wanted drinks. We ordered margaritas and I expected to be asked large or small(again like last time) and swoosh.. he was gone. I tried to catch him with no luck.. I wanted a small but out came two large margaritas. Ok why turn that down? They were good and very large, served with a very large straw. So then it took a while longer than I think it should have to get menus and orders placed. It was kinda weird because the same lady and man that took the orders last time waited on us this time and were much more prompt during the week than at the end. So when we finally got the bills mine was $1.00 over what the menu said for the dinner. It's just a dollar I know but thought I'd mention it. Besides I was paying 10.50 for a large margarita instead of 7.50 for a small and didn't bring enough cash so I had to use my credit card, which I hate doing at restaurants. Oh and forgot to note, they give a slight discount for cash. They brought the corrected amount to the table on one of those cc pay machines(which I hate) . I had to wait to get my cc back, and then had to wait for them to print my receipt and the cc payment box was left on the table. Which I hated doing. Altho it was not an awful experience and the company was good at the table to fill in the waiting with conversation, I would not recommend it as a consistently good restaurant, but a 3.5-4 star out of 5 on average. read more

El Vado - Same leftover but shows the tortillo oily and doubled, very different from first visit. - Mexican Near Me - McHenry, Illinois

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My daughter and I stopped here for lunch. The servers, atmosphere is very inviting people are very friendly and the food was very HOT, good, fresh and didn't look reheated or old. The prices are fair, we will be back soon : ) read more

We just stopped by to grab takeout. The staff were super friendly, decor was inviting and I am definitely taking my wife back on date night. I got the the tacobirra and my wife got the 3 taco dinner. Both are delicious, and she was very happy with the massive portions in the tacos. The birra has a wonderful kick and overall we're super happy with out dinners. The horchatas are delicious as well. Would recommend! read more

Food and service were great. I had the Carne Asada Tampiqueña and my wife had Steak Fajitas. For some reason the rice on both orders was served cold, but the server quickly corrected it. Definitely large portions and we both left stuffed. Will definitely go back again. read more

El Vado - Mexican Near Me - McHenry, Illinois

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It looks good. However I had a hard time with communicating, I don't speak Spanish I oder nachos with cheese and jalapeños I received something totally different. I had a hard time communicating what it was but they did take care of it and took it off my check I ordered tacos they were mediocre at best. Maybe I ordered the wrong things. I will give it one more chance in the near future read more

Great meal we had Quevo's rancheros and combo fajitas both very good! Waiter was very attentive and pleasant . Definitely a Hispanic atmosphere very colorful. We will be back for sure! read more

I do not know if this place was bought out. I believe the old name was el gordo. Which I tried when I first moved to McHenry and was disappointed. El Vado Satisfied my hunger really good and fresh food! I wish we could have raised the volume on the music. I forgot to take a picture of my food I ordered a torta de milanesa and it was so delicious! I have to point out the host and the guy that was helping him seat the people as they were coming in they both were very fast at cleaning up and getting them seated right away! Great service! Good job! I would definitely return! read more

I usually come here for their Taco Tuesday special, but I'll stop in for their quesabirria tacos whenever that craving hits! Their quesabirria is one of the best in the area. Their staff is also very friendly and attentive. read more

Atmosphere is beautiful, service excellent food both in presentation and taste was top shelf best mole I have had.

Excellent tacos. Delightful flavors. Very authentic. I'll be back! Nice, friendly service and great prices.

Best Mexican food in the area. Service is great , food is very flavorful and the horchata is so amazing. All around a great experience every time I go. If your looking for quality authentic Mexican food this is the place to go!!! read more

El Vado - Sope Dinner - Mexican Near Me - McHenry, Illinois

We LOVE this place. Authentic, delicious, friendly staff. We have NEVER been anything less than amazed with our food and drinks. Thank you for doing what you do! read more

This is my favorite Mexican restaurant in McHenry. My food is consistently delicious, service is quick, and servers are always kind. It's also fun to eat there when there is a live band playing. I recommend this to anyone who lives in the area! read more

Family sold business then bought it back later. Very good food and friendly staff and owners. Deluxe marinated fajitas were great, guac was tops and chips homrmade. read more

Food, service, and ambiance all excellent. Generous portions. We'll definitely be back for more!

Really enjoy our meals at El Gordo. Very authentic Tex-Mex food. They have special every night on the menu. I had chicken Fajitas my husband steak quesadillas both were very good. We also had Beer Margaritas they were tasty and they give you a full size beer and a large margarita glass. We will definitely go back. Reasonably priced menu. read more