Hacienda León has an extensive menu with something for everyone. The variety makes it easy to try…read moresomething new each visit. I think the setup is nice and inviting, which is perfect for both casual meals and family dinners. I saw a table of ~12 when I visited! Overall, the service is friendly, but I felt a little neglected towards the end. If you're looking for a place with a big selection and consistently good food, I recommend! -AD

Checked out this hip Mexican restaurant in Normal off the campus area. Hacienda Leon isn't…read moreauthentic but it's not like it's bad. It feels more like a place people come to get drinks than to come to get food though. For sure the drinks are pretty good. The food includes the basics like burritos and tacos slopped with cheese and sauce. A popular place to go for ISU students with it being so close to campus. It won't be a long way to stumble back to dorms or apartments for them. This place may not be as good when sober, so take a lesson and have some tequila and whatever. Best thing is the prices aren't that bad. It's about $7 for a tequila sunrise. Have a few and spew. It's about $12 for the Vegetarian Combos, of which there's a few of these. Among these is the one with two bean burritos. These come with burrito sauce and cheese sauce. I got it a little healthier without the cheese sauce and it was still a sloppy mess. That just makes it more fun though. For sure it's not authentic but that's not the appeal. It's a place to have a fun time with good drinks and okay food. They have a pretty good amount of food options for vegetarians.

We got our food To Go and the service was quick. The host/servers were very kind. The food was…read morepretty tasty. Next time we'll eat there because the environment felt welcoming.

Great food, large menu selection, full bar & very clean, well kept establishment! I highly…read morerecommend this place they can accommodate large parties and they are kid friendly!

The vibes were very nice with nice music and lighting but it might be a little loud for some. I…read morewent with my friends to try the soft serve margaritas and we got some food as well. Everything was really good quality, I personally really enjoyed the skirt steak as it was seasoned and cooked perfectly. Do expect a bit of a wait time though as there is limited seating.

We arrived not knowing it was a bar crawl happening but we still got in and waited for a table. It…read moretook 30 minutes to get a table bc of the bar crawl. As much as it was packed from 2:30 til 3:30 we were still were able to order a drink at bar. Martin was so nice and took our order and brought it to us being we went back to waiting line. The place is small with a hard time to walk around when it's full. It's a nice bar restaurant and didn't realized until we were leaving that there's a back area. The bartenders could be a little more social and happy bc that seem a bit dull and unhappy working there. Unlike Martin he was happy. Mildred was our server and she did phenomenal. The food and drinks were great

Checked out this Mexican restaurant that's pretty basic. Don Jose's is one of the many such places…read morein New Lenox. It has about what is expected which is margaritas along with burritos and tacos. Good enough. The prices are kind of high for being average as well as portions. Big restaurant with lots of room for groups. It's got a bar area along with the rest of it. There was more than enough space as there was hardly anyone in it though. Even with it being in the evening. We were the only ones at first then a few more came later. A few pretty good things here. It's about $11 for a margarita. Got the Prickly Pear and it was pretty good. They at least use strong tequila. It's about $16 for a burrito. We each got the Veggie Burrito, which is one of the few options without any meat. Comes with cheese and crema which I left off, but still had enough in it. There were beans, lettuce, and tomatoes and it came with beans and rice. For sure it's pretty okay for Americanized Mexican food. It's not authentic but it's still way better than Taco Bell junk. There's many other restaurants around here with the same kind of food at better prices meaning we aren't in a hurry to get back here soon.

When you win Best Taco in New Lenox 2025, you set the bar high--and Don Joses absolutely lived up…read moreto it. The interior is modern, festive, and inviting, with a lively bar and an open, clean layout. Right off the bat, we were treated to complimentary chips and salsa, and let me tell you--this might have been the highlight of the night. The salsa was bursting with flavor (hands down the best I've had at any Mexican restaurant), and the chips were clearly fresh, not just poured from a bag. For drinks, we tried the Santo Horchata and the Coconut Margarita. Both were strong, balanced, and refreshing--no watered-down cocktails here. We ordered a spread of dishes to really test the menu: Tortilla Soup, a Chicken Burrito Bowl, and five different tacos--Al Pastor, Crispy Pork Belly, Shrimp & Chorizo, Tajin & Agave Chicken, and Carne Asada. * The Tortilla Soup was immaculate--rich, flavorful, and carrying just the right kick of spice. * The Chicken Burrito Bowl was generous and far superior in quality compared to chain restaurants trying to do the same thing. * And the tacos? Worth the hype. Here's how I'd rank them: 1. Crispy Pork Belly - an unexpected standout, tender and packed with flavor, elevated even more by the sauce. 2. Tajin & Agave Chicken - no wonder this one won Best Taco. 3. Shrimp & Chorizo - unique and hearty. 4. Carne Asada - solid and flavorful. 5. Al Pastor - tasty, but outshined by the others. All in all, Don Joses is easily the best Mexican restaurant we've had in New Lenox. From the atmosphere and service to the unforgettable chips & salsa, strong drinks, and outstanding food, this spot is a 10/10 must-try.

Went here in the summer with my friend and our two toddlers…read more The place is beautiful! We were excited to eat outside on the patio. The chips and salsa were yummy! More importantly, my enchiladas were magnificent and so was my margarita. Would 100% go back for the atmosphere and quality of food and drinks.

Dinner was delicious! Our service was excellent! And the ambiance felt great! If you're looking for…read morea good Mexican place in Yorkville I would definitely recommend this place to you. Vanessa took care of us very well and the food was very good. One thing I definitely recommend if you're ordering steaks is to order it one less temperature down, they bring the skirt steak on a hot rock so I feel like it keeps cooking it and it can get well done if you leave it on it long enough. We will definitely be back this summer and enjoy their outside patio.

Absolute garbage. $20 gets you four baby tacos with hardly any food in them. Took them 25 minutes…read moreto bring me a f'n beer. Ordered shrimp tacos on the second run and it was basically one shrimp cut into tiny pieces. no salsa, no chios. The only thing they are good at is filling your water glass. This place is an absolute joke. Went for pizza afterwards. There's only one star here because I had to put it there to post this damn review.

Overrated- food portions very small and very expensive. Skimpy drinks. Stick with beer. Very small…read morestreet tacos with very little if any toppings, no salsa. Chips and salsa not worth ordering, can't really share. Came in small wire bowl with 3 tiny dishes of salsas. Owner was friendly, But food was nothing I would go back for. Did not speak much English. Difficult to communicate if not speaking Spanish.

1st time here. Sat at the bar and had wonderful service…read more Had the skirt steak dinner. The best skirt steak I've ever had. The salsa was fantastic as well. Definitely coming back

Went with a friend on a Thursday night and it was surprisingly crowded. Been wanting to go to this…read moreplace since it opened as I live in the neighborhood. It's definitely got the Tulum decor vibe. My friend made reservations and we were seated right away. Tables are close together so I could hear others conversations but pretty typical city restaurant stuff. I could hear my friend fine so music wasn't too loud. They have a bar and tvs playing sports on the side too. Service was fast and nice. I got the Tulum Special and the limeade. The Tulum Special is a mix of nicely seasoned chicken, shrimp, cheese, rice, and fajita veggies. It also came with several corn tortillas wrapped in a vibrant colored fabric (which ngl, do they wash and reuse those?) that I could scoop the mix into. Pretty tasty (and also something I could make at home?). Portions were good - I took home about half and the leftovers made another two small meals. The limeade was freshly squeezed and nicely sour - really worth a try! My friend got veggie tacos and said they were watery. Overall good experience! I'll be be back for the fish folks rave about.

Some of the best I've tasted I tried the Chile Relleno Taco, Ribeye taco, and the nachos…read more Everything had great flavor and was cooked to perfection. Give them a try. I give them a 9.1 out of 10. What do you rate them?

Soooo good! I was very impressed with the quality and taste of everything. The cochinita pibil taco…read morewas , so unique, flavorful and just perfect. You would think a carne asada taco is just a carne asada taco- you can get them everywhere right? No! This was just delicious and the meat was tender and perfectly cooked. They have a good mix of taco options- vegetarian, octopus, shrimp and fish tacos for your pescatarians, and all the meats for the carnivores. Just really good, fresh, simple tacos done exceptionally well. Great addition to RV.

Hands down the BEST tacos in the Naperville/Plainfield surrounding area. I would go to bat for…read morethese tacos. The restaurant is located inside the BP gas station on 135th in Plainfield. When my brother first told me about the "amazing gas station tacos", I was a little skeptical to be honest. After trying them just one time, I became a HUGE fan. I typically order two Alambre tacos which contains a blend of steak and chorizo, topped with grilled bell pepper, onions, and cheese. It only took one bite for me to fall in love. Make it a dinner for around $2 more and you get an order of rice and beans on the side. The staff are amazing and are super dedicated to maintaining great taste, variety, and reasonable prices! Definitely worth trying La Nueva Taqueria!

Ordered lunch from this place today. Food was pretty good,…read morenice flavors, good portions. Salsas were a bit too spicy for me No option for flour tortillas though so keep that in mind if you don't like corn

Stopped here with my pup on the way to go hiking in the area, and we were able to sit outside on…read morethe patio. Service was prompt and friendly. Chips were good. Salsa was just okay -- a little off. Ordered the lunch fajita quesadilla with grilled chicken. Food came out quickly. It tasted fine -- not bad, but again just a little off.

Had the steak tacos. Everything was hot and. Fresh. Service was top notch. We met our friends and…read morehad a decent size group and we were all taken care of. The restaurant is very well lit and comfortable