Hacienda El Dorado

I think that Mexican restos have the same unfortunate reality as Chinese and many Indian joints:…read moreThe worse the curb appeal, the better the food. Although it is prolly apocryphal, it is said Toulouse-Lautrec commented much the same about French restaurants. There is a sizable Latino population in our neck of the woods, thus there are many Mexican places to eat. MiRancho here falls under the category of my opening statement. It's (way) off the beaten path, and definitely not picturesque. But I have had too many good meals in places that aren't exactly the ritz, so I had to try MiRancho. The Yelps were encouraging. I was ordering from the menu board, then I saw a small sign announcing a "buffet". I asked the nice fellow behind the counter and he said it was on. Well. It was, again, not pretty, but the quality of what was on/in it was top-notch. Lotsa meats, all totally yum. Three soups, including a great Pozole. Proper garnishes and side dishes. The throw from the soft drink bubbler was excellent. Even from the buffet, everything tasted vibrant and fresh--Might be the best Mex food I've had in this area. At the right price, too. In the end, it was very "home-like" and I took the simple, yet clean surroundings as a statement of "We're about the food 100% here". A true "off-the path" gem!

Food was super gas. Service was phenomenal and friendly right off the bat. Classic hidden lil…read moreMexican gem spot tucked away from the world.

Taco dinner

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Front entrance view from parking lot

Que Brava

4.5(135 reviews)

9.8 mi

Has to be the best place in Yorkville for Mexican food. It may not look like it but it's pretty…read moregreat quality to be honest. Que Brava is not one of these typical cluttered family owned and operated restaurants. For sure seems organized and competent. The prices are kind of high, which is the only bad thing. Coming in here the first time we got something that wasn't expected. It's actually a pretty clean place. There's tables that actually are cleaned off between customers if you can believe that. A good thing is there's alcohol. There's some other classic beverages too. Get agua frescas. They have horchata, and there's Jamaica which is made with hibiscus. But alcohol you have to get it of course. It's about $13 for a margarita. These come in a few flavors, some interesting ones. I got the Hibiscus Margarita. This is made with Grand Marnier, hibiscus tea, lime mix, tequila, and triple sec. Great thing was it wasn't as sweet as it sounded like it would be. The prices keep people from getting more. For sure the best stuff is the food. It's got a whole vegetarian section. A lot easier to order. It's about $18 for the tacos. These are a few tacos filled with mushrooms, peppers, and zucchini. Comes with sides of rice and beans. Pretty filling. Also they have the other usual classics. There's quesadillas, tortas, and more stuff. Great place as far as taste and authentic flavors. It's closed Tuesdays. There's meaty options as well as a few things for vegans and vegetarians.

10/10, will continue going here. Fantastic service & great food. Highly recommend!!! Pictures of…read moretheir drinks look awesome. Will try them when we go back.

Picadillo enchiladas

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Tableside service!

La Quebrada

4.0(181 reviews)

1.7 mi

Being transparent on this freezing Sunday during the crazy political holiday season, I want to keep…read morethis restaurant as my secret. But I can't. Great food. The mole is so good I want to write a song about it. Nice service. Low key old school vibe. Amen.

The salsa is served warm and delicious, tastes like garden fresh tomatoes. First time I ordered…read morechilaquiles with cecina and they were superb. Second visit I had pollo en mole; the mole was rich, nutty, chocolaty and there was a lot of it. Homemade tortillas are outstanding. In an area with a zillion excellent Mexican places, this one stands out -- will definitely be back.

Simple interior

Side

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Peppers & Mole

Hacienda Real

3.5(190 reviews)

9.0 mi

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.

My 4th time here at HR!!!! I had the red snapper and it was…read moreawesome! The chef never disappoints Julia took good care of us! The bartender is always shakin up some good drinks. I highly recommend this restaurant. The music is good and the servers are very attentive. I'll be baaaaack..... Crystal

Attention to detail.

Skirt steak

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Taco Madre

4.0(424 reviews)

3.7 mi

Holy crap! Service was so fast, food was so fresh. Mahi tacos were huge and excellent. Rice & beans…read moretaco was magic, next time Im getting a side of rice and putting rice in the tacos, portobello was good but just too salty for me. My daughter had a burrito bowl & said it was amazing.

Small place with amazing tacos! Highly recommend the Madre, Mayan, and Camaron tacos. The…read morecombination of toppings on these is delicious. The spicy pineapple margarita was very good, slightly smoky not too much spice. Staff is always nice and accommodating for our kids requests.

Need to try these salsas!

Al pastor, shrimp, carne tacos and elote

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Spicy pineapple margarita

La Marimba

3.4(61 reviews)

4.4 mi

Great food and service. I love the vibes and scenery this place has to offer. I ordered the chili…read morerelleno and it was delicious. The chips and salsa are on point and the tequila and margaritas are perfect.

First time visiting here and I was served a bug in my sprite. After notifying the staff, no one…read moreapologized or anything. I threw up and I am pregnant. I'm pissed. Then, after requesting a manager the manager came over and said she wasn't even notified by the waiter. Nothing was done to even resolve the matter.

Chips

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Taqueria El Tio

4.3(158 reviews)

2.1 mi

Here in Aurora looking for good Mexican food. We ended up at Taqueria El Tio and sat down at a…read morebooth. Menus were brought out and I went with cheese enchiladas, while my wife got nachos. I had a few chips with salsa before hand. The salsa was more watery than I preferred. The enchiladas came and I began to dig in. They were alright and the flavors got better as I went on to eat more. The refried beans had the most flavor and were good for the plate. The rice had the least amount of flavor, but it all worked out. My wife didn't eat much of the nachos and said that it was missing something. Don't take this review too seriously because I love Tex-mex and this is not it. I think anyone coming here looking for good Mexican food here will enjoy it.

Very quick service and very reasonable prices. I loved the array of salsas that came at each table…read more The tostada alone was a lot more filling than I expected and they accommodate for vegetarian modifications (usually a swap for avocado over protein option).

Good Pastor

Awesome!!

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Chips and salsa

La Cabana D'Oswego

3.3(80 reviews)

4.7 mi

Food was just too salty during our visit. It's also way too PRICEY for what they serve.... I…read more rather go to the flea market on ny Street and eat cheaper for the same quality food. Do I recommend it? Honestly no simply cause it expensive for the food they sell, but if you want to experience and over pay with tip go ahead. This Mexican restaurant are just going way over board with prices and the food ain't even worth it I guess that we're done with supporting this businesses.... now we'll be going puerto Rican or Argentinian places somewhere else. For Mexican food might as well just cook it myself and may I add definitely BETTER no to brag or anything but it is.

The queso fundido with chorizo is our go to staple here! The portion is gigantic and completely on…read morepoint as far as taste and price. We usually get the top shelf margarita; one is more than enough! The steak burrito is huge and fitting for our teenager that has a very healthy appetite. Our favorite waitress is Raina, and we look forward to seeing her every time we visit! Further, it's a long standing, family owned establishment in Oswego. We've been frequenting this spot for almost 23 years! Try it!

Queso Flamiado Queso Flamiado/Queso Fundido with Chorizo ****We also recommend ordering the guacamole, house-made for the app!

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Fast Burrito

4.1(112 reviews)

9.1 mi

Delicious tacos! I had steak and chicken. Chicken was pulled and had a delightful smoky flavor…read more Nice service too, only wish it weren't $4.50 per taco! They apparently had to raise their prices since the photo of the menu was posted on here

This place is AMAZING! Everything is fresh and delicious, huge portions, and very nice employees!read more

Fish Taco and Torta Al Pastor. Much more food than I expected.

Taco

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Cancun Cafe & Mexican Grill Restaurant

3.7(88 reviews)

10.4 mi

I don't get the bad reviews. This is a mall Mexican restaurant with excellent food. We had no…read moreproblems with service, cost or taste. Everything was delicious. Their tortillas have to be made fresh, because they were amazing! It is not fancy, but it is solidly good food and service.

For. A Sunday afternoon place was not full of people. Three servers were running around but still…read morelooked lost. Once we ordered asked for extra napkins lady went on her work never brought napkins so had to ask another guy that was close for napkins. he brought plenty. Once our waitress return she tipped my drink not a big spill but still a bit uncomfortable. I asked for a refill. Which she did bring right away. Place is a bit pricy. Ordered a chimichanga had some weird sauce over it that makes it saggy and didn't taste the best so left it. Wife ordered a tilapia it was decent. Then bill came and they add their own service charge. Not cool. Should have told them to remove and I would have left a tip. Not sure if returning