Look no farther for a place to celebrate cinco de mayo! The tastiest horchata , most delicious…read morechicken tacos , perfectly fried chips with a fresh salsa , extra sauces , and the best guacamole! You get alot of bang for your buck here with prompt and friendly service . Smells so good when you walk in and nice clean and comfy booths .

Great food. Love the surroundings, Staff are all so sweet. Very clean and have nice size…read moreportions for your buck.

We found this place by accident and just keep going back for more. The machetes are Legit!!read more

Highly recommend if you are in the area! The place has a nice charm where they are serving fresh…read morehomely style food. I am usually a burrito guy but today. I was intrigued to try their corn bread stuffed with chicken and cheese called as papusus and and the Mexican sandwich tortas. Two year olds had their cheese quesadilla plate. They even have the vegetarian options which I'll be willing to try soon. Overall. A positive vibe with a quick service and a freshly cooked food made my day. Definitely coming back to eat

Barrington people- please, don't let this awesome restaurant go out of business like so many other…read moreBarrington restaurants have. The food is consistently delicious and the owner is a one of a kind sweetheart. We actually don't come here often enough, but I'm so happy that La Mesa is still open!!! Support this local business. Our town has too little of this kind of great food, and we need to get behind these local restaurants!!

La Mesa is a great spot in Barrington, we always order takeout Mexican food from this place. The…read morefood tastes great, is decently priced and is always ready extremely quick! The owner is a great guy always happy to see you and chat. La Mesa is a great establishment that you should consider next time you want Mexican Food!

El Sombrero is my go to spot! Staff is the best! They're always Friendly and welcoming. Food is…read moreexcellent, always tasty. Don't forget the Margs....... Get a pitcher! Enjoy!

This place was very good. When the chips and salsa are awesome it's always a good sign!…read more I had the menudo and enchiladas. All were very tasty and the service was top notch! Muy exelente! I will be coming back when I am in town next.

Tacos w regular tortillas were amazing!! We tried the asada, Cecina, chorizo, chicken, chicharron…read more All excellent. Their salsa for the tacos also fresh and homemade and delicious! Quesobirria were good with home made tortillas. Consume was a little weak. I might try it next time w regular tortillas. I hope they have the mole next time so I can try the enchiladas. Would def try again!

It has been two years since we first tried A Mi Manera. As I read over my old review, it became…read moreclear that the growing pains I mentioned were just that. They have improved dramatically since we were last there. First, the service was awesome. They have decorated so it has a nice ambiance. Their menu has also grown a lot. They still have about ten tables and appear to do a good takeout business. There were four of us and we ordered a few items. Their guacamole was excellent. I had their taco dinner - three tacos, beans, and rice. The portions were large and the food was delicious. Two in our party has Quesabirrias and one had Quecas. We also shared a horchata. It was all wonderful. I admit, everything was really good. And I'm very happy we gave them a second try. We'll be back soon.

Absolutely amazing experience here! From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was welcoming and…read morethe staff was incredibly friendly and attentive. The service truly stood out--everyone was patient, helpful, and made sure everything was perfect throughout my visit. The food was beyond delicious. You can tell everything is made fresh and with quality ingredients. Every bite was full of flavor, and the portions were great for the price. What I appreciated most is how inclusive the menu is. As someone who follows a vegan lifestyle, it can sometimes be difficult to find places with good options--but this spot really delivered. They offer a variety of vegan choices that are not just an afterthought, but actually well-prepared and full of flavor. It's rare to find a place that gets both food and service this right. Whether you're vegan or not, there's something here for everyone to enjoy. I'll definitely be coming back and recommending this place to friends and family. If you're thinking about trying it, don't hesitate--you won't be disappointed!

We've had Taco Shop before when it catered a graduation party we attended, and really liked it…read more Today we had carryout - steak and chicken tacos, and a chicken burrito platter. The meat is high quality and nicely cooked. Rice and beans were very good as well. The thing we missed was more flavor and heat!! I'd love to get a little heat from jalapenos or spices, but it was not there. The salsa was not too hot either. We're not heat freaks by any means, but we do love some spice in our Mexican food. The burrito also had rice in it so my side of rice was probably not needed. All in all the food is good and high quality. What I'd love to have is more flavor and heat!!

Visited here for dinner and the food was fantastic. Definitely recommend the chicken fajitas. Great…read moreatmosphere had live music. It was a fun time. Chips and the salsa was amazing....

First time trying this spot in the plaza next to the new lava island that's opening. Easy parking…read morefor pick up. The Tacos are a little pricey but they are filling and made just right. Same with the Torta and Tilapia taco. They all come with different toppings other than your regular cilantro and onion which makes it worth the price. They have different salsas with different heat levels for your liking. Everyone there was friendly and checking up on us often.Didn't have to wait long to be seated and to get drinks. Nice chill fiesta vibe inside. Will be coming back!

I stopped in for lunch with an associate after a vigorous morning of local spelunking. At about…read more12:30 the small lot was full and we had to park nearby for our dine-in lunch. Paul's is a very popular place! I had a king size steak burrito California-style, which means lots of grilled pepper and onions. I also ordered it as a 'plate' so I got rice and beans on the side. My associate had the queen size steak burrito. We both greatly enjoyed the food! It was cooked quickly and expertly and delivered to our table. Mine was so substantial I took half home and had it for breakfast! I'd like to try their other menu items. This place does a robust business and the food is testament to their popularity! I'll be back!

The food here is AMAZING! They have really fresh and authentic food. I especially like their King…read moreburrito and cheesecake roll ups. It's very family friendly and small location in a busy area. The service has always been fast and friendly. They even threw in an extra taco!

Absolutely love this place. My family has been going here for 20+ years and it's as consistent as…read moreit is good! Staff is awesome, and I've enjoyed everything I've ever ordered!

Place was good enough, I would definitely try it again, but there were pros and cons. Don't let…read morethe location in the outside fool you, it's very big inside. As I was walking up, there was a guy walking out of the tae kwon do studio next-door. I asked if he ever ate there and he emphatically said "yes it's delicious." Salsa was good, but about every fourth chip was stale. El Pastor taco was very flavorful, but the meat was a little overcooked. Got two à la carte enchiladas, one cheese, one beef. The cheese was fine, the beef one had a strange taste, almost like a cleaning agent. I asked the waitress if the tamales were any good, she shrugged her shoulders, and said yes. Normally, I would take that as a no, but I read a bunch of reviews that said the tamales were good. I tried one of each. Chicken comes with green sauce, pork comes with red sauce. Both were fantastic. I would definitely return just to buy tamales. Prices are cheap, I got all this and a beer for 28 bucks.

n Chicago, raised in Southern CA--I'm so ecstatic to find legit Mexican food…read more They've got great service from calling in for pickup or dining in. The best lengua tacos I've ever had. The 2 salsitas they provide, I could chug after every bite of taco. Their tamales always fresh and hot and soo moist. I could not recommend this place enough!! We come here once a week :) All photos shared are as of May 5th.

All this for about $16, $20 with tip. I came for a quick lunch and was not disappointed. It was…read moreclean small place. Service was quick and friendly. Steak tacos were decent. Prices were fine. I am always looking for a good taco place in Palatine. I would come back here.