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    La Esmeralda

    4.9 (9 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    3 months ago

    Best authentic Mexican food at great prices, well worth the trip on the price savings alone

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    3 years ago

    Mmmm Mmmm Great tacos!! A Must place to eat! It's a place ya just gotta go!! That is if you like tacos!!

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    3 years ago

    I cannot put words to how good this restaurant is. La esmeralda puts any mexican restaurant to shame. Very authentic and simple style inside

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    3 years ago

    Food is some of the best I've had. I get this everytime I'm in town, if not multiple times!

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    The Polo Room - Prohibition thin crust pizza freshly cut right in front of you!

    The Polo Room

    4.5(2 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $

    Delicious food great atmosphere and friendly staff what more can you ask for!!…read more They have a variety of pizzas from illuminati's to a variety of thin crust pizza that I'm sure to meet anyone's taste! I ordered the prohibition pizza which had sausage pepperoni peppers and onions and it was delicious. They have events sometimes open my karaoke comedy as well as two pool tables and the ambience is on point; it's more than a bar it's the Polo Room and it's special and that's why I recognize it so come on take a visit and enjoy the ambience the food the friendly staff and enjoy yourself!!

    My husband and I had our rehearsal dinner at The Polo Room and were so pleased with how everything…read moreturned out. The food was excellent and plentiful, plus the staff was very attentive, always asking if we needed anything more; they even packed up the leftovers and sent them home with us. Their chicken strips were huge and their hamburgers were homemade, half pound burgers. Make no mistake, the room is certainly nothing fancy but it was decorated nicely. Most importantly, the price was beyond reasonable! I would highly recommend The Polo Room for a good meal or for any event you are planning.

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    The Polo Room - A special dish sometimes to served every day that they're open and they always have a variety of pizza from illuminati's to thin crust.

    A special dish sometimes to served every day that they're open and they always have a variety of pizza from illuminati's to thin crust.

    The Polo Room - Thin crust prohibition pizza like a supreme very delicious.

    Thin crust prohibition pizza like a supreme very delicious.

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    La Familia - Chips and Salsa

    La Familia

    4.6(74 reviews)
    15.4 mi
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    This is an amazing family restaurant with excellent food and outstanding service…read more I was staying in a nearby hotel and craving Mexican food. I found this local family restaurant and had an excellent experience. I walked in and placed an order for carry out so I could take it back to my hotel. I ordered cheese enchiladas, bean dip, chips and salsa. While I was waiting for my food to be prepared I had a chance to look around the dining area. The interior decor is eclectic. Very unique collection of items on display. Service was super friendly. I could tell the employees genuinely cared about their customers. My food was ready quickly, and everything I had ordered was excellent. The chips were phenomenal, house made, crispy and delicious. Salsa was fresh and tasty. The rice was savory and beans were a good texture and flavorful. Enchiladas were very tasty. The menu is extensive with many unique entrées I will plan to return the next time I'm in the area .

    Awesome Mexican restaurant right in Rock Falls. I was out here for a few days for work. Stopped in…read morefor lunch, owner was outstanding, sat me right away, sat down at my booth talked to me and took my order. When the food came out he made sure everything was good. I'm not that big of an eater so I didn't finish everything. When I went to pay he was truly concerned if the food was up to the level I was expecting. Rarely do you find this type of ownership! Outstanding job! *forgot to take a pic of my food, just wanted to be sure this review was shared.

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    Las Palmas - Nachos Texanos and a cold draft beer!

    Las Palmas

    2.7(53 reviews)
    12.1 mi
    $

    My wife and I have been coming here for Fajitas for 2 years so this is not an off the cuff "I'm…read moremad" review. The food quality has been going down over the last 3-4 months but last night there was no seasoning on any of the meat. My wife's chicken fajitas looked like 3 or 4 servings on the plate but was almost nothing but green peppers. I had the Texas Fajitas and had very few peppers and no onions at all. The shrimp was severely overcooked. The attention to detail was definitely lacking last night. Hopefully they get their "poop in a group" so we don't have to leave town for Fajitas!

    I typically don't write reviews, but this restaurant was unprofessional. This was my first time…read morethere, and I will not be back to this establishment. The food was very poor for the price. Our waiter would not acknowledge my girlfriend unless it was to take her order. The Illinois card fee is supposed to be 3.25%, but that is not what they're doing there. Originally, our bill came out to $41.08 after tax, but there was a card option for $47.34 and a cash option for $45.97. Why are they charging an extra fee for cash? Anyway, 3.25% of $41.08 comes out to $1.35, so my total should have been $42.42. Instead, I was charged $47.34. I chose to leave instead of arguing with the staff member. After leaving, I did the calculations and realized they charged me a 15.25% card fee. I never carry cash, so I used my card. When I asked about the markup, I was denied an answer and kept getting cut off while trying to speak. The employee I spoke with kept saying, "it's just a few bucks," over and over again. This establishment sucks. They're ripping their customers off for horrible food.

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