El Vado used to be my favorite Mexican Restaurant in McHenry County. The food was good, the service…read morewas 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.

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

Real cool swings at the tables. Try not to swing into your table. Traditional Mexican cuisine using…read moreMexican ingredients with American flair. Got carne asada burrito. It was huge and delicious. Shrimp bowl. Spicy bowl. Pretty cool bathrooms. Worth the trip! Great service too. Beautiful.

Bring salt! Good atmosphere, good drinks(Mango Tango!), good service. Sadly, the food was…read moredisappointing: I ordered tacos and my husband ordered a Chile relleno burger; both were pretty tasteless. The proteins (beef and chicken) were not seasoned. Even the 'spicy' sauce for the tacos was bland. We had to request salt just to be able to eat what we ordered. However, the tableside guacamole and chips were good.

This is a very nice Mexican place in Mchenry. The combo platter I had on my first visit was good…read morewith the chicken tamale, taco and enchilada. Salsa is nicely balanced and not too spicy for me. But rest assured, they have other salsas that are hotter. The fried tilapia I had my second visit was just exactly what I was craving. Crispy fish with warm tortillas. Really good. The people there are very warm and welcoming. They provided attentive service. My husband really liked it here too.

Went for dinner with friends. We got there and there was a few big parties so the service was a…read morelittle slow but no big deal. The staff was great and took care of us. And we were not in a rush. The food was much more flavorful this time. I have been a few times and thought I had reviewed in the past. I had fajitas they were on special. Very tasty with a nice flavor. The salsa was ok. The other people had tacos, burrito, and stark fajita I had the chicken. The only issue I had was the window was so cold and the draft coming in made it not comfortable to take my hoodie off.

Tacos El Norte in McHenry. The absolute best tacos anywhere…read more They also have the best chilies rellenos and wonderful shrimp soup on the weekends.

The Best Mexican food in McHenry ! They have fabulous Mango Margaritas with Tahin and Birrraria…read moreTacos are out of this world!

Authentic Mexican food with great service. We had carne asada tacos, sope de asada, and tostada de…read moreceviche de camarones, along with the complimentary chips and salsa. The tacos were flavorful and had warm fresh tortillas. The ceviche was excellent and so fresh. All the salsas we tried were obviously home made and very fresh and flavorful too. We both like spicy and loved the level of spice, so for some they may be a little hot. Highly, highly recommend as a great eat in lunch spot or big orders to go. We were there for about 45 mins for lunch and they had tons of to go orders! We will definitely be back to try more things because everything looked and smelled amazing.

How about some EXCELLENT Pozole soup on a cold day! Tacos are out of this world too. Great little…read moreplace. Wonderfully kind people. Great service. This is a must go to place. Please support local restaurants during COVID

Friends and i are on the hunt for the best tacos in mchenry... we decided to do a small taco tour…read morearound mchenry. out of the 3 places we went last tuesday (of course we had to do a taco tour on taco tuesday) Anyway, food was good we got a few different tacos to try. the steak taco was my favorite. i only order my tacos with cilantro and onion so i can not speak to the cheese i saw a previous yelper had an issue with. the food came out hot, quick and perfect. the decor is meh kinda looks like a hotstand with the old school booths and menu on the wall. def will be going back if im just interested in take out!

I used to come here all the time at least once a week. But no longer, I always order tacos with…read moreonions and cilantro and now the onions are chopped so large you get a bite of onion and it just ruins the whole taste of the taco you need to go back to slicing your onions really really small like you used to. But another important factor besides that is the price, I ordered two Taco dinners which wasn't so bad in itself at $32 however I also ordered one side of rice one side of beans and an 8 oz side of guacamole which came to $17 and some change. Really!!! That was crazy and I told that to the girl there at the counter and she nonchalantly replied oh well everything has gone up. Well I won't disagree with that but to charge that much for a scoop of rice in a scoop of beans and a side of guacamole well that was just too much for me. Needless to say after years of being a faithful customer I will no longer be patronizing this establishment. Alvarado has better food now and cheaper prices.

5 stars for The Patroons Mexican Restaurant!…read more From a distance, it looks like just some random hole in the wall restaurant in some mall shopping center. But once inside, you will realize the hidden gem of Mexican cuisine you found while visiting McHenry. The prices are all very reasonable, and the service was very friendly when I dined in. They give you complimentary chips and salsa to start with, and then I had the camarones chipotle and a La Diabla - both were delicious. The Diabla wasn't too hot but had a nice flavor/kick to it. Overall, I'd recommend a visit if you're in the area and want some great Mexican food.

I was here once before and so tonight I brought the wife. We both ordered a steak dish but…read moredifferent versions. We were both blown away at the quality and taste of all the items on our plate. The rice was fresh with a light taste of lime. The beans were hot and full of flavor and not totally blended and the salad dish was more of a avocado salad mix(fantastic) but the winner were the steaks! To start we asked for some pick and that was also a standout. It was an easy five star rating just on food alone but service was also top notch.

Still obsessed. Still the best Mexican restaurant in the area, and dare I say Lake County…read more Everything is just so dang good. My go to is the combo with a steak taco, chicken toasted, and cheese enchilada. My toddler son smashed the chips and salsa as well as a chicken taco!

The best freshly made chips! Everything is always so delicious. My carne asada gets cooked to…read moreperfection. The service is fast and friendly. Highly recommend!

I was invited to a birthday party on Sunday night, April 26 and arrived at 6 o'clock to a crowded…read morerestaurant and was escorted to a private back room with my family and friends of 20 people. Promptly had a margarita placed our order and received our delicious dinner in great time. Food was great service was great if you're looking for a Mexican restaurant in your island lake, this is the place..

Best ribeye around, not much filler which is great. Super Mario Burrito worth the hour drive!read more