This is a really nice Mex place in Addison. It's been there a long time. Parking in back. The food is very good--they had soups on the menu that you don't usually see in Mex restaurants. Very good. Plenty of GF options. We had the sweetest server you ever met. Worth a visit. read more

Food was delish!! Best guacamole we have ever had (accidentally vegan for me) They also had a flour tortillas taco salad shells for me (I have severe Crohn's Disease and have to eat low fiber, low residue - so no corn) My husband said that his authentic Mexican meat meal was the best that he ever had 4 stars because nobody really enjoys the rice and beans part of the meal just paying for bland blah on top of more bland blah 4 stars for service as well read more

The restaurant is now La Hacienda de Los Fernandas The decor is beautiful and the food is fantastic! Our server was very professional and kind. The only complaint was the cold air blowing on our tables and nearby tables. Two different tables next to us had their menus fly off the table when they were don't looking at them. This is a wonderful place to take someone out on a special occasion, a first date, or even a large family gathering. My husband ordered the ground beef burrito suizo and I ordered the Nacho (no meat) The food was filling and seasoned very well. We don't drink alcohol but if we did the margaritas look huge and almost everyone had one on their table! Will be back again soon... they have a lunch buffet on Wednesday and Friday call for pricing and times. read more

La Magdalena - Nachos Especiales Ground beef burrito Suizo - Mexican Near Me - Addison, Illinois

For some reason I tend to forget about this place and am always reminded when going to The Italian Bakery down the block. Great place with friendly service and my visits should be way more frequent. Excellent mole and the giant goblet Micheladas are phenomenal. read more

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Martin was our server and he was outstanding ! He recommend the pork burrito suizo . It as so seasoned (not hot) just great flavor. In general we will be back . Martin was on top of everything .... read more

Large group for birthday. Children and adults with great effort by server to care for us all. Our second time over a 2 year period doing this. They are solid with food, drink and dessert. I love the location with back entry off parking lot. Wish I lived closer so I could visit more regularly read more

Fantastic restaurant! Carne Asada was amazing! Some of the best Mexican food I have had. Great service too! read more

We went here for dinner last night and ordered the steak fajitas and the pastor tacos dinner. Both enteees came with complimentary chips and salsa and soup. The chips were warm and fresh. The hot salsa was really good and the mild as well. I really enjoyed the soup with my entree. The broth was flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. The service was prompt and friendly. The steak fajitas were fantastic! The pastor tacos were more on the American side and sweet. I would stick with the steak fajitas. The prices are decent and the portion size is fair. The refried beans were just okay and the rice too. This is not authentic Mexican food. It was just alright. read more

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As a proud Latina, passionate home cook, and serious foodie, I'm always excited to explore restaurants that promise authentic Mexican flavors. I've driven past this place countless times, and with its festive music and traditional decor, I was hopeful. Sadly, the experience fell flat both in flavor and service. We started with the elote appetizer, which came drowning in mayonnaise completely overwhelming the corn. I ordered a frozen strawberry margarita, which arrived in a plastic cup and tasted more like melted bag slush that you get from the liquor store. Off to a rough start. For our main meals, we both went with combination platters. I even paid extra for carne asada, only to receive what looked and tasted like steamed beef not grilled, and definitely not carne asada. I tried to move on to the tamal de puerco, but the masa had a very funny taste I could get past it. The cheese enchilada was the only thing remotely decent, and even that couldn't save the plate. Rice and beans? Bland and forgettable. My partner, who isn't Latino but appreciates real Mexican food (thanks to my cooking!), barely touched his food. And sadly, the service matched the food ..disappointing. Our waiter barely checked in on us the entire time. When I asked for the check, he noticed our nearly full plates and asked if we wanted boxes. I politely said, "No, thank you we didn't enjoy the food." His response? A flat "Oh," and then he walked away. No apology, no concern just indifference. We spent almost $80, and left unsatisfied. The restaurant was full, but most of the diners seemed to be non-Latino, which makes me wonder if the food is aimed more at a watered-down version of Mexican cuisine. As someone who celebrates and respects authentic Mexican food, this experience was a big letdown. Verdict: 0/10. Flavorless food, poor service, and not at all reflective of our culture's rich and vibrant cuisine. Should have kept driving. If you're craving the real deal, do yourself a favor and head to La Hacienda Fernandez in Addison--la comida está riquísima, full of authentic flavor, and they never miss! read more

The waiters are so friendly and welcoming. The food is authentic and this is not one place you do not wanna be. It is amazing here five stars all the way. read more

The service was good like it always has been. However, the quality of the food is subpar compared to the years I've been going here (30 years). I hope this is just a temporary situation because I want to keep coming here but I'm having a difficulty giving them more chances. read more

We love coming here especially for drinks. Their margaritas are decently priced and worth every penny. This is basically our go to restaurant when we are craving for some authentic Mexican food. You have to try their rice pudding for dessert as it's phenomenal! We ended up ordering another one as one just couldn't do it for us ;) If you're vegetarian then fear not, there are plenty of options so you won't be disappointed. Plenty of parking options adjacent to the restaurant. read more

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Make it your go-to spot for great entrées!! Appetizers and drinks! Welcoming hard working staff and reasonable prices. We live close...and need to get here more often . read more

We were thankful the manager that night accommodated our group of 9. We didn't wait too long and were able to have drinks at the bar during the wait. The food came hot and delicious. The service was very attentive whether it was keeping our glasses filled or responding to our needs. Thanks for an enjoyable evening with my family. read more

Amazing authentic Mexican food. Awesome Margaritas made from scratch! Come on Addison- support this amazing establishment open since 1976. Stop eating unauthentic wannabe Mexican food. This is the real deal and it pisses me off that as good as they are, the place was almost empty- what a shame Come out and support La Magdalena! read more

5 stars, always. I don't know why we even try to go anywhere else. Food is amazing, well priced & staff super friendly.

I have lived in the Wood dale area now for a couple years and always drove by this restaurant always wanted to try it out.. well my wife and I wanted to get out and grab some dinner snd this place came to mind. First let me tell you we wanted to sit outside and had seen they had a nice mini patio in front of the restaurant. But to our suprise while parking we see that they converted half thrir parking lot in back to a tented seating area. As soon as we got out of my car we we escorted to the outside tent no option to sit in the front area. First i want to say all thr staff was super nice our server was super nice. But here is why the 3 stars. The food was not that great and pretty expensive. Started with chips and salsa.. the chips tasted old and not very good... ordered a horchata to drink was pretty good I ordered for apps the beef Empanadas and cheese Quesadillas both were around 12 bucks each The Empanadas were slightly burnt with no real flavor.. my wife liked the Quesadillas My main dish was enchiladas in dark mole and wife had burrito.. again nothing great and side rice was old and hard. So to some it up $60 dollars before tip was not worth it.. but they stay open till 10pm and super nice so I may return just for that. read more

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Delicious food and drink choices. Came here after a whole day of bike riding and was starving for some good food and needed to wet my palette. The margarita quenched my thirst and quesadillas kept my belly full. Will come here again! read more

I don't eat Mexican except for this restaurant! Exceptional food and wonderful service! They really care about their customers!

How have I lived in Addison for more than 10 years and never come here. In all honesty, when I was planning my cousin's birthday, I thought we were going to La Hacienda, which I never really liked, by the way. I just got them mixed up. So when we arrived and after we sat, they gave us chips and salsa. The salsa was amazing. They had a spicy one and a mild one. Both were great. I just wish the tortilla chips were a little more thin. They were too thick. We ordered guacamole. I didn't feel it was that fresh. I like when restaurants make it in front of you. They need to do that. We all had fajitas. All were amazing. The beef isn't the greatest. The chicken and shrimp were perfect. I'm very excited that I have a go to place for fajitas. Yes, it's a little costly, but I felt I was getting quality food. Staff was great. They have a nice birthday song with a sombrero. Overall we had a great time and will definitely be returning. read more

We've been going here long before Covid but this was our first time back since Covid began. Nothing has changed, the food was outstanding as it has always been. And the margaritas were mixed with fresh ingredients and completely delicious. Our waitress Yeimi was FANTASTIC, she was attentive and friendly and had a great sense of humor. Hope to see her there again! read more

La Magdalena - The ultimate margarita - Mexican Near Me - Addison, Illinois

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We've been coming to La Magdalena for 30+ years, hasn't changed. If you're looking for authentic Mexican food you need to go here. Their chicken noodle soup (with a Mexican flare) is so good we would run over to get out whenever somebody at home was sick. We moved out of Addison but will still come back here! read more

The wife and I came across this restaurant on yelp and had to check it out. The food was good and came out quick. Not sure if we'd drive out this way again just to eat here, but would return if we're in the area. Our waiter Enrique was the reason I even bothered writing this review. Very friendly and provided top notch service. Worth checking this place out! read more

Omg... I am in love. I ordered Chili Rellano (apologies for my piss poor spelling). My boyfriend ordered Menudo. When I saw his soup the size of your head come out, I immediately swapped with him and went to town. It was probably one of the best soups I've ever had. Rivals with my mother's beef soup. I felt bad I was eating all of his soup so I gave it back to him and put in an order of menudo for carry out. PS. The whole time I was eating dinner there I was looking for a Menudo recipe on Pinterest. Nothing seemed liked it would come close to this place. Don't be weirded out by beef tendons. This soup will knock your socks off. read more

Our favorite Mexican restaurant - we have been coming here for over 40 years. The food is the best. Have never been disappointed. The staff is very attentive. love the margaritas. Love every dish we ever ordered. Highly recommend!!! read more

Here's what I like: -Good Mexican food -You always get a cup of soup with your meal -Nice & quick service (very important for workday lunches) -They have lunch specials What I'm not a fan of: -I've been here twice & while the food was good, it wasn't great (quality of some of their ingredients could be better, seemed a bit stingy on things like lettuce & refried beans - which aren't pricey in the first place so I'm not sure what the deal is) -The parking lot - tiny! -The one lane "road" next to their building to get to the parking lot, good luck if someone else is coming the other way! read more

Apparently La Magdalena is owned by the same people as La Hacienda which isn't too surprising since their menus are fairly similar! The only glaring difference is the atmosphere where La Hacienda is more lively and sports bar-esque whereas La Magdalena seems more homey. We had a few different people waiting on us throughout the night but our main server, Martin, was awesome! He was extremely personable and funny which made the night even better. Service was top notch and you could tell the staff really worked with each other. Our glasses were always full and someone was always checking on us to see if we needed anything and made sure we were having a great dinner. In addition to the service, the food was very good. I ordered ground beef enchiladas and my friend had the chicken special. The food was well flavored and generous with portions so we had plenty of leftovers for the next day (success!). I also had a glass of sangria which could have used more fruit and flavor but overall wasn't bad. I'll definitely be back to La Magdalena and I can't wait for warmer weather when they open the patio! read more

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Hola Amigas and Amigos, mi gusta some Mexican food por flavor! I wanted to try out La Magdalena in my local town. I've passed by it so many times, but never had a chance to check it out until recently. To park your car, you have to go around the building through an alley and into a small parking lot in the back of the building. As I walked into the place, it was as small and cozy like their parking lot. I didn't see a hostess podium, but someone did see us come in and greeted us right away. They sat us in a booth which I liked. It was pretty busy on a Saturday night, mostly family and a couple of GNO drinking the night away. It was a cute establishment, the décor had dark tall wooden chairs and tables and the lighting was dim for dinner lighting, I guess. The place had a full bar on one side and tables and booths in the other. They also had some authentic Mexican music playing in the background which got me into the mood, to eat Mexican food of course! I like when the greeter states her name and welcomed us. She got our drink orders and then we got a basket of warm crispy chips and fresh spicy salsa. Our waitress noticed I was stating the salsa was a bit spicy for me that she kindly gave me a milder one. So remember that you can ask for a milder salsa if you can't take the heat. Our meals came with a cup of chicken soup with noodles. It was good for a cold winter night. Our food was served quick, nice and hot. Hubby got the beef cheesy chimichanga made out of ground beef (a deep fried burrito). I took a piece, it was cheesy and crispy not at all oily. The beef was also flavorful and he devoured it no more sharing, lol! I would order that for me next time. It also came with rice, sour cream, guacamole and refried beans. I had a taste for steak fajitas; it came with onions and green peppers sizzling hot. The steak was soft and juicy not overly cooked, I choose warm corned tortilla vs flour tortilla. Mine also came with the same sides' guacamole, sour cream, rice and refried beans. However, I wished my steak was a bit more flavorful that I don't have to put anything on it. I thought it was kind of bland so I ended up adding salsa for taste. The rice and beans were also not as flavorful as I'd hoped for. I did like the guacamole fresh and creamy yum. Overall, it was a good experience. I will come back and try other items on the menu, just because I liked the friendly service and it's so close to the house. read more

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La Magda-le-na, I la-la-love you! I'll keep this short and sweet. *Unlimited tortilla chips and salsa (the good, "homemade" kind.. mmmm) *Amazing chicken tortilla soup (comes with every meal!) *Chilaquiles con pollo... let's run away and get married. Now. *Outrageously huge and outrageously good margaritas *Very reasonable prices *Portions are huge; you will leave with a to-go container, or two, or three *Lovely colorful and vibrant decor *Great outdoor seating in summer We've been coming here for years and will keep coming for many more. Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrriiibbbaaaaa! read more

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Stopped in here for a dinner on the cheap and was able to actually do just that. I grew up going to Ken's World of Video next door where my dad let me pick out my free kids movie every time we were there and going to the old Pink Pony restaurant where now stands Walgreens. This neighborhood just brings back great memories. The food is basic Mexican. Nothing fancy, but just good food. Simple as that. The service is pretty decent and the pricing is reasonable. They give you a nice portion of food and their chips are never stale. The salsa, a bit spicy, and their "special red sauce" pretty tasty! Went for the Enchiladas Suizas and enjoyed the guac and sour cream that came with them (on the side- not on top!). I was more than pleased with the plating. There are a lot of places that do not write on their menu that guac and sour cream are included with the dish and then just slap a pile of this stuff on top of the food. This place actually writes on the menu in the description exactly what accompanies the food. I have an appreciation for this as my fiance hates sour cream and he occasionally is stuck eating food smothered in the stuff after no warning whatsoever. Thank you, writers of the La Mag menu! I have signed up for their emails so that I can get their emailed coupons and will even recieve a free Birthday Lunch or Dinner Entree around my birthday which you can't beat with a stick. read more

Stopped here for a late lunch with the wife. Now, I used to live a stones throw away from here many years ago and I have been in this place at least a hundred times over 25+ years and I have finally gotten around to writing a review now. Something about this place is just so familiar to me, like visiting with a long time friend. Standard Mexican fare is served here but it is almost always solid, that is why I come back. They have done some redecorating and added outside seating too. On to the food..............they always start you off with some tortilla chips along with some pretty decent salsa. I have to be careful here. Very easy to keep eating and eating them. No margaritas today (too early) but have had them here multiple times and they are always good. Come to think of it, this was probably the first time I have been here without having one.....or two. Normally, I always get the steak tampiquena which is always excellent but seeing that this was a lunch and I did not want to waddle out of the place, I had tacos El Pastor. Quite nice. My wife had her usual dish which is a shrimp soup that comes loaded with shrimp. I have tasted this many times and it is always nice. Service is good with long time servers attending to your needs. If you are ever in the mood or the neighborhood and have a taste for some solid Mexican fare, give them a try. There is a reason that they have been open for over 30 years. Cheers to All read more

I am editing my review for La Magdalena. Before I gave it three stars, now I give them four. I have been to a lot of Mexican places in the Chicagoland area since my last review, and I've got to say, this place is better than all of them! The service is so friendly, and I LOVE the outdoor patio seating area. The margaritas are great- not weak like a lot of other Mexican restaurants. Also, the salsa is heads better than other places. It's fresh, and they bring you a mild type and a spicy type (I recommend the spicy!) They also give you a complimentary soup with your meal which has Mexican spices, meat, and noodles. Our food can out hot and fresh, and service was attentive the whole time. If you're feeling Mexican, I recommend La Magdalena. read more

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This is my favorite Mexican restaurant. And I've tried many! Service is usually spot on, and the food never disappoints. House made salsas are spicy and delicious. Manager always stops by to check on the meal. Favorite dishes are the fajitas. You can ask for an off-menu special, "Fajitas Alambra". It's the best I've ever had anywhere! Sautéed steak, chorizo and bacon along with fajita vegetables AND pineapple. Topped with Mexican cheese. Highly recommended! Usually enjoy coming here every week or so. They have Margarita specials on Monday, as well. Their guacamole is very good, by the way! read more

La Magdalena - Chicken fajitas. Soooo delicious! - Mexican Near Me - Addison, Illinois

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I've been here a couples times with my husband and this last visit was great! I ordered the avocado tacos which were made perfectly. We came in a group of 8 and were serviced very well and we had the opportunity to split the check. The fruit sangria is delicious and sweet! I also recommend the "queso fundido" exciting appetizer. read more

The food here is awesome. Real cool place to come, and eat as well. Five stars definitely read more

The service is always great and the food is delicious. Things I've tried: steak burrito, steak tacos, steak fajitas...YUM! Their desserts are also delicious. read more

While the decor is simple, you can't beat the food! The carne asada is always delicious. The chicken soup, which is included with your meal, is so very tasty. My favorite cocktail is the hand-shaken margarita. I enjoy dining at the bar, great service and pleasant conversation. read more

Shameful lack of customer respect displayed by Jose. I've been eating here for 20 years with NEVER a complaint. Last night I ordered to go. Jose was a bit rude when taking my order, but I dismissed it to him being busy. When I picked up my order, I asked if he (again Jose) had put salsa in the bag. He said yes. I asked him if he had green or mild sauce besides the side of pico de gallo that I paid for, he told me NO. Seriously. I've eaten there at least 100 times, I KNOW they have mild sauce. To add insult, when I got to my destination, there was NO SAUCE with my order. Not hot, not mild, not green. None. I called Jose to let him know this and he said YOUR WELCOME. So now, he's going to be a smart a*&? When I told him I'd place a review on Yelp, he said Good. So there you have it. Being an ignorant smart a*& to a loyal customer is a really bad idea. He cost La Mag and all of the Fernandez restaurants my business. I will certainly share this experience with at least 100 others. read more

My husband and I came in about a month ago ... food is ok... we ordered a pitcher of margaritas and it had no alcohol in it! Thanks for 25 plus dollar rip off!! We had been here a couple other times and we live close.... but no thank you read more

The food here is amazing and the service is great. Everyone at our table kept talking about the attentive service- the waitress was the best we've had in a while. The menu selection is great, too! The atmosphere is authentic and relaxing read more