By far, this is the best Mexican food we have had in Arlington Heights. Everything was well…read moreprepared, fresh and good. Not doused in cilantro which is super appreciated by those of us who find it tastes like soap. Neatly packaged and presented for a takeout. We have been twice and will be back. The shrimp tacos... just delicious!

** Late Night Bites ** ** Never Miss **…read more** Kind Service ** On my late night drives home I sometimes get a hankering for some delicious burritos and who's open late and no where near my route home? Why it's Taco Maya inconveniently located 20 minutes in the other direction but, man, worth the drive. Located in a strip mall you are guaranteed to miss is the wonderfully delicious Taco Maya. With its modern twist on old Mexican cantina decor. Plenty of space for wild parties, lonely gaming or in my case, midnight munchies. I am a creature of habit so, steak burrito, hold all the fluff, onions and cilantro only please. Two more tacos if I'm really hungry. Always perfect. I think I really started going to Taco Maya for the sauces. The late crew here is pretty chill. Love the chips and fire salsa.

I wanted to try this restaurant, but reviews made me nervous…read more My sis liked her huge pina colda. Said she'd come back just for that. She did not like the Pina Rellena de Mariscos Mixtos (Seafood mix and melted cheese in a pineapple we shared) as much--she is not a fish/seafood fan. But I did. Had shrimp and real fish in the rice, It came with fresh salsa, fried tortillas [so yummy], small Ceviche salsa, and crackers. The large horchata drink I got was so small. Had better horchata before, so wont get it here. Server was nice. It's big and wheelchair accessible inside with several moderate sized flat screen TVs. Saw a projector / rolled up screen, maybe for big sports events. Pricer but big portions! Worth sharing, esp seafood fans.

My server was the best the problem was the host. She was…read morerude and her tone was unacceptable. If she was good then I would have given a 5 star but her attitude killed my appetite. Food was good not bad but with my appetite ruined didn't feel like eating here so I left... The owner walked out of emergency exit and I followed behind. I didn't know, and the host had the nerve to come and yell at me in front of a few people they had in the restaurant that is unprofessional. If you are the owner then set an example

I'd like to start this post by saying most of the reviews that are 1 star seem like very sensitive…read morepeople that are giving it a VERY bias review based on their own personal experience and not with the food. I ordered 3 meals and everything was outstanding. My own personal meal reminded me of a meal I got back home in St. Louis and could not be replicated in the Chicagoland area. The lomo en chile with a side of jalapeños. I mean outstanding. So much flavor and great portion size. As full as I was I couldn't stop eating it. The other 2 were asada taco dinners. Outstanding once again. Very authentic. Also got a large horchata and Jarritos. All of that food for only $50. Not only will I be going here again but I am having my company order meals for the store lunches we do. Do yourself a favor and come here for lunch or dinner. I personally can't wait to try breakfast.

This restaurant is a decent quality dine but has multiple serious issues…read more Prices here are high, food quality for the price is mediocre. Sysco supplied shrimp in Bloody Mary sauce shouldn't be a $20 appetizer. Everything here is expensive. Even a jarritos will set you back nearly three times the price at the supermarket. The drinks here are more expensive than a gas station. The owners were blaring telemundo news in Spanish which isn't exactly a nice environmental ambience. Hearing Spanish political jargon mixed with DJTs name every tenth word is really not a dining atmosphere. The atmosphere here is non existent. The food is just okay but expensive and the... *sigh* *screaming bloody murder* FIRE DOORS ARE NOT ROCKET SCIENCE *breathes heavily* One door doesn't have a good closer and a damaged handle. There's clear evidence of a locking mechanism that is not approved fire egress hardware. The other door is simply locked from inside and has high chairs in front of it. Move your dang high chairs and make your place at least fire code compliant before you charge these premiums. Also, maybe used closed captions for that telemundo news broadcast maybe?! Some of us are trying to watch the Texas Rangers game! We don't care about hearing the news while we are trying to relax eat and maybe enjoy the ball game! You literally %}*]%ed up everything you possibly can about being a restaurant! Competitive prices. Hahahahaha FAIL let's get to the report card for this heap of fail. Environment 10/100 (fix the fire doors. Get better tables. This place is dangerously out of date) Bathrooms 100/100 (at least the toilets are clean! BECAUSE NOBODY USES THEM!!!) Staff friendliness 0/100 (this is fast food Mexican operations with zero respect for clients or peaceful atmospheres. The owner will literally just plop down on a customer chair and blare the TV during peak afternooners dining hour with the worst thing of all. News.) Wheelchair accessibility 50/100 large foyer and double doors navigable with assistance for those with walkers and wheelchairs. Otherwise not exactly a wheelchair accessible business. Not optimum but not a legal failure. Fire risk - FAIL/Referred to fire code enforcement (This restaurant has multiple hazards. Primarily blocked or inoperable fire doors.) Kitchen hazards and examination 90/100 the kitchen has minimal tile staining and some minor dirt spots correlating to a normal day or two of operation. The kitchen does not exhibit any serious hazards however could use more frequent cleanings and or a cosmetic makeover for better appearance. Food quality 40/100 (tastes like it came from Sysco for fast food) Total rating 30/100 Grade - F TAKE YOUR MONEY ELSEWHERE

Great food, great service every time! I love their mole…read morepoblano and my husband loves the chile rellenos!

This place is a Palatine icon and my family loves coming here! I was in town visiting and when I…read moresaid I would like Mexican for lunch, we had to come to Mexico Uno. They recently reprinted the menus (the food offerings are the same) and it's very colorful, matching the colorful, fun interior! There were three salsas ranging in heat, but I stuck to mild and medium- both delicious! My mom and I split the 3 taco dinner and got shrimp and fish tacos with rice and beans. Very tasty! Can't wait to be back!

Standard Mexican food, it was okay. The Maguarita was giant-sized- nice! Had to split it between…read moretwo. Seafood tacos were good, The queso dip for the nachos were excellent and we asked for more nachos. I'd come back for these again. Food and Service was good, seems the service is dependent on the particular wait staff-hmmm. The circuses/ambience was excellent and the location was easy to find. I'd come back to try more than one drink as the happy hour menu seem promising.

I wish this place got the love other Arlington Al Fresco restaurants got. They are the other side…read moreof the tracks but worth the short walk. The restaurant is lovely inside, has nice outdoor seating when the weather allows. Their margaritas are can't miss. The food is simple Mexican fare with more flair than a typical taqueria. If your looking for a nice place to take guests or to just enjoy an evening out, the staff at Javier's will take care of you with their margaritas and food.

The food was so greasy that the bag was completely soaked by the time it got home. The tacos were…read morerather bland and it was hard to distinguish between the flavors that were purchased. It took too long to come out of the kitchen. It should have been packed better with each flavor getting it's own wrapper. The restaurant was nice and inviting.

For me, an alright Cilantro Taco Grill location. On the positive side, the location is good,…read moreconveniently located in the downtown Arlington Heights area and fairly easy to get to. The interior is fairly spacious and nicely decorated with plenty of seating. The signage is also attractive looking as well. Menu items are priced fairly reasonably, particularly on Tuesday where there are $2 tacos available. I do also like how you have the choice to put cilantro or tomatoes/lettuce, and corn or flour tortillas. On the negative end, the service is a bit slow here -- even when they aren't very busy. This is much slower than expected for a similar restaurant, as I waited probably close to 10 minutes for my simple order of tacos, despite only 1 order being ahead of me. The food itself was also a bit bland for me - even after adding salsa in. The chicken, carnitas, and ground beef were a bit indistinct in texture and flavors for me - with the pastor being a slight improvement, but nothing like the flavorful preparations available at other local taco spots. Overall, an alright option if you need tacos near the downtown Arlington Heights area, but for me there are tastier options nearby for a similar price.

I ate here a few times decades ago! That's how long Original Tacos has been around. I stopped in…read moretoday for a carryout steak burrito, and it was great! This is a small storefront and I think the picture of this place is in the dictionary for 'hole in the wall'! It's a small restaurant in a small strip mall on Rand. Easy to drive by but if you are hungry for good Mexican, this is the place to stop at. The restaurant is clean and the service was pretty fast. I was relieved they do not put fries in the burrito!! The burrito was very tasty and all the ingredients were fresh tasting. Red and green salsa came with the burrito and they were very nice - the red had some good heat and the green had a very nice herbaceous flavor. I'll gladly eat here again!

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.

We go for their carne asada tacos! Great affordable prices! Parking is plentiful! Try their…read morepineapple salsa! Chefs kiss! Friendly service. Good music. Never packed when we go. Hate to see this place empty. Give it a try!

The tortas are excellent. Portion size is very good. I also recommend the fresh pico.read more