Honestly... I feel blessed to live at the walking distance to this place!!!!!!!!…read more I could not believe the quality of the fish in fish taco, and grilled shrimp taco was match made in heaven! Everything taste so fresh! & steak taco is god... especially when you are hungover.... And the fat ass burrito is all you need when you are ready.... All staff are very welcoming and friendly I think I'm addicted...

Pretty disappointed in the food here. The rice and flautas were flavorless and the chicken was hard…read moreas a rock. I couldn't cut through mine with my fork. Would recommend steering clear of them. The salsa was not good either.

We're having some friends over and ordered take out from Isaac and Moishe's and enjoyed everything…read moreoverall! Everyone wanted something different, but all of the food travelled well and was super tasty. Each item came with a very healthy portion and they provided us with ample sauces and cutlery. Looking forward to going back and trying dine in!

Best Mexican food on the north shore. All made fresh…read moredaily. Recipes from their mother's kitchen.

Great tacos I always try their weekly special…read moreThe shrimp taco is a favorite of mine Never had a bad taco. Guacamole is expensive like all guacamole but is very good,

Been here twice and recommend it! Modest portions at a premium price point, but you're paying for…read morethe quality of food. Yes: - mango margarita! Very flavorful and a hefty size. Other flavors, palomas, and bottled beer also available. - crispy camarones and ahi tuna taco. Love the crunch in the shrimp and accompanying aioli and red onion on the tuna. The tortillas are VERY fresh. - rotating taco of the week! So fun! - would get the queso dip and chips again. Addictive! Nooo: - they're closed on Sundays as a heads up. Only calling it out as a sad point bc the food is tasty and something you would want 7 days a week. - individually wrapped plastic utensils and plastic cups are a little wasteful. - the tres leches cake tastes like it's made from yellow boxed cake mix, but it does taste appealing and milky. Easy parking in the lot outside. Interior has about 8 tables, and in the warmer months, there's a bit of patio seating.

Solid overall - sat out in the patio for dinner. Complimentary chips and salsa included. I also…read moreasked for a spicy salsa and they brought out an awesome habanero salsa. Good beer selection. For starters we ordered the queso which was good but mainly felt like basic yellow nacho cheese with salsa in it. For dinner my wife had the tostadas which she enjoyed and I had the chicken chimichanga which was super tasty and crispy! Service was good too...Would go back again

Came to Tamales in Highland Park and left regretting every bite. The place is stuck in a time…read morewarp--tables so sticky I had to peel my elbows off just to pay the bill. I can only imagine what shape the kitchen is in; if the dining room is this neglected, the back-of-house probably violates health codes in three languages. It desperately needs a refresh, like yesterday. Ordered the steak fajitas thinking it'd be a safe bet. Nope. Overpriced compared to literally any other spot in the neighborhood, and they *force* you to get rice and beans whether you want them or not--like a culinary hostage situation. The steak was a tiny, unseasoned sliver you could floss with, the veggies were bland, limp, and clearly steamed into submission hours earlier, and the whole plate felt like an afterthought--nothing to write home about. The rice? A pathetic dry little scoop served in a tiny little bowl so unappetizing I didn't even touch it. But the real kicker? The menu still brags that toppings (lettuce, sour cream, cheese, guac) are *included*, yet the server mumbled something about "they changed how it's priced" and slapped an extra $7 charge on the bill for stuff that comes standard with fajitas at every other Mexican restaurant. Sneaky, frustrating, and borderline bait-and-switch. Save your money and walk five minutes down the street to **La Casa de Isaac**--better food, better pricing, and a vibe that doesn't make you want to sanitize your hands every 30 seconds. This place? Hard pass. Don't waste your time or money.

Everything to love! I stopped by accident as I was intending to visit the Pho restaurant a couple…read moreof doors down. The Food God intervened for me. I'm in love of lust for this place. Exceptional tasting food. Quantities and prices that make you wonder how they are doing it. I had the Torpedo Burrito and I will say one thing: fat man (me) will be back and regularly. Service is quick and the establishment is clean. It reminds me of my trips to Morelia! Do yourself a favor and go. I'd say it's worth a 20 mile drive! Note I almost never do 5 stars, so 4 is great.

Everything that we've ordered here has been very average, especially by Highwood standards. I would…read moredescribe the service as ambivalent. The biggest issue I had was the margarita, which seemed to have a base of lemonade from the soda fountain.

I carried out from here and was very impressed by all of their vegan options! El Super Burrito is…read morehuge, and they filled it with all the ingredients I wanted, although I did skip the guacamole since it cost extra. I asked which vegan meat was more flavorful, and they recommended the vegan pastor, which had a great texture and taste! I was also happy that the Mexican rice and refried beans are vegan too! The service was quick, and I was in and out in 5 minutes. I didn't stay there to eat, but the restaurant's atmosphere was nice (not too loud, which I appreciate). I will definitely be back here to try food other than a burrito!

Love this place - quick and fresh food served cafe-style with many well-seasoned meats and several…read morevegan protein options served with fresh veggies and many salsas. Service is quick and friendly, and the place is generally casual with cafeteria-style tables and plasticware. Elevated fast, fresh, food with healthy options.

I ordered carry out and the food was delicious. We had guacamole and chips, tlayuda with carne…read moreenchilada, and mole chicken. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful. The mole had the perfect amount of heat and depth of flavor. The restaurant had a nice festive atmosphere. Next time I am in the area I will dine in.

Wow what a pleasant surprise:…read more Beans - well beans are beans Tortillas are thin & homemade Shrimp with mildly spicy sauce ,very good & sizable plus cooked perfectly. The Coleslaw the Coleslaw The Cokeslaw was 6 STARS!!!! Had to do round 2 the next day!

Mean Weiner you earned this absurdly mean & AWESOME Review. Ladies & gentlemen, this place is a…read moretrue gem tucked away near Fort Sheridan. Fun atmosphere, good music, excellent customer service and very clean indoor & outdoor dining area (limited seating but it's better than nothing). I have the Francheesie Hot Dog & it was great. Also, love the bread they use here for their buns. Soft, and not cheap. Fries are on point as well. Better than some of the usual cheap crinkle cut or shoe string fries. I'd put their fries on the same level as Five Guys. For the vets & active military in the area, take note they do offer a military discount and your fountain drink is on the house. Loved the experience and food Mean Weiner. Stay Mean!

Changes for the worse! No longer do they have hand cut fries…read morebut now serve frozen 'dusted' ones..... big disappointment. Almost as bad, the jumbo hot dog comes on a bun instead of French roll and the bun fell apart for 3 of the 4 of us. The hot dog was as good as ever but too much else has changed for the cheaper..... The servers were pleasant as usual and the interior hasn't changed in decades. Rumor was it changed ownership and this suggests it may have happened.....

Amazing real Mexican food. This is a real Taqueria…read more Personal best is the Torta al Pastor. Kids love the Torta de Chorizo. Try them both.

My co-worker took me here for lunch. This was my first time here . It's a small cozy restaurant…read more They probably only have 8 seats in the whole restaurant. We ended up eating inside . I ordered the Asada burrito. Burrito was served with beans, lettuce, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and pico de gallo and I got a side order of rice . Steak was cooked just perfect. All the ingredients were fresh. They had this spicy green salsa with lime, cilantro and some kind of peppers . It was so good. They also offer tacos , tortas, quesadillas. They offer a lot of different meats. To name a few. Tripa, rib eye, al pastor, arrachera, mahi-mahi fish, cabeza, chorizo, chicken, and beef tongue. I'm definitely coming back to try something new. They offer a special each day of the week. (as pictured). They also sell beers. Only offer street parking .

I visited here on a recent Friday with a group of almost a dozen and had a great time. We had a…read morelarge table (not sure is someone reserved it or not) looking right out onto Roger Williams ave. We had plenty of room and it was nice to have delicious beer, good food, and a pleasant view of this part of Highland Park. I've been here before when it had a different name, but it seems like little has changed. This is a well warn bar! Comfy seats at the bar and a smattering of booths and table with a homey feel - lots of wood and available light from the large front window. This is not a huge room by any means but it never felt crowded. Our group had mostly apps like guac and chips and a quesadilla or two. I tried a Kolsch lager and a Marzen lager both if which were a little cheaper than usual due to the Happy Hour Special of $5 a beer. Margaritas are $6 at Happy Hour. The beer was very good! We had a great waiter and being seated just a few feet from the bar meant no one went thirsty or hungry for long. On past visits I was seated on the back patio but we had rain on this most recent visit, and it's also March! (Patio season does not start in the Chicago area for at least another month or month and a half!) The patio is a nice little wood fenced in area with lots of tables and a back tap bar. Not sure if that set-up is still the same.... This is a great local bar with a lot of rustic, homey charm. I'd definitely recommend if you want good local beer in a friendly old-school bar.

We love how cozy it felt & it was super clean! The service here was awesome & so was the…read morefood/drinks! If we find ourselves in Highland Park again, especially in the nicer weather we will be stopping by. They have a section in the back that we want to check out.