My husband and traveled from Colorado to Ohio and stayed in Vandalia on the way home. Los Amigos was close to the hotel . The service was excellent ! The young male server was so friendly and very fast . ) I wish I could recall his name ) We had our drinks within a minute of ordering them . Our food also arrived after a short time and was delicious . I had the Pollo Ranchero and my husband had Carne Asada . The portions are large and cooked to perfection . We are Mexican food aficionados so it is always a gamble trying a new place . It was worth it ! read more

Best bar in town. Only bar in town? Either way. Decent margaritas, frosty mugs for draft beer. Pool table (classic style with woven leather pockets). Air hockey table (out of commission as of 9/10/2022). Engraved wood everything - tables, chairs, assorted decor. Somebody shelled out some beaucoup bucks to decorate this place. Definite small-town vibes here. Didn't eat, but the pervasively Spanish-speaking staff makes me think it's worth a shot the next time we're in town. 5 stars, no complaints. Walking distance from the Best Western (which I decidedly would not recommend... but if you end up there, at least Amigos is right across the parking lot). read more

Los Amigos - Minute advert of a bar, but the door is locked. Don't fret! Just go in through the front, your beer is waiting. - Mexican Near Me - Vandalia, Illinois

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I've been looking for a an authentic Mexican restaurant in our area. Well I finally found one thanks to our Sister in Law. Thanks again Michele!!! I ordered a Margarita on the Rocks special. It was so good I had two. Also the tortilla soup. It was like something right out of one of the mining villages south of Monterey. Excellent!!! Then I ordered the beef street tacos in a soft flour shell. Of course with onions and cilantro. It was a good as anything I have eaten in Juarez or Chihuahua. Superb! Also got the guacamole. It was the creamy type and even though I don't usually like that type it was good. Los Amigos is 5 stars in my book and we will be coming back regularly. Don't miss this one! read more

Los Amigos - Tortilla Soup. This has to be Mama's recipe. A must try! - Mexican Near Me - Vandalia, Illinois

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Good food, great service, full bar, will come back again . Would recommend to friends.

The food was very good I enjoyed the quesadillasAnd the service was very good I will definitely be back

Wonderful Mexican place - the service was attentive. The margaritas were to die for! Chips and salsa - the salsa was in a container, so you never ran out. Vegetables fajita was fabulous with lots of veggies - zucchini, mushrooms, peppers and onions. It was Not drowning in sauce and tasted grilled. Also had the Los Amigos enchiladas. Chicken with egg on top. Wonderful! read more

Quite possibly the worst Mexican restaurant I've ever visited. Major league disappointment----I thought it was odd that a Mexican restaurant had philly cheesesteak on the menu. Then, I really thought it was odd when my fajitas came out, distinctly NOT sizzling on the cast iron platter. Methinks my dinner was philly meat dressed up in fajitas clothing. If you're going east and can wait until Effingham, save your appetite for Taqueria Don Pedro. If you're going west, hold off for St. Louis. read more

We went as a family to Los Amigos and we set a reservation so we would t have to wait. When we arrived it took us 20 minutes to get our drinks. Once we finally got them we ordered and waited for our food for 45 minutes and when I got my food it wasn't even hot and half of our orders were incorrect. When we were finished and asked for our check it took us another 45 minutes. This was ridiculous any other Mexican Restaurant I've ever been to is so quick and easy. read more

I enjoy the way this place is decorated. It's painted like a Spanish villa on the inside. Open floor plan with some booths and tables scattered about. Definitely not good for an intimate dinner. Chips and salsa given at the beginning are great. A small sign on the table notes only one basket of chips and one bowl of salsa per every two people. Haha! I had the burrito monterey with steak and chicken. The meat was seasoned very well and I actually enjoyed the insides of the burrito very much. I was disappointed in the shell. It was a if they just threw the insides (meat, onions, peppers, tomatoes) into a shell and sorta rolled it. It wasn't folded on the ends so there was no chance of picking it up without everything spilling out. It was drizzled in the delicious white cheese sauce. The beans were runny but great flavor. The rice was not good. It seemed old. I'm hoping it was an off day for the rice. My mom had a chimichanga that was just ground beef inside. She was hoping for a bit more pizazz in there. She did have a side of guacamole.....yummm!! Great service and delicious fountain pepsi! Cards accepted. A few shops right next door (antiques and some sorta clothing store), so browse before or after you're fiesta! read more

This is a new restaurant that is a "sister to one in Vandalia. We went for lunch and it took over an hour. Not optimal when you are working or have appointments. Our waitress couldn't answer questions about the menu. She said this was only her second day. I don't think she had ever waited tables and no one was helping/training her. The food was okay. The prices were a little high for what you get. We realized after we looked at the receipt later that they had charged us full price for the lunch portion selections. Overall not a great experience but the food was good enough we will try it again after they have been open a while. read more

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I believe it is under new ownership. Strip mall mexican restaurant convincingly decorated as a villa on inside. Nice Mexican music. It is a family friendly kind of place. Eli was remarkably effective at managing the tables there, while really being engaging with the patrons. Chips and salsa were spectacular. Light crispy perfect salt. Fresh tasting salsa. I ordered the Pork tostada as a side. It was huge and could be a meal by itself. Eli reommended the veggie burrito. It was awesome. Whole pinto beans, green peppers, onions ooked to perfection. The kids has tacos and loved them! I sneaked a bite. They were juicy with moist chicken. Also one had a fajita quesadilla with a bit much onion. This plae was a real winner. The prices were very reasonable. If you are looking for a day trip from St. Louis this ould easily be paired with antiquing right next to the restaurant, or lake activities, or there is a corvette museum up the road. read more

I've been to Los Amigos at least a dozen times now and I appreciate that Vandalia finally has a decent Mexican place to eat. It's not always easy to get reasonably good Mexican in the Midwest. For a small town, local place, the atmosphere is good. It's one large dining room with a row of booths and a smaller, more private area off to one side. If you like going to the kinds of places where locals all stop at each other's tables to chat, you'll enjoy the vibe here. If you like antiques, you'll also find it very convenient to walk next door and shop. read more

Good Mexican food at reasonable prices. Overall atmosphere was family friendly so if you're looking for a quiet/intimate meal this might not be the place to go. The limited variety of food establishments in the area makes this place stand out. If you're in the area you should stop in because you'll be choosing between here and Arby's or McDonald's. read more

This is by far the worst Mexican food I've ever had. We stopped here on a road trip, and it was the only place open at 8:15 pm. The enchiladas had no flavor and were incorrectly prepared. The meat was not seasoned, the tortillas were soggy, there was very little cheese melted on top, and the worst mistake was that the enchiladas were never baked - a key step in their preparation. It was so bad it made me feel ill. The rest of the food - salsa & chips, sopapillas - was mediocre at best. read more

Being from San Diego, Mexican food is a staple. I'm still in disbelief that the food was so good. The only reason that I didn't give 5 stars is because the beans weren't my favorite and it was super busy, so being waited on was a little rough. Would come again if I didn't live so far. read more

My favorite lunch spot in Vandalia. Clean and quick. I like the service and the food is authentic.

How was the food? I wouldn't know, we never were waited on. We waited several minutes before being seated, ate chips and salsa (bland salsa, cold chips) for we'll over five minutes, and no one came and waited on us. Multiple tables that were seated after us were waited on. I should mention it was a Monday at 1: they were not busy. We left. read more

How was the food? Check out the picture for your self. 50 percent of people eat with thier eyes then taste it. And this Shrimp and cheese Quasadilla was just that looked bad and tasted bland no shrimp tast way over cooked. Next time I want Mexican food I will drive somewhere else. My wife also had a strawberry daiquiri and she said it was more like a bland straight triple sec and light rum. Also this is a place that will garnish this drink wrong with whip cream and a cherry instead of a lime on the rim. The drink had no strawberry taste what so ever. quick service on the food side after we ordered but as noted didnt have any taste.Drinks took for ever and to get the tab for our food it took nearly 15 minutes. Not again even if it was the last place to eat in town. read more

Los Amigos - Shrimp and Cheese Quasadilla... Banderas then a cardboard pizza from the freezer isle - Mexican Near Me - Vandalia, Illinois

Really good food! Nice staff. I have eaten here several times and I have always had great service. I highly recommend this restaurant!

Bright and clean and friendly. Excellent chips. Food less than expected. Tortilla soup could have been canned with tortilla strips on top--ground beef, corn and beans. Taco salad OK. Needs more lettuce, avocado etc. Still good to be able to get decent lunch and a Corona while traveling read more

The place to stop if yore road trippin and want somewhere to eat. I had polo Tampico. It was great.

In the mood for Mexican while traveling back from a wrestling tournament. Great food and service. Chips were served hot and the food was good and filling. Definitely glad we stopped here. read more

We go there at least once a week. The food was pretty good at first but is excellent now! The service is also top notch. If you haven't been there lately I highly recommend you go back. I think you will be very pleased! read more

Very good! Very friendly staff, and the food was quite good. For were it is, it was surprising to find decent authentic Mexican read more

I love this place! My husband and I eat here frequently. The guys are always very friendly and the food is always good! They have yummy chips and salsa too. read more

Food is good. Sometimes service is slow. Very clean in the restaurant and bathrooms. Our choice for Mexican food in the area.

I am not sure what has happened to this place in the past several months but it has suffered terribly. The service, which used to be spot on, is some of the worst in town. One day we just thought it was a particularly bad day but we gave them 3 more chances and each time, it was worse. The length of time between our order being taken and the food coming out of kitchen is getting unacceptable. On a couple of occasions, we just paid for our drinks and left. We just simply won't be back. There seems to be no apology or any acknowledgment that the service is so poor. When the food does come out, the temperature is borderline tepid, not sure it would pass the health inspector's visit. read more

My favorite place to eat. I drive 6 hours once a year to get this wonderful food. The wonderful people had the restaurant in my hometown for a couple of years before the flood hit. I cannot wait to get some amazing Mexican food next week! read more