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    Los Cantaritos

    4.2 (68 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Taco Salad Ground Beef
    Frank L.

    Los Cantaritos is a great Mexican restaurant in Geneva. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have a large space for dine in and a nice bar inside as well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I ordered the steak taco dinner with cilantro and onion - big size portions and the steak is good quality meat. We also ordered a ground beef taco salad which was good too - a lot of flavor. They have 3 different in house made hot sauces/salsas as well all great - make sure to try the creamy green Jalepano sauce that was our favorite. Our waitress was very friendly as well, I'd recommend Los Cantaritos if you're in the area and want Mexican food.

    Delicious steak fajitas
    Mark K.

    The food is fresh, authentic and delicious! Servers are friendly, yes, somewhat difficult to communicate with because of language barriers, but who cares. The tacos are delicious, and the fajitas, omg, outstanding. Give this new restaurant a try!

    Chicken Fajita Salad
    Caron C.

    We used to love this place, big portions and reasonable but wait! Did they change ownership? Portions we smalll and prices were waaaay up! So sad...

    Taco dinner
    NiNi F.

    Quite surprised in Sat night it wasn't crowded. It was only my party and 2 other parties. The place was clean and service was quick. I got the text dinner, grilled chicken and barbacoa. I was not a fan of either. The chicken was grilled perfectly but no taste to it. The barbacoa was a bit fatty. My daughter had steak and it was good. I should've got that. Margarita was good.

    a close up of a taco
    Rachel H.

    Stopped by for the second time and it didn't disappoint! The restaurant was clean. Immediately greeted by staff to be seated. Started off with complimentary chips and salsa. I ordered the stuffed tilapia with seafood and it was amazing! The flavors complimented well together. The portion was big and I had the rest for dinner the same day. My bf ordered the steak torta and a steak taco which he said were really good. This place has become one of our favorites in the Geneva area. Highly recommend!

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    Bob S.

    Stopped by here on the way back from a weekend in Chicago after finding the strong recommendations for Los Cantaritos here on Yelp. It's a nondescript spot from the outside in a strip mall (with plenty of parking). The inside is bright and well decorated and the whole staff was very friendly. I have a theory about finding great inexpensive places for lunch by watching where the guys with the hard hats go, and I was glad to see plenty of reflective safety vests clad people among the customers. The salsa was good and the chips were freshly fried. We ordered the Flautas de Pollo, a Taco Salad, Sopes, and Carnitas Tacos. Portions were big and everything we ordered tasted great - super happy we found this spot!

    Vegetarian burrito and cheese quesadilla
    Kendall N.

    This was a great new spot! It is tucked away and feels like a hidden gem in this strip mall. The staff was very friendly and attentive and the food was great. A lot of places in the area don't have great chips/salsa or margaritas, but both were stellar! The ambiance is simple but clean too. We ordered 2 margaritas and they were perfectly strong and didn't taste like they just came from a mix. Also ordered 2 different dinners and the quality was fabulous. We will return!

    Chicken burrito with everything
    Eli T.

    The first time I was here I loved this place, but on my return visit I was extremely disappointed. The Al pastor used to be my favorite in the area but now it's my least. The meat was bland, full of gristle, and price was high. I got a canatitos drink but it had almost no alcohol and for 10 dollars that seemed unreasonable. I used to recommend this place but it has gone way down from what it was before.

    Pina and mango margaritas
    Alicia W.

    I had the enchiladas and my husband had flautas and they were both delicious! The steak nachos had a ton of tender delicious steak on them. The margaritas were great and come in adorable pottery cups! We will definitely be back! We also had great service! Thank you!

    Chicken Enchiladas Suiza Style side of rice & beans

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    The quality of the food is so good! I'm addicted to their chile rellenos! They have great drinks too. Service with a smile.

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    Great food! There are a lot of selections. This is an easy spot to take kids. The margaritas are amazing.

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    Amazing food and service!!! Steak tack dinner is great. Quick and authentic , decorated nice too!!!

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    3.4
    (170 reviews)
    3.3 mi
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    Great patio and intimate but spacious interior!While the tacos and guacamole trio are fantastic, it…read morewould have been wonderful to have had an à la carte taco menu to mix and match. Ahí tuna was amazing and the barbacoa was okay- just not very flavorful. It seems like they have nervousness to season their proteins, but the salsas make up for it! Loved the habanero and jalapeño salsa! Looking forward to an opportunity to the taco platter with one of each to try more. The cocktails make the stop worth it though! We have tried 4 or 5 margaritas and they have all been wonderful!

    Always wanted to try this place--heard good things! I got a piña colada, which was really good,…read morethough it didn't pair well with my meal since I had something spicy. That was on me, but still, the drink itself was solid. For my meal, I got the spicy shrimp appetizer, and we also shared guacamole and chips--probably the best guac I've had yet! The chips were light and airy, which I really appreciated. Our friends got the fish tacos with a side of rice and beans--also very fresh and flavorful. The tuna tacos were great too. Our waiter was really nice and had no issue splitting the checks for us. The inside is nicely decorated, and the wall of tequila adds a fun touch. The outdoor seating felt a bit cramped though--where we sat, it seemed like we were super close to other tables, and it was a little tight for the waitstaff to move around. Overall, a really good experience! They weren't kidding when they said spicy shrimp--it was definitely spicy, but in the best way. The breading and flavor were on point.

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    Bar area
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    Fresh tuna tacos
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    The Jalapeno Grille

    The Jalapeno Grille

    3.7
    (253 reviews)
    3.1 mi
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    I drive by this place all the time and finally decided to stop in on a beautiful day for some…read moretacos. I love that they have outdoor seating, although inside is a decent size too. The menu is pretty extensive - next time I'll have to try the breakfast which is served all day. The service was good, they brought my tacos outside to my table. Although they forgot to bring my guacamole so I took that home. The food was delicious though - I tried chicken tinga, al pastor, and chorizo. They were each very flavorful and cooked well. The salsas were tasty too. Looking forward to coming back!

    So many good things to say - food tasted great and service exceeded my expectations!…read more I had the steak quesadilla which hit the spot - very generous portion of cheese and steak and it was super filling! My boyfriend had a variety of tacos (fish, shrimp, and ribeye steak) but the fish taco was his favorite. There were only 2-3 young men working the front of the house and they were hustling. They spoke very loud and clear (a good thing!) and stayed busy taking orders, cleaning tables, and checking on guests. Job well done to those hard workers. Inside is a bit tight. When we visited, a part of the restaurant was closed off for a party so seating was limited to the few tables up front. However, there are some tables outside and you're super close to St Mary's Park so you could always get your order to-go and picnic at the park.

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    El Puente

    El Puente

    3.5
    (154 reviews)
    3.5 mi
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    Been going to El Puente for many many years and have never been disappointed. Back in the 1970's…read morethe owner, Jesse, had a place called Longy's in Lombard that we often ate at with my parents....I digress. We usually go to El Puente for lunch and enjoy a special off the "lunch menu" but the regular menu is quite extensive with many delicious choices. They keep the complimentary chips and salsa coming, chips are nice and thin, not greasy and the 2 salsas are quite tasty. Food is always fresh and filling, can't beat the service as they always have a smile and make sure you're happy with everything. El Puente is a old fashioned Mexican restaurant with good food, friendly service and fare prices!

    I went after my mom recommended. The chips & salsa are yummy. The more orangish salsa is like a…read moresauce and it's served warm- it's good though. Don't waste your time on asking for salsa verde because it tastes like nothing. The queso fundido is good but gets dry and hard fast. It's not very cheesy and melty like others I've had. Don't waste your time on the guac either, it's just mashed avocado. It needs some seasoning or spice or lime at minimum. And the chicken fajita's are absolutely awful. It was so disappointing. They have a very sweet and almost bbq-like taste. Also, you really don't get much chicken even. It's mostly just onions and peppers. I had to spit them out. The rice is good though. I'd some back for drinks and chips & salsa but that would really be it. The server was good and attentive and the restaurant was decorated for Valentine's Day. It was cute. We went around 2:30pm and it was not busy.

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    1st room with bar
    1st room with bar
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    Room 1 when you first enter
    El Molcajete

    El Molcajete

    3.6
    (148 reviews)
    2.1 mi
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    We had the fortune of beautiful weather the other evening, so we wanted to take advantage of an…read moreoutdoor restaurant. El Molcajete has some indoor seating and two outdoor decks. Great views of Third Street in Geneva. Enter the main building door on Third and go straight to the staircase (on your left). Our waitress (and all the staff) were incredibly friendly. We ordered margaritas to start which were well made and generous with the pour. Additionally, we started with an order of Chips & Salsa. The salsa is a bit different in consistency but excellent flavor. When our food arrived, we were excited by the presentation - we all know, however, that what counts is the taste. Make no mistake, this delivered. The meat was of high quality and superb flavor. We were pleasantly surprised to have found such a great restaurant and meal on a whim. Highly recommend making the stop here for an excellent meal, friendly service and unique ambiance!

    TLDR: simple but got the job done…read more I wanted to go out to eat with my grandma but it can be difficult to find a place that isn't too busy or noisy on the weekends. We came Saturday at lunchtime and the place was pretty empty which was perfect. The menu is pretty simple: tacos, fajitas, and burritos. I had the steak tacos which came with three tacos and a side. The tacos were filling and tasted great. Same goes for the esquites. Service was good and prices are pretty fair too. Overall nothing big makes this place stand apart but fit the bill for a quiet, casual lunch.

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    Bistec con queso tacos with esquites
    Bistec con queso tacos with esquites
    View of their red patio umbrellas from the road

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    View of their red patio umbrellas from the road
    Tacos del Valle

    Tacos del Valle

    4.6
    (47 reviews)
    7.2 mi

    Awesome Mexican carry out - Authentic - yummy - large portions - very fair Pricing. Discovered…read morethis place last summer & our family has been getting carry out from them weekly ever since. We've tried most of the menu - Kids meals are PERFECT - we get either the taco or the quesadilla which both come with rice & Beans and a little juice-like beverage - Tacos - Asada / Pollo / Chorizo / Chile Relleno - all AMAZING - Taco Salad - Asada - yum - Chilaquiles Verdes - Chorizo - yum - Burritos - Asada - yum - Tostadas - chorizo / asada - yum - Quesadillas corn tortilla con carne - Asada / Chorizo - yum - Quesadillas Super Con Carne - Asada - yum - Torta - Asada - yum - Sopes - Asada / Chorizo - yum AMAZING crunchy thick sope / not greasy - enchiladas - pollo / Asada / Chorizo - go with Rojas (red spicy) if you can take the heat - otherwise go with Verdes (green) and milder - Fajitas Mix - yum - Tamales - Verdes - yum yum - they don't have them every day so it's a BONUS when we can get them - Arroz (Rice) - great flavor - Frijoles (Beans) - superb flavor I will grab some photos during our next few carryout orders and post an updated review providing the photos They don't advertise - so this is a newer hidden gem - give them a try ! Maybe call B4 going - (224) 238-7041 Being a small family business, they will sometimes close for family vacation etc. They are definitely closed on Mondaysj

    Ordered steak burrito- delicious. Ordered same for my daughter she loved it. Ordered beef burrito…read morefor brother in law - enjoyed emensely

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    Updated Menu Prices
    Steak Burrito
    Steak Burrito
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    Steak taco salad
    Hacienda Real

    Hacienda Real

    3.2
    (216 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$

    We came here for dinner on a Saturday night and it was packed, which we took as a good sign. If it…read morewas not for our reservations, I am sure would would've had a wait before being seated. Even though it is more upscale than your typical Mexican restaurant, the chips and salsa were still served on the house, which I appreciate. I really enjoyed the salsa, as it had a little heat and good texture. I got a regular margarita with my meal. While it could have used more salt around the rim, it was still good. The lime did not over power the tequila and it had the perfect amount of sweetness. For my meal I got 3 tacos with a side of their refried beans. I wanted to try their pork options, so I got two that were a Yucatan style and one al pastor. The Yucatan ones were fine but just not for me, as well as the beans, as they were too smokey. The al pastor taco saved my meal, as it was juicy and had so much flavor. Overall it was a fun atmosphere and nice dinner. If you are looking for a nicer restaurant or a good place for a celebration, I would recommend here.

    We arrived at Hacienda Real in Geneva and were initially told there would be a wait for a table…read more Fortunately, our table became available sooner than expected, which was a great start to the evening. We were seated outside around 7:30 PM, and the live music created a nice atmosphere. After being seated, our server brought chips and dip and took our drink orders. My children's drinks and my husband's drink arrived fairly quickly, but I waited quite a while for my drink. The server returned to take the adults' meal orders before my drink arrived, but did not ask for the children's orders and left the table. About an hour into our visit, we still had not received our food. When the children's meals finally arrived, one of the meals was not the cheeseburger that had been ordered. The server stated that a different kids' burger had been ordered and then took the food away. Shortly afterward, the adults' meals arrived. My parents, who joined us later, received their food soon after. While we appreciated being seated earlier than expected and enjoyed the outdoor atmosphere, the service was slow, there appeared to be confusion regarding the children's order, and the overall dining experience took much longer than anticipated. We were done by 910pm

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    Bar area
    Bar area
    Shrimp and fish tacos.
    Shrimp and fish tacos.
    Alleyway to the back of the restaurant

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    Alleyway to the back of the restaurant
    La Cocina de Maria

    La Cocina de Maria

    4.4
    (60 reviews)
    7.1 mi
    $

    Amazing food! Everything was so tasty and fresh. Great vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. The…read moreowners are lovely and very kind. We were so hungry so we forgot to take some pictures, but we had the chicken asada torta, vegetarian torta, vegetarian quesadilla, and chicken taco with a side of rice for our kiddo. The tortas are huge and probably the best torta I've ever had. So good! Highly recommend!!!!! Support local and go to this gem!!!

    Went for cinco de mayo and the place was empty. They have a few tables inside and a bigger patio…read morearea in the back. We opted to sit on the patio since the weather was nice. They brought a small bowl of chips and had three different types of salsa in plastic bottles (like the old style ketchup and mustard ones at diners) with three small dishes to put them in. Chips were thick, crispy, and salty. Not sure if they have free refills, as we finished our chips rather fast and they took the bowl away afterwards. I ordered the 22 oz strawberry margarita and it was probably one of the best margs I've had. Came with strawberry slices in the drink and a tajin rim. Great deal for $10. I ended up getting three tacos traditional style: Birria, steak, and chorizo. The birria one was really good, just wish the tortilla was dipped in juice like some of the other birria tacos I've had. It was my first time having chorizo, and I would order it again. The steak taco was good, but nothing special. Service was a little slow despite there only being one other table, but our table was talking anyway so it wasn't too much of an issue. Overall, would go back if I was in the area, but wouldn't go out of my way to go there.

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    Strawberry margarita (22oz)
    Strawberry margarita (22oz)
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    Amazing tacos
    2 steak tacos  2 pastor tacos  Traditional (cilantro and onion)  Added cheese  Corn tortilla

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    2 steak tacos 2 pastor tacos Traditional (cilantro and onion) Added cheese Corn tortilla

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