Los Jarritos

Had a pretty good cold treat at this classic ice cream stand in LaSalle. It was a pretty big crowd…read moreso it was a pretty good sign. Twisty Freeze is one of those places with the order windows. Basic looking but it works and the stuff comes out. With the prices not that bad it's cool it's combined with high quality. Crowds gather when it gets warmer such as the afternoon we came. It's also across the street from Hegeler Park. That's where youth leagues play baseball and other sports. As one can imagine it gets quite a lot of kids. They have plenty for them and plenty for adults as well. A few non dairy choices. It's about $3 for a cup of Dole Whip. A healthier alternative. There's a few rotating flavors including strawberry. Plenty of sugary things of course. They have the classics like banana splits and parfaits. Great place to go when it gets hot. It's located at the intersection of St. Vincent and Lindberg. They're one of those ice cream places that closes for winter.

I have been coming here since I was like ten playing girls softball. Some of my favorite items are…read morethe baseball cap sundaes, flag parfait, banana split shake, marshmallow shake, dirt and worms, Oscar can, Chip burger, sugar free frozen yogurt. I usually try to get something different every time. I love supporting a small business and everyone is friendly and the prices are reasonable. There is something for literally everyone.

Some of their quick popsicle options!

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Lock 16 Cafe & Gift Shop

4.4(34 reviews)

0.1 mi

Today was the first time we had eaten at Lock 16 in 7 years. So glad we decided to stop. Some of…read morethe original cooks are back in the kitchen again. The soup and quiche were delicious. We will definitely stop again. Glad the have Lock 16 back on our list of places to eat!

Friendly place, service was excellent, prices very fair…read more Food was MUCH better than was expected. In fact, my Lock 16 Club sandwich with a Caesar salad was among the best clubs I've ever had. Family got the black bean burger and the Turkey/Cranberry sandwich, all enjoyed. Stop by, you won't be disappointed.

View from front of building

Breakfast Panini

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Souvenir vinyl stickers

Uptown Grill

4.3(504 reviews)

0.2 mi

We love The Uptown Grill! I have been there multiple times and I always order something different…read more All of it has been delicious! I like the fact that they change their menu from time to time, so we're never bored with the same choices. Great restaurant!!

While in Utica Illinois going to several of the state parks, we were looking for a place to…read morecelebrate our anniversary and the Uptown Grille in near by La Salle was recommended to us. We went there twice and had fantastic meals. We recommend the Parmesan encrusted whitefish. I had a delicious steak. The staff was fantastic. There's outside seating if weather permits. Overall a great experience...you might want to call ahead for reservations.

We offer a full service Banquet Facility.

Welcome to Uptown Grill!

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Our newly renovated dinning room.

The Study Supper Club

4.4(57 reviews)

0.3 mi

The bartenders and staff were great. Just stopped in for a couple drinks on our anniversary. It was…read moresuch a cute place, decorated like a library supper club, cool vibe ambiance. It was dark but cool lighting at each table. The drinks were just right and lots of old popular like the old fashioned. Enjoy

We tried to get a table only to be told there were 6 groups ahead of us. The bartender who was…read morehandling the hostess position also didn't even try to get our names or the people before us. There were about 50 people inside the restaurant with only two visible workers . One bartender and one waitress. I really wanted to try this place but it appears it is understaffed. Such a pity.

The book lined walls

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Nearby canal is a great place for an after dinner walk

Fajitas Mexican Restaurant

4.5(91 reviews)

1.2 mi

Fajitas' new location on route 351, North La Salle is very inviting. Roomy booths or tables are…read morearranged perfectly. The large menu has choices that will make anyone happy. Chips and salsa while you wait for your warm plate to come to your table. Everything tasted wonderful And of course if you want extra spice add sauce. Kind and friendly wait staff. This is someplace we will visit often.

Food is excellent. consider it the best Mexican in the area. Buffet is fabulous!!…read moreAlways get great service! Restaurant is always very clean. Jesus saves!! John 3:16"Bible"

Buffet

Chicken quesadillas

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Welcome to our new location

Genghis Khan Mongolian Grill

4.1(47 reviews)

0.2 mi

Mongolian Grill in downtown Lasalle is an excellant establishment. Customer service was a…read morerefreshing experience. The lady at the front desk is very kind and patient when dinning here; an ignorant customer ordering takeout was unreasonably demeaning towards her for a slight language barrier, yet she kept composed. The menu has surplus options with massive portions, especially for the price. The chef clearly takes care with their cooking and plating. The apetizers could alone be a meal! Overall a lovely quaint restaurant.

This place... oh my goodness, this place. The GEM of the Illinois Valley. I could sing praises to…read moreMongolian Grill from the rooftops, and I would if I had access to a roof. Let me state that I have been eating here since they opened, around 2013-2014 perhaps. Everything has stayed consistent, including the pricing, and that's been impressive. When you walk in, you have the option of ordering from the menu or doing the buffet and let me tell you- get the buffet. If you can cook at all, you will enjoy yourself here. You'll get your soft drink, then it's off you go to build your masterpiece. Five separate buffets with two side stations, there's a lot to process. There's two small stations, one for fried rice and one for ice cream. There's a cold bar in the back which features some salad items and desserts, and one buffet table full of ready to eat apps and foods with some soups offered. I did giggle that the one says "eggg dorp soup". It's what you'd expect at any Chinese buffet. Then we get to the good stuff- the hibachi stuff. You have three bars for hibachi: your noodles and veggies, your meats, and your sauce ingredients. You get a bowl and load it up with your choice of noodles and veggies, there are so many options. Tofu, egg, zucchini, baby corns, broccoli, water chestnuts, sprouts... I can't get enough color! Then you move over to the meat buffet, where you select your raw cuts and place the pieces in your bowl. I typically do the beef and shrimp, always good quality. You'll bring your bowl to the hibachi grill and set it on the counter so they can start cooking it. You'll go make your sauce at this point, which is where it could get overwhelming if you don't know flavors well. There are probably 20 sauces to mix and about 25 seasonings and the likes to add flavor, so there's a lot of room for creation with your sauce! You'll bring it up to the hibachi again when you're done, and they'll plate your order and bring it to you if needed. For $10.99 a person, what a stellar deal. So much fresh produce and variety from a family owned business, it's a staple in the Illinois Valley. Although I've moved to another state at this point, this is the one restaurant I haven't seen done this well and one I miss whole heartedly. I visited the IV from Florida recently and ensured I ate there several times because I just can't get enough of the great service and incredible food. If you haven't eaten here yet, you're missing out. Stop by today and build yourself the meal you deserve.

Veggie selections (for the chef to cook up on the flat top)

Grilling area

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Decent dish but beef was too dry :(

Mickey's Massive Burritos

3.4(84 reviews)

0.2 mi

They definitely live up to their name, the burritos are massive. More than that, the burritos are…read moreflavorful & delicious! The restaurant is clean, there are always customers there because the food deserves the hype, but never too crowded. The vibes are very nice. Beverly & Jorge were very kind to me. Jorge even went out of his way to make me a steak & shrimp burrito that wasn't even on the menu. This is definitely one of my favorites spots in Lasalle.

I tried the steak nachos from their food truck at Griffin's Car Show. They were delicious! The…read moresteak was way too good! Amazing service too! Hopefully they come out more, to more car shows and Griffin's again!

Steak & shrimp burrito, wasn't even on the menu but Jorge went above & beyond. Appreciated that.

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Blue Margaritas Mexican Bar & Grill

4.6(53 reviews)

2.5 mi

Came here while driving through the area…read more I thought the salsa provided with the chips was pretty tasty. I ordered the carne asada. I was pleasantly surprised when it came out on a sizzling platter like a fajita. The steak was nice sized and grilled although it looked like a slightly different cut and not as pounded as some carne asadas. There was a nice selection of grilled veg, some rice and beans, some guacamole and lettuce and tortillas. The place was nice, service was efficient and food was good.

We ate here for lunch today. After seeing this place's rating, I thought eating here would be a…read moreslam dunk. Unfortunately, it didn't work out that way. The waitress had to ask for my order 3 times. When the food came, I found my lunch combo of a taco and enchilada disappointing. It was rather plain and I think the beef used was subpar. For me, my rice and the free chips and salsa. My wife's nachos looked rather sad, with just some queso and ground beef slathered over a plate of chips. I saw what looked like a rather impressive looking burrito delivered to another table, so maybe we ordered wrong, but on both items we ordered, they needed to try harder. I'd give them a chance again, but I wasn't impressed.

Restaurant interior

Sopapillas

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Margarita Sampler

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Christy D.

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11 years ago

We have been searching for authentic Mexican food.... This is the place. While there menu is small (as their specialty is Mexican desserts! Yummy!), their food is amazing. Fresh, tasty, and simple. As it should be when eating out... Take the time to find this place. It will be worth the stop. read more

Jennifer L.

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2 years ago

Tried the Nutella Crepes & torta de asada so good, I highly recommend coming to this place now that they also offer breakfast

Don P.

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9 years ago

Cashier was very nice. Steak burrito. Where was the steak, nothing but rice and beans. Get tacos, those looked much better.

Cathy D.

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7 years ago

Everything was delicious!!! Loved the fresh ingredients and will definitely come here again!!

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