I have been going to Margarita's for over 15 years. At one time it was an amazing restaurant. Reasonable prices, excellent drinks, great costumer service. Sadly, I believe this is no longer true. Their food has become over priced and portions are smaller, and their margaritas have "shrunk" to smaller glasses and increased in price. When I mentioned this to the manager, he simply shrugged and walked away. In addition, I went to their website and there are 2 things I immediately noticed. 1. The photo's of their Tuesday special " Famous" margarita's are deceiving, the photo pictured is NOT the 8.00 margarita, it's the 19.95 margarita. 2. why are there no prices on their menu on their webpage? I'm giving it 2 stars because I believe their service staff work hard to help keep their prior reputation intact. However, this is no longer the Margarita's I remember. read more

The skinny margaritas are outstanding and the quesabarillas can't be better!! I don't know why they would ever get les than 5 stars. Montreal peeps.. enjoy this authentic Mexican food! read more

Margaritas is one of my family favorite restaurants we frequently visit. I've been there multiple times and each time I'm always greeted by sweet servers and really delicious food accompanied by accurate orders each time which is as you can imagine of utmost importance when it comes to enjoying the place you choose to eat at. The ambiance of the restaurant is extremely inviting and the aesthetics are very appealing to me personally. This would be one of my main recommendations for Mexican cuisine to sit and dine in for anyone that enjoys some quality Mexican food with a side of hospitality. read more

Margaritas - Featured in the photo would be one of their Horchatas. Very tasty! - Mexican Near Me - Oak Park, Illinois

Very solid family choice. Something for everyone. My parents love this place for lunch. The soup is a long time favorite.

Wanting to celebrate Cinco De Mayo, we came across Margaritas and it was delicious. Cute restaurant with as$ drinks! My friend ordered the chicken mole (I think that's how it's spelled) with rice and I had the steak fajitas with tortillas. The portions were just right to have left overs and they did give us chips and salsa before our food arrives. The margaritas are soooo worth it... and the waitresses are so attentive! They were always around if you needed anything... gets an b from me... I will be back. read more

Margaritas - Machacado con Huevo - Mexican Near Me - Oak Park, Illinois

Went for cinco de mayo it was pretty busy but that's to be expected food is pretty good quality but of course the margaritas are then main reason I was there and they were amazing service is great! read more

My co- workers & I tried out this restaurant for lunch. We walked in near 12:45pm, the restaurant had 1 person seated dining alone. The restaurant was empty. We were seated & given menus. The waitress asked us about drinks but did no suggested selling of anything, did not mention lunch specials or enlighten us about the many flavors, sizes of margaritas. They brought out chips & salsa for the table & we ordered a side of guacamole. It was made table side by was very bland. It lacked flavor & was underwhelming. It needed salt & more lime juice. Another waitress approached our table to take our meal orders. She was quiet, spoke very little English & couldn't answer any specific questions about the menu. Our drinks arrived. they were good but nothing spectacular. 2 members of our party, ordered tacos & 2 ordered chimichangas When our food arrived, we dug right in. My Chimichanga was dressed up nice from the outside but the minute I bit into it, EEE YUCK!!!!The filling inside lacked flavor & meat tasted like rubber. It was filled with pureed refried beans. The beans were overly pureed & running out the burrito. None of the ingredients binded together. The consistency of beans to meat ratio was not well balanced for the filling thus making the dish terrible. I also noticed a huge amount of oil/grease soaked into the shell, which made it impossible to enjoy any further. The chimichangas were overall, made poorly & were disgusting!!!!. There was too much oil, indicating the grease was not drained from the burrito after frying & the filling's consistency was off. The consensus amongst my entire party of 6, was that the steak meat in all of our dishes was over cooked, very tough, hard to chew & was not seasoned. The bill came with so many add on charges that we had to inquire about. The waitress need to inform guests that chips n salsa is not complimentary after 1 basket, specific flavors of margaritas cost different prices & "suiza" (cheese) on dishes is an additional fee. Most sauces (sour cream) usually accompanies your meal. It should not be an additional charge for those. The bill was altered, finalized & paid after discussing the many add ons that were not mentioned up front with the waitress. In closing, this place does not meet the mark for Mexican cuisine. The chips n salsa & margarita was ok but the food was bland & overcooked! No reason to return to Margaritas ever again. read more

This is a great spot. Great drinks and food, the staff is always nice, our food is always great quality and we never have to wait long. Reasonable pricing and a cute atmosphere. read more

The staff is so welcoming and knowledgeable. Best salsa I have had in years. Great food with large portions. All good.

Been coming here years. #13 Carne Asada con Orioles charros lunch special is my fav. Staff is friendly, service is prompt except on Cinco De Mayo, they were packed which says volumes about how popular they are. Great Margarita too. read more

The food is always as ordered and delicious. The service always with a server who is courteous and always with a smile

Went with friends 2/27, and overall, it was very disappointing. Service was extremely poor, premium margaritas were terrible, quesadillas were tasteless, entree soup portions were ridiculously large and difficult to navigate, and everything is overpriced! No separate checks allowed either. I won't go back. read more

A charming setting with friendly staff and delicious food. Not typically a tilapia fan, but theirs is nicely prepared with a smoky sauce. The potato salad served with it is an unexpected side that cools the spicy experience of the entree. read more

I wanna give it a 3.5 but gotta round it. Service was great. The shrimp empanadas were amazing. I got the mole poblano for my meal. I found that I'm not a fan of mole, so I'm not knocking them for that, however the chicken has no flavor. They need to marinade it before cooking. They gave me a complimentary cup of chicken noodle soup and the chicken in it was bland as well. read more

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We recently had Margarita's cater food for a party. Everything was delicious and there was a good amount of food for the price. Everyone loved it. So much was included in the price, including items I wasn't expecting - sour cream, cheese, salsa. Food was packed well and arrived on time and hot. I would definitely recommend ordering your catering from this local gem of a restaurant. read more

Solid food. Been many times. This time I had steak taco plate. Great, fast service. Have a kids menu with chicken soup included with each meal. read more

We order from here frequently and have eaten in several times. The food is always quite tasty and a good value for the money. I have little children. When we've gone in to eat, they've always accommodated us and have been very nice to our children. The food is delicious, the prices are right and the staff actually seem happy. Today, I drove by and saw one of the servers dancing in the window for either the friend or family member that had just pulled up. It brought a smile to my face, even though I wasn't eating there today. read more

Nice spacious restaurant with a bunch of servers and people to assist you during your dine in . Definitely will return. Food was served fresh read more

I'm just saying that I have very much respect for the Service Workers and the Chef I am very grateful for the service people and the Food I'm salivating for the delicious food/meal combo The Japanese pan fried noodles are so delicious...I'm sure you will enjoy them I always do great meals!! And I love the atmosphere While dining! read more

Not bad... I really love Mexican food. flavors are pretty simple... So I really look the amount of heat in the food and the presentation of the plate. So we started off with chicken soup. I am a chicken soup connoisseur. I would definitely give them five stars. As simple as chicken soup is, I've seen many restaurants mess it up either too much chicken base or Noodle to mushy and one place I went actually put oregano in it imagine that ..but this actually tastes it like chicken not like chicken base . We started off with the botana appetizer plate which consisted of quesadilla with krakus ham, pork tamales chicken flautas that were a little overcooked and tortilla chips with beans, pico de gallo and sour cream and cheese.. then chicken enchiladas which were very good. Just enough heat and not soggy. My friend ordered the steak taco plate,no complaints there.... That brings me to one of my favorite side dishes which is Mexican rice and I have to say I would give them five stars on that also with a little heat and perfect texture and flavor. It's really amazing how different each Mexican place makes rice..... I really wish they would have had chicken tamales knowing it it is a complex dish to make very labor intense. I can understand why there was only pork... But overall I was very satisfied. The service was good and the ambiance was very cultural. Would I go back? Probably ..not a fan of the parking though.. My favorite saying No park in Oak Park!! Be prepared to drive around to find a spot or walk.. I also was able to get a discount using my Groupon for this restaurant. Keep that in mind read more

Margaritas was a great experience mostly every Tuesday will meet up and have taco Tuesday Margarita tacos for their lunch specials. I myself enjoyed the mini steak fajita. It is great. I highly recommend them. You should try it. read more

I ordered an online order and only half my order was delivered which ruined my date night and caused me to have to go to the food store to complete my order for my date. I paid a tip based on the total order. They only refunded me for the cost of the one item. They did not consider how the whole order was ruined and how I paid extra for items not delivered. Will not order again read more

Mango margarita was amazing as were the steak fajitas! My nephew cleaned his plate of beef tacos and rice. Our experience was fantastic -- the wait staff were especially attentive, kind, and helpful! Had not been to this establishment in a decade when it was under different management -- I'll definitely be returning soon and recommending it to others! read more

My friend and I came here this past Saturday 11/24 to have dinner. I found a park right away! Plenty of street parking but it can get pretty tight. I got there around 7pm was promptly seated. It was a nice crowd there only a few open spots. Complementary chips and salsa and our waters came right out. We were greeted by our waitress whose name was Yolanda!! She was great!! Very nice and attentive. I had two peach margaritas on the rocks that had me litttttt!! We had the queso dip with chorizo for starters. It came with three salsas. Delicious!! Then I ordered the Tampiquena with a steak enchilada with mole. Very good! My meat did have a light husk to it. Maybe it was refrigerated then frozen then defrosted again. I don't know but my meal Was still delicious. I did however take a star off because of the husky meat. (I also was so on my level I forgot to take a picture of my Tampiquena!!) lolll!! I will return! read more

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Taco Tuesday. I came here after work to grab me a $6.00 Margarita and order me some food. My first time dining here at Margaritas. The whole staff was extremely welcoming and attentive. Nice comfortable atmosphere. I enjoyed the music that was being played throughout the dining area. Nice size area to come and dine with your family or even enjoy a nice window seat for one or two. My server Beto was amazing. I had to run to the ladies room and when I made it back to my table there was a bowl of nachos and salsa. When he noticed I was back at the table.. He came over with a nice bowl of hot chicken soup. I'm a very picky eater but this soup was tasty and delicious. I placed my order and was ready to grub down on my food. I ordered the chicken taco dinner with rice and beans & A frozen Raspberry Margarita. It didn't take long for my food and drink to arrive. My Goodness what a pure joy it was to have some good food. The food had lots of flavor and delicious. My Raspberry Margarita was just right not too strong or fruity tasting. The paintings on the wall were nice. Friendly and warm environment. I heard they have a lunch buffet. It's a must I come back to try more things on the menu. The prices are reasonable and well worth the money. There is parking right in front with meter parking for like .25 but after 6PM parking is FREE. Not Expensive like the city. The ladies restroom could need a little more fixing up with a paint job and new stall doors. I will be back to see if Margarita can earn that 5 Star Review. read more

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Nine years since my first review and I'm happy to say the quality of the food and the excellent service are unchanged. We've never had a bad meal here. The standouts are still the Margaritas Skillet and the delicious chicken soup. Generous portions - you will have leftovers for sure! read more

Margaritas - Margaritas Skillet with steak, chicken, sausage and bacon wrapped shrimp. Served with rice and beans. Huge portions. Yum! - Mexican Near Me - Oak Park, Illinois

Our 1st visit, service, food and margaritas were great. Luis our bartender was awesome, come visit him! read more

APTLY NAMED There's truth in advertising at this great Mexican restaurant in Oak Park. Also, tableside guac! I'd been to Margaritas once or twice before, but not recently. It was after a long day that I decided Nichole C and I were in dire need of some tequila lovin' and had dinner here on 12/20/17. After parking on a nearby side street, we walked in and were quickly seated. They had some lovely holiday decorations strung up which made for a very festive, very enjoyable atmosphere :) kudos to them! Not missing a beat, I ordered us a pitcher of blue margaritas on the rocks ($31) which was their house 'rita amped up with blue curaçao, adding another layer of boozy wonderment to an already heavy drink. Ours was STRONG and had us both going "oh holy f*ck who's gonna drive home?!?!" With a name like 'Margaritas', you'd hope their variety would be top notch, and you'd be right. Their terrific selection includes guava, cherry, strawberry, and a few others as well as the option of frozen or on-the-rocks (I prefer frozen, but I was a gentleman and let the gf choose). Complimentary chips & salsa is something this place does well; the house salsa is yummy and has a delightful kick to it. We got tableside guacamole which is prepared right in front of you with fresh avocados, pico de gallo, and squeezed lime. Though it wasn't as mind-blowing as Burrito Parilla Mexicana's, the guac was still very, very tasty. We appreciated the bowl of 'pozole' which is a traditional soup served at some -- but not all -- good Mexican restaurants, made with chicken, elbow macaroni, potato cubes, and carrots in a lovely red broth. Timing for entrées by the waitstaff was ideal. My carne asada enchiladas suizas ($15) came topped with a green sauce and served with refried beans and rice. The steak quality was terrific and the value was decent for what you got. Nichole's chile rellenos ($16) were just as delicious; the 100% Latin beauty gave it two thumbs up. Their flan ($6) was more gelatinous than custard, but it came with a fun little cup of vanilla brandy sauce on the side. I enjoyed the smooth texture of it, though Nichole felt that it lacked flavor and found it closer in consistency to a 'crème caramel'. Bread = 5 Circuses = 4.5 Our server was attentive and we never experienced any issues during our meal. The Aztec motif they have going on suits them well and the painted tiles/wall murals are eye-catching. * TL;DR * All things considered, I'd give Margaritas low marks for originality......but exemplary marks in just about every other category. Fantastic, flavorful and robust 'ritas do justice to their namesake. The food is top notch and the freebies (chips + salsa, soup) are marvelous. Service is solid and the amazing ambiance changes according to whatever calendar holiday is next. OH SNAP!! I almost forgot to mention: a Yelp check-in offer gets you a **free** appetizer if you buy a dinner. So that awesome tableside guacamole came right off the final bill, no charge. Hell yeah. These guys are #4 on my list of the Top 10 Best Mexican Restaurants in Chicagoland. I HIGHLY recommend them. ¡Salud! read more

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The food and service is great! They adhere to COVID-19 protocol! The atmosphere is relaxing. The parking is on the street!

Great food, great service. Love that they make guacamole on the spot. Good portions and great vibe.

Excellent food and staff. The food is delicious and reasonably priced. The servers have always been friendly Great Mexican restaurant for Oak Park read more

The service excellent, seating was spacious and you are greeted by several people. The atmosphere was great and they had a lot of art and history which I enjoyed. As far as the food was great. Full of flavor in every bite. I had the Chicken Burrito which was way more than enough. If you are looking for high quality food and a relaxing time enjoying Hispanic cuisine and culture this is definitely a great choice. read more

I live fairly close to Margaritas. Within walking distance. I've been to this restaurant a few times since moving to Oak Park. Margaritas is generally crowded. It is a large restaurant with a lot of seating that can accommodate groups. It is inexpensive. The food and drinks are standard for what you would expect in a Mexican restaurant. It's Americanized food so you are going to get margaritas (both frozen and on the rocks), burritos, tacos, enchiladas, etc. the service is always fast and friendly. It's an average restaurant along the lines of what chi chis restaurants used to be. One benefit is location, it's right off the Oak Park Blue line stop and there is plenty of street parking outside, even on the busiest of nights. read more

Margaritas - Happy Cinco de Mayo! - Mexican Near Me - Oak Park, Illinois

Delicious food, nice atmosphere, courteous and kind waitstaff. I had the enchiladas suizas and thought they were really tasty! Will definitely be back. read more

Had the shrimp fajitas supplemented with the complimentary appetizer (???) platter of rice, potatoes, guacamole and pico de gallo. That fed two of us for $21. The burrito dinner plate was abundant and fed one. The food tasted good. Had margaritas, that were $13 each (thought it a bit expensive), and Mexican coffee for $8. All drinks tasted good. There were several other diners, and service was attentive and prompt. Overall, a moderately priced restaurant with good food. read more

I had a medium Margarita with 3 chicken tacos. The tacos were very good. But please do not, I repeat DO NOT buy drinks here. Not worth the money and is the most expensive margarita I've ever had thus far. read more

This was by far the WORST Mexican food that I've ever eaten. The food tastes like it was from a box and a can. We ordered $17 margaritas that had no alcohol in them. The prices are ridiculous. The service is atrocious. The wait staff stands at the hostess station and stares at you while you eat. When I told the waitress that my food was bland and tasteless, she wanted me to elaborate while she questioned me. I could have gotten better food at Taco Bell. I'm never going back. read more

Margaritas - This was by far the worst Mexican food that I've ever eaten. - Mexican Near Me - Oak Park, Illinois

My husband and I both have food babies right now. We had lunch here with table-side guacamole! We ate two full bowls of chips with that guac made from heaven!! I ordered steak fajitas and could barely eat one of them as I was so full of chips and guac and chips and salsa. We also ate the delicious chicken soup that came with lunch. My margarita was good but I have had better. But did I say GUACAMOLE! Lunch portions are more than generous and pricing is very fair. Service was friendly and appropriately attentive. You need to go there and make sure you order the table-side you-know-what! Going to take a nap now. read more

This place was a bit underwhelming. the food was nothing to write home about. The salsa and chips were actually really good with the right amount of spice. Got the shrimp fajitas which were decent. They had a kids menu with a lot of options as well. Service was ok. Nothing special. read more

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I love the one thing that I always order at Margaritas. They will do a vegan fajita for me and it's so delicious. I like their margaritas. They aren't amazing but good. Unfortunately, their prices are so high now I rarely go there. read more