I was actually pretty impressed by this place! This is more of a 4.5 star review, but I can bump it up because maybe it was just a "bad night". If you are looking for a good ol Mexican place, this is the place for you! They do take reservations and are pretty sizable. We went on Saturday night which was a bit crazy. It was very crowded and we were concerned about the service. While the service was a little bit on the slower side and we were there for almost 90 minutes, all the food came out hot and delicious. I got the Enchiladas in Mole Sauce which was excellent. It also came with a soup or salad which was a nice surprise. I went with the black bean soup which was great! If there was any downside, my House Margarita tasted a little weird. I probably could have complained, but I kept with it. Pretty good size, but I think there was a little too much tequila in it! Either way, this place isn't inexpensive, but you do get quite a bit of food and everybody at my table enjoyed their meal. Sometimes thats enough! This is a great icon in this part of Chicago/Rosemont. read more

This was our first visit to Maria's Mexican Restaurant, and we came with a group of about 14 people. We didn't make a reservation, so we completely understood that accommodating such a large group might be challenging. Unfortunately, our initial interaction with the host was disappointing. Her attitude came across as very rude and made us feel unwelcome. However, our experience with our waiter was completely different. He was phenomenal very polite, attentive, and professional. He made sure we were taken care of promptly, which was especially appreciated since we needed to get back to our meeting. The food was great we got a carne asada delicious. We made sure to tip him well because he provided excellent service. Overall, our experience was mixed, with the excellent service from our waiter being overshadowed by our interaction with the host. read more

Oh, Maria's, Maria's, Maria's! What happened? Maria's has always been a go-to place, but I don't plan on going back anytime soon. We were seated pretty quickly. It was surprisingly not very busy. We got there a little later, but 9pm on a Saturday night? Seemed odd that it wasn't busier. The server didn't greet us for quite a while. She didn't initially bring us chips and salsa. We placed our order then later comes back to the table and says, "you don't want chips?" We told her that we did. (Maybe the busboy dropped the ball on that.) Now, I've been going there for years, and usually get the steak dinner. Last night, I wanted to try something different so I ordered the taco dinner. There were two meat choices...chicken and ground beef. I opted for the ground beef. What I received was a mushy mess!!! Mushy ground beef with potatoes mixed in, topped with cheese, lettuce and tomato with a side of rice and refried beans. I waited for the waitress to come back to ask her if perhaps she got my order wrong. I really just wanted some traditional tacos. But since it took her so long and I was hungry... I started to eat the tacos. I really tried to eat them, but I couldn't. When she finally came back, she explained that they only come "American style," and the only tacos that come with onion and cilantro are the pork tacos. Well, I wish I would've known. She didn't offer or ask if I would like something else. The tacos were a mushy mess and absent of flavor, and the rice and beans tasted like they came from the bottom of the barrel that was sitting out all day. Honestly, I've gotten better Mexican food from the "roach coach" back in the day when I worked in a factory. The lighting was also weird. It kept dimming and getting brighter. Dim, bright, dim, bright. It sort of bugs me to do this review because Maria's was always one of those place we loved going to....not anymore. P. S. We went for dinner there last month, and it was less than stellar as well. read more

Maria's has gone downhill! Very disappointed with Maria's today. I'm never going back after what happened today. First of all, there's nothing vegan on the menu. So when I usually order veggie tacos or they're called vegetariano I used to have a good time with them. This time, I ordered the vegetariano tacos and I said no cheese and I also ordered the black bean soup. The black bean soup came with a whole bunch of grated cheese on top of it. She dumped it on the table and left.She just walked away. In my mind, the waitress was telling me to uck off. I could be wrong. Instead of waiting for her to come back and sending the soup back, I scooped up all the grated cheese and threw it on the plate next to me and ate the black bean soup. When the veggie tacos came, there was no salsa. So I waited for the waitress to come back, and I said, I want some green and red salsa, and she brought me two bottles of hot sauce and left. So my sister asked the busboy in spanish, "green and red salsa" and he said, okay, I'll get it for you. He didn't, the waitress came back, and we told her I wanted green and red salsa, and she told me the green salsa was very hot. I told her to take back the veggie tacos cause they're cold already, and I can't eat them. Wth all this back-and-forth, I'm now in front of naf knaf grill, and I'm gonna get some falafel there. What a waste of time I'm never going back to marias, again, never, never never never! I think the waitress did not speak English that well too bad. So sad, i'm never going there again and I eat veggie tacos several times a week, and many other places which are better than maria's. If you're thinking about going there, forget it, there's much better places out there in this world that are vegan friendly. read more

If you're staying in Rosemont, you need to visit this place! The staff are very engaging and offered excellent suggestions for my indecisive self. The nachos were an easy favorite, and loved loading them with the sour cream and guacamole provided in a tortilla bowl!! I thought it was excellent presentation. My boyfriend and I also agree that the mole is very rich and authentic, and the chicken in the enchiladas is so tender and delicious! If you can, I recommend asking for a table on the stone patio, though there is one table you will get the sun in your eyes during golden hour. Very tasty! We ate our leftovers the next day for breakfast!! xD read more

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Food and service was excellent! A big plus is valet parking. Will definitely go back. read more

We go at least once a week for the FOOD. The food is great, full of flavor. The wait staff is not great, very slow to greet you, slow to take your order, slow to follow up. If they improve this constant staff issue, this restaurant would be stellar. read more

Maria's Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

AMAZING chicken fajitas and margaritas!!! From the outside this restaurant looks small, but when you walk in, it's very spacious. The staff there is wonderful and provides great customer service. We ordered the chicken fajitas and tacos. The tacos were ok - I'm not a fan of (dry) shredded chicken. Highly recommend this restaurant! read more

Maria's Mexican Restaurant - Chicken Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Starting off, the lady was a effing man hater very ignorant, very large. That's how she got me started when I first sat down never mind the food. The food was bland and if you asked for chicken enchiladas waitress should tell you well there's onions and peppers every time I eat at a Mexican restaurant the server would see how you got this you got that this place is overrated overpriced, and less serving they do for you is the better for them but they want more of your money. Find a better Mexican restaurant the miniature is not helpful either go down the road whether it's 2 miles or 10. Find a nice little mom and Pop's place avoid. read more

Great place like always. Local Mexican restaurant with solid food and great service. The location isn't too bad either. I would recommend trying it out if you haven't. The carne asada was perfectly cooked and the margarita was amazing. Good crowd with all ages. Definitely give it a shot. read more

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Fantastic Enchiladas. I ordered from DoorDash. It was quick and the amount of sustenance delivered was incredible... great ground beef filling, warm chips and salsa and A lot of food. 5/5 would highly recommend read more

I don't believe I caught my servers name, but I think it was Mary. She was bartending and serving 20+ people. Knew her regulars, was excellent and had time to speak Spanish with me during my first visit here. Thoroughly enjoyed the platinum margarita, the Guacamole and the asada quesadilla. Delicious, reasonably priced for Rosemont, and nice environment. Would recommend it and especially the server/bartender for professionalism and courtesy. read more

Maria's Mexican Restaurant - Carne asada Quesadillas De Asada chiles Jalapenos Toreados Pico De Gallo. - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Good atmosphere, solid food and easily shareable portions. The margaritas do not disappoint either! Come early because this place fills up!

The food here is stellar. The salsa has to be the best I've ever had. I typically get one of their chicken dishes. All of them are phenomenal. You won't find these type of flavors anywhere else. What a gem!! read more

I love this place.. it's been years but their food is still amazing. The service is good and I love the casual ambiance. I had the steak enchiladas that are so yummy. I will definitely be back read more

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It was a really nice restaurant. I got a burrito and it was really good with rice and a salad and a soup for $25. It was a really friendly restaurant. The chip was really good. And the next time I come into town for the next event, I'll come here again thank you for your service. read more

Disappointed. We are frequent customers. Hostess has NO people skills. March 1, 2026, 530pm. Asian or Philippines, and the other Hostess, Latino unfortunately. Waitress was also tense, rushed, (place was not full). What is going on?? Revenues & Profit will not prosper, with poor Leadership, poor people skills from Top to bottom, regardless of food experience. Not sure we will return. You can't charge Michelin wine price, if you don't deliver the full experience. Please go back to the basics. read more

Very Good ! Food and service was excellent( I think the waiter was named Rocky but the bus staff was also very attentive)Very generous portions looking forward to my leftovers. The only improvement I would recommend is to accommodate those that need disabled parking, they have enough room in the side parking lot so they should accommodate those that need it. I would come more often if that was available read more

The food is always good here. However is Griselda the hostess who I will not return to this place. She was very rude to a couple who we sat by. The man politely asked if anyone was servicing his area he had been waiting for 20mins. She then said where asking him to show him the area. He did and she said oh yes you have a server, was that necessary to say all of that. My husband asked if we could move to a booth she said show me where do you want to be sat at. Again was that necessary. Again I will NOT go back here because of her. read more

A gorgeous long-running Mexican restaurant right by Ohare. They have complimentary valet parking and a decently sized restaurant, bar, and outdoor seating. The food was all so delicious, flavors were intense and everything tasted fresh and well cooked. The ambiance throughout the restaurant is one of the best things about this place. Warm and beautiful artwork at every turn. Live entertainment that's personalized table to table. They also add complimentary soup or salad with every entree which was a nice surprise. Only complaint was how much filler was in the taco meat, some is expected but at that price 1/3 shouldn't be carrots. We also had slow service but it was a saturday night so that was somewhat expected. Such a delicious and satisfying place. Can't wait to return and try other things on the menu! read more

The guacamole was the best I have had. My daughter got the carne asada and she loved it. The jalapeño was so delicious and spicy. The steak was also solid. I got the spicy chicken Azteca and it was great, with some heat and great rice and beans. Great meal! read more

Maria's Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've never had a bad meal or experience here. Very authentic Mexican cuisine served in a pleasant setting . Order the chips and the excellent guacamole to start. I usually go with the fajitas and they never disappoint. I don't drink, but I'm told that their Margaritas are the best in the area. The place is neat and clean. The restrooms are immaculate. A nice place when you're craving Mexican food. read more

Came here for dinner on 7/10/24. They were super busy around 6:30pm and we didn't have a reservation so we had to wait about 15 minutes for an open table. I looked on both Yelp and google before we came to see if they had a waitlist but they don't utilize those apps. There isn't anywhere to sit inside so we just stood to the side and tried to be out of the way of all the traffic. After we were sat our server Martin greeted our table. He was nice but wasn't very attentive and was very rushed every time he came by the table. We had several menu questions and eventually ended up ordering the Botana Compuesta appetizer to share. The menu description isn't very detailed and It should say the quesadillas are cheese, the tamale is chicken, the mini flautas are beef and that it comes with bean and cheese nachos. None of that is on the menu. The nachos aren't even listed and were a nice surprise. I wanted a small margarita but they only come in one size, the goblet cup and so I passed. The food was delivered in reasonable time and was hot. We enjoyed the platter but it's such a heavy appetizer that it filled us up to the point where we both decided not to order the entrees we originally had in mind. My friend ordered a taco meal to go. We were celebrating something and I had brought my friend balloons, flowers and a small mini cake. Our server didn't acknowledge that we were there to celebrate something which I thought was a missed customer service/hospitality opportunity. Even if you don't care, engagement with the customer would provide a better overall experience. I did ask for permission to eat the cake I brought in and was told it was ok. He also brought us clean plates and utensils. Again, this was a busy restaurant. It was loud on the inside, crowded and you could tell the waiter was kept busy serving multiple tables including large parties. The parking lot was full but we caught someone leaving and snagged their spot. The food was good and I enjoyed visiting with my friend. I would suggest reservations if you're heading here for dinner as it might expedite your table. read more

Maria's Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Didn't enjoy driving a long distance to find the parking lot full and valets not even working properly. They need to access the parking garage for customers. There is not that many people that can fill up the restaurant. Didn't enjoy not being asked until everyone at my table getting a drink then realizing I was sitting there waiting to be served. The soft tacos are way too big and hot to handle. Need to downsize the amount of tortillas used. Needs to ask if you want Chripy or soft shells. read more

An impromptu decision to try the restaurant after leaving the tattoo festival had feeling like we made the best decision of the night. Somebody's abuela was preparing each plate with love. The restaurant offered a great atmosphere with good music and an amazing server who provided excellent recommendations. We will definitely be back.... read more

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So disappointed with the food and service at lunch today. We were a party of five. Two ordered beer and it took 15 minutes for the waitress to say that brand was not available. We ordered nachos with meat which were very bland and unevenly cooked and two different quesadillas that weren't crisp. The waitress kept disappearing and we had to go to the bar to get someone to refill our waters. The saving grace was the ceviche (only available on fri and sat) .... It was great! Loved the decor but overall a dismal experience. read more

This was my first visit in 15ish years. It's totally remodeled and the ambiance is great! Love the wall art and lighting. Service was quick (we had no lunch reservation) and our server was attentive and great. The mole is what we were craving! For appetizers we had chorizo quesadillas...so much flavor! Chips & Salsa was great. We loved the black bean soup and cheese enchiladas with mole. read more

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Food is delicious but if you are by yourself forget about it sitting by the bar is like god coming down they lost a good customer. I spoke to the owner there where tons of drunk people to lose a customer that has been coming there for years when people are drunk and sloppy I'm a server 35 years stop serving them he had a attitude that he won't kick them out. I never said that but it looks tacky when you want to sit and eat and you can't get a seat because of drunk people read more

While I consider Maria's my favorite Mexican restaurant, my wife and I had a late lunch on Wednesday. Parking was fine, we were the only patrons in the dining room. The orders were ample, but the prices have increased significantly. read more

My first time here and man, this place is amazing. The food and service were top notch. The chips were warm when they came to the table and the salsa had the perfect amount of heat. The steak enchiladas were amazing and were a huge amount of food. I'm about to have the leftovers for my lunch. I live in the city but will definitely be back here as soon as possible. Thank you to the entire staff for a fantastic first visit! read more

Food is good but we went for dinner and it took an hour and a half to get our food. Waitress was basically nowhere to be found and the manager was unapologetic. We will never go back. read more

The staff very welcoming very friendly and food is delicious. The ambience is uplifting environment.

Good service and nice decor near outlet mall. Had grilled chicken salad and while plentiful not how described. Chicken was moist and seasoned well. Next time will try something more traditional. Chips and salsa were complimentary. read more

Amazing food! The ceviche was so fresh with huge pieces of shrimp. The mini chimichangas were delicious! Not a huge spicy person so have some suzio sauce on the chimichangas. Will definitely be back!!! read more

As a native of a California this place is doing it!! First time trying this place out and I was thoroughly impressed. The food was absolutely delicious, we ordered the spicy shrimp appetizer, the chicken wet burrito, the steak plate, and the combination plate + 3 top shelf mezcal margaritas. It was so delicious !!! Our server made the experience that much better. And I loved the ambiance! I definitely recommend if you're in the area check out this place!! read more

Great Mexican food Everything taste excellent and fresh . Nice patio outside bar always busy nice service and atmosphere. read more

My friends decided to have a surprise BD dinner for me at this establishment. 1st after reservations were made days prior, the reservations were NOT honored. To the point where it ruined the surprise for our event as when I arrived there they were all waiting to be seated still (14 people). When they finally gave us a table, the waitress and staff were rushing to set our tables as we were being directed on where to sit down, they literally through a cloth with utensils at me as I was sitting down. I ordered a 3 of us ordered orchatas and they taste horrible (watered down) I had to ask for another drink and return it. We ordered and I chose the red snapper and omg it was still raw and the rice couldn't be any more greasers as if it was the last rice on the pot. The fish was completely covered with garlic sauce to hide the fact that it wasn't cooked correctly. The establishment is well presented but you can barely carry a conversation as you literally have to scream to have one. Overall I will never choose this restaurant again. read more

Went for a friends bday dinner. Great service! Very pretty atmosphere. Had the carne asada. Good portions. Very tenderized and I loved the grilled onion bulb and jalapeño! Margaritas were perfect. Can't wait to come back. read more

Maria's Mexican Restaurant - Carne Asada - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great place, been coming here for years, pls let Mary retire!! Its hard watching her work

This place was amazing. The staff were friendly and accommodating The food was piping hot and delicious It was very roomy. We were a party of 8. They brought a birthday treat . There were more and more chips with dip to eat. The meal came with soup or salad. Everyone was happy with their entree. I would be more than happy to go there again read more

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