Tequilas in Carterville is my go to when I'm craving Mexican food. The staff is always great and…read moresuper attentive and the vibe is really relaxed. They have a big menu with good vegetarian options and the service is fast even when they are busy. Parking is easy with a large lot and portions are generous for the price. Love their jumbo margaritas, daily specials and the fact that they offer carryout plus delivery through Grubhub and DoorDash.

This place is unbelievably incompetent. I ordered the simplest thing possible a PLAIN TACO and…read moresomehow they STILL managed to mess it up. I called to get a refund, and instead of fixing their mistake, the girl on the phone told me, "you can come and get it." So I wasted my time driving all the way back, stood there waiting again, thinking maybe they'd actually get it right this time... nope. Opened the order and it was STILL wrong. At that point it felt like they just didn't care at all. How do you mess up a plain taco TWICE? It's honestly ridiculous. Terrible service, zero attention to detail, and a complete waste of my time. I won't be back.

A local treasure! Folks come here for good food, special…read morepie, and that down-home feeling of community! Senior and Daily Specials. Great value for good food! Friendly waitstaff. Historic environment and furnished with memorabilia! The pies are outstanding!

Great place , good food , nice people . Always clean too . The prices are very reasonableread more

Just a really really good place for ice cream and frozen yogurt always friendly always greatread more

The service & ice cream was very good! I'll definitely be…read moreback. Never once have I had a bad experience here

First off this a small family run business so the feeling once you walk in is just welcoming. Two…read moreyoung girls ran the front like pros while mom and couldn't see who else ran the kitchen. It's been almost 40 years since I was in the Philippines so didn't remember anything except the lumpia that sustained us while we were there. So I went out on a limb and ordered the combo which was interesting. Not my favorite. Now the lumpia and the dipping sauce were delicious. Since they closed at 7pm I was trying to rush since it was almost 6:30 and I did not want to hinder them. Next time I will come earlier so I can look over the menu better. You order when you walk in off of two menu boards that are over the counter. Definitely will stop back by on my next trip through.

Stopped by on a recent road trip and was extremely pleased with out choice. The food was very…read moreauthentic and full of flavor. The staff was super friendly and helpful. Will 100% stop by when im in this area again!

I have lived in Carterville for nearly 14 years and never had a bad experience with IGA. They are…read moreclose by and have all of the basics and then some, and their hours are convenient too. How many of us have gone there to get last minute items, especially ingredients we need or treats for school. Their staff is super friendly and helpful. The butcher, for example, will personally help you find the best cut of meat for your needs. The bakery folks will make things to your specifications. They serve a nice selection of hot lunch and dinner items for a good inexpensive meal. If there ever is a problem with a product they will replace it or refund your purchase price with no hassle. Thank you IGA for being there for our community!

I have lived in Carterville 2 yrs and since we are elderly we were depending on Borowiak's IGA…read moreFoodliner. We are disappointed in the fresh fruit & vegetables. We have thrown away more than we have able to eat. I bought 6 packages of chicken breast . There was only 9 or 10 packages in the bin. I checked the first one & saw the date to sell by was Oct. 9 so it had a couple of days left. I assumed the rest had the same date. I got home, opened one package and put in a pan and opened the 2nd and dropped in the pan just as the odor hit me! They smelled so bad I gagged. The pck was dated to sell by Sept 30. that pkg was 1 wk past selling. The manager would only say I would be refunded and he was sorry & I told him he should have said he would find who checked the meat and it wouldn't happen again. I don't think the man even knows what he should be doing. The deli is great! I won't buy any thing else in that store unless it is a can or the deli. before I left with my refund I looked at the leaf lettuce. there were 7 packages and when turned over, every one showed rotten thru the bag! I mentioned this to the check out girl. I wonder how they get by with the health department.

Sal's Bistro is located right on "the strip" in Carbondale, near Southern Illinois University…read more While out and about running errands today, we decided to stop in and try it out after hearing good things and reading a couple of good reviews online. There is plenty of seating in the dining area. Walk up and order at the counter. Everything was fresh and delicious. Made to order and you can modify any menu item to your liking. We ordered the combo so we could try a small sandwich and a small salad. The only issue is, there is nothing small about them! Both were delicious, but a meal within itself. I couldn't finish mine and ended up bringing half of each home! We tried the Triple Berry Salad, Greek salad, and the Chicken Bacon Ranch on ciabatta bread sandwiches. If you like fresh ingredients and healthier options, this is the place for you! We will definitely be back...

Excellent. The veggie sandwich is fantastic, but so is Sal's Special. Highly recommend.read more

This is easily one of my favorite places to eat in SO IL. I've been going here for years and never…read morehave been disappointed! I always get my staple, chicken pad Thai level 2 and never deviate from that. I've tried other dishes that friends have gotten over the years and liked them, but I just am in love with their pad Thai. Their food is tasty and flavorful every time. They recently redid Thai D when they closed for Covid and the restaurant is very trendy now. The wait on food is never too long even when they're full! I haven't ever had bad service though I do prefer some waitresses over others!! Also, the owner has a super unique story and it's on a plaque on the wall so definitely check it out when you go! I will say if you are someone who enjoys spice, some cooks are heavier then other cooks w/ it so sometimes a level 5 feels like a 4 and sometimes it feels like a 7 haha. Just saying maybe go lighter and ask for more Chile flakes if you want it more spicy. Definitely would recommend this place to anyone wanting to diversify their palate for the night!

Definitely enjoyed this Thai restaurant and next time I'm in town I will try another fish. I had…read morethe pineapple fried rice and it was great portion size. The server was excellent he suggested different menu items. Great service. Ambiance nice.

Oh boy, where to start. I guess I'll begin with the positive things about this place; the…read morebartenders/servers (they're the same people) are friendly...and that's pretty much it. There are QR codes on the bar for the beer menu. It isn't accurate, they're out of several. I was told by a staff member (again, it's hard to tell who fills what role so I'll just call them staff members from here on) that they are "locked out" of that account so I should check the board behind the bar. The board lists the flavor and usually the type of beer. It does not list the manufacturer or really any other details. At this point I ordered a beer and the chicken nachos. I received the beer promptly. I finished that one, then another. Still no nachos. After an hour+ and 3 beers, I cashed out and left. At least they never tried to charge me for the nachos. I witnessed numerous dishes returned to the kitchen. There were 2, sometimes 3 staff members for the entire bar and dining room. All were friendly but seemed inexperienced. I witnessed at least 2 on their phones at some point. Last but not least, the atmosphere. The place could be really amazing. When I was there, the bar was sticky. 3 of the lights above the bar were burned out and the fixtures, obviously intended for old looking filament bulbs had bright LEDs installed giving the ambiance of a hospital waiting room. The recessed can style lighting in the rest of the establishment wasn't much better. The stools at the bar are seriously worn. It's almost worth visiting for the spectacle...almost. Update: they did charge me for the nachos. I misread the receipt that night.

Lots of good beer and bourbon selection!! Super friendly staff!…read more Come for the social. We had some food too. Props to chef who hand made the burger for the Horseshoe. Legit handmade the patty. There is a patio for nice weather as well. Perfect location from nearby hotels and minor league ball park.

Our Absolute Favorite! Friendly service and the BEST food! Pork tacos are my go to but the…read morequesadillas are awesome too and my husband is a huge fan of the burritos! And the tamales are beyond compare! Yes, it's a little place but most definitely worth the stop/trip!!!! Bring cash and a healthy appetite - you will not be disappointed!!!

I've been coming here for nearly 30 years for their tamales all the way from Benton, IL. These are…read moreamazing

Food is great. Service is great. The cost is a little higher but totally worth it. I like the…read moreexperience and mood of the place.

Food was good. The only problem was that the cook came out and wiped his face with his hands and…read morestarting cooking again. He was sweating and did not attempt to clean his hands. Will not go back ever.