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.

Take a moment and get off the interstate. Good food. Great service. Save room for the pie.read more

Service is one and done. What's your order and we will never come back again. Someone else will run…read morethe food and that's your last chance to get anything you need. I hate places that serve like this but I gave it 3 times and all 3 times this happened. Food is fine. Nothing to brag about.

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

This place is a time-warp back to 2015! I suppose they started it when self-serve fro-yo was a big…read morething, and it just somehow hung on in town even as the trends shifted. In any case, the ice cream is pretty good. Not spectacular, but they have a lot of flavors and they come through pretty clearly. Pecan was probably a highlight, berry and chocolate were about average.

This is a small restaurant that really packs a punch. I've been told this is authentic Filipino…read morefood, and it tastes like it. Everything I've tried has been delicious. It's a family run business and everyone is incredibly kind. They take their time explaining the menu, especially if you're new to Filipino dishes. The fried pork belly is on another level, and the lumpia are something I could eat every day. There's seating inside, but I noticed a lot of people doing take-out too. Either way, it's a great spot and one I'm glad we have in town.

This is the first time I've been to this restaurant in about three years. when I first went, the…read morebusiness wasn't doing so well then and they were on the verge of closing. They must've found their audience because they were doing really well now and their food is fantastic. Close a couple pictures of the food. My wife and I have and I can't say enough about it. It was so flavorful the people they're very nice very friendly very accommodating. If you haven't tried out mom you need to get in there ASAP. This place is really good. I hope they stick around for a long time because I will be a longtime customer.

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

We came here for Sunday lunch with the family and had a great experience from start to finish…read more Jessica was our server and she was amazing!! Great personality, spot-on service and just made the whole visit wonderful. I had the spicy fried rice with tofu, Mom ordered the noodle soup with Katsu chicken, and Dad went appetizer style for dinner with the potstickers and the Thai D platter. The boys had pad see ewe and panang curry. Everything was fresh, hot, and came out quickly. We were seated just before noon (a great time to come on Sunday, because by 12:30-1:00 it was really filling up) and got a perfect table. If you're not sure what to get your first time here, consider ordering a few appetizers as your main. You'll get to try different things, and the portions are generous. My dad couldn't even finish all of his. The restaurant has a great vibe and is very inviting and cozy. This would be a great spot for a date.

This is our go to place whenever we are here. We had ordered…read moreveg soup, fried rice and pad ke maw. For the desert sticky fried rice. Somehow bothe the service anand food was not that great, hope this is just a glitch. Ambiance was excellent as always.

Food and beer were delicious. Italian beef sandwhich and southwest patty melt were spot on. Service…read moreis a little slow, but bartenders are waiting on everyone. Come in, relax, enjoy your time, and your food and drink.

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.

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

Forgot to check in here twice, but came here 2 days in a row. Small hole in the wall with pleasant…read morestaff. Male in front was helpful and is always the one working the front I hear. I ordered multiple tacos, tostadas, quesadilla with meat, and tamales. I got all the meats to try them all. Tamales only come in pork though. Food was authentic and tasted fresh. Loved the tacos. Has a corn tortilla. 2 soft tortillas for every taco to hold it together. Lime and green sauce (mild) add that nice kick to take it to the next level. Toastada was fine. Crunchy shell, but I would rather spend the money on tacos and tamales. Quesadilla was good. Right amount of natural melted cheese (white) and did not ooze out of quesadilla. Got chicken. Tamales came with the corn husk. Tasted great. Corn dough or masa was soft and had good texture. Slightly wet though from the steam I suppose. All of them come in pork only, and mine did not have much pork in it. Got the guava jarritos and the green apple soda the second time. Now to talk about some meat! Steak - thinly, small cut. Crispy and chewy. Perfect balance of spices/flavor, but not overpowering taste of the steak. Chicken - tender, small shredded. I do not think spices are added to this one or you can not really tell. Pork - tender. Good and also plain (no to little spices added to me) Tongue - very tender. Had lots of natural flavor. If you never had it, it's worth a shot. Better not to know until you've already eaten it :) Chorizo (sausage)- has a spicy kick and lots of spices on this one. Makes the meat orange/red in color. Meat is crispy. The next day I came back again in the late afternoon and they ran out of Chile relleno and tamales :( I guess you have to get there earlier or quicker than the rush. The employee told me you can call ahead so they can reserve some for you if needed (he could tell I was sad). The Chile relleno varies in spiciness so it's a fun/dangerous gamble.

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.