Incredible place to eat some delicious quality Mexican food! Never have had an unpleasant…read moreexperience every time me and my family come to this place. Very quick service on top of that! That ambiance is very pleasant along with very nice staff even when they're busy! I honestly don't have anything I can complain about this restaurant. Always quality food!

Just want to start off by saying that I eat here weekly, and have for months. On this particular…read moreday I ordered my standard burrito I always order. Unfortunately they put lettuce and tomatoes on it, and I am allergic to tomato's. I called back and just explained the situation, I didn't want to blame anyone just simply stating perhaps I misspoke or it didn't get written down. I was informed several times there's nothing anyone can do, and I'd have to call back tomorrow. I said I am not trying to file a complaint or even get a refund, I'd really just like to pick up a new burrito. She reluctantly agreed. When I arrived, she decided to reprimand me further about my etiquette and how long it took me. The remade burrito itself was 1/3rd the normal size, poorly made with nothing inside. If they make something this simple turn into this big of an ordeal, and then deliberately give me a poorly made burrito, almost 4 inches shorter than the standard I paid for out of spite, what else did they do to it? For obvious reasons, It went right into the trash. I would like to point out as well, after tipping 20%, this burrito was just short of $17. Whether you live here in town, or are just passing through, I would definitely spend your money elsewhere.

Great food, love the Kevin special drinks are very good, great service. Love this placeread more

My cousin and aunt rave about this place and brought me here for lunch. Oooo it's good…read more I like the interior of this restaurant. Festive decor and friendly staff. Nice clean bathroom. We were promptly greeted and given lunch and specials menus. The menu is enormous and plenty of choices for any palate. I found what I wanted, bean tostadas and cheese enchiladas. I love the finely shredded white cheese they sprinkled on top of the bean tostadas. I got the Vegetarian C plate which was $10.99. I admit I was not too crazy about the cheese enchilada but it was OK. I was pleased that the server allowed me to get another bean tostada in place of the bean burrito. We shared a bowl of white queso dip yummmmmm! Hot gooey deliciousness. It was a very generous serving and we took some of it home. Cousin got the Burrito Tapatio holy cow it is the biggest burrito ever!!!! There should be a warning on the menu to let customers know it is the size of your head. Seriously. It is enough for at least three meals. My aunt got some corn tacos which she enjoyed. Very reasonably priced and a tasty meal, great service.

This place is so good! It's actually called "La Luna" now. Order the chips and salsa - so great!…read more Friendly service, fresh food, large portions. They don't skimp here!

Delicious and inexpensive. Great Mexican food. So glad we stopped by. Will be back again for sure…read more The combo plate was amazing. And the side of peppers had some kick

This looks like it will be kinda of a dump inside from looking at the outside. But when you get in…read moreOh My it is lovely !!! We had never been here before and came in on a Bingo night, so that was super fun. The food was delicious. Many options and all that we had were good. The inside decor is pretty as well and the servers are super friendly. I would totally go back and since I won a burrito dinner in Bingo for the kid we will be headed back again soon.

Excellent, authentic food each and every time! The service here is top notch and they host a lot of…read morefun events for the community. Not pictured but they make a ton of fun, delicious drinks and their al pastor tacos are some of the best I've ever had. We'll be back again and again!

I think I've just sampled the worst Mexican dinner I have ever had. Nothing had flavor. They asked…read moreif I wanted a box I said no thank you, I didn't like it. Ate 1 enchilada out of 3. The ground beef had a decent flavor but everything else bland as all get out. Plus the cheddar cheese was a turn off for me. The waiter never checked in on us. Never asked to refill our beverages. Just brought us the bill. Sorry Bellevue... not sorry

Food and drinks are always good! Staff is great as well! Make sure to get a large margaritaread more

Juan is AN AMAZING server, in a great mood every time we see him and extremely kind, the food is…read moreabsolutely amazing and tastes great no matter what, drinks are yummmmm Amazing place to go to for dates, fun nights with good food, and family friendly for the kiddos as well, will definitely be regulars!!

Lalo's is easily the best Mexican in Dubuque. Absolutely love the food, the service is great, the…read morewaiters are always fun to talk with and kind.

All around excellent! Birria is outstanding, tamales are packed to go. Salsas are great.read more

Had some lunch in Rochelle in a travel center. It has a few counters including this one that has…read moreMexican beverages and food. Taqueria Los 3 Molcajetes is among the most authentic you can get around here. A limited menu but everything is good. The prices are cheap thankfully. Found out where this place was after seeing it on the map and looking for it. It's actually located in the Petro Shopping Center along with a few other restaurants. This is barely more than a counter and a few tables. A few things made to order. There's others that are premade. It's $3 for mango pineapple juice. There's fruit pieces in it too. A lot of authentic flavors. It's $3 to get a taco. We got the Cactus and the Potato Tacos. Lots of spiciness after putting the hot sauce on. The potatoes were the better ones and we got more stuff. Got to check this out if traveling through here. It's closed Mondays. They have options for vegetarians.

This is a great restaurant! Service is great the workers are fantastic!! Love this place so much!!read more

Best authentic Mexican food at great prices, well worth the trip on the price savings aloneread more

We were driving down rt 52 about lunchtime, so I googled mexican food near me and La Esmeralda's…read morepopped up so we tapped directions and was directed right to it, however we were kind of unsure if it was the right place or even if it was open but we parked on the street and went in. The building is not very handicap accessible but there is a rail to hold onto while navigating the 2 steps at the entrance. The building is a beautiful old building which we appreciated. It is a very small place but welcoming, and the smell as you walked in was magnificent. We were welcomed in and directed to the service window. There were menus there to choose from. The choices are pretty standard, but the smells in there made it difficult to narrow it down to one dish. We ordered a chicken quesadilla, a steak chimichanga with rice and beans, we picked our beverages from a cooler near the ordering window and went to sit at one of the few tables to choose from. They brought out a basket of very tasty homemade chips and pico, I asked for hot sauce and was brought 2 bottles red was hot, and green was mild both were delicious. Shortly after, our food was delivered. It looked as wonderful as it tasted. Everything we ordered was very fresh and flavorful. The serving sizes were perfect. The one thing you should know is they are a cash only establishment. We will definitely be back to try something else, the people at the table near us recommended the steak tacos.

This is an amazing family restaurant with excellent food and outstanding service…read more I was staying in a nearby hotel and craving Mexican food. I found this local family restaurant and had an excellent experience. I walked in and placed an order for carry out so I could take it back to my hotel. I ordered cheese enchiladas, bean dip, chips and salsa. While I was waiting for my food to be prepared I had a chance to look around the dining area. The interior decor is eclectic. Very unique collection of items on display. Service was super friendly. I could tell the employees genuinely cared about their customers. My food was ready quickly, and everything I had ordered was excellent. The chips were phenomenal, house made, crispy and delicious. Salsa was fresh and tasty. The rice was savory and beans were a good texture and flavorful. Enchiladas were very tasty. The menu is extensive with many unique entrées I will plan to return the next time I'm in the area .

When it comes to a place like this, which is clearly a family-run "mom-and-pop" shop, I want to be…read morea little more lenient. I recognize they are operating in a different environment, especially being over two hours away from the competition found in Chicago. In any case, I found myself hungry in Rock Falls, so I stopped in at La Familia. I had the opportunity to try a carnitas taco, an al pastor taco, and a tamale. I also ordered an horchata to drink. The food was a mixed bag, but with some notable high points. The highlight of the meal was the tamale. The exterior was soft and flavorful, and the interior was appropriately meaty with a good, mild flavor. I believe this was my first experience with a tamale, and it was an enjoyable one at that. For the tacos, I appreciated that the proteins, onion, and cilantro were all in balance and that they didn't skimp on the meat. I am a traditionalist and asked for my tacos with just onion and cilantro, rather than their standard of lettuce, tomato, and cheese. While the meat had a mild flavor and wasn't completely bland, it needed something more to stand on its own. To be fair, there is salsa, lime, and two varieties of El Yucateco hot sauce available. However, being the purist I am, it is my belief that food should be able to stand alone without condiments. That said, with these tacos, it felt like something was lacking--perhaps sauce, crema, or pineapple with the al pastor. I'd also like to call out the complimentary chips and salsa offered at the beginning of the meal. I loved that the salsa was served in a little spouted container and that the tortilla chips were clearly homemade. They were a bit unusual, with layers flaking off (not a bad thing, just not often seen in restaurants). I also liked that they had a little bit of salt... far too many places skip that, and how can you skip the salt? My horchata was an absolute delight with great flavor. It was a tad sweet for my taste, but that's more a matter of personal preference than a technical issue. The service was a major highlight. It was very kind, knowledgeable, and attentive. The staff was also quick and efficient. Final Verdict: La Familia is very solid and respectable as a family-run, home-cooking-style restaurant. While to be 100% honest it doesn't hold a candle to some of the things you might find in downtown Chicago, Pilsen, or Cicero, that isn't the expectation. With this in mind, it does its job well. While I'm not going to come all the way back to Rock Falls just to eat here, when I find myself in town, I can't say I would be totally against it.