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.

I lived in Southern California that has really good Mexican food. Currently live in Florida and…read morehad dinner when I was visiting this area. It was around 5:00pm and there was hardly any cars in front. Had the best taco in my life here. They had a nice portion of Guac and the Salsa and Chips were excellent. I would be a regular if it was near my home. By around 6:00pm, people started entering the place. Friendly staff too.

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.

Phenomenal spot I travel quite a bit . It's hard to find good food around here and this is…read moredefinitely one that hit home for me. . And the service is incredible. Very clean.

We go here at least 2 times a week,the food is authentic,tastes amazing,service is wonderful, the…read morepeople there are so friendly and helpful,and the ambiance is excellent!! We love this resturant and you will too,so give it a try!

It was not very good. The steak was chewy and tough. Great…read moreservice but food not the best

I gave them another chance tonight and came out extremely disappointed again. I ordered carne asada…read moretacos and barely ate 2 of the 3. They were dry as cardboard, not much flavor and contained quite a bit of gristle. I complained to the server and he didn't seem to care either way. Prior to this visit, I had ordered the carnitas there. Most of what I got were big chunks of pork fat. I had pointed it out that time as well with the same results. The servers pretend they don't understand you when there is a problem. I'd go elsewhere.

My husband and I stopped in for lunch. The staff met us at the door. We were seated quickly and…read morethey took our drink orders. Chips, salsa were served immediately. We ordered the molcajeti for two. The food came quickly and was piping hot. The waitstaff was attentive and provided refills for our drinks. The molcajeti came with shrimp, chicken, steak, chorizo, peppers and onions. It came with sides of beans, rice, salad, guacamole, and pico. The food was plentiful, fresh and had excellent flavor. The restaurant and bathrooms were clean, neat and orderly. We would definitely recommend this restaurant.

This is THE BEST Mexican food around! We live in Dubuque and when we want Mexican, we drive to…read moreBellevue to come here! The waitstaff is friendly and very knowledgeable about their food. Very clean and fun atmosphere. Very Good margaritas and Great drink specials! I always seem to get the chicken fajita burrito, but it's SO good! My husband had the chili rellenos today and loved it! My friend had the beef taco salad, added refried beans and pico de gallo, and also loved it! And because it was her birthday, they brought her some very yummy sopapillas and gave her a beautiful hat to wear while they sang her happy birthday! Great people, great place and great food!

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

The staff here were very nice and friendly assisting me with my order. I ended up getting 6 asada…read moretacos since it was my first time visiting this restaurant. The wait was not bad at all and the tacos taste really good. I definitely plan on coming back to try other things on the menu.

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

I had birria tacos and they were delicious. Chips and salsa…read morewere also very good. The service isn't speedy, but the staff is very nice and it's worth a little extra time.

I did a pick up order and the girl at the register was completely rude. They forgot to put…read moresomething in my order when I called it in. And when I asked if they could add it, they said it was gonna be like a 45 minute wait for a stinking taco one taco was gonna be a 45 minute wait so I left without my tortillas and my taco. And she was rude. I doubt I'll be back.

This is my ALL TIME FAVORITE place in all of Dubuque!! No joke I have not had a better Al Pastor…read moreTaco ANYWHERE in the entire Midwest (possibly the entire US). Not to mention their rice and beans is to die for. Genuinely I went back to my home town Mexican place and suddenly I was disappointed because it's just nothing compared to Lalo's! And on top of it all service is incredible! Every server is so kind and I come so often they know my order. The place is always clean and well decorated. I LOVE it here. I figured it was about time to leave a good review! I will never visit Dubuque without stopping at Lalo's!

This is our new favorite Mexican Restaurant! The portions are very generous and equally delicious…read more The service is attentive and knowledgeable. The restaurant is a rustic, neighborhood place with limited tables, but it is cute as can be and very special.

The food and service were good and the restaurant seemed clean. The food was good and the prices…read morewere very reasonable.

Will always be our favorite Mexican restaurant, food is fantastic and staff is always there to keep…read moreyour drinks and chips full. Wonderful atmosphere and ambiance.

Great food!! Food is always so good and such kind service. The place is super cute and clean too…read more Very authentic environment and reasonable pricing . Just an overall great place.

Great food and service would definitely recommend I love the spicy hot sauce to go with the foodread more