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    Original Tacos

    3.9 (17 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    No seasoned dry boiled chicken - A taco filled with shredded chicken, shredded lettuce, and melted cheese, served on a paper plate with a blue and white design.
    Reed M.

    Never again. Went here for pickup based off reviews and I want to personally ask these people if they've ever had real Mexican food? Starting off you have to pay for chips? There's your first sign. I ordered chips and queso on their menu. They gave me the queso and no chips then we had to ask for the chips which was a problem because they charge for them. I knew that and thought I paid for them. So she gives us half a bag of the most stale thin layered and terribly over salted chips. I pulled out a bag of Tostitos at home and those were better. Then to the basic tacos I ordered, both chicken and beef. I got boiled plain chicken with no seasoning... the beef tasted somewhat burnt with maybe a little seasoning. That's enough said. I don't usually down local businesses but this was so horrible I'll never eat here again.

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    Cheryl F.

    No longer Case Gomez , It is now Original Tacos . Good homemade Mexican food. The chicken tortilla soup the best I've ever had very good!! :-) My husband really love the homemade salsa. chicken fajita were good. The torta was good. Not much for atmosphere. but home made food and service was great!

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    Great food on time and ready when picked up. Will definitely return. The appreciate the business and deliver on their product.

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    Cinco De Mayo - Two bean tostadas and a cheese enchilada

    Cinco De Mayo

    (3 reviews)

    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.

    La Familia - Chips and Salsa

    La Familia

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    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.

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