e restraraunt is amazing! The food was fairly priced and had…read moreHUGE portions. The food was delicious (all four of us loved our dinners that included a chicken burrito, mole enchiladas, steak tacos, and the best vegan burrito ever!) The guacamole, chips and salsa and the beans and rice were also outstanding. The service was prompt, attentive and friendly. The ambiance was simple and plain with some fancy paintings. No need to dress up. We will return again! Next time I will take photos!

I was craving some tacos and found La Amistad as a local place to try. I saw some reviews and…read moredecided to give it a try! Despite placing my order and having a 15 minute wait time, I got there 5 minutes after my expected wait time and the order was not even close to completion. I had to wait another 10 minutes. The restaurant was not busy and it was a 2PM on a Saturday, so not necessarily the busiest time. I was pretty unimpressed with the tacos and guacamole. Everything lacked flavor and the tacos could have used more seasoning as well. It's safe to say the food was okay at best. One thing to note is that their online photo of their tacos look NOTHING like their actual tacos. I'm pretty sure it's a stock photo and there is no where indicated on the site that it's not their product. The tacos came with lettuce and tomatoes, which were fresh, but really threw off the flavor and taco experience. There was more lettuce than anything else. It was so disappointing to not get onion and cilantro with the tacos. I had the chicken taco dinner and added a steak taco for some variety. The refried beans were okay and the rice could have used more flavoring. The guacamole was missing lime and it was so bland. The prices for the food weren't bad. Overall, I don't think I'll be coming back here for a while. I'd like to check out other tacos with actual traditional recipes.

The food was very bland. I got one of the soups and it tasted very plain and sort of grainy and the…read morechicken pieces were big. Even after I added a lot of seasonings it was still lacking flavor. The other dish we had was the bistec a la mexicana which was also bland, the sauce didnt have any flavor as well. The food was mediocre overall. The atmosphere is very beautiful though. Although it took a while the servers were very attentive.

I was in the area and needed some food (had missed breakfast and it was 1 pm). I was immediately…read moregreeted, with a large choice of table and bar seating - it's more spacious than it looks from the outside. Turns out a lot of their breakfast items are considered brunch! Perfect. I got the vegetarian breakfast burrito -- perfect if you want that Mexican touch without the spice (which was my mood at the time). Huge and incredibly delicious. Eggs, avocado, cheese, sour cream, tomatoes... all the good stuff. The cup of coffee was massive with just a perfect hint of cinnamon. Now, of course, they have chorizo breakfast burritos and other spicy options, and a nice lunch special menu (which included fish tacos, and chicken tinga burritos, and more), plus their full regular menu. And, of course, they have Taco Tuesday.

Came in for a solo lunch alone. The vibes are so homey with lots of plants and a sweet smile from…read morethe staff. Ordered a plate and they brought me freshly fried chips and two delicious salsas. Complimentary appetizers are rare these days but they weren't done! They also brought me a little cup of an incredible bean soup, I enjoyed every drop of it! My meal came and everything was nicely seasoned, generously portioned, beautifully served! Fresh warm tortillas to scoop up the sauce and veggies, a great lunch! Definitely will return for dinner sometime!

El Tezcal just added another notch to my bandolier of go-to Mexican restaurants. Based on Yelp…read morereviews, I'd bookmarked ETM and was excited when an errand took me to the Albany Park neighborhood. I was warmly greeted, told to sit anywhere--I chose a table by the window--and was promptly served with tortilla chips accompanied by red and green salsas. My server recommended the chicken enchiladas with a rich mole negro. When she said that owner/chef Reyna had just finished cooking a batch--mole is time intensive--I leapt. Served with rice and beans and a small salad, the dish was muy delicioso! An on-the-house bowl of chicken noodle soup was equally good. The tab--very, very reasonable! El Tezcal is BYOB so I'll definitely be back with my wife and cervezas. Muchas gracias, Yelpers, for your suggestion!

Amazing Experience At Mas Allá Del Sol! The Food Is Definitely On The Pricier Side, But It Was…read moreAbsolutely Worth It. They Had A Dragonfruit Margarita Special That We Could Not Get Enough Of, It Was Delicious! Even Though The Restaurant Was Completely Packed, Our Server Made Us Feel Like We Were Her Only Table, Mind You We Were A Group Of Nine. She Was Extremely Personable, Attentive, And Provided Excellent Service Throughout The Night. The Mariachi Band Was Also A Huge Plus And Made The Atmosphere Even More Enjoyable. We'll Definitely Be Back Soon!

Recommend to us by a different server at another restaurant. Being from San Diego California, I…read morefelt it was bold of someone to recommend Mexican food to someone who lives right next to Mexico and eats loads of mom and pop homemade Mexican food. But it was truly amazing. The server gave us the history and where their family is from and how the food is traditional to their area of Mexico and the state of Mexico. Aside from what is pictured we also ordered ceviche and this fried cheese. The ceviche was different than what I would normally order, it's on the sweeter side, but oh so good. And can't go wrong with fried cheese. We tasted the mole sauce, as it can be hit or miss for me, and it was spicy and not too sweet with lots of chile flavor. Didn't end up ordering it, as I tend to shy away from chicken dishes. Our entrees were amazing. Between the three of us we split everything. Two apps two entrees and finished with guava cheesecake. So dang yummy. We all got different margaritas. The flight was great, there was a special coconut marg that we subbed in, and then also got the mezcal margarita which was so good. The restaurant was not busy on a weekday at 7:30, but I imagine it is normally poppin on the weekends. It's cute and cozy with plenty of seating. The staff is so thorough and so kind. My only critique is that the booths are so tight. I was like chest to the table with no space. Just asked to move to a regular table and it was no issue. Would return 10000x to eat everything else on the menu.

I tried this place on a recommendation for my friend and stopped in one evening…read more After looking over the menu, I asked if they have burrito dinners unfortunately they do not do burrito dinners. They had entrées on the menu that were dinners. So I ordered a Carne Asada burrito with everything. Everything includes lettuce, tomato, cilantro, and onion. I also ordered a little container of guacamole. They make your meal to order, I love that my steak is cooked fresh and not just reheated. The dining area was cute and tidy. I received my food and went home. The carne asada had really good flavor and was tender. Just the right amount of lettuce, tomato, onion and cilantro. The red salsa had a little kick with a tinge of vinegar, I'm assuming. The green salsa was very mild. The guacamole was delicious, with small chunks of avocado. It also had onion, tomatoes and super fresh. This place would have received five stars, but the lack of a dinner with rice and beans was a letdown. Especially the more expensive entrée's had the option of rice and beans. And the price of the burrito was on the higher side, the trade off was it was freshly prepared.

Great people, great food. Tons of meat on the burritos. I think the torta is the best value. Great…read moresalsa verde. Muy bueno!

Had burritos, one chicken, one steak. Delicious and generous in size…read more Excellent product, by every measurement. The ingredients, the preparation, the efficiency, and they are reasonably priced.

This is the best horchata place in Chicago! The people are so nice and the service is excellent.read more

Food: 2.2/5. As a big fan of chilaquiles, I was excited to…read moretry Tiztal Cafe's chilaquiles after hearing theirs was one of the best in town. Maybe my expectations were too high, but I was very disappointed. The chilaquiles were disappointing and lacked flavor. Not pictured is my girlfriend's chicken chilaquiles. The chicken was bland - I don't think they seasoned it at all. It also looked bad - just one big white piece of chicken that looked like they just threw it on the grill with no thought. That's not chilaquiles, at least not in my book. I will not be coming back. Service: 2/5. Inattentive service.

The food was absolutely spectacular -- hands down the highlight of our visit. Everything we ordered…read morewas flavorful, fresh, and honestly exceeded expectations. It's clear the kitchen really knows what they're doing. The restaurant was very busy, which I completely understand. I know how overwhelming it can get for servers, especially during rush hours, so I'm always patient with that. That said, the service was just alright. We were a bit ignored at times, We even spoke Spanish since the staff were Hispanic (and so are we), hoping that might make communication smoother, but unfortunately the service still didn't match the high standard set by the food. Overall, I'd come back for the food without hesitation -- I just hope the service improves to match how great the dishes are.

Andersonville neighborhood, Chicago Great food, great…read moreservice. Menu tends to Mexican standards, but with outstanding Mole. Great margaritas, good selection of cervezas, and mexi-sodas. Burritos seem to be a specialty, with a number of options. But same with enchiladas, quesadillas, etc. it's all goood.

I ate at Susupuato for a special event, and found the food to be fantastic and the service just as…read moregood. Their spinach-and-cheese enchiladas were superb, the beans & rice hit the spot, and a friend raved about their chicken w/mole. And while their team was running around to get everything served, they went out of their way to help an attendee w/dietary restrictions. Five stars all around!