"A wonderful 'going away' meal for my daughter before her move back to NYC! We visited Bendita…read moreCocina around 1 PM and were seated right away. The mushroom and butternut squash soups are both amazing--highly recommend tasting both if you're with a friend! My daughter loved her Caprese sandwich, and I'm so glad I asked our waitress, Juliette, for her favorite empanada pick--the Spinach and Cheese was the absolute correct choice. My husband loved his Chef Zee chicken salad, too. Service was timely, professional and friendly. Got daughter to airport on time, Thank you. We will be back,

I wanted to take out my Valentine out for a nice dinner so I set up a double date with my friend…read moreand his valentine. I decided to make 7 pm reservations for our favorite Argentinian Restaurant! It was easy and painless to make. A quick call. Driving to the restaurant, I was expecting it to be jam packed as the restaurant eating area is small and cozy. As we pulled into the parking lot, my hunch was confirmed. The parking lot was full and we can see people outside. We arrived a couple minutes before 7 and when I walked in, I had to work my way through people waiting to be seated. The staff was non stop busy and was in and out of the kitchen. Based on how packed it was, I knew it reservations would not be on time but for how long? I checked in and the staff member told me that a 4 top was just finishing, and it is ours as soon as they are done paying - 15 -20 minutes at the most is what he estimated. 15 minutes later, we were seated. I was happy considering how busy they were and the communication was great. We received heart shaped bread and water immediately and that was nice. They usually have breadsticks so I loved the touch of the shaped bread. The staff took a little while to get our food order, my guess was it was to pace the kitchen and the wait staff. It was ok cause we had great company at the table. We got our order in and the server was great and apologized for the wait and we totally understood. My wife and I shared a meal. Two empanadas and their cheese lasagna. My friend got calamari to share and ribeye steak. His wife got the pasta with shrimp. The appetizers came out in a timely matter, hot and fresh. The empanadas are homemade (spinach cheese and capreses). The crust is the make it break for empanadas and it was good as usual. The main course meals came out and they already split our meal which was unexpected and great service. The steak looked scrumptious and the pasta looked well dressed. As for as our lasagna, the amount of sauce was well balanced, the flavor of the tomato cream sauce had a nice tang to it, it was not loose or too thick. The pasta was tender and the parm, ricotta, and mozzarella was cheese had the right amount of each and topped with shaved parm. I loved it and would get it again. I'm a pescatarian but when I saw my friend's ribeye, I just had to try a slice. And did I make the right choice. The meat was tender and was cooked to the right temp. The chimichurri was delicious and pairs well the steak. What's Valentine's Day without sweets! We ordered Tiramisu and Flan Con Dulce De Leche to share and they were solid choices. Both were good and very tasty. The sizes were perfect to share although I would have made room to eat both of hem to myself. The overall experience was great considering how busy it was. The staff were exceptionally friendly and kept that excitement of serving the customers knowing how busy the restaurant was. I highly recommend this place do far, the friends were have dined here with has come back multiple times. They would send my text messages with pics of them dining. I always respond, "did I miss the invite?"

The restaurant was packed when we arrived. The hostess seemed annoyed that we were asking for a…read moretable when we first arrived and then we were seated at a table very close to the other tables. Our server was super nice, attentive, and made sure to provide recommendations. We did struggle to get more chips throughout the meal and had to ask 3 different employees for another basket. I ordered the shrimp quesdilla at the recommendation of the server and it was delicious! Large portion and came with a small serving of guacamole. We had started with the tableside guacamole, which was fun to both watch and eat! The side of rice and beans were a little bland, but a very large portion.

Great neighborhood spot - it's super fun for birthdays or any sort of gathering. Food is always…read moregreat, as are the overall vibe of the restaurant. On this particular Saturday, it took a while to get service, but we enjoyed our drinks - I loved my spicy roasted pineapple margarita - and complementary delicious chips and salsa. We also got the ceviche for the table - this was an interesting take on ceviche in a red cocktail sauce in a martini glass. It was tasty and refreshing to start. I also got the azteca salad with salmon as my entree - the salad portion was big, but the salmon was small and overcooked a bit. My fiance's combination fajitas of steak and shrimp were delicious though with lots of veggies and toppings.

We had a nice time in this restaurant. we are so lucky to…read morehave a nice server name Maria P. The food was delicious too. Thank for Maria P !! we will be back !!

The first time we tried Mago about a year ago, it was great! The lady manning the guacamole cart…read morewas very accommodating and allowed us to adjust the spiciness and lime-ness of our guacamole order. The samples of mole sauces was also a good idea that made us confident on which mole dish to order. I was looking forward to returning this past summer and even took friends who have never been. I was disappointed that all the dishes we ordered were very salty. It was a busy weekend during Harmony Fest and the place was packed. We already waited awhile to get our food that to have to complain and wait another time for them to fix the issue would have kept us there even longer. Not a good idea with a toddler in tow. Anyway, we won't be returning.

This place is awesome. But I also knew what I was getting into…read more Yes, this place is expensive. Yes, this place is loud. Yes, this place is meant for instagram. THAT'S THE POINT! This is meant to be your crazy expensive birthday bash or celebration, not an every day place. We are lucky to have a gem like this in Schaumburg with very busy servers who try their absolute best to give you a flashy service with delicious food. Are you seriously expecting this to be $50 meal for four? No way. There are many places you can get the same thing. Every time I've gone here, I've spent good money that I worked hard for, and have had great memories in the process. If you're expecting a simple Mexican restaurant, this is not your place. This is high end and very busy. Make a reservation, call in advance to make sure it's set. OpenTable is used by many restaurants, so you can't blame this restaurant for OpenTable's mistakes. The Los Tres Huastecos was PHENOMENAL. The Camarones Calavera was really fun to watch, experience, and eat. I don't drink, but my family loved their flashy drinks (the Deseo was their favorite). They made sure my father felt special on his birthday with a sash, a custom menu (which we requested for in advance with our reservation), and most servers took a moment to say happy birthday even when they weren't serving our table!! Chris was a fantastic server who despite being very busy, did a wonderful job with his service. I won't defend a place for no reason; I truly had a wonderful time that deserves its praise. I research everywhere I go, so obviously when my paycheck hasn't cleared, I'm not going here. But you also wouldn't go to Fogo De Chao or Hell's Kitchen and expect it to be as cheap as my burger at a Chili's (which I love as well). (Also for the comments about the guac, I do agree, but I've also seen the same size portion at other chains for the same price. *cough* south of the boarder *cough*)

If you're looking for a spot to celebrate a birthday or any special occasion, this place absolutely…read moredelivers. The whole experience feels like a party from start to finish. They offer these fun drink packages with sparklers and a whole crew coming out to hype you up--it's honestly such a cool touch and makes the night feel extra special. Just a heads up, it does get pretty loud--but in a good way. The music, energy, and overall vibe really bring the place to life, so if you're into that lively atmosphere, you'll love it. We went all in and ordered one of the giant shareable drinks for our group of six. It was definitely worth it for the experience, though a bit light on alcohol given the size. Pro tip: order a round of shots too--they serve them in this awesome airplane presentation, which just adds to the fun. Food-wise, everything was really solid. The octopus was a standout--perfectly cooked and super flavorful. The only letdown was the salmon; the portion felt a bit small for an entrée. Overall, great vibes, fun presentation, and a perfect place to celebrate with a group. Would definitely go back for another occasion.

I have eaten here more times than I can count, and the food has always been great! I have…read morerecommended this place to so many people.

This place is a hidden gem!…read more My husband was craving something very specific; Pupusas. We have been to Pupuseria Cheros a couple times for date night and after feeling guilty for keeping it a secret, we took our daughter to check it out. Service is always quick and polite. We never feel uncomfortable asking questions. The food??? The food is amazing. We have tried several items (as you can tell by the pictures); every single thing has been delicious. Seriously, try Pupuseria Cheros today!

this place should have 5 stars. the food is outstanding. service is fantastic. my gf is from…read moreColombia and she wanted to get authentic food. she was impressed by how good it was. as for me, a gringo, the food was just outstanding in general. I'm a big meat eater and this place delivered. ambience is cool. gf said it felt like she was in a restaurant in Colombia. 5/5 will be back again.

Service leaves a lot to be desired. We ordered the maracuya (passion fruit) margaritas and they…read morecame our watery and without a hint of maracuya. We e told the server right away and she basically told us that maracuya was there and dismissed our dissatisfaction. The food was very good, but we won't be returning die to the poor service. We had to flag her for everything, from bringing the needed silverware for those that didn't have one at our table to eventually the bill. When the craving for South American food comes back, I rather spend my money at Rio's in Addison or Colombian Taste in Itasca.

Deliciosas empanadas y tequeños venezolanos. Mis amigas y yo fuimos a un brunch y nos encantó la…read morecomida y el lugar. Las empanadas y los tequeños estaban recién hechos y las salsas que los acompañaban eran de primera. El establecimiento está impecable y los dueños se esforzaron al máximo para que nos sintiéramos como en casa. Delicious Venezuelan empanadas and Tequeños. My friends and I came for brunch and we loved the food and the place. The empanadas and Tequeños were freshly made and the sauces to accompany them are top tier. The establishment is really clean and the owners went above and beyond to make us feel welcome.

My co-worker & I had lunch at Top Arepa because it has very close to the machine shop that we were…read morevisiting was a couple of blocks away. I figured we try their food because it looked good on Yelp. Well, they did not disappoin! I had the Top Arepa (fried arepa, beef bologna, shredded beef, ricotta, black beans, lettuce, tomato, avocado) while my friend had the Arepa Pabellon (grilled or fried, butter and filled with shredded beef, black beans, yellow plantain and fresh white cheese). They were delicious! I can't wait for the next time in the area to try their empanadas & the Soup de Mondongo.

Loveeee the food. Nice service, not too expensive. Enjoy the dessert and the freshly made flavor…read morewaters.

Una puercada de comida. Visitando desde Miami esta comida estaba horrible Las baliadas una…read morechanchada y Los tacos regular. El servicio no si quera preguntaron si necesitaba algo. Visiting from Miami, this restaurant is horrific the food is terrible. If these people claim that they are authentic how come it taste nothing like authentic food I would avoid coming to eat here. It was completely disgusting and the service. Well let's just say they didn't even check out on me to see if I needed something else or how I was doing. She's lucky that I left a two dollar tip!

The food, service and atmosphere is excellent. Sofia is knowledgeable explaining the men, for us…read morebeing our first time, took the time to explains the memu. The breakfast burrito was so delicious and the breakfast bowl was amazing so much delicious flavor. will keep coming bac. Thank you

Ordered online with the app for the Cinco de Mayo deal this evening. Normally go for Chipotle but…read morewhat the heck, it's a $5 deal right? After the last order a year ago there's been no incentive to try again. Anticipating something better. Tonight's order was one reg chicken burrito and one veg bowl #2145. Food was ok, never enough beans and too much rice per as usual. Put the order in at 4:59pm for a drive through pickup. Got there in 5 minutes (1.7 miles away) there was one car in front at the drive thru pay window. Waited. Customer was talking, talking and more talking. Finally they scan his phone and I figure he's done but no. More talking and waving arms. Finally he pulls up to the pickup window. Waiting... he gets his little bag, yay! Gone? But no, more talking, he needs a water? Meanwhile the line of cars behind is out to the street. So finally he pulls forward and parks. There still must be an issue. Got my bag, lukewarm, pulled out of the drive thru at 5:17pm. 19 minutes waiting with one car in front. Duh. If a customer is having an issue or a large order in the drive thru you have him pull forward and park to let the order flow continue. Simple. Every single other drive thru does it. Also, in this digital age, for those youngsters clueless about them mysterious internets you can order everything in the App online (every fast food joint has one) and it will be ready when you arrive. If you need to converse for 20 minutes to get your order straight then park it and go inside.

You better be hungry because the food isn't only fantastic it's plentiful…read more I had a pork burrito and boy it was big enough to fly a license plate in it. Along with the burrito I had a hand full of onion rings which were good. Owner was walking around with a pan of bbq ribs which melted in your mouth Small dining area and even tougher parking but once you get past those little inconveniences the food is very good. We drove out from Chi which really only took 40 mins and it was well worth the trip If you like this kind of food do your taste buds a solid and take a ride. You'll be glad you did

Had amazing brisket, fries, and ice cream at Big Ange's and every one of those things was…read morecompletely spectacular. The brisket was sliced thick, had a fab smoke flavor. It was moist and near perfection IMO. BA's offers their sandwiches in two sizes: BIGS & SMALLS. The large one is truly HUGE and packed with a lot of meat. The grilled bun was like a fluffy pillow. I spied another customer with a BIGS thick cut pastrami (smoked corned beef). The guy caught me looking and said it's the best pastrami in the tri state area. Best fries in the area as well! Perfect! They also have yummy homemade ice cream. A week later. I had the same meal at Smoque. The brisket there was delish and was a little more moist. But any smoke flavor was very very light. And Smoque's fries were just ok. So I give it to Big Ange's for BEST brisket, BEST fries!