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Ramona Tacos + Mezcal

4.5 (32 reviews)
Open 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
Updated 3 months ago

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Chad S.

Visited with friends on Valentines Day. Nice setup with plenty of tables, romantic lighting and a decent sized bar with additional seating. Chill background music set a mood for a nice meal. Looks like it would be a very bright and vibrant space during daylight hours and during summertime. No complaints about our server. He had excellent timing, was almost always available and kept our drinks filled. Service here is very good and very friendly. They are happy to explain menu items, including some of the history behind them which is awesome. We shared some appetizers which were Abuelitas Empanadas and tostadas and both were tasty and good start to the meal. I had the signature Ramona cocktail made with mezcal and it was really good. I have it every time I visit. My wife had one of the Valentines Day specials which was some kind of cherry martini. It looked good. I had the Baja tacos for my main and honestly, these are the best tacos in Springfield. I imagine the carnitas, Al pastor, birria etc., are probably outstanding too. Tacos aren't all they do well here. Everything on their menu is good. We didn't do any desserts this time... maybe next time. This is my favorite Mexican restaurant in the Springfield area and if you try it I think you'll agree. Highly recommend.

Autumn N.

A delicious dinner, elevated food and experienced wait staff. All around wonderful experience. The cocktails must not be missed.

Helena G.

Incredible every time. The butter rice is outstanding, and every dish I've ordered has been consistently delicious. Portions are generous, and the drinks are phenomenal. After moving here from Chicago, it's been hard to find restaurants that truly deliver both consistent service and high-quality food--but Ramona does exactly that. The modern interior is beautiful, and the food and drinks more than live up to the aesthetic. It's officially a staple for me.

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Travis S.

Food was wonderful and they are knowledgeable about GF. Had the queso and guacamole as appetizers. Guac had small chunks of avocado, if you don't like that flavor, but very fresh flavors. We were told by the hostess they had taco or quesadilla w/ rice. Server said they have 2 options for kids: cheese quesadilla w/ cheesy rice and shredded chicken cheesy rice. A little pricey for a kid's plate; $10-$12. Adults had La Gringa, Quesa Birrias, Trikis Tacos, Taquitos Dorados (blue corn hard shell with carnitas and a spicy (for some)), and my personal favorite Birria Pizzita. All fresh flavors. The dough for the pizzita was better than some top pizza joints. Another review referenced delayed response times. It did take a bit to get to order and to get the check, but the ambiance is not a quick hit restaurant. It's for hanging out. Server told us it would be "a few minutes more until we could order". Got the feeling they were trying to manage ticket times. Music is a little loud, but again, it's designed for hanging out. Definitely a must try. We will go back!

Chile tacos, shrimp tacos. Ramona ( black) & cucumber mezcal drinks

Our server was knowledgeable and helpful. Loved all the food we ordered!!! Empanadas for appetizers ; then I had the chilies stuffed with cream cheese in taco shells. My hubby had shrimp tacos. The server recommended the corn cake on caramel. That was awesome too. Everything homemade and fresh. We tried the signature Romona cocktail. I saw the charcoal and thought hmmm but what a surprise!!! What a great drink!!! So glad we tried it. Had another with cucumber and it was good too, but the Ramona was the star. Never had anything like it and the mezcal in it reminded us of great memories when we had visited mexico. Very classy place. Loved the beautiful hummingbird mural. We will definitely be back. We feel like we'd like to try everything on their menu! Thanks for a great experience!! Ps ..shout out to the sweet bus boy who recommended the empanadas; he was sooo right haha.

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Matt G.

Wow. This is the food that Springfield was lacking. Great flavor and amazing looking! Make sure to stop by here; you won't be disappointed!!

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Matthew C.

Best Mexican food I've had in ages. The skirt steak tacos were fantastic and the pulpo tacos were a revelation. You will NOT be disappointed.

Amanda H.

Pleasantly surprised. We came in on a Thursday and sat at the beautiful bar. The ambiance was amazing!!! New, upscale pleasant vibe. We immediately felt welcome as soon as we entered. Drinks were amazing!!!! Food, service and overall presentation were top notch. Such a great addition too the west side. We definitely will frequent this establishment again.

Flan

The service and the food both surpassed my expectations. Biri was our witness and chefs kiss to her because it made it that much more amazing. We had the shrimp tacos, plum margarita, queso dip and regular beef tacos. Everything was out of this world. Highly recommend !!!! Here's a photo of the flan

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A wonderful tribute to grandma Ramona! She'd be proud. Great food, ambience, and service!

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This is absolutely the most incredible Hispanic fine-cuisine within 500 miles! So very delicious!

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Food was excellent. Full of flavor and uniqueness Also the wine cocktail was delish. I hope to return

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6 months ago

Really enjoyed Ramona. The food was the best I've had - especially in Central Illinois. It is spendy for Mexican food but worth it!

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7 months ago

Upscale Mexican food with new twists to traditional dishes in a comfortable, clean atmosphere.

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10 months ago

10 stars for food, bar, service and ambiance! A welcome addition to Springfield dining!

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Love this place. Food is amazing, atmosphere is amazing, service is amazing. Their drink menu is unbeatable.

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11 months ago

Went with a large group recently and had great service! The fish tacos have me ready to go back and the strawberry margarita was delicious!

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Stopped by for an early dinner on Saturday, and they were already getting busy. Very colorful and…read morebright decor, and a pretty cozy spot. We were seated promptly and got our drinks in a reasonable amount of time. The complimentary chips and salad appeared almost immediately. The chips were fresh and the salad was house made. Maybe a tad bland for my taste but my friend really enjoyed it. The beans and rice were your standard fare hut I really enjoyed the rice. My friend liked her enchilada and burrito with ground beef. I really liked the shrimp, which came with two soft taco. The shrimp were well cooked and the salsa based sauce was flavorful but not spicy. Overall the portion size was just the right size. Service could have been a bit more attentive, we had to wait a whole for our check but not big deal. You do pay at the counter, not the table. We paid $53 before taxes for two drinks and two dinners.

Very good Mexican food here. The place was pretty bustling on a Friday night. We were seated right…read moreaway. Our server was Oscar (aka "Whiskey" we found out later) who seemed to be in a huge hurry for us to order. We appreciate the efficiency of us being seated and given menus so quickly but after our drink orders he was there in like 10 seconds ready to take our food order even though we had just received the menu. We asked for more time and he came back again no joke in 60 seconds. Asked for more time and again was back in like 30 seconds. Sigh. As soon as our food came out he disappeared. Didn't check to see how our food was until we flagged him down for another round of drinks. He was friendly just seemed in a hurry. Other than that our experience was great. The place has a very authentic feel. The cheese dip is melty gooey goodness. I got shrimp timpico which was very good. Lots of shrimp in a spicy sauce. My friend got ground beef and queso as a meal. My brother got a quesadilla Del Mar. Everything came out very fast and hot. We loved this place and would come back for sure.

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First visit, and we were seated right away. The name of this restaurant lead me to think the menu…read morewas going to primary taco based but it actually a full menu of typical Mexican dishes. I ordered a chicken chimichanga and my wife ordered a chicken quesadilla. I didn't read the details on the menu but the chimichanga is not a typical filling and when I checked the menu again it says deep fried or baked burrito do it had rice and beans in the filling and was very large. Despite the unexpected filling it was still good but I couldn't eat all of it. My wife's quesadilla was exactly what she expected and she said it was good. I will definitely return and explore more of the menu.

My boyfriend and I stopped here for lunch while we were on a roadtrip. We went on a Saturday…read moreafternoon. We were able to get a table pretty easily and were served quickly. We got some chips and salsa as we waited. I'm pretty sure that the chips were house made since they were different from other kinds of tortilla chips I had. The salsa was good, but I definitely would've loved a little more spice to it. We got the Enchiladas Suizas and a Fajita Burrito. The burrito was pretty good, but if I were to go again I'd probably choose something different from the Enchiladas. Just was not for me. I did like how spicy they were though! One thing that also stood out was that much of the time when I go to Mexican restaurants, the portions are pretty big for the prices. The portions were definitely not tiny, but smaller than I would maybe expect for a Mexican restaurant for the price that we paid. I'm not sure if we would choose to go back in the future since it was a stop along the way for a trip for us, but it was not a bad stop. They do have a large parking lot out front which makes parking super easy and that is always a huge plus!

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4.4(45 reviews)
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Authentic Mexican Flavors with a Beautiful Presentation!…read more This place serves some of the best Mexican food I've had in a while! I ordered the green enchiladas, and they were absolutely delicious--perfectly rolled tortillas filled with flavorful meat, smothered in a rich green sauce, and drizzled with crema and queso fresco. The refried beans were smooth and creamy, and the rice was fluffy with a great seasoning. The burrito was a showstopper! Stuffed with tender steak and grilled veggies, then topped with a creamy, slightly spicy sauce and fresh pico de gallo. The drizzle of crema and queso fresco gave it an extra layer of indulgence. Every bite was packed with flavor, and the portion size was very generous! Service was friendly, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. If you're craving authentic Mexican food with bold flavors and beautiful plating, this spot is a must-visit. I'll definitely be back! Would highly recommend!

After reading all of the great. recommendations, my wife liked her chimichangas, especially the…read moreflavorful beef. I thought the chicken was stringy and tough but I agreed with her about the beef and the tortillas themselves were great. Neither of us liked the chips and salsa...the chips were dry and the "salsa" tasted like tomato sauce that had a little hot sauce added to it. The atmosphere was tired and, on a day when it was 100-plus outside either the air conditioning couldn't keep up or, worse, hadn't been turned on at all.

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