This place is a little hidden, but it's a vibe in here. The Latin music is bumpin. I love the art pieces on the wall. It's a small space and everyone was friendly. The food came out pretty quick. They have $2 tacos (for the most) and $3 tacos (steak or shrimp) on Tuesdays. I was curious what the smoked brisket was on the menu. It's a smoked brisket taco. It was mouthwatering good. I also ordered the steak taco, but after having the brisket, I wanted more brisket. It was a bit expensive for a taco, but it was really good. The habanero salsa was no joke. Super spicy and super delicious. I'll probably be back to try some of the other menu items. Overall clean, friendly, quick service! read more

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fun menu not a huge menu but everything is always fresh and solid will definitely go back read more

The food is terrific!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is the service that makes me not want to go again. To order either use the qrs code on the table or go up to counter and order. When the food started coming out... Oy vey! They delivered food from another table to us. They just left it on our table. As a matter of fact, anything coming out of the restaurant went on our table. One person at our table did not get their food at all. It was forgotten. Forks only on tables, no knives. Small styrofoam cups for water/soda. It was just too annoying for me to overcome the food. If you are ordering take out maybe your chances of getting the right food is better. Rio is hidden in the back of the strip mall. read more

Great Tasty Food, super Clean dining area, Service is friendly and courteous! Good prices too! Good place to go for a quick bite. Gonna go again and try more like specialty tacos. read more

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Best tamale ever!!! Tacos are soooooo delicious, guac is fresh and tasty, pepper with cheese inside was yummy. Their tacos are just way better than I have ever had elsewhere. Amazing. Just amazing! read more

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Good restaurant. It was clean with plenty of seating. Food came out fast. They have two different taco sizes. The street tacos are smaller so I opted to go with that. The al pastor taco was good, the pineapple was mixed in with the meat and it had some spice to it. The chicken taco was good as well but less flavorful. The rice and beans were ok, not amazing but not bad. They have Jones soda for their fountain drinks, I really liked the diet soda. They also have a freezer of popsicles. read more

Riobamba - Rice and Beans - Tacos Near Me - Glenview, Illinois

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We tried this place based on Yelp reviews, and I was a bit disappointed. Located in a strip mall and there was ample parking. You order at the counter and service was ok, not over friendly. Your food is brought to your table, but we had to get napkins and utensils. My husband tried the carne asada street tacos and I had a al pastor bowl. The portions were fine. I would have liked chips and salsa to be included One small container of salsa is included, but a second comes with a charge. Food was pricey considering what you received. read more

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Riobamba is a Yelp gem and I discovered it when I needed great place in Glenview to meet out of town guests for an impromptu lunch. Located off the beaten path that is Waukegan Road, you'll find a clean and cozy store front with time and talent spent where it matters: Flavor and a not overdone zippy decor. The space was clean and fresh with attention given to the details. The owner was on point and answered some questions I had about which tacos he'd recommend based on customer traffic. Originally, I was going to go chicken and steak, but then he suggested the lunch taco special: Brisket...sold! Steak and brisket for the win and my group's order was place. Service for six was handled by a friendly staff....chips and guac arrived and was a great start to our meal and catching-up conversation. Out next, our lunch entrees...all correct and all looking good! Our party had salad, tacos, and tamale...several came with rice and beans. My tacos were exceptional. The 15 hour owner-smoked brisket was a winner while the steak was a worthy contender bite for bite. Great flavor, great service, and smiles all around from staff make Riobamba a stop I will visit once again even though I'd come from Arlington Heights to do so. If you like this review please show your love by checking out my album Spiritual Oceans by Elemental Level...it streams for free on a variety of sites. Until next time...tk read more

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Here I learned that while I am not a girl I am still not yet a woman and all I need is time. I realized that as i was eating here. It was good and made me philosophical. Probably the most sure fire way to test the eateries at a place that has them is how they intellectually stimulate your face and mouth read more

Much better 2nd and 3rd time around. I'm glad I gave it a second chance. Great flavor and quite filling. I had the steak tacos twice and they were very juicy. read more

This restaurant is hidden in the back of a plaza so it is a little harder to find. It is a small modest restaurant with one server. Our server was nice. Their street tacos is amazing. If I were to rate this restaurant purely on the tacos and their service this place would get five star rating. Everything else we tried were okay. They need to work on their rice, bean, and tamales. I would come back for only for the tacos. read more

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Ordered delivery to check this place out and the only good thing I have to say is the steak tacos kinda reminded me of La Pasadita in the city on Ashland. Kind of a garlic roasted taste. Not bad. Lots of meat. The tamale was probably one of the worst I've ever had, it tasted like mashed potatoes instead of corn/masa. Very bland throughout. I couldn't differentiate between the meat and veggies. Everything was so mushy. I tossed it out. The rice and beans were also extremely bland and just BLAH. The salsa verde was good, average. The "roja" salsa tasted like bbq sauce, no hint of spice, or even cilantro. Just sweet and gooey. If I'm ever desperate for some steak tacos, I might order again, but literally only the steak tacos. read more

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Riobamba has been on my bookmarked list since it opened in Glenview. I have read the reviews and seen photos on yelp. On a Tuesday night, my daughter and I finally came here to try it out. There is ample parking in the small commercial strip where Riobamba is all the way behind the other small establishments. Once we went inside, the person at the counter greeted us, as my daughter and I looked at the menu. Here are the things that I have tried: TOSTONES- I wanted the Maduros but my daughter mistakenly ordered this. It basically tasted like deep fried batter and no taste of the plantain at all. LAMB TACO- This was a featured taco for the day. The lamb was very tender, flavorful and delicious. I liked that the taco did not have too much garnishing on top of the meat. STEAK TACO- The steak was tender but there was not much flavor. SHRIMP TACO- The 3 pieces of shrimp were seasoned well but they were covered with too much cabbage plus the onions and cilantro. HORNADO- The pork was very tender but I found this dish flat. The hominy, pico and cabbage slaw didn't add much flavor as well. RICE & BEANS- they were both dry. Overall, the prices are reasonable and they put a good amount of protein in the dishes. The service was efficient and pleasantly quiet. The place is clean and it is also BYOB. Maybe I will try their other dishes next time because on this first visit, my daughter and I agreed that this is not on our list of our favorite places. read more

Riobamba - (T) Lamb Taco & Hornado - Tacos Near Me - Glenview, Illinois

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Tacos are delicious. Steak was tender and seasoned perfectly. Tostones were also delicious

Our first experience here was really good, 2nd time not , steak in the taco's were bland and rubbery , no flavor , same with Al Pastor tacos , don't know if they had a different cook but total waste of $$ read more

We came back and so happy we did! The food was delicious and the service is very friendly. This time we took pics. The smoky beef brisket taco is a must try and the loaded nachos are very loaded They allow byob which was nice. Atmosphere is festive.. Next time we'll bring our friends. Truly a hidden gem! read more

Riobamba - Tacos Near Me - Glenview, Illinois

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This spot is excellent! The tacos are delicious: so far, I've tried the pastor, the lamb and the brisket tacos and they were all great! They have a huge menu, with dishes you don't see everywhere. The prices are good, the food is fresh, the service is good, and it's very clean. It's not fancy- simple decor with seating inside and a few tables outside. Plenty of parking! It's in the corner of a small strip mall just south of Jasper's. Just keep driving to the back, and you'll find it! It's an outstanding Latin restaurant! read more

We came by and picked up a few tacos for a light dinner on their $2 Taco Tuesday. They were in ok range I would say and you pretty much get what you pay for. These were pretty skimpy on the protein and the chirozo tasted just like the Al Pastor taco if they were in fact different. We tried their $2 offerings and they were stated by the owner (to another customer) to be smaller than their regular priced tacos. We had two Al Pastor, a chorizo, a ground beef, and a chicken taco. The $4 side of yuca fries was also skimpy but quite tasty. Happy to see they survived and toughed out the worst of the Covid period. read more

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Good food. Guacamole was fresh and delicious. Chips were good, didn't seem to be homemade, but still good. Salsas were all good, we tried all three, hot, medium and mild. Got charged .50¢ for an "extra" salsa... We had two taco entrees, so I guess that was right... As far as "Vegan Options" if you consider veggie tacos/burrito, rice and beans and chips and salsa/guac "options" then, yes .. They have them. No vegan proteins here. Service was decent. No issues. Place was clean and inviting. I didn't take pics... Sorry. Parking was good to t, as it's in a strip mall area with their own parking. read more

Good service . High quality ingredients. Freshly made not sitting around food. Lovingly prepared. I really Enjoy their food. It's a treat read more

Riobamba - Delicious Loaded Tamale!!! Highly recommended. Fresh food. Wonderful flavors , seasonings. Love the Roja red salsa. Good food. Great - Tacos Near Me - Glenview, Illinois

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We go every week for Taco Tuesday.... Freshest, most delicious tacos around. Also love the avocado salad, the yucca fries and plantains. I'm

Despite being in a tucked away corner, this place was quite popular! I got a shrimp and fish taco along with a side of yucca fries. The tacos were loaded with goodness and honestly you'd just have to try it for yourself! There were a few sauces to go along with the food. If I recall correctly, there was fire roasted (mild), avocado jalapeno (med), and cirtrus habanero (hot). I liked a combo of the mild and hot. So what is yucca? I did some research. It's also known as cassava which is a root vegetable that resembles sweet potato. I felt that the fries were more dense than regular potatoes, which allowed the outside to be more crispy and firm. I loved the chimichurri aioli, which is typically made using parseley, garlic, olive oil and vinegar. read more

This was absolutely good and on point! I had the taco bowl and didn't realize cheese and chips don't come with. The guy was so nice about giving me some. It was clean inside. I will be back! read more

First time here and would definitely recommend. Food was fresh, tasty and service 10+. Place is clean. See you again soon!

Live near by but ordered for takeaway for the first time.Tacos and burritos really good. Rice and beans were okay - don't love peas in that dish. Will order again and try some new items. read more

Tacos are delish. Staff is super nice. Very casual. Hidden gem. Catering is excellent too. I could eat here 3 times a week easy.

It was my first time visiting this place and it was an awesome experience! Riobamba is fantastic! It was recommended to me by my close friend and she was regularly visiting this place. I was impressed and amazed by their big menu and lots of excellent choices. I ordered their tacos and fries. I got their lamb and steak taco. For the fries, I chose their cheese flavored fries. It was the best taco I have ever had! The restaurant itself is clean and welcoming. The staff is friendly and super helpful in making great menu decisions. We're so glad that Riobamba is near, and we will definitely be back soon! read more

This place is absolutely great! Riobamba is the best spot I have ever been to. Their steak tacos are my favorite. They pride themselves on all natural ingredients, including their fountain drink options which are great. This is my go-to taco joint. The restaurant itself is clean and welcoming. The staff is friendly and super helpful in making great menu decisions. My family loves to choose a variety of meats for our tacos, which is great because then we can have it all. The authentic sauces are amazing! Love it! We're so glad that Riobamba is near, and we will definitely be back soon! read more

When I'm in the area and thinking of tacos, I come here. My parents frequently order from this restaurant. Service: Good. Sometimes when I call in an order, I'm put on hold for over 10 minutes which is not so good. Recommended: * pork tacos with either onion and cilantro or lettuce and tomato; the meat is tender, tasty, and moist * guacamole and chips: hit the spot Just ok: * tamales Ambiance: Fairly small and basic. The food holds up well when getting takeout, so we usually opt for that. We've actually tried a lot of different menu items, but I'd stick with the pork tacos. The employees are friendly. This place is easy to miss when driving by, but it's worth finding. read more

First time trying this place today and the shrimp tacos were simply amazing!! Brisket tacos as well. Can't wait to get carry out from here again! Delicious. read more

I've only ordered carryout from Riobamba but this is a consistently good option for more unique and upscale taco options at reasonable prices. Portion sizes are good with a reasonable amount of seasoning. Sides such as the refried beans, slaw, and rice do not stand out much but it also doesn't distract from the main entrees. Go for a lunch special if you want to save a few extra dollars. read more

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Try the Yuca fries and the various salsas! Riobamba is a casual restaurant hidden among a strip of stores off of Waukegan road. A friend had recommended it as good place to grab a quick dinner. I ordered the lamb taco, she ordered a veggie taco and we both made it "green" for $1 extra which I think meant guacamole and lettuce were added. The tacos were large and hit the spot! read more

The food is below average, the online order app is maddening. The steak tacos are tasteless. The al pastor has flavor but it's not good. They burn their yuca. But you should try ordering online if you are looking to achieve peak annoyance. read more

A real hidden gem! Easily one of the best restaurants I've been to in a while. Everything ordered was fantastic but do not skip the shrimp tacos! read more

I'm still thinking about the tacos I ate at the Old Orchard car show from the Riobamba mobile food truck. My pork tacos were loaded with pork--absolutely no skimping and completely reasonably priced. The pork wasn't too rich or greasy, and at the end of my taco experience I didn't feel regret like I do at other places for eating a rich grease bomb. Everything was so fresh, and the tacos did not fall apart whatsoever! I also tried my hubby's chicken taco, and it was packed with flavorful tender grilled chicken that left me wanting to go back and get one for myself (but I already had two tacos). We also ordered up a batch of their homemade tortilla chips, and guacamole, and the chips were served hot, and the guacamole was perfect and memorable. Again, so fresh! The taco truck has me sold on this place. Can't wait to go back and check out their brick and mortar location. Come to think of it, I'm feeling pretty hungry after writing this review ;-) read more

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I'm not often impressed by a strip mall location taco place but this breaks the rule!!! Tony the owner runs an amazingly personal touch and the food was beyond any expectations. Absolutely will be coming here for my lunchtime "fix" as often as possible read more

Wow! I stumbled upon this gem while in the area shopping and running errands. I didn't even look at reviews, I was just looking for some place close by to grab a quick bite. It was a bit confusing since it's tucked in the back of the strip mall but your extra detour is well worth it! I had no idea what to order so I just ended up doing my usual go to of Al Pastor taco and decided to try the pork taco. I LOVED their Al pastor taco here! It was so flavorful and it was a party in my mouth! That will for sure be my go to whenever I order from here. The pork taco was shredded pork and it reminded me of lechon meat. I liked it but the Al pastor was better. I also got the pork tamale which was the similar shredded pork meat but they use white corn flour so the tamales were so soft and fluffy. I'm legit craving that right now! If you're in the area, just look for Jasper's and it's next to it! You have to try this deliciousness read more

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I was on lunch break and wanted to eat something near my job. I saw that Riobama had vegetarian options so I went. The place is small and has counter service where you order your good as soon as you walk in then sit down. They had a lot of options in the menu and even though I came for the vegetarian options I ended up ordering the fish and shrimp tacos. These taco were so good and hearty! I can't even decide which one I like best because they were both THAT good. It comes with cilantro, and lime, and I believe onion. All those toppings are optional. I ended up getting a mild green sauce on the side but it didn't even need it. The tacos were good on their own. I would definitely recommend coming here to try their tacos and next time I'll try the veggie taco because I see this place doing no wrong when it comes to the tacos. They also sell plates where you can get rice and beans instead too. read more

Riobamba - Fish Taco - Tacos Near Me - Glenview, Illinois

First day of summer June 21, 2017. Riobamba is located on the east side of Waukegan just north of Chestnut in the back of a strip mall that also has Mara Sushi. The only reason I mention this is because it's hidden off the street all the way at the back and can't be seen from Waukegan. I literally drove right past it even though I was forewarned by my sisters Yelp review that it was hidden. I ordered 2 tacos. One was an Ancho Chili Marinated Cod Taco that had a nice infusion of the ancho chili peppers in the cod. The other was a Cumin Roasted Pork taco with the pork cooked w/a nice crispy crunch that added flavor and texture. This taco came with a large portion of pork which allowed me to sample the sauces and figure out which one I liked. Citrus Habanero Hot Sauce was excellent (if you like heat). It had a nice spiciness with a good blend of citrus. Fire Roasted Mild Sauce Roasted red peppers also had an excellent flavor, but was mild and I prefer HOT Nice restaurant, nice decor and music with good food Check it out. They have only been here for about 7 months read more

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Stopped here a few weeks ago for dinner. We got it to go and went to a nearby park to enjoy. Unfortunately it was really lacking. Tacos were bland. Something weird was in my Al pastor. Tamales were so flavorless. Loaded tamale also so flavorless. Salsas were good. Not sure if it was an off day or if other reviews aren't accurate? We were bummed and had higher hopes since reviews are so good. Definitely a waste of money. We got an array of food and nothing was really great (or good). Two stars because the staff was kind and food was packaged well. Nothing special about ambiance/ inside but it was clean. I hate to leave bad reviews to small restaurants but I felt like I needed to so others know what they might be getting. read more