The nachos are to die for! All the toppings you want mango salsa, black olives, Queso, jalapeños…read moreand more. Open late, affordable, right down from SIU. Would definitely return to this joint.

Beard hair INSIDE the burrito and the loser at the register wants to argue instead of refunding me…read more Never eat here unless you like hair in your food. Insane way to run a restaurant.

Oh boy, where to start. I guess I'll begin with the positive things about this place; the…read morebartenders/servers (they're the same people) are friendly...and that's pretty much it. There are QR codes on the bar for the beer menu. It isn't accurate, they're out of several. I was told by a staff member (again, it's hard to tell who fills what role so I'll just call them staff members from here on) that they are "locked out" of that account so I should check the board behind the bar. The board lists the flavor and usually the type of beer. It does not list the manufacturer or really any other details. At this point I ordered a beer and the chicken nachos. I received the beer promptly. I finished that one, then another. Still no nachos. After an hour+ and 3 beers, I cashed out and left. At least they never tried to charge me for the nachos. I witnessed numerous dishes returned to the kitchen. There were 2, sometimes 3 staff members for the entire bar and dining room. All were friendly but seemed inexperienced. I witnessed at least 2 on their phones at some point. Last but not least, the atmosphere. The place could be really amazing. When I was there, the bar was sticky. 3 of the lights above the bar were burned out and the fixtures, obviously intended for old looking filament bulbs had bright LEDs installed giving the ambiance of a hospital waiting room. The recessed can style lighting in the rest of the establishment wasn't much better. The stools at the bar are seriously worn. It's almost worth visiting for the spectacle...almost. Update: they did charge me for the nachos. I misread the receipt that night.

Lots of good beer and bourbon selection!! Super friendly staff!…read more Come for the social. We had some food too. Props to chef who hand made the burger for the Horseshoe. Legit handmade the patty. There is a patio for nice weather as well. Perfect location from nearby hotels and minor league ball park.

We have enjoyed The Frenchman's Widow several times since my first review, but this was our first…read morevisit on the balcony. The weather was perfect for it, and I love dining outside so when we walked in to be seated we asked for the balcony seating. You take the stairs up to the second floor and then walk out onto the balcony. Service was exceptional. Our waitress was knowledgeable, made suggestions, took our drink order and food orders quickly and brought everything right out. This time I ordered the chips and queso for a starter, and the chicken quesadilla for my meal. Both were very good. My husband had the CRP sandwich with crispy chicken and French fries. You can also get it with grilled chicken if you prefer. Everything came out hot and fresh. Large enough portions that half of everything went home for lunch the next day. Check them out!

Food is fresh made, and the service was excellent. I will be back again soon. Need to try…read moreappetizers.

We have eaten here for years and have no complaints. Food was good. Service was good.read more

Most days I pass by, I never see any cars parked out so I'd been unsure if it was worth a shot. On…read morea Friday evening, there was only one person dining in. There are only two seats at the bar and I was able to choose one. I was greeted upon arrival. There is a full bar w/top shelf options and the margarita is super duper tasty!! Extensive menu, not expensive but also not cheap. It's slow enough to have only one waitress/bar tender...a Mexican lady who understood and spoke clear English. I loved the chips as they weren't extremely crunchy, standard salsa. The serving size was smaller than I'm used to but filling. Food was hot, didn't taste significantly authentic 6/10.

Hole in the wall kind of place. Best Mexican food I've had in a long time! Every bite was packed…read morewith fresh, authentic flavor. We shared the fajitas, which were more than enough for two people, along with a huge burrito. Unlike many Mexican restaurants where every dish seems to taste the same with a different presentation, each item here had its own distinct, delicious flavor. The pitcher of margaritas was excellent, and the service was exceptional from start to finish. If you're looking for authentic Mexican food with generous portions and outstanding hospitality, this place is absolutely worth a visit!

Food is so good here! Ive never dined into the restaurant but the inside looks very aesthetically…read morepleasing.

Got decent reviews , so we stopped in, cheese dip was runny chips were overcooked. I ordered the…read moreChile Colorado which was supposed to be potatoes and corn as you can see in the picture it had neither? He asked if I wanted tortillas, I said sure they were 2 little tortillas and were an additional $1.80 I asked for a menu again trying to figure out what i ordered, I can honestly say nothing on the menu matched what I got. Decent booths and the place seemed very clean. I'm not a negative reviewer but I had no choice.

First time visiting and only wis I lived closer so I could frequent it more often. It was a typical…read moredesign for a Mexican restaurant which was colorful and inviting. The presentation of the plates was good and the portions were awesome as well as the taste!!! Service was wonderful as well.

Checked out this family friendly Mexican restaurant in Carbondale. Don Sol is like your standard…read morestrip mall place with margaritas, burritos, and more. It hardly is that authentic, but it's not trying to be though. Honestly it's better than it looks. The prices are kind of expensive unfortunately. Basically this is classic Mexican American food. It's got a few locations, including this one. This has the feel of a big chain to it, though. Anyway, the drinks and food are okay if not expecting much. The high prices make it hard to be satisfied. It's about $12 for a margarita. The Blue Lagoon is made with Blue Curaçao and it got us lit for sure. Food is even more expensive. It's about $15 for the Taco Salad Veggie. This comes in a crispy tortilla bowl, and is filled with broccoli, cheese dip and sour cream which I left off, guacamole, lettuce, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, and zucchini. Good stuff but certainly not worth the charge. The rest of the menu has typical Americanized stuff like fajitas and tacos. For sure it's not bad food. It's located on Giant City Road by University Mall. There's some things okay for vegetarians.

Very authentic and delicious Mexican food. My wife and I have eaten there several times and each…read moretime find a new delicious item on the menu that satisfies our desire for excellent Mexican food.

I have eaten here several times. Their food is delicious. I…read morerecommend this restaurant.

The food and service was really good. The server…read morerecommended the frozen mango margarita and it was tasty. They offer a number fruit options. My entree was good and it was so much meat. The shrimp was one of favs but all of it was flavorful. I would go back if I'm in Carbondale.