I stopped here during one of my visits to Marion. It was highly recommended to me by an elderly…read morelocal and the reviews looked good in Yelp. The place looked great, and I had high expectations. But after one visit, that was my last. Bleh! First, they had not the friendliest staff. They were all chatting with each other and not very friendly to the customer. Not very attentive to the customer either. Wth? Where is the Mexican pride and Mexican warmth?? For this alone, I give them a 1 star. 0 if I could. I was born in Mexico, so I know good Mexican food. In my opinion, the food was very TexMex. More Tex than Mex, if you catch my drift (did they get all their food from Sysco??). I found the food to be quite insipid. The salsa tasted like it came out of a can, lacking the amazing flavors that generally give Mexican food that oomf. The fajitas were nicely presented, and the meat was good, but the accompanying rice and beans were not very tasty. Come on dudes, where's the pride in the food? Where is the Mexican seasoning?? Where is the Mexican love??? I was extremely disappointed. I guess the appeal of the place is the alcohol. But as a traditionalist who loves good Mexican food, I give this place a 1 for the taste of the food. I didn't partake in alcohol since I was just driving through. The only redeeming grace of this place was the decor and ambiance. They get a 4 or a 5. So, if you factor in the 1 for service, the 1 for the food, and the 5 for decor, I give them 3 stars. It is unlikely I'll be back here again.

Tried Don Som Mexican Grill hoping for authentic Mexican food, but left disappointed. The service…read morewas lackluster, and it seemed like everything was an extra add-on. The menu claimed to be authentic, but the flavors didn't deliver -- honestly, I could've made this at home better but I was here for work. Hard to find the true authenticity I was expecting. Definitely not what I hoped for left food there !

This place is one of my favorites to go to but they never seem to get anything right! Every single…read morething I order something has to be messed up.

They didn't give my friends the right order after we repeatedly told them tomatoes on one and none…read moreon the other they were being mean and they were like just flat out rude some 50 year old ladies was being mean to us at the drive thru the only reason they're getting 2 stars is because my burrito was good DO NOT COME here if YOU HAVE ALLERGIES

Absolutely delicious Mexican food in Murphysboro. Loved it. Previous visits to the area we have…read moregone to a Mexican restaurant in Carbondale with a liquor license - thinking that that El Jalisco did not have the same. Glad to know we were wrong. Delicious margaritas - and - the quesabirria tacos? Oh my goodness - I can't get enough. SOOOO delicious. We were there with three adults and one toddler. Two of us devoured the quesabirria and could not stop raving about how delicious they were. Rick enjoyed a burrito - and the chips and salsa kept the ten month old in our party very happy. Will definitely be back on our next trip to Murphysboro. And while I love to try different dishes - the memory of that quesabirria taco has me salivating. Ohhhh - so good!

Our recent experience was very disappointing. Food came out fast but was very bland and then we…read morefound hair mixed in my partners food, so not just fell on top. We brought it up to our server and he immediately said it wasn't anyone's hair because it didn't appear black. My hair was pulled up and my partners is very short. We went back and forth with the server which I think is unprofessional and he came back with the check with only 10% off. We had just got off the lake and wanted some good food and it was not worth our time or money:(

Great value for price. Probably the most meat I've seen on a taco. I got the 3 street tacos for $10…read moreand is worth way more than that. The cheese sauce is also amazing, especially on their rice. If you are looking for good Mexican food in the area, this is where to go.

Yum, yum, give me more! As with "true Asian" food this might well not be a true representation of…read moreMexican fare. But I don't give a goddamn because I don't hang in Mexico, okay. Taste great. The only complaint is their on-line menus are antiquated and show prices from their opening days that differ greatly since the minimum wage has ballooned upwards. I mostly stick with their ground beef burrito and sometimes splurge on a caramel shake which is divine.

We stopped at this restaurant in Marion for lunch and had a really good meal. We'd never seen the…read moredish that was Mexican rice bowl with roasted veg and cheese sauce before. It was really good! Also had the chips with a great salsa. All the people we encountered were super kind and friendly. It was clean and enjoyable to be there. Fast and friendly A little note. This dish would have been fine with no cheese sauce and a sprinkle of shredded cheese instead Just an idea for the place. The cheese sauce was indeed delicious!

Great food and service for a fair price. From the burritos to the fajitas it's all great. I suggest…read moretrying the authentic items they have.(there is a special menu).

A nice little Mexican place in Marion IL located on the main road. The road entrance to the…read morerestaurant is behind the restaurant. Their service was great and the had a lot of food options. They have some vegetarian options and I am not sure about any vegan options. They are family friendly and business casual. They are average loud. Parking is available in the front and to the side of the restaurant.

We eat here at least once per week. It's our fav Mexican in Southern Illinois! We love the service…read moreand the food. I go back and forth between soft shell chicken tacos and chicken on the beach. Love the patio too.

One of the most authentic Mexican restaurants in the Marion area…read more I stop here every time I visit Marion, and I always leave with a smile. Their fajitas are fantastic. Their sauces clearly are home made. And, most importantly, the flavors remind me of my childhood in Mexico. Overall, it was good Mexican food. Solid. Flavorful. It is not entirely what I would call true Mexican food. There were some TexMex elements in their food, but overall the flavors were what I would expect from good Mexican food. The last time I visited, they were upgrading their locale, so there was a bit of construction happening. I cannot wait to visit again in 2026. I'll definitely be back on my next trip to Marion!

Our first time there since they moved to the new location. Food and service are still fantastic…read more Now the new restaurant is so nice! We won't wait so long to visit again. Both had combination dinners and so much food we could not eat it all. THE BEST SALSA!!

We had high hopes after seeing Chipotle's ads. This was our first time to a Chipotle. Hopefully…read moreit's just this location that's bad. The food was not fresh we got chicken bowls and the meat had obviously been there awhile. Tables dirty, floors dirty and the drink station was sticky, trash on the floor. We went early so I'm guessing it hadn't been cleaned before they opened. Will try a different location but definitely won't try Marion again too many other restaurants to choose from

We came in yesterday 9/20/2025 right before 5:00 p.m…read more There was only 1 customer ahead of us already checked out. There was 1 employee making food and cashing out customers. There were 3 other employees chatting. 1 seemed to be manning the grill, but the other 2 seemed to be doing less urgent items and didn't seem interested in helping the girl. It took longer than it should to be waited on. All of the food items on the bar seemed to be low or old. There was a fly I noticed that landed on the cold items at the end. There was only one other couple sitting in the place. The entire place was a mess. Behind the counter hadn't been cleaned up. The drink station was a disaster with ice and liquid everywhere. Trash was in the floor. Not a single table was clean, inside or outside. If this is the attitude of employees and appearance of the restaurant to customers, it makes me wonder how bad the sanitary condition and quality of food really is.

This is a small restaurant that really packs a punch. I've been told this is authentic Filipino…read morefood, and it tastes like it. Everything I've tried has been delicious. It's a family run business and everyone is incredibly kind. They take their time explaining the menu, especially if you're new to Filipino dishes. The fried pork belly is on another level, and the lumpia are something I could eat every day. There's seating inside, but I noticed a lot of people doing take-out too. Either way, it's a great spot and one I'm glad we have in town.

This is the first time I've been to this restaurant in about three years. when I first went, the…read morebusiness wasn't doing so well then and they were on the verge of closing. They must've found their audience because they were doing really well now and their food is fantastic. Close a couple pictures of the food. My wife and I have and I can't say enough about it. It was so flavorful the people they're very nice very friendly very accommodating. If you haven't tried out mom you need to get in there ASAP. This place is really good. I hope they stick around for a long time because I will be a longtime customer.