Wow, what a little gem of a find near Patel Bros. Indian Grocery…read more The best (of mild spiciness - I believe they dumbed down the spiciness for the American palate) Mexican food that we have had in the suburbs of Chicagoland The server was so very gracious and lovely. She assisted me with my Spanish which is not too bad but I do not know the words for different vegetables such as okra Small but 5-star clean restaurant!

Been there 3 times recently, 2nd time shorted me the rice& beans I had ordered with tacos…read more.. 3rd time... I ordered everything on the 4 tacos , rice & beans & 2 diet cokes , well guess what, no cokes , no sour cream on the tacos ... I'm done !! If you can't get simple orders right, how are you going to make it? Lots of places with average food !! Left generous tips each time & lost money going there !!!! Ba - Bye !!

Had a short break and needed a quick meal so stopped in to El Agave for food and refreshment…read more Ordered the regular burrito and a Corona and was out the door in less than 30 minutes. They have a smaller bar area in the back so if you're looking to catch a game, might want to go somewhere else. Otherwise, food was good and staff was nice.

We hadn't been to El Agave in a while and wanted to go back. When the new owners first took over…read morewe'd eaten there and it was good. This time, our experience wasn't as good as before. When we arrived, there was one other couple at a table. Other than the staff, no one else was there. We were seated and given menus right away. Our server took our drink order and we asked for an order of guacamole. He brought our drinks along with a basket of chips and salsa quickly. We ordered our meals - a two tostada dinner and a three taco dinner when he served the guacamole. The chips and salsa were good, but I like my salsa a bit spicier so asked if they had any. He brought two bottles of homemade salsa, one green and one red. The guacamole was over $10 and was small. Strangely, it had somewhat of a sweet taste to it and wasn't what we expected. Our meals came out about ten minutes later. The presentation was nice, as you will see in my pictures. The food was okay - not spectacular. We had expected better. The Carne Asada in the tacos was actually very good. The Al Pastor was just okay. On the Tostadas we had Al Pastor, too, and one was guacamole which I've already described. We skipped desert. Although we weren't thrilled with the food, the portions were large and we were both very full when we finished. The service could have been better, especially since there were only two tables filled. After the food was served, we didn't see our server again. We waited for the check and finally had to get up to find them and ask for it. It is possible that there were only two people working. We didn't see any other employees so it may be the servers were also bartending and cooking, which could explain the service we experienced. Both of those we saw were very nice and pleasant, just not as present as we expected.

I wish I had visited here sooner! Awesome authentic Mexican food! For the first time here, my…read morewife got the chicken flautas, I got chicken enchiladas with mole sauce. The food was great! Tasty & fresh! They have some drink options as well, so we had some wine and beer. Service was very friendly & attentive. We will be back!

1st noticed right away was it smelled very clean and was . 2nd my food got there in less then 10…read moremins and it was great honestly for simple burrito thank you I will be back ! Not to forget the super polite person that took my order

This is my 4th review here in 2 1/2 years. Here are some updates…read more 1) they now have Margaritas (mango is our fav) 2) A good bottle beer selection 3) a new taco- Ababe with a delicious smoky sauce and radishes 4) Street corn is now standard on menu and it's excellent. 5) Website for ordering takeout is greatly improved. No Service and staff are always outstanding Half of our visits are eat in dining area is always clean and comfortable.

I tried this taco place for lunch today. My husband has been here before. It was okay (not amazing,…read morebut not bad either). The restaurant is huge, very clean, and well maintained. The service was great too. However, they forgot to give us the chips today. We had to ask for them, whereas last time they brought the chips to open without asking. I ordered the steak and shrimp and specifically asked for the steak medium rare, but it came out well done. I guess the tacos were actually quite good because my husband finished everything on his plate!

Authentic food, good flavor, good variety, friendly service, welcoming, a bit of a upbeat mexican…read moremusic vibe, birthdays are fun, music is a bit loud. They have a dinner buffet Wed and Thur for 18 bucks, includes drink. Sunday all day? for 24? I was there for Thur dinner. The dinner drink is free refills on pop. If you get horchata or another aqua fresca, u get no refills, and you can't switch to pop after. So get light ice. Horchata was decent, creamy but not the best I have had, but good. I would get it again. Most of the food they serve is beef and chicken. My favorites were (in order) Pollo a la Cream - chicken in cream, my favorite, mixed with rice, it had a great balance, add some onion from the taco place, and crema (sour cream) and it was my favorite thing by far, I added some of the other stuff below to make the flavors deeper Asado de Boda - tender meat with a rich sauce that had a ton of flavor Enchiladas Bojas - they tasted like they were mole, but i couldn't figure it out, but it was a sweet deep taste. I enjoyed it for the depth of flavor Barbacoa was flavorful and tender Sleeper, the hotdogs are deep fried, all beef i think. Eat it with some other stuff, it's great, by itself, it's salty. mini Cheesecakes were decent. So was the rice pudding. Churros were not fresh enough so they were kinda tough, they are chocolate filled and you can use chocolate, strawberry or caramel sauce on it.

I was in the area and was craving tacos. Found this close by. Kinda got confused once I entered…read morebecause they also had a nightclub connected. But the restaurant was to the right. We were seated right away. I love the vibe because they had a karaoke night that night. It was just hard having conversations with people and the waiter because it was just so loud but happened to manage. I ended up ordering the combination #1-which consisted of a taco, tostada and quesadillas. I got it all in steak and it was pretty good. It also order a horchata which was also very delicious. My favorite was the complimentary chips and salsa. I love the green salsa. It had a kick but so delicious. The only thing is our service. Our waiter came and kinda rushed us to order and once we got our food, he barely came to check on us so by the time we needed the check, we literally had to flag him down. But overall everything was good.

A group of us had a Parents' Night Out at Mago Cantina & Grill South Barrington, and it was our…read morefirst time trying their family-style dining--and it did not disappoint! From the very beginning, working with their event planner, Jessica (who is AAAAAAMAZING) was seamless. When we arrived, our table was ready, and they even sat us by the kitchen so we could catch all the action--woohoo! We chose the Anejo Family Style Dinner Menu, and everything we tried was fantastic. APPETIZERS: Calamares Mago Chopped Salad Guacamole ENTREES: Carne Asada Tampiquena Carne Chihuahua Pollo en Mole Salmon SIDES: Arroz Verde Esquites Platanos Maduros DESSERT: Pastel De Tres Leches Churros Caliente Drinks were made perfectly, service was outstanding, and the food was amazing. Bonus: they'll replenish any items if you'd like more--just ask! If you're planning a group outing of 10 or more, I highly recommend going with the Family Style Dining. It's a fun, delicious experience you'll all enjoy!

Happy Hour Review! When looking for an elevated mexican…read moreoption, Mago is a great option! The inside is beautifully designed with high ceilings, tons of feature walls, open kitchen, large bar, and semi-private back area. I've visited many of times for dinner and am always impressed. The menu prices can be a premium but portions are huge! This visit, my husband and I enjoyed happy hour. They have select drinks for $9 and select bites for $6. I got the Mago-Rita which had a simple lime flavor but was very refreshing. My husband got the Red Sangria which was prebatched but presented nicely and tasted good. The drinks do come with a lot of ice so it was easy to drink them quickly. For food, we shared the Beef Empanadas and Platanos Maduras. Both were simple in flavor but hit the spot. It was so nice to revisit Mago and finally try out their happy hour! They have multiple locations in IL, so be sure to check if one is near you!

We absolutely love this place. Authentic fresh Mexican food with great flavor and super friendly…read morestaff. We went on a Monday night for their half off Margarita special and 8.00 burrito. They have a nice selection of margaritas. I tried the Mango Habanero. Not too spicey. Ive never had one of their burritos so I ordered a chicken tinga minus the lettuce. This burrito was packed with meat and flavor! Everyone in our party enjoyed their food and drinks and we will definitely be back!

Update: We brought our friends in this time to experience the great food and service here and…read moreenjoy Margaritas and Burritos Monday. Sergio took great care of us as always. We enjoyed every bite!

HORRIBLE. Had high hopes. Food is trash . Over priced not even funny or being cheap. Lady didnt…read morewash her hands from restroom after bringing my food. And wanted to charge extra for salsa. Spanish - ASCO de comida y servicio. ATREVETE!!!

order for pick up, asked if i could dine in because. i was…read morein a limited time, Only two 1oz salsa for Three items one of them being a premium item! Ask for salsa was told that house rules is to charge $.25 for each 1oz table next to me ordered two tacos and received a bottle of each salsa (green and red) Shame! Today was just me but i ordered once a week for my family 6 people and usually pay over $75 owners should review this crazy policy

Delicious food and very friendly staff! A friend and I randomly decided to try La Poblanita out and…read moreit exceeded our expectations. I had the Al pastor tacos and really enjoyed them. The rice and beans were also good and I enjoyed the variety of salsas provided. We got their guacamole to share and it tasted very fresh. Everything felt homemade and like someone took care to make it. Our waitress was very kind and welcoming. Service was a little slow but it also was fairly crowded and it seemed like a large number of take out orders were also being dealt with. The restaurant itself isn't huge or anything special but it was clean and not too loud. Overall, I would definitely come back to dine in and would also order takeout when I'm back in the area.

First time being nice place out in streamwood just order two tacos for taco Tuesday food is good…read moreservice great and wait to try out the r Tacos place is very clean next time around town trying something different. Place looks organized and clean

I finally found the right time to try this place, being in the mood for a dine-in Mexican dinner…read more It's a nice place with pleasant servers, and kudos to the guy who filled my water 3 times. I was torn between a chicken mole dinner or just good old tacos. I opted for the tacos Al pastor with rice and beans. I have had Al pastor at many, many places, and it's been interesting to see people's takes on the recipes. These were, hands down, the best I've had anywhere. The meat was charred nicely, yet tender. The marinade/sauce had the perfect balance between the sweetness of the pineapple and the counterbalance of the lime, cilantro, and onion. I was so proud of my selection, that I ordered some to-go for my daughter to try. I also had a delicious strawberry margarita and finished off with a tres leches dessert. Everything was superb! I'll be back for that mole someday, and will also try their Taco Tuesday. Judging from my food, as well as the presentations of others choices that I noticed, I believe their chef is seriously talented and creative.

Orale is a cool place. The decor is nice , the service was really good, and, I must say, the…read morerestroom stood out :-) The food we ordered was delicious. My wife and I are pretty stuffed right now! I had the quesabirria tacos and she had a spicy shrimp dish with avocado and tortillas. Oh, and we had the nachos with a flight of 5 delicious salsas, as an appetizer. In the end, Orale felt different. It had a city vibe to it. We dug it and will be back for more. Near Hanover Park and in the mood for some Mexican cuisine? Check out Orale!