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    Taco Maya

    4.1 (663 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Al pastor torta
    Tricia D.

    Can I just say that I love this place for a quick dine in or pick up meal? So many options (tortas, burritos, salads, enchiladas, tacos, and more) and fresh every time! Lately I've been getting a shrimp taco or a taco salad, and it's hit the spot. When you dine in, you receive a complimentary basket of chips and salsa. My kids either go with a quesadilla or chicken tenders meal or a carnitas or steak torta. Can I just also say that I love all the protein options: chorizo, steak, chicken, fish, shrimp, Korean beef, etc? Bonus: margaritas and beer served here too!

    Grilled chicken tacos
    Danielle D.

    Ordered takeout tonight from Taco Maya and I really enjoyed it. It was packaged up very nicely with the grilled chicken tacos in one box and the rice & refried beans in another. I ordered the taco dinner with avocado salsa and salsa verde. The ingredients were fresh and I liked the way they put the refried beans into a small container made of a tortilla chip. Will definitely order from here again!

    Chips and salsa, complimentary
    Cassady H.

    I love Taco Maya! These are my favorite tacos hands down. They've got some of the most unique and delicious combinations and they execute them perfectly every time. The complementary chips are some of the best you can get and with the salsa bar you could fill up on those alone. This time I had the Cajun shrimp, chingon, and the Korean beef. They were all fantastic! I always get a shrimp option when I come, they do shrimp tacos much better than other local spots. Always fresh and juicy, I'm never disappointed. The price point... was always reasonable. However, they now have some tacos over 5 bucks which is just too much. I get it, everything is more expensive but I just struggle with a single taco costing that much, even if it's fancy. The more traditional tacos are still very reasonably priced and will satisfy your cravings without the pain to your wallet.

    Lesley Anne Y.

    I love this place. I love that their Horchata is refillable. I love their shrimp tacos and cant get enough of it. Shrimp is grilled instead of fried which i like. I also heard good things about their Dorado which is their fish tacos. Service was great. Lots of parking available Its also a simple fast food place to hang out with friends and chat the night away. And pkus they are open late. Will keep coming back! Happy Eating!

    Mexican fries- so good!
    Nazia C.

    Another family favorite. This time I remembered to take at least some pics. After you order they will give you complimentary chips & salsa for the table. One of my favorite things about this restaurant is the complimentary salsa bar, featuring 5-6 salsa options ranging in heat levels, along with limes, and pickled jalapeños and vegetables. My daughter particularly enjoys the Masala fries with ketchup for that sweet and spicy taste. I have enjoyed every taco I've tried so far, but this time I tried the chicken Tikka and Nashville hot tacos. I especially enjoyed the Mexican fried this time. No dessert this time but it's still one of the best spots for fried ice cream!

    Chicken taco and chile relleno
    Mala G.

    First time here and I literally live across the street. I recently dined at Taco Maya in Niles, Illinois, and it was an outstanding experience from start to finish. The customer service was top-notch--friendly, attentive, and efficient. The food was absolutely delicious. I tried the chicken tacos and chile relleno, and both dishes were bursting with flavor. The chicken was tender and seasoned perfectly, while the chile relleno was rich and satisfying. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, making it a great place to enjoy a meal. Whether you're a fan of traditional Mexican cuisine or just looking for a great place to eat, Taco Maya is a must-visit. I'll definitely be back! Uttam was amazing and very friendly Thank you.

    Specialty taco menu
    Rod D.

    So it's been 6 years since I've been coming to Taco Madre/Maya and I'm never disappointed anytime I come. Not only do they have great food options on the regular menu but they rotate their specials in case you want to be adventurous. From the filet mignon taco to the mahi mahi taco, there's always a surprise waiting for you. They also have an amazing assortment of other dishes outside tacos like burritos, tortas, etc. They also serve alcohol, mostly beer, so you can be refreshed after you down those tacos. The service is great. The workers are all part owners so they have a vested interest in the company doing well. The vibe is pretty standard but at times they spice it up especially for Mexican holidays. Lastly, if you notice a variety of Indian inspired dishes, it's because the founder of Taco Maya is of Indian descent. He discovered the executive chef of a Mexican restaurant and liked his food SO much that he hired him as the head chef for all the Taco Maya restaurants and the rest is history. Try Taco Maya, I promise that you'll want to continue to come back in the future!

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    Miranda L.

    This was my first time at Taco Maya Niles but not my first time at Taco Maya. I came with a group of 5 for a work lunch. None of the other people I came with had been to Taco Maya before! The menu has a little bit of everything for everyone. Our group got a mix of tacos as well as a burrito bowl and taco salad. Everyone raved about how good their food was and how it was nice to see more fusion type items on the menu one doesn't typically see. Prices can be a bit expensive but everything tastes fresh and comes out hot. Don't miss out on the free salsa bar on top of the complimentary mild salsa and chips. Restaurant was very clean and tidy as we saw the workers continuously sweeping and wiping down surfaces.

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    Great service, fresh and flavorful food , everything was tasty , highly recommended !!

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    SCRUMPTIOUS vegetarian tacos and such nice people. my favorite place to go when i get paid

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    delicious fresh food w an indian fusion option. tikka tacos amazing. nice ppl, good prices. highly recommended

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    We are so glad you enjoyed our food and ambience! Thank you!!!

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    This place never disappoints. Great food and the best tacos. The bowls are delicious too. Love this place!

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    Ask the Community - Taco Maya

    Do they have gluten free options? I have celiac and would need them to be super careful and knowledgeable about their ingredients. Anyone have any experience?

    Yes, you can order tacos on corn tortillas, guacamole, elotes, etc. but I don't know if they prepare the food in a dedicated gluten free area.

    Can anyone explain the Taco Madre/Taco Maya schism?

    It's actually not complicated..... The schism is the result of problems between the Partners/Investors.… 

    Does anyone know why they changed their name from Taco Madre to Taco Maya? Thanks all for the…

    The Niles location is still under the same ownership....and still serving the same great food. Rumor… 

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    Nash Bros

    Nash Bros

    4.5
    (117 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$

    One thing is for sure: a return visit is in the cards within a couple weeks. As soon as the soda…read moremachine (for the water cups!) is installed, and the Hot Chicken Shawarma Wrap makes a comeback. In the meantime, I ordered a Hot Chick (medium heat), with a side of fries, some extra pickles, and the garlic sauce to make my Slavic heart happy. The food came out fresh from the bubbling oil, it could be handled without burns, but clearly spent no time under a lamp. Both the chicken and the fries were fried to a delectable crunch. No twice-fried-as-an-excuse here, genuinely well done. My only note is that it feels as though the fries and chicken *may* have spent an extra 15 seconds in the fryer. While the innards were tender, it felt as though a tinge of moisture was sacrificed without need. The fries were seasoned perfectly, and other than the usual delight of dipping them into everything on the plate, they were perfect as they were. Fantastic amount too, not the starch overload of Five Guys, but not a skimpy serving either. The chicken sandwich was the real star. The medium contained some proper spice without having smoke come out the ears. It was well sauced, and had a great hit of acid from the pickles. Out of left field came the slaw: I was not expecting to like this to the point of almost leaving it out. However, it was fresh, felt homemade, and wasn't a mayonnaise bomb. Would order the again without complaints or reservations. I also had a chance to try their house-made lemonade. I appreciate that they use zero-calorie sweetener to cut down on sugars. However, it came out too sweet for my liking. It would be helpful to have options of level and type of sweet. Final notes: The server behind the counter was very welcoming and friendly, and the food came out in a reasonable time frame considering how fresh everything was. Final verdict: A case where I say it's a good thing Nash Bros is a little bit of a hike, otherwise I might visit too much for my health. Barring some minor notes, everything was scrumptious, and I'd happily order it all again (and likely will!)

    I checked out this restaurant for the first time recently as we were in the area and wanted to grab…read moredinner. So we decided to give Nash Bros a try. We got here about 30 minutes before closing time. The restaurant was somewhat busy w/ dine-in and carry-out orders. I ordered their original Nashville Hot fried chicken sandwich made Xtra Hot based on their heat level offerings (which was the highest heat level) and my wife ordered their Honey Butter fried chicken sandwich with mild heat level. I also got their House Fries that were seasoned crinkle cut fries. We asked for cups of water but were told that they were out of cups, so either buy water or can of pop. They did not have fountain drinks. The food came out shortly. My etra hot sandwich tray was tagged as 'Hot' w/ three symbols. I asked them if that meant the sandwich was just 'Hot' and not 'Xtra Hot' and I was told that if I ordered extra hot then it meant it was extra hot. My sandwich was really delicious. The flavor was good and the texture was nice. The Xtra Hot flavor was not overwhelming but also it did not seem like the extra hot they said I should be mindful of because it was going to be very spicy. My sandwich was decently crunchy and the pickles and coleslaw had a tad bit of sweetness that went well with the heat of the fried chicken. The Brioche bun was well toasted. The fried chicken patty was decent in size. The Honey Butter fried chicken was a major letdown. It's a sandwich in Brioche bun w/ fried chicken and only spicy honey butter (no pickles or slaw). The bun and the fried chicken were drenched in melted butter but there was no taste of sweet heat or just sweet honey. The fried chicken patty didn't have any flavor either. We mentioned it to the staff members and they apologized for the way it turned out for us. The crinkle cut fries were okay. They were soft and unevenly seasoned. The seasoning was decent in taste. Overall, we had a decent experience. The service was okay. My original Nashville hot chicken was delicious but the Honey Butter chicken sandwich was anything but delicious. The restaurant aesthetics were decent. They have a live band performance area. It's a nice, friendly restaurant with a decent menu variety. We weren't wowed by the food but I would say that the original Nashville Hot fried chicken sandwich was worth trying.

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    The Works Grill

    The Works Grill

    4.1
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    0.9 mi
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    I've had gyros from a lot of places, and while they can often taste pretty similar, The Works in…read moreGlenview truly stands out. The gyro meat has a unique, delicious flavor that keeps me coming back, and the pita is exactly how it should be, soft with just the right amount of crisp. Their fries are consistently fresh, perfectly seasoned, and always served hot. What makes this place even more special is the service. You can tell the staff genuinely cares about the customer experience. On my most recent visit, Verda was exceptionally kind, patient, and welcoming to every person who walked through the door. I was especially touched by how warm and thoughtful she was with my sons. That level of genuine hospitality is becoming harder to find, and it made our meal even more enjoyable. Great food brings people in the first time, but outstanding service is what keeps them coming back. The Works delivers both. It's the kind of local business worth going out of your way to support. I highly recommend it, and I'm already looking forward to my next visit with my boys.

    The Works has been around for several decades, and I tried The Works again, shortly after ownership…read morechanged hands, and they updated the decor and removed the newspaper clippings that mentioned a wrestler named Steve Austin and Marlee Matlin visiting the restaurant. And actually, Marlee lived in the area close to The Works when she was growing up. Anyway, during both visits, I found the meat to be dry; it had flavor, but no moisture. The staff was friendly and the place was clean; so, 3 out of 5 stars.

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    Noori

    Noori

    4.3
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    Fried chicken (boneless) was not crunchy and didn't taste like fried chicken. I think they must…read morehave changed owners. It was so good before. Very disappointed. Would not go back for expensive bad chicken.

    Korean fried chicken is so delicious here! I have tried one other place. It was good but it is sooo…read moregood here. They offer full and half orders. Which is a nice option then you can try a few options. We went a few hours after lunch and it was nice that the lunch rush was done. Even though it was Saturday we've seen the food court is crazy busy. We tried the mild versions as my niece loves chicken wings and she was with us. We ordered 2 half orders to try. It was worth it. We didn't have leftovers and leaving 1 or 2 pieces was worth it. We ordered the fried chicken and the sweet and mild wings. They both had a nice crunchy layer of breading. Not overly breaded so each bite had a bit of crunch. The fried chicken was good but had a couple drumettes was a bit over cooked which made it dry. Still very good and will eat it again. The sweet and mild wings had a nice sweet sauce that kept the wings moist and still crunchy. The sweetness was not overpowering but just right. I'll be back to try the hot wings. It's nice they offer boneless wings so for those times you don't want to have sticky fingers it's an option. They had other things but we didn't know what they were. We just wanted the wings. We'll be back!!!

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    Fry Chicken Fries

    Fry Chicken Fries

    3.6
    (45 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    This place was honestly really good. We got Fry N Chicken to go and it was still hot and crispy by…read morethe time we got home. The chicken was crunchy on the outside, juicy inside, and actually seasoned well not bland like a lot of fried chicken spots around here. You can tell it's fresh. The fries were also solid crispy, not greasy, and nicely seasoned. Portions were good and it felt worth it. Not gonna lie, it reminded me of Raising Cane's in Dubai. It's hard to find fried chicken around here that's actually yummy, but this one definitely hits. Would 100% order again.

    The store is bright and clean walking in, my hopes are high for a good meal. I look at the menu and…read morerealize it's nearly $17 for a chicken sandwich meal. Ouch. There are only variations of chicken on the menu: sandwiches, tenders, wings, and fried chicken. And the fries, of course. Chicken and fries. I ordered the smoky chicken sandwich. I get rung up, my wallet much lighter. The tip portion on the machine passes by before I have a chance to add anything. Wait, did the cashier just wiggle the tip jar at me? Yes, yes she did. RUDE! No tip for you! The fries were average frozen crinkles. The sauce on the sandwich was okay, as was the brioche bun. There was more breading than chicken, though. Disappointing, especially for the price. Three and a half stars for the food, minus one and a half for the price, and demanding a tip for ringing up my order.

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    Boba Burger

    Boba Burger

    4.7
    (899 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$

    I'm crazy disappointed this place is leaving classic. The food, the people, the simplicity of this…read moreplace is beyond amazing. I really hope they find a place soon to carry this business. It's funny I come near Woodstock, and I always make that joke "Boba burger?" anytime I'm in the area with my buddies The other day one of the owners kids was playing near the register and you know its moments like that where they're just happy and such great people with great hospitality to there customers. I've reviewed this place once before: Tokyo dog, Lechon burger, large fries, and triple berry smoothie is my go-to. I seriously don't exaggerate you need to come by before they close. I hope they find a place quickly because you know I sure will always come back.

    We dropped in for a quick dinner. This place is super busy. They make your food to order which is…read moregreat. It's a serve yourself kinda place. They mainly do pick up business. It's inside a bowling Alley. The folks are really friendly and nice. The food is decent. The burger's are 5 oz. and made fresh. You get a nice brioche bun with fresh lettuce and tomatoes and cheese. The drink options aren't huge. It's not a place you linger or have a conversation. The onion rings are nice and crispy but for me I don't like the huge batter centric rings. I like a light batter with crunch so you can taste the onion. The fires are just okay. Most were a bit soggy for me.

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