Nice ambiance, awesome waiter, very attentive, Heraldo, I think, group of 5 all of us enjoyed, be…read moreback again!

Best Carnitas on the Planet!!! Had 3 street tacos: Ribeye…read morewas incredible. Al Pastor was good - not the best I've ever had, but I enjoyed it. Carnitas...best I've ever had hands down. Unbelievable flavor, moist & tender. Tried a tamale - pork with red sauce - not bad, would get more carnitas instead next time I come here. Had a queso fundido, tasted good, but it was so thick, it was hard to eat. It was hot as F¥{€, but still thick as $#!+, hard to enjoy. Bartender was awesome. Will definitely return. Chips & salsa are phenomenal!

Saturday at 4:25pm. Off beat on route 120 .Plenty of parking and small as the restaurant seems to…read morebe, was seated right thru the door. Jocelyn our waitress very attentive. Food quality excellent with prices to match. Portions are very generous Huge selection on the menu. Nice drink menu. Definitely a must stop for the cuisine.

Fast and friendly service! Nice little mexican restaurant would definitely recommend. Will be…read morecoming back here again!

I have truly done a disservice not reviewing Cantina 52. Let me sum up upfront: there is an entire…read morevegan menu, food is delicious but heavy, they have awesome fun events and also host cool private events. Where did my reviews go !?! Go here. Go here often. Enjoy the drinks, the service, the food, the everything. Take it in. I have been to Cantina 52 probably 4-5 times and ordered for delivery probably 3-4 times. All of the options are good on the vegan side, and the mocktails are also equally awesome. It's a nice location with some fun additions (the glasses, etc). Delivery is also a plus. Coordinate with them for private events is also a plus! Their take on buffalo/nashville stuff is great to me, but I think the only thing we didn't love was the vegan sliders. As noted again: Everything is very heavy. Doesn't mean it's not delicious, but you're going to want a nap after this for sure. Guac is on point, tacos are nice, just the burgers and so on are going to be a real meal and then some.

Best place in downtown Crystal Lake for hipster Mexican food. Cantina 52 isn't a big place so it's…read morenot good for big groups. It has a bar area and a few tables. For certain the name implies it's like a hangout. There's a pretty casual atmosphere along with a few TVs for watching games or something. Amazing it wasn't too busy. It's really not a big place so there's not much room. There were a few seats at the bar so we sat there. Pretty impressive menu. So many choices for vegans and vegetarians. It's about $6 for the cocktail specials, so check the menu board. The best of these is the Long Island 52, which is a pretty standard one. It's about $6 for tacos, which are the small street style you can eat in a few bites. We got some of the Herbivore Tacos. Has black beans, roasted corn, and vegan versions of chorizo and sriracha aioli. It's about $12 for nachos. These are loaded with tons of toppings. For sure it's got a lot to choose from. It's located on Brink Street close to the Metra station. There's lots of things for vegans and vegetarians.

So disappointed because I usually love this place. Ordered three tacos and asked for an extra mild…read moresauce (one tiny container for each taco). I was told "no." She said it wasn't her fault; but she wouldn't. After I paid she said I could buy some but at that point I'm not going to charge a few cents for sauce. There's a million taco places in McHenry county- don't give business to a place that won't give you 5 cents worth of mild sauce with your paid order.

My waitress, Julia, was very good. The restaurant is in a strip mall and has the typical…read morestorefront. The interior is festively decorated. The tables were clean. Floor a little messy but I arrived just after the usual dinner hour. Restrooms were very clean. They serve chips and salsa. The salsa was very good/the chips not so much. The guacamole was good but not very spicy (I like spicy ). The chicken fajitas were awesome! Served sizzling hot without a ton of oil and lots of fresh peppers and onions. Let's not forget...the margarita. I'm picky and ordered the premium classic over ice. They do it well! Prices are reasonable too!

I never leave reviews, but I can't stop thinking about how great this place is!!!…read more The staff is so attentive and kind. Our food and our drinks were amazing. They went above and beyond! And it was SO nicely decorated. 11/10!

The food here is OK. To me nothing really stands out that you can't get from another mexican…read morerestaurant in the area. I had the chips and salsa and it's your standard fare. There were 3 salas to choose from and one of them was really smokey and it didn't gel with my pallet. I had the guacamole and it was just OK. Nothing really stood out with it. Then I had the esquites (corn) and that was pretty good. The queso dip was good as well. I also had the steak quesadilla and this by far was the best thing I ate here. Very good. Then I had the ceviche and that was just OK. Then to go I ordered a steak burrito and that was just OK as well. So overall it was just an OK experience for the food, nothing mind blowing or will make you travel to come get it. One note I wanna add is that the chips were underseasoned and could have used a bit more salt. But again this is for my own pallet. For dessert, I had the mini churros and they were not good for me. I prefer my churros to be crispy and crunchy on the out side and then warm and soft on the inside. These were just soft. It wasn't for me and someone had said that the minis do come out soft . Now beyond the food, the service was pretty decent, no complaints here. Vibes were good and the décor to the restaurant is very pleasing to the eyes. So I knew this restaurant before Antigua Mexican Grill came into the space. It was the old Mandelies Italian Restaurant, and even though AMG is in the space now, the old shell of the old restaurant is still there and I want to compliment the restaurant on transforming this into their very own space and they did a great job doing so. Ok with that said, I'm glad I gave them a try and it's defiantly worth a date night just to check it out. But the food was just OK. The drinks were really good. I had the mango margarita. So if you're looking to get out and experience some mexican cuisine with mexican vibes then AMG is your place.

This is one of the best spots I have ever had in the Crystal Lake area. The environment, the food,…read morethe atmosphere in general is amazing. Definitely recommend!

I was in Crystal Lake and was looking for a place to get lunch. We ended up at Antojitos for…read moreauthentic Mexican food. The restaurant is not for inside dining so be prepared for ordering to go. I ordered enfrijoladas for $12. I've never had them and didn't know what to expect. The price was somewhat steep but the portion and weight was definitely hefty. The food was scrambled eggs layered with corn tortillas, beans, cheese, and sauce. I wasn't crazy about it but it is more my personal taste with corn tortillas. This happened to be a solid dish and I would recommend checking them out.

Absolutely delightful experience from entrance to exit. We decided to visit this popular Mexican…read morerestaurant after reading that it now had new owners. Service was outstanding....Food was exquisite and the margaritas were delicious.....Loved it and it is now our 'to go to' Mexican destination.

Recently returned to El Molino after they gave it a makeover. New owners and staff…read more The service is good and the food is really good. I had the steak fajitas with rice and beans. Generous portions and delicious! My companion had the nachos loaded with ground beef. Again, a generous portion and tasty! We split a pitcher of house margaritas. Tasty but seems a little light on the tequila. The interior is nice and bright now and looks great. Nice bar area. The chips and salsa are great too. Service was attentive without hovering too much. I know we will be back soon!

I love the tacos and all the appetizers so much. But those dang wings are so spicy I was genuinely…read moreicing my mouth after.

I have been here a couple times now and the food is always fresh and delicious! In fact, my one…read moregood friends said this is the best Mexican food she had ever had. The staff is always very friendly and the ambience is casual. The steak quesadillas are very good and ample for one person. The shrimp tacos with mango and the guacamole are outstanding! The blood orange margarita is good but I highly recommend the mango margarita, which is fresh and delicious. The only issue is the place is pretty small. Definitely come earlier. They also offer taco Tuesday. Buy two get one free. This is a must try restaurant when you are in the area with ample parking near Butcher on the Block. I will definitely be back!