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    Tacos El Norte

    2.6 (197 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    S T.

    So disappointed the food not great the last few times the ground beef tasted like dog food so yucky and disgusting and very disappointed so sad.

    Steve B.

    Finally got to check out Tacos El Notte Gurnee. I personally have to say I like this one more compared to the lake bluff one. So, let me get into it! The food was definitely much different than the lake bluff one. The menu was much better and had more options for sure. I got the taco bowl and I have to say it was really worth it! I felt satisfied and full after eating it! My co work got the 3 taco dinner and he pointed out that has tortillas were dry and hard. The service was good. Our waitress checked in with us often which I liked! The atmosphere really reminded me of restaurants that I visited when I was in Mexico! I really loved the decor! Overall, I would say check TENG if you want to try a very good menu!

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    Christina L.

    I recently visited tacos El Norte because I was given a gift card for my birthday. I decided to bring the kids with me. The kids enjoyed their food. My burrito was okay. The burrito wasn't rolled well and I basically had to eat it like a giant taco. The sauces seemed watered down. They had a pretty good horchata and the service was really good. Our waitress checked on us a few times to make sure we were good and didn't need anything else.

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    Jossairy M.

    The food was disappointing to say the least. I had a barbacoa taco (not pictured) and it was bland. Got a milanesa torta and it was also bland. My friend had the menudo and she said it was not tasty she couldn't even eat it. Our server almost charged us $20 extra so make sure to check your bill..... the music stopped halfway through and our waitress really didn't check up on us. Pretty disappointing visit.

    Kristianne B.

    One of my favorite place for Mexican food! Their food is always good. I've tried a couple of things but I always go for their steak tacos. Service is really quick depending how busy they are but I never have an issue. Sometimes they play music, which is always a good vibe!

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    Ralph I.

    This used to be a great restaurant with great food. Post pandemic mediocrity. the steak tacos are Horrible. Don't know if they use a cheaper steak or the cooks they have don't have a clue.

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    Art J.

    It was a good authentic Mexican restaurant. I forgot what region they cover but it was tasty. I was in the mood for tacos but at the same time didn't want to go to an expensive place for tacos and not get much for how much I spent. I have been here before back and early 2000 when I used to attend University of Phoenix with some classmates living up here. It's family owned and they have other locations but this is the one I remember. Reason why 3 out of 5 stars is because despite the food was good and I felt I got the wrong order for tacos. I wanted one beef tongue and one sirloin tacos but then wanted an extra Taco but it was sirloin and ended up being the beef tongue which was incorrect. Nevertheless it was delicious but I really wanted the sirloin Taco extra. Just really tell the staff for server what you want otherwise they're going to assume wrong. I would still come back but I'll probably go for their fajitas. the tacos was good too just really emphasized to the servers what you want despite poor understanding

    Wire

    Called and ordered 3 chicken tacos with double rice. I asked how big the horchata cup was she said she didn't know. I said when I come in I'll look. I came in and Estella is very rude and disrespectful. Went to my car and ate two tacos almost chocked on a wire piece that you see in the picture in top of the sour cream. we called back asked for a refined and I spoke with the cashier. I asked for her name and she said you don't need my name the manager Jose will be here tomorrow and can give you a refund. She said she couldn't give the refund because her drawer would be short. She said you can come back now and I can give you move food. I said no I wanted a refund.

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    I order from this place often my food is always ready on time, friendly service and the food is always delicious!!

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    Best Mexican cuisine in this area . We love this franchise. Many options with tasty yummy food

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