Been eating here long time and the food is good but one problem is when you order steak on your taco or burrito it's not really steak, it's taste like cheap beef stew meat or a roast. This place would be on top if the used skirt or flank steaks chopped up instead read more

My son, daughter, and I stopped by Tacos el Norte today for an early lunch. We have always gone to there for a good Mexican meal and have always been happy. Heck, I've gone to Tacos el Norte all over the metro area while I was traveling with work. However, the McHenry location seems to have gone downhill recently. Are they under new management? Today they charged us $40.00 for a late morning lunch for three. I've never liked the way they bill; you do not receive a check at your table, you walk to the register and they ring up your meal items individually. The first time they charged $35 and change, I asked if she was sure because it seemed awfully high. Then another lady came by and re-rung it, it came to $36 and change. I told her she was going the wrong way. Then the manager came over and literally asked me, "What's the problem here." I told her that her cashier's were ringing too much for a meal for three people. The manager apologized, then proceeded to ring me up for $40.05. I told her that was ridiculous and she started going line-by-line with me, showing how they nickle and dimed every item. At that point I told her not to bother and that, while we were regular customers, we will not be returning - EVER! read more

This is our go-to local Mexican food place, and they never disappoint. The chile relleno burrito and tilapia fish tacos have become favorites for my wife & I. The food is as affordable as it is tasty. We tend to stick to our "regular" orders, but I've never had anything on their menu that wasn't good. One of the things that might surprise you, from both the nature of the place and the locale, is that they have several vegetarian options, in case that's your thing. Important Disclaimer: "Vegetarian" is not synonymous with "Healthy," in case you weren't already aware. The aforementioned chile relleno burrito contains more cheese than a Barry Manilow box set... read more

Just ordered the Burrito suizo for dinner. Extremely disappointing. It is so slimy and tasteless. Will not be going back.

One of my favorite Mexican restaurants; not just around McHenry...anywhere. We've been going here for about 10 years now and the food has been terrific. There's a wide variety of traditional mexican dishes to choose from, each with its own strengths. I generally get the torta or burrito suizo especial. You can put any type of meat in it ie. ground beef, chicken chorizo, steak, etc. The tacos are great too. Simple with lettuce, tomato, and cilantro, again, any type of meat. The service there is always first rate. You never have to wait more than 10 minutes while they prepare your food right in front of you. With Taco Bell just down the street, people really need to wait that extra 3 minutes for real, delicious mexican food. I would definitely recommend to others, and I have. read more

Excellent, fresh, mexican food. What can I say, just go there and eat... Its my first choice when the need arises for mexican food. The service is fast and very friendly. Never had a mix up with food and we've placed some huge orders there for work and not once any mistakes. Because we all know what its like to get back to the office during lunch and find out someone got screwed for lunch. Not this place, not once. I've tried just about everything on the menu from chicken taco salad to the chiles rellenos ( my personal fav) and its all been very very very good. Very affordable, plenty of seating inside if you choose to stay and dine there. read more

Excellent authentic Mexican food! There is a Taco Bell right down the straight and I pity those that can't wait the extra five minutes to get the real deal from this place. It is not a very big place, but there are some tables inside if you want to enjoy your meal there. The service was fast and friendly. As soon as I walked in the door, a gentleman came out of the kitchen greeting me before I even made it to the counter to order. The menu is pretty extensive covering pretty much every kind of Mexican dish I could think of, including a breakfast portion. This was my first time there so I was struggling a little bit because everything sounded so good, but the guys working there were very helpful giving me some recommendations. I ended up with the Burrito Suiza Especial with Carne Asada. I also ordered the Tilapia fish taco because I wasn't sure how large the burrito would be. That ended up being totally unnecessary as the burrito was huge! I only finished about half of it along with the fish taco and that was a perfect amount of food, and then I had leftovers as a bonus. The burrito was delicious, with melted cheese over the top, definitely the best I've had in the area. The fish taco was also very good. I washed it all down with some tasty horchata which was perfect. The prices were very reasonable as well. I can't wait to go back and continue to try out other things on their vast menu. This is now my go-to place for Mexican food in McHenry! read more

Love this place! One of the best Mexican restaurants in McHenry. Fresh food, consistently awesome. read more

Tacos El Norte - Yummm - Mexican Near Me - McHenry, Illinois

Good affordable Mexican. Definitely on my agenda every time I visit family in McHenry. Maybe not the crispiest carnitas, but pretty tasty. Not bad atmosphere either. read more

The best mexican food in McHenry County! We've never had a bad experience here. All their food is great. My personal favorite is the steak tacos, but their nachos are also delicious. The nachos are huge so I usually stick to the tacos, unless I'm splitting them. All their food is authentic. Also their chicken soup is the best. Highly recommended ! read more

Tacos El Norte - 2 steak tacos with cheese, rice and beans - Mexican Near Me - McHenry, Illinois

Best Mexican food in McHenry, perhaps even the county. Everything is absolutely amazing. Quick service, great staff.

I have been coming here for years! I love the food! It's so cool to see that some of the staff that was there tonight were the same staff that were there 15 years ago. The only reason why I didn't give 5 stars is because it needs some updating inside. read more

This place, although in a strip mall next to a pawn shop, has really great food and fast service. The burritos, enchiladas, chicken tacos, and rice are authentic and my kids (who are picky)love it! Great food, great service and great prices! We come here a lot for our Mexican food! read more

Prices were much higher than the menu online, and the food was not all that great tasting. I've never had flautas with double taco shells that weren't deep fried. Odd and not tasty. read more

Good food... probably the best out this way. I tried several and I always come back to Tacos El Norte.

Very very very good Mexican food!! People were sweet. Food came out fast only reason for knock off of one star is the horchata is very good it has a little to much cinnamon and the guac is great but don't like that it's not chunky it's very pureed otherwise will be back! Way better then Sophia's Mexican. And better pricing!! read more

I discovered this GEM about 15 years ago in Lake Zurich, as my office was in Palatine - before I bought my home in McHenry. LOVE going to the McHenry store now. Will have to check out their Gurnee location. Great food, SUPER PEOPLE, and never disappointed. http://screencast.com/t/hGjETZPth read more

Excellent service and food. From Wisconsin, stopped in on our trip after reading previous reviews. Will come again.

The besttttt authentic Mexican food around! The only place that I like more is round lakes tacos el Norte butttt the service is better in McHenry! read more

Hate to ever leave a bad Review.. I don't like spending my hard earned money on my Dinner that was microwaved before it was given to me.I never had this happen to me at the Lake Zurich Or Round lake Tacos El Norte. read more

Best burritos in town !!!! Love the staff! It's like a little family and everyone is so nice !!! Would return and eat there again

Ate here for the first time in about five years, take out. All of the food was fantastic! I think this was the first time my wife did not have to add extra salt to her guacamole. I had the shrimp burrito, which was very fresh and not packed full of filler like most burritos I get. Other people in our group had various tacos and the chips and salsa. Everyone commented on its authenticity and taste. The only reason for the 4/5 was the wait. Was told 20 minutes on the phone, ended up being well over 30 minutes. But it was worth the wait! read more

What this place lacks in ambience it makes up for in food. This is clearly the most underrated place in McHenry county. It's nestled in a rather generic shopping mall, but good lord the tacos, salsa, and sauces are out of this world. Make this a stop on your list, your taste buds will thank you. read more

This is my favorite place for tacos. The staff is warm and welcoming and the food is amazing. This is our go-to date night spot and we've never been disappointed. read more

I get that Cinco De Mayo is probably the busiest day of the year but that is no excuse. Today my party ordered many things ranging from entrees to burritos and sides like rice. I went to go pick up the food and tried to pay for the some of the meals separately and the attitude I got was unacceptable. They were rude and took a phone call while I was trying to pay because they didn't want to deal with the separate checks. So after that fiasco of getting my food, I get back to distribute the food and nothing was labeled. Everything looked the same and even better they forgot 2 meals!!! That was bad, but then the food was not even warm and my burrito was watery. Definitely would not recommend on Cinco De Mayo or even on a good day. My service will be brought somewhere else. read more

Wonderful staff, authentic food and great prices! Don't miss the Torpedo Taco! Their soups are amazing as well - homemade, flavorful and perfect for the cold/wet/rainy/snowy weather. Doesn't look like mike from the outside, but it's truly a gem! read more

Excellent food overall. Small seating area but usually accommodating. Some of the most authentic type mexican food in the area.

Some of the best mexican food in the area at a very affordable price. Friendly staff aswell. One of my favorites in McHenry.

Well. The food is extremely bland. Had a burrito and the Lebanese Mex gf had the taco dinner. To begin, the service is great. But that's where it ends. Considering I'm from Chicago, I have high standards. For all these mofos in the NW burbs who claim this is the spot to to must have bland palettes or think that Taco Bell is authentic. And I say this w much love. now, I have yet to have an amazing experience in regards to taco or mex fare out in the burbs. Please fellow yelpers, quit rating restaurants in the area so high and go to the big city and experience some real food before designating a restaurant so high. That is all. read more

Been going here many years with my husband and never had a bad experience. Their service is always fast & attentive. Food is always fresh, hot, fast & accurate. They have the best steak tacos- no chunks of fat like other taco places. Love their tacos, flair as, enchiladas, burritos- everything!! My only wish is that they served alcohol- even just beer & margaritas. The best! read more

The food is decent though the selection is limited. You'll get your typical steak, chicken and pork tacos but nothing more exotic than that. No carnitas, no chicharron, no lengua, zip. This is about as whitebread as it gets for folks that don't care too much for truly authentic Mexican food. Employees were pleasant enough. Prices are a bit steep for the selection and quality. Try La Rosita's instead. read more

I have eaten here several times and have enjoyed the food. What I haven't enjoyed was calling in to place a carry out order. The woman who has answered the phone each time is very rude. They don't have a menu posted online and the woman was upset that I didn't know a detail of one of my orders. Customer service is not a priority. read more

I have eaten here for the past 8 years. Great place to go for lunch. Simple atmosphere but great food, quick delivery and fair prices. Mucho recommendo. read more

This place gets really busy! However, people seem to be hunger-crazed and scarf down food quickly to free up tables if you're waiting. They have a nice countertop to sit at if you cannot wait, though. Service was absolutely superior and bilingual, which is absolutely essential to our community. The food was extremely tasty and affordable. This was our second time here, and both times were consistent with the quality. read more

Great Mexican for lunch. Quick cheap and amazing. 1 less star for the chorizo. I love the taste but it always gives me a stomach ache. Maybe too greasy. Great place otherwise! read more

Awesome food. I live right by it and will go over and over again. No matter what you get, it's amazing. Chips and salsa are fantastic as well! read more

The food would be good if it didn't always come out in a few minutes...I'm convinced they cook all the meat for your meal in the early morning, as it's always reheated and never piping hot..it's so disappointing that in the last few years at this location that they don't cook to order!! I've given them so many chances to do so and its such a disappointment that they don't..I don't think I can return to this location any longer which is a shame since I only live a few min away. read more

This is my second time here, same fast friendly service as my other visit. The food is amazing! I had the two taco dinner with beans and rice, husband ordered the chiles rellenos at the suggestion of our waitress, he loved it! We will be back for sure!! read more

This is our "go to" Mexican restaurant. Close to home and the food is always delicious. :)

I love this place! I've been to 5 or 6 different ones on and off throughout the years. Guacamole Tostada, it's not on the menu so just ask for it. TO DIE FOR! I love their steak burritos but recently found the Chile Relleno burrito. It's way too good with all that cheese. They make great food cheaply here. Support them. read more