Delicious food! Good service! Quesabirria in any form is so good!…read more Drinks are good and flavorful as well.

Found with help of Yelp! The chorizo taco was meaty and not overcooked like others I've had. The…read morepastor was juicy and paired well with both red and green sauce. I wished I'd have been warned the Large Horchata came in a quart jar. Overall, good place for authentic Mexican. I'll be back. Try it!

During a long weekend in Chicago I was staying nearby El Mana so based on the Yelp reviews it…read moreseemed like a great place to grab some dinner. El Mana is just a small storefront restaurant in a corner plaza. Inside is very basic, no real decor, simple tables and chairs. The clientele seems to be mainly Hispanic which is always a good sign. For such a small place the menu is fairly extensive including breakfast and a whole page of seafood entrees. I ended up ordering the Camerones Al Mojo De Ajo (shrimp in garlic sauce). While waiting for my food I enjoyed the chips and salsa, good flavor and fresh, although the salsa was a bit salty. In about 10 minutes my food came out nicely presented on a pretty fish shaped dish, a large portion of shrimp, rice and a simple salad topped with fresh avocado slices and some warm flour tortillas. The shrimp were excellent plump and meaty in a zippy sauce laced with garlic. The rice was a great compliment, while the salad gave a nice fresh crisp element to the meal. Overall an excellent meal and a great dinner. El Mana is a great place to get some excellent Mexican food at a reasonable price, portions are generous, flavors a big, bold and straightforward. Service was good, but this is not a high end place, really not much to see and really nothing except great food.

Delicious fresh and authentic Mexican food. Very glad we stopped here. Family owned and operated,…read moreeverything was delicious

First time visit. Crowded and noisy restaurant. Many tables in a relatively small place. Parking…read moreis also limited. Price is comparable to other local restaurants I frequent. Food was good and service was a little slow but considering how busy they were, it was efficient. The spice in the spicy jalapeño Margarita appears to be dependent on how hot the jalapeño is. I was hoping for a truly spicy drink but have not found that anywhere - yet. The only downside for me was the extra charge for paying by credit or debit card.

Very cute!!!! Please be good! Please be good! Please be good!…read more Update: The steak had an odd taste, almost had a sour or spoiled taste. Never had bad meat before so I wasn't sure, but I couldn't eat it. Asked what seasoning was used but she never came back with an answer. The drinks were great. But I would be afraid to order food again. Ugh!!! We really wanted to love this place, so cute and close, but no.

Food was great- get the corn elote, guac and salsa trio- great app. Loved the shrimp tacos, DH…read moreloved the chicken w mole sauce. Service was sweet- kind and perfect amount of attention. One idea- get light dimmers! Ambience would be so much better on Saturday night with softer, dimmer lights. Only downside- it was SO bright!

I happened to find this spot while my friend and I were looking for a place that was halfway…read morebetween the two of us. We arrived around 5:30, and it was fairly empty at the time m. The restaurant is medium sized, clean, and spacious, with a wide variety of menu options. They offer brunch, lunch, dinner, desserts, and happy hour which is a nice bonus. I do wish the happy hour details were listed on a menu or somewhere visible. Our server, who was new, let us know that margaritas were half of and only select tacos were $2 for taco Tuesday. We each ordered a margarita, which was deliciously only $6 each. For starters, we shared the "Los Tres Diaz" platter, which includes guacamole, elote and fish ceviche served with chips. Everything was fresh and flavorful and great way for two people to sample a bit of everything. As for the tacos, the happy hours election wasn't as appealing so I opted for the shrimp tacos. Instead, the order came with three good size tacos and although the rice and beans are available as an add-on they don't come with a meal. The highlight was definitely the mango pineapple, pico de gallo, and added so much flavor. Overall, we had a great experience. The food was delicious. The service was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was relaxed. I'd definitely come back.

Perfect spot for a quick margarita or a family dinner! The food is always fresh and comes out fast…read more Highly recommend the guacamole and chips and the fajitas so good every time. Service is attentive and consistent, and they even have a private event space with its own bar, which is a great bonus. Definitely a go-to local favorite!

First time visiting, found this restaurant from reviews and because it was in close proximity to a…read moreplanned activity after dinner. Margaritas were great, they make them using fresh syrup instead of bottled and you can tell the difference. Our server was super nice she made some great recommendations. I had the ceviche which was made with white fish shrimp and chopped veggies - it was really good and tasted freshly made. My friend had the camarones à la diabla (deviled shrimp in sauce) she got the sauce on the side just in case but said it was just the right amount of spice. It's nice and cozy inside not overly loud so you can hear yourself talk lol. Will definitely plan on retuning.

Had a Birria Ramen and a QuesaBirria(beef)both delicious. More flavorful than others I have had…read more They do have original goat birria as well!!!

AMAZING. We've had our fair share of fantastic tacos (my husband is Mexican AND we lived in the…read morecity for years), but birrieria y taqueria exceeded my expectations... I would say top 3 Mexican places we've ever been to! We each ordered a few tacos, and my husband's fave was the pastor, while my fave was the birria, but all of them were honestly perfection. Horchata was great, rice and beans were fantastic, and pricing was definitely decent given the quality. I'm going to be craving their food weekly. I get the high praise now! We'll be back. :)

I have been here several times. The place, food and service is amazing!…read morePrivate parking lot with plenty of space to park. The restaurant has specials on certain weekdays and has a sign showcasing the latest special. I have been here many times for different occassions with my friends: Galentines, girls night out and recently the day after Thanksgiving for brunch. The special included rice beans tacos empanadas and taquitos, so tasty! We plan to return to enjoy their food and drinks

A wonderful restaurant tucked away in a strip mall. We wouldn't know about this unless we knew…read moreabout the restaurant La Campania in Carol Stream. It's almost the identical venue and similar decorative vibe inside . Fact is it's 40 minutes closer to us. As we live in Edison park. Delicious food getting the combo fajita meal was the best deal for us .. ask for a half small order of guacamole to make it a complete meal and get the Cadillac margarita. And definitely get some salsa to go. It's affordable and fresh and you're supporting a small business.

This place is a total gem! If you're looking for great food and great vibes, it's a 10/10. The…read moreenergy is super laid-back, the music is always on point, and the staff is incredibly friendly.

the food is OK. The service is very very, very slow. There's just not enough workers to wait…read moreforever to get your food.

I was in the neighborhood so I thought I would give this place a shot. I ordered a steak burrito…read moreand an horchata, both were excellent. Service was great, and the order was completed quickly.

The food was great , it hit the spot . The service is very attentive . The ambiance is inviting and…read morepretty chill , they even have slot machines.