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The Dining Car

5.0 (5 reviews)
Open • 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

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Good food and good service! Go there often. The owner is always there and so friendly. Greets you by name!

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La Fuente Mexican Restaurant

La Fuente Mexican Restaurant

4.4(23 reviews)
36.8 mi
•$$

This is hands down one of the best places for Mexican food around, if not the best. Their service…read moreis insanely fast and matched with great food and super nice waiters and staff. Service and food can not be beat. It blows my mind I can order and receive my food from the establishment faster that I can order and receive food from most fast food places in the area not too mention the prices are great and their "special of the day" are fantastic and affordable. Give it a try.

Being from California (and on Ca time) my party didn't expect much for a late dinner in southern…read moreIllinois. Especially concerned about quality of Mexican food in this tiny town in Ill. Thus, we were hesitant...but hungry with little expectations. Upon entry, we were pleasantly surprised to hear Mexican music and Spanish speakers in the back. I had hope! Although the salsa was bland (& I avoid spicy), we shared the taco plate and a nachos. We were not disappointed. However, I recommend skipping the mojito entirely- I had to send it back. And yes, i know mojito is a cuban drink. They knew we weren't from town, lol- so we got to talking and learned they had roots from Mexico, then grew up not terribly far from me in Ca. He admitted they've had to adjust the way they make some items due to the mid-west clientele they have who aren't used to anything remotely authentic.

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La Fuente Mexican Restaurant - The bottom of the Molcajate which shows the tiny pieces and the grease we were served.

The bottom of the Molcajate which shows the tiny pieces and the grease we were served.

La Fuente Mexican Restaurant - Register area, friendly staff.

Register area, friendly staff.

La Fuente Mexican Restaurant - Dinner with my baby!

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Dinner with my baby!

Los Amigos - Salsa probably gets dusty from being in the dining area with decor above it. Gross.

Los Amigos

3.8(28 reviews)
20.1 mi
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Best bar in town. Only bar in town?…read more Either way. Decent margaritas, frosty mugs for draft beer. Pool table (classic style with woven leather pockets). Air hockey table (out of commission as of 9/10/2022). Engraved wood everything - tables, chairs, assorted decor. Somebody shelled out some beaucoup bucks to decorate this place. Definite small-town vibes here. Didn't eat, but the pervasively Spanish-speaking staff makes me think it's worth a shot the next time we're in town. 5 stars, no complaints. Walking distance from the Best Western (which I decidedly would not recommend... but if you end up there, at least Amigos is right across the parking lot).

My husband and traveled from Colorado to Ohio and stayed in Vandalia on the way home…read more Los Amigos was close to the hotel . The service was excellent ! The young male server was so friendly and very fast . ) I wish I could recall his name ) We had our drinks within a minute of ordering them . Our food also arrived after a short time and was delicious . I had the Pollo Ranchero and my husband had Carne Asada . The portions are large and cooked to perfection . We are Mexican food aficionados so it is always a gamble trying a new place . It was worth it !

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Los Amigos - Minute advert of a bar, but the door is locked. Don't fret! Just go in through the front, your beer is waiting.

Minute advert of a bar, but the door is locked. Don't fret! Just go in through the front, your beer is waiting.

Los Amigos - Shrimp and Cheese Quasadilla... Banderas then a cardboard pizza from the freezer isle

Shrimp and Cheese Quasadilla... Banderas then a cardboard pizza from the freezer isle

Los Amigos - Beef Street Tacos. These were $1.75 each. What a deal!

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Beef Street Tacos. These were $1.75 each. What a deal!

Tres Compadres - Chori pollo - also muy good - goes well with Pinot noir

Tres Compadres

4.6(14 reviews)
44.0 mi

Honestly, I didnt think much going into this place. To be REALLY honest, I thought for certain it…read morewas a bad decision to walk in this place. I couldn't have been more wrong. You are warmly greeted at the door and lead to a nice table. They give you free chips and salsa and it has great ambiance. We ordered Margaritas (obviously) and they were really good. Being from Chicago we take our mexican food seriously and when I saw Chimichanga i needed to make sure they were legit. I got the steak chimi and it was delicious. I also ordered the Tamales and they were a little dense however still good. My Wife got the Combo number 1 and she was more than satisfied. She almost licked the plate clean. No wifi but they take card and i would recommend it.

We stopped in here today for lunch. Stepped inside and, oh boy, the AC wasn't working. I thought…read morewe'd have to leave but the AC is working in the back dining room -- thank goodness!! They weren't busy when we got there but filled up while we ate. The chips and salsa came quickly. Chips are not greasy at all and the salsa is great! I had one of the lunch specials. The ground beef could use a small bit more seasoning. DH had something with chicken that looked great and he said he would order it again (ultimate compliment!). 2 lunches, 2 drinks, and tip were just under $25. We'll definitely go back!

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Tres Compadres - BFE random town!! But steak burrito with queso is muy good!!

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BFE random town!! But steak burrito with queso is muy good!!

The Dining Car - hotdog - Updated October 2026

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