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    The Otherdoor

    3.8 (171 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    One Pulled Pork, one Grilled Steak, and one Beef Barbacoa taco.  All three were delicious!
    Fred M.

    The Otherdoor has been on my radar for a few years (not sure what took me so long). I finally stopped in here for lunch last week with a buddy. The place is tastefully decorated, and surprisingly large. The concept is very similar to Chipotle, but with better quality food. Everything on the menu is fully customizable. I ordered three tacos: Pulled Pork, Beef Barbacoa, and Grilled Steak. All three were very good, but my favorite was the Pulled Pork. I also had a glass bottle of Coke with real sugar. Ahhh! Service was professional and swift, but not necessarily warm and inviting (I'll take professional and swift anytime). Prices are reasonable for what you get. All-in-all a very nice experience.

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    Steve A.

    Casual place to go in and get out in Lake Bluff. It also has plenty of room to dine in. The Otherdoor is a kind of Mexican American restaurant. For sure it's not authentic. Still, that doesn't mean this can't be good. After getting off the Metra, we explored the town a bit. In downtown is this locally owned restaurant. This is pretty casual compared to the fancy places around it, so we chose here because it would save in the wallet. It has a lot of tacos of course. There's also drinks. It has margaritas in plastic bottles. It's $7, and while the bottles are small, these are strong. The food is the best part though. Choose a combo. We got the Soft Taco combo, which was three tacos and choice of filling. It's $10 to get the Tree Hugger filling, which is vegan of course. This is made with basmati rice, beans, onions, roasted peppers, and tofu chorizo, and then it gets toppings. Good thing to get a combo. It's the best prices on the tacos, and you'll need to eat a few of these because they aren't that big, even though these are packed with fillings. There's good choices for vegans and vegetarians.

    Man this place REALLY fell off. Every time I go they're out of at least one topping, but usually it's a lot more. They're also giving about half the meat they used to, I paid 17 for a barbacoa bowl with queso and there was almost no meat. It pains me to say, as I used to LOVE this place and they have some of the best tortilla chips and salsa out there. But the prices have shot up and the quality has really gone downhill. There wasn't much food in the bowl considering I got rice, beans, meat, peppers and veggies, pickled jalapeños, corn salsa, and cabbage. And the little barbacoa I did get was incredibly dry and crunchy. I don't know man, it just really isn't a good value at ALL. If I give them another shot, it won't be for a whiiiiiiile

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    The food is absolutely delicious! This place was recommended through the Naval Base. Definitely a must have!

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    Jenna was awesome great service friendly with a smile unique pork, Carnita burrito bowl was awesome

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    Great local option. Salty but generous portions. Many choices for salsa topping. Guacamole was surprisingly liquidy.

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    GreAt little Mexican take out spot in Lake Bluff. I ordered the chicken burrito and really enjoyed the bountiful flavor

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