Nativo Mexican cuisine

We ordered catering for 20 people with the Fajitas bar, and everything was excellent! The tortillas (both flour and corn) were plenty, and the sides like chicken, carrots, spinach, and zucchini were delicious. Their chips with salsa Roja was a big hit too. All our guests loved the food!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

You know when you are getting off the highway and you just want to get out of the car for an hour and get a good meal…this is where you want to go!!! The chips and salsa were very tasty. I got the tacos and my husband got the Mole and we both left extremely happy! Give this spot a try!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Excellent guac. Big selection of tequila. Bartender is always hospitality first.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Excellent table service, our server went above and beyond. Great environment, good for families.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

What a fantastic meal! So authentic and delicious. The salmon and the tacos al pastor were particular favorites. We are so glad to have them in the neighborhood.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

As a Texan on a business trip to Illinois, I can confidently say that Nativo Mexican Cuisine exceeded all my expectations – and that's saying something coming from a state known for its incredible Mexican food! The Bannockburn Way margarita was a premium experience, smooth, and perfectly balanced. The nachos with succulent carnitas were an outstanding appetizer, with incredibly tender and flavorful meat. For my main course, the salmon was cooked to absolute perfection, flaky, moist, and impeccably seasoned.

Beyond the incredible food and drinks, the service was second to none. Attentive, friendly, and incredibly efficient, the staff anticipated our needs without being intrusive. Nativo Mexican Cuisine isn't just good for Illinois; it's good by any standard, even those of a discerning Texan!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Honestly it’s overpriced ok food. Our waiter was not very friendly, food was fresh but just ok, charged me $2 for another salsa, an extra $ for strawberry margarita. Cheese sauce isn’t good. It’s not hard to have good Mexican food.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 2

Great food and service. The nacho chips were out of the world. Place was very clean and food was very fresh. Highly recommended if you are in the area

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Good to try once.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 1

It’s a nice place in the space that Opa! once occupied. It has a nice space for outdoor seating and would be a decent place to have drinks and enjoy the chips, salsa, and homemade guac.

However, my review for Nativo can be summed up in one word: bland.

The chips are very salty, so the salsa washes some of that off, but these and their margaritas are good. Everything else is flavorless.

This was the first time we’ve had fajitas with no flavor. There was no seasoning whatsoever. The chicken was dry and the shrimp was tasteless. Even the Mexican rice had no flavor.

Our server was zipping around the restaurant helping everybody and was constantly refilling drinks and chips, but never stopped to see how our dinner was. A runner brought our food and had to bring mine back as I requested no onions and they were in my fajitas. I think our server may have noticed. Also, my wife and I asked for extra rice and no beans. We got the beans, so back they went. It wasn’t a nice start, but the staff was friendly and I think they were busy earlier since it was Cinco de Mayo. The Mariachi duo were a nice touch.

Not sure we’ll be back as there are plenty of spots that offer flavor in their meals.

If you like blander fare, Nativo is your go to place.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

Great service, as soon as I walked in was greeted right away. Very clean. Absolutely amazed by my overall experience 100/10

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great food! Portions were small but delicious.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We accidentally stopped at Nativo for lunch on our way to Wisconsin, and I’m so glad we did instead of opting for pizza! The food was incredibly fresh, and the service was excellent. As a vegetarian, I loved every bite and appreciated the variety of flavorful options. I’d definitely stop by again next time I’m headed north!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Salsa, Chips \u0026 Salsa

Super chill, delicious, friendly atmosphere, large tables, not loud.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tortilla Soup

We went early fir sweetie day.absolutely the best skirt steak ever no fat. Thus place is the real deal . Blackbean with cheese and ingredients delicious. So happy im coming back . This owner giving great food at great price too!

Kudos hope to be a fan

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5