Their food is awesome! Surprised the lack of reviews, but be sure you’ll enjoy your food. Parrillada is a ton of food for 3-4 people…try it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fredric Robin
My wife and I come here often and think the food is delicious and competitively priced. The service is always great and friendly. If you come here, make sure to have the shrimp cocktail appetizer!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steve Hanks
Great Fajitas!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Kevin Higgins
How many names can this place have without a menu
Steve A.
A surprise for good Mexican American. El Faro is a longtime favorite and has a few locations, including this one in East Dundee. It seems more authentic than Americanized stuff. Get classic Mexican cocktails. They also have some good a** guacamole. First we decided to get a cocktail. It has the familiar ones. This was an opportunity to get something other than a margarita, but something that also has tequila. After looking it up, we tried a couple cantaritos. It's about $9 for a pretty big amount. This is tequila mixed with grapefruit soda, lime juice, and orange juice. It's similar to a paloma, but adds in orange juice for extra flavor. This also comes in a clay pot that has a rim of chili salt. Also we got the Orden De Guacamole. It's about $9 for a pretty big portion. This comes with tortilla chips and was enough to eat at this time. Good place for authentic food. It's far from the best but you get good stuff at these prices. There's much more behind margaritas, tacos, and typical whatever.
Kate P.
El Faro has the best steak burritos and el pastor sopas. The owner is dedicated and always friendly. This is my favorite Mexican restaurant. Ever. We've been going to the West Dundee El Faros for 20 years and never disappoints. I highly recommend. I love this place!
Ramiro L.
Average. Tacos were kinda dry when I went, maybe it was a fluke. Drinks were not flat. Beans were tasty.
Wes L.
First time here. Still trying to find a place in this area that has good salsa. Thats the ding for me. Others may like it but i don't. Its just pure solid chunks of onion and tomatos. There is no "salsa (liqued) to it. Like... at all. Again not BAD but i didn't eat it cause i just don't like pure solids. Tacos though... delicious. Best i beleive i have had within this area.Id go back for tacos for sure!
C D.
This is my favorite Mexican restaurant where I live! Not only do they give you a huge portion, it taste delicious! I only do takeout so far. Very quick service. If you like authentic Mexican food, try Faros! This place should be on the show Diners Driveins and Dives.
Rebecca W.
My husband and I love El Faro. We always order the vegetarian burrito. It's huge and delicious. We make sure to eat here every-time we are in town visiting family.
Their food is awesome! Surprised the lack of reviews, but be sure you’ll enjoy your food. Parrillada is a ton of food for 3-4 people…try it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My wife and I come here often and think the food is delicious and competitively priced. The service is always great and friendly. If you come here, make sure to have the shrimp cocktail appetizer!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great Fajitas!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
How many names can this place have without a menu
A surprise for good Mexican American. El Faro is a longtime favorite and has a few locations, including this one in East Dundee. It seems more authentic than Americanized stuff. Get classic Mexican cocktails. They also have some good a** guacamole. First we decided to get a cocktail. It has the familiar ones. This was an opportunity to get something other than a margarita, but something that also has tequila. After looking it up, we tried a couple cantaritos. It's about $9 for a pretty big amount. This is tequila mixed with grapefruit soda, lime juice, and orange juice. It's similar to a paloma, but adds in orange juice for extra flavor. This also comes in a clay pot that has a rim of chili salt. Also we got the Orden De Guacamole. It's about $9 for a pretty big portion. This comes with tortilla chips and was enough to eat at this time. Good place for authentic food. It's far from the best but you get good stuff at these prices. There's much more behind margaritas, tacos, and typical whatever.
El Faro has the best steak burritos and el pastor sopas. The owner is dedicated and always friendly. This is my favorite Mexican restaurant. Ever. We've been going to the West Dundee El Faros for 20 years and never disappoints. I highly recommend. I love this place!
Average. Tacos were kinda dry when I went, maybe it was a fluke. Drinks were not flat. Beans were tasty.
First time here. Still trying to find a place in this area that has good salsa. Thats the ding for me. Others may like it but i don't. Its just pure solid chunks of onion and tomatos. There is no "salsa (liqued) to it. Like... at all. Again not BAD but i didn't eat it cause i just don't like pure solids. Tacos though... delicious. Best i beleive i have had within this area.Id go back for tacos for sure!
This is my favorite Mexican restaurant where I live! Not only do they give you a huge portion, it taste delicious! I only do takeout so far. Very quick service. If you like authentic Mexican food, try Faros! This place should be on the show Diners Driveins and Dives.
My husband and I love El Faro. We always order the vegetarian burrito. It's huge and delicious. We make sure to eat here every-time we are in town visiting family.
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Sucks compared to the other El Faros. I was disappointed.
The Steak Burritos are king