50 Best Mexican Restaurants near East Dundee

“Food was delicious, service was great. The table side guacamole was so good. I will be back. I am looking forward to warm weather to enjoy the outside patio with the delicious margaritas they make.“

“The salsa is definitely authentic, fresh, and delicious! I love how they have photos of the plates on the menu. Really enjoyed the steak tampiquenia, chille rejanos, fajitas, and tacos. They have a full menu with plenty of options. The service and food were super duper! 😋“

“It's kind of an older place, but food is great. Excellent burritos served fast at an average cost. Real authentic Mexican food. It's a little awkward to park, but well worth the trip.

Parking: Spaces are a little awkward to use, there is plenty of spots though

Wheelchair accessibility: Handicap spaces in front easy to use.“

“Always a joy to eat here! The food is EXCELLENT and the service is quick happy and ready to serve you! I’ve never had a bad meal here and everything from the sopas to the burritos is 10/10!

Don’t skip on chips n salsa. Soooo fresh and frickennn WOW good !“

“Awesome menu! They have some amazing Mexican seafood dishes plus all your regular Mexican favorites! Really nice service too. This will be a regular spot for us!“

“I recently had the pleasure of dining at Orale Mexican Bar & grill and I must say, it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm hospitality and a vibrant atmosphere that immediately transported us to Mexico. The menu offered a wide variety of authentic dishes, each bursting with flavor and made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. We started with the guacamole and chips, which were both incredibly fresh and delicious. For our main course, we tried the chicken enchiladas green sauce and mole sauce and it did not disappoint. The flavors were perfectly balanced, and every bite was a delight to the taste buds. The service was also impeccable. Our server Martha, Joel and Carlos were knowledgeable about the menu and provided excellent recommendations, making our dining experience even more enjoyable. The staff seemed genuinely passionate about sharing their love for Mexican cuisine with their customers, which added to the overall ambiance of the restaurant. The ambiance of the restaurant was lively and inviting, with colorful decor and Mexican music playing in the background. It truly felt like a little slice of Mexico right in the heart of Hanover Park. Overall, I highly recommend Orale Mexican Bar and grill to anyone looking for an authentic Mexican dining experience. Whether you’re a seasoned Mexican food enthusiast or trying it for the first time, you won’t be disappointed. I can’t wait to return and try more of their delicious offerings!“

“la comida,el servicio, todo mos gusta mucho“

“Great Vegan menu! The margaritas are wonderful“

“Finally got around to checking this place out. It was fantastic! The ambiance, food,drinks, and service were all amazing….best and freshest margarita I’ve ever had! This is my new favorite Mexican restaurant!“

“Great taqueria!! Good food, awesome staff, just an all around good dining experience for all. It’s my 8 year old grandson’s favorite place to eat so that’s got to say something. ❤️“

“Delicious 😋 100% recomendó todo esta muy rico y muy amable el personal 😉“

“Loved the food! Sal is a great guy! Great service!“

“Some of the best tacos in the area. Wonderful staff. It was my first time coming in and the food was amazing. Highly recommend! 5/5“

“I was fan of La Poblanita I always recomended to friends and Family, my wife took me to La poblanita on Valentine's cause she knows I love it, Unfortunately the last 2 times is been dissapointed, food was tasteless and they charged me $.50 for extra lemon, I get it economy is bad, but If you going to charge for something that usually is Free at least let the customer Know, I dont think Im going back 😪😪.“

“It's hard to find Mexican restaurants to get absolutely everything right, this is the one. Rice and beans were great, Pollo a la Mexicana was the perfect amount of taste and spiciness. The cheese stretches multiple feet into the air like it was real fresh cheese melted to perfection. I can't recommend this place enough. The building is very cute and the staff is super nice.“

“5 stars! The staff was very friendly. The food was very fresh and tasted amazing. The restaurant was also clean. It is unfortunately 3 hours from my home but will be an added stop when I travel that way!“

“on our first visit 4/16/24- tried chicken fajitas and chicken taco meal. Both were delicious and huge portions. Waitress was attentive and friendly. We'll be back!👍“

“Food was amazing, fresh, and quick! Also loved the horchata margarita!“

“Dine in includes chips and salsa. Salsa is excellent. It has some spice to it. The chips are slightly above average.

I typically enjoy the chicken burrito or chicken taco salad. Both are excellent. The burrito is a better but $10 vs. the taco bowl $14.

The enchiladas are good. I haven’t quite found the perfect sauce. The white poblano sauce is ok.

The steak burrito wasn’t as good as I was hoping. The steak was on the tough side but still ok.

The rice and beans are top notch. Some of the best I’ve had. Rice is cooked perfectly and the beans are excellent, not watery at all.

I recommend dine in and the chicken burrito. The habanero sauce is excellent.“

“fast friendly service outstanding food highly recommend everyone come here.“

“TRY THE TACO SALAD!! It's a beatific crispy shell that's filled with fresh lettuce then ripped with your choice of meat accompanied with fresh guacamole, sour cream and tomatoes. It's a must try! The owner greets you with a genuine smile! They have done a nice re model over the years I've been coming. I'm going to be back very soon .“

“Hands down La Fonda is second to none! Best authentic Mexican restaurant in McHenry county!!!“

“the best in food to enjoy a nice afternoon“

“Los mejores tacos de la región y el personal muy amable y los dueños ya ni se diga mis respetos para don José muy amable ,además cuentan con una michoacana y muy deliciosas paletas y helado Amo ir a comer tacos a la alcancia…“

“Buen sabor en los alimentos“

“Tacos Tijuana style bursting in flavor. good tasting salsas. Cool looking inside. Waiting time when dining-in needs improvement.“

“Food is delicious! 🤤 Great service and atmosphere!“

“I’m from Tucson and this was Authentic Mexican food; excellent meal promptly prepared to-go. Staff was very friendly and welcoming. Lack of street signage makes it tough to find, but it is adjacent to the bp gas station. Well worth the search though.“

“Es de mis restaurantes favoritos aquí en Illinois! La mejor comida mexicana de autor … gracias por existir“

“Great food will be back soon!“

“best Tacos ever!!! l have to stop here everytime i fly into town from Florida“

“I call ahead and pick up a bag of tacos omw home for easy dinner on tuesdays. Always so good!“

“Jeff provided great customer service when we partnered with him for catering one of our events!“

“Absolutely love their marinated pork Al pastor. The atmosphere is very friendly and ma'am and pap place like.
It is not the cheapest place but it is totally worth it because they have the biggest tortas and portions I ever had.
My torta was basically double sized and huge. Thanks guys, keep it up!“

“Our server Dora was the sweetest lady ever! Great food and prices! We’ll def be back!!“

“Nice small place tucked into a strip mall. Add tacos barbacoa. Which were excellent. We also had the largest tray of nachos ever. It serves over four people. The staff was friendly and the food was served quickly and piping hot. Superfresh.“

“A hometown, homemade, come down to a Mexican - American restaurant. A diamond in a rough with the right combination of pleasure and comfort. Do not let this place disappear! With plenty of vegetarian options, it's made for everyone.

Vegetarian options: It has a section on the menu for us veggie!“

“The best steak tacos around! So good!!“

“Owner is super nice, came by and offered me a free taco from his food truck. Went ahead and gave it a try. Show some love if you ever see him around!“

“Great margaritas and awesome food!!“

“Honestly the best Mexican place to get tacos. I’ve been to a lot of them and this place beats it hands down! From fast and friendly service to fantastic and great quality food! The tacos are great in size and the meat is by far the best! Every time I do an outing I always order their near by the pounds! Delicious and juicy!“

“Great food will be back soon!“

“Super cute "authentic" vibes 🇲🇽 DELICIOUS food!!!“

“Good prices for tacos. They tacos were a good size as well. My kids loved em.
There's plenty of parking inside this busy plaza. They didn't give us limones for our tacos maybe we shoulda asked other thn that the place is small decent definitely coming back to try more of their food items and maybe sit and eat there! Steak tacos were an 8/10.“

“Excellent [Original] Excellent“

“I absolutely loved the energy of the lady at the front counter! She was amazing! She was giving me samples of the juices and the salsa while I was waiting for the food and she was so nice and she just made you feel welcomed and the food was really good too! I will be back, this is my new favorite place!“

“This place is SO good, Our favorite! Freshest ingredients the portions are huge & the owners/staff are very friendly. A must have once a week visit for us!“

“Great Food and and great Folks. Lat time I was there dropped my wallet I called and thy said yes it was found. I picked it up not missing a penny Honest people there“

“Perfect place for a nice quick bite. Will come back here definitely. Lady is very nice and generous 😍“

“Such a cute little place to eat !! Very good food , the owner is so friendly and so nice and outgoing and food was fast and perfect ! Support these local businesses ! These type of people deserve our business !! I will be back

Kid-friendliness: So kind to my ten year old daughter“