Review is for their FOOD TRUCK NOT ACTUAL RESTAURANT. A taco was $5. I would rather starve.
Steve Rubinow
In general, I like this place. It's in a strip mall, and set back from noisy Waukegan Rd, which is good but it's hard to see as you drive by. There are a few tables and it was empty when I was there. The person who took the order was a bit curt, but no big deal. I ordered chips and guacamole, an abuelas tamale, tostones, and fish and veggie tacos with rice and beans. Latin music surrounds you and I sang along to Gloria Estefan's "Hablemos el Mismo Idioma" while waiting for the food, which came quickly. The chips were warm and the guacamole a little too blended (I prefer a few chunks of avocado remaining). It was surprising how bland it was. I understand letting the customer season to taste so there were 3 squeeze bottles of salsa: verde, roja and even habanero. However, they all tasted the same, that is, they had no flavor at all. By putting them on my food I was just adding moisture. The tamale was simple and good. The tostones, a favorite side dish of mine, were as expected, with a good dipping sauce. The fish tacos were good, however the veggie tacos, mainly undercooked onions with some zucchini, cilantro and a touch of red bell pepper, were uninspiring. And mind you, there was no flavor to be added to these from the salsa, although they were noticeably salty. The rice and beans were also as expected. On my next visit, I would order from among the chips and guacamole, tamale, tostones and fish tacos, just bring my own salsa or hot sauce.
We had the special of the day. We really liked the food. Very reasonable prices. Great service
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tamales
Brad Boehm
Great food! We opted for take out and everything was ready and hot. We had two taco bowls and a torta. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak Taco, Guacamole & Chips
Oksana Phillips
Back again with our family and it was great! Atmosphere is authentic yet humble! Food was terrific, organic and healthy and VERY fresh! Looking forward to our next visit and it should definitely be on your schedule to visit as well! ENJOY! ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Phil Phillips
Amazing!!! Hormone, steroid free organic meats and vegetables! Good atmosphere, clean & authentic. Owner is friendly, positive and personable!
My wife and I had an enjoyable lunch and looking forward to going back again soon!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Daniel Monsalve
13.99 for a burrito is fine. 4 dollars extra for steak??? 20 dollars for a burrito is insane. What’s the 14 dollar burrito then? Just beans and lettuce? Burrito barely had any steak and it taste horrible. Never again.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Kriya Moon (Joyful Journey Guide)
The street tacos are good!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nelson Grihalde
I only come here for TACO TUESDAYS, the street tacos are $2 each and I buy 10 to go.Really nice spot hidden in the back.There is a retired ambulance up front to get your attention otherwise you would miss this place it is absolutely hidden in the back of beyond.
Delicious traditional Pozole is hard to find. And the street tacos are great too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
G lngallinera
Ordered online a 2 taco plate to go and requested to have the side beans substituted with extra rice if possible. They just completely omitted the beans with zero communication. Picture below was nearly $15 and their website has an automatic tip function with 15% pre selected which has to be a joke. I want this place to succeed because the food tastes good but if you’re willing to drive 5 extra minutes you’ll get a better deal and less headache.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Plate 2 Taco
Anna Cienkowski (Ania C'ski)
Great food with classic and robust flavors. Versatility on menu and ordering was easy and without resistance. Lots of fresh ingredients; tastes authentic because it is. Owned by a local Gkenciew resident who loved his heritage and culture that wants to bless his neighbors and community with incredible Cuban food. They also have a food truck too for private parties. Great spot for dine-in, carry out or delivery (check who does their delivery service.). I love their shrimp tacos also their fish tacos. Classic torts was so balanced and authentic. My young son even devoured all his food and rice with beans. They also have amazing flan dessert along with Michicanana palettas and other desserts. Head over and see what all the buzz is about.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Yuca Fries with Chimichurri Aioli, Fish, Tostones, Guacamole, Avocado, Steak, Chorizo Taco, Shrimp Taco, Hornado, Steak Taco, Rice and Beans, Guacamole and Chips Large
R J
We went out with some friends today to grab some tacos. We also had guacamole and chips, as well as rice and beans. Steak Tacos were good. Everything else was average. We weren't crazy about the rice and beans. The service was very good, however the atmosphere felt like it was more of a fast food pickup restaurant.
Review is for their FOOD TRUCK NOT ACTUAL RESTAURANT. A taco was $5. I would rather starve.
In general, I like this place. It's in a strip mall, and set back from noisy Waukegan Rd, which is good but it's hard to see as you drive by. There are a few tables and it was empty when I was there. The person who took the order was a bit curt, but no big deal. I ordered chips and guacamole, an abuelas tamale, tostones, and fish and veggie tacos with rice and beans. Latin music surrounds you and I sang along to Gloria Estefan's "Hablemos el Mismo Idioma" while waiting for the food, which came quickly. The chips were warm and the guacamole a little too blended (I prefer a few chunks of avocado remaining). It was surprising how bland it was. I understand letting the customer season to taste so there were 3 squeeze bottles of salsa: verde, roja and even habanero. However, they all tasted the same, that is, they had no flavor at all. By putting them on my food I was just adding moisture. The tamale was simple and good. The tostones, a favorite side dish of mine, were as expected, with a good dipping sauce. The fish tacos were good, however the veggie tacos, mainly undercooked onions with some zucchini, cilantro and a touch of red bell pepper, were uninspiring. And mind you, there was no flavor to be added to these from the salsa, although they were noticeably salty. The rice and beans were also as expected. On my next visit, I would order from among the chips and guacamole, tamale, tostones and fish tacos, just bring my own salsa or hot sauce.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Tostones, Tamales, Guacamole & Chips
We had the special of the day. We really liked the food. Very reasonable prices. Great service
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tamales
Great food! We opted for take out and everything was ready and hot. We had two taco bowls and a torta. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak Taco, Guacamole & Chips
Back again with our family and it was great! Atmosphere is authentic yet humble! Food was terrific, organic and healthy and VERY fresh!
Looking forward to our next visit and it should definitely be on your schedule to visit as well! ENJOY! ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing!!! Hormone, steroid free organic meats and vegetables! Good atmosphere, clean & authentic.
Owner is friendly, positive and personable!
My wife and I had an enjoyable lunch and looking forward to going back again soon!
Food: 5
Service: 5
13.99 for a burrito is fine. 4 dollars extra for steak??? 20 dollars for a burrito is insane. What’s the 14 dollar burrito then? Just beans and lettuce? Burrito barely had any steak and it taste horrible. Never again.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
The street tacos are good!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I only come here for TACO TUESDAYS, the street tacos are $2 each and I buy 10 to go.Really nice spot hidden in the back.There is a retired ambulance up front to get your attention otherwise you would miss this place it is absolutely hidden in the back of beyond.
Parking: Tons of parking
Kid-friendliness: Kids welcome
Wheelchair accessibility: Yes you can
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak Taco
Delicious. Super nice staff too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Delicious traditional Pozole is hard to find. And the street tacos are great too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ordered online a 2 taco plate to go and requested to have the side beans substituted with extra rice if possible. They just completely omitted the beans with zero communication. Picture below was nearly $15 and their website has an automatic tip function with 15% pre selected which has to be a joke. I want this place to succeed because the food tastes good but if you’re willing to drive 5 extra minutes you’ll get a better deal and less headache.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Plate 2 Taco
Great food with classic and robust flavors. Versatility on menu and ordering was easy and without resistance. Lots of fresh ingredients; tastes authentic because it is. Owned by a local Gkenciew resident who loved his heritage and culture that wants to bless his neighbors and community with incredible Cuban food. They also have a food truck too for private parties. Great spot for dine-in, carry out or delivery (check who does their delivery service.). I love their shrimp tacos also their fish tacos. Classic torts was so balanced and authentic. My young son even devoured all his food and rice with beans. They also have amazing flan dessert along with Michicanana palettas and other desserts. Head over and see what all the buzz is about.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Yuca Fries with Chimichurri Aioli, Fish, Tostones, Guacamole, Avocado, Steak, Chorizo Taco, Shrimp Taco, Hornado, Steak Taco, Rice and Beans, Guacamole and Chips Large
We went out with some friends today to grab some tacos. We also had guacamole and chips, as well as rice and beans. Steak Tacos were good. Everything else was average. We weren't crazy about the rice and beans. The service was very good, however the atmosphere felt like it was more of a fast food pickup restaurant.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
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