El Norteño

206 E State Rd, Island Lake
(847) 469-8401

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Rebecca Glover

Everything was so good! Best tacos and burritos in McHenry county.

Tim Hogaboom

Have been able to try a few things off of the menu, every thing has beaten expectations. The burritos are huge - would be good for two meals if it wasn't so tasty that I finish the entire thing. Fajitas had a perfect ratio of meat and veggies, the veggies were grilled perfectly. I loved that the chile rellenos were spicy! Their green and red sauce goes on everything. Plenty of options to choose from for flavors of margaritas and the beer is always cold. This has become our go to Mexican spot. Great for families. They do offer to go but we have not tried that yet.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Steak

Jeremy Brz

This is our go-to Mexican restaurant. I usually judge other places off of El Norteno.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Chips & Salsa to Go, Torta, Chicken Tacos, Torta Cubana, Steak, Chilaquiles Con Pollo, Shrimp Tacos, Pozole, Carne Asada Con, Quesadilla, Burrito, Burrito Dinner, Al Pastor

Dan Reder

This place is ??? , there is a reason why they're parking lot is completely full every weekend and most weeknights! Friendly staff and most importantly the food is fabulous! I recommend the steak enchiladas. Personally I get extra cheese cause I just gotta have CHEESE ?! I always got the green sauce until recently tried the mole ( red,) and omg game changer! It's so good and their orchata is also authentic and very tasty. I can't recommend this place enough.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Steak

Suzanne Hyde

Love this place. Friendly, recognize us, delicious. Closest ti Mexico Mexican food per my son who lived in

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Shrimp Tacos, Quesadilla, Burrito, Burrito Dinner

Emily Eldridge

I enjoyed the steak tacos, rice, and beans I received. I didn’t care for the salsa we had the second time. The regular lime margarita (on the rocks with salt) tasted like a watermelon jolly rancher, which was super weird.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Sergio Sasmita

First time and verry good !

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jeff Holliday

Great food, clean, try the hot sauces. Good backend kick. The Carne Asada medium rare was spot on.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Randy Harbin

Try the Lomo en chili de arbol if you like it hot

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Steak Bowl with Extra Steak

Joann Ulloa

The food is great

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Burrito

Jose Olvera

They got one of the best camarones ala diabla ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Menudo

Rebecca Aguirre

The food is so good! Service was great! 10/10 ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

susan Blade

My favorite Mexican food! Steak burrito dinner and THE BEST rice & beans ever! A must try restaurant!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ash Ley Jar

My family and I love El Norteño! My son is so picky with Mexican food but this is by far his favorite! In the winter when my kids have no sports we try to visit once a week🖤 it's THAT good! The portion sizes are HUGE. I always have lunch for the next day. The margaritas are to die for! Great flavors and tequila! The staff is super awesome too! They remember us and are always welcoming and friendly! 100% recommend this over any other local Mexican Cuisine. We pass at LEAST three other Mexican restaurants from our house to get to El Norteño.

Doina Ileana Panaitescu

What delicious breakfast items! Great atmosphere on the patio with amazing margaritas from friendly staff ladies! Thank you!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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