Mexican Restaurants near Lake In The Hills

“Best Mexican fusion we have had. We will definitely be back, the Esquite was really good, chili was absolutely delicious, the tempura avocado taco was so different and good, all the meats seasoned good.The waitress was so sweet and attentive, we believe her name is Sam. The way she said she would be right back to take our order when I told her we were ready but she could not take it right at that momentWe had a very enjoyable dinner and glad we found this place by chanceAlmost forgot the mango habanero salsa at the table was amazing but be ready for your mouth to go on fire but it's worth it“

“Anyone who is complaining about the food or the service definitely have a grudge or are just miserable people. I’ve been here numerous times on different days and times and have always been treated extremely polite manners and the food has always been very well made.“

“Pretty good Taco Bell. They have only gone up from here. They never skimp on the quantity of foods, and I always sub my items from beef to beans and they never made a mistake as I come here often. The workers work hard and even when this place is super busy they still deliver top quality food and service.“

“I really like my burrito. I typically do not have a burrito with the rice and beans inside of it but it was really good. The fries..... I mean it doesn't really go with it but who doesn't like fries?? I want to try the taco special next. I will be back.“

“Delicious food and friendly staff. We visited for the first time for lunch recently and were immediately greeted by friendly host and server. Margaritas are outstanding, and the addition of jalapeño queso and ceviche along with chips and salsa were an unexpected and tasty surprise. Portions are huge. Burritos and fajitas are delish and enough to take home for another meal. We will be back!“

“This place is a true hidden treasure! My boyfriend and I discovered it for the first time and were pleasantly surprised by the efficiency of the staff despite their small numbers. The margaritas were absolutely delicious and we both thoroughly enjoyed our meal!“

“I've been here a few times and I never get disappointed, actually the opposite. We got there a little late but we were friendly greeted and seated. We ordered a paassion fruit margaritas and a Michelada. Both drinks were great. I ordered a carne asada and golden flautas. It was delicious. 100% recommended.Parking: Limited parking on a strip mall.“

“4.5 stars on food.Doordashed today a delicious barbacoa burrito packed with juicy, tender meat, beans ( no pork in these beans - yaay! ), and rice that was so tasty;chicken flautas were crunchy and the chicken well seasoned and moist;steak tacos were flavorful and juicy;the large guacamole was seasoned just right and generously packed;the horchata was very good and not to sweet.This is mexican food how it should be done - like homemade!Thank you for making great food!2/15/24Vegetarian options: No lard or pork in the beans“

“Tucked away in the charming town of Fox River Grove, El Sombrero stands as a beacon of authentic Mexican cuisine. It's not just a restaurant; it's a culinary journey to the heart of Mexico. The menu is a delightful showcase of Mexican flavors. Each dish, from the tangy and tantalizing Alambre to the heartwarming Siete Mares, bursts with authenticity. The Fajitas De Cameron are a must-try - perfectly seasoned, with a balance of sweet and spicy that dances on the palate. And let's not forget the fresh made guacamole, adding a light touch to your meal. The service deserves its own accolades. The staff at El Sombrero are not just servers; they're ambassadors of Mexican hospitality. Their recommendations are spot on, and their attention to detail is impeccable. You're never left wanting for anything, yet the service is never intrusive. For those in Fox River Grove and the surrounding areas, El Sombrero is more than a dining spot. It's a local gem where the flavors of Mexico are served with love and pride. Whether you're a regular or a first-timer, you'll leave with a satisfied belly and a longing to return. In short, El Sombrero is a testament to the richness of Mexican cuisine and the warmth of its people. It's a must-visit for anyone looking for an authentic, flavorful, and joyous dining experience.“

“I was in the neighborhood and decided to try this place which looks kind of bad outside. I am glad I tried it and this review is only my "to-go" experience. Food and service were both top-notch.I ordered 3 tacos just to try: Carnitas, Steak and Chorizo. The carnitas were juicy and well seasoned, The chorizo taco was pretty big and the tasted really good. The steak taco was just average and the meat was a bit dry for my taste.I was pleasantly surprised in general with the taste and how fresh and authentic the salsa was.I will need to stop by again to try a full dish and the quality of the guacamole which looked pretty good when I saw it served at one of the tables. The place is very small (about 10 tables max) and I am wondering if they actually can keep up with the service if they are at full capacity.“

“OMG. I don’t typically eat Mexican food other than in my place or my family’s. My son wanted some food and we stopped at this place. The place looks insignificant from the outside but let me tell you…. The steak tacos are to die for. So tender and tasty. It truly tastes like Mexican tacos away from home.“

“Everything on the menu seems to be amazing. The service is always friendly and fast, and the food is often out so fast that I'm surprised by it. There are a lot of Mexican restaurants out there, and this one is tied for the top spot in my experience. I seriously only know one other restaurant with food this good, and have only had tacos as gourmet as these twice in my life. It's not just good. It's the kind of restaurant that becomes your standard for how food should be done. Give it a try. You'll thank me.“

“This is one of the best places I ever met when I spent some time living in Chicago, I'm Mexican and the taste of the food is pretty loyal to the original taste here in Mexico, the burritos are awesome and the owner make a really really spicy but delicious sauce, made it with "Ghost Chile", great place, nice environment, and wonderful people working there. Greetings to Don Amando and Rica, gracias por todo lo que hicieron por mí, y que ¡Viva México! Un abrazo desde Pueblita La Bella.“

“This one-stop shop for everything from toiletries to spices, baked goods and ice cream to jewelry, also offers some of the best Mexican food in this area. The lengua, barbacoa and chicharron were flavorful, sauces spicy and atmosphere was generally friendly. I say generally because my mixed race family did get stared at for quite some time by a few of the patrons. That cannot be held against against the store though, which is why I'm giving this establishment a well-earned 5-star rating.“

“Pizza crust is freshly baked and you can absolutely tell this was made in a bakery. Best in the area. Also...crispiest chicken wings I’ve ever had and don’t even get me started on that tres leches cake...SO. DECADENT! Ordered here for my birthday and wasn’t disappointed!! Friendliest owners, too. Can’t wait to go back! #supportlocal“

“The first time I ended up at this place it was because I found it on a Google search when I was looking for some tacos close to my job.I'll be honest, when I saw that it was inside of a gas station, it felt a little sketchy. I'm so glad I tried it, though! Their tacos are great!! I've been here many times and the quality and flavor is always consistent.“

“Every order i have place here has been delicious. This is hands down the most consistent taco in crystal lake. Flavorful, Great portions, quick and friendly service. This has become my go-to place for tacos. They also offer a taco Tuesday deal, where it's a low price for slightly smaller tacos. I have always found the taco Tuesday portions to be filling and satisfying and their regular size tacos are the most generous in portion in the area. If you haven't tried them yet, absolutely do!“

“We went to El Molino last night and the food was delicious. My husband ordered the combination fajitas, steak and shrimp. I ordered the chile relleno with shredded chicken. It's one of the only places I've been to that you can choose your filling in the pepper and not just cheese. You can choose shredded beef, chicken, cheese or ground beef. Highly recommend it, so good! We also got a half pitcher of margaritas which had about 4-5 drinks in it. Perfect for two people. On top of that we ordered some food to go for my parents. Stephen our server was so accommodating and on top of everything. He timed our take out perfectly so it was finished when we were paying the bill. My parents ordered a taco salad with Shrimp and the amount of shrimp was very generous. Dimly lit, fun Mexican flare to the decor. Once again Stephen was a wonderful server, thank you for a great date night!“

“My daughter was sleeping in my husband's arms and one of the waitresses came with a big comfy chair so we could lay our daughter and eat peacefully. My heart melted with such kindness ? BTW FOOD IS AMAZING AND SO IS STAFFMy daughter was sleeping in my husband's arms and one of the waitresses came out with a large, comfortable chair to put the baby to bed so we could eat in peace. It was such a kind act ? DELICIOUS FOOD AND INCREDIBLE SERVICE ?“

“I've been coming here for the last few years and let me tell you I've had yet to find a place that makes a better burrito. Best burrito place I've been too, it's well balanced and lots of food for the money. It's all fresh ingredients, everything is made there. I always get the El Pastor and the marinate they use is perfect for burritos since it's not sauce heavy. Not the greatest place to sit down and eat but takeout 100%.“

“went for dinner and cocktails for the first time at this location. the food and service were exceptional. staff very attentive and upbeat. the salsa and guacamole absolutely delicious as well as the generous burritos and super delicious flan. margaritas of course were amazing!“

“Food is consistent with Mexican cuisine the service is above average they could definitely bring the lighting down and warm it up. Maybe fix the booths. They serve a great Margarita all in all we enjoy going thereVegetarian options: We just say no meat lots of veggies to choose from“

“The size of the tacos alone here compared to everyone else is a huge difference, and I feel like people don't take that into account when saying it's "pricey".The birria tacos are complete ???The meat is sooo tender, and that consumme, cheese & slight crunch to shell all combine to perfection!*Wednesdays you get (4) vs (3) birria in your order ?Todo está delicioso!“

“Best LoMo Taco!! For close to my home. This is the stop for my absolutely favorite taco choice. Lomo yummy yummy ?. However, I have also ordered other items here, and they also were great. I appreciate these guy's who cook the food at Inches Tacos.Parking: Pull up, walk up, and order not a long wait time while one's food is prepared.Kid-friendliness: Best and great, friendly people here. Always happy and smiling ? ? ready to get your food order going ?“

“Not even 120 seconds before food was on my plate. Portions to cost are tremendously more significant than your typical chain. I am not Spanish fluent but the young man at the register was more than happy to make sure I got what I wanted. Out everywhere I stop on the road this place will forever be saved in my phone.“

“I ordered the taco lunch special which was delicious; one steak and one Al pastor. The salsas served with the chips were not spicy hot; the red one had tomato chunks and fresh cilantro, and the green one was smooth. I will be back to try everything on the menu! Great service and a real value for 9.99.“

“We love this place. Never dined in, it's a small and very generic dining area at the front of the restaurant. It's always been a takeout place for us; and they seem to always have people sitting in there after placing an order to take out, so they seem to do good business. Generally we get enchiladas and burritos, and they have always been top notch. Their hot salsa is terrific. Service has always been polite and prompt. We often make a point of stopping in when we're driving by it. Yum.“

“Love going to this place! The Gentleman that handles the lobby is always very polite and one of the reasons I will continue to go here. It gives off such a family vibe and i honestly wish there were more places like that. All in all a must eat in Algonquin!“

“The food is excellent here. I ordered the 3 soft taco plate and the b/f had the Chile rellenos and the Barbacoa chimichunga. You get fresh made chips with homemade salsas. Sooo good. We also ordered the guacamole and more chips. Everything is homemade and very good. Highly recommend!“

“Came here one day for a quick eat and ended up ordering a second round of food because I was so surprised by the flavors I was served. The cook made me the best cheese quesadilla I have ever eaten (I had 2). My boyfriend ordered the carne asada tacos and he too was shocked by the delicious flavors. We walked in tired and after working out and we left with big smiles on our faces and probably 5 pounds heavier. This place is now my go to for real Mexican food“

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

“Love it. My chicken sope is just as I like it. I love they put avocado already. My kids love their chicken tacos. My husband the torta de asada. And their rice and beans are really good my little one loves. Food prices are just like everywhere else I’ve seen as a family of 5 $40-$50 i know other places $70 easy. So it’s worth the money very authentic.“

“Fabulous dinner tonight at Mario's on Hwy 31 in Crystal Lake. Amazing Margarita flight for my sweetie, and Shrimp Diablo. I had the steak fajita, which was awesome. We will be back. H/T and thanks to Lauren for great service, Kelly for the amazing Margaritas and the line for the fantastic food!“

“Order chicken street tacos and chips and salsa via door dash. The tacos were great. The salsa was absolutely amazing!!!!!! Some of the best salsa I've had. The chips were awesome also. They put some sort of a seasoning on them to give them some kick. When I'm up this way again I'll for sure be ordering from “

“After reading reviews and talking to a friend who ate here, we thought we would give it a try. It seems that they addressed the waiting at the door when you walk in. They have installed a door bell that they hear in the back. Prompt service started when we walked in. Waiter was very responsive. Food was real good. I love homemade tamales and they did not disappoint. Red sauce was real tasty. Omelet was also very good. Country potatoes very good. They have put the old bad reviews to rest. Enjoy.“

“If I could give a 10 outta 10 I would. The food is that good!! Moved here from California and this is as close as it gets to real Mexican food!! Is the place a Hole-in-the-wall?...yes, yes it is, and that makes it even more awesome!! They focus on their food and rightfully so, they are proud of it, as well they should be... if your looking for something similar to Taco Bell, this place isn't for you... this is a legit Mexican fast-food restaurant that has the best tacos, burritos, and tortas around!! The staff is polite and helpful, the salsa is tasty and spicy... you want legit. Come here and try their food. You won't be disappointed!! My favorite new spot!“

“Love the food here! But, not great customer Service. The service was pretty fast… But they did not have any cheeseburgers as it said on their menu for the kids meal. I also did not have any chicken nuggets from the kids meal, They also had no Lengua tacos and only enough steak to make three tacos. And I would also recommend updating your website to include that you no longer serve alcohol“

“I have been going to this place for years.... it's family-owned and the food is fantastic!Definitely my favorite Mexican restaurant in the area.It's not fancy inside but it's cozy and you can dine in or take out. Fast and friendly service.Plenty of parking!!!“

“This is the best Mexican food I have ever had! The nachos were fresh with generous helping of ground beef, refried beans, sour cream, and guacamole. The horchata had the right amount of sweetness to it. I live in Elmhurst but will gladly drive back 50 miles back there to eat there.“

“Lived in Crystal Lake for 8 years... Just walked outta this place getting some after school ice cream with my daughter.Yeah, this place is MEGA. So many ice pops! The ice cream is incredible! And whoa... the food?! I need to keep coming back to try everything on the menu!“

“We are at Carminas because it was on our way back to our hotel and we just wanted Mexican food. Gabby was our server and she was amazing!! The food was fresh. We had flautas and a skirt steak with delicious sauce. The rice and guacamole were excellent as was the refried beans. The atmosphere was wonderful with brightly colored murals on the walls. We are glad we took the chance and stopped. Planning a return visit when we are back on the area next August.“

“(Translated by Google) No Mames that Rico menudo! And without corn because other places put corn and that is rare for a Jalisciense.(Original)No Mames que Rico menudo! Y sin elote porque otros lados ponen elote y eso es raro para un Jalisciense.“

“Al pastor tacos at $3.20 a pop...steep...and had better, had worse. Combo fajitas were good. Garnish dish came with lettuce, rice and beans (no sour cream). Hand made corn tortillas, pico de gallo, cebollitas were all good. Dining room large and filled at lunch time. Servers nice and preferred Spanish.“

“First time there & our server recommended all of the goodies, she was amazing! Agua de Jamaica was DELICIOUS & our food of course was amazing. Such great quesabirria tacos. Cute place inside & amazing ambience in general. Will be coming back soon“