El Paraiso Lumbre Y Mar

5518 N 2nd St, Loves Park
(815) 708-8084

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Maria

The michelada was delicious, very good flavor. The burrito de carne asada was huge and very good as well (I took the burrito to go). The inside is very nicely decorated, the mural is a nice touch.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nate Aden

Ordered on a Sunday, not a soul in the restaurant. Some of the worst Mexican food I've had, I didn't eat half, just threw it away.

Fatboi Eats Good Billups

The food here is very good!!!!!!! A bit pricey but the quality is there!! The staff was on point and kept up with service!! Will definitely be back to try sushi next time. My Red snapper was cooked to perfection!!! They don't hold back on the seafood 😁!! Drinks were good and they have drink specials
!! Cinco de Mayo was a hit!! I will definitely be back!!❤️❤️

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Kyra N

Hands down best in Rockford! Always friendly fast service and the food is next level. Good vibes.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Christopher Spivey

Food is always amazing and very clean inside. The employees are friendly

Kyle

Phenomenal food. Some of the best tripa tacos and menudo I've had in Rockford. Everything was fresh and service was wonderful, this is going to become our ideal spot for Mexican food now.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Beltran Beltran

We can’t help ourselves from going here once a week at least. Anything is cause for celebration and an excuse to come eat here.

The atmosphere is relaxing, the walls have so much to look at in the best way, it’s genuinely so artistic and happy. The music is always great. A good amount of windows and parking. Their bathroom is nice and clean always.

Their hours are perfect, on the weekends they’re reliably open until the early hours of morning and just what we need after a late night event.

Their food is delicious, and their plating is beyond gorgeous. It’s so good, my buds and I will get 1 to 2 entrees when we go eat there and look forward to having leftovers later. Their prices are fair and the portions are filling. The servers are very kind here, we always look forward to our visit and feel well taken care of.
Sometimes when they get overrun with grub hub orders, the wait can be a little long to be served- but they’re definitely worth the wait. And there are vegetarian options, but not many and I do wish there were more, but they’re very accommodating where they can be.

Best local restaurant we’ve ever known.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

ken barkdoll

Fun place to go looking for treasures. This is the Eclectic Elephant. I don't know why it's being called a restaurant.

Catherine Bobiek

Delicious food definitely going back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Violeta Ordaz

Our table received our order after every other table, even though everyone got in after we did. Waited almost an hour only to get my food undercooked. (Blood was still in it) Disappointed.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 4

Yolanda C

Mia Gordita: A Hidden Gem Worth the Risk

Coming from Houston, we’ve been trained to avoid empty restaurants like a bad Yelp review—if there aren’t any patrons, something must be up. But let me tell you, Mia Gordita defied all expectations.

First, the decor? Stunning. Spacious, spotless, and stylish—like a place that should be packed but somehow isn’t (yet). And the food? Phenomenal. Every bite made me question why the place wasn’t overflowing with hungry customers. Pro tip: If you like your salsa with a real kick, ask for the spicier version—it doesn’t play around.

Mia Gordita may look abandoned, but trust me, the only thing getting left behind here is your hesitation. 5 stars!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jesus Olvera

The food was great! We had seafood everthing was on point. Definitely coming back!

Food: 5

Service: 5

Josh Danielsen

The food was really good and the service was good as well. The atmosphere wasn’t a feeling of A Hispanic culture. It had a pop up shop feeling. Not a rooted in the community business. But it was a great tasting meal!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Three Taco Dinner Chorizo Con Huevo, Carne Asada Dinner

Kimberly Campbell

I've only doordashed for pick up, and drop off but the foods great only thing is you can't order beans and rice only double beans or double rice through the app. Food is amazing though!

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Family Taco Box

Bivian M.

I have been there 3 times and each time I was happy with the service, food and prices are reasonable. Their horchata is delicious and so it their chips and salsa. I even had a meal on DoorDash once from here and it was just what I expected in flavor! The service is friendly and it’s nice an quiet and can enjoy meals in peace ✌️. Love it ! If you’re in the area and want authenticity check this place out ??

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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