La Esmeralda Mexican Restaurant

108 N Franklin Ave, Polo
(815) 946-1010

Recent Reviews

Sue Cox

Delicious!!

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Steak Tacos, Chicken Tacos, Chimichangas

Chris Bennett

Tacos are great! English was clearly their 2nd language, difficulty communicating. Better to get it to go.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 4

Service: 2

Recommended dishes: Steak Tacos

Marissa Richardson

Perfection ❤️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Steak Tacos, Burritos, Enchiladas Verdes and Mole, Fajitas

Kim Kent

Only place we go for mexican food!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Steak Tacos, Burritos, Chicken Burrito, Enchiladas Verdes and Mole, Spicy Chicken, Frijoles, Chicken Tacos

Andrea W.

Mmmm Mmmm Great tacos!! A Must place to eat! It's a place ya just gotta go!! That is if you like tacos!!

sofia r.

I cannot put words to how good this restaurant is. La esmeralda puts any mexican restaurant to shame. Very authentic and simple style inside

Jason Rote

Great Food & Great People.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Steak Tacos, Chimichangas, Burritos, Steak

kyle martz

Have only had steak tacos this good one other place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Steak Tacos

Susan Corbitt

Had the steak tacos tonight and they were absolutely amazing! Thank you for your business in Polo.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Steak Tacos, Chimichangas, Enchiladas Verdes and Mole, Fajitas, Chips and Salsa, Chicken Tacos

Vikki Wadsworth

Clean, simple needs, BUT FABULOUS FOOD. I love the AlPastor tacos, chips, salsa, beans n rice. I drive up from Dixon just for my lunch or diner when hubby is playing volleyball, and we meet the kids there now n then. Everyone has something different and Jesus gets it all done and right.Vegetarian options: Ask...he has options

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Steak Tacos, Fajitas, Spicy Chicken

Kalla Mahar

The steak and chorizo burrito was huge and delicious! The staff was friendly. I got the burritos to go and they had them ready in about 10 minutes.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Burritos

Charlie Brady

Spent the morning hiking at Mississippi Palisades, and then stopped here for an AMAZING burrito! Also, the chips are phenomenal!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Bradley Wagner

Based on all of the positive reviews here, my family and I expected much, much better from this restaurant.First off, and most important to me, the food wasn't anything special that I couldn't make as well or better, given the time and ingredients to do so.Secondly, there really wasn't much service and there was only a container of napkins on each table. No condiments whatsoever. Heck, our meals were brought to us without even been given silverware (yes, our meals needed a knife and fork).Thirdly, and although lastly.. honestly, this place felt like a bit of a dive. It was dark, dank, completely lacking anything that might be considered a positive atmosphere for dining, and uncomfortably hot.I feel bad about offering a review like this, but I'm just being completely honest.I can't imagine we'll ever go back, I'm very sorry to say. It's obviously a family owned business, so I can only wish for a successful future on their behalf. Best of luck!Wheelchair accessibility: I wouldn't call this place wheelchair friendly at all.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 1

julie delbert

Today was our first time, and we loved the food. We had carry out, spicy chicken tacos that were fresh and delicious, beef tacos, rice and beans. Prices are so reasonable, the people are super nice. We're already planning to go back for more this weekend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mark S.

Great Mexican food at a great price. The restaurant is nothing fancy but the owners are very friendly. Lunch or dinner, great place to pickup orders to go or eat in. Highly recommend.

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La Esmeralda Mexican Restaurant

108 N Franklin Ave, Polo, IL 61064
(815) 946-1010