Restaurants in Waukegan

“Party of 10 drove 3 hours up and 3 hours back just to try Big Ed’s BBQ. It was worth it! All of the food was delicious and the staff was delightful!”

“My friend who is Jewish wanted to try Honduran food for the first time, we drove an hour to this restaurant. The entrance is the same door as the Red Iguana, towards the right door. It was clean and though it was slow, the food quality did not disappoint. This is an authentic Honduran flavor (I am from Honduras) and the servings are very good for their price. I also bought fresh cheese and sour cream, 100% recommended. My friend's favorite was pollo chuco but we also tried yuca Frita, baleadas and enchiladas, their refried beans are delicious. Waters were fresh. Excellent place!!”

“Food has been fantastic. 3rd time there for after work eating, relaxing. Service is great. Tasty foods! Everyone is so nice. Glad we we're told of this gem ! Molly (I call her super Molly..lol) is a GEM !! Great attitude, smile, friendly, attentive. She is fabulous to say the least. Not many places have such nice employees as Anastasia's does. Molly goes beyond expectations ! I'm sure others do also but Molly takes the cake for us. Great going Anastasia's !! Oh...get your shirts too folks. (Brian).”

“Tolucos is easy to find and has plenty of parking, which is always a plus. The space inside is a bit on the smaller side, but they are expanding, so that says a lot about how well they are doing. Now let’s talk about the food. Flavor. Real flavor. Everything tasted authentic and thoughtfully made. I had the pozole flight, and it was honestly a treat. Every single bite delivered. You can tell this is comfort food done right. The tacos dorados were hands down the best I’ve ever had. I went with the papa ones, and they were perfectly crispy, flavorful, and not greasy at all. I also tried a birria taco, which was amazing and packed with rich flavor. Their salsas and chiles deserve a shoutout too. Bold, fresh, and on point. Nothing watered down. Prices are very reasonable for the quality you get, and I would absolutely come back without hesitation. Highly recommend if you’re looking for authentic Mexican food done right.”

“Best seafood in town”

“This restaurant, in its early stages, radiates a vibe of joy and success, enhanced by elegant lavender decor. The chefs craft the food with a remarkable sense of dedication and care. You should definitely visit this charming little restaurant tucked away from the main street at 1508 Washington Street, Waukegan, IL 60085.
Dinner and Sunday brunch.”

“Great place to hangout with friends and family”

“Delicious food and the staff were all so nice! My husband and I loved it”

“This place is a gem for authentic South Indian groceries, and to top it off, they have a variety of delicious, hot ready-to-go meals available - it's absolutely fantastic!”

“Home of the $1 beer🍺
Not always get big winnings but that's what gambling is all about, beer prices are great and most of the staff are friendly.”

“La limpieza y el serbisio del personal es excelente todo es perfecto 🤩🥰🥰🥰 tiendas de comida y Walmart están a unos pasos todo muy Serca ☺️☺️my familia estuvo encantada con todo volvería otra vez a este hermoso lugar espero que existan más lugares como este en otras siudades 🥰”

“Dancing is the best. Best djs in the house live music”

“Walked into this unassuming warm bright place asked the young lady cashier was the food good.. all smiles she and her fellow coworkers assured me that it was....I was with two other people and I ordered three tacos, two steaks one chicken and a hortcha and one friend ordered one chicken steak and pork taco another friend two steaks rice ... there was a mixed up with pork taco it was straighten out and resolved and the food was delicious!!!”

“Nice clean place to gamble. Very friendly staff”

“Their seafood is just the best around. The ceviche, de camarones cocidos amazing. And the langostinos to clean your finger with the tongue ?. Delicious. And the service great.

Parking: 15 to 20”

“The best place in Waukegan to have a party, or just a night out with the family. Great job!! My family had a great time and my children were all smiles. Keep up the good work!!”

“All good from Birria tacos, lo-Mein, Korean wings....10/10! This is one of the top places I've eaten, and I'm not a local! The combination of flavors is so unique. HIGHLY recommend!!”

“chingon el lugar me tome un par de cervezas 🍺 y un par de tragos y todo al cien”

“Caldo de rana y tiburón y el caldo de mariscos bueno todo está delicioso”

“Called ahead a few hours to accommodate a party of 12.. everything went without a hitch..Extremely pleasant service and the food was OMG.. Delicious.. 5/5 ⭐️ one of the few Gems left in Waukegan. .. will definitely visit again.. Thank you for the excellent service and hospitality ❤️❤️❤️”

“We had an amazing meal at Papa Marco’s Kabobs, and everything about the experience was outstanding. We ordered the beef and lamb shawarma plate, which came with rice and warm pita bread, and it was absolutely delicious. The meat was flavorful, well seasoned, and cooked perfectly.
The sides really elevated the meal. The hummus was smooth and rich, the baba ghanoush had great depth and smokiness, and the toum garlic sauce was incredible—bold, creamy, and addictive. Everything worked beautifully together and felt fresh and thoughtfully prepared.
As a wonderful surprise, we were also treated to complimentary baklava for dessert, which was the perfect sweet finish to an already excellent meal. That extra touch of hospitality really stood out.
Fantastic food, generous portions, and genuinely warm service. Papa Marco’s Kabobs is a place we’ll absolutely be returning to. Highly recommended.”

“WOW! I mean wow. Everything from food to service to atmosphere was top notch. Inside is so bright and clean, love the decor. Cashier was friendly and attentive. And the food? Fresh, delicious, and quality. Highly recommend.”

“AMAZING coffee & matcha, served with such warmth & care by the sweetest family-owned shop — A true gem! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“I went here for the first time to eat a crisper It was amazing. The waitresses were very kind and very sweet and very attentive . Patti is a sweetheart. God bless her And the rest of the coworkers !”

“in my first time recent visit it was beautiful inside and felt like fresh air its really a peaceful vibe, i ordered the chickpea wrap and loved it definitely a spot to enjoy”

“The best sugar cookies in Illinois!”

“great easy going atmosphere”

“Louie's is the best place to eat in Waukegan. Great Italian food, thin crust pizza, fried chicken and fish. Everything is great. They give you the best bread hot from the oven when you sit down. Huge bar. Family friendly. You can't go wrong at this place.”

“Se los recomiendo todo muy sabroso comida las vevidas uuuufff me encanta muchos por favor visiten les ba a encanta”

“I went to Lucky Scottie for the first time. I've been invited by a friend who sings but never made it. I was impressed with the place in Waukegan. I'll be back soon. Keep up the good work!”

“Great food all around and fast service. Will definitely return.”

“We got here for the post Polar Plunge free drink promotion. My friend and I received our free drink, and because the bartender, Bonnie, was attentive and sweet, we stayed for a couple more drinks and ordered some food. Would totally return when next in the area. . . With any luck Bonnie will be working.”

“Recomendado 100% Todo muy delicioso!”

“I really love this restaurant and come here regularly. The food is always delicious, the atmosphere is cozy, and the service is warm and welcoming. They even have game tables for customers while waiting, which is a great touch. The place is very clean and comfortable. Highly recommended!”

“Loved it! Was our first time and really enjoyed the food, service was fast and everything was fresh! Waitress was friendly and very helpful”

“Tried for 1st time and it was great. The prices are very reasonable for what you get and the service was fast.”

“Fantastic outdoor music and drinks venue, right on the water in a nice little harbor. Great people behind the bar and in the crowd.”

“First experience will be remembered for the rest of my life Classic deli paper wrapped sammich haha so good I ate it too fast :D need another !!”

“Absolute 🔥. So glad stopped by to try them. Got the brisket, rib tips, corn bread, Mac & cheese, collard greens and red beans and rice. Everything was amazing and can’t wait to go back to try everything else.”

“The food is always fresh and well prepared with great portions. The restaurant is always super clean and well maintained. The customer service is great as well. There is a reason El Famous has been around forever. They are consistently excellent.”

“This restaurant doesn’t have indoor seating. If you want to sit and eat, you will have to sit outside. Overall, the food including the shakes rock! Great place to grab food on Washington St in Waukegan!”

“I have been going there for 60 years and it is still the very best. You order it with double sausage and what ever else you like on it and don't forget to order it well done. Everyone I take there said it is one of the best pizzas they ever had.”

“You will not go wrong with Jester's pizza, thin-double decker All so delicious! A variety of hearty sandwiches to choose from and not to mention the homemade Soups and Chili. Thursdays are my favorite - TACO DAY!! The friendly staff will be happy to see you!!”

“Great authentic food, nice service, and a hidden gem in Waukegan. Best consome I’ve had in a long time”

“El mejor lugar para tacos al pastor,además muy exquisita toda la comida.”

“Awesome spot, such friendly staff. So glad to have this place here in Waukegan!”

“Great people to be with inviting atmosphere friendly place”

“Great Tyme's, Mucho Lubbb, 💯👉👆💯❤️😇🙏”

“This restaurant will be a new fresh Mexican cuisine favorite for us! From the outside you wouldn't know the clean, open, friendly atmosphere inside. Everything ordered at our table was delicious. Our waitress, Carmen, was fantastic - so attentive, friendly, thorough and helpful. Food came out quickly and perfectly. Compliments to all!”

“Anytime I'm working in Waukegan, I stop here. Their entire menu is delicious, their staff is always friendly, and their prices are very reasonable for how much you're given. Absolutely love this place.”

“Great food. Love their steak tostadas.”

“Amazing experience friendliest bar tenders that make you feel at home! Customers are so friendly if you come alone you’re not alone! 100% recommend!”

“I wish they would add tofu to the menu. Everything else was great. Great service, generous portion, very fair price. Nice dining area. If you are in a hurry, they have a drive-through. This is the first Chinese restaurant I have seen with a drive-through. Nice!”

“Their pan dulce is AWESOME!!! This is the only bakery I go to get pan dulce! I know the owners are they are very sweet. However lately the workers they have are a bit unprofessional. On the phone and having loud conversations. Product wise, the bread, LOVE IT!!!!!”

“I beg my partner to take me here as a treat. Best sushi place to dine in, at Waukegan. I love it here 😭. They have so many different options, and the food is always delicious, the presentation is always there too. The service is always friendly and quick. Things can add up pretty quickly, but I’ll definitely keep coming back for the sushi! The Foxy Roll is my new favorite. I wish they had more desert options though. It’s never hard to find parking but the roads to the parking lot could use repairs.”

“Awesome experience, love that they support local youth sports organizations. Culver’s is awesome”

“Awesome bakery selling delicious goods! Very friendly staff! Love them! I will become a regular!

Parking: Lot is directly west of the bakery with spaces along the side of the building.”

“Great food and atmosphere”

“Muy amables y las gorditas están riquísimas. También tienen opciones vegetarianas. ¡Vamos a regresar pronto!”

“muy ricoslos tacos !! Gracias por todas las ayudas con los inmigrantes Dios bendiga su negocio”

“Been coming here since they opened. Consistently good food and friendly staff. Love the burgers and paninis. It’s livelier than the traditional diner, partly because of the bright walls, and a great place to eat!”

“Best breakfast food to dine in and has wonderful service . Love going to Monica’s Diner.”

“I always go here every Tuesday for their Taco Tuesday special. Excellent flavor, and I highly recommend their breakfast as well.

Salsa Bar, daily specials, comfortable atmosphere.

Exceptional flavor and menu choices as well.”

“Went with my son, he had the steak tacos, I had a steak torta. Food was really good and fresh! Staff is friendly & courteous! Place is very clean! Highly recommend! We will be going again!”

“We ordered carry out to take home and it was delicious.”

“great customer service and food is really good”

“The garlic parm fries are addicting… so tasty!!!”

“This place is always super clean & the staff is extremely friendly! The food is good, but it is very expensive. We paid almost $40 for 1 meal & 1 burger.”

“muy buena atención, productos de buena calidad , rápidez y se mantiene muy limpio .”

“Fue mi primera ves en este lugar y la verdad pedí unas costillas de res y la verdad estaban súper deliciosas”

“Love the staff. Especially the women who has owned this place for many years. Food and service is super.”

“Friendly atmosphere Good food”

“We are at City of Hope for chemotherapy and the cafeteria doesn’t have many options on the weekend and my husband was craving jerk chicken… he loved his lunch so much we ordered it again for dinner!”

“Es la mejor peletería de la zona”

“In general, Mexican food is tasty, and here it is still tasty, but in particular in this establishment they roast the chicken and serve it with the feathers, you can even see the chicken roasting even with the feathers in the kitchen, a huge point to improve. They must improve hygiene and keep tables clean for customers”

“Their chicken asados are always so good this place is slept on surprised they don’t have a line waiting outside 💯”

“muy buena atención, productos de buena calidad , rápidez y se mantiene muy limpio .”

“Good drinks & great bartenders.”

“todo delicioso y el lugard muy limpio y muy buen servicio”

“delicious food, great portions!”

“exelente y delicioso pan su atención al cliente es formidable sale uno con satisfacción no hay mejor pan que aquí”

“Great staff and delicious fresh treats!! 🩷”

“Bro haha after getting some 🔥🔥 dogwalker pre rolls from next door then just saw this place on the way out and had to stop by I didn’t even have the munchies yet I just seen the sign. Then man the line was moving a bit too slow for my impatient self so I’m like man just go out and blaze one of these cones so I go out get blaaaaaaasted in like 5mins cause these were mini rolls then went back in and was looking at that menu and it was good man. So my turn to order I get the Tristian or whatever it’s the pesto pizza and I’m like yeah why not throw arugula on top after it’s done so they did it for me and then we got some cool looking sodas at the cash register. Wasn’t a long wait or a bad price at all we just chilled in the lobby there weren’t too many people in there anyway. Finally got my pizza and I could tell by the first bite it was going to be delicious. So I ate the whole thing happy as hell the entire time then I’m like dang bro I gotta get one to go so I got the same pizza only this time another gentleman made it and he was asking me what spice and whatever so I told him to just hook it up and then we just left but something came over me in the car and I just had to take a peak of the pizza. So I ended up eating the whole thing before I even got home haha my family was piiiissed showing up with an empty pizza box. Oh and they gave me a coloring sheet and crayon so I could draw and they said they liked my coloring. Great people and great food I will definitely come back here every time I get my stuff from the neighbors. Thank you again 😛”

“This is the place to be. If you desire an environment where you are treated like family, come down to Casey's corner. The regulars are friendly if you are extraverted enough to talk. If not, there are spots to sit at tables and hide.”

“A spot found randomly while looking for lunch on a long bike ride from Chicago. Nashville hot chicken is VERY tasty, and the seasoned fries are excellent. Great spot for food and beer. Incredible bartending service by Tanya. Was a Saturday afternoon experience. Recommended!”

“Food is always fresh and piping hot”

“Great place great people who work inside there it's cleaner then wingstop.”

“muy buena atención, productos de buena calidad , rápidez y se mantiene muy limpio .”

“Favorite burrito of all time. Same flavor. Love spicy salsa. I wish I live closer to this place so that I order more often.”

“Came in from out of town to visit some child hood friends and it was a blast. The bartenders not only served great drinks but where quick with making them. Also got to see local celebrity Karina Borelli ( IG:borelli.karina) but couldn't get close enough to get an autograph. Next time I back in town I will definitely stop bye.”

“Amazing food!!! If you have not tried you need too!”

“large dance floor, great djs, tons of fun, friendly staff, good selection of drinks”

“Sabroso el pan apoyen alas pequeñas empresas”

“My wife and I have been to many Honduran restaurants throughout the northeast, California , south and this restaurant by far has been the nicest!! Great food , great service,
No busquen más , este restaurante es el mejor , tienen rajadas de guineo !!!”

“Drink was made with TLC, it’s so pretty. Once my order was placed it didn’t take long for them to fulfill the order. My order was a grande iced matcha with coconut milk and sweet cream foam.”

“Todo muy limpio, buen servicio y gran atencion, y la comida de lo mejor. A+”

“This is our first time in Chicago and eating at Raising Cane. The staff was very friendly, helpful and had our food out in less than 5 mins.”

“Here for my son's graduation and been here twice since we got here. Everything has been so good and the service is amazing. Eddie is a wonderful server very fast and very friendly. Must try!!!”

“Great Customer service and Quick deliver! Pizza was really good as well!”

“muy buena atención, productos de buena calidad , rápidez y se mantiene muy limpio .”

“There backers are the great. Food is so good and bakery 🧁 is delicious”

“This place is local fan favorite. This place has been here for years. Other come and go but China Garden stays and their food speaks for it. Delicious authentic food.
It’s part of the community especially being downtown. This place rocks and is amazing.”

“Best tacos in all of Lake County. Any people who leave bad reviews just don’t understand what a local Taqueria does. This place is hands-down the best place for ceviche and any other seafood cocktail. The tacos are a delicacy of Waukegan! I drive 45 minutes from the city just to get their delicious Micheladas.”

“Order# 36 I love this location! Its located in my neighborhood so its super convenient. Especially with the app now you can order online pickup and go. The staff is great there. My younger brother usto work there. Unfortunately now they are understaffed i think i saw a total of 3 employees just now 😳 sandy and the crew are really holding it down. Even so i still got my order in a timely manner and they even offered to bring it up to my car but i didnt want to bring them out into the cold. Out of all the burger kings in waukegan this and the greenbay location are the best. Thanks Sandy for yet another positive experience.”

“Really good food for this area (used to higher quality like Evanston or Chicago), however, it is EXTREMELY inconvenient that they only accept cash! Annnnnd that they don't get with the times and get with delivery services. Geeesh...”

“Rico pan Mexicano ricos tamales,chanpurrado calientito.”

“Love this place. I used to go here everyday while going to high school. Now this is my go to for food after work or after late hours. Food is amazing and staff is wonderful.”

“todo el pan muy delicioso”

“Food was DELICIOUS!!! Really Authentic Mexican Food! Had their Combinación Ixtapan. (picadura & gordita) I'm from Kenosha WI, so idk if it's a hidden gem or not but I loved it!”

“food was improved veru delicous”

“Euforia cafe has the best matcha I’ve ever tasted, i’lI definitely be recommending this cafe to my closest friends! When I received my drinks they were nice and warm just how I asked for it. The chocolate muffin had a chocolaty and savory taste to it. 🥰”

“We hadn’t been to Denny’s in a long time, and Nick made our visit absolutely excellent! He was friendly, quick, and attentive—the kind of service that makes you want to come back. We’ll definitely be back thanks to him!”

“Today's wings hands down was some the best cooked wings I've from here. I been here plenty of time since it opened but today's wings hit different fresh, crispy, full of sauce not greasy or oily like other times before. Who ever new tall guy cooking back there keep him! Also the fries were nice n crispy too no soggy fries fyi!”

“Las mejores carnitas que hemos probados 100% recomendadas”

“todo excelente delicioso trato amable ..gentil comida deliciosa”

“Awesome service and it was amazing!!”

“Best pozole I ever ate with tender pork and flavorful hominy. Chicken tinga whether in a sope, taco or pamboza is also superb.”

“Great food. will definitely recommend”

“My husband and I stopped by today to get 2 shrimp dinners. it's my birthday and that's what I wanted to be my birthday meal. The shrimp dinners were very good. There were !ots of shrimp and fries, all crispy and delicious. We will be back again soon. The food was great!”

“We had such a great experience at Chili's today, and I want to take a moment to highlight our server, Chris (also known as Justin). From the moment we walked in, he treated us like family. His warm smile and positive energy made us feel welcomed right away. The service he gave us was outstanding, so kind, attentive, and genuine. Our food came out hot just the way we asked, and what really impressed me was how he memorized our entire order without writing anything down. It made the whole lunch feel more personal and thoughtful. He checked on us often, always with the same friendly smile. If you're ever at this Chili's, please request him. Servers like Chris truly bless your experience. This Chili's in Fountain Square has always had great staff, but today's service went above and beyond. Highly recommend!”