45 Best Mexican Restaurants near Fox River Grove

“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.“

“Authentic Tex-Mex food including most favorites, such as tacos, burritos, gorditas, and tomolles. I especially appreciate the well cooked and spiced home-style take of their gorditas.While their portions are not as large as their competitor close by. I believe their dishes more then make up for that with flavor and an authenticity. The homestyle taste rather than the usual standard expected of this type of Mexican restaurant makes them stand out.“

“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!“

“Well, here I am again, posting another 5 star review of No Manches Mexican Restaurant. I try to get here at least once a month since I discovered this place last year ( Unfortunatly,doesn't always happen) and I want to tell EVERYONE---If you love AUTHENTIC Mexican food you NEED to go there. The atmosphere, the service, the low prices and, most of all, THE FOOD are all OUTSTANDING!! If you love Mexican food, you will LOVE NO MANCHES!!“

“EXCELLENT FOOD, EXCELLENT & FAST SERVICE! The food is SO FLAVORFUL! You will NOT regret your choice in coming here!Parking: Sometimes a little hard to find parking close to front door but ONLY because they are usually packed cuz they are SO GOOD... BUT there is plenty of other parking.“

“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“

“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.“

“We had the birria tacos here with consommé and it was sooo good! Everything was hot and fresh even the chips. The owner and our server were very kind and attentive. It was our first time here, but we’ll be back for sure!! It was such a gem of a restaurant. Not to mention the churros are to die for!!“

“We ordered a catering order for about 11 people. The food was more than plenty, the taste was incredible and the service the best. The guacamole has pieces of avocado and the flavor is just right. Everyone at IDOT Business Services loved it and would definitely go back.“

“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!“

“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“

“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.“

“Love the food here, great quality at reasonable prices. The owners are very polite and work hard to get every order done properly. We never have had a problem with their service. I highly recommend the fish tacos and the Tortas.Dietary restrictions: My son has a gluten allergy and this is one of the rare places where he doesn't get sick due to cross contamination. Big reason why we still go here.“

“: “The restaurant offers an incredible experience, with delicious food and a very clean place. The staff is friendly and attentive, and the tacos have an authentic Mexican flavor that you can't miss. “The quality-price ratio is excellent.”And in English: “The restaurant provides an amazing experience with delicious food and a very clean environment. The staff is friendly and attentive, and the tacos have an authentic Mexican flavor you shouldn't miss. “It offers great quality for the price.”Kid-friendliness: high chair“

“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 ?“

“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!“

“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%.“

“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!“

“Usually order for delivery. Food is fantastic. For delivery, the orders are packed really well by wrapping the containers in plastic wrap to avoid spills. Never had a disappointing experience over the last year or so of ordering from The Patroons.“

“If you have not visited this place you really should, if only to try out their pork stew!!! It is absolutely lick your plate clean delicious. Traditional Mexican dish that is a rare find in the area. The owners are super friendly, and care about you whole experience at their restaurant.“

“Fantastic food! Among our favorites are the corn tacos, the tortas, burritos, and enchiladas. Service is very fast. Like many Mexican restaurants they have rice and beans on the side, but this is some of the best rice I have had. Very flavorful. They even can do a hard corn shell taco! Everything has been so good so far we are going to try everything on the menu.“

“Great service last night. Took the family for dinner and will say all around, GREAT! steak tacos (carné asada) muy bien ? no chewy meat, fresh, made fast too. Horchata was so good too! Definitely will be back! Highly recommend! We also tried the Carnitas...so good...juicy.“

“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!“

“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“

“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!“

“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.“

“I randomly stopped at this restaurant, because it was near a store in the area. They make some of the best tacos I have ever eaten! Outstanding tacos at an excellent price. We had ordered pastor (pork), pescado (fish), and barbacoa (beef) tacos with everything on it. All of them were excellent, and the barbacoa were my favorite. The restaurant is hidden gem in a little hole in the wall place. I definitely plan to go back, but wish it weren't so far from where I live. I highly recommend La Mesa. I only write reviews if a restaurant is outstanding, and La Mesa is.“

“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!“

“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“

“Small place with super friendly staff and delicious food. My only issue is the online menu had WAY more options than the sit down menu. I don't know if everything online is available in person, but it didn't matter. I recommend the chicken burrito bowl.“

“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!!!“

“The food was presented beautifully. My daughter enjoyed the taco salad and my other daughter enjoyed the chicken tacos. I ordered the steak enchiladas, which was also presented beautifully, but there was so much sauce on top with everything else. I couldn't even taste the steak at all. They made the guacamole table side, which was delicious we all had different cocktails, and I don't think any of us enjoyed them. Mine was very strong, but again presented beautifully. I would rather it taste better and not look so nice.“

“Fantastic taco! Tongue was tender and the perfect amount. Ingredients in the burrito was nicely distributed.Rice and beans were average, could do without.Minus one star for the tamale. SO SO DRY. Literally the worst tamale I had in my life. Pork is tasteless, if any. My guess is that the tamale was made way in advance, and so now that it’s old and dry, reheating it made it even drier.“

“Great "hole in the wall" joint that you're always looking for, but can never quite find. We had recently moved to the area and were very impressed with the quality and overall flavor of our meals and their salsas. It's can be quiet and somewhat desolate at times, but don't let that steer you away! We thought our alcoholic beverages were a little underwhelming, but we could just have high standards for margaritas. Overall, solid spot to hit if you want some tasty Mexican cuisine!“

“I threw a surprise party for my mom here and omg it couldn’t have gone better! the owner(?) was amazing and super helpful with everything we needed. it was a perfect space to have the party. i would strongly recommend this place for your next party!“

“Oh My Gosh! Tuesday is the day to try this place! 3 tacos for $13.99 every single one was amazing! Tuesday nights they have Drag Queen Bingo & the last Sunday of every month they have Drag Queen Brunch! Hopefully we'll see you 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!“