Aguamiel
30 S Prospect Ave, Clarendon Hills, IL, 60514
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Address :
30 S Prospect Ave
Clarendon Hills, IL, 60514 - Phone (630) 537-1966
- Website https://www.aguamielrestaurante.com/
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Opening Hours
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Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Music : Background
Good For Dancing : No
Alcohol : Full Bar
Best Nights : Fri, Sat
Coat Check : No
Smoking : No
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
Categories
Mexican Cuisine
If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, then you have officially fallen in love with the Mexican Food. The main grain of Mexican cuisine is maize. Also known as corn, maize is grown for the past 9000 years after the crop was discovered by the people in Mayan civilization. Mexican empire flourished when they started growing beans, tomatoes, chili pepper, sweet potato and cactus. Till this date these ingredients are used in cooking authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.
Great use of spices, fresh chili pepper dishes like fajitas, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, chimichangas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas are invented in America. But when you are looking for authentic Mexican food then you must find a restaurant in the city that serves Rajas con Queso, Garbanzo in a Guajillo Chile Sauce, Pork Filled Chiles Rellenos, Chiles en Nogada, Molcajete Salsa, Pico de Gallo and Frijoles de la Olla. An eye-opening fact – Mexican don't like their food hot. They use fresh chili and other spices to create a flavor that lingers in your mouth.
Mexican food is great for those who are Gluten Intolerant as they use Corn instead of wheat in most of their dishes. Also, you can easily find many beans based Mexican dishes. Another dish which didn't get similar glory as tacos or nachos is the Mexican hot chocolate. If you love something hot on a chilly day, then go for Mexican Hot Chocolate. On merry days, you can enjoy the authentic Mexican Drinks like Tequila, Mezcal, Tecuí, Sotol, Bacanora, Charanda, Posh O Pox, Puebla and Pulque. Mexican Cuisine is for people who enjoy strong drinks and hearty meals.
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Adrianne L.
We enjoy eating three appetizers: taquitos de jicama, empanaditas, and sopes. Our dinner: pork and manchamanteles mole, gourmet style, beautiful dish that surprised us, unexpected flavor. Service very attentive. All delicious!!!
(5)Aria S.
I came here a few weeks ago with my family on a Saturday night. We tried making a reservation for 7pm but we're told they only had an 8. Ok fine. 8 it is. We arrived early to get a drink and wait until we were seated yet when we arrived the place was half empty and we were seated immediately. Ok weird. Our server was good. Very polite and attentive without being obnoxious. I ordered 3 tacos and ended up not caring for one of them. Everyone else at the table seemed to really enjoy their food and the guac/salsa we had as well. Overall I thought this place was pretty good and would give it 3.5 stars.
(3)Russell R.
While the food and atmosphere was good, we had an experience with the owner that will keep us from ever returning. We were a party of 4. We ordered a bottle of $35 wine. The server came back and said that they were out of our chosen bottle, recommended another wine and said he would 'make a deal' with us. When the check came, the $35 wine turned into a $75 wine. We politely protested and he brought out the owner, which is where the problem escalated. The owner was condescending and rude. She agreed to reduce the cost from $75 to $52, stating that $52 was her cost. (I do not know of a restaurant that only marks wine up by 50%...) When we explained that $52 was still unreasonable, and that we expected to be charged $35 for whatever the server recommended, she threw the server under the bus and tried to guilt us into paying more by saying "do you think it's fair for the server to have to pay the difference". We suggested that that was between her and her server and had nothing to do with the fact that we were dissatisfied. This episode occurred in the middle of the restaurant at about 8pm on a Friday night. It was very uncomfortable. We have never been in a situation where a restaurant owner did not make things right. Our total check was about $140, so there was ample room for the owner to make an adjustment. In the end, we had no choice but to pay the additional $17. Unfortunately, the server ended up on the short end of the stick because his tip was reduced to account for the overcharged wine. I routinely treat servers well (having one in the family) and tip a minimum of 20%. The owner was very short sighted. She just lost 4 first time customers for life. This is unfortunate because we were very happy with the restaurant until this incident occurred.
(1)Maggie M.
Definitely a great Mexican Restaurant in the Suburbs! Downtown Clarendon Hills sure is catching on! Aguamiel is a super cute place and I've had a great experience both times I've dined here. Pros- The 1800 Margarita pitcher is delicious and huge! Definitely enough for four to share! The hostesses are very friendly and helpful Chips are fresh and salsa is interesting and delicious, just wish they gave you more! The plantains they serve with some of the dishes are fantastic Cons- Our waiter seemed to be rushing us along during our last meal here. Never a good feeling. Don't order the specialty coffee, disappointing. Basically just coffee with a clove in it. The Mole Chicken Enchiladas were a bit dry No free dessert for a birthday, even though the waiter pushed a dessert choice on us
(4)Diana A.
Best authentic Mexican cuisine in the Western suburbs, with a great ambience and friendly waitstaff to match. This review is well overdue. To begin with, the warm, flaky, thin tortilla chips and dual salsas they bring are delicious. For starters, I've had the taquitos, the guacamole, and the tortilla soup which is wonderful. The tacos are phenomenal. You can get three of each kind or do a "you pick 3" with any of them. I've had the steak, carnitas (pork), chicken, and battered shrimp, all of which are delicious. The steak and pork both have a lot of onions on them though, so if you are not a fan of onions make sure you ask for them without. I always leave Aguamiel feeling overly stuffed but happy because I loved everything i ate. I highly recommend this restaurant.
(5)Jeff H.
I really do not want to take away a star from my prior review hoping that the Management would recognize and correct the issue but it has not happened so I feel I have to say something. This being said, Aguamiel has become a regular stop, not only for us but several of our friends as well. The food is always fantastic, service is always good so I would still give it a 4-5 stars BUT, my issue is with the bar, particularly the margaritas. Come on guys, give the customer what they order and what they pay for. Substitute the crappy bar mix instead of the "fresh lemon and lime mix"? Completely fill the glass or worse yet, the pitcher with ice and skimp on the drink itself? Now, I may not be a professional bartender but for sure, I can hold my own when it comes to margaritas and the one key ingredient in a margarita is tequila. What happened to the tequila? Especially the premium ones you are supposed to get when you order them. On a recent visit, we had a group of 6 and ordered 3 pitchers of cadillac margaritas (yea, I know) and not one person had even the slightest buzz by the end of the night. (we could sink the Titanic with all the ice though)! $100 in drinks? C'mon Aguamiel, you have too good a thing going to skimp on the drinks like this. I will return for the food and order a couple of margaritas in the near future, and will gladly revise my review if corrected.
(3)Dan A.
As stated in the previous review this restaurant is the real Mexico. I agree wholeheartedly every aspect from the seating arrangement to the food itself. I'm not talking about the Puerto Vallarta or Cozumel Mexico, I'm talking about the Backstreet Mexico City cut you open for your organs Mexico. Do your self a big favor and go to crazy burrito down the street for 4 bucks you'll be just as dissatisfied for one tenth the price. Anyone who says differently is mentally ill, you're welcome.
(1)Monica M.
Big fan of Aguaimel. Long overdue for this positive review. We had our daughter's wedding shower here in the Spring. They did an excellent job and the event was a huge success. One of her friends from the City let us know how much he enjoyed the food. Told him she really would have loved a particular place in the City that is a favorite of hers (the same kind of food), I even named it for him, and he said that the food was better at Aguaimel and I would have to agree. Sylvia did a great job. Every time we go the food is always good and so is the service. It is a nice gem to have in Clarendon Hills.
(5)Alexa Y.
Visited for the first time last night -- NEVER AGAIN. We were told that they were busy but we could sit at the bar which we agreed to do. We sat there as the staff ignored us, never gave us menus and pretended we didn't exist when they cleared a high table near the bar and never offered it to us. One waitress stationed near the bar made eye contact with us several times and still said nothing as we were walking out. What kind of service is that?! All is well however since we simply walked across the street for dinner and had a fabulous time.
(1)Seema B.
An excellent option for good Mexican in the suburbs! Great decor, energetic ambiance, fair service. Apps: jalapeno rellenos - spicy, tangy and delicious Tamales - decent but forgettable. Guacamole - standard Entree: Taco, pick 3 - I chose baja fish taco (which was excellent), carne asada (which on the menu was listed as just having grilled onion but ended up with some sort of sweet sauce - meh) and braised pork belly (which tasted nothing like pork belly) Margarita - the Cadillac is much more on par with a standard margarita. The House margarita tastes like fruit punch that should be served at a 12 year old's first pool party. Bottom line, there is some room for improvement BUT I still give it 4 stars because it is a solid option when out in the western suburbs.
(4)Evangelina M.
Neighborhood gem! Food and drinks delicious. Prices were averages. Can't wait to go again.
(5)Kris G.
I've been to Aguamiel on three occasions. The first time I was here with a friend, I thought the food was fantastic, but that the service could be better. A lot better. I thought that since they had just opened, I would wait a while and see if there was improvement. The second time I visited, I was meeting a friend at the bar. The bar crowd was much older and I suppose I forgot the unspoken rule of "if you're female and order yourself a drink at the bar you are allowing men to hit on you even if they're older than your father". So, that was a life lesson, I guess. I only ordered a margarita, and it was great. However, after I ordered that first drink, I was largely ignored. Even when I flagged down the bartender for another drink and then a glass of water, I got neither. When my friend arrived, we finally were able to order a couple more, but were largely ignored and couldn't receive service for all of our trying. The last time I came here was with my dad and everything was again, delicious. However it was, again, difficult to receive service. I think the food here is too good to have a place with such poor service. I would say go for the food and give it three stars, but honestly, good luck convincing anyone in there to actually serve you any.
(2)amy p.
Aquamiel provided a very lovely dining experience on a Saturday evening. Our server was fantastic and offered some great suggestions. All the food, from the chips/salsa to our entrees, were delicious and authentically flavorful. Their enticing menu made it pretty difficult to narrow down our choices, but we'll definitely be back to try some more. All in all, great food, perfect portion sizes and acceptable (maybe a teensy bit high if I had to find one criticism) prices. I can't comment on the bar or drink choices, but the bar area did look inviting.
(4)Frank K.
A great Mexican place in Clarendon Hills! Love the taco flight where you can mix and match whatever style you want. Excellent margaritas and coke in the bottle. This is about as close to real authentic Mexican food as I have found.
(4)Kari C.
Update: I've been back countless times since my less than stellar incident, and am happy to say this is a place I truly enjoy the food, drink, staff and family friendly atmosphere. This is a regular staple for my family!
(4)Arthur M.
Chef Kike made the sauces amazing at Frontera Grill for so many years, when I heard he opened a new restaurant in Clarendon Hills I had to make the drive from Chicago with my girlfriend. High expectations were exceeded by the top notch restaurant Aguamiel, named after the honeywater of the agave plant (that becomes tequila and mezcal) which can be fermented into pulque. The place is situated in the center of town among gift shops and an ice cream parlor and abundant parking. Inside the restaurant was toasty in winter and cozy with a fireplace, hand blown glasses on the tables matched by hanging lampshades at the bar, and intriguing art including humanscale sculpture, paintings and the restaurant's insignia in metal above the fireplace. Chef Kike's signature sauces shine at Aguamiel. From the table salsas served with tortilla chips to the spicy brightly acidic tomato guajillo sauce cutting the rich slow cooked shortribs, the flavors were big and bold. The best may have been the smoky serrano chile sauce accompanying the grilled shrimp entree- deeply flavorful, complex, a hot herbacious campfire. Ceviche was a mouthwateringly acidic starter with albacore tuna cooked in the acid of lime, the heat of chiles accented by the salt of diced olives. Sopes featured rich shredded beef in buttery corn masa complimented by roasted tomatoes and onions. The food was so delicious. To drink we split a half pitcher of 1800 margarita- blanco tequila, fresh squeezed lime, limey and bright with a touch of sweetness from agave nectar, and a half pitcher of the cadillac margarita- smoother and rounder from tequila aged in oak, orange liquor lingering on the palette. Both were excellent, as was the prompt service. Chef Kike who worked for so many years at Frontera Grill has a place whose standards of Mexican cuisine and service deserve to be around for many years to come. Well done and thank you, Chef.
(5)Freyja C.
Went on a Friday night - menu looked great, margarita pitcher was delicious, chips and sauce fantastic. Three of us dined, one dish was slightly over salty but we all agreed it was still great and would order again. Prices were reasonable. Service was spot on - hopefully the negative reviews made it to management. Our waiter and his assistant were perfect. Will definitely recommend and go back
(4)Rick K.
I have gone to this restaurant twice and was underwhelmed by the food and very slow service. I ordered the chicken enchiladas and the chicken was over cooked and the beans and rice were the worst just terrible. The enchilada itself had a sauce that was very different and did not suit my taste. They brought out the chips and salsa and the red salsa was empty when he brought it to the table and lead me to think of different scenarios as to where it came from. I told the waiter and he did not understand my comment as to why the container was mostly empty when he put it on the table.
(1)Judd K.
Aguamiel is excellent and getting better each time I visit. The tacos are so good that I haven't ventured too much farther on the menu during my four visits. The bar has an excellent selection of tequila and an adequate selection of most other beverages. The gold margarita is excellent. I have been waiting to write this review until after trying Cine. Last night was my first experience there, and now I must wonder what kind of herbs those who prefer Cine to this place are smoking. Cine is more trendy and highly designed inside, but both spaces are attractive. Cine has a slightly better bar selection. Service seems about equal at both places, though both are relatively new and I've seen staff missteps at both places. At the end of everything, the determining factor for a restaurant must be the food, and in my opinion Aguamiel has *much* better food at a slightly cheaper price compared to Cine. Aquamiel boasts a wide selection of amazing tacos, all of which can be mixed and matched. The carnitas and pork belly are to die for, and the fried fish taco is the best of that genre I have ever tried. I will be back. Drive on in to downtown Clarendon Hills for the tacos here. You will not be disappointed.
(4)Marty A.
The place looked very promising when we walked in at 8 on a Saturday night with reservations. The menu looked interesting and a step beyond the normal suburban Mexican restaurant. Six of us arrived early but were seated within five minutes of our reservation time. The interior is trendy - I thought I could be in a small restaurant in River North. The place was packed. To start off, the obligatory chips seemed to be the same ones we get at Costco. First batch was served cold, the second batch was warm. The two salsas were good. I ordered the Al Pastor Tacos. I really enjoyed them. The taste of pineapple contrasted well with the meat, but the tacos were supposed to have "crisp bacon" but I could not taste nor see any bacon. This was one of the reasons I ordered these tacos. The beans and rice were barely lukewarm. My wife had a mix of tacos. Two were good, the fish taco was rather poor - think "fish sticks". Other meals were actually pretty good. The service was inexcusable. We go out for fine dining at least once a month and this the worse service we have had in many years. The waiter was was pleasant enough and seemed knowledgeable about the menu , but was very absent minded and non-attentive. We ordered guacamole. It never came. I ordered a drink, that did not come until I was well in to my meal, and the was after prompting the waiter. Many of the drinks were filled to the rim - which on one hand is nice. But my wife's drink spilled some and she cleaned up with the napkin - the waiter did not offer any assistance. We asked for a napkin. It never came - we grabbed one from another table. We went through the water and asked for another carafe. It never arrived. Also, at a place like this I do not expect the meals to be auctioned when they are brought to the tables. So the last one is a bit petty but this there seemed to be a trend. Prices were very reasonable. The main dishes ran from $12 to upper 20's as I recall. . This place is also really loud - think Pappadeux and multiple times 2. How about some fabrics to deafen the sound? I really wanted to like this restaurant. I suspect if I came back and had an experienced server this would be a 4-5 star review. Please train your staff or replace them and work out the kinks to insure the menu items arrive as advertized.
(2)Corri N.
Right after the meal I would have given 3 stars, but since all of us who ate dinner here on 11/3 got horribly sick that evening I'm giving one star. We had 5:30 reservations, and were seated right away which was good, but things went downhill from there. Service was terrible. My friend had to ask for a straw 4 times and even then she didn't get it. It took forever for our order to get to us, we watched many other tables who came in after us finish their meals before we got ours.Our server never came back to check on us after our food was delivered. The food was ok. We all agreed we've had much better. I split the taco platter of six tacos with my husband, and our friends got three tacos and the enchiladas Mexicanos. The pork tacos were the best, everything else was pretty bland. The rice and beans had no flavor. It wasn't bad, it was just bland and nothing special. The pitcher of margaritas was very good. The guacamole was again bland. Unfortunately when we got back to our house we all started feeling sick, even to the point of throwing up. We will not be back.
(1)Mike M.
Eager to try it tonigh for an early dinner to avoid the Friday dinner rush... It was good, but no more than that. Wife liked the chicken in mole sauce a lot; I had the chiles rellenos, and they were were all right. The queso molida app was likewise, as far as I was concerned, just all right, too. Didn't have dessert. The margaritas were kind of watery, but then I"m a straight-up vodka martini guy. The prices seem quite reasonable for the serving size and ambience. My go-to Mexican in the CH area is still Taco Grill on Ogden a couple blocks west of Cass. Just a small lunch joint (though open for early dinner, too.) A lot less fancy than Aguamiel, which is a very attractive dining room with a very well-stocked and ornate bar, but I think TG food is much more flavorful. They have a good selection of routine Mex food, and the Tacos are especially good. Prices are a bit less than Aguamiel. I like TG's self-serve salsa bar, a selection of sixteen or so different, always-fresh salsas plus chiles, lime slices, and the like. They offer a pretty good bottled-beer selection along with soft drinks.
(2)Ryan C.
Food is good but more traditional Mexican vs Tex-Mex. I prefer Tex-Mex.i think the tacos are the way to go here. The only problem is that we got the upgraded 1800 margaritas and they were so sweet that my wife and I couldn't finish them. It was like they gave us the premixed margaritas.
(3)Barb L.
Had a fantastic Christmas Eve celebration with a large party of 12. Our drinks, food, and service were fantastic! Everyone commented on the delicious chips, drinks, appetizers, and dinners! Thanks for a wonderful evening with great food and service!
(5)Doug N.
Ate here for the first time Dec. 1. Good to very good food, fair value; good service. Very, very tasty Margaritas. Think "Frontera wanna-be" not Tex-Mex (i.e., sophisticated, subtle food). A good addition to the neighborhood. Won't make you forget the late, lamented Salbute, but more than replaces the late, not-so-lamented Adobo Grill in Yorktown.
(4)Brian G.
Only one visit but there were four of us so we tried a fair amount of the menu ... two of us could eat really well picking the high points. But they were a bit inconsistent. But I'm going back. Have a ceviche starter - definite low point of meal. But good ambiance, guacamole was solid and three out of the four meals very well liked, Taco plate is great though mix of 6 tacos is ALOT of food. Pork loin dish I had had a great sauce though wish it was a fattier cut of meat. Skirt steak was enjoyed and fourth had a seafood dish. Desserts pretty blah - bread pudding almost always a win for me - blah. Good prices, family friendly and not snotty atmosphere and enough outstanding dishes to make me think it might get to 4 ... but right now too much variance.
(3)Joseph T.
Very tasty food. Opening weekend was crazy so I will reserve judgment on service as the first two times we went it was a little spotty. The Baja and Carnitas tacos were amazing. The guacamole was top-notch. I didn't notice it, but a friend said they were charged for a second basket of chips. On the whole it's a pretty promising place but we'll have to see how it plays out. Soda is out of bottles by the way, so no free refills.
(4)james b.
Whoa! What's with the bright lights? Arrived just before 7 on Saturday night and the place was lit up like a Vegas casino. We were seated at a table directly under a spotlight. It was frankly uncomfortable. However, I don't see that any other reviews mentioned this, so I'll guess that it was a one-time issue. Halfway through the meal someone dimmed the lights a bit (from 10 to 6). Good thing, too, because the place is really pretty good. I should have tried the guacamole as an appetizer, but opted instead for a so-so queso fundido. However, my three tacos (carnitas, pork belly, and one I can't remember) were tasty and well prepared. Mrs. B's enchiladas suiza also up to snuff, with a good blend of moist chicken and plenty of cheese. With a couple of beers and a glass of wine, we spent $50 plus tip, which I thought was pretty reasonable. I'll be back.
(4)Katy S.
2nd time here, first time eating (previously popped in for a drink). Three of us plus a toddler dined (early) and enjoyed all of our food choices. The guacamole was fresh and delicious and I enjoy the green salsa though just not a fan of chipotle salsas myself. We shared a 1/2 pitcher of house margarita which was fantastic. I didn't think it was too sweet or sour. We also had one of the top shelf margaritas last time which was the best, but knocked us on our a$$! :) I had the chicken mole based on the reviews- it was delicious. It wasn't what I was expecting at all, but so good I nearly licked the plate clean. The other two in the party shared the 6 taco platter. This was a good deal b/c it came with rice and a side of guac, which I think the plate of 3 does not. Much more authentic food than many other places around, but refreshing if your husband wants to drag you to the Taco Grill and Salsa Bar again. We had great service, very attentive and nice. So why not 5 stars? I love my chips and salsa and while good, it is not great. I like a place that I can hang at the bar for a margarita and abundant salsa. I can barely fit my chip in the little bowl. I will be back to try some of the other items and other margaritas. Looks like they have a good space for larger groups too.
(4)Fern S.
We have eaten here several times now and are glad to have them in our neighborhood. The first visit was just after they opened so service was spotty and the place was packed. We've been back 2-3 times since and have tried many items from the menu. Guacamole is very fresh tasting and good. Portion is on the small side. They bring chips and two very small dishes of salsa, one red, one green. Chips are good if on the salty side. My favorite dishes would be the chicken tinga and the chicken enchiladas in a mole sauce. My husband had the carne asada, and it was very good as well. The margaritas were a little too sweet for my taste, I like them more tart. Sangria is pretty good. Service has been much improved on subsequent visits.
(3)Jenny C.
We finally had an opportunity to try this place out and were quite pleased. The service was good and the food arrived in a timely manner. I'm a vegetarian so I was pleased to have a lot of options. They were accommodating with my restrictions. I order the tacos with mushrooms, onions, cheese, and peppers. Tasty but not greasy. My husband, on the other hand, will eat anything. I think he got a pork or chicken mole which he liked. My only negatives were: The guacamole was bland. It needed more kick but that's a personal preference which is a simple fix. Also, we weren't happy with our desserts. We ordered the churros which were served in a cold chocolate sauce and a bread pudding that was served cold. I also agree with other posts about the chips and salsa. That was an unexpected surprise. All in all we were happy with the experience!
(4)Ed C.
Wow. This is Gourmet Mexican food. The fish tacos are amazing. A little pricier, but worth it - esecially for a special occasion.
(5)Timothy L.
I've been here several times as I love good Mexican food and this is the best I've found in the western burbs. I'm a big mole fan and Aguamiel never disappoints on that front. Complex and tasty. I also generally enjoy the sopas and elote to satisfy my Mexican craving. Service is always friendly, though timeliness can vary depending on the crowd.
(4)Kathy K.
Our first visit tonight was excellent. Arturo was our waiter, very helpful. My husband had the short ribs special, melt in your mouth beef with great sauce. I had the pork loin with peanuts and pineapple tamale - very tasty, not as crazy as it sounds. the house margarita's were very good, we should have bought the 1/2 pitcher to save some $$. we went at 4 p.m. so can't say how the service would be at a busier time, but very attentive. oh, and the Cervice was the best we have EVER had!
(4)Pilar S.
The spare ribs are to die for!!!!
(4)Jose M.
My wife wanted to eat Mexican food and I suggested we try a new place by our house. After trying the delicious sauces with the nachos I ordered chicken mole verde with a tortilla soup and it was outstanding. By the way I had to ask for more of the green sauce for the nachos because both my wife and I could not stop eating them. I plan to go back and take friends with me. The prices were reasonable and the service was great.
(5)Dave C.
Went for my first visit last weekend with the family and everyone loved it. Chips and salsa arrived quickly (salsa portions are tiny), and we split the half order of margaritas which was fine for 3 adults as we each had a glass, and I had a second. My wife ordered guacamole and chips which is NOT worth the price, as the portion size is small even by kids standards. Apparently a LOT of people have complained about this to the manager, but nothing has changed. They should listen to their customers or we can easily find other options, especially in this area. I ordered 3 tacos, all different and all very good, though the shrimp was a bit spicy. My wife did the same. Kids ordered the tortilla classica soup and loved it, then had tacos and chicken strips as entrees. Chicken strips are not what you think, but actually much better than the breaded chicken pieces you normally see on a kids menu....this is a pounded thin chicken breast that is very lightly breaded and cooked. My son ate all of it. We did not get dessert, and bill was very reasonable. The place was very crowded but Tara at the hostess station was very friendly and sat us right away. They handled the crowd well and the noise level was fine, even though it was full. Nothing to complain about at all...in fact, we will be there again tonight.
(4)Ken S.
This place just open, but it has excellent potential. Traditional Mexican fare (as you would find it in Mexico) The chefs come from Fronteria grill. Place was packed. Good food good drinks. Just had to get the word out.
(4)Mike N.
Dined at 6:30 on a Saturday nite and the place was full with people waiting. Fortunately, we made a reservation. Since we just ate at CiNe, we were looking forward to dining at the neighborhood's other new Mexican restaurant. Like CiNe, this is is not the normal suburban burrito and fajita experience. The menu looked appetizing as there were numerous selections that looked muy bueno. Most dishes were less than $15. Started off with chips and salsas, green and red. Chips were overly salty and they masked the taste of the salsas. The red salsa could have been a bit spicier. For dinner, I had the chicken enchiladas with a dark mole sauce. They were good, but were not hot enough. And the rice and refried sides were luke warm as well. My wife ordered the chicken tostada which she also enjoyed. Children's menu available for $6. Service could have been better. Maybe they just need more help. Besides one dish not being prepared as we requested, a second basket of chips never arrived and the waiter never asked whether we wanted dessert, just dropped off the check. Plus, one dish was also never cleared from the table. Management was very friendly and checked on us a few times. Beware, the dining room is inordinately loud. Or maybe I just need a hearing aid, which my wife would agree with! Compared to CiNe, the portions at Aguamiel are more authentic, larger and at a lower cost. Quality is similar. The atmosphere at CiNe is more to my liking and is not as loud. Plus, CiNe's chips and salsa were superior--I love my chips! My disclaimer: I'm a California native so I take my Mexican seriously. We are deprived here in the Western burbs so I have high hopes for Aquamiel. Will be back in a few months to see if the kinks have been worked out.
(3)Mary Pam P.
Great, friendly service. Terrific Cadillac margaritas And my favorite chicken tortilla soup ever.
(4)Julie M.
Food was good. LOVED my cilantro cocktail. Prices were great. Our waitress was happy and helpful. I enjoyed my fish tacos although there was a little too much cream sauce for my taste. There is a lot of food. I ordered the mexican tortilla soup and my bowl was enormous. I also had 3 tacos and I couldn't even finish them since I was so full.
(4)Carol Z.
I loved the carnitas and the 1800 margaritas. I enjoyed the resto but it was loud. That is ok because there was a lot of people. The chips were a bit stale but all in all very good.
(4)Marie L.
My husband and I have been coming here for quite some time now. Our first few visits were outstanding! As for the last 10 or so it's been on the steep incline. My past visits we always enjoyed the margaritas, now I am pregnant and can only drink iced tea or some sort of boring beverage. I am very thirsty being pregnant so I had 4 of them, mind you they fill the small glasses ALL the way to the top with ice so it's literally like 5 sips, I was charged $3.00 EACH! I was baffeled, how can you charge for iced tea? it's water and tea bags? $12! UGH! Seriously Aguamiel? I would have much rather had a margarita at that price (if I could), Also the waiter brought me a lemonade instead of a iced tea and still had the nerve to charge me for it. The waiter was also annoyed that I had him ask if their cheese was pasteurized. He was annoyed by this, this isn't the first time I had this waiter and he is very rude and was caring more about the large party that was also his table so we had to wait, I literally had to wait to get another iced tea for 20 minutes, then another 15 minutes for the sour cream I asked for 3 times. Also I asked to wrap my leftovers and give me more flour tortillas as he gave my husband corn on accident, then on the bill we were also charged for those tortillas we didn't even want, not to mention sour cream It's not like you give us credit for the items we don't want on our bill so don't nickel and dime us for everything dinner shouldn't cost $85 without alcohol for 2 people. Disappointed, I don't know if we will be back. The customer service needs to be stepped up if you want repeating customers, you'd actually have more customers if you properly take care of them. Also take it easy on the mole sauce there's no reason to smother the food with it.
(3)Bill C.
The food was wonderful!!!! left a great taste in my mouth. The service was spot on. My only complaint was the acoustics. There was a large group at one table and the volume echoed through the room which caused others to talk louder etc. But believe us, we enjoyed the meal that if it wasnt for the noise level Aguamiel would have gotten 5 stars for sure
(4)Martin D.
We've been here 4 times and tried many things. Being from Texas and having had some of the best Mexican food there and elsewhere and being foodies at home, we were very surprised that this gem existed nearby. We have seen some angst about the service but our experiences have not reflected any problems and in fact we have had very good and attentive service. We've eaten in the main dining room and at the bar. Margies are very authentic if you ask them to leave out the agave sweetener and use only lime juice (there are never lemons in Margueritas). The complex sauces are very good. We have yet to dive into deserts since we always get too full on the other offerings. We'll continue to come back.
(4)Jim U.
Great food, but I think I suffered some hearing loss. This place is LOUD!! Between the poor acoustics, and the numerous people who had one too many, you had to yell for the person next to you to hear, it was also difficult for the waiter to hear our order. The food is much more authentic than most of the other Mexican restaurants around here, with unique items. They have a number of different moles that are very good. The staff could use some work, the front of the house was weak, and the waiter didn't get our order exactly right, perhaps he didn't hear us right with all the noise. Also they were not quick to correct the wrong order, by the time they did we were already on our way out. Service was minimal, waiter didn't come around much. If they fixed their training and management issues they'd get a couple more stars from me next time I'm there, but it won't be on a Friday or Saturday night, its just too loud in there.
(2)V R.
My husband and I stopped in for an early dinner 12/14/12. Arturo was our waiter and was amazing. Offered me a taste of the sangria when I asked about it's sweetness. He was right, it was perfect! He suggested the rib special which my husband had and loved! Just the right amount of kick without lighting your mouth on fire! I loved the carne asada. It had a few spots that were a bit fattier than I like but most steaks do. The highlight of my dish was the plantains! They were sauteed in maybe honey? Brown sugar? They had a perfect crisp glaze and then a drizzle of their fresh crema and a sprinkling of queso fresco? Goat cheese? Whatever it was, they were divine! The music is a bit too loud, and I am not THAT old... the ladies bathroom music was actually loud enough you could not have dished with your friend about her date! We will be back! And bringing out friends!
(4)Ellen H.
I have been to Aguamiel 4 times now. The food is outstanding. Very fresh and flavorful. Certainly a welcome addition to the area. The prices are really good considering the neighborhood. Then there are the margaritas! By far one of the best I've had outside of Mexico. Splurge and get the Cadillac, you won't be disappointed, great fresh flavor and no sickeningly sweet triple sec. Also take the server recommendations, they were spot on. The fish tacos are amazing for so few ingredients and the carnitas are melt in your mouth. My friend had the stuffed peppers and loved the combination of fillings. The tortillas are handmade, soft and delicious. The service is working out the kinks of being new, but no issues that can't be overcome with time. The servers I have had have all been very informative on the menu. My biggest pet peeve in restaurants is patrons asking the busboy for things out of his scope of work. FYI a busboy can't order food for you or get you another drink, other than water. There are certainly places that have ultra experienced busboys that will go tell the server what is needed but this guy can just do the basics which is fine, he is still doing his job and doing it well. I had people next to us complaining that he was "incompetent and didn't even speak English." Get a clue folks and stop being so ignorant. They are very kid friendly which I would normally not be thrilled about, but since having a two year old nephew that has been dining out since 3 months, I appreciate a place we can all go. Btw, he loved the guacamole. I guess he's not really your typical 2 year old. The management knows how to seat a dining room because everyone cringes when they see the kid in the high chair. They put us up front by the windows and sat other patrons in another section. Granted this was very early on a Sunday night so they had the luxury of an empty restaurant to begin with. They also have plastic cups with straws for water that are given to all kids. Try Aguamiel, I'll be shocked if you are disappointed.
(4)Ed D.
Really good food, interesting sauces and combinations, very good value for the dollar, and super fast service. We're lucky to have this place in our little Mayberry! Reco the queso fundido, guac, taquitos app, and Cocochinita Pibil pork entree. Watch out for the habanoro sauce!
(4)Cathy M.
Six of us friends went to Aguamiel Saturday night and we all loved it. We made a reservation and were seated at a nice table near the fireplace. Our waiter was very nice and attentive throughout the entire evening. The margaritas were amazing, the best we had ever had and no headache the next morning! So great! The chicken mole enchiladas were delicious and my husband had beef with mole and it was also delicious. It came with this amazing grilled asparagus. We thought the chips and salsa were great and when we asked for more they brought it right away. Everyone enjoyed the experience. We are so happy to have such a high quality Mexican restaurant in the Western suburbs. Go and go often, we want this restaurant to be very successful. Can't wait to go back.
(5)Rob S.
Great addition to the restaurant scene in Clarendon hills. Classic options (tamales, tacos, etc.) with some upscale options as well. Easily the best Mexican food within a 10 mile radius.
(4)Kate W.
Truly about 3.5 stars, but I'm giving rounding up for the star rating since halves are overly fussy. Food was delicious, service could use a little improvement. We arrived at 8pm on a Friday and were told it would be a 30 minute wait for 3, but we waited only half of that before being seated. The bar was packed so we had to awkwardly plaster ourselves against the half-wall that separates the bar from the busy pathway to the kitchen. Be smarter than we were and make a reservation! I liked the look of the dining area, but it's so LOUD. Not a good place for a first date or catching up with an old friend. The service - our waiter was perfectly nice and got our orders right, so yay for that. However, food runners tried to deliver other tables' food and drinks to us three times throughout the night, and our own waiter couldn't remember who ordered what when our entrees came. Little details, but that's the stuff that would set this place apart from the competition, if they could get the details right. I had a regular margarita - fine, not awesome, I'm sure if I had upgraded my tequila it would have been better. The food is where this place shines. I started with the ensalada fresca - jicama, cucumbers, and pineapple, with a little kick of chile powder. Not only does it look amazing (and had diners at other tables asking me what I ordered) but it tastes fantastic - refreshing and fun. My mom started with a special appetizer - tamales - which were very good (though were a little heavy on the masa/light on the meat for us), and my dad had the sopa classica, which was outstanding. For entrees, I had the camarones ala diabla (shrimp in some spicy sauce, with rice and zucchini). They weren't kidding around with the spice here - very good, but not for the faint of heart - or rather, stomach. If you typically order things medium or mild, this would probably not be a good choice for you, but if you're like me and love some heat, have at it. My mom had the quesadilla with chicken and said it was wonderful (and she knows her quesadillas - that's her standard order when we go Mexican), and my dad went with a taco trio - al pastor (too sweet for him, I tried it & thought it was good), carne asada (great), and pollo (his favorite). I'm surprised at how affordable everything was - parents' entrees were under $10, mine was almost $20 (darn shrimp), apps were all under $10. Here's to hoping they keep their prices reasonable, get their waitstaff and food runners a little more focused, and continue to create excellent meals.
(4)Ray J.
Wow! This is the best Mexican restaurant in the Chicago area. My wife and I went there on a Saturday night. We had no trouble getting a table(that should change). The sangria was fabulous. We are huge fans of empanadas. They had pineapple and pork empanadas as appetizers. They were wonderful. My wife loves enchiladas. Hers were great. I always order Carne Asada. It was the best I ever had. The food and service could not be better. A very tiny downside is the noise level, it's a little louder than ideal. Overall Aguamiel is amazing. We will definitely be back.
(5)Darl B.
NON FOOD REVIEW HERE'S WHY I WISH I COULD RATE THIS PLACE 'S FOOD BUT... unfortunately we got there prior to prime time and were told a table would be half hour, 45 mins at least later-still waiting- I see this guy get really mad and walk out with his whole party that had been waiting. I suspect it's because people (I guess with earlier reservations) got his table and the one after that, etc. I asked what is up with our table and am told it will be at least another half hour on top of initial time quoted! WTF? Bye-- thx night ruined all places packed at that point. Look this aint that hard to figure, Hinsdaleans, CHers, Burr Rigeans, need lots of good places to go, CH places and local spots are sought out for ease of access compaerd to going to say Oakbrook mall area and for the solid food/experience. So here is a hint to this place: stop BS-ing people 'cause next thing you know you will be reading it here for all to see! Place looked cramped and loud anyway- so I figure nothing missed here. Plus a lot of folks I saw who were clearly all done seemed to be giving their servers the 'stink eye' waiting on check and looking at their expensive watches and back up with the stink eye. wtf indeed. Incredible that places still pulling this - is anyone in charge here- seems no one at front of the house- at lease no one making more than minimum wage. who knows are these poor kidz just followin' orders? Who knows... and who cares... I plan on never having to find out. Fool me once.... Ps It's all really a shame too as I at least wanted to try the mole and see what all the fuss was about [g].
(1)G D.
Tried it once will never go again. The food was good, but overpriced and limited on tortillas. If you want more tortillas there is an additional charge. Terrible service, ordered drinks and they brought the wrong drinks. Waitress did not really care when we told her that they were the wrong drinks. Anytime we ordered additional drinks it would take 10 minutes. Atmosphere very low key and boring. Many hidden charges, we ordered tequilla and was given sangrita with it, which we later found out that we paide 3 dollars for a 1 oz of sangrita almost the price of the shot of tequila. We paid a total of 24 dollarsfor sangrita, which in most restaurants it comes with the tequila. We were never told about that additional charg. When the bill came the total was 157 dollars for 2 plates, a dessert and some tequila. For that price, we would had a better time in downtown Chicago with better service and atmosphere. I felt like this place is out for a fast buck and does not care about customers returning. I will never go again.
(1)Frank A.
Food is good. Seems that they are understaffed. Refill of water and chips were disappointing. We asked 2 times and never received either.overall nice place
(3)Christina H.
I would give 3.5 stars, but I can't seem to figure out how to do a 1/2 star on my iPad..... My boyfriend and I were so excited to try this new addition to Clarendon Hills. We sat out on the patio, which was nice, and quiet, At first we were the only table seated outside, and we felt like maybe our server had forgotten about us because it took awhile for someone to even come over and take our drink order.....then it took awhile for us to get our drinks.... The menu is very original....but the food was just good....not great. After we had been out on the patio for about 20 minutes by ourselves, other parties were seated out with us as well, but the service did not improve. Overall, food is fine/good, nothing amazing, and the service was lacking. We haven't been back.
(3)Denise V.
We had a wonderful experience. The waiter was attentive but not intrusive. The two salsas (served with tortilla chips) were a little less spicy than I usually like, but the flavors were interesting enough to make them delicious. The guacamole of the day had habanero in it, and at first I thought there was a mistake as it was undetectable. As we ate, I began to notice a subtle burn, and by the end of the little bowl, my lips were lightly burning and tingling from the heat, so I think it was perfectly seasoned for a serving for two people. I had the vegetarian chile, and the flavor was superb. Nicely spicy and smoky, with plenty of good vegetables and cheese in the ample-sized "open face" chile. My husband loved his quesadilla special that included shrimp. The drink specials looked good as well; we settled on the gold margaritas that were amply-sized. We will definitely be back!
(4)Kristina B.
Came here last night with my dad and sister to celebrate my dad's birthday. We had heard good things from a few people, so I was really excited to try it out! My dad had a really great margarita that was like a combination of a pina colada and a marg. If i didn't consume a 47 ounce margarita somewhere else the night before, I would have drank 5 of these :) One of the most delicious flavored margaritas I've ever had! We started with guacamole which was outstanding. Good texture, nice flavor without being too spicy. You can tell it was super fresh. I loved how the chips were thick enough to hold up the guacamole! My dad ordered the tortilla soup and really enjoyed it. We each had the 3 taco platter. I chose 1 al pastor, and 2 carne asada. The Al Pastor sounded really interesting, with adobo flavoring and topped with bacon and pineapple. The smokiness of the adobo was almost a little too much for me, but the bright pineapple flavor cut through and the bacon was a nice addition. I was super excited for my steak tacos, which were supposed to be marinated skirt steak with grilled onions. Imagine my disappointment when they arrived with chopped, raw onion, and loaded with some cilantro type of sauce. They were good, but I really don't like raw onions and a lot of cilantro, so they weren't as enjoyable as I was expecting. My sister had the same as me and was disappointed by the same aspects. I only ate one taco and two bites of another. My dad decided to get dessert - a mexican bread pudding and some mexican coffee. You'd think the coffee would come pretty quickly, yes? No. almost 10 minutes pass, and someone drops off our check - without the coffee or dessert on there. Why? I don't know. It took a few minutes to flag someone down to tell them what was going on, then he took the check away and said he'd be back - we weren't really quite sure if we were still going to get the items my dad had ordered or not, but then the coffee arrived. I tried a sip and it was outstanding! So many bold, delicious flavors, I would honestly come back here just to have a cup of coffee. About 10 minutes later, the bread pudding shows up. Our server explains that he dropped the first one and the chef had to make another, which is why it took so long. Well, the bread pudding was delicious too, and was served with what I think might have been pistachio ice cream. Creamy, crispy, and warm, this was a lovely dessert. It took a while to get an updated check, then to have someone come get the credit card, then to have them come back with it. I don't think that guacamole, tacos, and bread pudding warranted an hour and 45 minute long dining experience, but maybe I'm just antsy. I would probably try this place out again, but make sure that my tacos come with what they're supposed to. And hopefully there is a better waitstaff around too, the service was pretty spotty.
(3)Momma G.
Consistently good food! Margaritas are fantastic!
(4)Elise F.
In simple terms this place is a Honda with a Mercedes logo slapped on it. The staff is very poorly motivated to help and the food was extremely just okay. To the people who don't know what real fine Mexican cuisine should taste like it may be pleasing but really the only thing worth remembering was the decor and the chips and salsa. I am sorry but I will not be recommending these prices for that food again.
(1)Bob L.
For the first 9 months Aguamiel was open, my review would have been 5 stars. Loved the place. Delicious echoes of Frontera Grill from the Rick Bayless acolyte, Chef Kike. Terrific salsas, moles, guacamole, tacos, margaritas, and several terrific platos fuertes (entrees). Loved, loved, loved the place. We made sure we were there at least a couple times a month. Unfortunately, our last couple of visits have been somewhat disappointing. Portions have shrunk considerably, and several of the dishes seem to have lost their kick. Has Chef Kike turned the kitchen over to a much less capable sous chef? I'm not sure what, exactly, is going on, but if this trend continues, I'm afraid we will be writing this place off -- which would be really sad given how much I loved this place.
(3)J Z.
This was the first restaurant we visited when we moved to Clarendon Hills and we lucked out. The servers are friendly and work very hard- the service is not perfect, but there's no doubt the staff wants their customers to be pleased. We had one evening with horrible service, but it seemed to be unusual. The variety of margaritas is annoying - only because there's so many good choices. The food is always delicious. I'm not a big chile rellano (spelling?) fan, but my mom and sister love it and they liked it here. We've had many appetizers and entrees and so far have enjoyed them all. This a wonderful neighborhood restaurant.
(4)J H.
As soon as I walked in with a girlfriend of mine, we waited at the hostess stand for someone to approach us, but we got tired of waiting and sat at the bar. The bartender was friendly and took our drink order. After that he ignored us and finally someone else came through for us to ask if we could have a menu. Finally we ordered. Then had to flag someone down for another glass of wine. A very nice waitress came behind the bar to help this bartender who seems to be too busy to watch anyone at the bar. I ordered the steak tacos, and they were pretty good, although the meat didn't taste fresh, the sauce the steak marinated in was good. It took 2 separate people to finally get our bill, and we were charged for something that wasn't even ours. The food is decent, but the service is horrible. I felt like we weren't welcome and it was just a big cluster**** going on with the service. They were all friendly, but they need to be more organized. I will not go back there.
(1)Bill B.
Ugh! The owner or head waitress was so rude. The hostess was leading us from the bar to our table when Ms. Attilla the Hun came storming up yelling at the hostess that the table was reserved for the group that came in 10 minutes after us. It was very awkward standing in the middle of the restaurant wondering where to go as Attilla's group were snug as bugs at the bar.
(1)J H.
If I only had 4 words to describe this place, they would be "Mexico, away from Mexico!!" This was genuinely authentic Mexican food. The staff was very attentive, but not in-your-face. The chips and salsa are always my favorite part of eating at a Mexican restaurany- but the salsa here was AMAZING! I was enjoying the red salsa so much, but when I tried the green salsa I fell in love. The sangrias were pretty darn good, too. That was the ONLY thing I was looking for that night, and Aguamiel delivered. Hubby ordered the pork belly with a mole sauce and mashed sweet potatoes. on the waiter's recommendation. He'd never had pork belly before, but is adventurous so he gave it a try...and liked them alot. I had the wood- grilled salmon in a peanut mole sauce with garlic spinach and mashed potatoes. The potatoes didn't have a ton of taste, but the salmon was very good and the sauce was unique. They blend alot of different flavors to create unique dishes...which I find so fun! We will definitely be back to try some of the other interesting-looking dishes. It's not your ordinary Mexican restaurant! Check out their menu, then go...you won't be disapppointed.
(5)Jason M.
We love Mexican food so we were excited to try Aguamiel. We were a bit disappointed. We arrived on a Thursday night to find the place mostly empty. We sat outside. We ordered some drinks, they were ok not anything special. The chips and salsa were decent. We had queso fundido for an appetizer. It was pretty good, but the cheese was thicker than I'm used to. We split the taco platter - six different types of tacos. A few of the tacos were covered in onions, more onions than meat. The fish taco was probably the best one. The outside area is nice but it's missing something. Some music would give a more festive feel. Clarendon Hills "downtown" doesn't really have much life to it. Next time we're looking for fancy Mexican we'll go back to Cine in Hinsdale.
(3)Dave H.
Over priced, not authentic and not a good atmosphere. The drink special was not special accept for the 11.50 price. If you have taste buds you wont end up here again. I was told if I want authentic to go downtown; this place is purposely not spicy for the area. I believe any 5 star rating are fake or people that are family or friends of the staff or owner.
(1)Lauren W.
Yum! Nestled in a corner in Clarendon Hills is this fabulous restaurant! One criticism... bad lighting... A very quick fix! I recommend this restaurant if you're looking for real, delicious Mexican food! What an am polite gem!
(5)Laura C.
My husband and I have been meaning to dine at Aguamiel for some time now. We decided to try it out Friday night and were hoping to dine on their patio. The patio was full when we arrived so we waited at the bar for probably 10-15 minutes and had a drink. The bartender was so friendly and helpful with suggestions that we decided to dine at the bar instead. I'll start with drinks: Traditional red sangria - just average, didn't have any fruit in it. Raspberry margarita - really nice raspberry flavor but too light on the alcohol for my liking. I prefer a little tequila sting from margaritas. My husband ordered some type of spicy tequila cocktail. Really nice, very balanced. Now the food: Tostadas de Tinga - 2 large tostadas topped with chicken tinga and traditional toppings. Really well-balanced and flavorful. Pork Loin in Manchamanteles - ancho chile, pineapple, peanut/almond mole. Make sure to get a little bit of every component in each bite. Really good! Plantains - fried with sour cream & queso fresco. Slightly sweet with a crunchy exterior. I could seriously eat a whole plate of these! The food met our expectations and prices were fair. Things got a little weird about half-way thru our meal. Their computers went down and employees started fighting, bickering and criticizing each other. Our bartender seemed pretty angry and continued to complain to us about the staff. Pretty uncomfortable for us. While we were still finishing our drinks and well before closing time (11pm), the bartender and another staff member started breaking down and washing the bar. I feel pretty strongly that restaurants should not start the closing process until all of their customers have left. My husband and I were talking about the NHL playoffs and the Blackhawks. The female staff member that was cleaning the bar made a very off-color comment. She said she hoped the Blackhawks lost their game the following day. She went on to explain that restaurants suffer during the playoffs. I get it, but as a huge Blackhawks fan, the comment was really off-putting. All in all, I think we'll be back because we enjoyed the food. Maybe we'll dine outside next time...
(3)Amy F.
When I first arrived at the restaurant, the hostess immediately asked my group if we had a reservation. We were taken aback by that because we looked around the restaurant and there were a ton of empty tables. We told her we did not, and then she walked away to talk to what I think was the manager. She came back a few seconds later and we were seated. The food and drink menu were both a good size with a lot of different selections. Free chips and salsa were placed at our table, and I was extremely disappointed with the salsa. No one in my group ended up touching it. I don't know how to describe the taste except it was just, off. However, the fresh guacamole was delicious! We wanted to order another one! For my meal I ended up with the steak tacos and Mexican rice. They were fine, nothing that special. For my drink I had the white sangria and it went down super quick so I of course had to order another one. Our waitress was pretty slow and we had to ask her a couple times for refills and more chips. When our food came, 3 out of the 5 of us didn't have the correct order and she seemed kind of annoyed when we told her this, but did accommodate us, just not with a great attitude. This is the first time I've been in "downtown" Clarendon Hills and the area was pretty cute and the restaurant did have a nice decor (super cute glasses). I probably wouldn't come back just because I believe I can find a better Mexican restaurant in the area.
(3)Sydney S.
Service was slow, my dad joined us 15 minutes after we sat and the server didn't even ask if he wanted anything to drink besides water. We ordered tacos and the server said we could not have flour that they don't have it and we read the menu again after and saw they had flour tortillas. Churros were too hard and overall food was nothing special. Okay restaurant.
(2)Jennifer N.
Very unimpressed. My first visit to this restaurant was when they first opened and I always wanted to go back. I finally did and was disappointed. The restaurant was decently busy but the place was not packed. The service was so slow. Our sodas took way too long to arrive. We asked for a refill of water and the waiter never brought it. It took almost an hour for our food to arrive and by that point, all of the tables around us had left. I had the tacos, which everyone else seems to like so much. The meat was fatty and they were very bland. The owner or manager asked us about our visit and when we commented that it was fine just really slow, he got really defensive. Maybe it was a rough night because I heard him apologizing to other tables about various things. Whether or not that is the case, I don't see myself wanting to go back.
(1)J Q.
This place fills me with anger for a few reasons. One time when we were there the waiter cleared a pitcher of margaritas that was 1/3 full. On another occasion I called for a reservation and was told over the phone I was all set for the evening. Well, we got there and the reservation was lost. No apology from anyone. They said at least an hour to an hour and a half. We drove to Frontera and had amazing food and service. We have never been back to this restaurant and it is a shame because we enjoyed the food. An apology or at least acting like you give a care about customers goes a long way.
(2)John G.
We had a great evening in the bar area. Lots of family's there and quite loud. Service was great and so was the beers.
(5)Nikka G.
The service was ok for not being busy on a Friday evening. The margaritas were very good. The food was ok...chicken tacos. Slightly dry. There were too many gnats and flies inside. May consider going back.
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