Tacos El Norte
906 E Rollins Rd, Round Lake Beach, IL, 60073
Tacos El Norte Menu
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Appetizer/salads
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Tacos
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Burritos
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Torta - Sandwich
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Seafood
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Mexican Dinners
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Sides
Diabetics at Taco Bell
The biggest concern for diabetics is to find healthy food with less sugar at restaurants. The hunt for the right food becomes even more challenging for diabetics when dining at a fast food restaurant. Well, Taco Bell changes that with Fresco style. Simply ask or order an item from the Taco Bell menu in Fresco Style.
Food Suggestions for Diabetics at Taco Bell:
Crunchy Taco Supreme
Nutrition Fact: 190 calories, 11g Fat (4.5g Sat. Fat), 340mg sodium, 15g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 3g Fiber, 8g Protein
Fresco Steak Soft Taco
Nutrition Fact: 150 calories, 4g Fat (1.5g Sat. Fat), 460mg sodium, 17g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 10g Protein
Fresco Soft Taco – Shredded Chicken
Nutrition Fact: 150 calories, 6g Fat (2g Sat. Fat), 430mg sodium, 16g Carbs, 1g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 9g Protein
Fresco Soft Taco Beef
Nutrition Fact: 160 calories, 6g Fat (2.5g Sat. Fat), 480mg sodium, 18g Carbs, 1g Sugar, 3g Fiber, 8g Protein
Veggie Power Menu Bowl
Nutrition Fact: 480 calories, 19g Fat (5g Sat. Fat), 970mg sodium, 65g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 13g Fiber, 14g Protein
Bean Burrito
Nutrition Fact: 380 calories, 11g Fat (4g Sat. Fat), 1060mg sodium, 55g Carbs, 3g Sugar, 9g Fiber, 14g Protein
Mini Skillet Bowl
Nutrition Fact: 180 calories, 11g Fat (2g Sat. Fat), 430mg sodium, 16g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 5g Protein
Foods to Avoid at Taco Bell for Diabetics:
You must avoid all kinds of Drinks and Freezes at Taco Bell if you have diabetes. Almost every beverage offered at Taco Bell contains high sugar content.
High Cholesterol at Taco Bell
Fast food restaurants are known for serving high calorie, greasy food with lots of sugars. Taco Bell changes this trend by offering Fresco Style option where your favorite food item is prepared using pico de gallo as it will cut down 20 – 30 calories easily from the original meal.
Food Suggestions to Maintain Cholesterol Level at Taco Bell:
Mini Skillet Bowl
Nutrition Fact: 180 calories, 11g Fat (2g Sat. Fat), 430mg sodium, 16g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 5g Protein
Breakfast Soft Taco – Egg & Cheese
Nutrition Fact: 170 calories, 9g Fat (3g Sat. Fat), 330mg sodium, 15g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, less than 1g Fiber, 7g Protein
Spicy Tostada
Nutrition Fact: 210 calories, 10g Fat (3g Sat. Fat), 440mg sodium, 22g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 5g Fiber, 6g Protein
Fresco Crunchy Taco – Beef
Nutrition Fact: 140 calories, 7g Fat (2.5g Sat. Fat), 300mg sodium, 14g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, 3g Fiber, 6g Protein
Shredded Chicken Mini Quesadilla
Nutrition Fact: 200 calories, 10g Fat (3.5g Sat. Fat), 490mg sodium, 15g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, 1g Fiber, 10g Protein
Crunchy Taco Supreme
Nutrition Fact: 190 calories, 11g Fat (4.5g Sat. Fat), 340mg sodium, 15g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 3g Fiber, 8g Protein
Spicy Potato Soft Taco
Nutrition Fact: 230 calories, 12g Fat (3g Sat. Fat), 460mg sodium, 27g Carbs, 1g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 5g Protein
Foods to Avoid at Taco Bell for High Cholesterol:
It is best to avoid Bacon or Steak dishes at Taco Bell as such dishes contain a lot of fat. Also, try to avoid all kinds of Drinks and Freezes which are full of sugars resulting in empty calories.
Healthy Meal suggestions for Tacos El Norte
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Appetizer/salads
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Tacos
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Burritos
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Torta - Sandwich
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Seafood
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Mexican Dinners
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Sides
High Blood Pressure at Taco Bell
People with high blood pressure must avoid food with high sodium levels. You can either ask the people at Taco Bell to add less salt in your food or choose the food items with less sodium content or customize your order using Taco Bell's own nutrition calculator.
Food Suggestions to Control Blood Pressure at Taco Bell:
Fresco Chicken Soft Taco
Nutrition Fact: 150 calories, 6g Fat (2g Sat. Fat), 430mg sodium, 16g Carbs, 1g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 9g Protein
Spicy Tostada
Nutrition Fact: 210 calories, 10g Fat (3g Sat. Fat), 440mg sodium, 22g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 5g Fiber, 6g Protein
Grilled Breakfast Burrito - Sausage
Nutrition Fact: 340 calories, 17g Fat (5g Sat. Fat), 730mg sodium, 36g Carbs, 3g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 11g Protein
Veggie Power Menu Bowl
Nutrition Fact: 480 calories, 19g Fat (5g Sat. Fat), 970mg sodium, 65g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 13g Fiber, 14g Protein
Foods to Avoid at Taco Bell for High Blood Pressure:
Taco Bell offers a wide range of Grande Scrambler Burritos, Crunch wraps, and Quesadillas which are high in sodium. It is important to limit the sodium intake at Taco Bell and avoid any meal with over 750-800mg sodium.
Visit below restaurant in Round Lake Beach for healthy meals suggestion.
High Cholesterol at Taco Bell
Fast food restaurants are known for serving high calorie, greasy food with lots of sugars. Taco Bell changes this trend by offering Fresco Style option where your favorite food item is prepared using pico de gallo as it will cut down 20 – 30 calories easily from the original meal.
Food Suggestions to Maintain Cholesterol Level at Taco Bell:
Mini Skillet Bowl
Nutrition Fact: 180 calories, 11g Fat (2g Sat. Fat), 430mg sodium, 16g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 5g Protein
Breakfast Soft Taco – Egg & Cheese
Nutrition Fact: 170 calories, 9g Fat (3g Sat. Fat), 330mg sodium, 15g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, less than 1g Fiber, 7g Protein
Spicy Tostada
Nutrition Fact: 210 calories, 10g Fat (3g Sat. Fat), 440mg sodium, 22g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 5g Fiber, 6g Protein
Fresco Crunchy Taco – Beef
Nutrition Fact: 140 calories, 7g Fat (2.5g Sat. Fat), 300mg sodium, 14g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, 3g Fiber, 6g Protein
Shredded Chicken Mini Quesadilla
Nutrition Fact: 200 calories, 10g Fat (3.5g Sat. Fat), 490mg sodium, 15g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, 1g Fiber, 10g Protein
Crunchy Taco Supreme
Nutrition Fact: 190 calories, 11g Fat (4.5g Sat. Fat), 340mg sodium, 15g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 3g Fiber, 8g Protein
Spicy Potato Soft Taco
Nutrition Fact: 230 calories, 12g Fat (3g Sat. Fat), 460mg sodium, 27g Carbs, 1g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 5g Protein
Foods to Avoid at Taco Bell for High Cholesterol:
It is best to avoid Bacon or Steak dishes at Taco Bell as such dishes contain a lot of fat. Also, try to avoid all kinds of Drinks and Freezes which are full of sugars resulting in empty calories.
Visit below restaurant in Round Lake Beach for healthy meals suggestion.
Q&A on Taco Bell
Who owns Taco Bell?
Taco Bell is a restaurant chain subsidiary owned by Yum! Brands, Inc. which controls the restaurant division of PepsiCo.
When does Taco Bell stop serving breakfast?
Taco Bell starts serving breakfast from 6 a.m. which is one hour later than other competitors. However, the restaurant chain continues serving breakfast till 11 a.m. which is half an hour later than other competitors.
When is Taco Bell happy hour?
Happy hour at Taco Bell starts from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Are Taco Bell beans healthy?
Beans are rich in protein, fiber, and minerals like iron and phosphorous. Hence, Taco Bell beans are healthy in nature. However, there are claims that Taco Bell uses a rehydrated slew of mystery ingredients instead of beans. So, simply inquire about the beans before ordering items serving Taco Bell beans.
Which Taco Bell is closest to me?
Use our Restaurant Listings directory to find Taco Bell nearby.
Which Taco Bell sauce is hottest?
Diablo is the hottest Taco Bell sauce.
Which Taco Bell sauce is best?
In terms of popularity, the Mild sauce is undoubtedly the best Taco Bell sauce favored by Americans.
Which Taco Bell sauces are vegan?
Hot and Mild sauces are certified vegan.
Which Taco Bell has nacho fries?
Taco Bell has a habit of discontinuing and relaunching Nacho Fries. You can find the Taco Bell locations nearby to see if the Taco Bell store has Nacho Fries.
Which Taco Bell is open right now?
Taco Bell opens at 6 a.m. in the morning and stays open until 3 a.m. the next day at major locations. In New York city, the Taco Bell stores stay open till 11 p.m. or 12 midnight.
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About Taco Bell
Taco Bell is a haven for Mexican delicacies such as tacos, quesadillas, burritos, nachos, and other specialty items. Owned by Yum! Brands, Inc. Taco Bell is one of the fastest growing American chains of fast food restaurants. The restaurant operates from 7,072 different locations which are mostly run by independent franchisees and licensees.
The background story of Taco Bell is interesting and inspiring for budding entrepreneurs. The fast-food brand is the brainchild of Glen Bell, who started his first food venture as a hot dog seller in San Bernardino, California. The year was 1948. After witnessing long queues outside a Mexican restaurant called Mitla Café across the street, Bell saw the opportunity and demand for hard-shelled Tacos. He reverse-engineered the recipe and later started selling Tacos and called the venture Taco-Tia.
Later, the name changed from Taco-Tia to El Taco. Eventually, Glen Bell sold the company to his partner and opened the first Taco Bell in Downey in 1962. By 1964, the restaurant also got its first franchise in Torrance. The 100th Taco Bell restaurant was opened by 1965. PepsiCo acquired Taco Bell from Glen Bell in 1978 and the restaurant brand is currently a subsidiary of Yum! Brands which looks after the restaurant business of PepsiCo.
Healthy Food Options at Taco Bell
You may believe that a healthy lifestyle doesn't go well at a fast food restaurant. Well, that's not the case with Taco Bell. Surprisingly Taco Bell offers a variety of healthy options, thanks to the in-house registered dietician who monitors the whole menu. The dietician ensures that each item on the menu is free from additives and preservatives, colors, and artificial flavors. The dietician also ensures that the food served at Taco Bell doesn't contain high-fructose corn syrup, low sodium levels, and reduced use of partially hydrogenated oil.
More than 75% of food items served at Taco Bell falls under 500 calories. Taco Bell also features the Fresco Style option which helps the customers to maintain healthy diet plan without missing out on taste. In Fresco style option, Taco Bell switches pico de gallo with cheese, sour cream, guac, and mayo-based sauce. Taco Bell takes care of almost every health preference of its customers.
Tips for Dining at Taco Bell
Diabetics can also try other Fresco styled Taco items such as Fresco Crunchy Taco, Fresco Grilled Steak, and Fresco Soft Taco Beef. These are other healthy alternatives of Tacos for diabetics which contains an adequate amount of starch and minimum or no fat content. Switch the regular sauce or cheese with pico de gallo and you can easily reduce the sodium intake and fat content for your body. It will help maintain blood pressure levels and control high cholesterol.
Q&A on Taco Bell
Who owns Taco Bell?
Taco Bell is a restaurant chain subsidiary owned by Yum! Brands, Inc. which controls the restaurant division of PepsiCo.
When does Taco Bell stop serving breakfast?
Taco Bell starts serving breakfast from 6 a.m. which is one hour later than other competitors. However, the restaurant chain continues serving breakfast till 11 a.m. which is half an hour later than other competitors.
When is Taco Bell happy hour?
Happy hour at Taco Bell starts from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Are Taco Bell beans healthy?
Beans are rich in protein, fiber, and minerals like iron and phosphorous. Hence, Taco Bell beans are healthy in nature. However, there are claims that Taco Bell uses a rehydrated slew of mystery ingredients instead of beans. So, simply inquire about the beans before ordering items serving Taco Bell beans.
Which Taco Bell is closest to me?
Use our Restaurant Listings directory to find Taco Bell nearby.
Which Taco Bell sauce is hottest?
Diablo is the hottest Taco Bell sauce.
Which Taco Bell sauce is best?
In terms of popularity, the Mild sauce is undoubtedly the best Taco Bell sauce favored by Americans.
Which Taco Bell sauces are vegan?
Hot and Mild sauces are certified vegan.
Which Taco Bell has nacho fries?
Taco Bell has a habit of discontinuing and relaunching Nacho Fries. You can find the Taco Bell locations nearby to see if the Taco Bell store has Nacho Fries.
Which Taco Bell is open right now?
Taco Bell opens at 6 a.m. in the morning and stays open until 3 a.m. the next day at major locations. In New York city, the Taco Bell stores stay open till 11 p.m. or 12 midnight.
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Address :
906 E Rollins Rd
Round Lake Beach, IL, 60073 - Phone (847) 548-2367
- Website https://tacoselnorte.org
- Click To Get Directions
Opening Hours
- Tue
- Mon :Closed
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch, Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
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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Carl F.
I like coming here because you can always get a seat and the service is quick. Even better, they serve up good Mexican food and a relatively good price. I wouldn't say it's the best, as for me the best Mexican food is reserved for a food cart I often visited which was always located just outside the Long Bar,in Tijuana, Mexico. Anyways, here at Tacos El Norte, you find what I would say is slightly Americanized Mexican food.... my favorite here are their tacos... all sorts and made up just right. Give me 2 chicken and 2 sausage tacos, with extra chilies and a double order of refried beans and I'm all set here. love the tacos and great refried beans. The burritos are good here as well... although I find the enchiladas a bit disappointing. So, if your in the area and wanting some good, simple, Mexican food, in a clean environment, with plenty of room and friendly staff... then this is the place to come.
(4)Joze C.
Great great tacos! You can all your order in for pick up too. Tacos El Norte is the absolute best Mexican food joint in town! The food is very delicious, I personally go with the steak tacos & rice. Put it down with a Mexican soda (Jarrito) and you've just had a great Mexican meal!!
(5)Jim K.
I come in here often for lunch. I was told that this is El Savadorian based Mexican food by friends but I really like this in the area. They always have soccer on TV whenever I am in there. Plenty of chips and salsa when you sit down. Service can be better but the food is served quick. I really enjoy their tacos...especially the steak and or pork tacos.
(4)Maria P.
The food is just amazing! You have to try their chiles rellenos. They are cheese stuffed pablano peppers lightly breaded and fried, then covered in a red chipotle tasting salsa. Ambience is nice, quiet and calm. Staff is usually very friendly. I have noticed though that whenever you order in English they tend to mess up the order. I will usually order in Spanish though so they never mess up mine! I would just verify it over with them after you ordered.
(4)Deena R.
There are many locations, but each is a little different. This review is of the Round Lake Beach location. The tacos are a standard order, but don't wuss out and get the tacos on a flour tortilla -- it deserves to be on corn to retain authenticity. The guacamole is delicious, the burritos are large. In our last trip, he had a beef fajita taco salad and would recommend it. The camarones al mojo de ajo (garlic shrimp) are delicious, too. You can order online for take-out (no, they don't deliver). But dine in, it's always cool inside and there is plenty of seating. The sweet corn tamale is a welcomed treat. Burritos and tacos are good, as is the chile relleno and carne asada.
(4)Walter P.
I went here during my lunch break and I had a bad craving for Mexican. Well, my amigos from Tacos El Norte did not disappoint. I was a little skeptical because its located in this nondescript stripmall and tucked away. (There seem to be a number of "Tacos El Norte"s dotted around the burbs but I don't think they are owned by the same people) I ordered a veggie burrito which had refried beans, rice, cheese, lettuce, sour cream, tomatoes, and avocados. It tasted great with just the right amount of seasoning and saltiness. Next time, I'll ask for fajitas in the burrito. Pretty damn tasty nonetheless and pretty cheap to boot ($4.65)! I'll take this over Chipotle any day! There are a number of veggie options such as veggie quesadillas, avocado tacos, and veggie fajitas ($8! - pretty cheap for fajitas). The service is really friendly (I changed my mind several times whether I wanted to eat in or take it to go. They we're quite patient and accommodating). I'm pretty sure the cooks wouldn't mind "vegetizing" some meat entrees. I'll be back to this gem of a place. (Bonus: Awesome Mexican pop music from the jukebox!)
(4)Christina K.
This wouldnt be my first time trying mexican food. And surely it won't be my last. I have been coming here for years. Of course I must agree with all the other user who are raving about Tacos El Norte. It is def delicious and they are correct the service is always amazing!!! I will be back.......
(5)Stacy Y.
Once upon a time there was a young white girl that didn't hang out with any white kids, solely with Mexican kids. She was starting to become immersed in this new, fascinating culture. One evening her Mexican friends asked her if she had ever had "rice water" or guacamole. The young white girl replied, "No. What's rice water? Is guacamole spicy?". Her friends had a good laugh and then declared that they must bring "La Guera" to Tacos El Norte...pronto and they did. I confess, I am the above mentioned white girl. At the tender age of 14, this is where I feel deeply, madly in love with Mexican food. Tacos de carne asada - where have you been all my life? Horchata (ORR-CHA-TAA) - why didn't anyone tell me this is the most delicious beverage known to man? Guacamole - you scared me for some time until I put you in my mouth, *sigh* amazing. (Side note: they make a fantastic basic guacamole here: cilantro, tomatoes, onions, salt and that's it!) Come here for authentic, tasty Mexican cuisine. Tacos, enchiladas, carne asada - everything I've ever had from Taco El Norte has been delicious. I even got my parents hooked on this place years ago and they have very timid/not adventurous palettes. If you happen to be in the area - stop by and grab some fantastic food and a dulce from the display case next to the register!
(5)Lorraine S.
This is one of my favorite places, great food, good vibe, love the guacamole and chips yum!!
(5)Jessi B.
Best Mexican place around. Hands down.
(5)Amanda A.
This place is the best. I have been coming here with friends and family for decades. It's been the same servers and staff forever. Great tacos, Great Guac, Great Margs! And it's pretty cheap too!
(5)Will K.
Killer tacos. 3 asada dinner with avocado, rice and beans. House margarita was very smooth.
(5)Jerry T.
I have been going to this place for years and it has been great every time. I recommend the beef tacos, steak fajitas, and some of the best sopes. They also have some of the best guacamole, its worth the $6 though. My favorite Mexican joint for miles.
(5)AJ W.
I ordered the steak and chicken tacos and they were both just loaded!!! The cilantro was so fresh it gave everything just a perfect flavor! Thank you so much for the extremely fast wonderful food!
(5)Cori S.
I think we go to this location weekly, that's how much we love this place!! We always get our same table and we always get our same awesome waitress!!! The chips and salsa they bring are awesome and the food is filling and to die for!!! I'd eat there everyday if I could!
(5)Mike L.
This taqueria gives me a weird vibe. It feels a bit outdated, dirty, and confusing. You walk in and are supossed to seat yourself but nowhere is there a sign that says this. Thus the akward stand around and wait while confused look. The menu is confusing and expensive. Almost $8 for three tacos is way too much. If you want Asada (steak) they carge you more. To me that is messed up. Note I can go across the street to Garden Fresh Market with the mexican restaurant inside and get a three taco dinner that offers steak, carnitas, etc. with no extra charge for $5.95 and you get sour cream and cheese no extra charge. It is a bit better food too. They charge for chips and salsa on the menu but they will bring them to your table if you don't order them. So they are trying to scam you into ordering them, so they can charge you for something you'd otherwise get for free. Pasole soup is like $8.50. Who wants to pay that much for soup. More confusion........ Food is not bad at all and the service is friendly and pleasant but the menu needs to be reworked. Stop charging extra for things that are standard in any mexican restaurant. Nickel and diming a customer to death for food is so irratating. Please clean up a bit.
(2)Dawn P.
The food is always delicious and extremely reasonable. They do get the order wrong about 25% of the time - not sure if it's a language barrier on behalf of the wait staff or the cooks, but it doesn't keep me from returning.
(4)Angel M.
Great restaurant, love that when you walk in they tell you to sit where ever you want, staff is great and hospitable. Also the food is awesome, and at a much reasonable price unlike the Waukegan or Vernon hills locations. They offer great steak and grill shrimp. Highly recommended!
(5)Angelica V.
Great Food! Authentic. The service is great as well. The waitresses are very attentive to the customers.
(5)Denise G.
This was just alright... Mexican restaurants are a dime a dozen in this area, although sometimes it is a challenge to find one that gets the job done. The horchata here was alright, but the steak tacos didn't really taste like anything. The salsa here was way too spicy for my liking I would stop by here again out of convenience if it happened the on my way, but I wouldn't go out of my way.
(2)Emily S.
So much to choose from at this local Mexican place. I love that they have so many varieties of tacos from avocado to chorizo. No frills atmosphere wise at this place, just a good neighborhood place to go and enjoy Mexican food. Prices are very reasonable.
(4)Kelli P.
Consistently good experience! Not the most glamorous place inside, so we typically get take-out from here. Big menu to choose from, friendly staff to serve us, speedy service, fair prices, generous portions, consistently delicious food. We always leave pleased and full... usually with leftovers!
(5)Renato P.
In my long search for a Mexican restaurant to call my own in this area, not before was I as pleased as my first visit here. I found this place purely by chance, hidden in a nondescript strip mall by a Jewel. I wasn't overly impressed by the chips and salsa, but they were ok. I ordered the Pork taco dinner, and devoured it with great fervor. I had to order them with the avocado, cheese and sour cream extra, cuz that's how I roll. The taco's come old school here , with onion and cilantro only. They were in a word Awesome, with the right amount of fat to meat in each bite, with a little bite from the marinade they used on the pork. I can't give this place 5 stars quite yet, but I will definitely be back here sooner than later.
(4)Brett F.
Food was good Our waitress was polite, but mixed up the order slightly. Not upset about it:) Didnt get refills on our drinks:/ Liked the environment. Seated ourselves, quick service.
(4)Shane H.
Great food everytime. They always have great flavors and do everything from scratch which makes it very authentic. They are usually pretty steady so you know they do things right each and every time. I have a medium heat threshold but the Shrimp Verecuzana gets me everytime as a very diverse dish with all the heat of Mexico. Yum
(5)Cassie G.
I love this place. It's really cheap and the food is great! The restaurant is clean and they serve chips and salsa with your meal. That isn't included at every restaurant but I consider it pretty much a necessity for a good Mexican food meal!
(5)Joe V.
So good! Combination plate for the win! I get taco, enchilada and quesadilla with rice and beans.
(5)Rubi C.
Today for lunch, since I was working at the Round Lake Beach Court House and Tacos el Norte Restaurant was just a few minutes away, I stopped by and ordered a couple of tacos to go with my ATM Debit Credit Card. As I waited, which seemed for ever (place was almost empty) I asked for an Horchata drink (rice water) and the Male Cashier asked me "Do you have cash" and I told him "NO", I never carry cash, he then said, "Each time we use a Credit Card we get charged .50 for each transaction", so then I asked for a cup tap water. I am never going back to this place! What ever happened to great customer service and the customer always get what they ordered!
(1)Mario R.
Excellent authentic Mexican food restaurant! More than enough to eat, excellent environment to be in. Great waiters and waitresses that didn't mind busting tables together to please the customer. The meal was well worth the cost. I ate on a giant burrito for about two days and even after microwaving the food it was still better than Taco Bell!
(5)Erin P.
Great place for cheap, but good mexican food! I have never had a bad meal! When we go, there are usually at least 10 people in our party and we've never had a problem being seated quickly. The service is fast and the tacos are outstanding. Give this place a try for a good sit down mexican meal!
(4)Justin S.
This place is just ok Mexican food, service is super slow, even when you are the only ones there. A lot of the sauces and side items come pre-made, so if you are looking for fresh flavors this is not the place. The salsas are great, especially if you enjoy a little kick. I tried the Conbinacion dinner to try a few things, and it met my expectations for Mexican food, but I would not go out of my way to have it. This is not the best Mexican food around by far (try 3 Amigos), but it does the job when looking for a quick fix in the area.
(2)Bianca A.
Best mexican place in Round Lake hands down. Good service, very quick, good food, ok prices, clean place, and alot to choose from. I have an issue with going to places with rude waiters\waitresses; this place has nothing like that. Been there 3 times this month and all the cooks and waitresses were prompt and pleasant.
(5)Jeanette W.
Love it! The guacamole is always so fresh...very addicting!
(4)Brandy M.
Best Mexican food I've ever had! I love this place. The mole is amazing. The guac is amazing. The chile rellenos are amazing. Love it!
(5)Mel C.
Been to several Mexican places around Lake County. This is by far the best. Everything on their menu has been tasty. Staff are friendly and food is fast.
(5)Rich A.
Good authentic MEX. Very tasty. Used to go to their Highwood location when I lived around there. But, I have to say that it was just so so. Burrito was average and the nachos were just so so. I'll try again and see if my review will change. At this point, I would prefer Moe's - and yes, I know they are not authentic, but I think their Burritos and Nachos have been better than T.el Norte so far
(3)Dan H.
Everything was alright. The rice was mushy and the beans were dry. I went here with two friends and they were not impressed either. The portions were fair and so were the prices. I wouldn't go out of my way to come here again.
(3)Yvette C.
Best...maybe only place in town to get authentic Mexican food! The food is wonderful & the service is always friendly. If you haven't stopped in yet, what are you waiting for!? Go...now!!!
(5)Sue S.
Small little Mexican restaurant tucked a way in a little strip mall next to the Jewel Osco. You might not think of going in there, but you really should! They have really good authentic Mexican food and good service! The staff is always friendly! You can take out or dine in, no delivery service. They also open at 9am for breakfast. I noticed on the take out menu that they also offer catering service.
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