La Hacienda De Los Fernandez
1571 W Lake St, Addison, IL, 60101
La Hacienda De Los Fernandez Menu
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Appetizers
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Caldo (soup)
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Ensaladas (salads)
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Enchiladas
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Mouth Watering Fajitas
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Pollo (chicken Dishes)
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Fantastic Steaks
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Guisados (stews)
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Filette De Pescado
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Pescado Entero (whole Fish)
Healthy Meal suggestions for La Hacienda De Los Fernandez
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Appetizers
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Caldo (soup)
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Ensaladas (salads)
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Enchiladas
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Mouth Watering Fajitas
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Pollo (chicken Dishes)
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Fantastic Steaks
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Guisados (stews)
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Filette De Pescado
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Pescado Entero (whole Fish)
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Address :
1571 W Lake St
Addison, IL, 60101 - Phone (630) 932-9551
- Website https://lahaciendadelosfernandez.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 11
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : 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 : 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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Jennifer S.
It's time for my cousin's 40th birthday dinner. Him and his wife have two small children at home. He loves Mexican food. La Hacienda was a no-brainer for an adult dinner out. Located on Lake Street in Addison, La Hacienda is easy to find with an abundance of available parking options. The hostess was nice, but we were a few minutes late, so our party was already seated. This place fills up! And everyone seems to come here for birthday celebrations. We heard the singing, clapping and cha cha cha's countless times during our meal here. The food was great. Pretty authentic. Or at least as authentic as my Mexican grandmother's cooking was. What was not so great was the service. There were only six of us, so it shouldn't have been that difficult. Five had been ordering alcoholic beverages, so I had envisioned better service to keep us here spending our dinero longer. Things like asking for corn tortillas and getting flour instead really agitated me. I ordered my tacos on corn while my sister (who was sitting across the table) ordered her tacos on flour. Different fillings and we both got the wrong tortillas. I asked for corn on the side. It took F-O-R-E-V-E-R to get them, but when I did, I reconstructed my tacos. My cousin ordered some sort of pork stew...which he thoroughly enjoyed, but his tortillas were wrong too. Why ask if you aren't going to deliver? It's disappointing. After our waiter went MIA, we decided on dessert and drinks elsewhere. We would have stayed, but no one seemed to care if we did or not. Service fail. Go for the food, not for the service.
(3)Carole Y.
The worst ever. The Salsa was some kind of ground up matter with Cilantro and very little taste of tomato. The Nachos were good. The Chicken Noodle soup that comes with your meal was good and flavorful. I ordered a Taco Plate with Beef and Corn Tortillas thinking that they would be the crispy type. NOT! They were steamed and soggy and I had to eat them with a fork but were so bad I didn't finish them. The Frijoles tasted like someone had run a small can of beans through the Cuisinart and put them on my plate. with no seasoning of any kind. The rice was a little better. The portions were a bit small though. My husband had a Combination Plate and he said his food was disappointing too. We will go back to our standby, De Campana on Grand in Bensenville.where the food is more to our liking.
(1)Damion A.
Great service with a welcoming environment. I've been going here for years there food is good but the service and dining experience has always been great.
(5)Joanne D.
Love this place - always has amazing food and great service. The only thing I would change is more of a menu selection or add new thing's to change it up here and there. I have been going there for over 5 years very covienent location and parking is never a issue.
(4)Lexy B.
One of my ultimate favorite places! Service is amazing and friendly, their food is very tasty. My mother had their Pomegranate Margarita and loved it. Also, a wonderful place for a family get together.
(5)Jason C.
I've been looking for a good Mexican restaurant since moving here from Southern California three months ago. This is not it! I could tell instantly from looking at the menu this restaurant is not authentic Mexican. The meat for every menu item is either Chicken or "Steak"...no Carnitas, no Barbacoa, no Birria, no Chorizo. Pretty much Chicken or Steak. I think I saw Al Pastor as the only thing other than steak or chicken.......there was also the Salmon on special that the waiter kept pushing, but no Salmon was an ingredient in any of their regular dishes. I'm pretty sure they had an abundance of Salmon they bought that they were trying to sell. I'm fairly confident this restaurant is not operated by a Fernandez family......or any Americans of Mexican descent for that matter. I can only give an honest opinion about the chips and salsa....which were average. It is pretty hard to screw Chips and Salsa up. I left before the food got there when I saw a two inch Cockroach walking under my table. If you want REAL Mexican food try Beunos Dias Burritos on Rohlwing and Irving Park. It's a hole in the wall place with no ambiance (more of a to go place), but it's authentic Mexican food and you can see the cooks cooking your food so you don't have to worry about how sanitary the kitchen is. I would be very concerned about the cleanliness of La Hacienda De Los Fernandez's kitchen if there are Cockroaches in the dining area.
(1)Marcello L.
I love this place. Food, drinks, people, and atmosphere is awesome. Homemade tortillas made fresh. Perfect size entrees. Soup that comes with your meal is awesome.
(5)Nari H.
This place is between a 3 and a 4. Good venue and nice interior. Good place for groups and a casual date. Portions are huge, but prices are pricier than a standard fare to go with it. Service we got was helpful but he also got a few things wrong too. I thought the food was pretty decent - the salsa is OK but if you ask for cilantro and onions on the side, that makes your dish much tastier. Extra sour cream is $0.75 extra but you get a lot so it's worth splitting with someone. I got the pulled pork tacos and those were tasty - but doesn't come with any lettuce, onions, or tomatoes.
(3)Arian M.
Since recently moving to the suburbs, I have been in search for authentic cuisines, whether it be Chinese, Greek or Mexican. FINALLY! I found a great little Mexican restaurant in the middle of nowhere. My boyfriend and I came here on a Sunday afternoon. It wasn't quite packed yet, but it was early. The restaurant boasted beautiful wooden tables and wooden chairs. Loved the décor! We were seated right away, tucked away in a booth, just the way I like it. We greeted by our server who immediately brought us some chips and salsa. The chips had a nice crunch to it, which tells me they were fresh. The salsa had a kick to it. PERFECT!!! I ordered the beef soup, which was a massive bowl of beef, carrots, tomatoes, cilantro, onions and a couple slices of lime. My BF is a bit pickier and ordered chicken fajitas which he raved about. He kept saying how excellent they were. That's a good thing since he prefers pasta and pizza. This is him eating outside of the box. Our server was very attentive, but not overly. I would definitely come back again and try the carne asada. Good Eating!!!
(4)Lauren O.
COCKROACHES!!! COCKROACHES!!! COCKROACHES!!! I don't even give this place one star- but yelp made me put one. I will NEVER go back. Worst dining experience of my life. Sitting with 3 friends enjoying a margarita after JUST putting in our orders. All of a sudden I see a cockroach scatter across the floor. I quickly told my friends, cancelled my order to which my friends wanted to follow suit. The hostess is told about the roach, to which she replies "don't worry about it." Wait, what? Seriously?!?! The waiter and manager then convinced my friends to still order as the meal would be on the house and then tried to convince us it was a cricket. I've never seen a cricket that big or one that looks like a roach. Please. My friends decided to go through with their orders. I still cancelled mine. After dinner, they bring us the bill and charged us for every last item. When we addressed it the manager decided to argue with my friends and told them he wouldn't honor the free meals as we (well THEY, not me) decided to stay. After back and forth arguing, I put my fist down and demanded they comp them. The manager finally gave in as he could no longer argue with my demands. What a horrible experience and awful establishment. NO customer service and COCKROACHES. I mean, even if we were wrong (which I wasn't), who argues with a customer?
(1)Sylvia C.
We went to eat there for Cinco de Mayo. We had a party of 12 and called ahead. They seated us immediately, even though our whole party was not there yet. The food and appetizers were delicious. We ate many different things, guacamole, queso fundido, steak and chicken tacos, sopa de res, enchiladas, the combination platter and many others. Our order was perfect and came out hot, even though the place was packed. They did not rush us as we sat and talked and finished our gigantic margaritas either. Our waiter was great as well. Will definitely go there again.
(5)Mike m.
Great food, great drinks, great service, great ambience. You can't go wrong.
(5)Joe I.
If you eat the M-W-F lunch buffet here, you will definitely need a Siesta! Been here several times, and the results have always been the same...good mexican food. Not great, but the positives (price, cost, & ambience (plus the good food)) make it a 4 star rather than a 3. (I wish i could do a 3.5 star, but i'll lean toward a 4 here.) The enchiladas & fajitas are always good, and I really enjoyed the chilaquiles dish today. The food is good, but don't get me wrong, I've been to Mexico several times, and I know the difference between food made and served in Mexico vs. Mexican food in the US. (there is nothing like a homemade corn tortilla made on the inside of an old hub cap from a tractor, filled with fresh small farm veggies and meat!) The food here is what most people in the states enjoy, so, for what it is, it is good stuff. The wait staff is always pleasant and keep your drinks filled, and the interior is very nice and clean. I do wish that they would have some seafood options on the buffet as that is something I enjoy (chicken, steak, pork and cheese are in almost everything.) The chips and salsa are OK, but since the salsa I enjoy most is my own homemade fresh salsa, it is hard to compete against that. No guac is available on the buffet either. But, when you get right down to it, we go here to get stuffed... and....i just lost track of what I was going to say because i really do need a nap now. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.
(4)Jade U.
Tried it when they opened several years ago and was disappointed with the food and service . Decided to give another try. Nothing has changed, chips taste like they were fried in some sort of beef lard, nachos were so soggy they folded in half when you picked one up, carne asada was ordered med but came out well done so you could barely chew it and chimichanga crust was so rubbery (maybe overly microwaved?) that it could not be cut with a knife. I will say that the Shrimp Stew was delicious but in no way made up for the rest of the food. Needless to say we will never go back again. I always see their parking lot full so I'm guessing that is because they are located next to Marcus Theaters and unknowing patrons go there before catching a movie. Can't imagine they have a lot of regular repeat biz.
(1)Ron W.
I went here eariler this week and I have to downgrade my score based on one simple thing. Service or lack there of. The food was fine and is the same as every other time I go there. Here is the thing that is different. The place was slow I made some tacos at the buffet. I went to one of the servers and asked for some hot sause and he told me he has none and that its on the table. The only thing on the table was salsa for the chips. I walked away because I know they have hot sauce. I get it there all the time. Pissed me off! He came back a minute or 2 later with 2 different types of hot sauce. I felt a little better but come. Dont lie to your customers
(2)Rick L.
Their regular lunch and dinner service is very consistent. Always good food and service. I love their buffet on Mon/Wed/Fri. Especially the enchiladas and chimichangas. I'm not really sure why they have a cook standing there to put them on your plate but I guess he's there to monitor quality? Might be because they are always very good. The buffet fajitas are very good too. I was super crazy about the tacos because the shells were a little too hard, so were some of the other fried goods but overall it was great. I wish I could have stuffed my face with more of the potato side dish but after two plates I was overly full :)
(4)Chirag P.
This is one of two Mexican restaurants I go to with the family... it's good and gets the job done with the dishes you'd expect at a traditional Mexican restaurant. Service is always very friendly, and they have the cute little old Mexican lady making fresh tortillas too.
(4)Roseanne S.
I must say, this place is pretty darn good! It has a nice decor and really big chairs at the tables. When you walk in, you'll see a lady in a box by the kitchen making fresh tortillas. It's nice to know they're hand made and not store bought. That makes the food more appealing as well. I didn't see it on the menu, but I asked for horchata and they had it! That's how I can differentiate a good Mexican restaurant from the crappy ones. Who the hell doesn't have horchata? It's like a Mexican drink must! I had the three taco meal: one beef, one chicken, and one avocado. I was very pleased with the option of an avocado taco because three tacos full of meat or chicken is way too much. I didn't have them, but the margaritas looked delicioso. It's hard to find a good Mexican restaurant in the suburbs but I'll be back again.
(4)Susan D.
Stopped here in between errands. For the most part things went very well. We were not in the mood for margaritas which we will definitely have to come back for. I was not terribly impressed with the salsa, it was a bit watery for me. We ordered combination plates since it was our first time, and everything on the plate was delicious! So we feel there is a definite reason to come back and try more menu items. Our server was good, altho we asked for extra sour cream, saw him write it down, but then we had to remind him when our meals arrived. It was delivered promptly however. What I liked about this place was that I could see into the kitchen, and we could see workers that were happy and smiling. I like to see that in a workplace, it usually translates into good food and service when people are happy to be working for an establishment. The wheels fell off a little when our server delivered our check, told us to pay him, then disappeared. If we were lingering over drinks that would have been OK but we had more errands to run. It seemed to take forever to get his attention just so we could pay our bill! Next time we'll keep our server captive while we get out our credit card. :) But any complaints we had were very minor and definitely won't stop us from coming back to try more of the options on the menu and the margaritas!
(4)Cyn P.
This review is for the food only. The service was 4 stars, and it is homey... I dined there just tonight with 2 other friends. I had the Taco Salad with beef was sorely disappointed. While the ingredients were fresh, there was absolutely no flavor at all to the entire salad. It came with a sour cream on top, lettuce, tomato's, and slices of avocado. My disappointment was in the fact that again - there was no seasoning. I ate about 5 bites and then left the rest - didn't bring it home. Friend 1 got a burrito and it was enormous - she said it was OK but agreed it had not much flavor. Friend 2 had the Vera Cruz fish. She said she has had better. We all unanimously agreed we would never return -overall we all felt we've gotten better food elsewhere for much less. p.s. The chips and salsa were just ok too ... we did not have drinks.
(2)Anuj S.
This is one of my favorite Mexican restaurants in the suburbs. We've tried so many places, but this is one place that always hits the spot. I LOVE the enchiladas and the tostadas are good too. The cheese they use is so good. Prices are about average for a casual sit-down restaurant of this type. Oh, and on Mon/Wed/Fri they have a lunch buffet that REALLY works out well. Everything you want and all you can eat. YUM!! EDIT: Went back here tonight (06/10/10) and the salsa was awesome today. They must've changed it, but definitely had more of a kick. Loved it. The rest... mostly the same.
(4)Juanita Z.
My favorite for Mexican. Killer margaritas and food is excellent. I have patronized La Hac and La Mags for years. Too all those who rated below average, go to taco bell. The owner has been so successful, he has opened many restaurants in the area. He must be doing something right!
(5)Spencer H.
Why go any where for spring break when you can just here & have some margaritas on the patio. That was a huge exaggeration but you get it. This place just like it's other location in Deer Park, IL is very nice & has lots of decor. The restaurant is very large. This place is not only the largest Mexican restaurant in the area but probably one of the biggest restaurants in general in the area. This restaurant has a full bar & on certain week days they have alcohol specials. They also make fresh squeezed margaritas upon request. The food here is also very good. Starting off they give you chips & salsa & it is delicious. Depending on what entree you order they give you a cup of soup which is also very tasty. I usually get the steak quesadillas when I come here & I have not been disappointed yet. The staff here is also attentive & helpful. The restaurant itself is also clean which is a huge plus. The patio area is very nice & fairly large & is good to come sit at in the summer. Overall the restaurant is very nice & it is clean. The staff here is also attentive & helpful & the food is delicious. I would definitely come here again if I was in the area & looking for a good sit down Mexican restaurant.
(4)Catherine E.
Restaurant is warm and inviting. Clean and a great atmosphere. Homemade Tortillas were the highlight of the dinner. The steak and chicken fajitas were expensive for the amount of steak and chicken that was in the meal. Steak was tough and chicken was in small strips. It did have a great flavor and although I did notice that the skillet was hot it did not come out sizzling. We waited quite awhile for our food. My husband had steak burrito dinner and he enjoyed it. He however was not happy with the service. Waiter never came back after food was served to see if we needed a refill on our drinks. I guess it seemed like the waiters were concentrated on the customers who were drinking alcoholic drinks. Would not go back but it is a good restaurant if you want mexican that is americanized.
(2)Marc R.
I am wondering why these reviews are so stellar. The food is not that good, it never is and I have eaten there about 10 times. I don't get it. Maybe these reviews are from people that are more into Americanized Mexican Food (Taco Bell isn't Mexican people, it is American food shaped like Mexican food ;) . Just teasing (mostly) Also, the waitstaff varies. They are either excellent or terrible. The last time I was there the waiter was trying to convince me that Jose Quevro and Patron are the same. Though I am not a fan of either, I found this insulting, I must have "Dumb Gringo" on my forehead. However, as mediocre if not bad as the food is, LH has an EXCELLENT ambiance. It is alive with activity, with a festiveness in the air. This is the case whether you are in the restaurant, the bar or outside. I think next time, I will go to their sister restaurant La Magdalena's on Addison and Lake to eat because the food is much much better then drive down to LH to party and to sit outside.
(2)Liz G.
The hostess are very friendly and welcoming. The fajitas were amazing! You could tell they make their tortillas in house. I tried the steak and chicken fajitas and would definitely order them again. And of course, you can't go wrong with their margaritas. They aren't the best I've ever had, but they still are tasty. I would say if you're in the mood for Mexican food and are in the area, stop by for some drinks and good eats!
(4)Nektaria R.
Was visiting my cousin who was under the weather, he suggested we try this place out for dinner. When I hear Mexican, I get excited so off we went. Service was quick and food was on target. I think I need to go back for the margaritas. The fun part, there is someone's mom making fresh tortillas in the see through kitchen. Perhaps I'll visit again when I'm not as carb restrictive, cause for real, Mexican = Carb overload.
(3)Danielle S.
I have driven past this La Hacienda so many times. We decided to come here before going to a movie at Marcus. I hear that they have a great lunch buffet, but I haven't experienced that. We dined for dinner on a Tuesday. First off, they had $3.99 margaritas, and Taco Tuesday specials! I was excited. I ordered the steak tacos (comes with 3) with onion and cilantro, and added cheese for a little under $10. They were SO good! I inhaled them. Their complimentary chips and salsa were also good. For $4, I didn't think the margarita was bad either. A pretty cheap meal overall! Our waitress was nice and attentive. We didn't have to wait long and she paid attention to detail. The hostess wasn't as helpful (I was meeting a group of girls and she said I should just look around for them.). But overall it wasn't a bad experience. Everyone seemed to enjoy their meal and the great deals! I would like to come back and try the buffet.
(4)Rob W.
I used to visit the Deer Park location every now and then when I was in that area. Always thought it was decent "Americanized" Mexican food and in many respects, the same holds true for this "Fernandez Hacienda". Stopped at this location on the way to Dave & Busters with the niece and nephew. The highlight of the visit in my mind was our server (I believe his name was Oskar) who was as attentive as he could be. The potential downside with going to a "sit down" restaurant was that it could end up taking awhile and we really wanted to get going over to D&B's as soon as possible. Well, everything came out quickly, in fact, we got our soups (delicious by the way!) right after we ordered, then as soon as we were done with those, the entrees came right out. Throughout the whole visit, we never yearned for beverages - constantly refilled. I ordered Puerco guisado and it came out great. Nicely made fresh tortillas came with the dish; there's an area where you can watch them being made. Both of the kids enjoyed their orders as well. I like the atmosphere a little more in this place than in the DP location. Overall a "thumbs up" experience.
(4)John G.
I'm critical of tex mex /mexican food being from Texas and all. Most places so far up here have disappointed with few few exceptions. This place is not one of them they offer great size margaritas and drink selection and the food is good not great but good. Parking: Parking Lot, free, no problems. Service: Attentive and helpful. Waitress/bartender had no quarrels giving us her personal favorites from the menu. Was seated promptly as well, no complaints Food: The Chimichanga almost upset me since I asked the waitress if they could use fajitta chicken. She assured me they could but shredded chicken was used instead. I tried it anyways and wouldn't u know, it was still good (I typically dislike shredded chicken in my mexican food entree). So , bold move that worked out well. Raspberry and classic margarita are again good not great. My gf had the pina colada coconut that was very well done . The guacamole for appetizer we both agreed was lacking, seemed a bit bland and no real taste to it( we added salt to try and bring it to life). not worth the buy imo. The fried ice cream dessert impressed us both. Overall: good place for drinks lunch. Layout is your expected tex/mex spot (not a bad thing mind you). Would come back being it's right around the corner and I want to try few more of the desserts. For all we ordered bill was around 55$ incase youre wondering. Cheers
(4)Jennifer M.
For starters, the salsa that accompanies the tortilla chips is hot! Hot! HOT! So hot, it's addicting. Fortunately, I brought along my appetite so it didn't matter how much of the chips and salsa I ate before the entrée arrived. Whenever we go to a Mexican restaurant, I almost always order the Chicken Enchiladas with Verde (green) sauce. Not only were the portions perfect, they didn't leave me feeling bloated and heavy afterwards. The Chicken Enchiladas are spectacular. The 3 corn tortillas come with refried beans and Mexican rice. I especially like to mix in the shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes that also comes with the order to my enchiladas. The fresh vegetables adds flavor, coolness and a crunchy texture to an otherwise mushy plate of food. I deducted a star for their napkins. They don't absorb anything. When I asked for extra, I received a handful of cocktail napkins...
(4)Ronda H.
Always great service, nice atmosphere inside main dining area, bar area & outside. We used to come here often, a little disappointed on some of our favorites that were taken off the menu, as well as the shrimp appetizer, the shrimp was good, but it was served inside the sauce instead of dipping the shrimp in the sauce, and came with small bagged crackers which is super tacky, price is OK, slightly on the higher end for what you get, overall, the rest is great & excellent corona-Rita's or sol-Rita's, best ones we've found so far!
(4)Flor R.
The ceviche is good and the presentation is very nice. It's a little Americanized and it's a bit pricey, the service is good but can be slow if they are busy. We've had to go to the front to pay after waiting too long for the bill. Overall, it's a good place - I have yet to try the buffett, I hear good things. Oh and my fiancee had the Carne asada, very tasty!
(4)Marty G.
Nothing special. Would not come back. Definitely not real Mexican. Very Americanized. Atmosphere is nice. Service is good. Food just average.
(3)Satyam C.
Writing this review while I sit here half way through a chimichanga. Based on previous reviews, I am quite paranoid I will see a cockroach. However, this place is fairly clean. They say our part of 12 quickly so the previous reviewers may have had a bad experience. The menu itself is limited. There are only 2 combination platters. This is not authentic, but rather tex mex. which is fine. I don't mind that. Comparatively to other similar places I expect at least 5 or 6 combo platters. My chimichanga was adequate. It's no pepe's. More saggy than other places. If you want better tex mex I would recommend on the border or Chevys.
(3)LM B.
I have been twice in the past 2 months, once for drinks and appetizers to share and again for the lunch buffet. Good service and the margaritas were excellent. Today we went for the buffet and everything was fresh and if you have room, you will want seconds. I wish there was guacomole but it was not missed. There was plenty to choose from. Judging from the amount of people there for lunch, I think others share my review- great buffet!
(5)Anna L.
Fried snapper was excellent, other stuff was ho hum. Slow service on early afternoon. Snapper made it worth another try sometime.
(3)Stefanie W.
This is the movie-goers version of La Magdelena, which is farther east on Lake Street, just north of where it intersects with Addison Road. Take my advice: It's worth the five minute drive to go to the original location. From what I can tell on my few - "Why did we come here??" - visits it's the exact same food for a few bucks more. The problem here, and has been on every. single. visit. is the service. It ranges from SLOWWWWW to utterly forgetting the table. Last night was slowwwwwww and inattentive. You'd think they'd want to sell more drinks but apparently not. And no, don't ask me if I want a second Modelo when I've been waiting quite some time just to get the check. @@
(2)Gina L.
Went in Saturday night. We were seated quickly in the bar area & food came out quick as well. We had a great waiter! (unfortunately I forgot his name! I know that would be helpful). He was fun and even doctored up my fiancés chicken soup with some lemon and the tortilla sauce. We were joking with him & the other staff members too. It was a fun low key night with good food & drinks. Kudos to our waiter who made it entertaining!
(5)Osiris V.
La Hacienda de los Fernandez has been a staple in the Addison location for a while now. They have an awesome outdoor area and their margaritas are fab. So I decided to go here for lunch one day, I mean I've never lunched during their lunch hour. I was really looking forward to the soup they offer with their dinner meals. So we walked in and to our surprise there was a lunch buffet. I thought "wtf, I'm not going to get my soup". Should have looked at the buffet before speaking. They had so many of my favs: enchiiladas, rice, beans, fajitas, chicken milanesa, taco meat, tortillas for the meat and even seafood entrees! So awesome! Unfortunately I'm horrible at all you can eat. My eyes are definitely bigger than my stomach. Is that how that phrase goes? Their dinners are pretty on point too. Keep in mind, this is a Mexican American restaurant so don't go in there expecting Abuela Maria's homemade meals, but it's pretty good for what it is. And like I said.....Margaritas are FAB! So don't leave without drinking one. You're welcome. :)
(4)Steve K.
Best bar! Cute bartenders! Friendly people! Mondays margaritas are 4$!! Best burritos i ever eat
(5)Babette S.
Service is great & fast. Food is delicious especially tacos which they make there (uber delicious), you can see them being made.
(5)Linda L.
We have eaten here many times with exceptional meals. That changed last night. We were seated right away. We waited for the waitress. When she did come to introduce herself, she asked if we would like anything to drink besides water. Strike one. We had to wait to place our order. She didn't ask if we wanted appetizers. However, she did bring another bowl of chips...but not another bowl of salsa. Strike two. She also didn't ask if we wanted refills. We were all drinking soft drinks. Strike three. The meals are usually very good. But not last night. The carne asada was cooked as I asked, but very tough. The rest of my family also were unhappy with their meals. My husband stated that we wouldn't go back again. I, however, will go back one more time. I hope that last night was just an off night. Maybe it was just that the server started the tone of ambivalence to us. That is not the usual night at La Hacienda. I was really disappointed.
(1)Max K.
We were seated in the bar, in a booth with a broken light. It took 15 minutes for someone to acknowledge us, we were then bombarded by 3 different servers at different times. We waited 20 more minutes for our food. I ordered the special, chipotle salmon. The fish was dry, fishy, and way over seasoned. My wife had the chicken chimichanga which was soggy, covered in terrible sauce yet the chicken inside was horribly dry. I plan never to eat here again.
(1)Shanna C.
Had the chicken taco salad. Pretty good. Kids had nachos they really liked them. Chips and salsa were ok have had better. Everyone got a cup of chicken soup which was unexpected but amazing. Very clean and server was very pleasant. Wait time was about 10 minutes not bad for a Saturday night around 8 pm.
(4)Grant P.
Maybe it's yet ANOTHER week of cold weather. Maybe we were tired. Some of us were sick, but for some reason, our regular Tuesday night outing seemed pretty quiet. We'd chosen La Hacienda and were ready for some tasty Mexican cuisine. I was pretty jazzed because I suggested the nearby La Magdalena and was shot down, but come to find after visiting their website, they're both the same company and serve pretty much the same food. Score one for the ginger. Our server was truly wonderful, even willing to split our checks despite it not being a policy of the restaurant. She was totally on top of her game, with cheerfulness and refilled drinks throughout the night. She was even able to accommodate one of my friend's non-menu item requests. Double extra points for her. I got the Caldo de Pollo, a huge bowl of chicken soup/stew. For some reason, you also get a small cup of a different kind of chicken noodle soup too. What with it being winter (still) I didn't object to that. My Caldo de Pollo was wonderful, filled with three large pieces of chicken, potatoes, noodles and vegetables all in a seasoned broth. It comes with additional cilantro, limes and raw onion to add per your own taste. My favorite part, however, is the three warm flour tortillas (you can have corn if you desire) that come with it. They are wonderful. I don't know if they're made in-house or mass produced somewhere and reheated, but they are delicious and always taste fresh. My friends had a variety of taquitos, burritos, chimichangas and quesadillas, which all looked and smelled great. I'd definitely recommend this place for its food, service and atmosphere. And on a Tuesday night they're not busy at all. Enjoy, amigos.
(5)Paula C.
Love the sol-rita and Mexican Mai tai. Combo fajitas are the bomb not to mention the excellent guacamole. Our waiter Luis is fun and offers great suggestions. No wait time on a Saturday made it even better. Have to return to try the pork stew and homemade tamales. The entire party had a great time.
(5)Margo R.
This was our first time going to la hacienda. Walked in and got seated quickly always a plus. Got some soup for all the adults but the waiter asked that my children shared one and felt rushed not many options to choose from and the food is not really authentic Mexican food! I wanted to try the home made tortillas but that was never offered to us. Don't think we will be returning
(1)Anthony R.
This is another Mexican Restaurant in the Addison, IL area that I frequent. I enjoy the free chips and salsa with your meals. The actual food themselves has been consistent and I am always happy with my meal. It can get a bit crowded here on weekends and evenings, as it is located right next to the Marcus Theater which makes it a perfect companion to a date night location. Tasty drinks are also on the menu here, I definitely would recommend trying this place out if you are looking for some good mexican food.
(4)Steve S.
I've been here 5-6 times, always good. Tonight was simply the best! For a Saturday night the service and food was better than expected. I will be back
(5)Kathy S.
Food was delicious. Everything tasted so good and the drinks were great too! Will definitely be going back. This is gonna be one of my favorite go to places. Reasonably priced and service was excellent.
(5)Lindsay S.
I have been going to La Hacienda since the place opened. I used to go regularly every Friday night because they are one of the few restaurants with a kitchen open until Midnight on weekends. That's a HUGE plus because you get quality food late at night when the other options are limited to Taco Bell or White Castle! The food here is very consistent and delicious. The service can be hit or miss but I've been coming here long enough to know the servers and ask for certain ones by name. My only complaint is that recently they have increased the prices on their menu. I understand businesses have to increase their prices as time goes on, but please don't cheapen the food when you do so. For example, the Mexican Chopped Salad (one of my favorites) used to be cheaper and it came with diced chicken. The salad is now more expensive and does not feature chicken unless you pay a few dollars extra. Regardless of the above complaint, I would recommend this place to friends, and enjoy coming here with groups in the summer to sit on their outdoor patio and sip on their delicious sangria and margaritas. They have fantastic drinks.
(4)Linda J.
My sister in law and I came here as an afterthought last Tuesday as the movie we wanted to see at the Marcus was sold out. Our waiter, Carlos, must have been having a very bad day, as I don't think he said 10 words to us thru our entire meal. My sis in law ordered the pork tamales (DRY!) and I ordered the chicken quesadillas. They were just ok, could have used more cheese. Service was awful, food was less than average. We won't be going back
(1)H H.
Loved the lunch buffet. But be warned it is on Wednesdays and Fridays only. Wouldn't come here otherwise. Missed the buffet and had a menu item and it was below average. The waiter didn't listen to my order and told me it was available and the dish showed up different than what was promised. Disappointing. The only stars I can give are 5 are for the buffet. Zero for regular service.
(3)Matt S.
Great service and even better food! Desserts could be better...... Pitchers of margaritas are a must.
(4)G. S.
Last time I went here with a friend we waited 30 minutes before anyone came to the table just to order drinks. By the time we got done eating it was almost 2 hours later and they weren't even busy. The waitress had a very bad attitude and when I asked for a few tortilla wraps to take home with the mound of fajitas I had left over she charged me extra. I don't know why they give you a huge amount of fajitas with only 3 wraps. I may try this place again but Uncle Julios in Lombard I believe is their sister restaurant, and it's way better all around.
(2)Pizza L.
I don't know how this restaurant gets 4 or 5 star ratings. I have been a patron here over the past 10 years and I have noticed the service & quality and portion sizes go considerably down. Was there on a Sat night with 2 friends. The restaurant was very busy but there were plenty of servers. Our server took our drink order and waited almost 30 min to ask for our appetizers & dinner order. I ordered the chile rellenos and I received 1 poblano, side of rice, beans & salad on my plate. The menu states 3 chile rellenos, but I only got one. When I asked the server why only one, she said it depends how large the peppers are & if there smaller, you get 2. I've ordered this in the past, and have never received this small portion that still costs $13.00. My friends entrees, flauta, same thing, and it wasn't that good. She also mentioned she would bring our soups (which come with dinner) out, and she completely forgot and we never received it! We all agreed we would not come back here. There are a lot of other Mexican restaurants in the nearby area...this place lacks authentic mexican food, quality & service...
(1)Susan P.
This place reminded me of Chilies on the inside. The service was attentive and the food was not bad but could have had more flavor. The chips and salsa they serve are good but beware, the salsa was a little bit spicy. The atmosphere was dark and comfy, the music was latin but as the night went on, it changed to pop. It was kind of weird that the bathrooms were by the front door and not by any of the seating.
(4)Regina E.
As always the food is excellent! We waited for a table but were treated to very quick and friendly staff and service. Nice when the manager takes time to talk to you. Great job Oscar D!!!
(5)Paul S.
Just OK. Not bad. The service was lackluster. We went after a movie nearby. The best thing I can say for the food is that their location is great. Chips out of a bag. Salsa tastes like it's from a jar. Just average everything. Wife's margarita OK. Iced tea was good.
(2)Greg P.
Went here this past Saturday with a party of 8 during dinner rush. Waited a mere 5 minutes to be seated, fantastic. Our waiter, Carlos was simply awesome. He was very attentive to our needs and very helpful with ordering selections. Try the empanadas, wow is all I can say! Drinks were tasty but not over priced. Really enjoyed the Mexican mai-tai as well as the mango margarita. Food arrived very quickly and hot, and delicious! And did I mention what a fantastic waiter Carlos was for our party? We always enjoy our meals here, but this experience was just to good to be true. From the time we were seated until we left, this was truly a great dinner. We always highly recommend this place, and frequent it too. And with food and staff like this how can you not want to go back? La Hacienda has my vote as go-to spot for Mexican food!
(5)Rusty S.
Went for in while in town on business--great food, friendly service, and nice atmosphere--a good upscale mexican place. The salsa was fresh and tasty, the enchiladas poblanas were very good too--the poblana sauce had a very complex taste--probably homemade as well. Would definitely go back if I was in the area again.
(4)Glen M.
Good mediocre Mexican. Not bad food just not great. I do love their guacamole but the service was poor!
(3)Jordan J.
The service was great but the gauc was a little bland. Food was fast and tasty. And the atmosphere is very nice..
(3)Rawlins R.
I come here for the lunch time buffet. They have a great selection of authentic Mexican food and La Hacienda is a must if you want to try something you've never had. This was the case for me. I hadn't had many of the dishes that they offer and I am glad that I was able to try them here. All the items are exceptional and you get to eat as much as you want. You are served salsa and chips at your table but don't fill up on them.
(4)Sydney L.
Love La Hacienda! I've been going to it since it opened about 10+ years ago and prior to that frequented the owner's other Mexican restaurant across town. Their salsa is the perfect consistency for me and always fresh--great way to start the meal. Their margaritas are strong, good value and lots of flavor options. My absolute favorite is their Flautas. The BEST I've ever had. Perfect amount of salt on the tortilla, good flavor to the chicken and always crispy. I've never had a bad dish here and make sure to stop in every time I'm visiting the area.
(5)Jeff W.
We have been going here for years and it is always a good experience. With our five year old we usually get here pretty early and always ask for a booth. Home made tortillias are good and my son enjoys watching the lady make them. Good hot sauce and everything goes well with a Negro Medello. Food is a bit bland and trends more to tex mex instead of mexican food. In short it is a good family restaraunt.
(3)Megan F.
Great service! And good food. The drinks are so yummy. Feels very warm in there as well :)
(4)Aimee M.
I've been here several times since this place opened since I live in the area. It's a nice place for lunch, dinner or drinks. The place is well-kept and clean and service is pretty good most of the time. The food is just ok. The menu is standard Mexican restaurant fare--tacos, enchiladas, fajitas, etc. They sometimes have steak or fish specials--worth a try. Each meal comes with their house soup which I find way too salty every time so I have now started to take a pass on it. My usual meal is the enchiladas verdes with chicken. And they've always been ok. My last visit I ordered a taco salad with steak and although the salad was fresh, the steak was not flavorful. The Margaritas though--those are consistently good and I'll never hesitate to order one of their house margaritas on the rocks. Just an FYI: on busy nights, even though you have a reservation, you still might have to wait for your table. So hope there's room at the bar where you can have a drink while you wait. An OK spot. Personally I prefer their sister location on the other side of town.
(3)Mike G.
I have been here a few times. Has a convenient location by the movie theatre here in Addison. I'd probably rate this place as between a 3 and a 4. The food is good. Usually comes out pretty quick. Some of the tables feel a little bit small. I went once with a party of 4 and sat on the right side of the restaurant, and felt a little cramped in our table. Usually I was sat at a booth and that was plenty of space I have also been there for there for the lunch buffet. A good price for what you get. Salsa is about average, Margaritas were good. Overall, a solid Mexican Restaurant.
(4)Ericka A.
It's been a few years and I'm still a big fan of La Hacienda. I've come a couple more times and they are always friendly and efficient. The most recent stop, I surprised them with eight guests on a Saturday evening and they sat us immediately. We pretty much stuck to booze. We'd already had a ton of tacos on my UYE: Lake Street Taco Tour 2012, so we wanted margaritas and maybe some desserts. My friend Celeste S ordered up a platter of Al Pastor tacos and we were happy to find they are cooked with pineapple, which is hard to find. She also split some flan with me and the rest of us ordered up 3 pitchers of margaritas and plowed through them. We got two Ultimate and one Cadillac. Both were good, but Ultimate was my favorite. Splitting the bill was a bit complicated because they still don't offer separate checks. However, we were able to pay one card at a time and they brought out the remaining balance after each swipe. Thanks to Candice G for picking up a pitcher and then some. Gurrrrl, next time we see each other, I'mma buy you a draaaaaank.
(4)Susie Q.
Yummmmmmm! Food was so good. I should have ordered the smaller guacamole. So glad I did not. Now I have extra to take home. My meal was combination A. Quite tasty. Gustavo was so nice and helpful. He is also great eyecandy!
(5)Matthew H.
I have been to La Hacienda a ton of times as it is one of my favorite Mexican restaurants. What I didn't know about until today is their lunch buffet. WOW, all that great food to choose from at a really reasonable price. The waitress, who was very friendly, told me that the buffet is only three days a week on Monday's, Wednesday's and Friday's. They even had mini deserts. I am so going back more often knowing about this buffet.
(5)Rich R.
Very OK. Not at all authentic, but since it's not in a Mexican neighborhood, I wouldn't expect it. Anyplace that has a chimichanga on the menu is a very telling sign of non-authenticity. It's like the faux-Mexican equivalent to chop suey. I had the guisado de puerco and it was hot and well-prepared. Their salsa had a nice bite to it. Food was good, menu varied, drinks great and the service was excellent. Nice feel to the place. Good for meeting up with friends but not a great date spot.
(4)Rebecca T.
Nothing special. Beans tasted and had consistency of canned refried beans.
(3)Jon B.
havent really had anything here except chips and salsa with some margaritas with my woman. Drinks are amazing and great specials. Great friendly service, regular spot on weekends
(4)Catherine P.
Have you grown up on authentic Mexican food? Do you know how to make tamales by hand? Do you even know how a tortilla is made?? Well..."I was", "I do" and "I will learn" are my answers. Sadly, my Grandmother, on the Mexican side of our family, has been gone for 10 years, and some of my family members try to mimic her recipes. They always come close and sometimes it is spot on, but when they don't have the time to prepare a full dinner for me, I plan on coming here. The little lady in the kitchen making tortillas by hand, the sombrero they make you wear if it's your birthday, and the delicious food make this place memorable. We went with some friends last weekend after a super long day of errands, working out, tanning, and chores. We were all worn out and if I had to do a dish that night, I was not going to eat! My buddy suggested coming here. I was a little hesitant because I had been here a few years back and really wasn't' impressed, but after this most recent trip, I have decided to add this to my regular rotation of dining experiences. I think we all ordered off their "Dinner Specials" menu and tried something new. I ordered Tacos Al Pastor and holy cow (pun intended), they were so good!! Spicy, but gooooood. Served with Rice & Beans (what isn't?). Three tacos- I think it was about $10. Very reasonably priced. My guy ordered Shrimp tacos and they were awesome, too! And our friends ordered Fajitas.... gringos! ;) J/k. They serve you a small cup of chicken soup [with a kick] with your entree and all the chips and salsa you can handle. I really enjoyed this place and look forward to another visit soon. My birthday IS next week, I may have to consider going to try on that sombrero!
(4)Kevin W.
I have been coming to La Hacienda for years and have NEVER had a bad experience! Servers have always been great, food always hot and fresh and the ambiance is a nice touch. Great for large parties or just a couple people. I absolutley love their salsa, both the mild and hot. The soup they give out before your meal is one of my absolute favorite soupos ever, and my personal favorite dishes are the fajitas and the burrito suizo.
(5)Michelle K.
I went here for lunch on a Friday and had the buffet for $9.00. Good deal but the food was nothing special.
(3)Michele S.
The Cadillac margarita is the best reason to come here. The food here is always hit or miss for me. Sometimes I come, and it's fresh, tasty and delicious. Other times, it tastes like I'm eating the #2s from Caputo's. Last Saturday night, they were serving up the #2s. The chips were stale, and the salsa a bit bland. The beans tasted like they came out of a can, so after the first bite, I didn't eat any more of those. The chicken soup is a little salty, but still pretty darn good. The pork tamales were the best thing I ate of the night. Lots of deliciously seasoned pork on the inside, and a perfectly cooked outside.
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