Gary Burritos
381 N Gary Ave, Carol Stream, IL, 60188
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Address :
381 N Gary Ave
Carol Stream, IL, 60188 - Phone (630) 690-6303
- Website https://www.garyburritos.com/
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Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Divey, Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : 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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Spencer H.
Go get a big burrito & smash it against your face because they are that good. First it is definitely worth it to come & eat inside because the free chips & salsa are delicious. They have a red & green salsa & they are both very good. The inside isn't that big & the booths are the hard plastic/wood kind but at the end of the day all that matters is that the food & service is good. For the most part every time I have been in here the place seems pretty clean. The staff has always been pretty friendly & they genuinely seem happy & appreciative for your business. My personal favorite here is the steak burrito. The burrito is very big & the portion of meat is generous. The chips are homemade & always fresh when they bring them to the table. If you come here at lunch there might be a little bit of a line but they work very fast so you won't have to wait too long. The prices here are always very reasonable & you can have a big meal for under $10. Overall the food is fresh & tasty & the service is good. I would definitely eat here again if I was in the area.
(4)Robert G.
It's been 4 years. Good time for an update. Today, I got a chicken taco and a lechon taco with chips and a drink. I ate in and wasn't aware that I got free chips and salsa as part of the deal, or for that matter, table service. Next time I'll leave a tip when I pay... or pay after the meal is done. Whoops. Total cost: $6.10. The chips are still homemade and still fantastic, and the salsa that comes with the chips is just as good as ever (today, I particularly noticed the crunchy raw onion and fresh cilantro). The tacos in particular have taken a step up in quality. I love that the small, soft corn tortilla shells actually taste like corn. There was plenty of meat and veggies on the tacos. And speaking of the meat, I deem the lechon taco 100% Filipino-approved. What a fantastic, smoky cut of meat. Diced small, crunchy bits where some skin made its way in. This the perfect taco. The chicken taco didn't lack, either; it was pulled dark meat, so far as I could tell, seasoned nicely. Combine this great food with awesome prices, and you have a place that I'd recommend to anyone in Carol Stream.
(5)Nicole L.
Not that impressed with the steak taco because it had a fishy flavor. The guacamole had too much tomato in it, and the burrito according to my husband was just ok. What really shines here is the cheese enchilada with verde. OMG it was awesome! I'd come back here just for the enchiladas but nothing else.
(3)Nick S.
We love Gary Burrito! The service is fantastic. The sweet lady that takes your order etc is very attentive and friendly. Food is equally as great. Good portions and fairly priced. We just moved a bit further from the restaurant but will still go out of the way to frequent it. Also love the salsa and chips.
(5)M B.
Still love the food. Would eat there more of they were open. Showed up at 7:40 this evening and they were closed even though Google shows open til 9. Did not see hours posted. Third time in a month and a half they were closed - around the same time, not late night. Done stopping unless it's for lunch.
(3)Sam P.
Always excellent, both food and service! I almost always get the steak tacos but the chorizo tacos are good too. Mix the red and green sauce together when you dine in.
(5)Kevin K.
Steak burrito was good. Onion, beans, rice, sour cream, lettuce. Seasoned ok. Burrito was pretty dense. Green and red hot sauces were tasty and had a little bite to them. Can't beat it for the price. Restaurant and kitchen area looked pretty clean. Wife enjoyed her steak tacos as well. Salsa for the chips was good. Onion and cilantro were present. Overall a good first trip. Will probably return.
(4)Jim B.
Great little authentic Mexican eatery. Recommend to dine in- get free chips and salsa. Friendly service and good burritos. A Carol Stream hidden gem.
(5)Herbert P.
Fantastic, authentic Mexican food right here in Carol Stream! Their meat flavors are terrific for just the basic tacos and burritos (I haven't tried other dishes yet). If you're Filipino, you'll especially love the "Lechon" meat. I highly recommend this if you're a lover of Mexican food.
(4)Eric N.
Great mexican food at a very fair price! I've had the tacos, burritos, and the quesadilla, and it's all been great! Very clean restaurant too!
(4)Dan B.
Gary Burritos is a small mexican restaurant located off of Gary Avenue in Carol Stream just a little bit North of North Avenue. It's a clean restaurant with a small amount of seating on the inside. I decided to try both a chicken burrito and a steak taco. The steak taco I received was excellent, the steak meat was juicy and not too grizzly and had a nice flavor to it. The tortilla used had a nice taste, the lettuce was fresh and the cheese was good. This was a very solid steak taco. The burrito I received was a slightly different story. First off the burrito's here are huge, if you're very very hungry for only 4.50 this is one huge burrito. However, it has a much higher percentage of rice and bean dip than other places I've tried. There's onions in the burrito, which I wasn't used to seeing mixed in with the lettuce. The chicken inside was nice and like the steak was soft and juicy. Overall the taste of the rice and bean dip overpowered everything else on this burrito. Overall and especially considering the value, Gary Burritos isn't bad a place to go. I liked the taco and I would come back here, though I would be unlikely to try the burrito on a future visit.
(3)Kerri L.
Decided to try this place out after reading reviews. There are better places in the area, it's not worth it. Nachos have some weird squeeze cheese. Tacos are ok, burrito suizo was yucky. It wasn't so much the burritos fault though, but the salsa. The salsa is just bad. It doesn't taste like salsa, it tastes like spaghetti sauce. However, in spite of all the bad, their guacamole is excellent. Fresh, and with big chunks of avocado in it. I wouldn't go back, but if you're in the area and jonesing for some guac, it's good.
(2)Steve F.
Went here tonight based on the Yelp reviews...I was very glad I did! The food was absolutely fantastic! I ordered three tacos; Pork, Steak and the Chorizo & Egg, sooo good. The meat on all three was tender, juicy and packed with flavor. It was also abundant, for a $2 taco, you sure do get a lot of meat! We were also given complimentary chips and salsa while we waited for my tacos, three types of salsa! We were the only people inside at the time, the place was very clean and the staff was attentive and very polite/friendly. I am already looking forward to my next visit!
(5)Kate M.
Gary Burritos is a no frills Mexican restaurant on Gary Ave. It's a small place that I imagine gets fairly full at lunch time. It looks like you might order at the counter and then seat yourself, but they do have servers who will take your order at your table. Everyone but me got a burrito. I had a couple pork tacos with just onions and cilantro. I was surprised to see that the pork had pineapple in it. It was good, but not what I expected. The food was good and the service was quick and friendly. I'm sure we'll be going back here fairly often.
(4)Kris L.
Back again at Gary Burrito's, named after a street not a guy, for their sensational tacos. Why are the tacos so good? Well because they offer them the real Mexico City street food way where they grill two tortillas along with your choices of meat and then serve the tacos very simply with onion, cilantro and a squeeze of lime. Thats how they are supposed to be served so you can really taste the delicious meat! Of course you can get the americanized version with shreded lettuce, cheese and tomato but the people that come here are not the type looking for a Burrito Bell Grande so I haven't seen anyone order them the Taco Bell way. I will say that the grill and kitchen are spotless and the cooks are good at making this food. My favorite meats for the tacos are the cubes of steak or the marinated pork. The steak is simply seasoned and seared and the pork is marinated in a red sauce with cubes of pinapple and is delicious. If you want Taco Bell then I will never see you because I will be at Gary Burritos.
(3)Adventure M.
I need to visit again, had a lot of grizzle in my steak burrito, huge portions but quality might b lacking. Chicken? Will revisit!
(4)Dan A.
I live right by here and see it all the time and had never went in, I'm glad I finally did. The menu isn't super large, but that is probably a good thing. What they do, they do well. It is a family owned joint, I went there when a mother and her son who couldn't be more than 14 was helping out. It is great to see a family trying to make their own way and doing it the best they can. The tacos and for that matter the rest of the menu is wonderful. I ordered extra to put in the fridge and I am glad I did to have a little late night food. My only beef is their red "mild" sauce like most other smaller taco places was a little weak. If that was better, honestly, I would never go anywhere else for a taco or burrito. If you haven't gone there yet, try them out. They are not super easy to find, in a little strip mall next to West Suburban Bank. Support this place so they can stay around and provide great food and support their family. I will probably be back tomorrow.
(4)F S.
Driving up and down Gary Blvd I saw the development of it from the start. I didn't try it right away when it officially opened as the name kind of threw me off as it did for another poster until my boyfriend pointed out that it was named "Gary's Burritos" because it's on Gary...DUH. Okay so with that aside, I have to say, that as an avid authentic mexican food seeker from Southern California, I was so abundantly pleased when the green sauce was actually tangy, fresh, and flavorful!!! I usually get the red sauce b/c it has more kick but even then i tend to watch how spicy the red sauce can be...but at Gary's...it's pretty damn good - either way: green sauce, red sauce, they are both a win. The service staff have been nothing but friendly, courteous and willing take orders when they had already packed up with purse and all! for the night! I say that's some dedication. I love that I live close to it but it can also be a bad thing since I've been going there once or twice a week since my boyfriend ventured there the first time a few weeks ago! The other noticeables that I appreciate about the steak tacos (cannot imagine eating it "american style" - ALWAYS have to have it in its original glory: cilantro and onions! it seems that there is less sodium than in other Mexican authentic hole in the walls I've been too which is nice when I'm drenching my steak tacos in the green sauce. Also, the jalapenos and carrots are very spicy and tangy. I made the fatal mistake of biting into the entire jalapeno after eating the mild marinated carrots and onions...i bit into a whole jalepeno, drooling from the carrots and onions and i went to another side of the world. I had to guzzle milk to soothe the heat in my mouth for 10-15 minutes, then a fudgesicle to cool off a still burning mouth. The Jalapenos are no joke! I highly recommend this local and new restaurant. Give it a try, it's very affordable!
(5)Jeff P.
Authentic taco/burrito joint. But, sometimes authentic means average. Unfortunately, this case means average. There is really nothing else in the area. So, this just might be "as good as it gets."
(3)Carrie V.
This restaurant has changed a few times over the last three years. When I saw it was called 'Gary Burritos', I was a bit hesitant to try it, until I realized it's located on Gary Ave and it's not a Mexican man named Gary claiming to serve authentic Mexican food. Anywho, I met a friend here for lunch last week and was pleasantly surprised! I thought it was tasty, authentic Mexican food. The complimentary chips and salsa were really tasty and I really enjoyed the chicken taco and steak taco that I had. They also brought us several different whole jalapeño peppers. I'm looking forward to dining here again soon. It is a very small restaurant so watch out for lunch rushes.
(5)Mike S.
I have to admit, growing up, the closest I got to a good taco dinner was T-Bell. Now, I skip the fast food chains and stick to the local Mexican joints. Gary Burritos is definitely in my rotation. I stopped by GBs on a Friday I was working from home for lunch. When trying a new Mexican restaurant for the first time I always try the chicken tacos. I tend to think of it as a benchmark of sorts. We started out with the complimentary bowl of chips and salsa. Everything seemed to be made fresh. I didn't SEE the chips being made but the salsa was for sure. I believe we ended up finishing two bowls of chips. Then out came the tacos. They were fantastic and immediately convinced me of a return trip. They were complimented by a side of refried beans and rice. The meal was great and the service was very friendly. I was very happy with my first trip to GB and will definitely be back.
(5)Laura G.
I can't speak on behalf of the entire menu but their steak tacos are consistently real good. As well as their tacos Al Pastor, I am from Chicago where taco joints are a dime a dozen and it is real easy to find good tacos. Curb appeal wise, I didn't think this place had what I was looking for but when my husband finally tried it after we have lived in Carol Stream for over 6 years we were upset at ourselves for "juding the book by its cover" =) . Great steak tacos they are actually full of meat. No they aren't huge but that's how these places usually are. I have no complaints on the size as of the tacos. Also their salsa is very good. Their salsa is thick yes but guess what thats because they aren't putting a bunch of water in it to make one tomato last a week. I appreciate that for once I can taste the tomato. So the reference to spaghetti sauce is a bit surprising as a Mexicana who knows what salsa is supposed to taste like. But everyone has their preference and they have more than one variety. I have yet to find a spot better than this for steak tacos. Again as for the rest of the menu can't say much. This is our spot for tacos that are quickly done and haven't had any problems with service.
(4)Carla P.
I know the name doesn't scream "authentic" however, they have the best food within 20 miles at least!
(5)Shawn L.
I have been trying to find a good burrito/mexican restaurant nearby my job in Bloomingdale by the mall. I had tried Chipotle and Qdoba, but wasn't satisfied. I had a coworker recommend Burrito Brothers in Glendale Heights, but I wasn't happy with that. I found this place here on yelp. I went in and liked what I found. A nice little dive where I could watch my food be made. I ordered a beef burrito and a large drink, and walked out the door for $7. I get to work and bite into this treat. So full of flavor and a filling meal for so little money. I had a mild food block I hit about 20 minutes into my shift. I will definitely have to make this a normal place for me.
(4)Dss T.
So it interesting when your mom, who lives 30 min away from you tells you that her friends are raving about this taco place on Gary called "Gary's Tacos"... close enough. I skipped my normal burrito place (Burrito Fantastico in Roselle) to checkout this Gary Burrito place. Maybe I read too many reviews and got overhyped or maybe a lot of you just haven't had good mexican but this place is just "eh". I suppose for cantina-style tacos it works since you can't really screw up corn tortilla, steak, cilantro, and onion. But american style was sub-par. First off Burritos with Rice is an instant point off. A lot of the mexican places in the Loop use rice in their burritos, but I've never seen it in the suburbs until now. Rice does NOT belong in a mexican burrito. The rest was just so-so.. Nothing here to make me go back. It looked like it was a small family business just starting out and I appreciate that. But some tweaks on the recipe are needed. The horchata, on the other hand was fantastic... so thats something. If you really want a good burrito in the area, Burrito Fantastico in roselle on lake street is very good. If you want an amazing burrito, Los Burritos Tapatios in Hanover park is the best in dupage. I dont like to give bad reviews, but sometimes fair criticism is needed to cause improvement. Just make your food taste like El Famous.. instant win.
(3)Jeannine F.
Great prices. We got a meal for 3 with 11 dollars. Chicken is a little peppery but overall great service with a multitude of free salsas.
(3)Gerardo D.
I've ordered steak tacos and rice before and it was delicious. The meat was well cooked and very tasty -- not too greasy. The rice was fluffy and filling. The service was fast and friendly. The place was clean and roomy. I can't wait to go back again. Great food!
(5)Amanda C.
A hop skip and a jump from my work. I literally have never driven here to grab lunch, it's that close. I come here at least once a week. Sometimes three.. I've tried their taco dinner, quesadillas, and a couple of burritos, as well as chips and salsa. My "go to" is always their tacos, as it's easy to work while eating them. Steak is the way to go! Their red sauce is awesome. I've never tried the green. Their rice and beans are great. Everything is full of flavor and VERY fresh. Also, the service in here is great. All of the employees are super nice. Five stars from me!! Stopped in today for lunch and saw a menu on the counter.. Yay!! Pics posted!!
(5)Eric R.
Two years on, this is still our go-to. We have tried other very good places around us - Javi's in Glen Ellyn and Mi Casa in Wheaton are both tasty - but nothing can top a steak taco/Coke-in-a-bottle dinner from Gary Burritos. We always feel welcome and the food is always good. That's all that you need.
(5)Gary F.
Not a bad joint by any means. Very authentic! They were super friendly and polite. Trying to do anything to make me happy. Ordered 2 steak and two chicken tacos. Very filling. Plenty of free chips and salsa. Ate so much I'm back at my hotel bar and I am trying to choke down a shandy. Having a tough time. A must try next time when you're around the area! Next time I will do burritos.
(4)Jamie A.
Service was great but the food was bad. I ordered steak a la Mexican. And my friend ordered the steak nachos. The meat was chewy and the nachos don't come with guacamole or real Mexican cheese. This place reminds me of los burritos tapatios, very plain basic NON authentic Mexican food. I dont recommend this place because other than my jarritos mango drink i didnt like anything else :(
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