Alfredo’s Taqueria
5231 Main St, Downers Grove, IL, 60515
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Address :
5231 Main St
Downers Grove, IL, 60515 - Phone (630) 241-3890
- Website https://www.alfredostaqueria.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 8:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : No
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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Ali N.
Very nice and fresh food I ordered chicken fajitas dinner Staff is very friendly Salsas and chips were awesome
(5)Kristen P.
Love, love, loved it! Ordered a delicious chicken burrito with all the fixings! I feel like so many places don't season their chicken...this was very well seasoned and juicy! My husband had a quesadilla and was very pleased as well. We loved the salsa and fresh guacamole! Also, their menu has burgers, hot dogs, fries, etc. a nice option if the group can't decide on what they want. They have authentic tacos and Americanized tacos. Such a great idea! Give it a try, you won't regret it!
(5)Jon S.
I really like this place! Chips are fresh and hot, salsa is obviously homemade. So, great start! Burrito is awesome, Andy wife got tacos El Pastor, which she really liked. Kids meals are a deal! Taco with fries and quesadilla with fries! Fed the family for $26. Iike the mom and pop places and shopping local. These are the places that make a town a community. Staff was very nice, service was quick. We will be back!
(5)Chelsea B.
Authentic Mexican at its finest! Delicious food without being too greasy and salty. Free chips and salsa is always a bonus!
(5)Wyatt T.
Delicious and authentic flavor in the carnitas tacos. Gotta have them with corn tortillas. Loved the red and green salsas in squirt bottles. Rates up there with some of the best taquerias from Southern California. Extremely affordable and very filling.
(5)Robin G.
I have had tacos and a burrito here. The service is always excellent, very friendly staff. I really enjoy the food, too. They have a varied menu, so this would be a good place to bring kids if you want authentic Mexican and they just aren't into it. I definitely recommend!
(4)Liz K.
Small Place so usually I take out. Alfredo's has a little bit of everything because it is not just Mexican food.... I have ordered a variety of things here but I will say that I do not like their Chicken Tacos. However, I like their veggie, Chile Relleno Tacos, and Chicken Fajitas. Yum Yum! I do recommend their Chicken or Steak Fajitas. I also always have to get an order of guacamole because it is oh so good! I like this place and the people that work there are friendly so I keep on going, but sometimes finding parking on busy days is not very fun.
(3)Boon K.
So this place's menu was OMG alot to take in for your first time. I was overwhelm with everything that had to offer that I couldn't filter out what they are known for. So i decided on a steak burrito and it was pretty heavy to carry so I figure lunch and dinner for me. Their pricing was great and affordable. The burrito was heavy with guac and steak and the tortilla was so nice and soft.
(3)Daniel N.
I was excited when I saw all the great reviews of carne asada fries. It's one of my favorites from SoCal and it's not nearly as common around here. These were just ok. The fresh cut fries were great, good portion size and lots of salsa verde and guacamole. I love carnitas and they were kind enough to allow me to substitute it for the carne asada. Unfortunately this carnitas was not cooked properly. It looked like the pork was roasted but was never fried so there was no crispy goodness. The entire dish was also bland and something had a bizarre soapy taste. The staff was friendly and the place was cute.
(3)Dale P.
Great taqueria style food. One of my go to places for lunch. Try the chiie rellenos tacos. The owner is usually there and he and the staff are very friendly.
(5)Colleen H.
Stopped for a few quick tacos the other night - boy was I impressed. Excellent home made - double corn tortilla tacos. Pork, beef - both were excellent - like I made them in my own kitchen! Salsas were fresh and tasty. This was the perfect end to a long day!!
(5)Laura C.
I've walked past this Taqueria 100 times on my way to and from the yoga studio next door. I stopped in after class last night to pick up a quick dinner. They have an extensive Mexican menu of tacos, burritos, tortas, fajitas, chilaquiles, etc. What was surprising is they also have a large selection of American favorites including burgers, gyros, brats, etc. Interesting combination of offerings but I think it really works! I ordered steak & al pastor tacos to go. They traveled well, were tasty & seemed authentic. I will be stopping by here more often!
(4)Andres D.
Learned about Alfredo's from my barber across the street. Upon entering I was greeted kindly and the energy the front of the house cashier had was addicting. I couldn't help but feel excited about my first visit. I ordered a traditional Mexican sandwich I have grown up on called the "Torta". Although I came in for the sandwich I was totally up sold on making it a dinner with rice and beans. I sat down with my giant size Horchata and out came a tasty basket of salted warm chips and two different salsas. Food arrived to my table quickly with the same energy. Definitely a positive experience and the surrounding customers had to be regulars since the vibe I got they new one another. The Torta bread was toasted and filled with lettuce, tomato, onions, mayo and avocados. I enjoyed it very much. I grabbed a carryout menu on the way out and was glancing it over as I walked to my car. They do have a quite a bit of authentic dinner options. Looks like a return visit is a must. I notice they serve Gyros, Hot Dogs, Burgers and Brats for those with more of a "gringo" taste palette :) Great job Alfredo's, til next time.
(5)Meredith B.
Admittedly I wasn't super hungry and I'm not a huge fan of Mexican food, but I just found this really disappointing anyway. Got takeout, and all I really wanted was soup, and the posole was just really below average. Greasy - can a soup be greasy? Apparently. And quite thin without enough stuff in it to justify the price. Felt oily and unpleasant. On the plus - chips and salsa/guac were delicious. I didn't try anybody else's food but my fiancé was similarly underwhelmed. Just not my kind of place!
(2)David N.
Stopped in the other night and grabbed the highly tauted carne asada fries, to go. After diving in, I was less blown away than expected. Pretty good, but not great. More quantity than quality. The whole thing seemed to lack cohesive flavor, more a mish mosh of ingredients than say some killer nachos. I'll definitely be stopping back to check out their tacos, but I'll be passing on the fries next time around.
(3)Jennifer P.
Mexican Food is good, but not worth the wait. It took us over 30 minutes to get a take our order--and with no A/C and the front door closed, a pretty miserable wait. Too many good Mexican restaurants around with better service.
(3)M C.
A cozy little Mexican Restaurant located just north of Maple on Main St. If you blink, you'll miss it. Jennifer helped us and had a great attitude. Steak tacos were great, chicken enchiladas were great. Served with care taken for good presentation on the plate, not what I expected from a little taco shop. That tells you a lot. Chicken soup with corn tortillas I rate a 10!! Great place.
(4)Deb T.
Very nice, very casual spot. Good food, good prices & friendly people. The perfect place to have lunch or a casual dinner. Carry out service, too.
(4)Ellen M.
So much love for this place. Good and simple, fairly fast, cheap. Fricken delicious. I swing through on a regular basis when I've got appointments in the area, or when I get coiffed at Ruelle across the street. Parking is easy, with spots in front sometimes, and a small free lot next to it. It's tiny. Order at the counter, they bring to your table. I haven't tried the carne asada fries. I do adore their salsas and guacamole. Wonderful enchiladas and tacos with fresh toppings. The owner is a doll. So friendly.
(5)Marc H.
I love the food, great steak burritos and the carne asada fries are excellent. The owner is super friendly, this is a great casual spot in downtown Downers Grove.
(5)Ken J.
I liked the tacos/tostadas, but not my chile relleno. It had a strange flavor that i believe came from the cheese. The frijoles looked thick but were very tasty. The carne asada fries were just weird! Strange combo for sure. And the portion size of that was humongeous. Should plan on sharing if you try it. They also strangely enough have non Mexican offerrings on the menu. The chips and guac were excellent.
(3)Jason R.
Me and a buddy decided to check it out since we had a coupon from restaurant.com . I don't understand the hype about this place. I did not have a good experience at all. The place was pretty dirty and smelled kinda like a dirty sock. My and my buddy were going to eat there, but after catching a whiff we decided it would be better to get it to go. I got the Chimichanga and a Horchata with a side of sour cream, and my buddy got the enchiladas with chips and salsa. When we presented the coupon and they tried to only take half off for some reason ($5 instead of $10). Whether there were other issues with the bill we will never know since this is one of those places that just tell you the total and never give you a receipt.. The food came out after a little while and we hit the road. When we got home we realized that they forgot the sour cream. As a big sour cream fan, that sucked. I had to sit there a minute and weigh the options...eat the meal without the sour cream, or go back and get it and eat a cold meal. I opted for the first. Another thing about this place is when you ask from plenty of hot and mild, they give you one tiny container of each for 2 people. Not cool. Not cool at all. Anyway...on to the food. My chiimi was pretty good, but nothing special. There was nothing on it like some places do...i.e sauce, cheese, sour cream, gauc. This wouldn't normally make a difference to me if but since they skimped on the hot sauce and forgot the sour cream it made it a little dry. The horchata was pretty good. The chips and salsa were pretty dang good, but you could definitely use more chips. My buddy said his enchilada was ok, but it too lacked sauce. Overall the food was just ok, but the overall experience was pretty bad and I will not be back.
(2)Erin G.
Just moved from the city, and thought we'd never get good tacos again. Thankfully I am wrong. Bravo Mr. Alfredo - blessed are the purveyors of good tacos!
(5)Jessie.Joseph G.
This restaurant is our new favorite Mexican food place in the area! The staff are so friendly and polite. I have been there twice now; once with my mother (we sat in the restaurant) and once with my husband (we ordered take out). When we sat in, the staff were very helpful and quick to give us our food. They checked in frequently (but not too much), and gave us great recommendations. We got the burrito special, which was a standard burrito with rice & beans, with a soda. We also got guacamole and chips. Both were amazing! We each had enough for lunch the next day. When my husband and I ordered take out, he got the enchiladas, which he loved, and I got the burrito again! We also got the chips and salsa (with guacamole). My only "complaint" was that I wanted more chips with my guac, but I'll ask next time. We love this place and are planning to go back ASAP!!!
(5)Dan B.
Alfredo's Taqueria is a small mexican restaurant located off of Main Street in Downers Grove. I must admit upon walking in I thought I was visiting a place called Boagies, I discovered that this place was Boagies and now is Alfredo's Taqueria. In taking a look around I noticed a few comfortable tables and chairs. It's small but comfortable inside. I came in and decided to try the hot dog and fries they offer. At only 2.99 this wasn't a bad deal. My food was ready shortly and the very polite gentleman made small talk with me while I waited for the food to be prepared. First off, let me go over the hot dog. The hot dog was on a poppy seed style bun, the bun was soft and had just the right texture. The hot dog itself appeared to be a standard skinless dog but was well heated and tasted fine. The pickles included were strange and had a slightly different flavor than your usual Chicago style pickle spear. I'd describe this as somewhere between cucumber slices and a regular pickle. The hot peppers weren't too hot and were a nice compliment. The relish was well applied as was the mustard. I didn't detect any celery salt on this hot dog, and there were nice thinly sliced pieces of tomato on the hot dog itself. Overall this is a pretty good representation of what a Chicago style hot dog should be, and outside of the strange pickle and lack of celery salt this would have been a four star dog. The fries included weren't quite as good as the dog. These were fairly typical fresh cut fries, these didn't seem to be particularly salty or overcooked, but they just didn't have a lot of flavor. For those who have read my many other reviews of hot dog stands, I generally am not a fan of fresh cut fries, and these were no exception. Overall I liked my food at Alfredo's Taqueria and would definitely visit again. The friendly staff and cozy environment were nice. While I wouldn't necessarily get the dog and fries again, I'd definitely be willing to try a burrito, taco or something else as that seems to be more of their specialty.
(3)David S.
Love this place!!!! Always feel welcome from owner and staff. The best Mexican food in the area. And wait for it....... One awesome gyros!!!! Food is amazing. Try everything you can't go wrong!!!! Small casual place. Try it and be amazed.
(5)Dan K.
I kinda found this place accidentally. Our first choice was a bust so we were driving around for lunch in downtown Downers and saw this little gem of a hole in the wall. What a great find. They do the mexican tacos good. Two pieces of corn tortilla, a good amount of onion and cilantro, and limes. Delicious. They also have tamales in green and red. The interesting thing is they have a lot of other non mexican food. Like jalapeno poppers, corn dogs, italian ice, gyros... They gave a small plate of chips and both the green and red salsas are tasty. I will definitely come back to try out more of their food. One thing is they didn't have air conditioning. Not sure if this is always true, or if it was broken, or maybe it wasn't hot enough. It wasn't too bad, but just a note.
(4)Javier D.
Growing up in this area Mexican food was hard to come by aside from chains like Taco Bell and El Famous Burrito. No offense to those establishments they do serve a purpose, but if you want homemade Mexican food you have to try Alfredos. I indulged in a delicious taco de chile relleno. The tortilla is homemade. I ventured into trying their carne asada loaded fries and OMG I fell in love with my food lol...
(5)Billy H.
My wife doesn't care for Mexican food but she loved the tacos de asada (steak). The tacos al pastor are very good. The best I've had in the Chicago area to date. I love that they put pineapple in their al pastor! Tried the asada fries and wasn't a big fan. There's a reason why the use tortilla chips! Overall, the tacos were great! Also tried the gordita de pollo (chicken) which was good, but not as good as the al pastor. I'll definitely be back!
(5)Brian K.
BUZZ - Carne Asada Fries (4/10) I ALSO TRIED - Carne Asada Taco (5/10) - Al Pastor Taco (5/10) - Chile Relleno (6/10) - Tamale (3/10) - Chorizo Quesadilla (3/10) - Horchata (6/10) Even though it's called "Taqueria," it's not just Mexican food. This is a "city food" kinda place, which are my favorites! They have gyros, Mexican food, burgers, hot dogs, Phillies, etc. I'd say 1/2 their menu is Mexican, and the other is everything else. It was Cinco de Mayo, so we had to do something Mexican. CARNE ASADA FRIES Imagine getting Carne Asada Nachos at a real Mexican taqueria (not Taco Bell), and then replace the chips with french fries. Voila, you have Carne Asada Fries. SO, discarding the fact that french fries and Mexican flavors don't mix (at least not for me), part of the genius behind tortilla chips is that you can scoop all that Nacho-y goodness because of the shape. A french fry is a stick! You're not gonna scoop anything with a stick! So you have to pretty much eat it with a fork. I really didn't really get a lot of flavor with the asada and the combination was forgettable. TACOS The steak wasn't all that great or flavorful (like the Asada Fries), so they didn't lend too much here either. They were acceptable tacos, just nothing to write home about. Al Pastor was definitely better than Asada, but they were still pretty weak. Not enough flavor, not enough seasoning. Again, perfectly acceptable taco, but nothing special. Al Pastor - go to Los Fernandez in Schaumburg. Al Pastor -- go to King Taco in LA. CHILE RELLENO I was worried it was going to be a tiny thin poblano, but no, it's a good size and wide pepper. I know they're not supposed to be spicy, but this one never even dreamed of spice! The cheese inside, though, was very welcomed, and, although not spicy, it did have a slight enough poblano flavor to mix with that chihuahua cheese. They serve tortillas with it, but I don't use them. CHORIZO QUESADILLA My friend discovered this at America's Bar (yes...a bar) and it was so amazing. I could go into a whole dissertation about chorizo but I'll spare you the excitement. For these quesadillas to work, though, you have to have the right amount of crisp, and the right amount of greasy. Alfredo's did not. The chorizo was not flavorful, but more like, down and out. Definitely wasn't greasy, but thankfully, it wasn't dry either. Very forgettable and not worth money, even though it is pretty cheap. TAMALE Served in a corn husk, but it was much drier than I've had before. It wasn't as dry as you can get without being crispy or crunchy. My tongue and tonsils were shriveling up! I needed to douse it with... HORCHATA Anything sugary is going to be good, and here is no different, but as far as Horchatas go, they were lacking. It tasted like sweetened milk, which is about 75% of the way there, but you gotta have that cinnamon flavor to it. That's what it was missing, and so it fails as an horchata...but it's still sweet so I liked it! BLAH-QUERIA Even though pointswise, it is definitely a 2 star place (2.3), I feel bad about it. Nothing really tasted bad (except maybe the Tamale), but 2 almost seems like they're serving sewage, but really, it's not that bad. You could do a lot worse...but you could also do a lot....LOT better. ...And I REALLY don't get the hype about the carne asada fries.
(2)Mike O.
I stopped in for lunch a few days ago. There's a parking lot directly adjacent to the restaurant which makes it easy to get in and out. I ordered a la carte instead of getting one of the meals. I had a steak taco, a chicken taco and a chile relleno along with a side of beans. The woman who took my order at the counter was friendly and provided her suggestions when asked. The man preparing the food was also really nice - I suspect he was Alfredo himself, but I can't say for sure. The food came out quickly, and when offered a choice of salsas (in squeeze bottles) I opted for both the red and green (I really enjoyed the latter, though the red was fine). Now the food: both my steak and chicken tacos were a little under seasoned for my taste. With a little salt, they were good. The poblano pepper was tasty, though i chewed into a couple of bits of stem while eating it. I enjoyed the refried beans quite a bit. So all in all, the food was good, but not great. This is really a 3.5 star review rounded up to a 4 based on how genuinely nice the staff were. I really would like to see them succeed, as we need as many mom and pop Mexican restaurants in the world as possible. Or that's my dream anyway. I think they would be better off trimming some of the American items from the menu, but maybe they need to be on there in order to attract the less adventurous DG diners.
(4)Brian B.
The food was a 3 but the place reeks of cigarette smoke, is clearly not cleaned or repainted on a regular basis, and the only seating in the front of the restaurant was extremely cold every time the door opens to the street. Won't be back.
(2)amy p.
Three stars for the carne asada fries, which were pretty incredible. Everything else was not what I was expecting based on the great reviews. And I was not expecting the horrible stale cigarette smell when I walked through the door! Eww! The gordita was bland and my husband's enchiladas were lacking flavor as well. There is definitely much better Mexican food in the area.
(3)Jeannie O.
BACKGROUND: I am from California and I went to college in San Diego. San Diego is known for it's good Mexican food and it's unique dish known as Carne Asada Fries. If you don't know, San Diego is about 1 hr away from the Mexican/US border. Anyway, in the San Diego county, you ALWAYS find a Rigoberto's, Roberto's, Lolita's, MXN, etc on every street. It was heaven for you french fries lovers, college starving students, or after a good drunken night. What IS carne asada fries? Carne Asada Fries: french fries mixed with beef underneath a layer of cheese, salsa, guacamole, and sour cream. REVIEW: I heard about Alfredo's through a friend. He went to my college in San Diego and we're both here for more schooling. He apparently introduced the restaurant about carne asada fries and now they serve it! Yesterday, I took two friends with me on this hunt for Carne Asada Fries. The french fries were cooked just fine. I felt there needed to be more of the cheese, salsa, and guac. There was no sour cream. There was red bell peppers, which is different. Portion-size, it was on the smaller end than what I'm used to, but honestly it is just fine. It is on the pricier end about $9-10 for an order. However, I felt because IL doesn't even have carne asada fries, it's expected. Well, later on I met up with another friend and she was hungry. Honestly I was still hungry too. SOOO I took her here 2 hours after my FIRST order. This time, I found out that he DOES have sour cream. Alfredo, honey, you throw that in there :) We also enjoyed a delicious slice of their authentic homemade flan. YUM So there you have it. I gave it 4 stars because I've obviously had better, but the rarity of this dish is worth the price and portion size. THANK YOU for serving carne asada fries. It was delicious and I will be back for more.
(4)Brian G.
Solid four - probably deserves the 4.5 not sure I can give it a 5 yet. Only one visit but sure liked what I saw got. Place inside a bit cramped and pretty warm in summer but friendly low key staff. Great pricing and food rnages from good to great. Tortilla chips quite good, warm and two tasty salsas Had fried cauliflower - bit heavier o nthe batter than I expected - would have liked less but they were very tasty in any case. Health can wait. Tried Carne Asada fries - miss the hot sauce I got in San Diego and as folks mentioned they are better for sharing - three healthy appetite folks could make it a nice starter. Would like the fries to be a bit crispier to better hold up - but you can put on your own hot sauce - and they were good. Al Pastor Tacos totally rock - five stars all the way prefer Mexican (corn tortilla, cilantro and onion) vs American (flour, lettuce, cheese) - though that might work better for steak. Btw not a reason for going but their rice was remarkably good for a inexpensive taco place. Beans fine nothing special. Monday night taco deal a steal and a ton of food. Go,
(4)Alex P.
Stopped by last friday with the GF to have a quick dinner before going to the car show in downtown Downers. The shop is a little on the small side, thats the only reason i took off a start, but overall was very nice. Server/cashier and the cook were all very friendly and helpful. Food was good, i am not a big fan of the more "authentic" mexican food but it was good. Not sure if they would qualify as "authentic" mexican food but they are more so than other restaurants i go to. My girlfriend however is more into the real stuff and said it was delicious. Would recommend a stop in to anyone.
(4)Eileen H.
This is my joint when I need to satisfy my craving for a California burrito. I always order mine with extra cream cheese and no beans or lettuce (like my favorite place back home), and they are always nice about it and get my order right. I personally found it to be on the salty side but I'll keep coming back because this is the only place I know of that has California burritos on their menu.
(3)Tim F.
Five words. Bones in the chicken quisadillas. Ugh. Guess these people in the Downers Grove area who write these good reviews have a much lower standard to live up to than the norm. Admittedly, there's not a whole lot to choose from out here in the way or restaurants, or, for that matter, anything else. Two stars. And that's only because the rice and tomatoes were OK. Sorry, people.
(2)Ben R.
Oh yeah, this is a good spot! The leanest, tastiest carne asada I've had since La Pasadita in the city. Super friendly staff and great tacos! I'll be back to try the carne asada frys next time.
(4)Wes W.
A friend of mine was able to convince the awesome owner of this place to start making carne asada fries. CARNE ASADA FRIES? SAY WHAT?! Yes, in Illinois. All you Cali kids in the area (and yes, I know that there are a lot of you) give it a try! It's not bad: The cut of the fries are in between shoe string and steak fries w/ skin. The carne asada is flavorful (but may almost be too salty for my taste...cut it with some lime) Topped with a LOT of guacamole and some cheese. Portion is considerable. I do wish that they would include some sour cream though...crucial! They charge around $9 bucks and some change which may be more than I am use to BUT, its a great thing to satisfy a craving. TRY IT. Let's make it part of the menu!
(4)Michael M.
Great Mexican Steak. Most authentic that I have come across in the Midwest. Service and staff were very pleasant.
(5)Corinne J.
This is a great place for lunch. Diner-like atmosphere is tempered by cute decorating touches. You order at the counter and the food is brought out to you by friendly staff. The tacos al pastor are delicious, as are the guacamole and beans. The carne asada fries were a sensible diet's nightmare...a week's worth of calories and fat! Could have used more chips as we only got the ones that came gratis with the salsas even though we ordered guacamole, but I'm guessing if we'd asked, we would have received. The only thing that would keep me from a cheap dinner there is a lack of adult beverages....margarita anyone?
(4)Jacqueline S.
Although I wasn't a big fan of the asada fries (just too heavy for me) the tortas were really good and the steak and guacamole in the asada fries were good. I can't wait to try some other dishes.
(4)Lisa Z.
I was in hinsdale on a school rotation, and happened upon this hole in the wall. Pretty good mexican food. Tortillas were probably made in house. They were delicious and soft. Chile rellanos was flavorful. Minus one star due to ambience. If I was living in the area I would go again.
(4)Denise A.
My bf and I ordered the steak taco dinners (authentic), and the meat portion was great. I usually like the steak tacos cooked a bit longer, but it was juicy and tasty. I just didn't think it was the best I've had, but it definitely satisfies your taco craving. We also ordered the carne asada fries, and it was pretty good. It's pricier than what I expected, but the portion could serve at least 3 people so it's a good deal nonetheless.
(3)Andy R.
If you check out my list of reviews, you will see that I tend to write a lot of 5 star reviews, but there is not a bad thing I can say about this place. It's cheap, fast, delicious, and most of all authentic. I felt obligated to write a review about this place as this was my 3rd trip to Alfredo's this week. The place is tiny so most people order take out. The menu is large...it's hard to make a decision at times. However, I tend to keep it simple and almost always order the steak tacos - you can't go wrong. You can get your tacos American Style (lettuce tomato & cheese) or Mexican Style (cilantro & onions). My go-to is the steak tacos, mexican style, and I add avocado. Ask for limes and salsa verde and drench your tacos with them both. The flavor is amazing.
(5)Darcy R.
I've been here a few times and the chef/owner prepares some nice ethnic foods. It's kind of generic in flavor, in part due to the lack of some key authentic ingredients, such as cheeses. The salsas are made in-house and they are very good. If the chef were working the register, too, this place would be packed... a very congenial guy. The woman working the front (his wife?) should try to chill a bit. She sends out some vibes that can make it uncomfortable for patrons.
(3)Chad M.
Yes! YES! YES!!!! Truly good authentic mexican in the suburbs! My wife and I just moved out to Downers Grove from the city (you know, the whole get pregnant, move to the suburbs deal) and have THOROUGHLY missed out on authentic mexican food. I almost fainted when I read the newspaper's list of top 5 places to spend cinco de mayo when it listed Chipotle as #1. Seriously? I mean c'mon! Alfredo's makes their guac fresh when you order it and it is delicious. I judge a Mexican place by its tacos. And Alfredo's taco's make the mark. Perfectly warmed corn tortillas topped with a generous portion of meat then followed by onions and cilantro. PERFECTION!!! This is the BEST restaurant in Downers Grove and worthy of some sort of award (I don't know, key to the city or something!). Seriously. Go. Go now. I'll be there for lunch today (had dinner there last night). Will not disappoint.
(5)Lucy S.
This is maybe my 3rd Yelp review in the last year, so it says a lot that I am making a point to review Alfredo's. If I could give this place a 10, I would. They do not try too hard, the prices are just right, the taste is amazing, and the customer service is above and beyond. You'd be a fool to pass up this place!
(5)Loree N.
We tried the al pastor burritos for the first time last night, and they were amazing! Better than any others places we have tried in the area! According to one of the employees, they marinate and cook their own pork roast on a spit to make it. Prices were excellent too, with 2 burritos suiza costing just over $12.50, including tax.
(5)Nate D.
My wife and I live near downtown so we love to walk around. We noticed that they were new(er) and had to try it. We are slowly making our way through the menu and we have loved everything. It is traditional Mexican (they are willing to do american style if you choose to.. but why would you do that) and it's excellent. The owner and the staff are very very nice and are willing to answer your questions, chit chat, all while making sure the food comes out in a timely fashion. It's exactly what my wife love to see for a place in downtown. Great service, excellent food, non big chain. The prices are great no matter how you look at it... quantity and quality. I love gyros and dogs and brats but every time we go I just can't get myself to pass up their chips, salsa, guac, and the menu of great traditional Mexican food.
(5)Brendan G.
Great food with great prices! My wife and I hit this place every week or so for the Carne Asada Fries!
(4)Andrea F.
Everything here is just divine. Excellent food, great price point, friendly staff. The chicken fajitas are made with grilled chicken breast and lots of veggies. Other excellent items include the enchiladas, burritos, and tacos. Always consistently good.
(5)Sidu C.
This restaurant not only offers food for my stomach but also for my soul. Due to work I had to temporarily live around Downers Grove area. I had gotten tired of other "Mexican" restaurants and their crappy Americanized food until I saw a sign on Main Street in downtown Downers Grove selling tamales, pozole, and esquites. I decided to give it a try, and it is one risk I was glad to take. First of all, Alfredo's menu accurately marks the Americanized Mexican food and separates it from the real Mexican food. Don't get me wrong; I'm sure their Americanized Mexican food is great and would please the palate of anyone who craves it or likes it. However, as a Mexican I grow tired of eating Americanized Mexican food such as burritos or tacos filled up with non traditional Mexican ingredients (such as yellow cheddar cheese or sour cream), finding a place where they serve the real deal was like finding a treasure. Alfredo's offers the best chile rellenos and pozole I've had in the area. They also offer the soft tacos with cilantro and cebolla (as I said before, they also have the American version with lettuce, tomato, and sour cream), sopes, and tortas. Their tortillas are fresh and made out of corn! Another positive aspect is their service. Alfredo, the owner, and his parents are the servers and cooks there. So they are very careful and helpful and make you feel you are at home. They speak Spanish and English fluently, and keep you good company if you go there by yourself and want to chat a little. Alfredo's mom cooks a great soup that tastes "home made"; and I guess it's literally that flavor since it is the one she cooked when they were living in Mexico. The restaurant decorations and atmosphere are also great. What I like about them is that although Alfredo brought some decorations from Mexico that make the place look a little stereotypical of what and American expects of a Mexican restaurant, they are unique (not the typical piñata hanging there). They also left much of the older restaurant bringing out the American culture. It is very clean and pretty. The bathrooms are always clean and attended (toilet paper, paper towels). The view from inside is calming. There is a huge flat screen on the corner but it is not too loud. I'm not sure if there is background music, but one day I needed to study there and they turned everything off so I could finish my work (I was grateful for that - there were no other clients at that moment). Since I found it I've been there 5 times. I will miss it when I go back to my home town.
(5)Caitlin E.
Food is fast and delicious. I LOVE Mexican food. But this place is the best in the downers grove area. I have stopped going to 3 other places in favor of Alfredo's for a few reasons. 1. Carne asada fries are mind blowing and delicious. I absolutely have never had any dish like that that combined the wonderfully addictive French fry with everything that's right about nachos. 2. The Mexican steak (steak a la Mexicana) is THE BEST I have had anywhere. The steak is perfect. Tender and flavorful. No fatty pieces. 3. Service. The people there are cordial and friendly. Conversational and eager to please. They want you to have a good time and will help you decide what to get if you're overwhelmed with tasty options. Love. This. Place.
(5)Linda M.
I had a taste for tacos so I finally decided to try this place out (after reading other yelpers reviews of course.) Nice little spot. I had 2 chicken tacos (American style on corn). They were good. The tacos had a marinade on them that was tasty. They meat was really piled on there. Also tried the Pork Tamale, it was yummy. I didn't try any of the other items on the menu like burgers or hot dogs. Don't think I will. The staff was friendly and the restaurant was clean. This is a nice spot. I know I'll be heading back for tacos soon. Plus it's a bonus they're open late. Great for when you need that late night snack after the bars.
(4)Lisa S.
very friendly employees. horchata, guac and my chicken chimi were very good, but my friend's steak quesadilla was to die for fabulous. too bad they were out of flan. now i'll be forced to go back. which I will not mind one bit.
(5)Kosho B.
This is my go-to Mexican place. Discovered them on Cinco De Mayo and ordered an avocado torta, a vegetarian burrito and chips and salsa. All were excellent, the torta was so good my two year old confiscated it - looks like I'll have to order two next time ;o) I love the chips (light and crispy) and the salsa is so good that next time I need salsa, instead of buying it at the store (yuck) or making it, I'll just pick up an order from them. It's so fresh and tasty, cheaper (and better) than making your own. I also love the red and green salsas that accompany the tortas. Both are super fresh, have a little kick and fantastic flavor. The place is very clean and the staff is friendly. They also have weekly specials.
(4)Crystal G.
It was my boyfriend and my first time here. We came because of recommendations from the internet. When we got here, a customer offered us suggestions on what to order. He even said that if we didn't like it that he would pay for it. The carne asada fries were excellent and the burritos were excellent as well. The portions were enough for two. The owner is extremely nice and quick to help. The food comes out so fast. We will definitely be coming back.
(5)Alexis L.
So glad I found this tasty little Mexican place! The steak tacos are amazing, everything from the tortillas to the garnishes tasted homemade and well put together! The enchiladas even had flavor and the chicken wasn't dry. The cashier was very friendly and helpful since it was our first time! I would recommend this place to anyone!
(5)Winnie C.
I think it was Alfredo who took my order. He was very nice and considerate. We ordered Carne asada fries and 2 Taco dinner entrees. Since it was a Tuesday, we got an extra taco on each plate. Our order came with chips and salsa. Everything was delicious. The only thing I would have to mention is that the chicken was a bit dry in the taco. Other than that, the environment was quaint and the service was friendly. I would eat here again. There is street parking as well as adjacent parking lots.
(4)Adam C.
Such great authentic Mexican food! This location has had places come and go but I hope this place stays. They sometimes have really great specials, like their tacos on Mondays. Their tamales are wonderful and their flautas are made very well. When Getting the tacos I prefer the Mexican style with cilantro and onion, most places now a days you have to specifically ask for that, and they ask you right when you order. If you like real Mexican food please go to this local place and support them.
(5)eric s.
Amazing guacamole and real-deal mexican food. Awesome!
(5)Katherine B.
I can't believe I haven't done a review for here. This place is the best for Mexican food. The staff is so friendly, the steak is chewable and everything is just so awesome! I probably go here too much but who cares!
(5)Slava S.
Nice place. The tacos are good. Carne Asada Fries were decent.
(4)Johnny T.
A place that I wouldn't of tried if it weren't for the previous stellar reviews. A really nice addition to the downtown Downers Grove area. Was amazed with how much selection was displayed in the menu as its a pretty small place. Got 3 tacos and a burrito which were totaled at around $14. The owner was a really nice guy that seemed to appreciate my meat choosing of al pastor for the burrito as he was telling me that when he first opened the restaurant that no one would seemed to order al pastor so he started giving little samples of it for any customers that would try it and more patrons started ordering it. They don't skimp on their portions as my tacos were quite sizable and tasty for $2.19 each on corn tortillas. I recommend getting them ala Mexican style, with onions and cilantro, as that's the true way of getting tacos. I was pretty stuffed after my burrito, which was packed with a lot of ingredients.
(5)Mark C.
Much love here for Alfredo's! Downers Grove does not have much of a dining scene...numerous Italian restaurants and pizza places which gets old real quick, and 3 bars, one of them unable to properly cook a burger (Ballydoyle, I'm looking at you!). Alfredo's is a family run Mexican restaurant that serves up some seriously great food. I personally love their shredded chicken (in either tacos, quesadillas, burritos, and tortas). GREAT tamales...which IMHO is a lost art around here. Excellent home made soup, great horchata and plenty of bottled Mexican Coke. Staff is super friendly and service is prompt. Place is clean and prices are very reasonable. I hope the village of DG helps this place out.....they are in dire need of some new restaurants beyond Italian and bar food. I've been spreading the work to help support this place. Stop by Alfredo's for lunch, you'll thank me later (actually you'll probably run into me shoveling a tamale into my face).
(5)Paul Z.
A bit disappointed with their steak tacos and enchiladas , the meat was soft and shredded like it was cooked in a crock pot, not grilled skirt steak like I prefer , the flavor was pretty good but falls short, I would not go back.
(2)Sarah T.
I tried the special - beef burrito - and it was glorious! A giant burrito with sides of rice and beans. This is a great place to eat for when you're downtown. The place is casual and kinda small. I usually don't like Mexican too, but I'll definitely be back.
(4)Josh M.
3 stars is the best I can do for this place. I am still searching for a place that can hook up my taco fix on the cheap and still be seasoned well and not all dried up. The al pastor was the highlight although not completely authentic. The carne asada and the chorizo were just over cooked and dry. Beans and rice were standard and nothing to write home about. Staff was super friendly as always and the horchata was good but I can't remember a taco dinner only coming with 2 tacos? Am I weird to think that they should always come with 3 tacos? Anyways this place is worth another shot but it didn't completely satisfy my taco craving for now. Good thing there are tons of places to check out in the area
(3)Craig P.
Service was so friendly and very helpful. And the food was the best Mexican I've had in a long time. I had regular steak tacos and they were great. I am definitely coming back again and again. I can't wait to try their other menu items, they have so much to choose from including classic Chicago favorites. I highly recommend coming out to Alfredo's.
(5)Matt G.
I've worked in downtown Downers Grove for almost 9 months, and didn't know that this restaurant was there - hard to spot. The steak tacos were outstanding. Very generous portions - you'll have to use a fork to finish them off. The staff is very friendly. Prices are very reasonable. Will be back.
(5)Danny Y.
one word... carneasadafries... and if you don't speak spanish, just ask for the steak fries. seriously, get it. we should all benefit from the genius who decided to put some of our favorite foods together (fries, guac, steak, cheese, sour cream). if you like fire, make sure you ask for the red hot sauce. pretty sure they thought we were sissies, because they gave me the green one. but i knew better ;) enough to feed 2, and only costs $9. sooooooooo worth the money.
(4)Monica M.
Tonight was out first visit to Alfredo's Taqueria...and it won't be our last. We had a variety of different things to get a good overview of the flavors and quality: tacos (carne asada and el pastor), tamales and chile relleno. We even ordered something we saw on Yelp, but not on the menu: the carne asada fries. Excellent flavors. Inexpensive. Friendly and courteous service...with Alfredo cooking a quick and delicious meal for us. When I asked for a spicier ingredient, Alfredo graciously took it upon himself to roast up a couple of juicy jalapenos which were the perfect complement to an already tasty meal. We agreed that the flavors were surpassed only by the incredible low cost of everything. Simplicity in preparation produced sincerity in flavors so we enjoyed a sincerely outstanding Mexican meal. No alcohol here but honestly, you don't miss it after your first bite.
(4)Greg V.
We stopped in this quaint little Mexican restaurant after seeing all the wonderful reviews on Yelp! I ordered the steak Chimichanga with rice and beans and a large Horchata and my wife ordered a couple chicken tacos with beans and rice and a iced tea. It was storming like crazy while we were there and the power even went out a few times for a fee seconds. The owners were very nice and kept making sure we were ok during the storm we were by the window so even if the power did go out it was bright enough to finish. We were planning on getting either some flan or their gelato for dessert but right before we finished the power went out so we just left. This is quite a ways from home but we will definitely return next time we are in the area. Keep up the great work guys your place rocks!!!
(5)Benjamin T.
Alfredo's provides reliable tacos with friendly service. Nothing fancy, but clean and quick. Plus it's right next door to Knitche, one of my favorite places!
(4)Mark T.
Stopped in for lunch. Had the Chorizo Taco Dinner. It was delicious! The staff were all very friendly. I'll definitely be back!
(4)Steven N.
I wasn't expecting to see so much on the menu since this was called a tacqueria. I got a gyro. Not the best but not the worst gyro I've ever had. It was kind of annoying because the pita was slightly broken. Made it hard to eat as a sandwich. This seems like a quick, greasy joint that I would stop in again if I ever had a reason to be in downtown D.G. otherwise I wouldn't go out of my way to come back. The space was kinda cramped but it was pretty much empty when I got off of the train at 4.
(3)John D.
OK. Now it's official. Boegie's of Downers Grove is now Alfredo's Taqueria (so in some ways, I could be splitting hair by saying this is new). It seems like Mexican food is really making a surge in the west burbs and this is no exception.My recent experiences have all been good as it relates to finding new burrito/Mexican places to eat. Now I ate at Boegie's a while back (before the name change).The food was solid but how many hot dog stands do you really need? If you're local or on foot in downtown Downers Grove, you may find this place easily. The food was good then. My last visit was about 1 1/2 years ago and enjoyed the food. So now, being a burrito fan and Mexican food in general, I figured I would check it out. Now when I pulled up, I was looking for the Boegie's sign, which was gone. I had the right address In fact, no signage other than one on the sidewalk. So if you're looking for it now, you might miss it (until proper signage goes up). At this point, I saw no hours posted (so I thought it might have been closed). A gentleman waive me in. I saw the menu so I knew I was warm. The gent who waive me in was more than ready to answer any questions I had- and I had a few!!! He informed me that they changed the name about a month ago. The place is a bit tight but very clean. After looking at the menu, you have two parts to the menu. On one side, you have the American fare (burgers, dogs, gyros,steak sandwiches, etc). All I had before and were very good. I have a feeling that this part might shrink a bit and not because it's bad. The Mexican side of the menu also has the typical fare- tacos, quesos, nachos, flautas, and or course, burritos. For under $5.00, you get a VERY large burrito for that price. And I do mean LARGE (other places charge no less than $5.50 or more). So I order a burrito with the basics (beans, lettuce, tomato, cheese and sour cream at no extra charge). I also asked for onions- no charge. The a la carte burrito (chicken) was TREMENDOUS!!! Dinners with beans and rice range from $4.95 (taco dinner) to $7.99 (3 enchilada dinner). I look forward to trying other items on the menu. If the rest of the food is as good as the burrito, this is another keeper for me!!I If you're in downtown Downers and want to grab a quick bite (for the train or just wondering around), this is a SOLID choice. I look forward to going back. The owners are VERY nice people. Hot stuff was hot, cold stuff was cold (sour cream) and everything was fresh. Don't take my word for it. Visit their Facebook page. I'll verify that what you see in the pictures is what will go out the door with you or come to your table. facebook.com/#!/pages/Al…
(5)Rolly Z.
Have only ordered takeout from them, and it's fantastic. Ordered a California Style burrito...Steak, Fries, Guac, Cheese and Salsa. I will have to make a point to stop in and try their other offerings. The only reason I give them 4 and not 5, is because the carne asada fries and the burrito are not on the menu. Until then, I'll be spreading the word for them.
(4)E A.
The steak tacos were amazing! Great to see a place we can walk to in Downers Grove! And they are open late on the weekend for the after bar hours.
(5)Kris B.
I am a big fan of this place. The Quesadilla was great, and believe it or not I had the Gyros which was made just right. The portions are descent size so you leave feeling full. We will be going back when we are in town looking for a quick easy place to go.
(5)Chad D.
Awesome and friendly staff, and delicious food! The (Mexican-style) Tacos Al Pastor dinner was by far the prettiest Mexican fast food that I have ever seen. It looked and tasted clean and fresh, and the hot sauce made it even better. Wonderful little place.
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