El Angel
279 W Dundee Rd, Palatine, IL, 60067
El Angel Menu
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Appetizers
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Dinner
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Tacos
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Side Order
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Desserts
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Appetizers
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Desserts
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Address :
279 W Dundee Rd
Palatine, IL, 60067 - Phone (847) 991-2818
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Opening Hours
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Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch, Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : No
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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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Gianni P.
Place is good. The place is small, which made the wait very uncomfortable. We went on $1 taco day so place was busy for lunch. We had to wait 25 minutes for some tacos, which seems like a long time. They seemed more concerned with taking care of the regulars eating in, than people taking food out. A person who came in after us said something to the cook in Spanish and he was in and out in about 5 minutes with his food. Kitchen is tiny so I understand things take time. Overall, the food was good. I would recommend calling an order in for carryout.
(3)Gary K.
Fantastic guac and 3 different salsas with fresh chips. Great carne asada. Popusas fabulous. Perfect horchata. Rice and beans perfect. Couldnt find better in little village. Family owned and very friendly service. Everything homemade. Enjoy
(5)Jessica M.
I tried this place for the first time last week and I was pleasantly surprised. It was actually pretty good! I've heard so many good things about it so I was excited to go. I ordered the chicken, beef, and steak taco. The beef one was the best. I also ordered the chips and guacamole which was great!! It is not the best location or best looking place, but the food is decent. I would definitely go back.
(4)Melissa S.
The hole-in-the-wall places are always the best and that's definitely true of El Angel. Prices are great and everything I've had there (burrito, tacos, tostadas, etc) has been good. Some days there are $1 tacos. If you dine in they give you free chips and salsa. If you carry out your food is ready pretty quickly. I love the green salsa, but it has a kick. Just a great basic, mexican place with good food for low prices.
(4)Tom R.
This place is under a new ownership (at least that's what I was told). Food is ok only, it tastes different every month. I live 3 minutes walking distance from the place and this is not my favorite place to get a quick bite from. Portions are small and salsa is not so good, food is very plain (green salsa is the worst). Place looks dirty. I only order from there later at night when most places are closed. There are many more other Mexican restaurants in Palatine that I would rate much higher. I would suggest using more spices in their food and change the recipe for that green salsa.
(3)Vicki B.
Love this place! Great tacos and salsa is delicious! Shrimp cocktail was a little to sweet but had good flavor. But I'll be going their for tacos el pastor all the time! Nice staff and very "authentic" decor.
(5)al l.
I moved from Chicago to the area in 2013 and initially El Angel was my authentic joint. But I've noticed in the past year the quality of the food has gotten worse. I like my steak burritos and tacos, and the meat from El Angel is terrible. The amount of gristle and fat in the meat is disgusting. My last time there, there had to be 25% of the meat was just that. My last straw was when I picked out a ring of fat...or intestines of some type. Let the picture decide for you. I would not recommend this place. It's a shame...
(2)Dave V.
"Meh", pretty much describes it. I must say that the rice and beans sucked. Liquid-y beans, bland rice. I chalked it up to us being the last order of the night, but idk. The enchilada wasn't very good at all, dry chicken, boring tacos. Though the meat was a little too fatty, i did thoroughly enjoy the torta. The burrito was pretty decent. I might give them another try to compare on a different night, but who knows
(2)Erica R.
Food is delicious, fresh and authentic. Everything tasted good! I had the beef chimichanga and loved the smoky flavor of the meat, guacamole was fresh the sour cream with even more fresh everything was good I always enjoy this restaurant and I love the chips and salsa ,you get 3 different types of salsa and freshly made chips while you wait. The atmosphere is cool. The staff is very nice as well.
(5)Matthew M.
great local Mexican food joint. family owned. food is always fresh. highly recommend the steak burrito and the steak torta. usually order for pick-up. have waited anywhere from 10-25 mins for food to be ready. will continue to go back.
(4)Kristyn L.
Fabulous place. The boyfriend and I ventured here after passing by it a couple of times. Nice and weighty burritos. I do wish the carne asade was a bit more spicy (but that's because I'm currently dreaming of a different place by me). Good prices. We indulged on 1$ tacos too, (monday-wednesday!). The salsas are tasty, the green one hits you in the face with some heat and spice! The horchata wasn't my favorite, I'd unfortunately have to disagree with the other yelper, a place closer to me does it much better. I can't remember why, it may have been too much cinnamon? Or the flavor was a bit off? They need to put their hours of operation on here! I think a majority of the nights they're open until 9.. but I'm not sure about Sunday if it closes earlier. There were some things on the menu in which I've never heard of before.. so I'm definitely going to venture and try something new.
(4)Brianna L.
This place is pretty good but it depends on who is cooking the first time I went here I had a really good burrito. Then the second time some one else made it and it was under cooked and really fatty.
(3)Josh N.
Always a solid choice. We go here at least once a week of not more. Steak tacos are great, burritos are delicious. Go there.
(4)Laila N.
I'm used to eating Mexican in California where it is amazing and have been disappointed with many places until now. Food is fresh, homemade... Even the sauces are all homemade! The guacamole is sooooo good (although they add cheese on top which is a little odd I think, I don't care for it and always ask them to leave it off), and the chips are addictive! We go for the carne asada tacos every time... Mexican style! So tasty! I'll also add that these guys are so polite and accommodating! Extra chips, salsa to go... No problem!
(5)Olena Y.
Love this place! My family and I eat here 3-4 times a month :) the couple that owns the place are super nice.
(5)Jon S.
Great authentic Mexican food. Service is also really good. I will definitely be going here again
(5)Jason S.
Great tacos! I like that they bring out 3 fresh salsa's and chips. The Horchata was point on as well.
(5)Spencer H.
I have passed by this place for years & for some reason I never ate here. About a month ago I finally decided to give it a try & I was not disappointed. I decided to dine in. When you dine in they give you complimentary chips & salsa. They brought three different types of salsa to the table & all three were delicious. I went ahead & ordered the steak burrito dinner which comes with beans & rice. The beans & rice weren't a big portion but they were good. The burrito was delicious. Most burritos I've had lately from other places tasted too salty or were pretty small, but not here. The burrito tasted fresh & full of flavor. The size of the burrito was just right. It wasn't the biggest burrito I've seen but it definitely got you full. I have ate here a few times since my first visit. I walked in one day & got an order for take out, it took a little longer than expected but they were busy so it didn't bother me at all. The restaurant is clean & the staff is always friendly so it makes for a good dining experience. This restaurant is one of my new favorite burrito places & I look forward to eating here again.
(4)Carolyn M.
Nice mom and pop place. Good chili rellenos, different style not overdone. The salsas were excellent. Will try the El Salvardoran pupusas.
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