Just an awful experience. A group of ten of us came over after doing indoor skydiving at iFly. We wanted a place to eat and talk about our experiences. This place looked good from the outside and when we got to the top of the stairs, it wasn't full. We picked a spot in the what would be, during the summer, a balcony area to sort of isolate ourselves. Shortly after we sat down, the dj started playing music. And it was insanely loud. We could not hear a thing. I downloaded a decibel app on my phone and checked it out. It was a full 98 dB. That is entirely too loud for a restaurant. I asked the waitress to turn it down and she said she could only adjust it a little bit. She never changed it at all as far as I could tell. When our food arrived, we had no silverware. After two minutes of no waitress in sight, a member of our party walked into the main room and obtained silverware for us all. The food was mediocre to me, but I won't judge it on that. Food is incredibly subjective and I understand that my mood may have affected how much I enjoyed the food. I ordered fajitas. Every restaurant, it seems, gives you three tortillas and that's never enough to finish the rest of the fixings. However, I have never until this restaurant been charged for the additional three tortillas. The waitress didn't mention it and I only knew because it was a glaring $0.75 on my bill. All in all, a miserable experience and I won't be returning.
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Robin T.
Decent service. Fun atmosphere. BUT, if you're looking for a decent margarita, don't go here. Ordered the top shelf, premium marg - at a premium price. It came in a disposable plastic cup & it was so terrible I coudn't drink it. As a matter of fact, none of the four in our party could finish their drinks. Plus, they don't even serve chips & salsa.
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Tim S.
My review is for drinks only. I ate absolutely nothing here. We came as a party of 8 to drink, after being treated like shit at Kings and Park Tavern. I felt the drinks are well priced (we did fishbowls, modello, shots, and sangria. They treated us well. Would I actively seek this place out? No probably not but it was a good time.
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Kristy B.
Next time when you're thinking of going to this place...don't. My friend and I got there at around 10:30 on a Friday night and it was jam packed, which was expected. Unfortunately, there wasn't a seat to be found in the place. It was standing room only, and it was getting more packed by the minute. Their service was just so-so. Basically a lot of servers standing around doing nothing while the 1-3 bartenders they had were running around like crazy. And don't get me started on the music -- just think 90's/2000's type of music. The DJ played Aaliyah, NSync and Britney Spears (pre-2005 Britney). I mean, seriously? Not really the kind of vibe I was looking for. I left this place for Toby Keith's and honestly had a way better time there. Adobe, you'd better step up your game.
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Rocky R.
Went here last night after leaving the sugar factory. I enjoyed it better than the sugar factory. We ordered a bean dip and steak quesadillas to share. I thought they were both tasty. We also shared a drink called the bottom feeder it came in a fishbowl it was just OKAY I didn't like the fruit punch they used it was way too sweet. It was my sisters birthday I told our serve and she brought her over a free shot! The server (she had tons of tattoos on her , can't remember her name) was fabulous she was very attentive and always came to check on us. She explained the menu to us in the beginning. I would def come back.
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Ericka L.
Should've listened to other reviewers, but I technically had no choice as I came here for a party. I had the tacos and I just wish I had saved my money. Even the booze were pretty watered down. Service was spotty. Food was shoddy. Never going back.
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Kevin S.
Our group stopped here for dinner and a drink. They were fairly busy when we walked in. Initially when we put our name on the wait list, it was going to be a 40 minute wait. Somehow we were seated in :30 seconds, which was AWESOME! They have an extensive menu of Tex-mex and bar food, their specialty being fajitas. We ordered a pitcher of patron margaritas with an extra shot and I had the tacos. The margaritas tasted good but didn't seem strong enough for the premium tequila we ordered. The tacos were average at best, ordered corn tortillas but I believe I got flower but was told it's corn. We all question how a corn tortilla was white vs yellow, I'm not Mexican, so what do I know! The atmosphere is really fun and service was good, I believe it's a good place to socialize and have a drink. If your going for good food, you'll be left unfulfilled. I would of given them a 2 1/2 star but I bumped them up because of being seated immediately with out reservations and the place being busy
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Amanda C.
Not sure why this place has such a low rating. I went in after enjoying skating with kids on a weekday and they had $1.50 tacos!!!! They also had a little chips and salsa bar which I thought was cool. The one with the corn was good! It's more Americanized tacos made with ground beef vs carne asada but seriously, it was decent for the price. They gave the kids a lizard toy stuffed with crayons and they sat and enjoyed coloring while they waited. Our waitress was cool. It's not a fancy schmancy place but not a bad spot to grab a bite after building up an appetite from skating.
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C P.
Self seating. Sat down and after 10 min a waitress finally came by. Waitress was fine, don't know why it took so long for someone to help our table. I ordered a shrimp quesadilla for lunch. My friend ordered fajita's. Our orders came and mine was tiny. It was 4 small pieces, cut like a half of a pizza into 4 little triangles. My friend's fajita was a normal sized portion. After finishing up I asked a manager who had happened by our table about the portion size of my order. He said that it had been an appetizer and had gotten moved on the menu to a regular meal area (lunch/dinner). We had already given cash and a credit card to our waitress to split our bill. He said hang on and walked away. In a few minutes he returned and said he would not bill the credit card and just keep our cash. The manager also offered a dessert if we wanted. The bill total was only 25.00 and I gave a 20.00 bill and my friend gave a credit card. We both declined. The wait for a server was a little annoying but no big deal. I had mentioned this to the manager and he informed us of that they have a lot of new wait staff. Sounds fine, just wanted to bring it to his attention. The serving size of the quesadilla did not impress me in the least, and after leaving we both wondered if the meals had been comped and the cash went to the register or elsewhere. My hope is that he gave the waitress the cash.
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Sara L.
My first thought walking into this bar was...oh god it is like a college bar and spring break combined but filled with adults not college students. Walking up to the place the line was wrapped around the side of the building. Surprisingly, the line went really quick and we were inside in less than 10 minutes. No cover, which is nice. However,once inside it was nothing like I imagined. It was like a combination of a college bar and spring break but with adults instead. The menu here consist of margaritas...fish bowls...basic tex mex and bar food. They also have some other fruity drinks where you get the glass (shaped like a lady in a bikini) as a souvenir. Of course that is what I am missing in my china set! Getting a drink at the bar...good luck! There were four bartenders, but one only making drinks for the waitresses. Keep in mind the bar area is pretty big. So be prepared to wait or double fist. Being a classy lady that I am, I ordered a blue mother******. Gotta admit not my choice of drink, but tasted pretty damn good. As for drink prices, they were pretty reasonable. The DJ was pretty good and did requests via Twitter. Fun place...good for a night out with friends if you want to get drunk and dance or be a whooo girl.
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Taylor G.
1 star is kind. Gross. Our waitress was very nice, and attentive. But that's the last good thing I can say. I can not call this Mexican food. It lacked flavor, the rice was less attractive then rice a roni-and less flavor. The tacos were disgusting. How do you get tacos wrong? And my margarita was so sugary I had to pour water in it. Never returning. Not even for drinks.
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Keith Z.
We had a fairly large group come in so off the start I was not expecting the best experience, but this by far was my worst experience. Took a very long time for everyone to get their drinks andnever were asked for refills or any other beverages the entire time we were there. Food was pretty good, definitely unique, and did not take too long to receive the food considering the group we had. Here comes the worst part, we were done for quite some time before she rang up the bill, we actually had to tell a couple different waitresses we needed her to ring up our bills so we could leave. When we got out bills there was about 5 or 6 random tabs open that didn't match any of our orders. Instead it was parts of our bills missing,or double charged. She couldn't remember who got what, so we ended up handing out the bills. This process took about 45 minutes to figure out. She ended up being a new waitress, so I wasn't too mad at her, but why would you let a new waitress tend to a table of a group of almost 20! Pros: Unique food Bright atmosphere Cons: Hit or miss staff
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Parker R.
Yuck! Food would be better out of a can. Atmosphere is perfect for boozy, year round cinco de mayo pro's, but not for a dinner. Servers are there to 'have a good time,' not remembering your order, forgetting they even have tables, and seem to forget that this is a restaurant not a high school meeting spot. With the above comments you'd think at least the drinks would be good....no they were mainly fruit juice which was disappointing. We thought from the moment we sat down and put on the mandatory Mardi Gras beads that this could be a fun night...I guess we may not know as we were dropped the check half way through the meal because they needed to move our table for a live musician who wanted to play for the crowd..what?
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Chatel C.
Adobe Gilas suck & they are racist! I went on my birthday with my fiancee & friends & they turned my fiancee away because he had on fatigue pants..so a week later we revisited the place for them to only turn my fiancee away again..according to security um sir you can't get in because of the lighting of your shoe..what the hell does that mean? He had on a basic pair of white shoes and got turned away. Luckily, we went across to King Bowl and they let us on with mo issues. The food was great at King Bowl & our waiter Kinza was the best. Our waiter even informed that the big group of people that sat behind us had got turned away from Adobe Gillas as well and guess what race they were black...it's so stupid that you continue to turn good customers away..I only gave them 1 star because I'm required to but never again will I visit this place again they ruined my birthday!
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Paula H.
This is not a real Mexican food place. The food is drenched in greasy cheese sauces, the corn chips are artificially colored bright red and green, and even the rice was bright yellow. We came here because one in our party does not eat meat and this seemed the best option in this area. They were supposed to give us a 15% convention discount but it was not applied to the bill. My bad for not noticing earlier. I give them two stars and not one because the $2 tacos were a good deal and because there was a manager making the rounds trying to keep the waitresses on task.
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Ryne D.
Oh Rosemont, you're really gunning to become New Chicago, aren't you? I was quite surprised when my friend elected to hold her birthday party way out here, a good 20 minute L ride - 5 minute bus shuttle - 30 minute L ride - 5 minute free shuttle away from the heart of the city. I had been to other bars in the Rosemont area but not AG yet, and was surprised to see a decently sized (but consistently moving) line. I guess the theme of the bar is spring break? It definitely had a college feel to it. A bar that's ridiculously busy, an emphasis on boozy fruity drinks, and tons of people dancing their butts off. The staff was friendly but nothing irks me more when bartenders forget whose turn it is to order. Come on, I wasn't rocking my bro uniform that night, I should have stood out a little? I actually really enjoyed the music. The DJ was taking requests via Twitter and he was spinning a lot of great music from the 80s to the present, everything from Al Green to Britney Spears. He held it down and even called out guys trying to get up on the stage filled with woo girls who just didn't give a damn. It's not my ideal bar, but probably is my favorite among the ones I've been to in Rosemont (Toby Keith and Five Roses). I don't think I'd go out of my way to come here for myself, but I wouldn't mind if someone organized a night out here either.
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Nat S.
Waitress was awkward and barely talked.. Some of the waitress' shorts were so short that it was disgusting. Got a fishbowl alcohol drink and barely got a buzz!!! It was mostly juice & ice!!! The chairs are sooooooo uncomfortable.
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Danny S.
I went on a Monday night. The place was Not completely empty, there were beer specials and karaoke. There was also a late night menu that have tamales for $2.50, 3 tacos or fries for $6.00. The food was not great but was decent. The late night menu ends at midnight. I've heard from several people in the bar that the place gets really crowded and is a lot of fun on Friday and Saturday nights.
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Wolf R.
This is my last time I been there. Don't go there if you are normal person! If you ask why is in Rosemont too many police patrol on Saturday night the answer is inside this place. Place is always full, people waiting in long line for nothing! I almost been attacked from small Mexicans lot of them there are very angry and pissed off.
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Jenna S.
Seriously avoid this place. 0 stars if possible. Wanted to try it, but apparently since I have art on my skin, I cannot. I've spent thousands of dollars on my ink injections and to be demeaned like I'm a lesser being by ignorant, arrogant owners is pathetic.
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Amber L.
I would never recommend this place to anyone, unless you enjoy places that still discriminate. My boyfriend was denied at the door simply because he has tattoos. Not to mention the door guy was nothing less ran rude and the overall attitude he had was disgusting. Don't waste your time or money on a place that doesn't deserve it.
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Andrea S.
As always this place is horrible. My friend insisted on going after I INSISTED and PROMISED it was the worst place, so I went. What can i really say......The server named Nicole with short hair and caked on clown makeup is rude, distracted, inattentive, and overall unprofessional in every aspect. She says she needs our credit card right off the bat to ring us up before we even ordered anything. We asked her to open up a tab that we did not want to have our card held. I repeated myself several times as she proceeded to argue as if I am stupid and I don't know what is going on like I am stupid. I work in the hospitality industry in the hotel business so read the reviews and know NOT to take any of them by a grain of salt, take all of them literally. Anyone that posts a positive review must either be an employee, the owner it's self on a made-up account, or friends of people that work there. This is THE worst place ever any place you pick blind-folded will be a knockout compared to here. The bouncers are incompetent I believe they have a mental capacity of a 3rd grader. All combined. They are incapable of speaking to people in a calm, intellectual and sophisticated manner. They speak to you like they are ready to fight you or accuse you of something. Expect no class. Expect nothing.
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Diocelina G.
I enjoyed the decor and location of this place, but that was about it. My sister and I shared a vegetarian burrito and a 7 layer dip. Do not come to this place if you're looking for fine, authentic Mexican food. It ALL tasted like Taco Bell on its good days. The burrito was stuffed with 60% onion 40% over cooked mush, and not to mention all the cumin! I'm not sure if that's how the sauce was supposed to taste, but seriously the amount of cumin was off putting. Our server wasn't attentive, she pulled out her cell phone a few feet from our table and I could see she was on Instagram. I also ordered a side of rice and beans and they also tasted like Taco Bell. Beans tasted canned and unseasoned. A very American take on Mexican, not exactly my thing, for some it may be.
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Laura L.
Cliche drinks, bad American-Mexi food, and staff in dire need of proper training? Check check and check! Paid for a pitcher of Patron margaritas. Got a pitcher of ice topped with sour mix. How do I know? I have a young baby at home and have not drank in over a year. After two margaritas I was stone cold sober still. $22 pitcher is a rip off! We ordered the 7 layer dip which was good. Too bad they served it with those cheap tri-colored chips and gave us like 5(ok maybe 10 but not nearly enough). I asked for more and was told it would cost a dollar. Talk about nickel and diming me!! The chips we got were the remnants from the bottom of the bag. No way to eat dip with that. Fail. Mahi tacos were disgusting!!! Some sweet chutney was thrown on top and the fish was COLD. Not cold from sitting out too long, cold from being uncooked. Lucky I have a steel stomach cause it's gurgling and a person would normally be sick right now. I better not or my attorney will contact you. All together add poor service, obnoxiously loud music, poor parking situation and a space lacking personality and it is shocking this place has two stars. One star or less. Skip it skip it skip it!!! 100+ people can't be wrong.
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Michael H.
I just visited this place for the the first time last night. After a great time at Zanies, my cousin and friends thought about getting some food and drinks. At first we were worried that we wouldn't be let in because of their "dress code" (really?). but we were good. we had to wait a while for a table to be arranged for us. Thankfully, they managed to get one for us within 10 minutes. Once we sat down, I ordered a frozen drink, cause I wanted to take home the bikini glass. Then I ordered the carne asada fries. The fries were so good, except the meat was more like "carnitas" instead of carne asada. I should know, I'm Latino. Another weird thing I noticed was when I went to use the restroom. The sign in the door said "Señor". I think it's supposed to say "Señores". Anyway, I thought it was. Good place to eat and drink. Services were great.
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Stefan D.
MUCH better than the Yelp reviews would make you think. Pros: 1) Drink specials, every day of the week (weekend included): Highlights include $4 Long Islands on Thursdays, 2 domestics on Tuesdays, and $15 Fishbowls on Mondays 2) The Margaritas: if you get them on the rocks,rather than frozen, and you order an extra shot (cost is between $1.50-2 extra for it), you'll get a huge, refreshing, and more than adequately boozy drink. But make sure you specify that you want salt. 3) The atmosphere (most nights): If you go here on a weekend evening past 9 PM it will be a sweaty, stinky mess. But other nights, or for lunch, it's a fun, high energy, clean place with enthusiastic service and the live music is always enjoyable in that cover band "let's get another drink and sing along to this song" kind of way. Cons: 1) Extremely busy on weekend evenings, but they do take reservations. Last time I was here on a Saturday, there was a line (at 2am) stretching from the entrance to the parking lot in the back. It becomes a club of sorts after 9/10 pm so be ready for it to get loud and PACKED 2) The food is mediocre. It's far from the best Mexican food around and some offerings are good (I enjoyed the fajitas and the shrimp) but the servings of the some of the dishes are smaller than you'd expect at a Mexican restaurant at that price point (especially the tacos) and other options just aren't that flavorful. It's OK and you won't be hungry but there's better pure Mexican food to be found. All in all, it's a fun joint that oscillates between chill and relaxing on afternoons and maddeningly loud on Friday and Saturday nights.
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Bree B.
Came here with a couple of friends last weekend, not necessarily for the food, but for the awesome looking fish bowls!! I actually loveeeed Adobe. 1.The food is definitely not the best, so I wouldn't really come here for the dining experience. I got the chicken and steak fajitas and they were average. I would recommend munching on appetizers and just drinking away!! 2. The fish bowls are BIG and delicious and not pricey. I paid $20 for mine, which I thought was pretty good considering the size. I have been to other places and paid over $40 for drinks that weren't all that great! 3. The vibe is what's cool about Adobe. When we arrived they were playing some country music but as the night went on, the dj started really turning up the place! Long story short, I danced the night away and left at closing time (oops)! I had an awesome time! 4. If you do want to eat here, you might want to take advantage of the pretty sweet coupon they give when you sign up for their emails. You can do this on their website. It may vary from month to month but when I signed up I got the "buy one dinner get one free" coupon!!
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Jackie M.
I love this place, have been there in early evening for happy hour where they have 1/2 off appetizers and beers on sale. Nachos platter is good! I love love love the coronarita, coronas in a HUGE frozen margarita. The fishbowls are also good, purple one is too sweet for me. At night the atmosphere is great, this place gets packed and DJ is pounding good music, stage to dance on. I love it.
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Henry T.
Yelp says don't come here for food. Well, after a long day, following that up with a rather long drive to Chicago, we ended up needing a place near O'Hare to eat and grab a few drinks before the weekend conference. So we ended up here. Yelp is on point: food here is not good. It's burrito is overly salted. Portion is decent, but you get tired of it very quickly. It can get really crowded on weekend nights and makes it difficult to find a table. The pros of this is that the screens are plentiful and large. If there was a game going on you'd be able to watch from almost any seat. If not, they do play music and it can get pretty loud. Servers are nice and come by often to check on your needs. Props (and +1 star) to them!
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Mike G.
What can I say (good or bad) that hasn't already been said? The atmosphere here is great especially on a warm summer night. The food is just kinda meh, its really just bland food shaped like Mexican cuisine. Even the guacamole made tableside had no distinctive taste to it. Come for drinks (avoid the food) and if you're set on Mexican, stop at Taco Bell on your way home.
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Claudea H.
Not as bad as some folks experience. Took 14 mins to get a drink at the bar. Took 45 mins to get our food. Waitress and manager kept coming out and apologizing. Food was ok. Front desk could be a bit more friendly, almost to the point of rude. Only two tables have real chairs, all the rest are high tops, so if you are short, have kids or back trouble, or foot or leg problems, or older and don't feel like climbing into a chair, you are pretty much screwed, or willing to wait a long time for those two low tables.
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Brian P.
The only reason why I give it one star is because the waiter was really nice. Then about 10 minutes in, a second waitress comes in and says she is the second waitress in our table. Two waitresses for our table of 5 people. My buddy commented twice the tip. I ordered the Fajitas and there was hardly any meat on it. The price tag was about $16. I also noticed it was a wannabe Mexican restaurant/Bar/Club. This place is very confusing. Not sure what it's trying to be. Either way I will definitely not be going back.
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Yuri S.
Good place, good food - good vibe and drinks! We came in on Fri at 3pm they had free chips and salsa!
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Bill Y.
This was not our first second or even third choice for dinner, but all the restaurants in the convention center area were looking at 2 hour waits, so here we were. We were concerned by the review, but the food actually surprised us. I have to admit that it's not the best Mexican restaurant, but certainly not the worst. We ordered combination fajitas, a carnitas plate, and a hamburger. All 3 dishes were prepared well. It was a fulfilling meal at an expected price for a convention center area. Would I call it authentic Mexican? No. But if you think of it as American meal with a south of the border flair, it was okay. This restaurant is LOUD, so be prepared to not enjoy much of a conversation.
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Ashley C.
This is where you go if you want to pretend you're on the set of Jersey Shore. Came here for a friends birthday party despite the reviews I'd seen. Also, it's pretty pathetic that I paid $14!! for a margarita that tasted like sour mix & ice that didn't give me a buzz in the slightest, & it was huge, which makes it even worse that I didn't. Other people I was with were dumb enough to get more than one. One girl had 2 whole ones to herself & nothing. A Corona-rita was $22!!! WTF Thought I'd stay away from the crappy overpriced margaritas for the rest of the night if I wasn't even gonna get a buzz & just stick to beer & ended up paying 4 freaking dollars for a BOTTLE of Miller Lite, not even tap. No thanks.
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Julie T.
I decided to come here the other day after going to see a movie at Muvico around 2 pm. When you walk in, it actually looks really cool! Lots of room, and a fun and festive "loft type" feel. The service however was awful!!!! Our server was Colleen. She was rude off the bat. No idea why. I was in the service industry once, so i normally never write bad reviews on people, but she was just terrible. The place was very empty, had maybe 5 tables full. When we sat down, it took her 25 min for her to finally come around and take our food order. Once our food order came, I realized that half of my order wasn't right. I didn't bother fixing it, as she didn't come to our table again, until bringing us the check.
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Kim E.
Not worth money, patience or time. My friends and I came here for dinner and a drink before heading to the theater. And quite honestly, I think I will just eat at Muvico next time. Their margaritas are not a good deal. They were watered down and still not cheap. Our service was awful. The waitress did not write down our order (we were a party of 5) and of course got our order messed up. My cousin actually waited about 10 minutes for her taco salad after we all had received our entrees. Paying our bill was a whole other fiasco. Overall, just a super tacky place. I don't understand restaurants like these. The girls are in tank tops and booty shorts and you pay $$ for a drink and they serve it either in a plastic cup or a tacky souvenir. I am not on spring break nor at a college bar, please serve my drink in a proper glass. I will not be returning.
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Francesca L.
IF YOU WANT TO HAVE A GOOD, FUN TIME...DO NOT GO HERE! I literally just left this "restaurant" and I was treated worse than a black man in a white supremacy house! HOLY CRAP do NOT go here! We were in town for a convention..I am a young white woman (if that matters) who is considered good looking. We sauntered into this bar and started loudly (and good naturedly) going "Wooooo!!!" for the random karaoke people on stage and the big fat ugly bouncer told us to stop immediately or we would be ejected. I said "Excuse me? Are you kidding?" and he told me I was being disruptive and would have to leave. I was with a client and coworker and was beyond mortified. I have never been kicked out of a restaurant in my life! It was confusing and embarrassing. I should also mention we had spend about $80 so far on drinks. I told that big ugly bouncer we were simply supporting strangers singing karaoke and not trying to start any trouble, but it didn't matter a lick. SO if you want to have a good time, do NOT GO HERE! Seriously...I am not exaggerating...
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Mel M.
Good location. Bad margaritas. So-so food. Our pitcher of margaritas with Patron was not only weak, but it also tasted like salty, watered down lime mix. Fajita burritos with shrimp was decent, but not great. Guac was just okay. Chips were from a bag. Service was slow. Won't go back!.
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Sarah R.
I was here for a bachelorette party a few days ago. The place was okay. Some of the drinks I had were okay, some not good at all. The rum runner and strawberry margarita were all right. I tried a regular margarita and I didn't like it. I tried the strawberry daiquiri and it was disgusting. On the other hand the food was pretty good. We split a few apps: queso fundido, guacamole and chips and salsa. We also split fajitas: steak, chicken and shrimp. We enjoyed all the food. The service was really good. We didn't have to wait long for anything and they replaced the things we were unhappy with. And they validated so parking was free. I won't be making any special trips back, but maybe if I'm in the area and there is no wait.
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Kelly C.
We came here for dinner prior to bowling at the new alley next door. This new mexican establishment has the surprising hours of being open until 4am 7 days a week! You'd almost think it's Vegas. The food is definitely subpar, but service was friendly, drinks are plentiful. Go here for the bar (and watching sports on massive screens) not the food.
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Joyce P.
Decent food and drink. Bar atmosphere but fun outdoor patio and live band was playing in the square below. Recommend for chill drinking time.
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K L.
This place was a disappointment. Went with friends and had to wait a long time for everything, had about 8 different waitresses waiting on our table. The food was not good at all. Go to other Mexican restaurants like Maria's, which is not far from here and way better food and service.
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Carman M.
I have never been so disrespected or discriminated against in my entire 36yrs. My husband and I decided that we would come to Rosemont for date night. We chose a random place, something we often do, Adobe Gilas was our place of choice. Who can turn down a great Margarita. After standing in line for 10min, the security then tells me I can not enter into Adobe because of my hand tattoo(a heart). At first I thought he was joking, then realize this was a serious situation.I WAS LIVID!! It's a Freaking hand heart tattoo, are you freaking serious??? I'm not a member of the Russian mob, black panther or a danger to society. I am a married woman who wanted to spend a nice evening out with her husband, but instead I was shunned. This is bad business especially for first time customers. I can't see a logical explanation as to why this is a rule. I will never patronage your restaurant nor recommend it to others especially since half of America has tattoos.
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Kamilah S.
Awesome time. They play nice music, good drinks, the place gets real crowded and hot, but we sat outside and we could feel the air from the inside, so it wasn't to bad. Also, if you fall asleep @ the table, they will escort you out. Don't ask me how I know.
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Mandy B.
This place is so generic and cheesy. I think is actually prefer going to Taco Bell. Guacamole had fresh avocado but was rather small and bland. Steak fajitas were ok but had a strange flavor on them. No free chops&salsa which should be illegal IMO.
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Rawlins R.
I came to Adobe briefly for one Friday night. The Rosemont area is accessible by train from the Blue Line. We usually get off at Rosemont and walk to the local bars. While at Adobe we had a fish bowl that is deceptively intoxicating. Be careful and don't drink to fast as you can't taste a drop of alcohol in it. But I can tell you there is and it will hit you without warning. Gilas has a small area
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Nancy F.
Place sucked. 4 chips with the shrimp tacos. And they were not good. Only reason I gave two stars is because is the service was good.
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Tiffany Y.
At this casual restaurant, I ordered chips and salsa, quesadillas, and a margarita. The menu had other foods such as salads, burgers, tacos, and burritos. All of the food tasted OK, but it wasn't anything to recommend to other people. I felt a little disappointed to visit this restaurant with some of my business colleagues when we were in town for a meeting about Hispanics. It was average at best and not high-quality Mexican food. The wait staff was nice and served us well.
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Douglas W.
Avoid for too slow service in overloaded bar and restaurant demand. Just step next door for better service. Got my mac n cheese and was weak on quality. Sad to see a great place pander to volume over quality.
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Jessica A.
Good place for drinks but sometimes it takes a very long time to get one just because they seem to be a little understaffed.
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JamelnOscar C.
Where do I begin... Best margaritas and servers- I will give them that. I've been here a couple of times and if you get there past 9pm- it's a NIGHTMARE! No matter how crowded the place has been the servers were always great. The reason I'm giving them a 1 star is because the door people act like it's a nightclub that you have to dress up for.- its a BAR! not a high scale downtown Chicago club/lounge. I'm a young professional so I want to be treated that way. The bouncer said my boyfriend was not wearing the proper attire to get in. Seriously? I won't be going there after 9pm- ever again. That type of judgmental behavior is uncalled for. Go somewhere else and save yourself the hassel. Oh yea, parking is a nightmare as well.
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Cassandra H.
Great atmosphere. This place is perfect if you want to have good drinks and hear great music. The food is average but everything else makes up for it. I recommend making a reservation as my party experienced an hour wait to be seated. Also make sure you ask about the drink specials.
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Oscar L.
I remember visiting this place like it was just yesterday, it was an oddly warm day for December it has been a very long work week and many of my friends have been suffering from cabin fever. We were all nearly on the verge of going mad until my friend's girlfriend had suggested Adobe Gilas. Made our way to the resturant on a friday night around 9. Locating parking wasn't difficult and the first thing we saw getting out of the garage was the ice rink outside. To our suprise it was hosting a hockey game which increased my desire to get a drink and start drinking the night away. We went in and asked for seats the hostess, with a pleasent smile that i still remember till today, said all seats are up for grabs. My party and I began our journey to scout out a table. After 20 minutes of having to outwit and manipulate other customers of their tables. Lucky for my party I was there and with just my presence a party of ten professional body builders got up and with fear painted on their faces and shame in their eyes gave up their table.... To be frank this review will only get longer so to sum it up the waitress was nice the food sucked and was over price but the atmosphere was fun. Come here if you have money and want to pay alot for watered down drinks. Ps the waitress was awesome.
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Rita B.
5 stars for the band, 0 stars for the customer service, 2 stars for the food. I give this place 1 star bc our server was so rude and inattentive. I'll give this place another chance, but based on other reviews it seems like we all had the same awful waitress....
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Kaja P.
I like to go there with my friends!! We always have fun and the drinks have a good price for us at least :). I really enjoyed the nachos. Really looking for another fun night at Adobe Gilas!
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Joseph A.
5th time here and it is strictly a drinking place from now on. Fajitas were bland. So was the appetizer. Too many good places surrounding this dump to settle for bland and weak food
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Estevan F.
Overall bad food, limited beer selection and attitudes from the bouncers/hosts doesn't give this place a good image. The waitresses and bartenders are nice eye candy and the only thing positive about this place. But seriously is this place a restaurant ? A bar ? Or a wanna be nightclub with karaoke ? The band / DJ stage is small and surrounded by tables with no dance floor. Doesn't matter you won't see it anyways because of their layout. Just confused on what image this place is going for. 3 reasons for the 1 Star Rating. First the bouncers/hosts have an attitude problem regarding their dress code. Didn't know this was a high scale nightclub in downtown Chicago. Hilarious when the staff is wearing gym shoes and waitresses wearing booty shorts and spaghetti strap T-Shirts. I could care less now just odd because a few months ago our group came here late night with causal attire. Second the beer selection is horrid. I asked the waitress about their IPA selection and was told we have 312.... Finally the food.. This place is labeled as Mexican. Our table tried the fajitas and steak tacos. Well it's horrible from the rice to the meats and all the way down to the old produce. Also no corn tortillas? Really?
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Julie O.
Met friends here for drinks. They were staying in the area, and this just happened to be the place they stopped at. Probably because it was a super nice summer day and there is an outdoor area that was just delightful. We did not have any sort of serious food, but what we munched on was fine. We were drinking mostly beer, with a couple margaritas mixed in. All was well. We had a great server. Parking ticket needs to get validated before you leave if you park there.
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Toni B.
So Im confused about this place. My gf said they play hip hop music, but when I looked online it was showing a Mexican restaurant... So when we got here...sure enough there were people eating their Mexican food...and a group of people booty poppin' by the DJ. Good music though I must say. I ordered a pomegranate margarita which was very yummy. They do have drink specials even on the weekend, so make sure you ask before you buy your drinks! On Fridays they have $12 margarita pitchers (on the rocks and regular). Definitely get there early...there were NO tables, and no where really to stand. Luckily some folks asked us if we wanted to join them at their table. I would come back if my girlfriends wanted to...would lie to try their food sometime though...did look pretty damn good..
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Amy D.
They fucking suck never go there the reason they are in business is Bc they favor people they know. WHY THE FUCK ARE YOU OPEN? Never go there they fucking suck. Please close down. You suck and please close down. Me and my friend were dancing came back to the bar and they cut us off Bc we were "to drunk" Bc we were dancing. So they cut us off. You obviously can't leave and have fun with your friends. They suck
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Britt C.
This could be a great place for some summer day drinking with friends! They have happy hour $1.50 tacos and a salsa bar + a 2nd floor patio seating. Sounds like a good day drinking place to me. They also have fishbowls! My favorite! I was just at lunch so I decided to be good and opted for a Tijuana Tourbus which has 3 of their frozen drinks combined! Sidenote: if you don't want the souvenir bikini glass you can get it in a regular cup and save a whopping 75 cents. To eat, I went with my typical "mexican" plate. Enchiladas! They had char-grilled chicken, which seemed like the safe choice. However, I also saw mahi as an option....I really didn't know how that would be. I always get chicken. I asked my waitress about it and she said if I wanted I could do one of each. Perfect! Also, glad I did. I actually really liked the mahi, if I were to go again I would just order the mahi. My dish also came with a little side of rice with some beans and tomato mixed in. It was nice. Overall, it was pretty decent. I don't know if I would be craving this place or running back but for wandering in - it was good!
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Sarah T.
Wow. This place is terrible. Saturday night and this place is still fairly empty. This guacamole is 5/10. I would never come back and give money to this place.
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Stacey K.
Well. That was 3 hours of my life that I'll never get back. While I was on my way here for a co-worker goodbye party, I did think of Nichole K.'s review that she had posted just days before. I did not have a say as to where this little soiree would take place, so I tried to be optimistic. First impression: the decor. I don't get it. It's like the product of Ed Debevic's one night fling with Chi Chi's. What is it? Mexican? Armericana? And nice, stupid music, by the way. A Rolling Stones song was immediately followed by something by Phillip Phillips (or whatever his name is). Um. Sure. Maybe it was just the alcohol. Wait........NO! It COULDN'T have been the alcohol, silly! THEY DON'T PUT ANY IN THEIR DRINKS!!!!! I swear to you, my three girlfriends (who are also my co-workers) and I put away two margaritas in about 32 minutes and felt...........nothing. Another girl across the table had a gin and tonic and reported it was pretty much just tonic. We agreed we would take advantage of their $1 taco special. Blah. I got two chicken tacos. I could have made better. And I don't really cook. The guac was pretty good. To add insult to a no-buzz injury, I got lost in the damn, stupid parking garage. The people who constructed that; had they never heard of SIGNAGE? For F*** sake! It just compounded my disgust. Mexican isn't my all-time favorite cuisine. I like it alot, but don't ever crave it. After this night, Taco Bell excites me more. In fact, I'd sleep in their parking lot if they started offering margaritas. No way they could be worse than the Kool-Aid slush shit they charged us for at A.G. Stay. Away.
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Yanyao N.
Remember when this area only housed Muvico? I come back a year later and there are these crazy looking bars everywhere. Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill?! Where am I? Anyway, I wanted to watch a movie, but we ended up having an hour to kill, so, we had to pick a place to sit outside and get a drink. The Irish pub? The German Hofbrauhaus? No, and no, and definitely not anything to do with Toby Keith. The clear winner was the place where lizards like to drink margaritas. One of the nice things about Adobe Gilas is that their patio is on the second floor, and overlooks the big green patch that used to be an ice rink (and also the highway). Oh, Rosemont. But, it was beautiful out, and one of the few days of the year that I will actually voluntarily sit outside for a drink, so J had to take advantage. The drinks menu isn't organized too well, and can be a bit confusing. There are drinks you can order where you get to keep the girl in a bikini glass. There are giant margaritas with 2 Coronas stuck in them. I opted for the 14oz. frozen strawberry margarita, which was perfect for the day. J's regular margarita on the rocks was no good though. Also, the chips and salsa needs to come with more chips. Always more chips. I had an enjoyable time. Service was friendly. People were yelling at the TV (Bulls game). The sun was shining. The temperature wasn't too hot. I can only imagine what this place becomes at night - I was there on a Saturday afternoon and it was pretty quiet.
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Alexandra W.
I love the food at this place. I usually go during the day and things are usually great. However.. I was just there on this Saturday night. We were on our way in and we were stopped because my brother in law had Jordans on. The security guard proceeded to tell is that you cannot wear gym shoes in the bar. This caused a bit of confusion considering the fact that two other gentlemen that were with us were wearing gym shoes and they were already in the bar. We kept our composure as we watched three more gentlemen walk in the bar wearing gym shoes... This was an obvious act of racial profiling. I am completely disgusted with the way my brother in law was treated and I suggest adobe takes a better look at there staff.
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Lupe M.
This reminds me of some of the bad Mexican places down in Miami...except that there's no excuse for a bad Mexican place in Chicago. Awful dj, weak drinks, unattractive staff in short shorts and tank tops, and they have a dress code? The salsa tasted like ketchup...no spice whatsoever. The food is so blah! Taco Bell with attempted club ambiance. Oh and the men's bathroom door should read "Señores" not Señors. Who approved that?? Honestly, those giving a positive review must all be kids with limited Chicago dining and nightlife experience. Will NOT be going back.
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Jay Z.
Absolutely terrible. Order $15 fajitas, no salsa shows with the meager offerings...ask for some salsa - check shows a .75 cent charge, are you EFFING KIDDING ME!? NEVER again.
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Rob W.
OK, I have not experienced the "late night havoc" that many of the Yelpers seem to have - my experience is limited to a request for some gift certificates to be included in a door prize raffle and a lunch around 2 in the afternoon. As for the gift cert request, I approached all the businesses in the Rosemont Entertainment District for them and Adobe Gilas was among the most responsive. Totally accommodating and helpful. I was so pleased that I chose to try the place out for lunch on my next visit. For that lunch, I ordered a frozen golden margarita and their Monday lunch special, fajitas (I went with steak). At the $9.99 lunch special price, the fajitas were a good choice. They come with three flour tortillas wrapped (almost too tightly) in aluminum foil. The flavor was pretty good and the portion adequate. At the usual price ($12.99, I believe), I wouldn't have been as enthusiastic. The margarita was OK - I've had better and worse. The plastic cup that it comes in kind of detracts a bit, but low overhead is a bit of a theme throughout the restaurant. Kim has assisted me on both visits and has been outstanding - great personality and really pleasant. I'll be back - though likely not too late at night.
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Nichole C.
No. Just...no. My husband and I came to grab some dinner (and margaritas?) after a Wolves game and got DENIED entry because of what we were wearing (he was in sweatpants, we had on t-shirts and hoodies, hats, etc.). Apparently, after 9 pm Adobe Gilas turns into a club. Who knew? I mean, I understand having a dress code at a certain point, I GUESS, but when I walk into a restaurant for dinner at 9:02, and I look into the bar area and see nothing but people dressed down (and eating the guacamole that should be in MY MOUTH), yet still get denied? No. This place officially has the infamous Nichole shun. It's not like Rosemont Park is that great to begin with, but with bourgeois places like this (who don't have the right to even PRETEND to be fancy)? I may never come back at all.
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M. K.
The location and service was good. However as another stated- Taco Bell quality food which isn't bad...if you are at a Taco Bell, very weak Margaritas, so loud that I literally could not hear the persons next to me...ugh. Just awful. Do the proprietors of Adobe Gilas bother to read Yelp reviews for a "hint" on how to improve? Wow.
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Nelly S.
I think the can improve way more, my husband and I went there to meet some friends that were inside already, the guys at the entrance ask for id and then say "is 2 dollar donation for charity" so I sai no thank you,but he said I had to pay which I know 2 dollars is nothing but the attitude he gave me plus is a donation but I have to, then IS NOT a donation meaning I have to PAY other wise I don't get in.. So I gave them the money so we could go meet our friends I refuse to stay and we all end of going to kings bowl.. Tell you this I will never be back and i will share my experience with others.
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Jan R.
I strongly don't recommend this bar to everybody! They charged us $15.- for one beer!!! Such an expensive beer is not in downtown!!! And we had got a beer in plastic glasses!!!!!
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Valerie W.
Unfortunately, there just aren't too many good things I can say about Adobe Gilas... well, maybe one thing. The location is good. Its centered at the new Park at Rosemont, overlooking the ice skating rink (which I think they turn into a soccer field in the summer?) and the new Hofbrauhaus. It is located on the second floor, above Toby Keith's. The restaurant consists of a bar area and all high-top tables (from what I could see.) Some of the chairs had very small "backs" while others were just stools. Not very comfortable to sit in. The menu seems... confused. Yes, they have "Mexican" fare, but they also have burgers, chicken sandwiches, and buffalo wings. I wasn't really sure what to make of it. We ordered the table-side guacamole, which was actually pretty tasty. It was not served with enough chips though. (Also, what type of Mexican restaurant doesn't have complimentary chips and salsa on the table?) I ordered the steak tacos, which on the menu boasted either corn or flour tortillas, avocado cream, cheese, and cabbage slaw, and pico. A few items of note: 1. The server did not ask if I (or anyone else) wanted corn or flour tortillas. She asked one of the four of us if we'd like a side of guacamole with our tacos, but not the other three. I was pretty much stunned when the entrees arrived. Three very flat, barely full, flour tortillas, lifelessly thrown into a basked with a scoop of rice and beans (mixed together, not separate.) Like I said, the tacos were pretty slim. Maybe a 1/2 ounce of meat? No avocado cream. Lettuce, not slaw, and I couldn't tell if there was cheese, or if the tortilla was just gummy. Basically no taste whatsoever. In a nutshell, Adobe Gilas is sub-par institutional food. It wouldn't even be blasphemous to say you can get better tacos at Taco Bell.
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XL V.
If you like mediocre Mexican food, you may order food here. I've been here numerous times but ordered food only twice. I was slightly disappointed each time because the flavor of the food is always slightly off; salsa and black beans taste like they could have come from a can. Yellow Mexican rice is very salty and can be runny. Tortillas are comparable to store-bought ones; maybe one notch above. However, I was able to eat each dish each time because they weren't completely horrible. Service is fairly quick and friendly. I've always been served within a few minutes of seating, even on a pretty busy night and the waitresses were always professional and nice. What I like the most about Adobe is the dancing. The DJ rocks and the dance floor is fairly small but there's a dance platform for the ladies. Ladies, you can dance without being groped! That's always a plus on the dance floor when you want to have fun but don't want to deal with drunk guys trying to grind up against you. I'd definitely come back here if I make it back to the Rosemont area! This would be my top recommendation for those who want to have fun on the dance floor without a huge crowd.
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Dinah T.
So this is my first time here and I went with some friends for an Adult Night At Last, no kiddies outing! It was the only place around the Rosemont area that can accommodate 20 of us for dinner. If it's the first time coming here, you'll get lost cause you have to park in a parking lot. But when you eat in the area they'll comp our parking stub. The place itself is in front of the ice skating rink which is pretty kewl. You have to climb about two flights of stairs to the restaurant. We sat against the wall in a long booth chair with high tables and separate chairs on the other side of the table. It was a perfect location, close to the stage where a DJ was setting up. I have to give our blonde waitress Amanda 4.5 stars on her service on a Saturday night! She was very attentive of our party food, drinks, cleaning up our table and she was also so nice to break out our bills per couple even though we were a bigger party. Really she didn't make a pissy face about it! We ordered the following: -Spicy Guacamole appetizers creamy with a kick and the serving bowl was also edible. They just needed to add more chips, if you ask for more it's $1.00 more for another batch of chips. -Lizard Legs but really they're chicken wings. We had the Traditional Buffalo Style. Nothing special, it was kind of dry actually (over cooked). -I got the 3 soft shell tacos with Mojo Pork. I asked for Corn but ended up with Flour soft shells. I complained, Amanda was apologetic and got me a new plate of food with corn soft shells. The shells were single shells not double that you would get in a Mexican restaurant. She also allowed us to keep my flour tacos so of course my friends devoured them:) -The rice mixed with black beans that came with my meal was flavorful. The 2nd batch with the corn soft shells tacos was way better than the floured one. They gave me more meat and juicier. I think they knew they messed up so they made it up to me, good job guys! -Hubby got the Blackend Mahi soft shell tacos, he liked it but the mango salsa was a bit too sweet for him but the fish was nice and flaky not overly cooked. -My friends next to me ordered the Sizzling Fajitas with Char Grilled Steak and Shrimp. The portion was really for 1 person not 2, sad face of her hubby. This place was packed and so busy that night that they ran out of actual margarita glasses, really you ran out? So we ended up with margarita in a plastic cup...boo lost one star there! Their cups were flimsy too that we spilled 1/2 of it on the table...oh Amanda what's with the cups? She again apologized and got us a new cup of margarita but in another plastic cup, but hey we got to keep the 1/2 that was still left in our 1st cup! The place was loud, reminds me of Hugo Frogs or Margarita-ville. Semi dark and they played pop music and then clubbing type music once the DJ starting spinning. The crowd for dinner seemed a bit older but when the DJ started spinning, the crowd looked like in their twenties, ah to be that young again! The stage/dance floor was a bit small but great way to squeeze in and dance with someone you likely but not look like you like them ya know. They had flat screen TVs around the room showing mostly sports. There was a huge bar in the back and another set of tables in a semi open area that looked brighter than where we sat. The drinks were pretty good, some of us ordered frozen drinks in a Souvenir bikini glass and yes guys you can keep the glass:) Overall, not a bad experience. It's really a place to be "seen" there was even a long line outside the door for people to get in and it was 11pm and COLD outside burrr! The food and drinks are just OK. Nothing that I would go out of my way to come back here. I wouldn't really bring a 1st date here, again it gets really loud. It is a good place to hang out with the guys or the gals and go wild and crazy loud, isg, isg isg...wanna drink and dance the night away!?!
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Yari S.
I came here for my birthday with a couple of friends to have dinner and some drinks. I love their decor and the area was okay. The seating area was all missed match, with a table with no chairs to a table with 8 chairs. The waitress staff was friendly and always attentive to us. The drinks were okay but my ultimate favorite drink is the banana strawberry drink that comes with a lady in a bikini glass. OMG that is soo good. I can honestly say I do not remember how the food was because i kept on drinking the banana strawberry drink but I can update my review after our HS reunion on the 5th of April. We are all supposed to head here first before making our way around Rosemont. Until then.....
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Melanie T.
I had already read the reviews and I wasn't too excited about this place besides the fact that we were going for my cousin's birthday Our server, I thought, was great. She had a super unique name that I forgot, doh! I ordered a pitcher of something that is like a Coronrita(?). The drink was watered downed and half way through tasted like Corona on the rocks. I don't know, I didn't really enjoy it. Then someone came to clear off our table and took my drink. Luckily our server brought me a whole new pitcher, which I was hoping would be better...not the case. Other people we were with ordered the Fish Bowl drinks and drinks that came with souvenirs and they all said the same thing...that their drinks tasted watered down. I liked the music they played while were there for dinner. We've come on another night for their night life and I'm not a fan of it. Again, I like the music and there's no cover to get in but it's super hot and gets very, very crowded in there. I mean shoulder to shoulder crowded. I don't like places like that. I'm not freshly 21 or a sardine. I believe everyone needs a little bit of personal space and Adobe is lacking that.
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penny p.
This is how Adobe grill rips you off we showed up with the party of 4 and we got charged a gratuity charge of a group of a party of 8 even know we had 6 when we are closed out the tab we got charged for two extra people walking up. They charge you the tips they think a disty waitress who couldn't remember 1 beer should get. Be wary when meeting friends there they'll charge you for there tip as well as yours even if your friends paid for there owns drinks be aware DO NOT RUN A TAB HERE
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B R Hungry X.
Crowded, music is good, but no personal space. Food is generic mexican and drinks are watered down. If you are 21 you might like this place, if you are over 26, it can get annoying real fast. Fishbowl drinks full of sugar, hangover just waitin for you!
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Corey S.
nice place to meet people for drinks and appetizers. Food is ok, just average. Tables are not good for dining with friends which will last over an hour. Tall tables with uncomfortable chairs, which make sitting for longer than an hour very uncomfortable. Very Average, especially with better restaurants in Rosemont Park.
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Adam D.
High hopes shattered by arrogance and ridiculous limitations. Celebrating a good friend's birthday, we first had dinner around the corner. We are a bit of a festive bunch that enjoy getting our 'sweat on', so of course our hopes were high that we'd be able to enjoy the rest of the night dancing. Dinner was a bit early and so we were a bit early for the 'shift' in atmosphere for this place as well. That didn't stop us as we made our way through the somewhat crowded dinner to the back where we waited for the beats to start dropping. 10pm rolls around and the DJ is ready to go. By now my group of friends is already a sweaty mess, but we weren't ready to stop, nor were we drunk or rowdy; mostly because their drinks are expensive and watered down. The Music started up and my group of friends (mostly girls) hopped up on stage and started their groove thang. I had a slight feeling this was one of the places that restricts guests on stage, and of course a few seconds into having fun with my friends here comes 'security' asking me to get down. Bummed and a little embarrassed, my dancing didn't stop as I just continued on the floor... alone, as my friends continued to dance on stage. More people joined in the stage was getting full and people were having fun. Things began to heat up, of course I'm a sweaty mess and my only option at the time was to remove my first layer which revealed my tanktop underneath. I turned to the birthday girl who convinced me to take it off... "This isnt' a good idea, I guarantee they tell me to put it back on". Within seconds the bouncers were back tell me I had to put my shirt back on... I looked at my friend, she looked at me... "For real" she exclaimed... "it's not like you were naked or anything". Not being one who likes confrontation, I followed the rules.. but after getting in trouble the stage cleared out, and not just by my group of friends; but by everyone. They were able to squash the fun completely by two simple rules that quite honestly make no sense, and are a bit immature and unfair. Just before leaving, I asked to speak to management, to better understand the rules they had imposed. I was directed to Scott Kwiatkoski and asked 'What did I do to warrant being removed from the stage?" Mr Kwiatkoski replies: "We just don't like men on stage. We've found that it causes problems." "Err; so because once upon a time your company witness troublesome guys on stage, you've castrated all men who walk in the the club, limiting what they are allowed to do?" "It's just our policy, there isn't anything I can do about it" Mr Kwiatkoski replied. "OK; what about my shirt, I didn't see anything that said there was a dress code..." "I'm sorry, yeah, there is a plaque at the front door you must have missed that states we won't allow tank tops." he says. I wasn't really expecting much from them considering I'm one of many who have dealt with this, but I still felt cheated and bit disrespected. So. My advice to anyone looking to enjoy themselves and not be judged because of your gender, find somewhere else to party it up. I won't be recommending this place to anyone.
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Adam S.
I hate posting a bad review but this place is pretty horrible. I will preface by saying I went there around 10:30pm on a Saturday night so maybe they were "off" their game but this place did nothing for me. First off, the service was not good at all. It didn't take too long to get seated (it wasn't that crowded though) but our waitress took forever to take our drink orders and then finally our food orders. On the food side, this place is really hard to tell what they are trying to be. Obviously the menu is Mexican-ish in nature but they also have non-Mexican items (burgers, sandwiches, mac & cheese, etc). I ordered the Baja burger and it was absolutely disgusting. The meat tasted horrible and not even like a burger. I would have preferred a burger from McDonald's. The toppings (salsa, cheese, lettuce, etc) on the burger were also gross. As a table we ordered chips & salsa and they tasted like a can of Pace salsa was dumped into a bowl and placed on the table with regular chips. I was with 4 other friends and they all did not like their main dishes either (tacos, another burger, quesadillas & a chicken sandwich). The drinks did look pretty good but we weren't drinking that night so we were unable to confirm if they were good or not. Maybe you can go there for their drinks before a movie at Muvico or just a "hang out" night but skip the food. There are way better food options in walking distance.
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Jon I.
Adobe Gila's, a white man's vision of a Mexican cantina. Good luck even finding the place or trying to maneuver the maze that is the garage parking. The layout of the parking garage is indescribably frustrating, you have to experience it to believe someone actually put time into designing it as something other than a terrible joke. The bar's decor is laughable, the music is terrible, the drinks are gimmicks that are more sugary sweet than alcoholic, and while I didn't try the food, the guys next to me said it wasn't anything special to be paying as much as they did. -1 STAR = Decor I walked in and was met by a strange vision of a Mexican cantina. The single bar area was some sort of tin shack theme. I mean stereotypes were abound, including a lowrider bicycle hanging above a set of stairs. The walls were filled with Dos Equis man cut outs, corona advertisements, I mean everything that screams Mexican with none of the authencity. -1 STAR = Music I believe music should be the draw of any good bar. If you go into a certain place you define yourself by the type of music you play, sure you can switch the style from night to night; but the vast differences in styles of music left me confused. One second I'm dancing to Kanye West, next comes on latin music, next is the Cha-Cha.... Where am I? -1 STAR = Drinks I paid $18 for a Chumbucket Fishbowl. It was a concoction that was spit out of what looked like a horchata dispenser you'd see at a Mexican place. 84oz to myself in about 20 mins left me more with a stomach ache than a buzz. The sugar was overwhelming. After tasting the frozen magarita in a pitcher for $12, I had enough. The secret of a great drink is a good mix between acidity, sugar, and alcohol. Light on the alcohol and heavy on the other two makes for a bad combo. Bottom Line: Adobe Gilas tries to be everything to everybody, and maybe it's working for them because the place was PACKED. But it wasn't for me. A lack of class or distinction puts you in a group I'd rather not go to.
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Vee C.
Do NOT come here! Sucky service! Food is meh at best. Also someone vomited on the floor and the clean up was terrible. There was still remnits of vomit on the floor. Hated it!
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Vandna B.
We were looking to experience something new in the Rosemont area last night. We came across this place before going to see a movie at Muvico. It's more of a casual bar type atmosphere with loud music. We were seated in their "patio" area and our server came not too long afterwards. We asked her suggestion on the food and drinks. She said that the fajitas were great. My husband ordered the chicken fajitas and I ordered the blackened mahi fajitas. The skillet that the meat came in was filled with lots of veggies but very little protein. The mahi was not very flavorful and the veggies were soaked in grease. As soon as I went to eat my second fajita, I found a large HAIR in the lettuce that they gave on the side. Absolutely disgusting! I brought it to the server's attention and she brought me a new plate. She's like we can give you a discount for that. Really? I lost my appetite and was completely turned off by the discovery in my food. We got the bill and they had given us a few dollars off for my entree. As much as I appreciate the "discount", I will not be coming back after my experience. We dropped almost $50 for a sub par meal! I was really disappointed and disgusted by the lack of cleanliness at this place.
(1)
Reed N.
Note this review is for the bar and entertainment... no food. I came here after the Hofbrauhaus closed at 11pm on a Monday. I has customers with me and wanted to entertain them a little longer. 2am qualifies. : ) So, if you want to drink until late and walk safely to your hotel, you can do that here. The beer and liquor selection was quite fine. Bells Oberon wheat beer from Michigan was my choice... Bells is so damn good... what other choice did I have? LOL The entertainment when I was there was karaoke. It was hopping. There was a good mixture of songs being sung and most folks did pretty well... no sonic bombs. I enjoy watching the average jane and john give performing a try. The service was solid. The place had a ton of people and separate checks were common in the small groups. My beers came quick and my bill was right. That is about all I can ask for.
(3)
Kasia O.
Horrible food, watered down drinks, nice servers and bartenders but that doesn't help... Whoever the management is on a Monday night they need to chill out and not kick people out for having a little too much fun!!! It's a bar!!!
(1)
Lily Z.
This is a 2.5 for me. Pros -a variety of alcohol such as frozen drinks, margaritas, fish owls, beers in pitchers, etc -lots of other places around in regards to night life -free parking after 12 Cons -so cramped! Hardly any place to stand or dance -music selection varies -small bathroom with only 3 stalls -what are the wristbands for? Creates unnecessary wait in line -uninspired decoration. Such bland wall ornaments along the wall by the women's bathroom. When we arrived, unbelievably cramped. The dance floor had to be cleared periodically. The bar is so huge that it takes up a large part of the place. The tables could be arranged so that they take up less space and so that people could actually walk through. I've never been to the rosemont area for drinks before. There's plenty of other places available. I'd hit the other places first.
(2)
Katrina D.
I would give this place 3.5 stars, but I had to take off a little for something our waitress did that bothered me. I came to this bar with four other friends, arriving around 11 p.m. on a Friday night. We had no problems getting in. It was pretty crowded so after we looked around a little bit, I grabbed the first table I saw, even though it was in the corner. After sitting for a while, we realized the "windows" unzipped and when it's warm it would be outdoor seating. We all agreed we should come back to experience the outdoor atmosphere. We ordered: a pitcher of frozen strawberry margaritas, a pitcher of regular margaritas on the rocks, and a guacamole to share. I enjoyed the strawberry margarita and the guac was okay. One of the guys in our group ordered the fajitas because he was starving. He got a large portion that he had trouble fitting in his three tortillas. The service was fast and the prices were good. The reason I knocked the rating down: We came here upon knowing that they were running a special, $12 for a pitcher of margaritas. When we sat down, our server informed us of the same deal. Great! We got our bill and it informed us the strawberry margaritas were $2 extra. $2 isn't a lot of money but I was mad that the waitress didn't inform us there would be an extra charge for anything besides the generic flavor. The menu didn't indicate this and I think our server should have mentioned it. It could also use more than three bathroom stalls.
(3)
Steph S.
If you are reading this review, there's a good chance it's probably too late. You're sitting at you table after you are brought your food, thinking "Oh my god. Why?" and "Am I about to get diarrhea?" The answer is yes. This place is packed, yet the food is like high school cafeteria garbage. The food makes Taco Bell look like five star cuisine. Try the ground beef tacos; if you love the look and texture of cat food, this is your place!! Save yourself 30 bucks and go to the drive through at Taco Bell...
(1)
Mike M.
Barely ok. Could be a cool place but the food was not so good. Very bland and plain. Chips and cheese came with 14 chips another dollar for 17 more. Maybe the bar is good?
(1)
Anna P.
"You were planning on serving cheese with this mac-n-cheese...?" And though I love mac-n-cheese, why is that the only vegetarian thing on the menu for my sister? Can't they just grill up some veggies & throw it in a tortilla? All the rest of us got tacos which just fell apart after sitting for a minute. And on top of that the service was horrible! The only redeeming quality was that they had large containers for salsa so we didn't have to get up too often for our salsa refilling needs. Also, their elevator smelled of feet. Not what I'd call an appetizing odor by any means...
(1)
Edward C.
Was at the convention center for a convention. Was convenient to walk to. Went for an early dinner. Food was great. Service was great. I was pleased.
(5)
Snehal B.
Our waitress was great very nice and good service however food is so disgusting , guacamole was ok little bland, salsa was ok spicy one was salty. very noisy place not the greatest for family outing.. Tables all have high chairs. Drinks are nasty. Great location and view but wish their food and options were better.
(1)
Jen K.
I don't think anyone could really praise this restaurant/bar/club/whatever it is with a straight face. I'll start off with a pro: The server we had was very quick and sharp. She managed to split our bills (we had a group of 10-12) with zero confusion, even though we ordered multiple drinks, apps, entrees, and kept getting up and moving around. Kudos to her. Since this place appears to be more of a bar than restaurant, I'm sure the staff has to learn quickly to deal with large groups of socializing drinkers...I was just impressed with how well she kept it together, all while being friendly. The queso fundido was a great app for a group. You get a huge bowl of it and it is not oily whatsoever. Plus, when you polish off the queso, you can eat the bowl, since its a tortilla bowl (my favorite part). We ordered guacamole instead, but we were jealous of our friends who ordered the fundido. Things go downhill from here. The drinks are overpriced and iced down. My husband ordered a pitcher of margarita on the rocks with the well tequila, since the special was $12. The pitcher had soooo much ice in it, we were both only able to get 1.5 small cups of margarita out of it. Fairly disappointing. But it was only $12, right? Wrong. Our server charged us for a Patron pitcher, so it was $20. Yikes. We probably could have asked her to correct this, but kinda wanted to get out of there so we just sucked it up and dealt with it. I ordered pork tacos, while my hubby ordered enchiladas. We both agreed, the food was tasty...but wow was it overpriced for what you get. I received three small tacos with some beans/rice, and I wasn't really full. He had two enchiladas, same story. Why were both of our entrees $12? They certainly were not worth it. Five beers later (4 Coronas, 1 Dos Equis), our bill was close to $85. Ouch. It's not like we were ordering premium beer, and we barely had a buzz. AND, we weren't full. It just seemed like a lot, considering what we ordered and how we felt. Our friends ordered a fish bowl...I'd steer clear of that. Just order drinks. The fish bowl had SO much ice in it, if it were mine, I would've complained. It was laughable how much ice they put in there, how was there even room for 3 drinks? I think you'd probably get more booze/beverage from a pitcher, and that's not saying a lot. In general, I think this place caters to birthday parties, bachelorette parties, cougars, and the sort. There were a bunch of loud groups there doing shots and pounding fish bowls...is this place trying to be a bar or a restaurant? I know what it is: a tourist trap! It's alongside other places like Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill, Hofbrau House, and Lucky Strike...all totally overpriced hellholes for out-of-towners to spend money at and buy a t-shirt from. The complex looks like it could be fun, but have fun navigating the parking desk and trying to figure out where to go (not the restaurant's fault, but the complex's fault). The servers will comp your parking pass, be sure to remember and ask for it. I would never choose to go back here. It's loud, out of the way, and full of obnoxious people who think they are the best thing to ever happen to this planet. But hey, you can get a souvenir glass that is shaped like a buxom woman in a bikini.
(2)
Julie R.
We had been to Adobe before but we wanted to give it a second chance. As the time before or probably worse than before, the employees were extremely rude, music terrible and the prices were way to high for the quality of the food Not to mention it's supposed to be a "mexican" bar/restaurant but it was more like an overrated Taco bell with a DJ. Overall, short and simple, not worth it. I love the area and the other bars are great.. but I would NOT recommend Adobe.
(1)
Lauren P.
I love this place! I feel the ambience is great for a girls night out. They have outdoor seating, live music, and specials everyday. I've been here about 3 times, and all times we received excellent service - especially from Leah who is this friendly girl from Ireland. She got our chips and salsa for us even though it was self serve! Of course, it tends to be busier on Fridays and Saturdays so get there early. My faves so far on food are the coconut shrimp and the steak fajitas. They have $1.50 tacos and self-serve chips and salsa every day from 3-8pm Mon-Fri. The tacos are not the greatest in my book because the chicken is dry and I personally don't like beef tacos. My favorite salsa out of the habanero, mild, and corn salsa is the habanero salsa - it has a bit of a kick to it but the flavor is pretty good! Parking is a bit confusing if you are not a regular at Muvico, but once you figure it out it'll be easy. And adobe gila's validates tickets! woohoo! To make things easier I guess I will walk you through the easy way of getting to adobe gilas when parking at the garage. 1) Enter the parking structure by going up the ramp - enter the side that says "general parking" 2) Try to stick to parking on the southern side of the garage (hope you're good with your "never eat sour wheat" directions. 3) Take the stairs or elevator on the south part of the garage to the first floor so you're facing ALOFT- (not the northside which is going toward muvico) 4) Walk through the bottom part of the garge toward muvico (walk north) 5) About halfway you will see an entrance to Rosemont's park - walk up the little ramp 6) Once you enter the park through those doors adobe gilas is to your right and up the stairs!!!! Oh and their alcohol is super strong!!!!! It felt like we were drinking jungle juice in a fish bowl with super long straws. Overall 5 stars in my book because we had excellent service, good food, and a crazy time. FYI - if you're giving the address for someone to get to adobe gila's - don't bother! Just give them the address to Muvico - or else they'll end up in a trailer park.
(5)
D M.
Don't go for the food. Oh wait! Don't go for the drinks either. (Just order water with that fancy ridiculous straw they give you with their extremely watered down overpriced drinks). Oh wait! Just don't go!
(1)
Jaslynn T.
Adobe Gillas!!!!..I fell in love with this place!..I only came here once..SO FAR.lol..I came here a few weeks ago.. for my 21st bday!! & me and my friend shared the fish bowel drink!.. if your trying to get tipsy don't share it just get one to your self! (It sneaks up on you).The fishbowl drinks were $20-$25 dollars.& All drink prices were reasonable! The Food was ok... we parked in the parking garage next door to the muvico movie theater. .we didn't have to walk far either! ..Open until 4 am, 7 days a week! Friendly staff..
(5)
Bee B.
Ugh I hate writing bad reviews I really do but this place deserves no stars. Rude employees , unprofessional door guys (super unprofessional!), and sucky over priced watered down drinks. The bartenders don't even know how to make simple classic cocktails. I've had a few bad experiences here but decided to give it another shot , and they proved me right. Their still are horrible. Don't waste your time or money coming here
(1)
Annette U.
We were waiting for our group to arrive for the haunted house next door. The margaritas were $12 a pitcher and they have $1.50 beef or chicken tacos until 8 PM during the week including Fridays. Chips and salsa are self-serve and you can have as many as you like. The tacos were just ok - nothing really had much flavor. The rice and beans tasted like they came out of a box-which they probably did. With all the Mexican restaurants we have in Chicago I feel like they could easily use the same ingredients/recipes for much cheaper and have better food. There are some large screens to watch sports and I think they have a DJ at night. The best part were the neon curly straws served with the margaritas.
(2)
James M.
We came here for dinner before going to the haunted house. We didn't see any bouncers and they sat us with my wife wearing a costume. We told the waitress that we had to out in a 1/2 hour and she said no problem. The food was OK. They needed little more seasoning and spice in their food. The thing that surprised me was no chips and salsa on the table. It came with the app. we ordered but had to be purchased separately. Prices were a little high but I assume so is the rent.
(3)
Nicole M.
i usually come here for the happy hour specials. sometimes the drinks are watered down. the music usually sucks. gets too crowded.
(5)
Tejas B.
Absolutely horrible.If you must go there just order a beer. We ordered different margaritas and they sucked. They should be ashamed to serve food. We ordered the spicy guacomole it was really bland with no taste. The fajitas were hard strips of chicken breast with no seasoning. DO NOT order food if you go there. Have a beer enjoy the scenery and find another place to eat
(1)
Jeff S.
I stopped in with a colleague for a quick bite to eat on my way to O'Hare for a late night flight home. This is more a bar than a restaurant, offering several varieties of jumbo-sized drinks to bring a buzz served in a souvenir glass to take home. I was tempted to try something out of the souvenir bikini glass, but followed my better judgment on that. The food was OK at best. My colleague and I shared an order of buffalo wings that were way overcooked and relatively small. I ordered the mojo pork quesadilla - it came accompanied with pico de gallo (well, I use the term lightly. It was really diced tomatoes with bits of onion. Nothing like the pico de gallo we get at home). The pork was tender, tasted OK, but rather under-seasoned for what I was expecting. The fact that they offered $2 domestic drafts and they are within an easy walk of several area hotels for us business travelers bumped them from two to 2.5 stars. Since I can't award half a star, I rounded up because they had some good live music tonight. That's my prerogative as a reviewer, right?
(3)
Shelly S.
My family came here for lunch on Monday and although we've been here before, this was the first time we all ordered meals. We started with fresh made to order guacamole, and it was very good. Our entrees came out shortly after and the portions were very generous. A few of us had the chicken tacos on flour tortillas ( you can also order these during their happy hour) and they were excellent. The rice and beans also had a good flavor. We were celebrating my birthday, and if you sign up ahead of time for their E-Club, you will get a birthday email for an awesome discount! They match your age as that percentage off your total bill! No other place I know of does that. Give it a try. I think it's better than the current 2 star rating, at least for the food.
(3)
Anelle G.
Came here on a Sunday evening. The atmosphere was casual. The food was definitely not authentic nor was it worth the time or money. On the up side, our server was nice and told us that the burritos here suck lol!
(1)
Megan S.
Food here is disgusting!!! The tacos taste worse than a taco from Taco Bell. The staff is not friendly and very slow! The drinks are very pricey. Only reason I gave this 2 stars is beause the outdoor patio is really cool in summer. Go somewhere else!!!
(2)
Kevin B.
I love the ambiance of the place. I had a great time and it was packed with people. The food sucks, the service isn't anything special, and the drinks are horrible. I would go back just to hang out with friend and drink beer, don't waste your time drinking them margaritas. Over all it was a nice place to hang out, I would eat somewhere else before hand
(2)
Antoine L.
I invited 30 friends to come celebrate my birthday here last night. I had to move my party to another bar because of the arrogant racist bouncer checking id's. He called me a chink and said im not getting in. After trying to reason with him in a calm manner, he basically bullied me out of the line and yelling if i could understand english. Wow, stay classy adobe..
(1)
M S.
This place is perfect for gathering with friends or family dinner. The food is good and the drinks excellent. Perfect for girls night out.
(4)
Jennifer I.
Boy did I feel my age in this joint. My friend's 22 year old daughter recommended Adobe Gilas to us for dinner. Always up for something new (we're not quite THAT old), and fans of Mexican food, we gave it a shot. We walked in and realized that someone wished upon a star for a Mexican Hooters, and his dream came true in Adobe Gilas. First of all, it is much more bar-like than restaurant-like. They have a billion kinds of tequila, their alcoholic drinks come with Crazy Straws, and one of them came in some sort of bikini souvenir glass. "Souvenir glass" is definitely something we left behind in the 90's. Sanka, anyone? Wow, maybe we are *that old*. The waitresses wear a Hooters-like uniform of shorts and tank tops, but unlike Hooters they don't have to wear pantyhose, and I am sure they are grateful for that. My old bag self was cold and kept my jacket on. We had an absolute sweetheart of a server...and I am happy to report that she was not sporting a bumpit (unlike others). We were interested in their tableside guacamole and put that order in while we decided on our entrees. So the guacamole guy came over to do his thing...it is ridiculous how cute he is. I almost asked him if he is in One Direction. He made us some awesome guacamole. I think I'd like to adopt him. Pass me my reading glasses so I can fill out the forms. I ordered a Cuban pork French dip sandwich and my friend got steak enchiladas. The food came out maybe a little too quickly (we were still working on the guac) but it wasn't a huge problem. My friend loved her enchiladas, and my sandwich was fabulous. The fries that came with it were a bit bland, but they weren't bad. I could really go for another one of those sandwiches right now. Brought over by the guacamole dude, preferably. Still feeling like an old bitty, Adobe Gilas is loud. L-O-U-D. They have a stage so I assume they have live music later in the evenings. I can only imagine how much my ears would hurt if we stuck around for when it gets all club-like in there. Maybe bumpits double as ear plugs? The bachelorette party girls a few tables over were starting to spill their drinks and make high-pitched noises, and that was our cue to head out. We both liked our food so much that we'd definitely go back, but maybe lunch would be a better time for those of us who have hit the next plateau in life. Isn't guacamole good for crow's feet?
(4)
Olaf K.
How does a place like this survive? Truly awful food & mediocre service. Enchiladas are reminiscent of a 7-11 microwave, black beans straight out of a can, stale chips. When I shared my thoughts on the food with the waitress she could only roll her eyes and shake her head in agreement - obviously she hears the complaints a lot! Have a cold beer here, but don't bother with the food!
(1)
Shaun H.
I've been here 4 times now and keep giving it chances to find out what they're good at. The answer? Not much. The food is not just meh, it's actually bad. It isn't easy to so royally screw up Mexican food because even bad Mexican is usually still kind of good in my book. This may be the only exception. Seriously the worst frozen margarita i've ever had. I couldn't get the grossly sticky artificial syrup flavor out of my mouth. It kind of ruined my night. I will say the atmosphere is decent. Just stick to cheap beer. I'd also suggest you ask to sit by the open window/balcony if the weather is nice, but they won't let you even if there are open tables.
(1)
Jennifer L.
Went here for a friend's birthday on a very busy Friday night. Had a little trouble finding the entrance to it -- turns out there was a waiting line a half mile long just to get in the joint! We blew right past it thinking the line was for another bar/restaurant next door. Luckily we stumbled upon an unassuming entrance around the corner that apparently no one else seemed to know about. Walked right in. Score! Adobe Gilas is essentially as advertised. A loud, cantina themed establishment with blaring music and people who have no problem stepping over (or on) you to squeeze in to get a place at the bar. Not exactly a place conducive for intimate conversation, like on a first date or catching up with an old friend. It is LOUD and CROWDED. Period. We managed to get a table after waiting around for quite a while. We weren't seated, we just grabbed the next available table that the busboy had barely started cleaning. Our server was fantastic; she was highly attentive and informative of the menu/specials. She also happened to be an old customer of mine at MY work, so that made things fun right off the bat! She took great care of us. The food and drinks were enjoyable, but nothing so out of the ordinary as to make me want to return again and again. I give the Village of Rosemont major props for investing a lot of time and money into really refurbishing their nightlife scene. The Muvico next door is a huge draw, as is the new Rivers Casino that opened up within the past year. I would like to return, but primarily to check out the other surrounding venues. Unless I'm in the mood for an 84 oz. fish bowl of alcohol, well then that's an entirely different story altogether...
(3)
Jo L.
I didn't really want to eat here yesterday, but all of the other restaurants had a wait and I was in a hurry to watch a movie. I knew before I walked in this place was going to suck, but I didn't think my niece's chicken finger meal was going to be the best thing that I ate there. We started with guacamole and chips, and it was brownish in color and didn't taste fresh. I ordered the carnitas platter. The rice and corn that came with the meal were wet and soggy. I could only eat 2-3 bites of the carnitas before feeling disgusted. The fajitas were also disgusting and pathetic. I will never go back again.
(1)
Rob G.
I love the cuban dip sandwich.
(3)
Junior D.
Came to this place with a party of 6 last night as our first stop of bar hopping for my girlfriends Bday.. They let everyone in except me, because my shorts were too long? On a hot summer night?? What a huge disappointment!! This place needs to get there shit together... The minimum wage bouncers at the front door take there job a little too serious.. We gladly took our business to Park Tavern where we partied until 3am with no hassle at all... Do not come to this establishment! This is my first and last time I come here..
(1)
LaLaLaLa L.
Depending on why you come will change up the rating a bit. If you're coming to drink, it's a lot of fun. I have had a couple really fun nights here. Sitting outside on the patio and catching up with friends and making fun of young singles is one of my favorite things to do.. and this place is perfect for that. I also like that the outside patio is a little separated from the main room where the dancing and dj is... it makes it easier to hold a conversation (but by no means is it quiet.) Also, if you sign up for their birthday club, you get whatever age you are turning as a percentage off your bill. (i.e turning 30, 30% off total bill) The servers are a bit dim and always give a little more, and I don't think it's intentional. The food is another story. It sucks. Terrible. I would get better Mexican food during a sober trip to TBK (cringe!). Their only saving grace was the mac & cheese, which is sad because that is the furthest thing from "mexican." I will come to drink.. but won't waste my money on food.
(3)
Alecia S.
Never again! Margaritas all come from pre-made mixes and are far too sweet. We also ordered some fruity pitcher of juice, bad choice. The food was definitely underwhelming, it might as well be an American place- definitely not Mexican. We sat near this fan that looked like airplane wings and it had a nasty amount of dust on it, along with the projector near it, that worries me about their cleanliness in other aspects of their business. Note: I probably would have liked this place when I was 21, if you're looking to get wasted on fruity drinks and eat crappy drunk food.. come on in!
(1)
dave a.
Good beer selection. Pork tacos decent meat was dry. Standard guac. Extra star for beer selection
(4)
Valerie J.
This place, for food alone, would elicit disappointment, and 2 stars.. but this place, with the atmosphere of clubby fun on an early Sunday evening - gets 4! Because it's not trying to be an authentico restaurant. It's so much more! The salsa was good, and the food was fairly filling, and there was DANCING, and the service was good (considering how packed they already were!) The DJ mixed a LOT of songs, including "Sweet Child of Mine" - and he did a good job of mixing it up. Would I want to even attempt going here on a Fri or Sat night? No way Jose! But why does this place have 2 stars? You guys don't realize you're not just paying for the food and drinks, but also for the fun? My husband loved his margarita, enjoyed the salsas, and was not impressed by the fajitas. I enjoyed the salsas, found the fajitas fine for a clubby place out in Rosemont, and didn't care for the margaritas (but, since I love dancing, and everyone was really nice to me) I didn't care that I didn't care for them :) Just know what you're getting into: A club that is also a restaurant. A lady at a table near us was probably at least 20 years our senior, was drunk - and having a blast. Some ppl from the Hawaiian pub crawl meandered in and were trying to find fun after an apparently mismanaged event. Other than that, there were just many different groups of ppl out to enjoy their Sunday holiday - and from what I saw, most did. I know I did! I really loved this place, it reminded me of being in my early 20's in Texas again, including some not-great-tex-mex ;D Just get your dance on! And snack a bit! Stop worrying about it being crowded and the food being Just Ok. The food *is* OK but you are in such a fun place! Why complain? :)
(4)
Bethany W.
There are better options in Rosemont. Best thing was that I came on $10 fajitas night. Both my guest and I went with the steak option. When the fajitas arrived there was barely any food on the platter. There were only a few tiny pieces of meat. Plus they bring you the smallest portion of sides I've ever seen. If I was to have made a normal fajita there was only enough for 1 & 1/2. I was still hungry after leaving and I'm pretty small. I can't imagine how hungry a guy would be!
(2)
Karla Q.
This place is NOT worth spending crazy amounts of money for anything. I'm a 30-something and it could definitely be attributed to this fact however my impressions are as follows Ambiance: it reeks of a spring break college party. The girls are all wearing mini shorts and tank tops all year round (nothing wrong with that at all.... Simply that I want you to picture the scene) the majority of the venue is decorated with hay roofs, surf boards and colorful rustic looking high top tables and chairs. Loud club music after 10 and a beer pong table in the back. It's like Señor frogs meets Chilli's. Food: YIKES. I KNOW they're not advertising themselves as a Mexican place. The menu items themselves indicate it. However, if you're going to USE the ingredients of Latin cuisine... Do it properly. OMG! Carnitas fries: they added MASA (tortilla dough) to heavily seasoned (and ours tasted like they were sitting under the heat lamp for a few hours) waffle fries and they're coated with a white mystery (heavy on the salt again) cheese fries and topped with also over salted carnitas and a wad of (under seasoned) guacamole. The menu said it had pico de gallo which was nowhere to be found. Interestingly they serve it in a skillet... But the food got cold very quickly. Carnitas platter: this was okay except that the beans looked old and the plantains were DRY and blackened. Queso fundido: a blend of spicy cheeses and chips... Wtf?! I got a tortilla boat filled with three mystery cheese SAUCE and a sprinkling of what looked like cheddar for the stringy molten cheese effect and a few mild peppers thrown in there. It made me feel like I was eating some sort of soup... It was NOT appetizing. And again.... Yes I ate it, no I didn't complain/ report it but I held on to a little bit of hope that it would get better. (Did I mention this is the second time I've eaten here? Last time I got a Mac and cheese and THAT was great! Also, no Latin ingredients. Lol) Drinks: not spectacular. Had a raspberry margarita and a blue margarita. The raspberry was served in a plastic cup with a sugar rim (ew) and the blue in a glass with a salt and lime rim. However.... They don't taste like anything distinct... The raspberry tasted like lemonade my friend got a strawberry one and it tastes like cherry..... The liquor was mild. Maybe a half shot. Cleanliness: I'd give it about four stars. The bathroom was relatively clean except for the overflowing trash cans in the stalls. The floors and tables are clean, the bar and dinnerware looked clean.... The menus.... EWWW!! They were sticky and greasy. Service: great. The waitresses were nice and service was fast. Our waitress was very attentive. Five stars for service. :). Conclusion: they need a new marketing manager (everything sounds like a generic frat house wrote the menu I.e: raspberita, crevesarita, sangerita.... Really?) And they need a food consultant to amp up this menu. C'mon! Great location, awesome team and young and hip clientele? Needs nicer food and knock your socks off drinks.
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Nicole M.
I am with many of the other reviewers, this place is just ok. My friend and I went here for dinner before going to see a movie. We arrived right at dinner time but were able to get a seat right away which was plus. We were seat right next to the open park area which was also nice because there was lots of people watching to be done because there was a concert in the park last night. It was a few minutes before our waitress arrived and she truly was the saving grace for this place. She was sweet and attentive. Food portions were smaller than most but the tacos were good and I really like the chips and salsa that came with my tacos.
(2)
Bernardo S.
This place was better than I expected , I ordered the carne asada fries a different take than I have had but actually good -Great service and helpful staff . The chicken tacos are decent - the fajitas are great .
(5)
Courtney H.
Not a fan. Went Saturday night around 6 for a bachelorette party. We had reservations and were sat right away and the place was empty. Our server was very slow and messed up some orders. Yes we were a group of 10 but then give us 2 servers. Lord knows the rest were just standing around talking. By the time we left the place was packed. My shredded chicken tacos were actually really good and they had a ton of chicken, but what kind of "mexican" place doesn't give out chips and salsa? We had the dip trio and the portions were small but the queso was pretty good. I wouldn't go back, but that's just me.
(2)
Ryan S.
This place is really weird. The time I went, the bouncer wouldn't let my Pakistani friend in because he didn't have a license, even though he had his passport with him as proof of age. I went inside to check it out and it was full of transgender people making out.
(2)
Inesa T.
Came here with clients for late lunch and was told we can't sit outside patio because they have a party at 6pm. It was 3:30pm and we were going to stay only for an hour. They said no. Will not come back and will not have our company party here. Update - after lunch at German place - across the park way - they still had all tables by the windows. So much for setting up for a party.
(1)
Edward R.
Great place to have some drinks, hang out by the balcony on the second floor and take in the nice scenery MB Financial has to offer. At night this place lights up really nice, its is a very chill spot to be at!
(5)
Grayson M.
This place really does bite. Funny that is their motto, but it's true. Had to pay 5$ for chips and salsa, no refills. Seriously? Maybe it's just that I'm from Texas and you get free chips and salsa before you even order drinks. I think their salsa is from new York city anyway. My quesadillas were brought out wrong, and when corrected were suppressed to be grilled chicken. It was mostly cheese. No prices for most drinks. They ran out of 20 oz glasses and brought beer in clear solo cups. 16 oz but promised it was 20, got charged for 20 oz. Wife's burrito was OK, but chewy steak. Bottom line. Save your money and go to taco bell. Edit* the breeze was nice.
(1)
Javy B.
Amazing service and the best deal on margarita pitchers around! Great nachos, guacamole and fajitas! Definitely a cool place to come for dinner and drinks!
(4)
Danielle S.
I don't think I would really consider this a Mexican restaurant. It's more of a bar than anything else. Yes, they serve tacos...but it's not authentic by any means. It hides upstairs above the Sugar Factory. I came here with my friend for a few drinks and something to munch on. I don't think I have ever been to a Mexican restaurant where you didn't get free chips and salsa. That just screams cheap. This place is just as expensive as everything else in the area, but not nearly as nice. We ordered the chips w/ 3 dips. The dips were good (especially the cheese), but the portions were skimpy. Speaking of skimpy...it reminds me of the waitress's attire. Anyways...we got a few beers because they were cheap and we went on our way. They do have the fish bowls, but from other reviews it sounds like they are watered down and not worth the money. Also, there were kids running around everywhere screaming, and no one said a thing. Compared to all of the other places in the area, I wouldn't come back here.
(2)
Alia P.
The food here is pretty average. Nothing really special. The guac was OK. They probably have good drink specials, but I really didn't come to drink which I think was my first mistake. Service wasn't stellar. OK for a quick bite but I don't really think I would go back.
(2)
Zuniria C.
I am currently sitting at the patio here and just wanted to express my frustration. One of the worst services I've had in a long time. It's actually the second time I have experienced this here. First time I ordered a drink and ended up chewing on glass. Awesome. Decided to give this place another chance since my family was hungry and we waned tacos. Currently they have lost our ticket and we had to wait an hour for the food to come out. The place is half empty and not busy at all so I don't see how they could have lost a ticket for a family of 5. 3 orders of Tacos come out cold and they omit the fact that we ordered rice and beans with our orders. Second they forget my niece's Mac and cheese. The manager did come and apologize but we will never eat at this establishment again. Very disappointed.
(1)
Jim C.
Have to agree with the two star raters on this one. Kind of bland food, average service and quality of food. Nothing special about this joint.
(2)
Shannan H.
Sharks tacos crayons and crazy straws for the kids .. Cut price margaritas for mum and dad .. win win
(4)
Janet E.
Hmm...we were hoping for better but this place did not meet my expectations. I was craving some chicken wings so I ordered the 8 piece in-bone chicken wings platter. The chicken wings had very little meat on them because they were so small. They were fried crispy but were super greasy. It was supposed to be garlic and parmesan flavored but I did not get any of those flavors on the wings. I ended up dipping my chicken in a side of ranch sauce to get some flavor. Service was nice but inattentive. The bathroom was clean but the floors were super sticky. I don't think we'll be back.
(2)
Danielle P.
What a fun spot! While its typical Mexican/ tex Mex dining, its in a great location and the food is pretty good. The portions are on the slim side but thats actually ok. One thing, they should make it so you can mix and match your tacos but... we had the guacamole, it was good. The drinks looked great.. I didnt have one as I was there on a biz lunch.. next time.
(4)
Gwen E.
I came here for my friends birthday party...it has good atmosphere and good music but omg it gets so packed...we all felt like sardines in a can. When we arrived we had to wait over an hour for a table but the positive point was as soon as we sat our waitress promptly took our orders and we did not have to wait to long for our meals. I had the chicken quesadillas which were average, nothing outstanding. Now the fishbowl was delicious ..it was so good and yummy! There was a few ppl dancing when the dj started playing the music but it wasnt necessarily a legit dance floor. Overall it was an ok time just the wait was out of control and it gets so packed..its hard to move around and maneuver. ..I.also recommend that they definitely expand the women's bathroom. ..the wait alone was 350min...it definitely needs more than 3 stalls!
(2)
Anna L.
Ehh. The drinks were good. The atmosphere is OK. The food is sub par. The only reason why I ate my tacos was because I was super hungry and I was drinking. Don't go here expecting to have authentic Mexican food by any means. They describe themselves as "Tex-Mex." I would describe it more like.. that wannabe "mexican" food you get in California. Its just weird. My tacos had a weird sauce on them that I had to scrape off. My husband had the steak fajitas and he said the meat was tough and it was the worst flavor he ever had for fajitas. We also had other people with us who all had the same reaction.."well.. it was OK. I just ate it." We had guacamole for an appetizer.. and that was at least good. Our server was really nice, the drinks were good and the place was fun. Id go back for drinks, but not the food.
(2)
Nora C.
Comming here I knew what to expect. It's a college bar with a señor frogs feel to it. Their focus is in the drinks and huge fish bowls. We ordered our food, I ordered the blackened fish tacos which where pretty good especially the mango salsa that was on them. The food is definitely not authentic Mexican food so if that is what you are looking for you should go elsewhere. We had a pitcher of their signature Lobo margarita, it was tasty but I really did not taste the alcohol in it but again still tasty. If your looking for a fun laid back experience with ok food and very big drinks which do have decent prices then go to adobe goals. One good thing is that they did validate our parking! Saved us 13 dollars!
(3)
Scott I.
Service was not great, very long wait times to be served either food or drinks. My opinion save yourself some time an money an visit the other options that are near by.
(2)
Steven L.
Pretty sure that the pitcher of margaritas we ordered was mix only. My wife and I could not taste any booze whatsoever. In addition, the food was just okay. I had the fajita burrito and my wife had the taco salad.i know this is the suburbs, but this is close enough to Chicago that the Mexican food should be to notch.
(2)
O.M. R.
Lunch at this place is very quiet. I had the shrimp quesadilla and my husband a loaded chicken quesadilla. Both tastes fresh and flavorful, but apparently the size was an issue with the hubby 'cause he ordered another one. Hahahah:)) it tasted THAT GOOD!
(5)
Kristofer D.
If I could give negative stars I would! Waited 5 minutes to be seated and the place was half empty. Waitress was nice but I ordered a dos xx and got an IPA. Waited 5 minutes for our drink after ordering and then we decided to leave.
(1)
Gerardo L.
I have to say, I have been here a couple of times during the day and on Monday nights for the $15 fishbowls, and I have no encountered anything crazy like the previous reviews. Now, the fishbowls are delicious, but where is the liquor??? The UV cherry was so weak & same with the 3 olives chum bucket.... Weak weak weak, but delicious. On to the food. I have had their burrito in the past, it was fine. Today I had their carne asada fries. The waffle fries are great, can't go wrong with that, but I felt like it was soaked and the meat was tasteless. Oh and our server charged us $20 for the fishbowl on Monday night, I had to tell her to fix it. No big deal. I fear coming in Friday or Saturday night here, it looks too clustered.
(4)
Byron O.
Never coming back in my life, terrible service. The waitress constantly bringing the check to the table when we were still ordering drinks.
(1)
Chickago K.
Save your souls with this place. We were seated at 7:00 pm we ordered the salsa, guac with chips, carne asada fries for appetizers party of six. All horrible and taste so fake. The guacamole was terrible , not fresh avocados at all just prepackaged foods there. You can imagine the dinners. Anyway long story short, the waitress was nice and couldn't be anymore perfect to serve us. The food took to long we got out at 9:30. Drinks are watered down, food sucks. Never will I go back!
(1)
Trinia T.
Loved the place and the atmosphere! My company rented out the place and we had a great time. The DJ was great, played a good, diverse selection of music. The food was really good as well. I would definitely go back.
(4)
Justine M.
This place should take a good hard look, went here to meet up with some peeps after work (I didn't even know what it was) I was denied at the door because of my hand tattoo, and then they added the fact that I had neck tattoos........ Like excuse me Wtf?! I couldn't believe it, I never thought I would write a bad yelp review, but this place inspired me. Trust me when I say I was some what thankful when I was told no hand,neck, or face tats allowed , it's definitely not my scene anyways. they kept pointing at the sign for their dress code and it says no timbs, and much much more .... Anyways some dude hosting a party there had timbs on kept & goin in and out of this place. This place is just tacky!
(1)
Andrea H.
The door is a little hard to spot from outside just because it's an upstairs establishment but you just go up 2 flights of stairs to get to the restaurant which isn't bad at all (we later learned there's also an elevator.) We went to the bar right away. Just a drinks and appetizers kinda night for us but the restaurant looked really nice and busy! They also had a live band playing and they were awesome. Loud enough to appreciate them, but not so loud where it was difficult to have a conversation with those around you. Our bartender Indre greeted us right away and told us the specials. We were feeling ambitious and shared a Margarita pitcher between two of us! After hearing the flavors, we asked to mix mango and raspberry and they were more than happy to oblige. We decided we needed some food to help us finish our pitcher so we got an order of the nachos which was ordered and delivered within 10 min! So happy and so satisfying! I felt like our bartender was very attentive and we had a wonderful experience. The atmosphere was the right mix of hip and casual and it was great place to grab a couple of drinks and some eats! Definitely will be here again!
(4)
Elisabeth C.
Beer came quickly, and the fajitas were pretty good - similar to Chilis.
(3)
Ben B.
One of the worst places, the service is horrendous! Waitresses have no idea how to do their jobs. Avoid at all costs. The food was mediocre. Tables all around us were waiting on service and they all stand at bar picking their butts. They even comped all our food because of the wait and bad service and we didn't even complain
(1)
Christine G.
THIS PLACE IS A JOKE! RUDE AND CLASSLESS. WHY ARE YOU STILL OPEN? The requirement to get in are ridiculous. Why are there requirements? Who are you?You are a bar in Rosemont, IL, *crickets*. LOL. ZERO STARS, is what this place deserves. Don't go there. If you're an out of towner, it's not worth it. It's lame. Trust me.
(1)
Karolina T.
Location is awesome. They have a great outdoor patio and the food is pretty good. What Adobe's lacks is properly trained staff. Our waitress was a total space case. She forgot to put in the starter and mixed up our drinks. For our entree, she forgot to bring the tortillas and dipping sauce. I have never been here at night, but the line is always out the door. The place is pretty small and i hear it gets really trashy after 7pm.
(3)
Noah H.
This place is disgusting - everything is disgusting- the food is horrible, blackened shrimp were boiled, steak burrito avoid at all costs it is soaked in a disgusting cream sauce. The staff was 95% women all wearing disgusting shorts and tank tops with their flesh hanging out everywhere, disgusting. Everyone in my group is about to vomit from this disgusting place. Do not ever go here, disgusting.
(1)
Meg P.
This place was cute when it first opened up. It got old, real fast.... Nowadays, I can't stand going there. The food has never been good.. I don't know why this is labeled as "Mexican", it's not authentic at all. Comparable to Taco Bell. Adobe is too noisy and ghetto. The bouncers or security pick and choose who can come inside. There's a dress code, yet it is still trashy! No white tees, baseball hats, tank tops, etc. The line is usually real long to get in after 10pm. Adobe is always too crowded.. Takes forever to order a drink. The bartenders seem overwhelmed and/or do NOT know what they are doing. The drinks are way over priced with very little alcohol in them... Adobe Gilas is my least favorite bar at Rosemont's The Park. And there's average 3-4 fights every time I've gone. Too many douche bags; no thanks!!! The only positive thing I can write; summer time evenings are decent, with live music outside. This joint has opened windows to watch the band while drinking. I would take shots or drink beer, and not order margaritas or anything mixed because you won't be getting much liquor.
(2)
Christine B.
Love this place. Love the atmosphere, drinks are fun and the crowd is great. Love the Rosemont entertainment district
(5)
I D.
I'm only giving this place one star bc it's the lowest rating possible. My only advice is to STAY AWAY!!! Not only are the drinks extremely watery but when I explained this to the manager he says this is how their drinks are made. I was beyond frustrated by his response, I left the drink on the table after only taking 2 sips... The manager never once offered to remake it or give me something different. Needless to say... I will NEVER return! Also the chips and salsa were blah... $30 down the drain! This was by far the worst restaurant experience I've ever had! COMPLETE FAIL!
(1)
Terrel K.
Open view is beautiful.the wings were unseasoned and lame.drinks are koolaid on ice a no go fo sho.will go again but I will reserve a outside seat,order water and sneak in my smoque BBQ and a bottle of remy.
(2)
Reda K.
My husband and I wanted to visit here every sense they open , it makes you feel like you are in Vegas at Margaritaville. But was very disappointed. The pictures of the drinks which you get to keep the glass are a send off the drinks didnt have enough alcohol I didn't even get a buzz (and Im not a big drinker so one drink should have hit me).Then we ordered chicken wings BBQ flavor and Cajun flavor garlic flavor no seasoning at all..but the scenary is great especially on a warn evening...husband had the big pitcher it was more ice in the pitcher then anything. Don't think we will be returning
(2)
P F.
Good place to drink but the food leaves something to be desired. I ordered the shrimp appetizer and it was like 10 popcorn shrimp in butter. It was a joke. The table was dirty and I would not eat there again. Went for drinks in the se complex and the waitress laughed when I told her that I ate at Adobe.
(1)
Jon O.
This isn't a bad stop for what it is.... What is it? It kinda strikes me as a campy beach bar you'd find somewhere along the coast in florida that caters specifically to tourists. Beergaritas, cheap mexican/bar food and a lot of whacky beach themed stuff hanging from the walls. They even have the tiki bar type setup for their main bar area. I had the chips and salsa and my GF had the quesadilla. Neither were spectacular but both were filling. Also, the prices here were very reasonable. The service was good and I can't really say anything bad about the place from my experience but having been so many of these places along the east coast there isn't a lot that stands out either. I'd imagine if you hit this place for a friday or saturday night with the right group of friends you could probably have a pretty good time.
(3)
J J.
Worst dinner of 2014, easily! I should've gone with my better instincts, upon walking in here and left....that's what I wanted to do, but since I had never been here, and I was hungry....and against my better judgement, I opted to stay. This is one of the very few times, that I didn't research/yelp, before going. I was just really hungry....well, never again will I make that mistake. I really wish I would've read the reviews, before coming. Maybe, when I was in my early 20s, I would I have liked it. You seriously have to have no taste buds or just not care what you're eating or drinking at this place. Every other reviewer already summed up this place perfectly. We went on a weekday night and business was pretty good, but definitely not busy...I really wouldn't recommend this place to anybody, for anything....it's terrible, in every sense...there's no two ways about it.....no way I would come back here, not even if I was paid. Bad food, bad, watered-down drinks, filled with ice....bad service, from servers with attitudes, who hate their jobs....and my fish was not remotely fresh at all....I was sick for days, as a result. One bite of the fish, and I knew, but I continued to eat it, cuz I was hungry. I ate as fast as I could, so that I couldn't taste it as much. I didn't want to complain, because it was clear to me, that they didn't give one iota about customer service or quality of anything there. If I was a 21-year old guy, who cared about boobs, then that's the only thing that's here. It stops there! It takes much more than short shorts, cleavage-baring tank tops, make-up, done-up hair, fake tans etc, to make me want to leave a fair, decent, or good tip...and it takes more than boobs and booty, to make me want to return to a place...bottom line is there's no substance here at all.
(1)
AJ M.
Came here a couple of months ago. The food is okay kinda expected better for its price. The environment is different kinda fun like a nicer chilis. At this place turns into a pseudo club filled with all sorts of people. It gets packed, although it gives off college campus bar but not in a good way especialy since it is in Rosemont. Compared to its other Rosemont bars this isnt as classy, nice but can more fun with bigger groups! Deff gotta go back in the summer!
(3)
Kasia L.
I wish no stars were possible. My boyfriend and I came here for a quick bite before our movie. We were cutting it short on time, so we were ready to deal with those consequences. Thankfully the 1 star is all on them! We came and got seated in that heated patio area. It took our server a minute (too long) to get there to ask us what we would like to drink. The signs said they have 30 beers on tap, I believe, and when asked what they carry she sighed a sign of annoyance and grabbed a drink menu. (Not even close to 30 beers)- which isn't an issue, but it added to the over all annoyance of the whole experience by the end. We asked her to put in our food order first in that case while we deliberated our beverage. Chicken and pepper-jack quesedilla with a side of pic-de-gallo, lettuce and sour cream for me, and a chicken sandwich for him. She went to put in the order and just didn't come back. I guess the friends she invited that were there for their discount were more important. She didn't even bring any water. Fiiiinally, she remembered she had a table and came back to see if we needed anything. We ordered a beer each that was new. I ordered some IPA, and he took a Belgian. The beer and food came pretty much at the same time. She handed us the beer, the runner handed us the food and she was gone, not to be seen until we had our bill to pay. Also, not a fork to be found. The "meal" was heartbreaking. Last time I checked, pico-de-gallo is more than chopped tomatoes!!! Also a quesedilla should probably not only be filled in the very little tip. It's ridiculous. The chicken sandwich apparently wasn't too great either, because the sauce wasn't Mexican style but curry based....... hm??? And finally, if you are going to try and be a pretentious bar/restaurant and compete with downtown, clean your taps. I guarantee they have not been cleaned since opening! Also, the band does not need to be screaming into the microphone- or at least put down the volume in the location. They are supposed to set a mood and keep up the ambiance, not make me choke on my food. Not going back.
(1)
Matt S.
I have been here a number of times during weekends (usually ~9 pm) and I have no major complaints. Late nights can certainly get crazy. Anyway, I personally can't complain about the service. Every time I've been here I have had a nice server and never had to wait a long time to get my order. I agree with others here that some servers might not know the menu (both food & drink) as well as they should, but that's not going to ruin my experience. If the server didn't know something, she would just find out and return to our table. No big deal. Nights can get a little crowded. The younger crowd takes over but there's still a good mix of people. Lots of cute girls and bros around... reminds me of TV spring break sometimes. Outdoor seating area gives a nice little view over the whole Park area. Food isn't great but it definitely isn't bad. For what it is and the kind of place Adobe Gilas is, the quality is just fine. Like I mentioned before, think of a TV spring break type of place. Do you really expect gourmet 5-star food? It's about the atmosphere here and, in my opinion, this place is fun. There's live music, TVs, and lots of people watching to be done. Costs are reasonable. Never a cover to get in. Most food is under $10, cocktails ~$6, and beer ~$4. Specialty drinks are a bit more. Colorful straws, novelty cups/containers (which you get to keep), and tasty drinks are always fun to have at the table! Cocktails aren't super strong but I've never had one super weak either. They can validate your parking ticket here too. To Adobe Gilas: keep someone at that back door (near parking garage). I've definitely seen people walk in and just seat themselves.
(3)
Heather J.
Adobe Gilas just opened a few weeks ago, but I've already eaten there twice. I love the atmosphere, it made me feel like I was on vacation! Also, the servers were very friendly and as helpful as they can be. I've only gone on Friday nights, and there are events every Friday, which definitely livens the place up even more. The food is pretty good. I've had their Nachos ($4 during Happy Hour) and Chicken Nachos as appetizers. The Chicken Nachos were very flavorful, but their $4 nachos were not as good (obviously)! Their Mahi Enchiladas were good, but they were nothing special - they definitely tasted "homemade," but they weren't something I'd go out of my way for. The second time I went, I ordered Steak Quesadilllas. They were much better than the Enchiladas, but again, something I could really get anywhere. My boyfriend's Tacos were amazing, though - definitely next on my list of items to order there! I also enjoyed their Fried Ice Cream. The drinks are pretty delicious. We had a 64 oz. margarita ($17) and a 48 oz. ($20) margarita with 2 coronas. I definitely recommend getting a 48 oz. over a 64 oz. if you are sharing your drink - the 64 oz. was served in a take-home mug that was filled to the rim with ice. The 48 oz. was served in a take-home margarita glass with less ice, and with the beers, it seemed like there was a lot more to drink for only a couple dollars more. I live really close to Adobe Gilas and I would definitely go again to try new dinner selections. It's a great social environment and a fun place to go. While the food wasn't anything too out of the ordinary, it's reasonably priced, and nowhere else that close has that same kind of drink selection, along with entertainment.
(4)
Phillip M.
This place is fantastic!! I'm from Orlando, FL so I'm familiar with Adobe Gilas and the Rosemont location did not disappoint. The atmosphere was great on a Saturday night and the food was fantastic. We had a party of 17 and the server had no problem splitting the bill or helping us snag stools and additional tables so we wouldnt have to split up. Patron shots, margarita pitchers, brown liquor, corona's we had it all and it was more than reasonable. I definitely recommend this place for anyone looking for a great place to grab a bite before getting the night started.
(4)
Mark B.
I really wanted to like it more since the one in Orlando was really good. We went on Saturday afternoon for lunch and had no interest in the bar scene or nightlife. We had a really good lunch in Orlando and thought we'd give it a try. We started with the cheese queso with spicy beef. I believe it states the chips are homemade and if they are it was a few days ago. Nonetheless, the cheese queso with beef was very good and comes in a eatable shell. My immediate thoughts were so far so good what is everyone complaining about. One of my daughters had a chicken quesadilla that tasted like it had packaged chicken in it but the guacamole was really good. The other daughter had wings with BBQ sauce which where OK. I had the Mac n Cheese with Bacon and it was just aweful. It had no cheese sauce to speak of. They added bread crumbs which just soaked up the little bit of sauce that was on the spiral macaroni. The bacon seemed also like it was pre-cooked from a package. Lastly, the waitress was young enough to be my daughter and kept calling me 'Hun'. It got so ridiculous that my kids started laughing at her. It was great they validated the parking and I'd do the guacamole and queso if in the area before a hockey game or concert. Great location but they need to get there act in order.
(2)
Catie V.
I'm glad I actually ended up finding my way to this restaurant because let me tell you, going through the parking lot which leads to this restaurant is a bitch and half. I don't want to sound overly *damsel in distress* but I straight up felt like a lab rat. So if you find yourself lost on the way here consider that to be a positive note because eventually you'll fumble into the right place. Overall, I loved it here. It reminded me of Uncle Fatty's in Lakeview because they too provide humongo fish aquariums full of booze-except it's a bit bigger. The stellar margarita pitcher specials drove my friends and I in-$10 for a large pitcher of speciality ritas plus a $1.50 extra shot? Hell yes. I'm really not a fan of margaritas 95% of the time, but I slurped these down like like there was no tomorrow-they tasted like candy. We ended up getting the blue rita and our extra shot came in a plastic shark figurine -it was so freaking cute. Our waitress was super attentive but hey- we were great customers. I ordered an upside down pineapple cake shot and an oatmeal cookie shot- they were amazing. One thing that kind of cracked me up that I'm just putting out there, not deducting points, but the soundtrack was hysterical. It went from N'SYNC to Celine Dion's christmas, to Christina Aguilera, super nostalgic 90's jams, very fun to belt out when that big ol' rita's kicking in. The crowd was fairly young for the most part-mid twenties early thirties-ish? Overall, this place served some damn good drink and the atmosphere is fun. I will definitely come here again for the great prices and quality of beverages.
(4)
Jay B.
Terrible. I went to this place when it was relatively new to try out their Taco Tuesday with a few friends. Their food is NOTHING close to being authentic, which okay - can't expect every so-called Mexican place to be, but it was gross. Service is terrible. We asked our server what came on the tacos, sour cream being one of the things. She brought us all tacos that had zero sour cream, so we asked for some on the side. She brought us 3 little cups of it... which showed up on our bill as her charging us for 7 sour creams! First of all, she said it was included. Second, where the hell did she get charging us 7 for 3 cups. Also, another time we were seated, got our drinks and some appetizers, and then 5 minutes asked to move tables so they could set up a beer pong table. Why even sit us there if you're going to make us carry our own food and drinks to a different table? Servers here don't use their brains. Drinks are okay. Overpriced most of the time. Every time that my friends have chosen to come here and drink it's nothing special. Not coming here anymore
(1)
Vicki S.
Came here for dinner on a Saturday night. Had a reservation for 6 people, we were seated right away. Very loud inside, and I have to agree with all these other yelp reviews about the sub-par food. No flavor, very bland. And the margaritas were really watery.
(2)
Jess W.
*sigh* I don't know who had the brilliant idea of opening this place.. but they should have just left it as an idea - and nothing more. This place was a complete and total cesspool. The food is inedible, the drinks are sub par at best, and the staff, when present, is clueless. Oh, and to all the ladies out there - If you don't feel like getting groped every 10-15 minutes, don't come here. The "bouncers" certainly aren't too concerned for your safety. And be sure to wear some close toed shoes, too. The floors are sticky and gross, and both times I've been unfortunate enough to go to this place, the bathroom floor had what I HOPE was water everywhere. Not to mention there's usually a huge crowd of insanely drunk women who will literally fight you for a spot in line. For anyone who decides to go here - I suggest going on a rainy day. That way, you can rinse the filth off the second you walk outside. Or, you can just stand outside and watch the show. When security decides to do their job, more often than not, you'll see them throwing women a third of their size into the cement pavement for no particular reason. Overall - It's atrocious. I'm actually surprised it's still open.
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Thera D.
The food was ok, pretty basic mexican food. Not authentic. I went for my 30th birthday, was treated with a special tasty birthday shot. The best thing about it was the fried ice cream! There was live music until about 10:30 (the guy could sing but he kept singing slow songs and my guest and I started yawning) Then the DJ starting playing and the place turns into a club/bar. There isn't an official dance floor, people kind of made their own near the DJ and around their tables. The kind of music is a mix but it was an alright scene for a chill night and a drink. The drinks by the way were watered down (like most reviews) but a bucket of margaritas was only $12 and Coronas were $4
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Sergio R.
These guys are terrible with their DJ's They made me "tryout" from 11pm-3:30am on a sunday night. I didn't get paid, the manager Matt didn't even say thank you and on top of that I had to pay for the 2 beers that I drank! WHAT THE HECK IS THAT?! I also called them back 3 times over the course of 2 months and finally the manager Brett who responded to this listing very bluntly told me that he had other things to worry about and that I was at the bottom of his to do list. Hah
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Celia K.
Some friends and I went there after we hard a lot of good things about them. When first trying to find the door we couldn't even do that. You have to go upstairs to even get to them. We went there for dinner and drinks and weren't to happy at all. Our food was just ok nothing special about it. We had their fish bowl to share and all it tasted like was grape juice. We ended up leaving and going next door to that bar and then stayed there. I don't think I'll ever be going back
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Dave F.
I hoped this place would be better than it was... Fill one hand with hope and the other with sh... well you know how that story ends! The drinks are completely watered down and over priced. If a human can drink an entire pitcher of margaritas pass a breathalyzer test with ease you are not putting enough Tequila in your pitchers of margaritas. At twenty dollars for a pitcher I expect a decent amount of Tequila. The clientele was all over the board from your wannabe cougars to wannabe thug nastys. The music was as all over as the patrons. There would be three country songs followed by rap. It was just weird. We were seated in was what the corner of the outside patio. This would have been prime on a June night but in mid March it kind sucks because they have plastic walls that move with the wind! It is generally cold outside so they had the heat blasting and depending on which seat at our table you were at you had a coat on or were sweating. The seat/stools they have absolutely suck. Our waitress was great; very attentive and chesty. The food was what I would consider below average for the price. Not bad but not worth the money. The parking lot is a pain but at least they validated my parking. All in all, I have no intention of going back unless there is an insane special or they actually put liquor in there drinks...
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Acuragirl86 C.
This bar is awesome! This is a place where you have great music and a great view. A place to hang out with friends or go with your date. If you wanna go bar to bar then you hit the right spot.
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Buddy H.
Food is terrible. Terrible. Brown lettuce, dry chicken, stale chips, cheap shreaded cheese. For 1/2 the price you'd be better off at Chipolte. That said, the space is nice and the service was fantastic. Maybe just stick to drinks.
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Dan M.
The Yelps I read are correct. The food here is not good. If you can imagine Mexican food at a nursing home, you would be on target. On a scale from 1 to 10 the spiciness of the food is a 2. The quality of the food would be a 1. Even the rice and the beans are bad. How can you screw that up? There is good energy here. The bar is busy and fun. Just be sure not to order any food.
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C B.
I went there last night for dinner with my husband and kids. We liked it. The atmosphere was spring breakish. No DJ when we were there, but that didn't matter. We all like the music they were playing. Our server was very nice. Appetizer and drinks were good. Our food came fast, hot and we all liked what we ordered. Shredded chicken burrito was a perfect size. I think if we were in the area again I would consider going back.
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Amanda O.
Went on a Saturday night and it was pretty packed. Very frat-boy-ish with too much hair gel in one room. That aside, the food was pretty good. Had the fish tacos which came with expertly made rice. And my friend had the shrimp po-boy which had some good flavor to it but was way too salty (and the french fries sucked). All-in-all it was okay. Out of all the restaurant bar places to go to in that plaza this one was fun but I felt a little too old to be in there after 11 pm and I'm not even 30 yet.
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Danny P.
TRASH PLACE... No service. Walked in and was seated by front staff. The place was not busy at all. Several tables around us were empty and 2 were occupied. A waitress walked passed us several times with not once acknowledging us or saying a simple hello. Her friends later came in and were seated two tables over to us. She immediately took a seat with them and started to chat. We walked out after 15 minutes of non-service on a Sunday early evening. We asked the front hostess for a manager and advised her of our situation. She asked us where we were seated. Keep in mind that she's the person who seated us and there was no waiting that day and it was NOT busy. No manager was available for us to talk to.
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Jessica J.
This place is another poop hole! Food is horrible !!! This place is over priced on everything.. The staff is rude! They get over packed.. Idk why because the place sucks. They have little dangerous stage for dancing that gets over crowded from all the lame music they play...The fish bowls have hardly no liquor in them and its mostly juice..Do not come here.
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Kristen F.
Very very meh and ok. The guac was overly limey which isn't a problem for me but it was for my friend and I recognize its not for everyone. The servers were overly attentive like to the point of being obnoxiously attentive with someone stopping by every 5 mins. I like a mix of attentiveness and "leave me the eff alone" so I can have a conversation without being interrupted every other sentence. I left here thinking that I don't need to do that again and the bar atmosphere isn't really my thing, kind of like Spring Break except without the beach, bikini's and its in ya know Rosemont instead of some place actually fun and exotic.
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Valerie S.
The location is very convenient to other activities (movie theater and short drive from casino). However, we felt that the food was overpriced for the quality and quantity. I had the fajita special, which was fine, but nothing that would bring me back. My husband said the same thing about his enchiladas. The outdoor patio was nice and the service was pretty good. I was surprised to find a Mexican place that doesn't offer complimentary chips and salsa though.
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Stacy M.
To be fair a lot of these reviews were written when Adobe's first opened and yes the staff was inexperienced, i mean DUHH the place had just opened! But now this is the place to be at the PARK! Great staff, great food, and a fun and inviting staff. In my opinion the wings here are better than Buffalo Wild Wings and don't make you feel as though you ate bricks as BWW's does! Bartenders are amazing! What people need to understand is when the bar is slammed and you see them running around getting drinks, be patient...The bar is PACKED obviously your gonna have to wait a sec! This is a fun atmosphere and makes you feel like your on vacation when clearly your not! Cheers you up! I love Adobe Gilas!
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Sarah C.
I'm waffling between 2 and 3 stars... I was staying at the Aloft hotel very nearby on Super Bowl Sunday, so a coworker and I walked over to get some dinner and expected the place to be hopping. Not the case at all. We were there for two hours and there were never more than 4 tables occupied in the whole place. Kind of telling... So apparently this place is known for their tequila and not so much their food. They like to serve alcohol and almost added the food to the menu as an afterthought, thinking the drinkers may want a little snack. Because of a clear lack of vegetarian options, I ordered a quesadilla, which actually was supposed to include chicken, but I requested it without. It was served with pico and sour cream, and I paid $1 more to add guacamole, which the server said was housemade and very good. The quesadilla arrived and I wish I had thought to take a picture. It was ridiculously tiny and looked like something a child could make in the microwave. The guac was good, though and worth the extra cost. I also saw some reviewers complaining about their pico de gallo, but I liked it. It was fresh and I ate it with a fork when I was all done with my quesadilla. My coworker ordered 10 boneless wings that were on special that night. She said they were extremely dry and tasted like they had been frozen. She ate only 4 of them and did not want to take the rest back to the hotel. She also ordered a house salad, which looked great. It was iceberg lettuce dripping in cheese and their pico. After I finished my small quesadilla, I ordered a house salad too. Yum yum! After finishing our less-than-satisfying dinners, we decided we wanted dessert. There are four options here and we went with the chocolate nachos, which are tortillas cut into triangles, deep fried, covered in cinnamon sugar, drizzled in chocolate sauce and served with vanilla ice cream. The tortillas weren't as hard/crispy as I'd expected, which is good! The chocolate sauce tasted extremely chemically, if you know what I mean. Overall, meh. Service was great! I wish I could remember our server's name, but she was wonderful. She was new, but wasn't afraid to go ask her manager if she didn't know something. She was chatty, but didn't linger. She kept our water glasses full all night. I did think the restaurant was pretty chilly, but that might have been helped had it just been a little fuller. We did not order any alcohol, but the best part of our dinner was the $2 house salad? That is pretty silly!!
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John W.
Worst Mexican food I've ever had. Literally no flavor whatsoever. The pitcher of margaritas tasted like watered down lime juice. Only positives was the friendly waitresses. Too bad as they have a nice layout upstairs with an open air concept
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Ray E.
No flavor "Mexican" food and it was always cold. Been here several times for lunch meeting my buddy and our food is always cold and bland. View is nice tho ;).
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Beth A.
adobe gilas is the 'mexican' cheeseburger in paradise ...subpar food...slooooooooooooooow service...foofy drinks...hit or miss live music great indoor patio...tons of tvs (hello fb sundays on the projection screen)...door opens up to the parking garage (free w validation)
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Shannon D.
From the moment I walked in, I started to second guess my decision to eat at Adobe Gila's. Yep. I should have trusted the reviews that were already on Yelp. When it comes to food, drinks (other than bottled beer), and even the waitress' uniforms (???) - This place could not have it more wrong. I came during "Happy Hour" which runs 4-8 M-F, and offers $1.50 tacos and a self - serve chips/salsa stand. Cute idea, but the chips were stale, and the stand itself was a mess. Unfortunately we had to sit inside due to the 95 degree weather, though it might be a much better experience on the patio. We also ordered guacamole, which our waitress said was "Freshly made" - More like out of a jar, one of the worst I've had at a restaurant. We both had the $1.50 tacos, which was a huge mistake, although I shouldn't have expected much. My friend also had a margarita, which she said was watered down and tasted cheap. The only redeeming quality of this place is the service, our waitress regularly came back to ask if we needed anything, and was very apologetic when i sent back my beef tacos and ordered a burger (which was decent, and on the house as well) All in all, I wouldn't give this place my business again. If you're looking to grab a drink after a movie across the street- there are several other choices that are a whole lot better.
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Jennifer M.
I like coming to Adobe Gilas. The drinks are OK, they are definitely watered down, and the food is alright, nothing to rave about. The place does get really busy on the weekends, which is expected of any place out here in the MB entertainment district. It is, however a fun, chill place to hang out with a group of friends to catch up and have a few fun drinks. So, don't be expecting world class Mexican food and top shelf drinks, but this place is definitely fun and I would recommend it to others.
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Gorana M.
If I could rate negative stars for this place, I would. Came in with a big group. One friend ordered $35 dollar pitcher of patron margarita. They dumped so much ice in there that we only got two cups out of the entire thing. After tipping the server $10, you would think she would be respectful. When I asked her about the pathetic pour, she immediately got a high school attitude and claimed that's their "pour". For a ten dollar tip for simply just brining the pitcher to the table, i say we deserved more than the teen attitude. This place is a waste of time and money. The food is so bland and the crowd is already wasted by the time they get here. Everything is overpriced. I wouldn't pay this place a visit ever again.
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Steph W.
I was here for a bachelorette party a few months ago, and I was less than impressed. First - the high top table/chairs we were seated in were extremely uncomfortable-- I so bad in fact I couldn't wait to leave! The food was not good, the service was poor, the drinks were mediocre at best. It would take quite a bit to get me to return here.. There were really no redeeming aspects.
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Melanie R.
SPRING BREAK!!! WOOOOOOO!!! Okay, nobody was actually yelling that - but you could have filmed a Friday-night scene from this place and slipped it in with the MTV Spring Break footage and you'd barely know the difference. From the drinks served in plastic cups and the denim cutoffs-clad staff to the oh-so-dirty dancing that was taking place seemingly anywhere - this place screamed barely legal co-ed party. This was the kind of place my early-2000's self would have gone crazy for - loud music, strong drinks, and a party-all-night kind of energy. That's not to say that I didn't enjoy myself - the pretension-free vibe made me want to check my inhibitions at the door and just let loose, which was actually really refreshing! I just wasn't sure how well I...fit in. First off, I'd be willing to bet that the average Adobe patron has just recently gotten the 'Under 21' flag removed from their ID. Secondly -- I felt over-dressed in, well, jeans. Misfit-feelings aside, Adobe did provide the perfect (albeit not conducive to conversation) soundtrack for dancing the night away. Oh, and if you're looking for the cool kids - they're skin-to-skin on the tiny dance stage, maximizing their dirty-dancing potential. Bottom Line: As one of the establishments in Rosemont's came-out-of-nowhere 'Entertainment District' that doesn't charge cover - it's worth a gander if you're looking to drink and dance (and your fancy party dress is at the cleaners). Avoid ending up in a trailer park (literally) and pop the Muvico address into your GPS instead.
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Stuart T.
It's nice to finally see some bars in the Rosemont area but they can do better than this place. When I first saw this place from the outside I was impressed. I thought it was a mid twenties to thirties, dress nice type of bar. Instead it is infested with 21 year olds and I'm sure plenty of people with fake ID's. It's the style of a bar that you would find out in the really far suburbs. All glitz with little to offer. The prices are mid to high end city of Chicago prices. The food is generic not authentic or original. The vide is scattered as if they don't know what type of bar they want to be. The service hasn't been good when I've been there. In fact, me and a friend walked out after ordering a bucket of beers and we waited 15 minutes and the waitress ignored us. That brings me to the point that the staff seems inexperienced and the layout is crowded. Late at night lines form and even though I'm not a smoker they wouldn't let people outside to smoke unless they wanted to wait in a line to get back in. This bar should be replaced.
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Jim B.
You guys let gangs and gang colors in. But I get denied at the door for wearing flip flops?!? Two words fuck yourself. You denied me at the door with 10 other people who were willing to spend money. All because I was wearing flip flops?!?! Horrible business. You will never get mine, or my friends and family business ever again. I hope you fail and something more respectful takes your space.
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Laura M.
Service was pleasant and great drink choices. How to say this...? Servers need a serious "uniform makeover" many girls were reaching to pull shorts down. Gross. And they served my food. Also my server was keeping money and tickets in her bra. Who approves the wait staff appearance? I am a 40 year old woman I really am put off by this exposure. I tip on service not padded bras. People in my demographics spend more and tip better than the kid crowd. Hope things improve.
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Eric A.
This place is not worth your time. I like the atmosphere of the place, especially the outdoor seating. However, that's were the list of likes ends. While the service wasn't terrible, they did get my order wrong and then when they brought out the right item, it had everything on it that I had wanted excluded. The food was just terrible. I can't believe they actually charge people for that crap. I started off with the chips and salsa. The chips they gave us were small broken pieces, barely enough for dipping. The salsa was definitely from a jar. It was just awful, tasted like Pace salsa. It's not that hard to make home made salsa, so I knew from that moment that the food wasn't going to be much better. The $9 quesadillas came with nothing. That were as bland as can be and you had to pay extra for guacamole and salsa. My wife paid the dollar extra for the guacamole and it was just as bad as the salsa. Thankfully, we had a buy one get one free coupon or else I would have been pissed. Even with the free entree we overpaid. Definitely never going back there. I really want to see this area of Rosemont succeed but not if they are bringing in restaurants like Adobe. Save your money and go to Maria's down the street for some real Mexican food.
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Simon N.
Not sure why this place would have 2 star rating, I find it pretty nice. Music some times can get bad for the several times I have been there but overall it is a great experience. I try to stay away from the sugary drinks but there is plenty more on the menu.
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Norah R.
My fav out of the Rosemont bars by far! Yes its crowded. Yes its kind of pricey. But what do you expect?! I LOVE the DJ on the weekends (although I know lots of people say he plays the same music.. at least its a good mix!). I love that the drinks are reasonable even though you most likely wont get drunk of them. But hell you can pregame and go. I recommend getting their around 9ish on thru-sat if you want a seat. Other wise you'll be stuck standing most the night which isn't a big deal either. Love the out door are in the nice weather. I also enjoy the staff. The management is always running around helping the girls it seems. Even though its really busy the girls are VERY fast pace and check on us often. I always end up here on the weekends and recommend it over the other locations. Also no cover charge for those of you not sure. And the garage parking is free past midnight :) And the food is pretty good as well. Nothing amazing but worth trying.
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Jeff E.
Well, this was my second time here and my LAST! The first time we also came on a Sunday afternoon and we were told that you have to pay for chips and dip on the weekend! Okay, but $6.95 for a basket of chips and three small portions of salsa??? Really!! Then came today's visit. The Beef Fajitas were good, but I asked for some salsa on this $14.95 entree and when the bill came there was a charge of $.50 cents for each little cup. My wife was charged $2.25 for the same size little cup of black beans she wanted to put on her Taco Salad. Really Black Beans don't come on a Taco Salad? Fool me once, shame on you! Fool me twice, shame on me. I had to drive past 5 or 6 different Mexican restaurants to come to the MB Plaza, but they have seen me here for the last time. I will drive about an additional 1/2 mile and go to Maria's from now on.
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Giuseppe D.
I'm kind of psychic, so I can tell you right now that there will be hundreds of reviews on this place very soon. With that being said, here's one of them: Adobe Gilas is one of the newest additions to the ever budding "social" area of Rosemont. With additions like Rivers Casino, Muvico, Kings Bowling, and now Adobe, this area has become extremely popular, extremely fast. It's located right across from Muvico and Kings, and is put in place to be right next to a future outlet mall. It's on the second floor, which I actually prefer. It makes the patio area THAT much better, being able to enjoy a drink in the outdoor breeze while overlooking a lively park area. The patio has about 20-25 tables, with the inside giving an additional 20 tables, and seating by the bar. The drinks and food are priced modestly, and so far I've enjoyed the chicken sandwich and the spicy guacamole. I was excited to see that they actually come out to your table and make the guacamole in front of you, and adjust it to your liking (extra spicy for me). I've had the big 80 oz. beer margarita (beerita?) which did not disappoint. Which was good because the only reason I ordered it in the first place was because the bartender told me I get to keep the big thermos container when I was done. I plan on drinking wine out of it when I get home :) My only real complaint, and a complaint that might keep me away most of the time, is the overcrowding. Granted it IS a new place, so it's inevitable to have a large crowd of newbies swarming the place, but it's literally unbearable. If you come here anytime at night, and especially Thursday-Sunday, it WILL take upwards of 30 minutes to get a drink. I hope that Adobe will adjust to this by maybe adding in a second bar area, or even a "cash only" mini bar, to lessen the waiting time on very, very thirsty patrons such as myself. But if you have a chance to go during the day, I'd definitely say to come check it out. It's a great location, the food is good, the staff is fun, and the patio is perfect. Should you decide to come at night, do so at your own thirst's risk.
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Joanna Z.
I came here couple of times with some friend, and it always was a pleasant experience. The drinks were good, maybe except the "fish bowl", it seemed like it was just juice, but when we told our server, she brought some extra shots of tequila. The service is great, very nice and easy going.
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Tricia L.
Self seating on a Friday night, and no one came to wait on us for about 15 mins. Service was not the best.
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Christopher B.
Salsa was definitely from a jar which was a bad sign. How hard is it to chop 4 vegetables and stir it up? Chips were terrible, tasted dry and old. Margarita was cheap and tasted off and had about an inch of salt on it! Enchiladas were a real shame; chopped chicken?? and smothered with cheddar cheese. Service was nice though. Clearly meant to make money and not provide anything of quality.
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Mateusz K.
Bar is ok but bodyguards,manager are real asholes.I was kicked out with my friends for no reason!!!i really mean no reason.When I asked nobody could give me the reason why.I reported them to police.
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The S.
My husband an I were celebrating a Birthday with a few family members on Friday 04/04/14. We decided that this place would be a fun spot to start and boy were we WRONG!!! We were asked to show ID & DID with no problem. We ate,danced and were having a GREAT time when the security guy walked up and asked me to remove a hat (NO BIB) BEANIE! I explained that we had been here for hours and no one had a problem, I even noticed that a few other patrons were wearing hats/ beanies. We asked to speak with the manager a red haired lady that seemed furious that she had been pulled from the bar. I asked of there was a NO HAT policy and she stated that this was up to the discretion of her security staff and could have been altered @ any time. REALLY is that customer service? I asked and she said to me "REMOVE the HAT or u will be escorted out of here! I was appalled! While gathering my things I look up and they've already called the police in which they told us to LEAVE, but don't forget you BILL. I say this was not a problem, but we were treated very unfair with no explanation/resolution. Was this a fair practice? WE WILL NEVER RETURN and I have spread the word
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Slim H.
This is the worst excuse for Tex-Mex/Mexican food I have every experienced in my life. They are going to have to make helluva improvements me to go here again. Went for lunch with the work gang during the week, the place was dead. I had great expectations and after making the hike up to the restaurant level and being seated on the open air patio, I realized that the patio was the nicest part. The waitress was ok, but like I said the food was not. It's hard to mess up taco salad but it was bland and awful. Ordered the queso as an appy which was equally disgusting and flavorless. Could be a beer chips and salsa kinda stop at its best. I don't think anyone was satisfied with their food selections.
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Kamil K.
Weekends-I've been there few times already and it's always the same thing/ look long line of people outside, crowded inside. Food nothing special, drinks Ok, beer same as usually :D during the week it's a good place to count planes flying at O'Hare :)
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Sergio H.
Worst place I've been to. I went this Friday just to grab a drink before we went to rosemont movie theater.... So the bouncer denies me access because my clothes were too baggy. The only thing I had baggy was my sweater. So I asked him if I can take it off and he still says no. I truly think he didn't let me in because I am Mexican. Ive been here before and it has gotten worse. Plus their drinks are watered down and their food is horrible. No flavor. Horrible wannabe Mexican place. Not going here ever again. The only reason I choose one star is because there isn't anything less!
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Kimberly C.
This place was so fun! I did not enjoy the food but I give it 4 stars for its atmosphere, band and drinks!
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Erik H.
Adobe Gila's is a new restaurant at the massive Park at Rosemont entertainment complex. It opened on June 5 and unfortunately, it shows. The food itself was pretty good. The chips (free during Happy Hour which is M-F until 8pm and does not include any drink specials) were endless and came with a nice hot, smoky salsa. My Shrimp Po' Boy was good without being great while my fiancee's quesadilla lacked the burst of flavor that the Havana Mojo Pork Quesadilla implied it would have. The hostesses and servers were prompt and courteous and perhaps a bit typecast. Our waitress was not particularly knowledgeable, but this place is only 3 weeks old as well. Probably my biggest gripe was that they had an enormous amount of beers on tap (over 30!), but no one could tell me what they were. If you're going to have such a large selection you really have to take responsibility for them, Adobe Gila's! Their extensive tequila selection was plastered all over the menu though, to be sure. Overall, the place has a nice atmosphere and an excellent drink selection, but the average food and obvious growing pains are keeping it at 3 stars for the time being.
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Jason H.
Drinks were weeeeak, and food was meh. The atmosphere is cool though.
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Art P.
The margarita's were so watered down there was no buzz caught by even the lightest drinker in our group on an empty stomach. Even had the upgraded tequila. Waitress said this was because when they blend it you can't taste it. What a waste of $20 for frozen water with a hint of lemon. The food is ok, its not real Mexican, I'd say its more southwestern or texmex.
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Stephanie M.
Not sure why all the hate for Adobe. It's not great, but it's not the worst place I've ever been to. Margaritas are huge and delicious. Queso and guac are awesome. The fish tacos were a little cold when they came, but tasted good with the mango salsa. The waitress wasn't overly attentive, but did offer drink refills and kept our water glasses full.
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Jim M.
The outdoor patio is great. Was there with my wife and daughter for lunch but the food was terrible. My 7 year old wouldn't even eat it. Maybe ok for a drink or two but bring your Amex cause its not cheap.
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Steve L.
The negative reviews kinda "put me off" but decided to try it anyway. The service was excellent and the food was quite good. I talked to the manager about the bad reviews who said they did have some problems when they first opened but have worked aggressively to correct them. It appears they have been successful. My enchiladas were served quickly, was very tasty and a nice size portion for the price. Huge draft beer selection and many drink specials.
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Candace R.
I have been to this place multiple times and every time I go I say "NEVER AGAIN!" Well I got asked by my friend to go there for her birthday and being the good friend that I am I said fine. Bad idea. The runner who brought out our food was too lazy to clear off our appetizer plates....As a result of that he spilled water all over my cellphone and burned my arm with the sizzling fajita plate. Management was contacted and all she could say was "I am sorry. Do you want some burn cream?" Really?!? I am so over this place. The food is expensive, unseasoned, and very small portions. The drinks are watered down and small... $50 down the drain and a ruined phone. And another thing, they talk about having a dress code. How can a place so raunchy have a dress code. I saw dudes in basketball shorts and gym shoes... Very selective on who they let in. This place exhibits a lot of discrimination. WILL NEVER GO BACK!
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Mike G.
This place is absolutely terrible. When i first walked in the staff did not even acknowledge my presence. Finally when they noticed me they took my name down and said they would call me when my table is ready, so they called me ten minutes later and I went to get my table and they said they did not know how that happened and the staff seemed to be pointing the finger at each other before even telling me that I was to come back later. Finally when I got my table I ordered a poboy sandwich with blackened shrimp, it was flavorless and overpriced. I would not recommend this place to my enemies let alone my friends. On a positive note out server kaleigh was absolutely amazing and deserves to work at a better establishment.
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J. Loren H.
I really like this place. The only thing I have a slight issue with is how difficult it is to move around in there when it's super busy. Any fun place is gonna be crowded like that, and the good things about the bar make me wanna keep coming back. First of all, the people watching is fantastic. The drinks aren't too ridiculously priced. The music is decent. There's an elevator to get you to the bar, and it isn't for handicapped people only! If you're too drunk, or a lazy fatass like me, (or both) you can take the elevator back up to the bar after you've smoked your outside. This bar is definitely one of the more fun ones to drink at in the entertainment district. You should check it out.
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Dana M.
Food was cold drinks were watered down. Staff was good. The staff did complain they get 'crazy' n 'deal w a lot of crap' w the later nights.
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Nicole A.
If you don't come one a prime hour during the weekend, this place is actually amazing. It can get really loud and there isn't much room to walk around, but if you come early for a table, you're golden. The frozen drinks are delicious. I highly recommend the Caribbean Colada or a margarita. Out of all the places in the entertainment district, Adobe's by far has the cheapest drinks, which is something us broke college students sure love to hear.
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Brianna L.
I LOVE THIS PLACE!!!! I live in the surrounding area and this Rosemont area is exactly what the area needed! I used to be a big fan of the clubs in the city, but the older I get I like to enjoy fun places closer to home. This strip satisfies my needs perfectly. I always end up here at Adobe Gilas even on NYE. My drink of choice is the Corona-rita. OMGoodness its sooo good! It's $20, but it's 45 oz of pure awesomeness. You drink one and you are good to go for the rest of the evening. They aren't skimping on the booze that's for sure. Also on Friday nights they offer $4 corona's. The atmosphere here is FUN! It's a relatively young crowd. Early 30's is the oldest I've ever seen gettin down. I'm in my mid 20's and I just love this place! You get good drinks, awesome music, dance floor, and it's only a $10 cab ride from home! That's a total winner in my book. I honestly have never dined here so I can't say much about the food, but my friends did have the nachos with chicken and they raved about them.
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Kcmc M.
Terrible greasy below bar food...forgot to check yelp before for going....damn...change name to adobe greasy
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David L.
Very disappointed... ( I HOPE SOME FROM MANAGEMENT WHO HAS BRAIN READS THAT!!!) It was my first time at the establishment the floor was crowded and me and my girlfriend went to dance on patio. Apparently there were some beer bottles on the floor and while we were dancing i had to trip one and it went down and smashed on the floor between bunch of people below us... ( The patio is on second floor). So after like 15 minutes security guys kicked us out. They came and said that we are trowing bottles on people. (BTW. VERY RUDE People.!!!) Maybe fire some of them and hire more cleaning people.... (Yes the drinks are week...) At least police was a little bit more understanding because when we left the club we had to talk with them also... Who give the license to this club they rail design is dangerous to people below!!!!
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Dan B.
Terrible food, paid $45 for probably the worst burrito I've ever tried to eat and 2 drinks. Never again.
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Andre L.
Imagine Chili's but not geared to families and you pretty much have it....in fact, the food at Chili's is probably better. It's definitely aimed at 20 -something's who don't know or don't care about the food.... or the watered down drinks. It is aptly described as "cantina themed" with lots of fake props and cheesy-ness. If you are young and looking for a fun time at a reasonable price, eat before you come and have a few drinks while you look for your dream señor or señorita (themed).
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CATHERINE C.
All I can really comment on is the bar area and late night hours. I went there a Friday night or 2 ago and the place was bananas. People everywhere. Unsturdy tables falling over. Drunken 20 year olds humping each other like its a house party. EEK. No thanks. They did have some pretty good music though. I bet on a weekday night this place could have real potential but Friday and Saturday nights its a Frat party.
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Eric A.
Service was poor. After 15 minutes walked out without any of the four servers working around our table even acknowledging us.
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Mikal F.
I went here back in June. While in line the bouncer kept bending my ID, almost breaking it. My husband was right behind me and some other friends which the bouncer insisted that they were all too drunk and not allowed in. My one friend said that's BS and started to walk away. This roided out bouncer then came charging after us. Once I let my husband go and the bouncer realized my friends were not backing down from his pathetic roid rage he cried to the rent-a-cops that one of them spit on his face and ran away never to be seen again. The cops and owner said this bouncer never gets mad for no reason, but I'm pretty sure that's a side effect of steroids. This establishment is unprofessional. When I asked the manager to go get the videotape of my friend spitting on their bouncer he ran inside never to be seen again either. I never even made it inside, but the bouncer charged after us, almost snapped my ID and accused people of being too drunk who haven't even started drinking yet. Never will I come here again. Probably never go to Rosemont again either.
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Patrick D.
I would not recommend this place to anyone. I have been here three times in my life and both times it was a pretty bad expirence. The first time I went was for my friend Erik's Birthday, and a fight broke out in the line with a group of people, and they denied him entry. Which is fine, but the problem is Erik had nothing to do with the people who were fighting, they weren't with us, he wasn't involved in the fight in anyway what so ever. He tried explaining to this to the bouncer, but the bouncer didn't want to hear any of it. The second time I went was for my birthday, it was noisy and crowded, and it takes forever to get a drink up at the bar. And when the bar tenders finally do get to you, they have an attitude like they are being put off. They are not the best at making drinks either, they are very watered down. The third time I went was for my friend Isaac's birthday, He went outside to have a ciggerate, and while he was walking up the stairs, he slipped on some water and became a little wobly, at that point the bouncer kept insisting that he was too drunk and he had to leave, he tried explaining that is was wet on the ground, and that is the reason why he slipped. But of course the bouncer didn't want to hear it. Also that night, I went to order a drink at the bar for my friend Isaac's birthday, and I had to repeat myself three times, now I understand it is the weekend, loud and busy. That wasn't the issue. What upset was when the bartender told me "I can't understand what the f*** you are saying" Excuse me? Who is the customer? It took all the self-control I had, and remembering the fact it was friend Isaac's birthday to avoid losing my temper. Overall I wouldn't recommend this place, the bouncer's seem to on huge power trips, and the customer service is lacking.
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Michael M.
I've never been a huge fan of this place, poor service, mediocre food, same cookie cutter top 40 music you hear at every other bar. But what really did me over was when I opened a tab and ordered only two beers the bartender insisted I ordered four, I asked to speak to the manager and he in a round-about way told me that me I was probably too drunk to remember how many drinks I had and that "it's late" and I didn't realize what I was doing. I ended up paying for all 4 beers after becoming overly frustrated and just wanting to leave this place.
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Dani F.
Perfect night out! We hosted my husband's 40th here with about 60 people and the manager Mike Reppe was so accommodating. I called in and after talking with him had an entire section for our party which they let us decorate obnoxiously. We worked out appetizers and they even had a few drink specials for our group. There were two girls devoted specifically to our party and they were both great; at no point in time was anyone looking around for another drink. The atmosphere here on a Saturday night is incredible, they had a DJ with great dance music and a lot of fun people. They even have one of those crazy photo booths in the corner that we got more and more use out of as the night went on:) Food is very good, drinks are crazy with fish bowls and shots poured in plastic sharks, crazy looking straws, tons of quirky glasses in different shapes that you can buy to take home, Adobe Gilas will be seeing repeat business from us and and lot of our group were excited to throw their own parties there in the future after learning how easy it was for me to work with the manager. Thanks guys and thank you Mike, you made this past Saturday AMAZING!
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Amelia K.
Often times I wonder how ANYONE can mess up making Mexican food, it is one of the easiest most delicious cuisines on this grey earth... If you have the same rational as me and believe that at a "Mexican" restaurant there HAS to be ONE thing on the menu that ISN'T TERRIBLE, then you should not go here! The "fresh" made guacamole is clearly pre-packaged goop that is just squeezed into a greasy tortilla boat and served with enough chips to feed a single person. Then comes the main course... This place is the clear winner of "Worst Taco Ever" in my book!! If you like steak with gristle, no lettuce, cheese, nor flavor you have come to the right place! You can add cheese, or sour cream for a nominal fee of course. Overall I left feeling sad... Sad and hungry... Long story short, save your money and go to Taco Bell!
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Dirk M.
Lousy chips and salsa. Cheese dip wasn't much better. Great bartender and very attentive wait staff though. Pork tacos were good but i'm guessing it's the drinks that keep folks here.
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Stephanie M.
This place is a waste of time! Horribly watered down drinks, shots and bad food.
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E Z.
Very fun , cool bar. Awesome drink specials. They have some cool Fish bowl type drinks for when u have a group of friends. Their chips are great. They have awesome guacamole that they make from scratch at your table. Servers are always quick and friendly.
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Megan R.
This is easily the worst place I've eaten in a while. And I was here on a Monday when it wasn't busy. My margarita was watery with very little flavor. The chese dip was microwaved but not well enough. And our entrees were so bad we took one bite, paid, and left. With 2 people and entrees each with one bite taken, not even a question from the waitress as to why. why?? Because they know.
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Puma P.
Decent food if it's fresh (green sour cream is NOT ok), watered down margaritas, horrible kitchen service. And informing the manager should not be answered with an "Ok" and blank stare. Go somewhere else.
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Sami D.
So I have been to Adobe about 10 times. You would ask why would you give it 1 star and go 10 times. Well it is close to work and home and has an open patio which is really refreshing after work, and they have some great quesadillas (mahi and steak). This is where it ends. Waitresses seems like were gathered from suburban high schools and they are all jersey shore wonabees. Pitchers or cocktails of any type are watery and no where near the quality you would expect. I would give me about 2, on a good day 3 stars, but last night was epic. So here we are drinking some margaritas ordered from the bar. We decided to sit at a table as we were a group and wanted to grab some Patron shots. I go and very kindly ask one of their waitresses to come by the table so we can order. 10 min later and several times passing by our table, no service. Then I go to her and ask if I can order some shots, she tells me that I would need to speak with my waitress, to which I reply well we don't have one and we need to be served. Her face expression was like so annoyed of me asking to be served so she went ahead and told me to wait and that she would come by. In 5 min she shows up and I order 3 patron shots. Another 5 min later she comes with some nasty tequila and a bill for 3 patron silver shots. Shocked I tell her that this wasn't patron as I am big fan of it and drink it all the time. Then she goes on and brings a "manager". Some bald dude comes, which seemed like a promoted bouncer comes and tries to explain to me that he saw how they poured the shots and it was patron. After literary arguing with me for 5 min I gave him my card and told him to do what he feels is right as a manager. 5 min later the same girl comes with the same bill for 3 patron silver shots, no free drinks, no bil reduction. We paid, got up and left. I must say this place has a lot of potential as it is cheap, its at a good location, but man their service is terrible. Good alternative is the Tavern right next to it and they have some bad ass calamari and huge selection of beer, even though its a bit expensive.
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Jason W.
Excellent place to eat and drink late
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Jenny C.
Food at this place is terrible. I would not recommend it if it was the last take-out-food place on earth. I was coming back from a long day of work with my boyfriend, we head over to Adobe Gilas and when we walked in the lady that seats people left and didn't say anything to us. We weren't acknowledged for maybe 5 minutes, and the only reason a waitress spoke to us was because she thought we were going to seat ourselves, but I assured her we decided to sit at the bar instead. After i'm seated at the bar, it takes another 10 minutes to be acknowledged, and mind you, there were not that many people sitting at the bar. I saw two other couples and that's it. Finally I ordered a veggie burrito which DID NOT have the main components of what the menu said would be in it. So I pretty much scarfed down a burrito filled with onions, sour cream, cheese, and TINY green peppers. SO MANY ONIONS. If the menu said "onion burrito" I would have never picked it. My boyfriend ordered the steak tacos and didn't mind them but said they were sooo bland. If you like the food here you probably had a few drinks in you before the time you got your meal.
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Yadira D.
After catching a movie with my gal pals, we decided to grab some drinks. The food was good, we had the nacho plate and split between us 3, since it was a big plate. Food was yum, and the drinks were decent...the service however was not the greatest. Our waitress seemed to be to busy with the only table consisting of a good looking male patron sitting alone. Granted, he was a good looking guy, BUT if you are working socialize with him on your own time, not when you have other tables to tend to, and all are requiring some kind of assistance. Needless to say we had to summon another waitress for some additional items because even though our waitress was right next to us at the table where the gentleman was sitting alone, she still couldn't be reached. Once the other waitress told her we needed something she came and brought it to us, asked why we didn't ask her directly. I mentioned to her that I was sitting right next to her and tried getting her attention a few times to no avail. I'll come back here again for a few happy hour drinks but won't expect too much from the service. I will say the 2 woman band they had playing that night were AWESOME!
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Maggie B.
This is my new favorite restaurant! I absolutely love it! We ended up getting an amazing waitress, Chelly, and she rocked!!! She was extremely knowledgable, and even remembered our names... that is definitely something that impresses me whenever I go to a restaurant. We lucked out because we were still in happy hour, but there was nothing happy hour about their drinks and food selection... it was way better than expected. The nachos were AMAZING.. and for 6$... it really could have fed at least 2 people... the tacos for 1.50$ were amazing too... just went a little overboard because we assumed everything would be smaller because it was happy hour.. Adobe Gilas you did no disappoint! Oh, and let's not forget drinks! We ended up getting Grand Marnier Margaritas and they were so delicious.. and they came in a cup that you got to take home... (the kid in me was super happy about that)... the views were incredible, and once it got chilly, the staff immediately made sure to close the "windows"... it was all about the customer yesterday! I would highly recommend this place.. and will be a frequent customer! Thanks for a great time!
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George P.
I always give a place 2 chances to impress me. service was good but the food was not. the quality of people was so, so. we have a lot of great mexican places this just isn't one of them. i gave it 2 stars because the staff (behind the bar) was friendly.
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B R.
Staying at Aloft, across the street from the conglomeration that is a skating rink, HofBrau House, Park Tavern, etc. Had a lovely dinner at Park Tavern last night and decided to try Adobe Gila's tonight. I'm a Mexican food fan so I thought, "OK, we'll give it a try" Don't bother. The Enchiladas were edible. Barely. The Margarita was probably the worst that I've had. Ever. And that's saying a lot. Think luke cold salt-water with a splash of lime gatorade. But without all of the flavor. Waitress was friendly though. Avoid. Avoid Avoid.
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Liz Y.
If you are considering going to Adobe Gillas, please RECONSIDER. There are plenty of other bars close by with MUCH BETTER management and service. If you are in the mood for Mexican food, go to Maria's. It's a fantastic restaurant just around the corner with much better food and excellent service. ( mariasmexicanrestaurant.… ) Here is an email I just sent to Adobe about the experience my boyfriend and I had last night. The only reasons I am giving Adobe 1 star are that I can't give zero stars and I actually like their queso. "To Whom it May Concern, I regret to inform you that last night my boyfriend Bobby and I had a very unfortunate experience at your Chicago location. Before Bobby even handed Garon, the bouncer, his ID, Garon informed us that he would not be allowed inside. Initially we thought it was a joke. We assumed that we had to wait until more people left - that's how a line works. Garon then informed us that his manager thought Bobby's pants were "too baggy" and therefore were not within the dress code of Adobe's. Bobby laughed it off, again thinking that Garon was kidding. Bobby offered his ID again, this time offering to show why his pants were "too baggy." You see, Bobby has lost over 80 pounds and hasn't had the chance to buy new jeans. He keeps losing weight and right now clothes don't really fit well. To be quite honest, it must be frustrating on a daily basis for him, but I'm incredibly proud of his dedication and progress. At this point, Garon clearly overstepped his bounds and aggressively got in Bobby's face. In no way was Bobby causing a scene or acting aggressively, he was only attempting to show that his pants weren't baggy. Bobby was trying to explain that his pants were too big and he hadn't gotten a chance to buy new ones yet. Garon continued to basically push Bobby away with his chest. At this point we just went to Five Roses. On our way from Five Roses to Toby Keith's we stopped to talk to the manager at your establishment. We had the pleasure of talking to both Brett and Jeff. Brett very nicely listened to our concerns about the arbitrary enforcement of the dress code. He also allowed Bobby to explain his weight loss. At that point we learned that Jeff, not Brett, made the decision that Bobby's pants were too baggy. Again, Bobby explained his weight loss and our disappointment in the enforcement. Two weeks ago Bobby and I saw Wreck it Ralf at Muvico. You see, we are frequent customers at Muvico and the bars at the Park. Before we saw Wreck it Ralph, we went to Adobe for a drink. It was a Friday night, and there was a bouncer at the door. Interestingly enough, Bobby was wearing the SAME pants that he wore last night and Bears hat. We were allowed in, no questions asked. While we were enjoying the band, we observed a young black man with dreds not allowed in because his pants were too baggy. That man was dressed nicer than Bobby was that night. At that time, we noted that Bobby's pants were looser than his. We told Brett and Jeff about this experience. Bobby said, "I'm sure that neither one of you manage on Friday nights." At that point we learned that Jeff actually manages that night. Not only did your managers NOT apologize, they stood by their call. They denied arbitrary, discriminatory, and inconsistent enforcement of their dress code. They did admit that they need to be "stricter." At that point I reminded them that it's not about being stricter, it's about being consistent. While this entire conversation happend, none of your employees were able to look us directly in the eyes. All three actively avoided eye contact with us. Additionally, Garon couldn't keep a straight face. He stuck his hands in his pocket and openly laughed. Additionally, your dress code should be the lesser of your worries. That same night, 2 weeks ago, we saw people inside your bar that we knew were under 21. To be quite honest, I would be more worried about serving underage youth than pants. Our nation is facing an obesity crisis. Bobby has taken several steps not only to recognize his own weight problems, but also to fix them and literally change his life. Your response to his weight loss? "Sorry bro, you can't come in." It's a shame that we were subject to such awful service before we even stepped inside of your establishment. What's worse, however, is that your managers never apologized for the awful treatment we were subject to. For the record, none of the other bars had an issue with Bobby's "baggy" pants. We had a great night at Five Roses, Toby Keith's, and Park Tavern. " What happened last night was absolute ludicrous. It was completely unacceptable for us to be treated like that and for the management to respond (or fail to respond) in the way they did. Again, if you are considering going to Adobe Gillas, I would strongly encourage you to reconsider, at least until they are under new management.
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Sienna B.
I was there last night after going to Zanies. I immediately noticed that it has the ambience of a crappy small city chain, and noted from the menu that they also have locations in Columbus and Dayton, Ohio. No surprise there. We had the steak fajita, which was somewhat tasty, but had way too much rice and not enough meat, and was covered in some sort of mystery sauce that was likely fake cheese. We had the chips and salsa with the habenero salsa. The salsa was flavored with habeneros, but tasted like it was made with tomato paste rather than real tomatoes, and has a similar consistency. The chips tasted like cardboard. A friend ordered the Paella, which was a big mistake. It had the ingedients of paella, but was nothing like the real thing. The shrimp were obviously frozen and low quality. We had the long island ice tea drink special. It was vile. If I were a 18 year old with a fake ID trying to get drunk I guess it would have been great. I would not go there again even if they offered me a free meal.
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Amy B.
My advice - don't go there hungry or expecting decent service. Our waitress took our order with a lolli pop hanging out of her mouth and complained that we ordered water in addition to our drinks because she had to make another trip to the bar. She brought the appetizers out at the same time as our entrees and walked away before we could ask for the condiments she forgot to bring. We struggled to find room for everything on the table because no one came to clear anything! The only thing this place has going is a great atmosphere. I am sure once the other restaurants open in that area this one will bite the dust.
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Estodo L.
Very disappointed ,it must be managed by a different owner,first of all I sat in a table that wobbled so much I had to hold my drink all night ,the waitress over charged US , ANYWAYS go to Toby kieths the music is not great but the service is price less
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Charel M.
DO NOT EAT HERE!!!!!!! Though the service was fine, the food was disgusting!!!!
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Jen S.
What I like most about this place is out outdoor seating. But when winter comes I am not sure how appealing it will be. The only downside is the waitstaff is extemely young and not experienced and it shows. Also check up on you somewhat too often, which yes can be a bad thing. I also asked for extra dressing for my salad and she comes back with my same cup..(wierd) and fills it 1/4 of the way with dressing (seriously).. and says it's that good? Well no..because I asked for more dressing and that means you usually fill the cup. I also was considering ordering Coconut Shrimp and wanted to know how many there were and the waitress didn't know, so screams across the outdoor deck to another server and says "Hey..how many shrimps come in the appetizer?? The girl was very sweet and nice, but it just shows how again inexperienced and young they are. Sure we aren't eating at a top notch steakhouse, but a bit of serving experience and menu knowledge isn't too much to ask for. I will return and hope it improves. They just need to get some older employees working there and I am sure it will get better.
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Yvette C.
Prejudice against Latinos. Went there for a party....seemed like we were targeted. My husband was being harassed for wearing a hat by head of security (short fat hairy guy) though there were other patrons there with hats on (they weren't Latinos). Very uncomfortable and will not be returning.......ever. We ended up going to My Big Fat Greek Restaurant next door and had a great time. No issues there and strongly recommended.
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John F.
I did a happy hour corporate event here and a good time was had by all. We had appetizers and drinks for about 125 people. They gave us a large area and fed my clients. The staff was great and took care of my customers and prospects. If I had to, I would do the same thing there. They had two big parties at the same time, so the service was a little slow at times... but then again they had two big parties at the same time.
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john s.
This was one of the worst Mexican Restaurant that we have been to. The only reason it is busy on the weekend, is because of the location. It's a new area with only a handful of options at this time. Where do I start? Based on the menu, it's more of a bar than a restaurant. Which you think, the manager would place an emphasis on quality drinks. Well we ordered two Lobo Margaritas (note their menu does not contain many prices for their drinks or available sizes). The waitress stated that we could get a larger size and pointed to the couple next to us, who had two glasses of Margaritas. We said sure, she came back with two plastic cups, filled to the brim with ice cubes. Did not ask about salt or lime. The drink was so weak; it even tasted bad. The space is small, so they try to cram as many tables as possible in there. Our table was 2 ft x 2 ft, and we did not have room to eat. They have elevated stools and not chairs. So you do not have a place to hang your jacket. I ordered the Mahi Fajitas, the waitress brought out shrimp. She swapped it out for fish. There were 3-4 pieces of fish about the size of a corn flake. It was one of the worst fajitas that I have had. We also ordered some of their hand crafted guacamole, that we had to mash and mix with a fork so it could be scooped on a chip. Oh and unlike most Mexican Restaurants, they do not offer complimentary chips and salsa. Just an overall bad experience. Do yourself a flavor and go somewhere else.
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Dia S.
Visited this place a couple weeks back with my sister. Arrived around 6 p.m.- as we approach the stairs we could hear the blaring music from downstairs. Weird we thought considering it only being 6p.m. I don't think i've ever been somewhere to eat so bad before in my life. The hostess or waitress attempts to seat us close to the "DJ" and we beg her to put us as far away as possible from the loud music. We wanted to have dinner not be on MTV's spring break. Let me first start out by saying that the free "bottom-less" chips and salsa buffet thing they are trying to pull is digusting..it screams trash. Clean your countertops! I order a Caesar salad with no chicken or meat in it with the dressing on the side my sis ordered steak/chicken fajitas. My salad was not edible, the dressing was the worst thing i've ever tasted. I feel bad for saying this but how can you mess up a plain salad so bad? The products they use are of really bad quality. My sisters fajitas were terrible as well, I felt as if the steak was a week old. We didn't eat any of our food, asked for the check, payed and went over to Kings to have ourselves another dinner. Our waitress was nice altough there is just random waitresses just standing around..way over staffed. The only decent think about this place is the rooftop. It's a shame bc this place is so new but it fels so run down and gross when you are inside, feels like you are in some wannabee mexican confused place. Please stop trying to be a spring break club in Rosemont and focus on fixing important things.
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Yuri S.
Good place, good food - good vibe and drinks! We came in on Fri at 3pm they had free chips and salsa!
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Bill Y.
This was not our first second or even third choice for dinner, but all the restaurants in the convention center area were looking at 2 hour waits, so here we were. We were concerned by the review, but the food actually surprised us. I have to admit that it's not the best Mexican restaurant, but certainly not the worst. We ordered combination fajitas, a carnitas plate, and a hamburger. All 3 dishes were prepared well. It was a fulfilling meal at an expected price for a convention center area. Would I call it authentic Mexican? No. But if you think of it as American meal with a south of the border flair, it was okay. This restaurant is LOUD, so be prepared to not enjoy much of a conversation.
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Ashley C.
This is where you go if you want to pretend you're on the set of Jersey Shore. Came here for a friends birthday party despite the reviews I'd seen. Also, it's pretty pathetic that I paid $14!! for a margarita that tasted like sour mix & ice that didn't give me a buzz in the slightest, & it was huge, which makes it even worse that I didn't. Other people I was with were dumb enough to get more than one. One girl had 2 whole ones to herself & nothing. A Corona-rita was $22!!! WTF Thought I'd stay away from the crappy overpriced margaritas for the rest of the night if I wasn't even gonna get a buzz & just stick to beer & ended up paying 4 freaking dollars for a BOTTLE of Miller Lite, not even tap. No thanks.
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Julie T.
I decided to come here the other day after going to see a movie at Muvico around 2 pm. When you walk in, it actually looks really cool! Lots of room, and a fun and festive "loft type" feel. The service however was awful!!!! Our server was Colleen. She was rude off the bat. No idea why. I was in the service industry once, so i normally never write bad reviews on people, but she was just terrible. The place was very empty, had maybe 5 tables full. When we sat down, it took her 25 min for her to finally come around and take our food order. Once our food order came, I realized that half of my order wasn't right. I didn't bother fixing it, as she didn't come to our table again, until bringing us the check.
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Kim E.
Not worth money, patience or time. My friends and I came here for dinner and a drink before heading to the theater. And quite honestly, I think I will just eat at Muvico next time. Their margaritas are not a good deal. They were watered down and still not cheap. Our service was awful. The waitress did not write down our order (we were a party of 5) and of course got our order messed up. My cousin actually waited about 10 minutes for her taco salad after we all had received our entrees. Paying our bill was a whole other fiasco. Overall, just a super tacky place. I don't understand restaurants like these. The girls are in tank tops and booty shorts and you pay $$ for a drink and they serve it either in a plastic cup or a tacky souvenir. I am not on spring break nor at a college bar, please serve my drink in a proper glass. I will not be returning.
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Francesca L.
IF YOU WANT TO HAVE A GOOD, FUN TIME...DO NOT GO HERE! I literally just left this "restaurant" and I was treated worse than a black man in a white supremacy house! HOLY CRAP do NOT go here! We were in town for a convention..I am a young white woman (if that matters) who is considered good looking. We sauntered into this bar and started loudly (and good naturedly) going "Wooooo!!!" for the random karaoke people on stage and the big fat ugly bouncer told us to stop immediately or we would be ejected. I said "Excuse me? Are you kidding?" and he told me I was being disruptive and would have to leave. I was with a client and coworker and was beyond mortified. I have never been kicked out of a restaurant in my life! It was confusing and embarrassing. I should also mention we had spend about $80 so far on drinks. I told that big ugly bouncer we were simply supporting strangers singing karaoke and not trying to start any trouble, but it didn't matter a lick. SO if you want to have a good time, do NOT GO HERE! Seriously...I am not exaggerating...
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Mel M.
Good location. Bad margaritas. So-so food. Our pitcher of margaritas with Patron was not only weak, but it also tasted like salty, watered down lime mix. Fajita burritos with shrimp was decent, but not great. Guac was just okay. Chips were from a bag. Service was slow. Won't go back!.
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Sarah R.
I was here for a bachelorette party a few days ago. The place was okay. Some of the drinks I had were okay, some not good at all. The rum runner and strawberry margarita were all right. I tried a regular margarita and I didn't like it. I tried the strawberry daiquiri and it was disgusting. On the other hand the food was pretty good. We split a few apps: queso fundido, guacamole and chips and salsa. We also split fajitas: steak, chicken and shrimp. We enjoyed all the food. The service was really good. We didn't have to wait long for anything and they replaced the things we were unhappy with. And they validated so parking was free. I won't be making any special trips back, but maybe if I'm in the area and there is no wait.
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Kelly C.
We came here for dinner prior to bowling at the new alley next door. This new mexican establishment has the surprising hours of being open until 4am 7 days a week! You'd almost think it's Vegas. The food is definitely subpar, but service was friendly, drinks are plentiful. Go here for the bar (and watching sports on massive screens) not the food.
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Joyce P.
Decent food and drink. Bar atmosphere but fun outdoor patio and live band was playing in the square below. Recommend for chill drinking time.
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K L.
This place was a disappointment. Went with friends and had to wait a long time for everything, had about 8 different waitresses waiting on our table. The food was not good at all. Go to other Mexican restaurants like Maria's, which is not far from here and way better food and service.
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Carman M.
I have never been so disrespected or discriminated against in my entire 36yrs. My husband and I decided that we would come to Rosemont for date night. We chose a random place, something we often do, Adobe Gilas was our place of choice. Who can turn down a great Margarita. After standing in line for 10min, the security then tells me I can not enter into Adobe because of my hand tattoo(a heart). At first I thought he was joking, then realize this was a serious situation.I WAS LIVID!! It's a Freaking hand heart tattoo, are you freaking serious??? I'm not a member of the Russian mob, black panther or a danger to society. I am a married woman who wanted to spend a nice evening out with her husband, but instead I was shunned. This is bad business especially for first time customers. I can't see a logical explanation as to why this is a rule. I will never patronage your restaurant nor recommend it to others especially since half of America has tattoos.
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Kamilah S.
Awesome time. They play nice music, good drinks, the place gets real crowded and hot, but we sat outside and we could feel the air from the inside, so it wasn't to bad. Also, if you fall asleep @ the table, they will escort you out. Don't ask me how I know.
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Mandy B.
This place is so generic and cheesy. I think is actually prefer going to Taco Bell. Guacamole had fresh avocado but was rather small and bland. Steak fajitas were ok but had a strange flavor on them. No free chops&salsa which should be illegal IMO.
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Rawlins R.
I came to Adobe briefly for one Friday night. The Rosemont area is accessible by train from the Blue Line. We usually get off at Rosemont and walk to the local bars. While at Adobe we had a fish bowl that is deceptively intoxicating. Be careful and don't drink to fast as you can't taste a drop of alcohol in it. But I can tell you there is and it will hit you without warning. Gilas has a small area
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Nancy F.
Place sucked. 4 chips with the shrimp tacos. And they were not good. Only reason I gave two stars is because is the service was good.
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Tiffany Y.
At this casual restaurant, I ordered chips and salsa, quesadillas, and a margarita. The menu had other foods such as salads, burgers, tacos, and burritos. All of the food tasted OK, but it wasn't anything to recommend to other people. I felt a little disappointed to visit this restaurant with some of my business colleagues when we were in town for a meeting about Hispanics. It was average at best and not high-quality Mexican food. The wait staff was nice and served us well.
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Douglas W.
Avoid for too slow service in overloaded bar and restaurant demand. Just step next door for better service. Got my mac n cheese and was weak on quality. Sad to see a great place pander to volume over quality.
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Jessica A.
Good place for drinks but sometimes it takes a very long time to get one just because they seem to be a little understaffed.
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JamelnOscar C.
Where do I begin... Best margaritas and servers- I will give them that. I've been here a couple of times and if you get there past 9pm- it's a NIGHTMARE! No matter how crowded the place has been the servers were always great. The reason I'm giving them a 1 star is because the door people act like it's a nightclub that you have to dress up for.- its a BAR! not a high scale downtown Chicago club/lounge. I'm a young professional so I want to be treated that way. The bouncer said my boyfriend was not wearing the proper attire to get in. Seriously? I won't be going there after 9pm- ever again. That type of judgmental behavior is uncalled for. Go somewhere else and save yourself the hassel. Oh yea, parking is a nightmare as well.
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Cassandra H.
Great atmosphere. This place is perfect if you want to have good drinks and hear great music. The food is average but everything else makes up for it. I recommend making a reservation as my party experienced an hour wait to be seated. Also make sure you ask about the drink specials.
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Oscar L.
I remember visiting this place like it was just yesterday, it was an oddly warm day for December it has been a very long work week and many of my friends have been suffering from cabin fever. We were all nearly on the verge of going mad until my friend's girlfriend had suggested Adobe Gilas. Made our way to the resturant on a friday night around 9. Locating parking wasn't difficult and the first thing we saw getting out of the garage was the ice rink outside. To our suprise it was hosting a hockey game which increased my desire to get a drink and start drinking the night away. We went in and asked for seats the hostess, with a pleasent smile that i still remember till today, said all seats are up for grabs. My party and I began our journey to scout out a table. After 20 minutes of having to outwit and manipulate other customers of their tables. Lucky for my party I was there and with just my presence a party of ten professional body builders got up and with fear painted on their faces and shame in their eyes gave up their table.... To be frank this review will only get longer so to sum it up the waitress was nice the food sucked and was over price but the atmosphere was fun. Come here if you have money and want to pay alot for watered down drinks. Ps the waitress was awesome.
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B R Hungry X.
Crowded, music is good, but no personal space. Food is generic mexican and drinks are watered down. If you are 21 you might like this place, if you are over 26, it can get annoying real fast. Fishbowl drinks full of sugar, hangover just waitin for you!
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Corey S.
nice place to meet people for drinks and appetizers. Food is ok, just average. Tables are not good for dining with friends which will last over an hour. Tall tables with uncomfortable chairs, which make sitting for longer than an hour very uncomfortable. Very Average, especially with better restaurants in Rosemont Park.
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Estevan F.
Overall bad food, limited beer selection and attitudes from the bouncers/hosts doesn't give this place a good image. The waitresses and bartenders are nice eye candy and the only thing positive about this place. But seriously is this place a restaurant ? A bar ? Or a wanna be nightclub with karaoke ? The band / DJ stage is small and surrounded by tables with no dance floor. Doesn't matter you won't see it anyways because of their layout. Just confused on what image this place is going for. 3 reasons for the 1 Star Rating. First the bouncers/hosts have an attitude problem regarding their dress code. Didn't know this was a high scale nightclub in downtown Chicago. Hilarious when the staff is wearing gym shoes and waitresses wearing booty shorts and spaghetti strap T-Shirts. I could care less now just odd because a few months ago our group came here late night with causal attire. Second the beer selection is horrid. I asked the waitress about their IPA selection and was told we have 312.... Finally the food.. This place is labeled as Mexican. Our table tried the fajitas and steak tacos. Well it's horrible from the rice to the meats and all the way down to the old produce. Also no corn tortillas? Really?
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Julie O.
Met friends here for drinks. They were staying in the area, and this just happened to be the place they stopped at. Probably because it was a super nice summer day and there is an outdoor area that was just delightful. We did not have any sort of serious food, but what we munched on was fine. We were drinking mostly beer, with a couple margaritas mixed in. All was well. We had a great server. Parking ticket needs to get validated before you leave if you park there.
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Toni B.
So Im confused about this place. My gf said they play hip hop music, but when I looked online it was showing a Mexican restaurant... So when we got here...sure enough there were people eating their Mexican food...and a group of people booty poppin' by the DJ. Good music though I must say. I ordered a pomegranate margarita which was very yummy. They do have drink specials even on the weekend, so make sure you ask before you buy your drinks! On Fridays they have $12 margarita pitchers (on the rocks and regular). Definitely get there early...there were NO tables, and no where really to stand. Luckily some folks asked us if we wanted to join them at their table. I would come back if my girlfriends wanted to...would lie to try their food sometime though...did look pretty damn good..
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Rita B.
5 stars for the band, 0 stars for the customer service, 2 stars for the food. I give this place 1 star bc our server was so rude and inattentive. I'll give this place another chance, but based on other reviews it seems like we all had the same awful waitress....
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Kaja P.
I like to go there with my friends!! We always have fun and the drinks have a good price for us at least :). I really enjoyed the nachos. Really looking for another fun night at Adobe Gilas!
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Joseph A.
5th time here and it is strictly a drinking place from now on. Fajitas were bland. So was the appetizer. Too many good places surrounding this dump to settle for bland and weak food
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Britt C.
This could be a great place for some summer day drinking with friends! They have happy hour $1.50 tacos and a salsa bar + a 2nd floor patio seating. Sounds like a good day drinking place to me. They also have fishbowls! My favorite! I was just at lunch so I decided to be good and opted for a Tijuana Tourbus which has 3 of their frozen drinks combined! Sidenote: if you don't want the souvenir bikini glass you can get it in a regular cup and save a whopping 75 cents. To eat, I went with my typical "mexican" plate. Enchiladas! They had char-grilled chicken, which seemed like the safe choice. However, I also saw mahi as an option....I really didn't know how that would be. I always get chicken. I asked my waitress about it and she said if I wanted I could do one of each. Perfect! Also, glad I did. I actually really liked the mahi, if I were to go again I would just order the mahi. My dish also came with a little side of rice with some beans and tomato mixed in. It was nice. Overall, it was pretty decent. I don't know if I would be craving this place or running back but for wandering in - it was good!
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Sarah T.
Wow. This place is terrible. Saturday night and this place is still fairly empty. This guacamole is 5/10. I would never come back and give money to this place.
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Stacey K.
Well. That was 3 hours of my life that I'll never get back. While I was on my way here for a co-worker goodbye party, I did think of Nichole K.'s review that she had posted just days before. I did not have a say as to where this little soiree would take place, so I tried to be optimistic. First impression: the decor. I don't get it. It's like the product of Ed Debevic's one night fling with Chi Chi's. What is it? Mexican? Armericana? And nice, stupid music, by the way. A Rolling Stones song was immediately followed by something by Phillip Phillips (or whatever his name is). Um. Sure. Maybe it was just the alcohol. Wait........NO! It COULDN'T have been the alcohol, silly! THEY DON'T PUT ANY IN THEIR DRINKS!!!!! I swear to you, my three girlfriends (who are also my co-workers) and I put away two margaritas in about 32 minutes and felt...........nothing. Another girl across the table had a gin and tonic and reported it was pretty much just tonic. We agreed we would take advantage of their $1 taco special. Blah. I got two chicken tacos. I could have made better. And I don't really cook. The guac was pretty good. To add insult to a no-buzz injury, I got lost in the damn, stupid parking garage. The people who constructed that; had they never heard of SIGNAGE? For F*** sake! It just compounded my disgust. Mexican isn't my all-time favorite cuisine. I like it alot, but don't ever crave it. After this night, Taco Bell excites me more. In fact, I'd sleep in their parking lot if they started offering margaritas. No way they could be worse than the Kool-Aid slush shit they charged us for at A.G. Stay. Away.
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Yanyao N.
Remember when this area only housed Muvico? I come back a year later and there are these crazy looking bars everywhere. Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill?! Where am I? Anyway, I wanted to watch a movie, but we ended up having an hour to kill, so, we had to pick a place to sit outside and get a drink. The Irish pub? The German Hofbrauhaus? No, and no, and definitely not anything to do with Toby Keith. The clear winner was the place where lizards like to drink margaritas. One of the nice things about Adobe Gilas is that their patio is on the second floor, and overlooks the big green patch that used to be an ice rink (and also the highway). Oh, Rosemont. But, it was beautiful out, and one of the few days of the year that I will actually voluntarily sit outside for a drink, so J had to take advantage. The drinks menu isn't organized too well, and can be a bit confusing. There are drinks you can order where you get to keep the girl in a bikini glass. There are giant margaritas with 2 Coronas stuck in them. I opted for the 14oz. frozen strawberry margarita, which was perfect for the day. J's regular margarita on the rocks was no good though. Also, the chips and salsa needs to come with more chips. Always more chips. I had an enjoyable time. Service was friendly. People were yelling at the TV (Bulls game). The sun was shining. The temperature wasn't too hot. I can only imagine what this place becomes at night - I was there on a Saturday afternoon and it was pretty quiet.
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Alexandra W.
I love the food at this place. I usually go during the day and things are usually great. However.. I was just there on this Saturday night. We were on our way in and we were stopped because my brother in law had Jordans on. The security guard proceeded to tell is that you cannot wear gym shoes in the bar. This caused a bit of confusion considering the fact that two other gentlemen that were with us were wearing gym shoes and they were already in the bar. We kept our composure as we watched three more gentlemen walk in the bar wearing gym shoes... This was an obvious act of racial profiling. I am completely disgusted with the way my brother in law was treated and I suggest adobe takes a better look at there staff.
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Lupe M.
This reminds me of some of the bad Mexican places down in Miami...except that there's no excuse for a bad Mexican place in Chicago. Awful dj, weak drinks, unattractive staff in short shorts and tank tops, and they have a dress code? The salsa tasted like ketchup...no spice whatsoever. The food is so blah! Taco Bell with attempted club ambiance. Oh and the men's bathroom door should read "Señores" not Señors. Who approved that?? Honestly, those giving a positive review must all be kids with limited Chicago dining and nightlife experience. Will NOT be going back.
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Jay Z.
Absolutely terrible. Order $15 fajitas, no salsa shows with the meager offerings...ask for some salsa - check shows a .75 cent charge, are you EFFING KIDDING ME!? NEVER again.
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Rob W.
OK, I have not experienced the "late night havoc" that many of the Yelpers seem to have - my experience is limited to a request for some gift certificates to be included in a door prize raffle and a lunch around 2 in the afternoon. As for the gift cert request, I approached all the businesses in the Rosemont Entertainment District for them and Adobe Gilas was among the most responsive. Totally accommodating and helpful. I was so pleased that I chose to try the place out for lunch on my next visit. For that lunch, I ordered a frozen golden margarita and their Monday lunch special, fajitas (I went with steak). At the $9.99 lunch special price, the fajitas were a good choice. They come with three flour tortillas wrapped (almost too tightly) in aluminum foil. The flavor was pretty good and the portion adequate. At the usual price ($12.99, I believe), I wouldn't have been as enthusiastic. The margarita was OK - I've had better and worse. The plastic cup that it comes in kind of detracts a bit, but low overhead is a bit of a theme throughout the restaurant. Kim has assisted me on both visits and has been outstanding - great personality and really pleasant. I'll be back - though likely not too late at night.
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Nichole C.
No. Just...no. My husband and I came to grab some dinner (and margaritas?) after a Wolves game and got DENIED entry because of what we were wearing (he was in sweatpants, we had on t-shirts and hoodies, hats, etc.). Apparently, after 9 pm Adobe Gilas turns into a club. Who knew? I mean, I understand having a dress code at a certain point, I GUESS, but when I walk into a restaurant for dinner at 9:02, and I look into the bar area and see nothing but people dressed down (and eating the guacamole that should be in MY MOUTH), yet still get denied? No. This place officially has the infamous Nichole shun. It's not like Rosemont Park is that great to begin with, but with bourgeois places like this (who don't have the right to even PRETEND to be fancy)? I may never come back at all.
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M. K.
The location and service was good. However as another stated- Taco Bell quality food which isn't bad...if you are at a Taco Bell, very weak Margaritas, so loud that I literally could not hear the persons next to me...ugh. Just awful. Do the proprietors of Adobe Gilas bother to read Yelp reviews for a "hint" on how to improve? Wow.
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Nelly S.
I think the can improve way more, my husband and I went there to meet some friends that were inside already, the guys at the entrance ask for id and then say "is 2 dollar donation for charity" so I sai no thank you,but he said I had to pay which I know 2 dollars is nothing but the attitude he gave me plus is a donation but I have to, then IS NOT a donation meaning I have to PAY other wise I don't get in.. So I gave them the money so we could go meet our friends I refuse to stay and we all end of going to kings bowl.. Tell you this I will never be back and i will share my experience with others.
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Jan R.
I strongly don't recommend this bar to everybody! They charged us $15.- for one beer!!! Such an expensive beer is not in downtown!!! And we had got a beer in plastic glasses!!!!!
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Valerie W.
Unfortunately, there just aren't too many good things I can say about Adobe Gilas... well, maybe one thing. The location is good. Its centered at the new Park at Rosemont, overlooking the ice skating rink (which I think they turn into a soccer field in the summer?) and the new Hofbrauhaus. It is located on the second floor, above Toby Keith's. The restaurant consists of a bar area and all high-top tables (from what I could see.) Some of the chairs had very small "backs" while others were just stools. Not very comfortable to sit in. The menu seems... confused. Yes, they have "Mexican" fare, but they also have burgers, chicken sandwiches, and buffalo wings. I wasn't really sure what to make of it. We ordered the table-side guacamole, which was actually pretty tasty. It was not served with enough chips though. (Also, what type of Mexican restaurant doesn't have complimentary chips and salsa on the table?) I ordered the steak tacos, which on the menu boasted either corn or flour tortillas, avocado cream, cheese, and cabbage slaw, and pico. A few items of note: 1. The server did not ask if I (or anyone else) wanted corn or flour tortillas. She asked one of the four of us if we'd like a side of guacamole with our tacos, but not the other three. I was pretty much stunned when the entrees arrived. Three very flat, barely full, flour tortillas, lifelessly thrown into a basked with a scoop of rice and beans (mixed together, not separate.) Like I said, the tacos were pretty slim. Maybe a 1/2 ounce of meat? No avocado cream. Lettuce, not slaw, and I couldn't tell if there was cheese, or if the tortilla was just gummy. Basically no taste whatsoever. In a nutshell, Adobe Gilas is sub-par institutional food. It wouldn't even be blasphemous to say you can get better tacos at Taco Bell.
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XL V.
If you like mediocre Mexican food, you may order food here. I've been here numerous times but ordered food only twice. I was slightly disappointed each time because the flavor of the food is always slightly off; salsa and black beans taste like they could have come from a can. Yellow Mexican rice is very salty and can be runny. Tortillas are comparable to store-bought ones; maybe one notch above. However, I was able to eat each dish each time because they weren't completely horrible. Service is fairly quick and friendly. I've always been served within a few minutes of seating, even on a pretty busy night and the waitresses were always professional and nice. What I like the most about Adobe is the dancing. The DJ rocks and the dance floor is fairly small but there's a dance platform for the ladies. Ladies, you can dance without being groped! That's always a plus on the dance floor when you want to have fun but don't want to deal with drunk guys trying to grind up against you. I'd definitely come back here if I make it back to the Rosemont area! This would be my top recommendation for those who want to have fun on the dance floor without a huge crowd.
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Dinah T.
So this is my first time here and I went with some friends for an Adult Night At Last, no kiddies outing! It was the only place around the Rosemont area that can accommodate 20 of us for dinner. If it's the first time coming here, you'll get lost cause you have to park in a parking lot. But when you eat in the area they'll comp our parking stub. The place itself is in front of the ice skating rink which is pretty kewl. You have to climb about two flights of stairs to the restaurant. We sat against the wall in a long booth chair with high tables and separate chairs on the other side of the table. It was a perfect location, close to the stage where a DJ was setting up. I have to give our blonde waitress Amanda 4.5 stars on her service on a Saturday night! She was very attentive of our party food, drinks, cleaning up our table and she was also so nice to break out our bills per couple even though we were a bigger party. Really she didn't make a pissy face about it! We ordered the following: -Spicy Guacamole appetizers creamy with a kick and the serving bowl was also edible. They just needed to add more chips, if you ask for more it's $1.00 more for another batch of chips. -Lizard Legs but really they're chicken wings. We had the Traditional Buffalo Style. Nothing special, it was kind of dry actually (over cooked). -I got the 3 soft shell tacos with Mojo Pork. I asked for Corn but ended up with Flour soft shells. I complained, Amanda was apologetic and got me a new plate of food with corn soft shells. The shells were single shells not double that you would get in a Mexican restaurant. She also allowed us to keep my flour tacos so of course my friends devoured them:) -The rice mixed with black beans that came with my meal was flavorful. The 2nd batch with the corn soft shells tacos was way better than the floured one. They gave me more meat and juicier. I think they knew they messed up so they made it up to me, good job guys! -Hubby got the Blackend Mahi soft shell tacos, he liked it but the mango salsa was a bit too sweet for him but the fish was nice and flaky not overly cooked. -My friends next to me ordered the Sizzling Fajitas with Char Grilled Steak and Shrimp. The portion was really for 1 person not 2, sad face of her hubby. This place was packed and so busy that night that they ran out of actual margarita glasses, really you ran out? So we ended up with margarita in a plastic cup...boo lost one star there! Their cups were flimsy too that we spilled 1/2 of it on the table...oh Amanda what's with the cups? She again apologized and got us a new cup of margarita but in another plastic cup, but hey we got to keep the 1/2 that was still left in our 1st cup! The place was loud, reminds me of Hugo Frogs or Margarita-ville. Semi dark and they played pop music and then clubbing type music once the DJ starting spinning. The crowd for dinner seemed a bit older but when the DJ started spinning, the crowd looked like in their twenties, ah to be that young again! The stage/dance floor was a bit small but great way to squeeze in and dance with someone you likely but not look like you like them ya know. They had flat screen TVs around the room showing mostly sports. There was a huge bar in the back and another set of tables in a semi open area that looked brighter than where we sat. The drinks were pretty good, some of us ordered frozen drinks in a Souvenir bikini glass and yes guys you can keep the glass:) Overall, not a bad experience. It's really a place to be "seen" there was even a long line outside the door for people to get in and it was 11pm and COLD outside burrr! The food and drinks are just OK. Nothing that I would go out of my way to come back here. I wouldn't really bring a 1st date here, again it gets really loud. It is a good place to hang out with the guys or the gals and go wild and crazy loud, isg, isg isg...wanna drink and dance the night away!?!
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Yari S.
I came here for my birthday with a couple of friends to have dinner and some drinks. I love their decor and the area was okay. The seating area was all missed match, with a table with no chairs to a table with 8 chairs. The waitress staff was friendly and always attentive to us. The drinks were okay but my ultimate favorite drink is the banana strawberry drink that comes with a lady in a bikini glass. OMG that is soo good. I can honestly say I do not remember how the food was because i kept on drinking the banana strawberry drink but I can update my review after our HS reunion on the 5th of April. We are all supposed to head here first before making our way around Rosemont. Until then.....
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Melanie T.
I had already read the reviews and I wasn't too excited about this place besides the fact that we were going for my cousin's birthday Our server, I thought, was great. She had a super unique name that I forgot, doh! I ordered a pitcher of something that is like a Coronrita(?). The drink was watered downed and half way through tasted like Corona on the rocks. I don't know, I didn't really enjoy it. Then someone came to clear off our table and took my drink. Luckily our server brought me a whole new pitcher, which I was hoping would be better...not the case. Other people we were with ordered the Fish Bowl drinks and drinks that came with souvenirs and they all said the same thing...that their drinks tasted watered down. I liked the music they played while were there for dinner. We've come on another night for their night life and I'm not a fan of it. Again, I like the music and there's no cover to get in but it's super hot and gets very, very crowded in there. I mean shoulder to shoulder crowded. I don't like places like that. I'm not freshly 21 or a sardine. I believe everyone needs a little bit of personal space and Adobe is lacking that.
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penny p.
This is how Adobe grill rips you off we showed up with the party of 4 and we got charged a gratuity charge of a group of a party of 8 even know we had 6 when we are closed out the tab we got charged for two extra people walking up. They charge you the tips they think a disty waitress who couldn't remember 1 beer should get. Be wary when meeting friends there they'll charge you for there tip as well as yours even if your friends paid for there owns drinks be aware DO NOT RUN A TAB HERE
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Amy D.
They fucking suck never go there the reason they are in business is Bc they favor people they know. WHY THE FUCK ARE YOU OPEN? Never go there they fucking suck. Please close down. You suck and please close down. Me and my friend were dancing came back to the bar and they cut us off Bc we were "to drunk" Bc we were dancing. So they cut us off. You obviously can't leave and have fun with your friends. They suck
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Adam D.
High hopes shattered by arrogance and ridiculous limitations. Celebrating a good friend's birthday, we first had dinner around the corner. We are a bit of a festive bunch that enjoy getting our 'sweat on', so of course our hopes were high that we'd be able to enjoy the rest of the night dancing. Dinner was a bit early and so we were a bit early for the 'shift' in atmosphere for this place as well. That didn't stop us as we made our way through the somewhat crowded dinner to the back where we waited for the beats to start dropping. 10pm rolls around and the DJ is ready to go. By now my group of friends is already a sweaty mess, but we weren't ready to stop, nor were we drunk or rowdy; mostly because their drinks are expensive and watered down. The Music started up and my group of friends (mostly girls) hopped up on stage and started their groove thang. I had a slight feeling this was one of the places that restricts guests on stage, and of course a few seconds into having fun with my friends here comes 'security' asking me to get down. Bummed and a little embarrassed, my dancing didn't stop as I just continued on the floor... alone, as my friends continued to dance on stage. More people joined in the stage was getting full and people were having fun. Things began to heat up, of course I'm a sweaty mess and my only option at the time was to remove my first layer which revealed my tanktop underneath. I turned to the birthday girl who convinced me to take it off... "This isnt' a good idea, I guarantee they tell me to put it back on". Within seconds the bouncers were back tell me I had to put my shirt back on... I looked at my friend, she looked at me... "For real" she exclaimed... "it's not like you were naked or anything". Not being one who likes confrontation, I followed the rules.. but after getting in trouble the stage cleared out, and not just by my group of friends; but by everyone. They were able to squash the fun completely by two simple rules that quite honestly make no sense, and are a bit immature and unfair. Just before leaving, I asked to speak to management, to better understand the rules they had imposed. I was directed to Scott Kwiatkoski and asked 'What did I do to warrant being removed from the stage?" Mr Kwiatkoski replies: "We just don't like men on stage. We've found that it causes problems." "Err; so because once upon a time your company witness troublesome guys on stage, you've castrated all men who walk in the the club, limiting what they are allowed to do?" "It's just our policy, there isn't anything I can do about it" Mr Kwiatkoski replied. "OK; what about my shirt, I didn't see anything that said there was a dress code..." "I'm sorry, yeah, there is a plaque at the front door you must have missed that states we won't allow tank tops." he says. I wasn't really expecting much from them considering I'm one of many who have dealt with this, but I still felt cheated and bit disrespected. So. My advice to anyone looking to enjoy themselves and not be judged because of your gender, find somewhere else to party it up. I won't be recommending this place to anyone.
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Adam S.
I hate posting a bad review but this place is pretty horrible. I will preface by saying I went there around 10:30pm on a Saturday night so maybe they were "off" their game but this place did nothing for me. First off, the service was not good at all. It didn't take too long to get seated (it wasn't that crowded though) but our waitress took forever to take our drink orders and then finally our food orders. On the food side, this place is really hard to tell what they are trying to be. Obviously the menu is Mexican-ish in nature but they also have non-Mexican items (burgers, sandwiches, mac & cheese, etc). I ordered the Baja burger and it was absolutely disgusting. The meat tasted horrible and not even like a burger. I would have preferred a burger from McDonald's. The toppings (salsa, cheese, lettuce, etc) on the burger were also gross. As a table we ordered chips & salsa and they tasted like a can of Pace salsa was dumped into a bowl and placed on the table with regular chips. I was with 4 other friends and they all did not like their main dishes either (tacos, another burger, quesadillas & a chicken sandwich). The drinks did look pretty good but we weren't drinking that night so we were unable to confirm if they were good or not. Maybe you can go there for their drinks before a movie at Muvico or just a "hang out" night but skip the food. There are way better food options in walking distance.
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Jon I.
Adobe Gila's, a white man's vision of a Mexican cantina. Good luck even finding the place or trying to maneuver the maze that is the garage parking. The layout of the parking garage is indescribably frustrating, you have to experience it to believe someone actually put time into designing it as something other than a terrible joke. The bar's decor is laughable, the music is terrible, the drinks are gimmicks that are more sugary sweet than alcoholic, and while I didn't try the food, the guys next to me said it wasn't anything special to be paying as much as they did. -1 STAR = Decor I walked in and was met by a strange vision of a Mexican cantina. The single bar area was some sort of tin shack theme. I mean stereotypes were abound, including a lowrider bicycle hanging above a set of stairs. The walls were filled with Dos Equis man cut outs, corona advertisements, I mean everything that screams Mexican with none of the authencity. -1 STAR = Music I believe music should be the draw of any good bar. If you go into a certain place you define yourself by the type of music you play, sure you can switch the style from night to night; but the vast differences in styles of music left me confused. One second I'm dancing to Kanye West, next comes on latin music, next is the Cha-Cha.... Where am I? -1 STAR = Drinks I paid $18 for a Chumbucket Fishbowl. It was a concoction that was spit out of what looked like a horchata dispenser you'd see at a Mexican place. 84oz to myself in about 20 mins left me more with a stomach ache than a buzz. The sugar was overwhelming. After tasting the frozen magarita in a pitcher for $12, I had enough. The secret of a great drink is a good mix between acidity, sugar, and alcohol. Light on the alcohol and heavy on the other two makes for a bad combo. Bottom Line: Adobe Gilas tries to be everything to everybody, and maybe it's working for them because the place was PACKED. But it wasn't for me. A lack of class or distinction puts you in a group I'd rather not go to.
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Vee C.
Do NOT come here! Sucky service! Food is meh at best. Also someone vomited on the floor and the clean up was terrible. There was still remnits of vomit on the floor. Hated it!
(1)
Vandna B.
We were looking to experience something new in the Rosemont area last night. We came across this place before going to see a movie at Muvico. It's more of a casual bar type atmosphere with loud music. We were seated in their "patio" area and our server came not too long afterwards. We asked her suggestion on the food and drinks. She said that the fajitas were great. My husband ordered the chicken fajitas and I ordered the blackened mahi fajitas. The skillet that the meat came in was filled with lots of veggies but very little protein. The mahi was not very flavorful and the veggies were soaked in grease. As soon as I went to eat my second fajita, I found a large HAIR in the lettuce that they gave on the side. Absolutely disgusting! I brought it to the server's attention and she brought me a new plate. She's like we can give you a discount for that. Really? I lost my appetite and was completely turned off by the discovery in my food. We got the bill and they had given us a few dollars off for my entree. As much as I appreciate the "discount", I will not be coming back after my experience. We dropped almost $50 for a sub par meal! I was really disappointed and disgusted by the lack of cleanliness at this place.
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Reed N.
Note this review is for the bar and entertainment... no food. I came here after the Hofbrauhaus closed at 11pm on a Monday. I has customers with me and wanted to entertain them a little longer. 2am qualifies. : ) So, if you want to drink until late and walk safely to your hotel, you can do that here. The beer and liquor selection was quite fine. Bells Oberon wheat beer from Michigan was my choice... Bells is so damn good... what other choice did I have? LOL The entertainment when I was there was karaoke. It was hopping. There was a good mixture of songs being sung and most folks did pretty well... no sonic bombs. I enjoy watching the average jane and john give performing a try. The service was solid. The place had a ton of people and separate checks were common in the small groups. My beers came quick and my bill was right. That is about all I can ask for.
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Kasia O.
Horrible food, watered down drinks, nice servers and bartenders but that doesn't help... Whoever the management is on a Monday night they need to chill out and not kick people out for having a little too much fun!!! It's a bar!!!
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Lily Z.
This is a 2.5 for me. Pros -a variety of alcohol such as frozen drinks, margaritas, fish owls, beers in pitchers, etc -lots of other places around in regards to night life -free parking after 12 Cons -so cramped! Hardly any place to stand or dance -music selection varies -small bathroom with only 3 stalls -what are the wristbands for? Creates unnecessary wait in line -uninspired decoration. Such bland wall ornaments along the wall by the women's bathroom. When we arrived, unbelievably cramped. The dance floor had to be cleared periodically. The bar is so huge that it takes up a large part of the place. The tables could be arranged so that they take up less space and so that people could actually walk through. I've never been to the rosemont area for drinks before. There's plenty of other places available. I'd hit the other places first.
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Katrina D.
I would give this place 3.5 stars, but I had to take off a little for something our waitress did that bothered me. I came to this bar with four other friends, arriving around 11 p.m. on a Friday night. We had no problems getting in. It was pretty crowded so after we looked around a little bit, I grabbed the first table I saw, even though it was in the corner. After sitting for a while, we realized the "windows" unzipped and when it's warm it would be outdoor seating. We all agreed we should come back to experience the outdoor atmosphere. We ordered: a pitcher of frozen strawberry margaritas, a pitcher of regular margaritas on the rocks, and a guacamole to share. I enjoyed the strawberry margarita and the guac was okay. One of the guys in our group ordered the fajitas because he was starving. He got a large portion that he had trouble fitting in his three tortillas. The service was fast and the prices were good. The reason I knocked the rating down: We came here upon knowing that they were running a special, $12 for a pitcher of margaritas. When we sat down, our server informed us of the same deal. Great! We got our bill and it informed us the strawberry margaritas were $2 extra. $2 isn't a lot of money but I was mad that the waitress didn't inform us there would be an extra charge for anything besides the generic flavor. The menu didn't indicate this and I think our server should have mentioned it. It could also use more than three bathroom stalls.
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Steph S.
If you are reading this review, there's a good chance it's probably too late. You're sitting at you table after you are brought your food, thinking "Oh my god. Why?" and "Am I about to get diarrhea?" The answer is yes. This place is packed, yet the food is like high school cafeteria garbage. The food makes Taco Bell look like five star cuisine. Try the ground beef tacos; if you love the look and texture of cat food, this is your place!! Save yourself 30 bucks and go to the drive through at Taco Bell...
(1)
Mike M.
Barely ok. Could be a cool place but the food was not so good. Very bland and plain. Chips and cheese came with 14 chips another dollar for 17 more. Maybe the bar is good?
(1)
Anna P.
"You were planning on serving cheese with this mac-n-cheese...?" And though I love mac-n-cheese, why is that the only vegetarian thing on the menu for my sister? Can't they just grill up some veggies & throw it in a tortilla? All the rest of us got tacos which just fell apart after sitting for a minute. And on top of that the service was horrible! The only redeeming quality was that they had large containers for salsa so we didn't have to get up too often for our salsa refilling needs. Also, their elevator smelled of feet. Not what I'd call an appetizing odor by any means...
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Edward C.
Was at the convention center for a convention. Was convenient to walk to. Went for an early dinner. Food was great. Service was great. I was pleased.
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Snehal B.
Our waitress was great very nice and good service however food is so disgusting , guacamole was ok little bland, salsa was ok spicy one was salty. very noisy place not the greatest for family outing.. Tables all have high chairs. Drinks are nasty. Great location and view but wish their food and options were better.
(1)
Jen K.
I don't think anyone could really praise this restaurant/bar/club/whatever it is with a straight face. I'll start off with a pro: The server we had was very quick and sharp. She managed to split our bills (we had a group of 10-12) with zero confusion, even though we ordered multiple drinks, apps, entrees, and kept getting up and moving around. Kudos to her. Since this place appears to be more of a bar than restaurant, I'm sure the staff has to learn quickly to deal with large groups of socializing drinkers...I was just impressed with how well she kept it together, all while being friendly. The queso fundido was a great app for a group. You get a huge bowl of it and it is not oily whatsoever. Plus, when you polish off the queso, you can eat the bowl, since its a tortilla bowl (my favorite part). We ordered guacamole instead, but we were jealous of our friends who ordered the fundido. Things go downhill from here. The drinks are overpriced and iced down. My husband ordered a pitcher of margarita on the rocks with the well tequila, since the special was $12. The pitcher had soooo much ice in it, we were both only able to get 1.5 small cups of margarita out of it. Fairly disappointing. But it was only $12, right? Wrong. Our server charged us for a Patron pitcher, so it was $20. Yikes. We probably could have asked her to correct this, but kinda wanted to get out of there so we just sucked it up and dealt with it. I ordered pork tacos, while my hubby ordered enchiladas. We both agreed, the food was tasty...but wow was it overpriced for what you get. I received three small tacos with some beans/rice, and I wasn't really full. He had two enchiladas, same story. Why were both of our entrees $12? They certainly were not worth it. Five beers later (4 Coronas, 1 Dos Equis), our bill was close to $85. Ouch. It's not like we were ordering premium beer, and we barely had a buzz. AND, we weren't full. It just seemed like a lot, considering what we ordered and how we felt. Our friends ordered a fish bowl...I'd steer clear of that. Just order drinks. The fish bowl had SO much ice in it, if it were mine, I would've complained. It was laughable how much ice they put in there, how was there even room for 3 drinks? I think you'd probably get more booze/beverage from a pitcher, and that's not saying a lot. In general, I think this place caters to birthday parties, bachelorette parties, cougars, and the sort. There were a bunch of loud groups there doing shots and pounding fish bowls...is this place trying to be a bar or a restaurant? I know what it is: a tourist trap! It's alongside other places like Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill, Hofbrau House, and Lucky Strike...all totally overpriced hellholes for out-of-towners to spend money at and buy a t-shirt from. The complex looks like it could be fun, but have fun navigating the parking desk and trying to figure out where to go (not the restaurant's fault, but the complex's fault). The servers will comp your parking pass, be sure to remember and ask for it. I would never choose to go back here. It's loud, out of the way, and full of obnoxious people who think they are the best thing to ever happen to this planet. But hey, you can get a souvenir glass that is shaped like a buxom woman in a bikini.
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Julie R.
We had been to Adobe before but we wanted to give it a second chance. As the time before or probably worse than before, the employees were extremely rude, music terrible and the prices were way to high for the quality of the food Not to mention it's supposed to be a "mexican" bar/restaurant but it was more like an overrated Taco bell with a DJ. Overall, short and simple, not worth it. I love the area and the other bars are great.. but I would NOT recommend Adobe.
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Lauren P.
I love this place! I feel the ambience is great for a girls night out. They have outdoor seating, live music, and specials everyday. I've been here about 3 times, and all times we received excellent service - especially from Leah who is this friendly girl from Ireland. She got our chips and salsa for us even though it was self serve! Of course, it tends to be busier on Fridays and Saturdays so get there early. My faves so far on food are the coconut shrimp and the steak fajitas. They have $1.50 tacos and self-serve chips and salsa every day from 3-8pm Mon-Fri. The tacos are not the greatest in my book because the chicken is dry and I personally don't like beef tacos. My favorite salsa out of the habanero, mild, and corn salsa is the habanero salsa - it has a bit of a kick to it but the flavor is pretty good! Parking is a bit confusing if you are not a regular at Muvico, but once you figure it out it'll be easy. And adobe gila's validates tickets! woohoo! To make things easier I guess I will walk you through the easy way of getting to adobe gilas when parking at the garage. 1) Enter the parking structure by going up the ramp - enter the side that says "general parking" 2) Try to stick to parking on the southern side of the garage (hope you're good with your "never eat sour wheat" directions. 3) Take the stairs or elevator on the south part of the garage to the first floor so you're facing ALOFT- (not the northside which is going toward muvico) 4) Walk through the bottom part of the garge toward muvico (walk north) 5) About halfway you will see an entrance to Rosemont's park - walk up the little ramp 6) Once you enter the park through those doors adobe gilas is to your right and up the stairs!!!! Oh and their alcohol is super strong!!!!! It felt like we were drinking jungle juice in a fish bowl with super long straws. Overall 5 stars in my book because we had excellent service, good food, and a crazy time. FYI - if you're giving the address for someone to get to adobe gila's - don't bother! Just give them the address to Muvico - or else they'll end up in a trailer park.
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D M.
Don't go for the food. Oh wait! Don't go for the drinks either. (Just order water with that fancy ridiculous straw they give you with their extremely watered down overpriced drinks). Oh wait! Just don't go!
(1)
Jaslynn T.
Adobe Gillas!!!!..I fell in love with this place!..I only came here once..SO FAR.lol..I came here a few weeks ago.. for my 21st bday!! & me and my friend shared the fish bowel drink!.. if your trying to get tipsy don't share it just get one to your self! (It sneaks up on you).The fishbowl drinks were $20-$25 dollars.& All drink prices were reasonable! The Food was ok... we parked in the parking garage next door to the muvico movie theater. .we didn't have to walk far either! ..Open until 4 am, 7 days a week! Friendly staff..
(5)
Bee B.
Ugh I hate writing bad reviews I really do but this place deserves no stars. Rude employees , unprofessional door guys (super unprofessional!), and sucky over priced watered down drinks. The bartenders don't even know how to make simple classic cocktails. I've had a few bad experiences here but decided to give it another shot , and they proved me right. Their still are horrible. Don't waste your time or money coming here
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Annette U.
We were waiting for our group to arrive for the haunted house next door. The margaritas were $12 a pitcher and they have $1.50 beef or chicken tacos until 8 PM during the week including Fridays. Chips and salsa are self-serve and you can have as many as you like. The tacos were just ok - nothing really had much flavor. The rice and beans tasted like they came out of a box-which they probably did. With all the Mexican restaurants we have in Chicago I feel like they could easily use the same ingredients/recipes for much cheaper and have better food. There are some large screens to watch sports and I think they have a DJ at night. The best part were the neon curly straws served with the margaritas.
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James M.
We came here for dinner before going to the haunted house. We didn't see any bouncers and they sat us with my wife wearing a costume. We told the waitress that we had to out in a 1/2 hour and she said no problem. The food was OK. They needed little more seasoning and spice in their food. The thing that surprised me was no chips and salsa on the table. It came with the app. we ordered but had to be purchased separately. Prices were a little high but I assume so is the rent.
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Nicole M.
i usually come here for the happy hour specials. sometimes the drinks are watered down. the music usually sucks. gets too crowded.
(5)
Tejas B.
Absolutely horrible.If you must go there just order a beer. We ordered different margaritas and they sucked. They should be ashamed to serve food. We ordered the spicy guacomole it was really bland with no taste. The fajitas were hard strips of chicken breast with no seasoning. DO NOT order food if you go there. Have a beer enjoy the scenery and find another place to eat
(1)
Jeff S.
I stopped in with a colleague for a quick bite to eat on my way to O'Hare for a late night flight home. This is more a bar than a restaurant, offering several varieties of jumbo-sized drinks to bring a buzz served in a souvenir glass to take home. I was tempted to try something out of the souvenir bikini glass, but followed my better judgment on that. The food was OK at best. My colleague and I shared an order of buffalo wings that were way overcooked and relatively small. I ordered the mojo pork quesadilla - it came accompanied with pico de gallo (well, I use the term lightly. It was really diced tomatoes with bits of onion. Nothing like the pico de gallo we get at home). The pork was tender, tasted OK, but rather under-seasoned for what I was expecting. The fact that they offered $2 domestic drafts and they are within an easy walk of several area hotels for us business travelers bumped them from two to 2.5 stars. Since I can't award half a star, I rounded up because they had some good live music tonight. That's my prerogative as a reviewer, right?
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Shelly S.
My family came here for lunch on Monday and although we've been here before, this was the first time we all ordered meals. We started with fresh made to order guacamole, and it was very good. Our entrees came out shortly after and the portions were very generous. A few of us had the chicken tacos on flour tortillas ( you can also order these during their happy hour) and they were excellent. The rice and beans also had a good flavor. We were celebrating my birthday, and if you sign up ahead of time for their E-Club, you will get a birthday email for an awesome discount! They match your age as that percentage off your total bill! No other place I know of does that. Give it a try. I think it's better than the current 2 star rating, at least for the food.
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Anelle G.
Came here on a Sunday evening. The atmosphere was casual. The food was definitely not authentic nor was it worth the time or money. On the up side, our server was nice and told us that the burritos here suck lol!
(1)
Megan S.
Food here is disgusting!!! The tacos taste worse than a taco from Taco Bell. The staff is not friendly and very slow! The drinks are very pricey. Only reason I gave this 2 stars is beause the outdoor patio is really cool in summer. Go somewhere else!!!
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Kevin B.
I love the ambiance of the place. I had a great time and it was packed with people. The food sucks, the service isn't anything special, and the drinks are horrible. I would go back just to hang out with friend and drink beer, don't waste your time drinking them margaritas. Over all it was a nice place to hang out, I would eat somewhere else before hand
(2)
Antoine L.
I invited 30 friends to come celebrate my birthday here last night. I had to move my party to another bar because of the arrogant racist bouncer checking id's. He called me a chink and said im not getting in. After trying to reason with him in a calm manner, he basically bullied me out of the line and yelling if i could understand english. Wow, stay classy adobe..
(1)
M S.
This place is perfect for gathering with friends or family dinner. The food is good and the drinks excellent. Perfect for girls night out.
(4)
P F.
Good place to drink but the food leaves something to be desired. I ordered the shrimp appetizer and it was like 10 popcorn shrimp in butter. It was a joke. The table was dirty and I would not eat there again. Went for drinks in the se complex and the waitress laughed when I told her that I ate at Adobe.
(1)
Jennifer I.
Boy did I feel my age in this joint. My friend's 22 year old daughter recommended Adobe Gilas to us for dinner. Always up for something new (we're not quite THAT old), and fans of Mexican food, we gave it a shot. We walked in and realized that someone wished upon a star for a Mexican Hooters, and his dream came true in Adobe Gilas. First of all, it is much more bar-like than restaurant-like. They have a billion kinds of tequila, their alcoholic drinks come with Crazy Straws, and one of them came in some sort of bikini souvenir glass. "Souvenir glass" is definitely something we left behind in the 90's. Sanka, anyone? Wow, maybe we are *that old*. The waitresses wear a Hooters-like uniform of shorts and tank tops, but unlike Hooters they don't have to wear pantyhose, and I am sure they are grateful for that. My old bag self was cold and kept my jacket on. We had an absolute sweetheart of a server...and I am happy to report that she was not sporting a bumpit (unlike others). We were interested in their tableside guacamole and put that order in while we decided on our entrees. So the guacamole guy came over to do his thing...it is ridiculous how cute he is. I almost asked him if he is in One Direction. He made us some awesome guacamole. I think I'd like to adopt him. Pass me my reading glasses so I can fill out the forms. I ordered a Cuban pork French dip sandwich and my friend got steak enchiladas. The food came out maybe a little too quickly (we were still working on the guac) but it wasn't a huge problem. My friend loved her enchiladas, and my sandwich was fabulous. The fries that came with it were a bit bland, but they weren't bad. I could really go for another one of those sandwiches right now. Brought over by the guacamole dude, preferably. Still feeling like an old bitty, Adobe Gilas is loud. L-O-U-D. They have a stage so I assume they have live music later in the evenings. I can only imagine how much my ears would hurt if we stuck around for when it gets all club-like in there. Maybe bumpits double as ear plugs? The bachelorette party girls a few tables over were starting to spill their drinks and make high-pitched noises, and that was our cue to head out. We both liked our food so much that we'd definitely go back, but maybe lunch would be a better time for those of us who have hit the next plateau in life. Isn't guacamole good for crow's feet?
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Olaf K.
How does a place like this survive? Truly awful food & mediocre service. Enchiladas are reminiscent of a 7-11 microwave, black beans straight out of a can, stale chips. When I shared my thoughts on the food with the waitress she could only roll her eyes and shake her head in agreement - obviously she hears the complaints a lot! Have a cold beer here, but don't bother with the food!
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Shaun H.
I've been here 4 times now and keep giving it chances to find out what they're good at. The answer? Not much. The food is not just meh, it's actually bad. It isn't easy to so royally screw up Mexican food because even bad Mexican is usually still kind of good in my book. This may be the only exception. Seriously the worst frozen margarita i've ever had. I couldn't get the grossly sticky artificial syrup flavor out of my mouth. It kind of ruined my night. I will say the atmosphere is decent. Just stick to cheap beer. I'd also suggest you ask to sit by the open window/balcony if the weather is nice, but they won't let you even if there are open tables.
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Jennifer L.
Went here for a friend's birthday on a very busy Friday night. Had a little trouble finding the entrance to it -- turns out there was a waiting line a half mile long just to get in the joint! We blew right past it thinking the line was for another bar/restaurant next door. Luckily we stumbled upon an unassuming entrance around the corner that apparently no one else seemed to know about. Walked right in. Score! Adobe Gilas is essentially as advertised. A loud, cantina themed establishment with blaring music and people who have no problem stepping over (or on) you to squeeze in to get a place at the bar. Not exactly a place conducive for intimate conversation, like on a first date or catching up with an old friend. It is LOUD and CROWDED. Period. We managed to get a table after waiting around for quite a while. We weren't seated, we just grabbed the next available table that the busboy had barely started cleaning. Our server was fantastic; she was highly attentive and informative of the menu/specials. She also happened to be an old customer of mine at MY work, so that made things fun right off the bat! She took great care of us. The food and drinks were enjoyable, but nothing so out of the ordinary as to make me want to return again and again. I give the Village of Rosemont major props for investing a lot of time and money into really refurbishing their nightlife scene. The Muvico next door is a huge draw, as is the new Rivers Casino that opened up within the past year. I would like to return, but primarily to check out the other surrounding venues. Unless I'm in the mood for an 84 oz. fish bowl of alcohol, well then that's an entirely different story altogether...
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Jo L.
I didn't really want to eat here yesterday, but all of the other restaurants had a wait and I was in a hurry to watch a movie. I knew before I walked in this place was going to suck, but I didn't think my niece's chicken finger meal was going to be the best thing that I ate there. We started with guacamole and chips, and it was brownish in color and didn't taste fresh. I ordered the carnitas platter. The rice and corn that came with the meal were wet and soggy. I could only eat 2-3 bites of the carnitas before feeling disgusted. The fajitas were also disgusting and pathetic. I will never go back again.
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Rob G.
I love the cuban dip sandwich.
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Junior D.
Came to this place with a party of 6 last night as our first stop of bar hopping for my girlfriends Bday.. They let everyone in except me, because my shorts were too long? On a hot summer night?? What a huge disappointment!! This place needs to get there shit together... The minimum wage bouncers at the front door take there job a little too serious.. We gladly took our business to Park Tavern where we partied until 3am with no hassle at all... Do not come to this establishment! This is my first and last time I come here..
(1)
LaLaLaLa L.
Depending on why you come will change up the rating a bit. If you're coming to drink, it's a lot of fun. I have had a couple really fun nights here. Sitting outside on the patio and catching up with friends and making fun of young singles is one of my favorite things to do.. and this place is perfect for that. I also like that the outside patio is a little separated from the main room where the dancing and dj is... it makes it easier to hold a conversation (but by no means is it quiet.) Also, if you sign up for their birthday club, you get whatever age you are turning as a percentage off your bill. (i.e turning 30, 30% off total bill) The servers are a bit dim and always give a little more, and I don't think it's intentional. The food is another story. It sucks. Terrible. I would get better Mexican food during a sober trip to TBK (cringe!). Their only saving grace was the mac & cheese, which is sad because that is the furthest thing from "mexican." I will come to drink.. but won't waste my money on food.
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Alecia S.
Never again! Margaritas all come from pre-made mixes and are far too sweet. We also ordered some fruity pitcher of juice, bad choice. The food was definitely underwhelming, it might as well be an American place- definitely not Mexican. We sat near this fan that looked like airplane wings and it had a nasty amount of dust on it, along with the projector near it, that worries me about their cleanliness in other aspects of their business. Note: I probably would have liked this place when I was 21, if you're looking to get wasted on fruity drinks and eat crappy drunk food.. come on in!
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dave a.
Good beer selection. Pork tacos decent meat was dry. Standard guac. Extra star for beer selection
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I D.
I'm only giving this place one star bc it's the lowest rating possible. My only advice is to STAY AWAY!!! Not only are the drinks extremely watery but when I explained this to the manager he says this is how their drinks are made. I was beyond frustrated by his response, I left the drink on the table after only taking 2 sips... The manager never once offered to remake it or give me something different. Needless to say... I will NEVER return! Also the chips and salsa were blah... $30 down the drain! This was by far the worst restaurant experience I've ever had! COMPLETE FAIL!
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Terrel K.
Open view is beautiful.the wings were unseasoned and lame.drinks are koolaid on ice a no go fo sho.will go again but I will reserve a outside seat,order water and sneak in my smoque BBQ and a bottle of remy.
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Reda K.
My husband and I wanted to visit here every sense they open , it makes you feel like you are in Vegas at Margaritaville. But was very disappointed. The pictures of the drinks which you get to keep the glass are a send off the drinks didnt have enough alcohol I didn't even get a buzz (and Im not a big drinker so one drink should have hit me).Then we ordered chicken wings BBQ flavor and Cajun flavor garlic flavor no seasoning at all..but the scenary is great especially on a warn evening...husband had the big pitcher it was more ice in the pitcher then anything. Don't think we will be returning
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Jon O.
This isn't a bad stop for what it is.... What is it? It kinda strikes me as a campy beach bar you'd find somewhere along the coast in florida that caters specifically to tourists. Beergaritas, cheap mexican/bar food and a lot of whacky beach themed stuff hanging from the walls. They even have the tiki bar type setup for their main bar area. I had the chips and salsa and my GF had the quesadilla. Neither were spectacular but both were filling. Also, the prices here were very reasonable. The service was good and I can't really say anything bad about the place from my experience but having been so many of these places along the east coast there isn't a lot that stands out either. I'd imagine if you hit this place for a friday or saturday night with the right group of friends you could probably have a pretty good time.
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J J.
Worst dinner of 2014, easily! I should've gone with my better instincts, upon walking in here and left....that's what I wanted to do, but since I had never been here, and I was hungry....and against my better judgement, I opted to stay. This is one of the very few times, that I didn't research/yelp, before going. I was just really hungry....well, never again will I make that mistake. I really wish I would've read the reviews, before coming. Maybe, when I was in my early 20s, I would I have liked it. You seriously have to have no taste buds or just not care what you're eating or drinking at this place. Every other reviewer already summed up this place perfectly. We went on a weekday night and business was pretty good, but definitely not busy...I really wouldn't recommend this place to anybody, for anything....it's terrible, in every sense...there's no two ways about it.....no way I would come back here, not even if I was paid. Bad food, bad, watered-down drinks, filled with ice....bad service, from servers with attitudes, who hate their jobs....and my fish was not remotely fresh at all....I was sick for days, as a result. One bite of the fish, and I knew, but I continued to eat it, cuz I was hungry. I ate as fast as I could, so that I couldn't taste it as much. I didn't want to complain, because it was clear to me, that they didn't give one iota about customer service or quality of anything there. If I was a 21-year old guy, who cared about boobs, then that's the only thing that's here. It stops there! It takes much more than short shorts, cleavage-baring tank tops, make-up, done-up hair, fake tans etc, to make me want to leave a fair, decent, or good tip...and it takes more than boobs and booty, to make me want to return to a place...bottom line is there's no substance here at all.
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Valerie S.
The location is very convenient to other activities (movie theater and short drive from casino). However, we felt that the food was overpriced for the quality and quantity. I had the fajita special, which was fine, but nothing that would bring me back. My husband said the same thing about his enchiladas. The outdoor patio was nice and the service was pretty good. I was surprised to find a Mexican place that doesn't offer complimentary chips and salsa though.
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Kasia L.
I wish no stars were possible. My boyfriend and I came here for a quick bite before our movie. We were cutting it short on time, so we were ready to deal with those consequences. Thankfully the 1 star is all on them! We came and got seated in that heated patio area. It took our server a minute (too long) to get there to ask us what we would like to drink. The signs said they have 30 beers on tap, I believe, and when asked what they carry she sighed a sign of annoyance and grabbed a drink menu. (Not even close to 30 beers)- which isn't an issue, but it added to the over all annoyance of the whole experience by the end. We asked her to put in our food order first in that case while we deliberated our beverage. Chicken and pepper-jack quesedilla with a side of pic-de-gallo, lettuce and sour cream for me, and a chicken sandwich for him. She went to put in the order and just didn't come back. I guess the friends she invited that were there for their discount were more important. She didn't even bring any water. Fiiiinally, she remembered she had a table and came back to see if we needed anything. We ordered a beer each that was new. I ordered some IPA, and he took a Belgian. The beer and food came pretty much at the same time. She handed us the beer, the runner handed us the food and she was gone, not to be seen until we had our bill to pay. Also, not a fork to be found. The "meal" was heartbreaking. Last time I checked, pico-de-gallo is more than chopped tomatoes!!! Also a quesedilla should probably not only be filled in the very little tip. It's ridiculous. The chicken sandwich apparently wasn't too great either, because the sauce wasn't Mexican style but curry based....... hm??? And finally, if you are going to try and be a pretentious bar/restaurant and compete with downtown, clean your taps. I guarantee they have not been cleaned since opening! Also, the band does not need to be screaming into the microphone- or at least put down the volume in the location. They are supposed to set a mood and keep up the ambiance, not make me choke on my food. Not going back.
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Matt S.
I have been here a number of times during weekends (usually ~9 pm) and I have no major complaints. Late nights can certainly get crazy. Anyway, I personally can't complain about the service. Every time I've been here I have had a nice server and never had to wait a long time to get my order. I agree with others here that some servers might not know the menu (both food & drink) as well as they should, but that's not going to ruin my experience. If the server didn't know something, she would just find out and return to our table. No big deal. Nights can get a little crowded. The younger crowd takes over but there's still a good mix of people. Lots of cute girls and bros around... reminds me of TV spring break sometimes. Outdoor seating area gives a nice little view over the whole Park area. Food isn't great but it definitely isn't bad. For what it is and the kind of place Adobe Gilas is, the quality is just fine. Like I mentioned before, think of a TV spring break type of place. Do you really expect gourmet 5-star food? It's about the atmosphere here and, in my opinion, this place is fun. There's live music, TVs, and lots of people watching to be done. Costs are reasonable. Never a cover to get in. Most food is under $10, cocktails ~$6, and beer ~$4. Specialty drinks are a bit more. Colorful straws, novelty cups/containers (which you get to keep), and tasty drinks are always fun to have at the table! Cocktails aren't super strong but I've never had one super weak either. They can validate your parking ticket here too. To Adobe Gilas: keep someone at that back door (near parking garage). I've definitely seen people walk in and just seat themselves.
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Heather J.
Adobe Gilas just opened a few weeks ago, but I've already eaten there twice. I love the atmosphere, it made me feel like I was on vacation! Also, the servers were very friendly and as helpful as they can be. I've only gone on Friday nights, and there are events every Friday, which definitely livens the place up even more. The food is pretty good. I've had their Nachos ($4 during Happy Hour) and Chicken Nachos as appetizers. The Chicken Nachos were very flavorful, but their $4 nachos were not as good (obviously)! Their Mahi Enchiladas were good, but they were nothing special - they definitely tasted "homemade," but they weren't something I'd go out of my way for. The second time I went, I ordered Steak Quesadilllas. They were much better than the Enchiladas, but again, something I could really get anywhere. My boyfriend's Tacos were amazing, though - definitely next on my list of items to order there! I also enjoyed their Fried Ice Cream. The drinks are pretty delicious. We had a 64 oz. margarita ($17) and a 48 oz. ($20) margarita with 2 coronas. I definitely recommend getting a 48 oz. over a 64 oz. if you are sharing your drink - the 64 oz. was served in a take-home mug that was filled to the rim with ice. The 48 oz. was served in a take-home margarita glass with less ice, and with the beers, it seemed like there was a lot more to drink for only a couple dollars more. I live really close to Adobe Gilas and I would definitely go again to try new dinner selections. It's a great social environment and a fun place to go. While the food wasn't anything too out of the ordinary, it's reasonably priced, and nowhere else that close has that same kind of drink selection, along with entertainment.
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Phillip M.
This place is fantastic!! I'm from Orlando, FL so I'm familiar with Adobe Gilas and the Rosemont location did not disappoint. The atmosphere was great on a Saturday night and the food was fantastic. We had a party of 17 and the server had no problem splitting the bill or helping us snag stools and additional tables so we wouldnt have to split up. Patron shots, margarita pitchers, brown liquor, corona's we had it all and it was more than reasonable. I definitely recommend this place for anyone looking for a great place to grab a bite before getting the night started.
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Mark B.
I really wanted to like it more since the one in Orlando was really good. We went on Saturday afternoon for lunch and had no interest in the bar scene or nightlife. We had a really good lunch in Orlando and thought we'd give it a try. We started with the cheese queso with spicy beef. I believe it states the chips are homemade and if they are it was a few days ago. Nonetheless, the cheese queso with beef was very good and comes in a eatable shell. My immediate thoughts were so far so good what is everyone complaining about. One of my daughters had a chicken quesadilla that tasted like it had packaged chicken in it but the guacamole was really good. The other daughter had wings with BBQ sauce which where OK. I had the Mac n Cheese with Bacon and it was just aweful. It had no cheese sauce to speak of. They added bread crumbs which just soaked up the little bit of sauce that was on the spiral macaroni. The bacon seemed also like it was pre-cooked from a package. Lastly, the waitress was young enough to be my daughter and kept calling me 'Hun'. It got so ridiculous that my kids started laughing at her. It was great they validated the parking and I'd do the guacamole and queso if in the area before a hockey game or concert. Great location but they need to get there act in order.
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Catie V.
I'm glad I actually ended up finding my way to this restaurant because let me tell you, going through the parking lot which leads to this restaurant is a bitch and half. I don't want to sound overly *damsel in distress* but I straight up felt like a lab rat. So if you find yourself lost on the way here consider that to be a positive note because eventually you'll fumble into the right place. Overall, I loved it here. It reminded me of Uncle Fatty's in Lakeview because they too provide humongo fish aquariums full of booze-except it's a bit bigger. The stellar margarita pitcher specials drove my friends and I in-$10 for a large pitcher of speciality ritas plus a $1.50 extra shot? Hell yes. I'm really not a fan of margaritas 95% of the time, but I slurped these down like like there was no tomorrow-they tasted like candy. We ended up getting the blue rita and our extra shot came in a plastic shark figurine -it was so freaking cute. Our waitress was super attentive but hey- we were great customers. I ordered an upside down pineapple cake shot and an oatmeal cookie shot- they were amazing. One thing that kind of cracked me up that I'm just putting out there, not deducting points, but the soundtrack was hysterical. It went from N'SYNC to Celine Dion's christmas, to Christina Aguilera, super nostalgic 90's jams, very fun to belt out when that big ol' rita's kicking in. The crowd was fairly young for the most part-mid twenties early thirties-ish? Overall, this place served some damn good drink and the atmosphere is fun. I will definitely come here again for the great prices and quality of beverages.
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Jay B.
Terrible. I went to this place when it was relatively new to try out their Taco Tuesday with a few friends. Their food is NOTHING close to being authentic, which okay - can't expect every so-called Mexican place to be, but it was gross. Service is terrible. We asked our server what came on the tacos, sour cream being one of the things. She brought us all tacos that had zero sour cream, so we asked for some on the side. She brought us 3 little cups of it... which showed up on our bill as her charging us for 7 sour creams! First of all, she said it was included. Second, where the hell did she get charging us 7 for 3 cups. Also, another time we were seated, got our drinks and some appetizers, and then 5 minutes asked to move tables so they could set up a beer pong table. Why even sit us there if you're going to make us carry our own food and drinks to a different table? Servers here don't use their brains. Drinks are okay. Overpriced most of the time. Every time that my friends have chosen to come here and drink it's nothing special. Not coming here anymore
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Celia K.
Some friends and I went there after we hard a lot of good things about them. When first trying to find the door we couldn't even do that. You have to go upstairs to even get to them. We went there for dinner and drinks and weren't to happy at all. Our food was just ok nothing special about it. We had their fish bowl to share and all it tasted like was grape juice. We ended up leaving and going next door to that bar and then stayed there. I don't think I'll ever be going back
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Jess W.
*sigh* I don't know who had the brilliant idea of opening this place.. but they should have just left it as an idea - and nothing more. This place was a complete and total cesspool. The food is inedible, the drinks are sub par at best, and the staff, when present, is clueless. Oh, and to all the ladies out there - If you don't feel like getting groped every 10-15 minutes, don't come here. The "bouncers" certainly aren't too concerned for your safety. And be sure to wear some close toed shoes, too. The floors are sticky and gross, and both times I've been unfortunate enough to go to this place, the bathroom floor had what I HOPE was water everywhere. Not to mention there's usually a huge crowd of insanely drunk women who will literally fight you for a spot in line. For anyone who decides to go here - I suggest going on a rainy day. That way, you can rinse the filth off the second you walk outside. Or, you can just stand outside and watch the show. When security decides to do their job, more often than not, you'll see them throwing women a third of their size into the cement pavement for no particular reason. Overall - It's atrocious. I'm actually surprised it's still open.
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Thera D.
The food was ok, pretty basic mexican food. Not authentic. I went for my 30th birthday, was treated with a special tasty birthday shot. The best thing about it was the fried ice cream! There was live music until about 10:30 (the guy could sing but he kept singing slow songs and my guest and I started yawning) Then the DJ starting playing and the place turns into a club/bar. There isn't an official dance floor, people kind of made their own near the DJ and around their tables. The kind of music is a mix but it was an alright scene for a chill night and a drink. The drinks by the way were watered down (like most reviews) but a bucket of margaritas was only $12 and Coronas were $4
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Sergio R.
These guys are terrible with their DJ's They made me "tryout" from 11pm-3:30am on a sunday night. I didn't get paid, the manager Matt didn't even say thank you and on top of that I had to pay for the 2 beers that I drank! WHAT THE HECK IS THAT?! I also called them back 3 times over the course of 2 months and finally the manager Brett who responded to this listing very bluntly told me that he had other things to worry about and that I was at the bottom of his to do list. Hah
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Yvette C.
Prejudice against Latinos. Went there for a party....seemed like we were targeted. My husband was being harassed for wearing a hat by head of security (short fat hairy guy) though there were other patrons there with hats on (they weren't Latinos). Very uncomfortable and will not be returning.......ever. We ended up going to My Big Fat Greek Restaurant next door and had a great time. No issues there and strongly recommended.
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John F.
I did a happy hour corporate event here and a good time was had by all. We had appetizers and drinks for about 125 people. They gave us a large area and fed my clients. The staff was great and took care of my customers and prospects. If I had to, I would do the same thing there. They had two big parties at the same time, so the service was a little slow at times... but then again they had two big parties at the same time.
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Dave F.
I hoped this place would be better than it was... Fill one hand with hope and the other with sh... well you know how that story ends! The drinks are completely watered down and over priced. If a human can drink an entire pitcher of margaritas pass a breathalyzer test with ease you are not putting enough Tequila in your pitchers of margaritas. At twenty dollars for a pitcher I expect a decent amount of Tequila. The clientele was all over the board from your wannabe cougars to wannabe thug nastys. The music was as all over as the patrons. There would be three country songs followed by rap. It was just weird. We were seated in was what the corner of the outside patio. This would have been prime on a June night but in mid March it kind sucks because they have plastic walls that move with the wind! It is generally cold outside so they had the heat blasting and depending on which seat at our table you were at you had a coat on or were sweating. The seat/stools they have absolutely suck. Our waitress was great; very attentive and chesty. The food was what I would consider below average for the price. Not bad but not worth the money. The parking lot is a pain but at least they validated my parking. All in all, I have no intention of going back unless there is an insane special or they actually put liquor in there drinks...
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Acuragirl86 C.
This bar is awesome! This is a place where you have great music and a great view. A place to hang out with friends or go with your date. If you wanna go bar to bar then you hit the right spot.
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Buddy H.
Food is terrible. Terrible. Brown lettuce, dry chicken, stale chips, cheap shreaded cheese. For 1/2 the price you'd be better off at Chipolte. That said, the space is nice and the service was fantastic. Maybe just stick to drinks.
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Dan M.
The Yelps I read are correct. The food here is not good. If you can imagine Mexican food at a nursing home, you would be on target. On a scale from 1 to 10 the spiciness of the food is a 2. The quality of the food would be a 1. Even the rice and the beans are bad. How can you screw that up? There is good energy here. The bar is busy and fun. Just be sure not to order any food.
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C B.
I went there last night for dinner with my husband and kids. We liked it. The atmosphere was spring breakish. No DJ when we were there, but that didn't matter. We all like the music they were playing. Our server was very nice. Appetizer and drinks were good. Our food came fast, hot and we all liked what we ordered. Shredded chicken burrito was a perfect size. I think if we were in the area again I would consider going back.
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Amanda O.
Went on a Saturday night and it was pretty packed. Very frat-boy-ish with too much hair gel in one room. That aside, the food was pretty good. Had the fish tacos which came with expertly made rice. And my friend had the shrimp po-boy which had some good flavor to it but was way too salty (and the french fries sucked). All-in-all it was okay. Out of all the restaurant bar places to go to in that plaza this one was fun but I felt a little too old to be in there after 11 pm and I'm not even 30 yet.
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Danny P.
TRASH PLACE... No service. Walked in and was seated by front staff. The place was not busy at all. Several tables around us were empty and 2 were occupied. A waitress walked passed us several times with not once acknowledging us or saying a simple hello. Her friends later came in and were seated two tables over to us. She immediately took a seat with them and started to chat. We walked out after 15 minutes of non-service on a Sunday early evening. We asked the front hostess for a manager and advised her of our situation. She asked us where we were seated. Keep in mind that she's the person who seated us and there was no waiting that day and it was NOT busy. No manager was available for us to talk to.
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Jessica J.
This place is another poop hole! Food is horrible !!! This place is over priced on everything.. The staff is rude! They get over packed.. Idk why because the place sucks. They have little dangerous stage for dancing that gets over crowded from all the lame music they play...The fish bowls have hardly no liquor in them and its mostly juice..Do not come here.
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Kristen F.
Very very meh and ok. The guac was overly limey which isn't a problem for me but it was for my friend and I recognize its not for everyone. The servers were overly attentive like to the point of being obnoxiously attentive with someone stopping by every 5 mins. I like a mix of attentiveness and "leave me the eff alone" so I can have a conversation without being interrupted every other sentence. I left here thinking that I don't need to do that again and the bar atmosphere isn't really my thing, kind of like Spring Break except without the beach, bikini's and its in ya know Rosemont instead of some place actually fun and exotic.
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B R.
Staying at Aloft, across the street from the conglomeration that is a skating rink, HofBrau House, Park Tavern, etc. Had a lovely dinner at Park Tavern last night and decided to try Adobe Gila's tonight. I'm a Mexican food fan so I thought, "OK, we'll give it a try" Don't bother. The Enchiladas were edible. Barely. The Margarita was probably the worst that I've had. Ever. And that's saying a lot. Think luke cold salt-water with a splash of lime gatorade. But without all of the flavor. Waitress was friendly though. Avoid. Avoid Avoid.
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Liz Y.
If you are considering going to Adobe Gillas, please RECONSIDER. There are plenty of other bars close by with MUCH BETTER management and service. If you are in the mood for Mexican food, go to Maria's. It's a fantastic restaurant just around the corner with much better food and excellent service. ( mariasmexicanrestaurant.… ) Here is an email I just sent to Adobe about the experience my boyfriend and I had last night. The only reasons I am giving Adobe 1 star are that I can't give zero stars and I actually like their queso. "To Whom it May Concern, I regret to inform you that last night my boyfriend Bobby and I had a very unfortunate experience at your Chicago location. Before Bobby even handed Garon, the bouncer, his ID, Garon informed us that he would not be allowed inside. Initially we thought it was a joke. We assumed that we had to wait until more people left - that's how a line works. Garon then informed us that his manager thought Bobby's pants were "too baggy" and therefore were not within the dress code of Adobe's. Bobby laughed it off, again thinking that Garon was kidding. Bobby offered his ID again, this time offering to show why his pants were "too baggy." You see, Bobby has lost over 80 pounds and hasn't had the chance to buy new jeans. He keeps losing weight and right now clothes don't really fit well. To be quite honest, it must be frustrating on a daily basis for him, but I'm incredibly proud of his dedication and progress. At this point, Garon clearly overstepped his bounds and aggressively got in Bobby's face. In no way was Bobby causing a scene or acting aggressively, he was only attempting to show that his pants weren't baggy. Bobby was trying to explain that his pants were too big and he hadn't gotten a chance to buy new ones yet. Garon continued to basically push Bobby away with his chest. At this point we just went to Five Roses. On our way from Five Roses to Toby Keith's we stopped to talk to the manager at your establishment. We had the pleasure of talking to both Brett and Jeff. Brett very nicely listened to our concerns about the arbitrary enforcement of the dress code. He also allowed Bobby to explain his weight loss. At that point we learned that Jeff, not Brett, made the decision that Bobby's pants were too baggy. Again, Bobby explained his weight loss and our disappointment in the enforcement. Two weeks ago Bobby and I saw Wreck it Ralf at Muvico. You see, we are frequent customers at Muvico and the bars at the Park. Before we saw Wreck it Ralph, we went to Adobe for a drink. It was a Friday night, and there was a bouncer at the door. Interestingly enough, Bobby was wearing the SAME pants that he wore last night and Bears hat. We were allowed in, no questions asked. While we were enjoying the band, we observed a young black man with dreds not allowed in because his pants were too baggy. That man was dressed nicer than Bobby was that night. At that time, we noted that Bobby's pants were looser than his. We told Brett and Jeff about this experience. Bobby said, "I'm sure that neither one of you manage on Friday nights." At that point we learned that Jeff actually manages that night. Not only did your managers NOT apologize, they stood by their call. They denied arbitrary, discriminatory, and inconsistent enforcement of their dress code. They did admit that they need to be "stricter." At that point I reminded them that it's not about being stricter, it's about being consistent. While this entire conversation happend, none of your employees were able to look us directly in the eyes. All three actively avoided eye contact with us. Additionally, Garon couldn't keep a straight face. He stuck his hands in his pocket and openly laughed. Additionally, your dress code should be the lesser of your worries. That same night, 2 weeks ago, we saw people inside your bar that we knew were under 21. To be quite honest, I would be more worried about serving underage youth than pants. Our nation is facing an obesity crisis. Bobby has taken several steps not only to recognize his own weight problems, but also to fix them and literally change his life. Your response to his weight loss? "Sorry bro, you can't come in." It's a shame that we were subject to such awful service before we even stepped inside of your establishment. What's worse, however, is that your managers never apologized for the awful treatment we were subject to. For the record, none of the other bars had an issue with Bobby's "baggy" pants. We had a great night at Five Roses, Toby Keith's, and Park Tavern. " What happened last night was absolute ludicrous. It was completely unacceptable for us to be treated like that and for the management to respond (or fail to respond) in the way they did. Again, if you are considering going to Adobe Gillas, I would strongly encourage you to reconsider, at least until they are under new management.
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Christopher B.
Salsa was definitely from a jar which was a bad sign. How hard is it to chop 4 vegetables and stir it up? Chips were terrible, tasted dry and old. Margarita was cheap and tasted off and had about an inch of salt on it! Enchiladas were a real shame; chopped chicken?? and smothered with cheddar cheese. Service was nice though. Clearly meant to make money and not provide anything of quality.
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Mateusz K.
Bar is ok but bodyguards,manager are real asholes.I was kicked out with my friends for no reason!!!i really mean no reason.When I asked nobody could give me the reason why.I reported them to police.
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Sarah C.
I'm waffling between 2 and 3 stars... I was staying at the Aloft hotel very nearby on Super Bowl Sunday, so a coworker and I walked over to get some dinner and expected the place to be hopping. Not the case at all. We were there for two hours and there were never more than 4 tables occupied in the whole place. Kind of telling... So apparently this place is known for their tequila and not so much their food. They like to serve alcohol and almost added the food to the menu as an afterthought, thinking the drinkers may want a little snack. Because of a clear lack of vegetarian options, I ordered a quesadilla, which actually was supposed to include chicken, but I requested it without. It was served with pico and sour cream, and I paid $1 more to add guacamole, which the server said was housemade and very good. The quesadilla arrived and I wish I had thought to take a picture. It was ridiculously tiny and looked like something a child could make in the microwave. The guac was good, though and worth the extra cost. I also saw some reviewers complaining about their pico de gallo, but I liked it. It was fresh and I ate it with a fork when I was all done with my quesadilla. My coworker ordered 10 boneless wings that were on special that night. She said they were extremely dry and tasted like they had been frozen. She ate only 4 of them and did not want to take the rest back to the hotel. She also ordered a house salad, which looked great. It was iceberg lettuce dripping in cheese and their pico. After I finished my small quesadilla, I ordered a house salad too. Yum yum! After finishing our less-than-satisfying dinners, we decided we wanted dessert. There are four options here and we went with the chocolate nachos, which are tortillas cut into triangles, deep fried, covered in cinnamon sugar, drizzled in chocolate sauce and served with vanilla ice cream. The tortillas weren't as hard/crispy as I'd expected, which is good! The chocolate sauce tasted extremely chemically, if you know what I mean. Overall, meh. Service was great! I wish I could remember our server's name, but she was wonderful. She was new, but wasn't afraid to go ask her manager if she didn't know something. She was chatty, but didn't linger. She kept our water glasses full all night. I did think the restaurant was pretty chilly, but that might have been helped had it just been a little fuller. We did not order any alcohol, but the best part of our dinner was the $2 house salad? That is pretty silly!!
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John W.
Worst Mexican food I've ever had. Literally no flavor whatsoever. The pitcher of margaritas tasted like watered down lime juice. Only positives was the friendly waitresses. Too bad as they have a nice layout upstairs with an open air concept
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Ray E.
No flavor "Mexican" food and it was always cold. Been here several times for lunch meeting my buddy and our food is always cold and bland. View is nice tho ;).
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Beth A.
adobe gilas is the 'mexican' cheeseburger in paradise ...subpar food...slooooooooooooooow service...foofy drinks...hit or miss live music great indoor patio...tons of tvs (hello fb sundays on the projection screen)...door opens up to the parking garage (free w validation)
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Shannon D.
From the moment I walked in, I started to second guess my decision to eat at Adobe Gila's. Yep. I should have trusted the reviews that were already on Yelp. When it comes to food, drinks (other than bottled beer), and even the waitress' uniforms (???) - This place could not have it more wrong. I came during "Happy Hour" which runs 4-8 M-F, and offers $1.50 tacos and a self - serve chips/salsa stand. Cute idea, but the chips were stale, and the stand itself was a mess. Unfortunately we had to sit inside due to the 95 degree weather, though it might be a much better experience on the patio. We also ordered guacamole, which our waitress said was "Freshly made" - More like out of a jar, one of the worst I've had at a restaurant. We both had the $1.50 tacos, which was a huge mistake, although I shouldn't have expected much. My friend also had a margarita, which she said was watered down and tasted cheap. The only redeeming quality of this place is the service, our waitress regularly came back to ask if we needed anything, and was very apologetic when i sent back my beef tacos and ordered a burger (which was decent, and on the house as well) All in all, I wouldn't give this place my business again. If you're looking to grab a drink after a movie across the street- there are several other choices that are a whole lot better.
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Jennifer M.
I like coming to Adobe Gilas. The drinks are OK, they are definitely watered down, and the food is alright, nothing to rave about. The place does get really busy on the weekends, which is expected of any place out here in the MB entertainment district. It is, however a fun, chill place to hang out with a group of friends to catch up and have a few fun drinks. So, don't be expecting world class Mexican food and top shelf drinks, but this place is definitely fun and I would recommend it to others.
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Gorana M.
If I could rate negative stars for this place, I would. Came in with a big group. One friend ordered $35 dollar pitcher of patron margarita. They dumped so much ice in there that we only got two cups out of the entire thing. After tipping the server $10, you would think she would be respectful. When I asked her about the pathetic pour, she immediately got a high school attitude and claimed that's their "pour". For a ten dollar tip for simply just brining the pitcher to the table, i say we deserved more than the teen attitude. This place is a waste of time and money. The food is so bland and the crowd is already wasted by the time they get here. Everything is overpriced. I wouldn't pay this place a visit ever again.
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Steph W.
I was here for a bachelorette party a few months ago, and I was less than impressed. First - the high top table/chairs we were seated in were extremely uncomfortable-- I so bad in fact I couldn't wait to leave! The food was not good, the service was poor, the drinks were mediocre at best. It would take quite a bit to get me to return here.. There were really no redeeming aspects.
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Melanie R.
SPRING BREAK!!! WOOOOOOO!!! Okay, nobody was actually yelling that - but you could have filmed a Friday-night scene from this place and slipped it in with the MTV Spring Break footage and you'd barely know the difference. From the drinks served in plastic cups and the denim cutoffs-clad staff to the oh-so-dirty dancing that was taking place seemingly anywhere - this place screamed barely legal co-ed party. This was the kind of place my early-2000's self would have gone crazy for - loud music, strong drinks, and a party-all-night kind of energy. That's not to say that I didn't enjoy myself - the pretension-free vibe made me want to check my inhibitions at the door and just let loose, which was actually really refreshing! I just wasn't sure how well I...fit in. First off, I'd be willing to bet that the average Adobe patron has just recently gotten the 'Under 21' flag removed from their ID. Secondly -- I felt over-dressed in, well, jeans. Misfit-feelings aside, Adobe did provide the perfect (albeit not conducive to conversation) soundtrack for dancing the night away. Oh, and if you're looking for the cool kids - they're skin-to-skin on the tiny dance stage, maximizing their dirty-dancing potential. Bottom Line: As one of the establishments in Rosemont's came-out-of-nowhere 'Entertainment District' that doesn't charge cover - it's worth a gander if you're looking to drink and dance (and your fancy party dress is at the cleaners). Avoid ending up in a trailer park (literally) and pop the Muvico address into your GPS instead.
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Stuart T.
It's nice to finally see some bars in the Rosemont area but they can do better than this place. When I first saw this place from the outside I was impressed. I thought it was a mid twenties to thirties, dress nice type of bar. Instead it is infested with 21 year olds and I'm sure plenty of people with fake ID's. It's the style of a bar that you would find out in the really far suburbs. All glitz with little to offer. The prices are mid to high end city of Chicago prices. The food is generic not authentic or original. The vide is scattered as if they don't know what type of bar they want to be. The service hasn't been good when I've been there. In fact, me and a friend walked out after ordering a bucket of beers and we waited 15 minutes and the waitress ignored us. That brings me to the point that the staff seems inexperienced and the layout is crowded. Late at night lines form and even though I'm not a smoker they wouldn't let people outside to smoke unless they wanted to wait in a line to get back in. This bar should be replaced.
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Laura M.
Service was pleasant and great drink choices. How to say this...? Servers need a serious "uniform makeover" many girls were reaching to pull shorts down. Gross. And they served my food. Also my server was keeping money and tickets in her bra. Who approves the wait staff appearance? I am a 40 year old woman I really am put off by this exposure. I tip on service not padded bras. People in my demographics spend more and tip better than the kid crowd. Hope things improve.
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Eric A.
This place is not worth your time. I like the atmosphere of the place, especially the outdoor seating. However, that's were the list of likes ends. While the service wasn't terrible, they did get my order wrong and then when they brought out the right item, it had everything on it that I had wanted excluded. The food was just terrible. I can't believe they actually charge people for that crap. I started off with the chips and salsa. The chips they gave us were small broken pieces, barely enough for dipping. The salsa was definitely from a jar. It was just awful, tasted like Pace salsa. It's not that hard to make home made salsa, so I knew from that moment that the food wasn't going to be much better. The $9 quesadillas came with nothing. That were as bland as can be and you had to pay extra for guacamole and salsa. My wife paid the dollar extra for the guacamole and it was just as bad as the salsa. Thankfully, we had a buy one get one free coupon or else I would have been pissed. Even with the free entree we overpaid. Definitely never going back there. I really want to see this area of Rosemont succeed but not if they are bringing in restaurants like Adobe. Save your money and go to Maria's down the street for some real Mexican food.
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Simon N.
Not sure why this place would have 2 star rating, I find it pretty nice. Music some times can get bad for the several times I have been there but overall it is a great experience. I try to stay away from the sugary drinks but there is plenty more on the menu.
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Norah R.
My fav out of the Rosemont bars by far! Yes its crowded. Yes its kind of pricey. But what do you expect?! I LOVE the DJ on the weekends (although I know lots of people say he plays the same music.. at least its a good mix!). I love that the drinks are reasonable even though you most likely wont get drunk of them. But hell you can pregame and go. I recommend getting their around 9ish on thru-sat if you want a seat. Other wise you'll be stuck standing most the night which isn't a big deal either. Love the out door are in the nice weather. I also enjoy the staff. The management is always running around helping the girls it seems. Even though its really busy the girls are VERY fast pace and check on us often. I always end up here on the weekends and recommend it over the other locations. Also no cover charge for those of you not sure. And the garage parking is free past midnight :) And the food is pretty good as well. Nothing amazing but worth trying.
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Jeff E.
Well, this was my second time here and my LAST! The first time we also came on a Sunday afternoon and we were told that you have to pay for chips and dip on the weekend! Okay, but $6.95 for a basket of chips and three small portions of salsa??? Really!! Then came today's visit. The Beef Fajitas were good, but I asked for some salsa on this $14.95 entree and when the bill came there was a charge of $.50 cents for each little cup. My wife was charged $2.25 for the same size little cup of black beans she wanted to put on her Taco Salad. Really Black Beans don't come on a Taco Salad? Fool me once, shame on you! Fool me twice, shame on me. I had to drive past 5 or 6 different Mexican restaurants to come to the MB Plaza, but they have seen me here for the last time. I will drive about an additional 1/2 mile and go to Maria's from now on.
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Sami D.
So I have been to Adobe about 10 times. You would ask why would you give it 1 star and go 10 times. Well it is close to work and home and has an open patio which is really refreshing after work, and they have some great quesadillas (mahi and steak). This is where it ends. Waitresses seems like were gathered from suburban high schools and they are all jersey shore wonabees. Pitchers or cocktails of any type are watery and no where near the quality you would expect. I would give me about 2, on a good day 3 stars, but last night was epic. So here we are drinking some margaritas ordered from the bar. We decided to sit at a table as we were a group and wanted to grab some Patron shots. I go and very kindly ask one of their waitresses to come by the table so we can order. 10 min later and several times passing by our table, no service. Then I go to her and ask if I can order some shots, she tells me that I would need to speak with my waitress, to which I reply well we don't have one and we need to be served. Her face expression was like so annoyed of me asking to be served so she went ahead and told me to wait and that she would come by. In 5 min she shows up and I order 3 patron shots. Another 5 min later she comes with some nasty tequila and a bill for 3 patron silver shots. Shocked I tell her that this wasn't patron as I am big fan of it and drink it all the time. Then she goes on and brings a "manager". Some bald dude comes, which seemed like a promoted bouncer comes and tries to explain to me that he saw how they poured the shots and it was patron. After literary arguing with me for 5 min I gave him my card and told him to do what he feels is right as a manager. 5 min later the same girl comes with the same bill for 3 patron silver shots, no free drinks, no bil reduction. We paid, got up and left. I must say this place has a lot of potential as it is cheap, its at a good location, but man their service is terrible. Good alternative is the Tavern right next to it and they have some bad ass calamari and huge selection of beer, even though its a bit expensive.
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Jason W.
Excellent place to eat and drink late
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Jenny C.
Food at this place is terrible. I would not recommend it if it was the last take-out-food place on earth. I was coming back from a long day of work with my boyfriend, we head over to Adobe Gilas and when we walked in the lady that seats people left and didn't say anything to us. We weren't acknowledged for maybe 5 minutes, and the only reason a waitress spoke to us was because she thought we were going to seat ourselves, but I assured her we decided to sit at the bar instead. After i'm seated at the bar, it takes another 10 minutes to be acknowledged, and mind you, there were not that many people sitting at the bar. I saw two other couples and that's it. Finally I ordered a veggie burrito which DID NOT have the main components of what the menu said would be in it. So I pretty much scarfed down a burrito filled with onions, sour cream, cheese, and TINY green peppers. SO MANY ONIONS. If the menu said "onion burrito" I would have never picked it. My boyfriend ordered the steak tacos and didn't mind them but said they were sooo bland. If you like the food here you probably had a few drinks in you before the time you got your meal.
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Stacy M.
To be fair a lot of these reviews were written when Adobe's first opened and yes the staff was inexperienced, i mean DUHH the place had just opened! But now this is the place to be at the PARK! Great staff, great food, and a fun and inviting staff. In my opinion the wings here are better than Buffalo Wild Wings and don't make you feel as though you ate bricks as BWW's does! Bartenders are amazing! What people need to understand is when the bar is slammed and you see them running around getting drinks, be patient...The bar is PACKED obviously your gonna have to wait a sec! This is a fun atmosphere and makes you feel like your on vacation when clearly your not! Cheers you up! I love Adobe Gilas!
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Yadira D.
After catching a movie with my gal pals, we decided to grab some drinks. The food was good, we had the nacho plate and split between us 3, since it was a big plate. Food was yum, and the drinks were decent...the service however was not the greatest. Our waitress seemed to be to busy with the only table consisting of a good looking male patron sitting alone. Granted, he was a good looking guy, BUT if you are working socialize with him on your own time, not when you have other tables to tend to, and all are requiring some kind of assistance. Needless to say we had to summon another waitress for some additional items because even though our waitress was right next to us at the table where the gentleman was sitting alone, she still couldn't be reached. Once the other waitress told her we needed something she came and brought it to us, asked why we didn't ask her directly. I mentioned to her that I was sitting right next to her and tried getting her attention a few times to no avail. I'll come back here again for a few happy hour drinks but won't expect too much from the service. I will say the 2 woman band they had playing that night were AWESOME!
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Maggie B.
This is my new favorite restaurant! I absolutely love it! We ended up getting an amazing waitress, Chelly, and she rocked!!! She was extremely knowledgable, and even remembered our names... that is definitely something that impresses me whenever I go to a restaurant. We lucked out because we were still in happy hour, but there was nothing happy hour about their drinks and food selection... it was way better than expected. The nachos were AMAZING.. and for 6$... it really could have fed at least 2 people... the tacos for 1.50$ were amazing too... just went a little overboard because we assumed everything would be smaller because it was happy hour.. Adobe Gilas you did no disappoint! Oh, and let's not forget drinks! We ended up getting Grand Marnier Margaritas and they were so delicious.. and they came in a cup that you got to take home... (the kid in me was super happy about that)... the views were incredible, and once it got chilly, the staff immediately made sure to close the "windows"... it was all about the customer yesterday! I would highly recommend this place.. and will be a frequent customer! Thanks for a great time!
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George P.
I always give a place 2 chances to impress me. service was good but the food was not. the quality of people was so, so. we have a lot of great mexican places this just isn't one of them. i gave it 2 stars because the staff (behind the bar) was friendly.
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Sienna B.
I was there last night after going to Zanies. I immediately noticed that it has the ambience of a crappy small city chain, and noted from the menu that they also have locations in Columbus and Dayton, Ohio. No surprise there. We had the steak fajita, which was somewhat tasty, but had way too much rice and not enough meat, and was covered in some sort of mystery sauce that was likely fake cheese. We had the chips and salsa with the habenero salsa. The salsa was flavored with habeneros, but tasted like it was made with tomato paste rather than real tomatoes, and has a similar consistency. The chips tasted like cardboard. A friend ordered the Paella, which was a big mistake. It had the ingedients of paella, but was nothing like the real thing. The shrimp were obviously frozen and low quality. We had the long island ice tea drink special. It was vile. If I were a 18 year old with a fake ID trying to get drunk I guess it would have been great. I would not go there again even if they offered me a free meal.
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Amy B.
My advice - don't go there hungry or expecting decent service. Our waitress took our order with a lolli pop hanging out of her mouth and complained that we ordered water in addition to our drinks because she had to make another trip to the bar. She brought the appetizers out at the same time as our entrees and walked away before we could ask for the condiments she forgot to bring. We struggled to find room for everything on the table because no one came to clear anything! The only thing this place has going is a great atmosphere. I am sure once the other restaurants open in that area this one will bite the dust.
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Estodo L.
Very disappointed ,it must be managed by a different owner,first of all I sat in a table that wobbled so much I had to hold my drink all night ,the waitress over charged US , ANYWAYS go to Toby kieths the music is not great but the service is price less
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Charel M.
DO NOT EAT HERE!!!!!!! Though the service was fine, the food was disgusting!!!!
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Jen S.
What I like most about this place is out outdoor seating. But when winter comes I am not sure how appealing it will be. The only downside is the waitstaff is extemely young and not experienced and it shows. Also check up on you somewhat too often, which yes can be a bad thing. I also asked for extra dressing for my salad and she comes back with my same cup..(wierd) and fills it 1/4 of the way with dressing (seriously).. and says it's that good? Well no..because I asked for more dressing and that means you usually fill the cup. I also was considering ordering Coconut Shrimp and wanted to know how many there were and the waitress didn't know, so screams across the outdoor deck to another server and says "Hey..how many shrimps come in the appetizer?? The girl was very sweet and nice, but it just shows how again inexperienced and young they are. Sure we aren't eating at a top notch steakhouse, but a bit of serving experience and menu knowledge isn't too much to ask for. I will return and hope it improves. They just need to get some older employees working there and I am sure it will get better.
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john s.
This was one of the worst Mexican Restaurant that we have been to. The only reason it is busy on the weekend, is because of the location. It's a new area with only a handful of options at this time. Where do I start? Based on the menu, it's more of a bar than a restaurant. Which you think, the manager would place an emphasis on quality drinks. Well we ordered two Lobo Margaritas (note their menu does not contain many prices for their drinks or available sizes). The waitress stated that we could get a larger size and pointed to the couple next to us, who had two glasses of Margaritas. We said sure, she came back with two plastic cups, filled to the brim with ice cubes. Did not ask about salt or lime. The drink was so weak; it even tasted bad. The space is small, so they try to cram as many tables as possible in there. Our table was 2 ft x 2 ft, and we did not have room to eat. They have elevated stools and not chairs. So you do not have a place to hang your jacket. I ordered the Mahi Fajitas, the waitress brought out shrimp. She swapped it out for fish. There were 3-4 pieces of fish about the size of a corn flake. It was one of the worst fajitas that I have had. We also ordered some of their hand crafted guacamole, that we had to mash and mix with a fork so it could be scooped on a chip. Oh and unlike most Mexican Restaurants, they do not offer complimentary chips and salsa. Just an overall bad experience. Do yourself a flavor and go somewhere else.
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Dia S.
Visited this place a couple weeks back with my sister. Arrived around 6 p.m.- as we approach the stairs we could hear the blaring music from downstairs. Weird we thought considering it only being 6p.m. I don't think i've ever been somewhere to eat so bad before in my life. The hostess or waitress attempts to seat us close to the "DJ" and we beg her to put us as far away as possible from the loud music. We wanted to have dinner not be on MTV's spring break. Let me first start out by saying that the free "bottom-less" chips and salsa buffet thing they are trying to pull is digusting..it screams trash. Clean your countertops! I order a Caesar salad with no chicken or meat in it with the dressing on the side my sis ordered steak/chicken fajitas. My salad was not edible, the dressing was the worst thing i've ever tasted. I feel bad for saying this but how can you mess up a plain salad so bad? The products they use are of really bad quality. My sisters fajitas were terrible as well, I felt as if the steak was a week old. We didn't eat any of our food, asked for the check, payed and went over to Kings to have ourselves another dinner. Our waitress was nice altough there is just random waitresses just standing around..way over staffed. The only decent think about this place is the rooftop. It's a shame bc this place is so new but it fels so run down and gross when you are inside, feels like you are in some wannabee mexican confused place. Please stop trying to be a spring break club in Rosemont and focus on fixing important things.
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Vicki S.
Came here for dinner on a Saturday night. Had a reservation for 6 people, we were seated right away. Very loud inside, and I have to agree with all these other yelp reviews about the sub-par food. No flavor, very bland. And the margaritas were really watery.
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Giuseppe D.
I'm kind of psychic, so I can tell you right now that there will be hundreds of reviews on this place very soon. With that being said, here's one of them: Adobe Gilas is one of the newest additions to the ever budding "social" area of Rosemont. With additions like Rivers Casino, Muvico, Kings Bowling, and now Adobe, this area has become extremely popular, extremely fast. It's located right across from Muvico and Kings, and is put in place to be right next to a future outlet mall. It's on the second floor, which I actually prefer. It makes the patio area THAT much better, being able to enjoy a drink in the outdoor breeze while overlooking a lively park area. The patio has about 20-25 tables, with the inside giving an additional 20 tables, and seating by the bar. The drinks and food are priced modestly, and so far I've enjoyed the chicken sandwich and the spicy guacamole. I was excited to see that they actually come out to your table and make the guacamole in front of you, and adjust it to your liking (extra spicy for me). I've had the big 80 oz. beer margarita (beerita?) which did not disappoint. Which was good because the only reason I ordered it in the first place was because the bartender told me I get to keep the big thermos container when I was done. I plan on drinking wine out of it when I get home :) My only real complaint, and a complaint that might keep me away most of the time, is the overcrowding. Granted it IS a new place, so it's inevitable to have a large crowd of newbies swarming the place, but it's literally unbearable. If you come here anytime at night, and especially Thursday-Sunday, it WILL take upwards of 30 minutes to get a drink. I hope that Adobe will adjust to this by maybe adding in a second bar area, or even a "cash only" mini bar, to lessen the waiting time on very, very thirsty patrons such as myself. But if you have a chance to go during the day, I'd definitely say to come check it out. It's a great location, the food is good, the staff is fun, and the patio is perfect. Should you decide to come at night, do so at your own thirst's risk.
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Joanna Z.
I came here couple of times with some friend, and it always was a pleasant experience. The drinks were good, maybe except the "fish bowl", it seemed like it was just juice, but when we told our server, she brought some extra shots of tequila. The service is great, very nice and easy going.
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Tricia L.
Self seating on a Friday night, and no one came to wait on us for about 15 mins. Service was not the best.
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AJ M.
Came here a couple of months ago. The food is okay kinda expected better for its price. The environment is different kinda fun like a nicer chilis. At this place turns into a pseudo club filled with all sorts of people. It gets packed, although it gives off college campus bar but not in a good way especialy since it is in Rosemont. Compared to its other Rosemont bars this isnt as classy, nice but can more fun with bigger groups! Deff gotta go back in the summer!
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The S.
My husband an I were celebrating a Birthday with a few family members on Friday 04/04/14. We decided that this place would be a fun spot to start and boy were we WRONG!!! We were asked to show ID & DID with no problem. We ate,danced and were having a GREAT time when the security guy walked up and asked me to remove a hat (NO BIB) BEANIE! I explained that we had been here for hours and no one had a problem, I even noticed that a few other patrons were wearing hats/ beanies. We asked to speak with the manager a red haired lady that seemed furious that she had been pulled from the bar. I asked of there was a NO HAT policy and she stated that this was up to the discretion of her security staff and could have been altered @ any time. REALLY is that customer service? I asked and she said to me "REMOVE the HAT or u will be escorted out of here! I was appalled! While gathering my things I look up and they've already called the police in which they told us to LEAVE, but don't forget you BILL. I say this was not a problem, but we were treated very unfair with no explanation/resolution. Was this a fair practice? WE WILL NEVER RETURN and I have spread the word
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Slim H.
This is the worst excuse for Tex-Mex/Mexican food I have every experienced in my life. They are going to have to make helluva improvements me to go here again. Went for lunch with the work gang during the week, the place was dead. I had great expectations and after making the hike up to the restaurant level and being seated on the open air patio, I realized that the patio was the nicest part. The waitress was ok, but like I said the food was not. It's hard to mess up taco salad but it was bland and awful. Ordered the queso as an appy which was equally disgusting and flavorless. Could be a beer chips and salsa kinda stop at its best. I don't think anyone was satisfied with their food selections.
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Kamil K.
Weekends-I've been there few times already and it's always the same thing/ look long line of people outside, crowded inside. Food nothing special, drinks Ok, beer same as usually :D during the week it's a good place to count planes flying at O'Hare :)
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Sergio H.
Worst place I've been to. I went this Friday just to grab a drink before we went to rosemont movie theater.... So the bouncer denies me access because my clothes were too baggy. The only thing I had baggy was my sweater. So I asked him if I can take it off and he still says no. I truly think he didn't let me in because I am Mexican. Ive been here before and it has gotten worse. Plus their drinks are watered down and their food is horrible. No flavor. Horrible wannabe Mexican place. Not going here ever again. The only reason I choose one star is because there isn't anything less!
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Jim B.
You guys let gangs and gang colors in. But I get denied at the door for wearing flip flops?!? Two words fuck yourself. You denied me at the door with 10 other people who were willing to spend money. All because I was wearing flip flops?!?! Horrible business. You will never get mine, or my friends and family business ever again. I hope you fail and something more respectful takes your space.
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Erik H.
Adobe Gila's is a new restaurant at the massive Park at Rosemont entertainment complex. It opened on June 5 and unfortunately, it shows. The food itself was pretty good. The chips (free during Happy Hour which is M-F until 8pm and does not include any drink specials) were endless and came with a nice hot, smoky salsa. My Shrimp Po' Boy was good without being great while my fiancee's quesadilla lacked the burst of flavor that the Havana Mojo Pork Quesadilla implied it would have. The hostesses and servers were prompt and courteous and perhaps a bit typecast. Our waitress was not particularly knowledgeable, but this place is only 3 weeks old as well. Probably my biggest gripe was that they had an enormous amount of beers on tap (over 30!), but no one could tell me what they were. If you're going to have such a large selection you really have to take responsibility for them, Adobe Gila's! Their extensive tequila selection was plastered all over the menu though, to be sure. Overall, the place has a nice atmosphere and an excellent drink selection, but the average food and obvious growing pains are keeping it at 3 stars for the time being.
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Jason H.
Drinks were weeeeak, and food was meh. The atmosphere is cool though.
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Art P.
The margarita's were so watered down there was no buzz caught by even the lightest drinker in our group on an empty stomach. Even had the upgraded tequila. Waitress said this was because when they blend it you can't taste it. What a waste of $20 for frozen water with a hint of lemon. The food is ok, its not real Mexican, I'd say its more southwestern or texmex.
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Stephanie M.
Not sure why all the hate for Adobe. It's not great, but it's not the worst place I've ever been to. Margaritas are huge and delicious. Queso and guac are awesome. The fish tacos were a little cold when they came, but tasted good with the mango salsa. The waitress wasn't overly attentive, but did offer drink refills and kept our water glasses full.
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Jim M.
The outdoor patio is great. Was there with my wife and daughter for lunch but the food was terrible. My 7 year old wouldn't even eat it. Maybe ok for a drink or two but bring your Amex cause its not cheap.
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Steve L.
The negative reviews kinda "put me off" but decided to try it anyway. The service was excellent and the food was quite good. I talked to the manager about the bad reviews who said they did have some problems when they first opened but have worked aggressively to correct them. It appears they have been successful. My enchiladas were served quickly, was very tasty and a nice size portion for the price. Huge draft beer selection and many drink specials.
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Candace R.
I have been to this place multiple times and every time I go I say "NEVER AGAIN!" Well I got asked by my friend to go there for her birthday and being the good friend that I am I said fine. Bad idea. The runner who brought out our food was too lazy to clear off our appetizer plates....As a result of that he spilled water all over my cellphone and burned my arm with the sizzling fajita plate. Management was contacted and all she could say was "I am sorry. Do you want some burn cream?" Really?!? I am so over this place. The food is expensive, unseasoned, and very small portions. The drinks are watered down and small... $50 down the drain and a ruined phone. And another thing, they talk about having a dress code. How can a place so raunchy have a dress code. I saw dudes in basketball shorts and gym shoes... Very selective on who they let in. This place exhibits a lot of discrimination. WILL NEVER GO BACK!
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Mike G.
This place is absolutely terrible. When i first walked in the staff did not even acknowledge my presence. Finally when they noticed me they took my name down and said they would call me when my table is ready, so they called me ten minutes later and I went to get my table and they said they did not know how that happened and the staff seemed to be pointing the finger at each other before even telling me that I was to come back later. Finally when I got my table I ordered a poboy sandwich with blackened shrimp, it was flavorless and overpriced. I would not recommend this place to my enemies let alone my friends. On a positive note out server kaleigh was absolutely amazing and deserves to work at a better establishment.
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J. Loren H.
I really like this place. The only thing I have a slight issue with is how difficult it is to move around in there when it's super busy. Any fun place is gonna be crowded like that, and the good things about the bar make me wanna keep coming back. First of all, the people watching is fantastic. The drinks aren't too ridiculously priced. The music is decent. There's an elevator to get you to the bar, and it isn't for handicapped people only! If you're too drunk, or a lazy fatass like me, (or both) you can take the elevator back up to the bar after you've smoked your outside. This bar is definitely one of the more fun ones to drink at in the entertainment district. You should check it out.
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Dana M.
Food was cold drinks were watered down. Staff was good. The staff did complain they get 'crazy' n 'deal w a lot of crap' w the later nights.
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Nicole A.
If you don't come one a prime hour during the weekend, this place is actually amazing. It can get really loud and there isn't much room to walk around, but if you come early for a table, you're golden. The frozen drinks are delicious. I highly recommend the Caribbean Colada or a margarita. Out of all the places in the entertainment district, Adobe's by far has the cheapest drinks, which is something us broke college students sure love to hear.
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Brianna L.
I LOVE THIS PLACE!!!! I live in the surrounding area and this Rosemont area is exactly what the area needed! I used to be a big fan of the clubs in the city, but the older I get I like to enjoy fun places closer to home. This strip satisfies my needs perfectly. I always end up here at Adobe Gilas even on NYE. My drink of choice is the Corona-rita. OMGoodness its sooo good! It's $20, but it's 45 oz of pure awesomeness. You drink one and you are good to go for the rest of the evening. They aren't skimping on the booze that's for sure. Also on Friday nights they offer $4 corona's. The atmosphere here is FUN! It's a relatively young crowd. Early 30's is the oldest I've ever seen gettin down. I'm in my mid 20's and I just love this place! You get good drinks, awesome music, dance floor, and it's only a $10 cab ride from home! That's a total winner in my book. I honestly have never dined here so I can't say much about the food, but my friends did have the nachos with chicken and they raved about them.
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Kcmc M.
Terrible greasy below bar food...forgot to check yelp before for going....damn...change name to adobe greasy
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David L.
Very disappointed... ( I HOPE SOME FROM MANAGEMENT WHO HAS BRAIN READS THAT!!!) It was my first time at the establishment the floor was crowded and me and my girlfriend went to dance on patio. Apparently there were some beer bottles on the floor and while we were dancing i had to trip one and it went down and smashed on the floor between bunch of people below us... ( The patio is on second floor). So after like 15 minutes security guys kicked us out. They came and said that we are trowing bottles on people. (BTW. VERY RUDE People.!!!) Maybe fire some of them and hire more cleaning people.... (Yes the drinks are week...) At least police was a little bit more understanding because when we left the club we had to talk with them also... Who give the license to this club they rail design is dangerous to people below!!!!
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Dan B.
Terrible food, paid $45 for probably the worst burrito I've ever tried to eat and 2 drinks. Never again.
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Andre L.
Imagine Chili's but not geared to families and you pretty much have it....in fact, the food at Chili's is probably better. It's definitely aimed at 20 -something's who don't know or don't care about the food.... or the watered down drinks. It is aptly described as "cantina themed" with lots of fake props and cheesy-ness. If you are young and looking for a fun time at a reasonable price, eat before you come and have a few drinks while you look for your dream señor or señorita (themed).
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CATHERINE C.
All I can really comment on is the bar area and late night hours. I went there a Friday night or 2 ago and the place was bananas. People everywhere. Unsturdy tables falling over. Drunken 20 year olds humping each other like its a house party. EEK. No thanks. They did have some pretty good music though. I bet on a weekday night this place could have real potential but Friday and Saturday nights its a Frat party.
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Eric A.
Service was poor. After 15 minutes walked out without any of the four servers working around our table even acknowledging us.
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Mikal F.
I went here back in June. While in line the bouncer kept bending my ID, almost breaking it. My husband was right behind me and some other friends which the bouncer insisted that they were all too drunk and not allowed in. My one friend said that's BS and started to walk away. This roided out bouncer then came charging after us. Once I let my husband go and the bouncer realized my friends were not backing down from his pathetic roid rage he cried to the rent-a-cops that one of them spit on his face and ran away never to be seen again. The cops and owner said this bouncer never gets mad for no reason, but I'm pretty sure that's a side effect of steroids. This establishment is unprofessional. When I asked the manager to go get the videotape of my friend spitting on their bouncer he ran inside never to be seen again either. I never even made it inside, but the bouncer charged after us, almost snapped my ID and accused people of being too drunk who haven't even started drinking yet. Never will I come here again. Probably never go to Rosemont again either.
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Patrick D.
I would not recommend this place to anyone. I have been here three times in my life and both times it was a pretty bad expirence. The first time I went was for my friend Erik's Birthday, and a fight broke out in the line with a group of people, and they denied him entry. Which is fine, but the problem is Erik had nothing to do with the people who were fighting, they weren't with us, he wasn't involved in the fight in anyway what so ever. He tried explaining to this to the bouncer, but the bouncer didn't want to hear any of it. The second time I went was for my birthday, it was noisy and crowded, and it takes forever to get a drink up at the bar. And when the bar tenders finally do get to you, they have an attitude like they are being put off. They are not the best at making drinks either, they are very watered down. The third time I went was for my friend Isaac's birthday, He went outside to have a ciggerate, and while he was walking up the stairs, he slipped on some water and became a little wobly, at that point the bouncer kept insisting that he was too drunk and he had to leave, he tried explaining that is was wet on the ground, and that is the reason why he slipped. But of course the bouncer didn't want to hear it. Also that night, I went to order a drink at the bar for my friend Isaac's birthday, and I had to repeat myself three times, now I understand it is the weekend, loud and busy. That wasn't the issue. What upset was when the bartender told me "I can't understand what the f*** you are saying" Excuse me? Who is the customer? It took all the self-control I had, and remembering the fact it was friend Isaac's birthday to avoid losing my temper. Overall I wouldn't recommend this place, the bouncer's seem to on huge power trips, and the customer service is lacking.
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Michael M.
I've never been a huge fan of this place, poor service, mediocre food, same cookie cutter top 40 music you hear at every other bar. But what really did me over was when I opened a tab and ordered only two beers the bartender insisted I ordered four, I asked to speak to the manager and he in a round-about way told me that me I was probably too drunk to remember how many drinks I had and that "it's late" and I didn't realize what I was doing. I ended up paying for all 4 beers after becoming overly frustrated and just wanting to leave this place.
(1)
Dani F.
Perfect night out! We hosted my husband's 40th here with about 60 people and the manager Mike Reppe was so accommodating. I called in and after talking with him had an entire section for our party which they let us decorate obnoxiously. We worked out appetizers and they even had a few drink specials for our group. There were two girls devoted specifically to our party and they were both great; at no point in time was anyone looking around for another drink. The atmosphere here on a Saturday night is incredible, they had a DJ with great dance music and a lot of fun people. They even have one of those crazy photo booths in the corner that we got more and more use out of as the night went on:) Food is very good, drinks are crazy with fish bowls and shots poured in plastic sharks, crazy looking straws, tons of quirky glasses in different shapes that you can buy to take home, Adobe Gilas will be seeing repeat business from us and and lot of our group were excited to throw their own parties there in the future after learning how easy it was for me to work with the manager. Thanks guys and thank you Mike, you made this past Saturday AMAZING!
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Amelia K.
Often times I wonder how ANYONE can mess up making Mexican food, it is one of the easiest most delicious cuisines on this grey earth... If you have the same rational as me and believe that at a "Mexican" restaurant there HAS to be ONE thing on the menu that ISN'T TERRIBLE, then you should not go here! The "fresh" made guacamole is clearly pre-packaged goop that is just squeezed into a greasy tortilla boat and served with enough chips to feed a single person. Then comes the main course... This place is the clear winner of "Worst Taco Ever" in my book!! If you like steak with gristle, no lettuce, cheese, nor flavor you have come to the right place! You can add cheese, or sour cream for a nominal fee of course. Overall I left feeling sad... Sad and hungry... Long story short, save your money and go to Taco Bell!
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Dirk M.
Lousy chips and salsa. Cheese dip wasn't much better. Great bartender and very attentive wait staff though. Pork tacos were good but i'm guessing it's the drinks that keep folks here.
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Stephanie M.
This place is a waste of time! Horribly watered down drinks, shots and bad food.
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E Z.
Very fun , cool bar. Awesome drink specials. They have some cool Fish bowl type drinks for when u have a group of friends. Their chips are great. They have awesome guacamole that they make from scratch at your table. Servers are always quick and friendly.
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Megan R.
This is easily the worst place I've eaten in a while. And I was here on a Monday when it wasn't busy. My margarita was watery with very little flavor. The chese dip was microwaved but not well enough. And our entrees were so bad we took one bite, paid, and left. With 2 people and entrees each with one bite taken, not even a question from the waitress as to why. why?? Because they know.
(1)
Puma P.
Decent food if it's fresh (green sour cream is NOT ok), watered down margaritas, horrible kitchen service. And informing the manager should not be answered with an "Ok" and blank stare. Go somewhere else.
(1)
Kimberly C.
This place was so fun! I did not enjoy the food but I give it 4 stars for its atmosphere, band and drinks!
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Nathan D.
Just an awful experience. A group of ten of us came over after doing indoor skydiving at iFly. We wanted a place to eat and talk about our experiences. This place looked good from the outside and when we got to the top of the stairs, it wasn't full. We picked a spot in the what would be, during the summer, a balcony area to sort of isolate ourselves. Shortly after we sat down, the dj started playing music. And it was insanely loud. We could not hear a thing. I downloaded a decibel app on my phone and checked it out. It was a full 98 dB. That is entirely too loud for a restaurant. I asked the waitress to turn it down and she said she could only adjust it a little bit. She never changed it at all as far as I could tell. When our food arrived, we had no silverware. After two minutes of no waitress in sight, a member of our party walked into the main room and obtained silverware for us all. The food was mediocre to me, but I won't judge it on that. Food is incredibly subjective and I understand that my mood may have affected how much I enjoyed the food. I ordered fajitas. Every restaurant, it seems, gives you three tortillas and that's never enough to finish the rest of the fixings. However, I have never until this restaurant been charged for the additional three tortillas. The waitress didn't mention it and I only knew because it was a glaring $0.75 on my bill. All in all, a miserable experience and I won't be returning.
(1)
Robin T.
Decent service. Fun atmosphere. BUT, if you're looking for a decent margarita, don't go here. Ordered the top shelf, premium marg - at a premium price. It came in a disposable plastic cup & it was so terrible I coudn't drink it. As a matter of fact, none of the four in our party could finish their drinks. Plus, they don't even serve chips & salsa.
(2)
Valerie J.
This place, for food alone, would elicit disappointment, and 2 stars.. but this place, with the atmosphere of clubby fun on an early Sunday evening - gets 4! Because it's not trying to be an authentico restaurant. It's so much more! The salsa was good, and the food was fairly filling, and there was DANCING, and the service was good (considering how packed they already were!) The DJ mixed a LOT of songs, including "Sweet Child of Mine" - and he did a good job of mixing it up. Would I want to even attempt going here on a Fri or Sat night? No way Jose! But why does this place have 2 stars? You guys don't realize you're not just paying for the food and drinks, but also for the fun? My husband loved his margarita, enjoyed the salsas, and was not impressed by the fajitas. I enjoyed the salsas, found the fajitas fine for a clubby place out in Rosemont, and didn't care for the margaritas (but, since I love dancing, and everyone was really nice to me) I didn't care that I didn't care for them :) Just know what you're getting into: A club that is also a restaurant. A lady at a table near us was probably at least 20 years our senior, was drunk - and having a blast. Some ppl from the Hawaiian pub crawl meandered in and were trying to find fun after an apparently mismanaged event. Other than that, there were just many different groups of ppl out to enjoy their Sunday holiday - and from what I saw, most did. I know I did! I really loved this place, it reminded me of being in my early 20's in Texas again, including some not-great-tex-mex ;D Just get your dance on! And snack a bit! Stop worrying about it being crowded and the food being Just Ok. The food *is* OK but you are in such a fun place! Why complain? :)
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Bethany W.
There are better options in Rosemont. Best thing was that I came on $10 fajitas night. Both my guest and I went with the steak option. When the fajitas arrived there was barely any food on the platter. There were only a few tiny pieces of meat. Plus they bring you the smallest portion of sides I've ever seen. If I was to have made a normal fajita there was only enough for 1 & 1/2. I was still hungry after leaving and I'm pretty small. I can't imagine how hungry a guy would be!
(2)
Bernardo S.
This place was better than I expected , I ordered the carne asada fries a different take than I have had but actually good -Great service and helpful staff . The chicken tacos are decent - the fajitas are great .
(5)
Courtney H.
Not a fan. Went Saturday night around 6 for a bachelorette party. We had reservations and were sat right away and the place was empty. Our server was very slow and messed up some orders. Yes we were a group of 10 but then give us 2 servers. Lord knows the rest were just standing around talking. By the time we left the place was packed. My shredded chicken tacos were actually really good and they had a ton of chicken, but what kind of "mexican" place doesn't give out chips and salsa? We had the dip trio and the portions were small but the queso was pretty good. I wouldn't go back, but that's just me.
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Ryan S.
This place is really weird. The time I went, the bouncer wouldn't let my Pakistani friend in because he didn't have a license, even though he had his passport with him as proof of age. I went inside to check it out and it was full of transgender people making out.
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Karla Q.
This place is NOT worth spending crazy amounts of money for anything. I'm a 30-something and it could definitely be attributed to this fact however my impressions are as follows Ambiance: it reeks of a spring break college party. The girls are all wearing mini shorts and tank tops all year round (nothing wrong with that at all.... Simply that I want you to picture the scene) the majority of the venue is decorated with hay roofs, surf boards and colorful rustic looking high top tables and chairs. Loud club music after 10 and a beer pong table in the back. It's like Señor frogs meets Chilli's. Food: YIKES. I KNOW they're not advertising themselves as a Mexican place. The menu items themselves indicate it. However, if you're going to USE the ingredients of Latin cuisine... Do it properly. OMG! Carnitas fries: they added MASA (tortilla dough) to heavily seasoned (and ours tasted like they were sitting under the heat lamp for a few hours) waffle fries and they're coated with a white mystery (heavy on the salt again) cheese fries and topped with also over salted carnitas and a wad of (under seasoned) guacamole. The menu said it had pico de gallo which was nowhere to be found. Interestingly they serve it in a skillet... But the food got cold very quickly. Carnitas platter: this was okay except that the beans looked old and the plantains were DRY and blackened. Queso fundido: a blend of spicy cheeses and chips... Wtf?! I got a tortilla boat filled with three mystery cheese SAUCE and a sprinkling of what looked like cheddar for the stringy molten cheese effect and a few mild peppers thrown in there. It made me feel like I was eating some sort of soup... It was NOT appetizing. And again.... Yes I ate it, no I didn't complain/ report it but I held on to a little bit of hope that it would get better. (Did I mention this is the second time I've eaten here? Last time I got a Mac and cheese and THAT was great! Also, no Latin ingredients. Lol) Drinks: not spectacular. Had a raspberry margarita and a blue margarita. The raspberry was served in a plastic cup with a sugar rim (ew) and the blue in a glass with a salt and lime rim. However.... They don't taste like anything distinct... The raspberry tasted like lemonade my friend got a strawberry one and it tastes like cherry..... The liquor was mild. Maybe a half shot. Cleanliness: I'd give it about four stars. The bathroom was relatively clean except for the overflowing trash cans in the stalls. The floors and tables are clean, the bar and dinnerware looked clean.... The menus.... EWWW!! They were sticky and greasy. Service: great. The waitresses were nice and service was fast. Our waitress was very attentive. Five stars for service. :). Conclusion: they need a new marketing manager (everything sounds like a generic frat house wrote the menu I.e: raspberita, crevesarita, sangerita.... Really?) And they need a food consultant to amp up this menu. C'mon! Great location, awesome team and young and hip clientele? Needs nicer food and knock your socks off drinks.
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Nicole M.
I am with many of the other reviewers, this place is just ok. My friend and I went here for dinner before going to see a movie. We arrived right at dinner time but were able to get a seat right away which was plus. We were seat right next to the open park area which was also nice because there was lots of people watching to be done because there was a concert in the park last night. It was a few minutes before our waitress arrived and she truly was the saving grace for this place. She was sweet and attentive. Food portions were smaller than most but the tacos were good and I really like the chips and salsa that came with my tacos.
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Inesa T.
Came here with clients for late lunch and was told we can't sit outside patio because they have a party at 6pm. It was 3:30pm and we were going to stay only for an hour. They said no. Will not come back and will not have our company party here. Update - after lunch at German place - across the park way - they still had all tables by the windows. So much for setting up for a party.
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Edward R.
Great place to have some drinks, hang out by the balcony on the second floor and take in the nice scenery MB Financial has to offer. At night this place lights up really nice, its is a very chill spot to be at!
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Grayson M.
This place really does bite. Funny that is their motto, but it's true. Had to pay 5$ for chips and salsa, no refills. Seriously? Maybe it's just that I'm from Texas and you get free chips and salsa before you even order drinks. I think their salsa is from new York city anyway. My quesadillas were brought out wrong, and when corrected were suppressed to be grilled chicken. It was mostly cheese. No prices for most drinks. They ran out of 20 oz glasses and brought beer in clear solo cups. 16 oz but promised it was 20, got charged for 20 oz. Wife's burrito was OK, but chewy steak. Bottom line. Save your money and go to taco bell. Edit* the breeze was nice.
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Javy B.
Amazing service and the best deal on margarita pitchers around! Great nachos, guacamole and fajitas! Definitely a cool place to come for dinner and drinks!
(4)
Danielle S.
I don't think I would really consider this a Mexican restaurant. It's more of a bar than anything else. Yes, they serve tacos...but it's not authentic by any means. It hides upstairs above the Sugar Factory. I came here with my friend for a few drinks and something to munch on. I don't think I have ever been to a Mexican restaurant where you didn't get free chips and salsa. That just screams cheap. This place is just as expensive as everything else in the area, but not nearly as nice. We ordered the chips w/ 3 dips. The dips were good (especially the cheese), but the portions were skimpy. Speaking of skimpy...it reminds me of the waitress's attire. Anyways...we got a few beers because they were cheap and we went on our way. They do have the fish bowls, but from other reviews it sounds like they are watered down and not worth the money. Also, there were kids running around everywhere screaming, and no one said a thing. Compared to all of the other places in the area, I wouldn't come back here.
(2)
Alia P.
The food here is pretty average. Nothing really special. The guac was OK. They probably have good drink specials, but I really didn't come to drink which I think was my first mistake. Service wasn't stellar. OK for a quick bite but I don't really think I would go back.
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Zuniria C.
I am currently sitting at the patio here and just wanted to express my frustration. One of the worst services I've had in a long time. It's actually the second time I have experienced this here. First time I ordered a drink and ended up chewing on glass. Awesome. Decided to give this place another chance since my family was hungry and we waned tacos. Currently they have lost our ticket and we had to wait an hour for the food to come out. The place is half empty and not busy at all so I don't see how they could have lost a ticket for a family of 5. 3 orders of Tacos come out cold and they omit the fact that we ordered rice and beans with our orders. Second they forget my niece's Mac and cheese. The manager did come and apologize but we will never eat at this establishment again. Very disappointed.
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Jim C.
Have to agree with the two star raters on this one. Kind of bland food, average service and quality of food. Nothing special about this joint.
(2)
Shannan H.
Sharks tacos crayons and crazy straws for the kids .. Cut price margaritas for mum and dad .. win win
(4)
Janet E.
Hmm...we were hoping for better but this place did not meet my expectations. I was craving some chicken wings so I ordered the 8 piece in-bone chicken wings platter. The chicken wings had very little meat on them because they were so small. They were fried crispy but were super greasy. It was supposed to be garlic and parmesan flavored but I did not get any of those flavors on the wings. I ended up dipping my chicken in a side of ranch sauce to get some flavor. Service was nice but inattentive. The bathroom was clean but the floors were super sticky. I don't think we'll be back.
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Danielle P.
What a fun spot! While its typical Mexican/ tex Mex dining, its in a great location and the food is pretty good. The portions are on the slim side but thats actually ok. One thing, they should make it so you can mix and match your tacos but... we had the guacamole, it was good. The drinks looked great.. I didnt have one as I was there on a biz lunch.. next time.
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Gwen E.
I came here for my friends birthday party...it has good atmosphere and good music but omg it gets so packed...we all felt like sardines in a can. When we arrived we had to wait over an hour for a table but the positive point was as soon as we sat our waitress promptly took our orders and we did not have to wait to long for our meals. I had the chicken quesadillas which were average, nothing outstanding. Now the fishbowl was delicious ..it was so good and yummy! There was a few ppl dancing when the dj started playing the music but it wasnt necessarily a legit dance floor. Overall it was an ok time just the wait was out of control and it gets so packed..its hard to move around and maneuver. ..I.also recommend that they definitely expand the women's bathroom. ..the wait alone was 350min...it definitely needs more than 3 stalls!
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Anna L.
Ehh. The drinks were good. The atmosphere is OK. The food is sub par. The only reason why I ate my tacos was because I was super hungry and I was drinking. Don't go here expecting to have authentic Mexican food by any means. They describe themselves as "Tex-Mex." I would describe it more like.. that wannabe "mexican" food you get in California. Its just weird. My tacos had a weird sauce on them that I had to scrape off. My husband had the steak fajitas and he said the meat was tough and it was the worst flavor he ever had for fajitas. We also had other people with us who all had the same reaction.."well.. it was OK. I just ate it." We had guacamole for an appetizer.. and that was at least good. Our server was really nice, the drinks were good and the place was fun. Id go back for drinks, but not the food.
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Nora C.
Comming here I knew what to expect. It's a college bar with a señor frogs feel to it. Their focus is in the drinks and huge fish bowls. We ordered our food, I ordered the blackened fish tacos which where pretty good especially the mango salsa that was on them. The food is definitely not authentic Mexican food so if that is what you are looking for you should go elsewhere. We had a pitcher of their signature Lobo margarita, it was tasty but I really did not taste the alcohol in it but again still tasty. If your looking for a fun laid back experience with ok food and very big drinks which do have decent prices then go to adobe goals. One good thing is that they did validate our parking! Saved us 13 dollars!
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Scott I.
Service was not great, very long wait times to be served either food or drinks. My opinion save yourself some time an money an visit the other options that are near by.
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Steven L.
Pretty sure that the pitcher of margaritas we ordered was mix only. My wife and I could not taste any booze whatsoever. In addition, the food was just okay. I had the fajita burrito and my wife had the taco salad.i know this is the suburbs, but this is close enough to Chicago that the Mexican food should be to notch.
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O.M. R.
Lunch at this place is very quiet. I had the shrimp quesadilla and my husband a loaded chicken quesadilla. Both tastes fresh and flavorful, but apparently the size was an issue with the hubby 'cause he ordered another one. Hahahah:)) it tasted THAT GOOD!
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Kristofer D.
If I could give negative stars I would! Waited 5 minutes to be seated and the place was half empty. Waitress was nice but I ordered a dos xx and got an IPA. Waited 5 minutes for our drink after ordering and then we decided to leave.
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Gerardo L.
I have to say, I have been here a couple of times during the day and on Monday nights for the $15 fishbowls, and I have no encountered anything crazy like the previous reviews. Now, the fishbowls are delicious, but where is the liquor??? The UV cherry was so weak & same with the 3 olives chum bucket.... Weak weak weak, but delicious. On to the food. I have had their burrito in the past, it was fine. Today I had their carne asada fries. The waffle fries are great, can't go wrong with that, but I felt like it was soaked and the meat was tasteless. Oh and our server charged us $20 for the fishbowl on Monday night, I had to tell her to fix it. No big deal. I fear coming in Friday or Saturday night here, it looks too clustered.
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Byron O.
Never coming back in my life, terrible service. The waitress constantly bringing the check to the table when we were still ordering drinks.
(1)
Chickago K.
Save your souls with this place. We were seated at 7:00 pm we ordered the salsa, guac with chips, carne asada fries for appetizers party of six. All horrible and taste so fake. The guacamole was terrible , not fresh avocados at all just prepackaged foods there. You can imagine the dinners. Anyway long story short, the waitress was nice and couldn't be anymore perfect to serve us. The food took to long we got out at 9:30. Drinks are watered down, food sucks. Never will I go back!
(1)
Trinia T.
Loved the place and the atmosphere! My company rented out the place and we had a great time. The DJ was great, played a good, diverse selection of music. The food was really good as well. I would definitely go back.
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Justine M.
This place should take a good hard look, went here to meet up with some peeps after work (I didn't even know what it was) I was denied at the door because of my hand tattoo, and then they added the fact that I had neck tattoos........ Like excuse me Wtf?! I couldn't believe it, I never thought I would write a bad yelp review, but this place inspired me. Trust me when I say I was some what thankful when I was told no hand,neck, or face tats allowed , it's definitely not my scene anyways. they kept pointing at the sign for their dress code and it says no timbs, and much much more .... Anyways some dude hosting a party there had timbs on kept & goin in and out of this place. This place is just tacky!
(1)
Taylor G.
1 star is kind. Gross. Our waitress was very nice, and attentive. But that's the last good thing I can say. I can not call this Mexican food. It lacked flavor, the rice was less attractive then rice a roni-and less flavor. The tacos were disgusting. How do you get tacos wrong? And my margarita was so sugary I had to pour water in it. Never returning. Not even for drinks.
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Andrea H.
The door is a little hard to spot from outside just because it's an upstairs establishment but you just go up 2 flights of stairs to get to the restaurant which isn't bad at all (we later learned there's also an elevator.) We went to the bar right away. Just a drinks and appetizers kinda night for us but the restaurant looked really nice and busy! They also had a live band playing and they were awesome. Loud enough to appreciate them, but not so loud where it was difficult to have a conversation with those around you. Our bartender Indre greeted us right away and told us the specials. We were feeling ambitious and shared a Margarita pitcher between two of us! After hearing the flavors, we asked to mix mango and raspberry and they were more than happy to oblige. We decided we needed some food to help us finish our pitcher so we got an order of the nachos which was ordered and delivered within 10 min! So happy and so satisfying! I felt like our bartender was very attentive and we had a wonderful experience. The atmosphere was the right mix of hip and casual and it was great place to grab a couple of drinks and some eats! Definitely will be here again!
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Elisabeth C.
Beer came quickly, and the fajitas were pretty good - similar to Chilis.
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Ben B.
One of the worst places, the service is horrendous! Waitresses have no idea how to do their jobs. Avoid at all costs. The food was mediocre. Tables all around us were waiting on service and they all stand at bar picking their butts. They even comped all our food because of the wait and bad service and we didn't even complain
(1)
Christine G.
THIS PLACE IS A JOKE! RUDE AND CLASSLESS. WHY ARE YOU STILL OPEN? The requirement to get in are ridiculous. Why are there requirements? Who are you?You are a bar in Rosemont, IL, *crickets*. LOL. ZERO STARS, is what this place deserves. Don't go there. If you're an out of towner, it's not worth it. It's lame. Trust me.
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Karolina T.
Location is awesome. They have a great outdoor patio and the food is pretty good. What Adobe's lacks is properly trained staff. Our waitress was a total space case. She forgot to put in the starter and mixed up our drinks. For our entree, she forgot to bring the tortillas and dipping sauce. I have never been here at night, but the line is always out the door. The place is pretty small and i hear it gets really trashy after 7pm.
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Noah H.
This place is disgusting - everything is disgusting- the food is horrible, blackened shrimp were boiled, steak burrito avoid at all costs it is soaked in a disgusting cream sauce. The staff was 95% women all wearing disgusting shorts and tank tops with their flesh hanging out everywhere, disgusting. Everyone in my group is about to vomit from this disgusting place. Do not ever go here, disgusting.
(1)
Meg P.
This place was cute when it first opened up. It got old, real fast.... Nowadays, I can't stand going there. The food has never been good.. I don't know why this is labeled as "Mexican", it's not authentic at all. Comparable to Taco Bell. Adobe is too noisy and ghetto. The bouncers or security pick and choose who can come inside. There's a dress code, yet it is still trashy! No white tees, baseball hats, tank tops, etc. The line is usually real long to get in after 10pm. Adobe is always too crowded.. Takes forever to order a drink. The bartenders seem overwhelmed and/or do NOT know what they are doing. The drinks are way over priced with very little alcohol in them... Adobe Gilas is my least favorite bar at Rosemont's The Park. And there's average 3-4 fights every time I've gone. Too many douche bags; no thanks!!! The only positive thing I can write; summer time evenings are decent, with live music outside. This joint has opened windows to watch the band while drinking. I would take shots or drink beer, and not order margaritas or anything mixed because you won't be getting much liquor.
(2)
Christine B.
Love this place. Love the atmosphere, drinks are fun and the crowd is great. Love the Rosemont entertainment district
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Tim S.
My review is for drinks only. I ate absolutely nothing here. We came as a party of 8 to drink, after being treated like shit at Kings and Park Tavern. I felt the drinks are well priced (we did fishbowls, modello, shots, and sangria. They treated us well. Would I actively seek this place out? No probably not but it was a good time.
(4)
Kristy B.
Next time when you're thinking of going to this place...don't. My friend and I got there at around 10:30 on a Friday night and it was jam packed, which was expected. Unfortunately, there wasn't a seat to be found in the place. It was standing room only, and it was getting more packed by the minute. Their service was just so-so. Basically a lot of servers standing around doing nothing while the 1-3 bartenders they had were running around like crazy. And don't get me started on the music -- just think 90's/2000's type of music. The DJ played Aaliyah, NSync and Britney Spears (pre-2005 Britney). I mean, seriously? Not really the kind of vibe I was looking for. I left this place for Toby Keith's and honestly had a way better time there. Adobe, you'd better step up your game.
(2)
Rocky R.
Went here last night after leaving the sugar factory. I enjoyed it better than the sugar factory. We ordered a bean dip and steak quesadillas to share. I thought they were both tasty. We also shared a drink called the bottom feeder it came in a fishbowl it was just OKAY I didn't like the fruit punch they used it was way too sweet. It was my sisters birthday I told our serve and she brought her over a free shot! The server (she had tons of tattoos on her , can't remember her name) was fabulous she was very attentive and always came to check on us. She explained the menu to us in the beginning. I would def come back.
(3)
Ericka L.
Should've listened to other reviewers, but I technically had no choice as I came here for a party. I had the tacos and I just wish I had saved my money. Even the booze were pretty watered down. Service was spotty. Food was shoddy. Never going back.
(1)
Kevin S.
Our group stopped here for dinner and a drink. They were fairly busy when we walked in. Initially when we put our name on the wait list, it was going to be a 40 minute wait. Somehow we were seated in :30 seconds, which was AWESOME! They have an extensive menu of Tex-mex and bar food, their specialty being fajitas. We ordered a pitcher of patron margaritas with an extra shot and I had the tacos. The margaritas tasted good but didn't seem strong enough for the premium tequila we ordered. The tacos were average at best, ordered corn tortillas but I believe I got flower but was told it's corn. We all question how a corn tortilla was white vs yellow, I'm not Mexican, so what do I know! The atmosphere is really fun and service was good, I believe it's a good place to socialize and have a drink. If your going for good food, you'll be left unfulfilled. I would of given them a 2 1/2 star but I bumped them up because of being seated immediately with out reservations and the place being busy
(3)
C P.
Self seating. Sat down and after 10 min a waitress finally came by. Waitress was fine, don't know why it took so long for someone to help our table. I ordered a shrimp quesadilla for lunch. My friend ordered fajita's. Our orders came and mine was tiny. It was 4 small pieces, cut like a half of a pizza into 4 little triangles. My friend's fajita was a normal sized portion. After finishing up I asked a manager who had happened by our table about the portion size of my order. He said that it had been an appetizer and had gotten moved on the menu to a regular meal area (lunch/dinner). We had already given cash and a credit card to our waitress to split our bill. He said hang on and walked away. In a few minutes he returned and said he would not bill the credit card and just keep our cash. The manager also offered a dessert if we wanted. The bill total was only 25.00 and I gave a 20.00 bill and my friend gave a credit card. We both declined. The wait for a server was a little annoying but no big deal. I had mentioned this to the manager and he informed us of that they have a lot of new wait staff. Sounds fine, just wanted to bring it to his attention. The serving size of the quesadilla did not impress me in the least, and after leaving we both wondered if the meals had been comped and the cash went to the register or elsewhere. My hope is that he gave the waitress the cash.
(1)
Sara L.
My first thought walking into this bar was...oh god it is like a college bar and spring break combined but filled with adults not college students. Walking up to the place the line was wrapped around the side of the building. Surprisingly, the line went really quick and we were inside in less than 10 minutes. No cover, which is nice. However,once inside it was nothing like I imagined. It was like a combination of a college bar and spring break but with adults instead. The menu here consist of margaritas...fish bowls...basic tex mex and bar food. They also have some other fruity drinks where you get the glass (shaped like a lady in a bikini) as a souvenir. Of course that is what I am missing in my china set! Getting a drink at the bar...good luck! There were four bartenders, but one only making drinks for the waitresses. Keep in mind the bar area is pretty big. So be prepared to wait or double fist. Being a classy lady that I am, I ordered a blue mother******. Gotta admit not my choice of drink, but tasted pretty damn good. As for drink prices, they were pretty reasonable. The DJ was pretty good and did requests via Twitter. Fun place...good for a night out with friends if you want to get drunk and dance or be a whooo girl.
(3)
Keith Z.
We had a fairly large group come in so off the start I was not expecting the best experience, but this by far was my worst experience. Took a very long time for everyone to get their drinks andnever were asked for refills or any other beverages the entire time we were there. Food was pretty good, definitely unique, and did not take too long to receive the food considering the group we had. Here comes the worst part, we were done for quite some time before she rang up the bill, we actually had to tell a couple different waitresses we needed her to ring up our bills so we could leave. When we got out bills there was about 5 or 6 random tabs open that didn't match any of our orders. Instead it was parts of our bills missing,or double charged. She couldn't remember who got what, so we ended up handing out the bills. This process took about 45 minutes to figure out. She ended up being a new waitress, so I wasn't too mad at her, but why would you let a new waitress tend to a table of a group of almost 20! Pros: Unique food Bright atmosphere Cons: Hit or miss staff
(2)
Parker R.
Yuck! Food would be better out of a can. Atmosphere is perfect for boozy, year round cinco de mayo pro's, but not for a dinner. Servers are there to 'have a good time,' not remembering your order, forgetting they even have tables, and seem to forget that this is a restaurant not a high school meeting spot. With the above comments you'd think at least the drinks would be good....no they were mainly fruit juice which was disappointing. We thought from the moment we sat down and put on the mandatory Mardi Gras beads that this could be a fun night...I guess we may not know as we were dropped the check half way through the meal because they needed to move our table for a live musician who wanted to play for the crowd..what?
(1)
Chatel C.
Adobe Gilas suck & they are racist! I went on my birthday with my fiancee & friends & they turned my fiancee away because he had on fatigue pants..so a week later we revisited the place for them to only turn my fiancee away again..according to security um sir you can't get in because of the lighting of your shoe..what the hell does that mean? He had on a basic pair of white shoes and got turned away. Luckily, we went across to King Bowl and they let us on with mo issues. The food was great at King Bowl & our waiter Kinza was the best. Our waiter even informed that the big group of people that sat behind us had got turned away from Adobe Gillas as well and guess what race they were black...it's so stupid that you continue to turn good customers away..I only gave them 1 star because I'm required to but never again will I visit this place again they ruined my birthday!
(1)
Paula H.
This is not a real Mexican food place. The food is drenched in greasy cheese sauces, the corn chips are artificially colored bright red and green, and even the rice was bright yellow. We came here because one in our party does not eat meat and this seemed the best option in this area. They were supposed to give us a 15% convention discount but it was not applied to the bill. My bad for not noticing earlier. I give them two stars and not one because the $2 tacos were a good deal and because there was a manager making the rounds trying to keep the waitresses on task.
(2)
Ryne D.
Oh Rosemont, you're really gunning to become New Chicago, aren't you? I was quite surprised when my friend elected to hold her birthday party way out here, a good 20 minute L ride - 5 minute bus shuttle - 30 minute L ride - 5 minute free shuttle away from the heart of the city. I had been to other bars in the Rosemont area but not AG yet, and was surprised to see a decently sized (but consistently moving) line. I guess the theme of the bar is spring break? It definitely had a college feel to it. A bar that's ridiculously busy, an emphasis on boozy fruity drinks, and tons of people dancing their butts off. The staff was friendly but nothing irks me more when bartenders forget whose turn it is to order. Come on, I wasn't rocking my bro uniform that night, I should have stood out a little? I actually really enjoyed the music. The DJ was taking requests via Twitter and he was spinning a lot of great music from the 80s to the present, everything from Al Green to Britney Spears. He held it down and even called out guys trying to get up on the stage filled with woo girls who just didn't give a damn. It's not my ideal bar, but probably is my favorite among the ones I've been to in Rosemont (Toby Keith and Five Roses). I don't think I'd go out of my way to come here for myself, but I wouldn't mind if someone organized a night out here either.
(3)
Nat S.
Waitress was awkward and barely talked.. Some of the waitress' shorts were so short that it was disgusting. Got a fishbowl alcohol drink and barely got a buzz!!! It was mostly juice & ice!!! The chairs are sooooooo uncomfortable.
(1)
Danny S.
I went on a Monday night. The place was Not completely empty, there were beer specials and karaoke. There was also a late night menu that have tamales for $2.50, 3 tacos or fries for $6.00. The food was not great but was decent. The late night menu ends at midnight. I've heard from several people in the bar that the place gets really crowded and is a lot of fun on Friday and Saturday nights.
(2)
Wolf R.
This is my last time I been there. Don't go there if you are normal person! If you ask why is in Rosemont too many police patrol on Saturday night the answer is inside this place. Place is always full, people waiting in long line for nothing! I almost been attacked from small Mexicans lot of them there are very angry and pissed off.
(1)
Jenna S.
Seriously avoid this place. 0 stars if possible. Wanted to try it, but apparently since I have art on my skin, I cannot. I've spent thousands of dollars on my ink injections and to be demeaned like I'm a lesser being by ignorant, arrogant owners is pathetic.
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Amber L.
I would never recommend this place to anyone, unless you enjoy places that still discriminate. My boyfriend was denied at the door simply because he has tattoos. Not to mention the door guy was nothing less ran rude and the overall attitude he had was disgusting. Don't waste your time or money on a place that doesn't deserve it.
(1)
Andrea S.
As always this place is horrible. My friend insisted on going after I INSISTED and PROMISED it was the worst place, so I went. What can i really say......The server named Nicole with short hair and caked on clown makeup is rude, distracted, inattentive, and overall unprofessional in every aspect. She says she needs our credit card right off the bat to ring us up before we even ordered anything. We asked her to open up a tab that we did not want to have our card held. I repeated myself several times as she proceeded to argue as if I am stupid and I don't know what is going on like I am stupid. I work in the hospitality industry in the hotel business so read the reviews and know NOT to take any of them by a grain of salt, take all of them literally. Anyone that posts a positive review must either be an employee, the owner it's self on a made-up account, or friends of people that work there. This is THE worst place ever any place you pick blind-folded will be a knockout compared to here. The bouncers are incompetent I believe they have a mental capacity of a 3rd grader. All combined. They are incapable of speaking to people in a calm, intellectual and sophisticated manner. They speak to you like they are ready to fight you or accuse you of something. Expect no class. Expect nothing.
(1)
Diocelina G.
I enjoyed the decor and location of this place, but that was about it. My sister and I shared a vegetarian burrito and a 7 layer dip. Do not come to this place if you're looking for fine, authentic Mexican food. It ALL tasted like Taco Bell on its good days. The burrito was stuffed with 60% onion 40% over cooked mush, and not to mention all the cumin! I'm not sure if that's how the sauce was supposed to taste, but seriously the amount of cumin was off putting. Our server wasn't attentive, she pulled out her cell phone a few feet from our table and I could see she was on Instagram. I also ordered a side of rice and beans and they also tasted like Taco Bell. Beans tasted canned and unseasoned. A very American take on Mexican, not exactly my thing, for some it may be.
(1)
Laura L.
Cliche drinks, bad American-Mexi food, and staff in dire need of proper training? Check check and check! Paid for a pitcher of Patron margaritas. Got a pitcher of ice topped with sour mix. How do I know? I have a young baby at home and have not drank in over a year. After two margaritas I was stone cold sober still. $22 pitcher is a rip off! We ordered the 7 layer dip which was good. Too bad they served it with those cheap tri-colored chips and gave us like 5(ok maybe 10 but not nearly enough). I asked for more and was told it would cost a dollar. Talk about nickel and diming me!! The chips we got were the remnants from the bottom of the bag. No way to eat dip with that. Fail. Mahi tacos were disgusting!!! Some sweet chutney was thrown on top and the fish was COLD. Not cold from sitting out too long, cold from being uncooked. Lucky I have a steel stomach cause it's gurgling and a person would normally be sick right now. I better not or my attorney will contact you. All together add poor service, obnoxiously loud music, poor parking situation and a space lacking personality and it is shocking this place has two stars. One star or less. Skip it skip it skip it!!! 100+ people can't be wrong.
(1)
Michael H.
I just visited this place for the the first time last night. After a great time at Zanies, my cousin and friends thought about getting some food and drinks. At first we were worried that we wouldn't be let in because of their "dress code" (really?). but we were good. we had to wait a while for a table to be arranged for us. Thankfully, they managed to get one for us within 10 minutes. Once we sat down, I ordered a frozen drink, cause I wanted to take home the bikini glass. Then I ordered the carne asada fries. The fries were so good, except the meat was more like "carnitas" instead of carne asada. I should know, I'm Latino. Another weird thing I noticed was when I went to use the restroom. The sign in the door said "Señor". I think it's supposed to say "Señores". Anyway, I thought it was. Good place to eat and drink. Services were great.
(3)
Stefan D.
MUCH better than the Yelp reviews would make you think. Pros: 1) Drink specials, every day of the week (weekend included): Highlights include $4 Long Islands on Thursdays, 2 domestics on Tuesdays, and $15 Fishbowls on Mondays 2) The Margaritas: if you get them on the rocks,rather than frozen, and you order an extra shot (cost is between $1.50-2 extra for it), you'll get a huge, refreshing, and more than adequately boozy drink. But make sure you specify that you want salt. 3) The atmosphere (most nights): If you go here on a weekend evening past 9 PM it will be a sweaty, stinky mess. But other nights, or for lunch, it's a fun, high energy, clean place with enthusiastic service and the live music is always enjoyable in that cover band "let's get another drink and sing along to this song" kind of way. Cons: 1) Extremely busy on weekend evenings, but they do take reservations. Last time I was here on a Saturday, there was a line (at 2am) stretching from the entrance to the parking lot in the back. It becomes a club of sorts after 9/10 pm so be ready for it to get loud and PACKED 2) The food is mediocre. It's far from the best Mexican food around and some offerings are good (I enjoyed the fajitas and the shrimp) but the servings of the some of the dishes are smaller than you'd expect at a Mexican restaurant at that price point (especially the tacos) and other options just aren't that flavorful. It's OK and you won't be hungry but there's better pure Mexican food to be found. All in all, it's a fun joint that oscillates between chill and relaxing on afternoons and maddeningly loud on Friday and Saturday nights.
(4)
Bree B.
Came here with a couple of friends last weekend, not necessarily for the food, but for the awesome looking fish bowls!! I actually loveeeed Adobe. 1.The food is definitely not the best, so I wouldn't really come here for the dining experience. I got the chicken and steak fajitas and they were average. I would recommend munching on appetizers and just drinking away!! 2. The fish bowls are BIG and delicious and not pricey. I paid $20 for mine, which I thought was pretty good considering the size. I have been to other places and paid over $40 for drinks that weren't all that great! 3. The vibe is what's cool about Adobe. When we arrived they were playing some country music but as the night went on, the dj started really turning up the place! Long story short, I danced the night away and left at closing time (oops)! I had an awesome time! 4. If you do want to eat here, you might want to take advantage of the pretty sweet coupon they give when you sign up for their emails. You can do this on their website. It may vary from month to month but when I signed up I got the "buy one dinner get one free" coupon!!
(4)
Amanda C.
Not sure why this place has such a low rating. I went in after enjoying skating with kids on a weekday and they had $1.50 tacos!!!! They also had a little chips and salsa bar which I thought was cool. The one with the corn was good! It's more Americanized tacos made with ground beef vs carne asada but seriously, it was decent for the price. They gave the kids a lizard toy stuffed with crayons and they sat and enjoyed coloring while they waited. Our waitress was cool. It's not a fancy schmancy place but not a bad spot to grab a bite after building up an appetite from skating.
(3)
Jackie M.
I love this place, have been there in early evening for happy hour where they have 1/2 off appetizers and beers on sale. Nachos platter is good! I love love love the coronarita, coronas in a HUGE frozen margarita. The fishbowls are also good, purple one is too sweet for me. At night the atmosphere is great, this place gets packed and DJ is pounding good music, stage to dance on. I love it.
(5)
Henry T.
Yelp says don't come here for food. Well, after a long day, following that up with a rather long drive to Chicago, we ended up needing a place near O'Hare to eat and grab a few drinks before the weekend conference. So we ended up here. Yelp is on point: food here is not good. It's burrito is overly salted. Portion is decent, but you get tired of it very quickly. It can get really crowded on weekend nights and makes it difficult to find a table. The pros of this is that the screens are plentiful and large. If there was a game going on you'd be able to watch from almost any seat. If not, they do play music and it can get pretty loud. Servers are nice and come by often to check on your needs. Props (and +1 star) to them!
(2)
Mike G.
What can I say (good or bad) that hasn't already been said? The atmosphere here is great especially on a warm summer night. The food is just kinda meh, its really just bland food shaped like Mexican cuisine. Even the guacamole made tableside had no distinctive taste to it. Come for drinks (avoid the food) and if you're set on Mexican, stop at Taco Bell on your way home.
(2)
Claudea H.
Not as bad as some folks experience. Took 14 mins to get a drink at the bar. Took 45 mins to get our food. Waitress and manager kept coming out and apologizing. Food was ok. Front desk could be a bit more friendly, almost to the point of rude. Only two tables have real chairs, all the rest are high tops, so if you are short, have kids or back trouble, or foot or leg problems, or older and don't feel like climbing into a chair, you are pretty much screwed, or willing to wait a long time for those two low tables.
(2)
Brian P.
The only reason why I give it one star is because the waiter was really nice. Then about 10 minutes in, a second waitress comes in and says she is the second waitress in our table. Two waitresses for our table of 5 people. My buddy commented twice the tip. I ordered the Fajitas and there was hardly any meat on it. The price tag was about $16. I also noticed it was a wannabe Mexican restaurant/Bar/Club. This place is very confusing. Not sure what it's trying to be. Either way I will definitely not be going back.
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Late Night Parking : Garage, Validated Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : No Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Loud Music : DJ Good For Dancing : Yes Alcohol : Full Bar Happy Hour : Yes Best Nights : Fri, Sat, Sun Coat Check : No Smoking : No Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
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.
Nathan D.
Just an awful experience. A group of ten of us came over after doing indoor skydiving at iFly. We wanted a place to eat and talk about our experiences. This place looked good from the outside and when we got to the top of the stairs, it wasn't full. We picked a spot in the what would be, during the summer, a balcony area to sort of isolate ourselves. Shortly after we sat down, the dj started playing music. And it was insanely loud. We could not hear a thing. I downloaded a decibel app on my phone and checked it out. It was a full 98 dB. That is entirely too loud for a restaurant. I asked the waitress to turn it down and she said she could only adjust it a little bit. She never changed it at all as far as I could tell. When our food arrived, we had no silverware. After two minutes of no waitress in sight, a member of our party walked into the main room and obtained silverware for us all. The food was mediocre to me, but I won't judge it on that. Food is incredibly subjective and I understand that my mood may have affected how much I enjoyed the food. I ordered fajitas. Every restaurant, it seems, gives you three tortillas and that's never enough to finish the rest of the fixings. However, I have never until this restaurant been charged for the additional three tortillas. The waitress didn't mention it and I only knew because it was a glaring $0.75 on my bill. All in all, a miserable experience and I won't be returning.
(1)Robin T.
Decent service. Fun atmosphere. BUT, if you're looking for a decent margarita, don't go here. Ordered the top shelf, premium marg - at a premium price. It came in a disposable plastic cup & it was so terrible I coudn't drink it. As a matter of fact, none of the four in our party could finish their drinks. Plus, they don't even serve chips & salsa.
(2)Tim S.
My review is for drinks only. I ate absolutely nothing here. We came as a party of 8 to drink, after being treated like shit at Kings and Park Tavern. I felt the drinks are well priced (we did fishbowls, modello, shots, and sangria. They treated us well. Would I actively seek this place out? No probably not but it was a good time.
(4)Kristy B.
Next time when you're thinking of going to this place...don't. My friend and I got there at around 10:30 on a Friday night and it was jam packed, which was expected. Unfortunately, there wasn't a seat to be found in the place. It was standing room only, and it was getting more packed by the minute. Their service was just so-so. Basically a lot of servers standing around doing nothing while the 1-3 bartenders they had were running around like crazy. And don't get me started on the music -- just think 90's/2000's type of music. The DJ played Aaliyah, NSync and Britney Spears (pre-2005 Britney). I mean, seriously? Not really the kind of vibe I was looking for. I left this place for Toby Keith's and honestly had a way better time there. Adobe, you'd better step up your game.
(2)Rocky R.
Went here last night after leaving the sugar factory. I enjoyed it better than the sugar factory. We ordered a bean dip and steak quesadillas to share. I thought they were both tasty. We also shared a drink called the bottom feeder it came in a fishbowl it was just OKAY I didn't like the fruit punch they used it was way too sweet. It was my sisters birthday I told our serve and she brought her over a free shot! The server (she had tons of tattoos on her , can't remember her name) was fabulous she was very attentive and always came to check on us. She explained the menu to us in the beginning. I would def come back.
(3)Ericka L.
Should've listened to other reviewers, but I technically had no choice as I came here for a party. I had the tacos and I just wish I had saved my money. Even the booze were pretty watered down. Service was spotty. Food was shoddy. Never going back.
(1)Kevin S.
Our group stopped here for dinner and a drink. They were fairly busy when we walked in. Initially when we put our name on the wait list, it was going to be a 40 minute wait. Somehow we were seated in :30 seconds, which was AWESOME! They have an extensive menu of Tex-mex and bar food, their specialty being fajitas. We ordered a pitcher of patron margaritas with an extra shot and I had the tacos. The margaritas tasted good but didn't seem strong enough for the premium tequila we ordered. The tacos were average at best, ordered corn tortillas but I believe I got flower but was told it's corn. We all question how a corn tortilla was white vs yellow, I'm not Mexican, so what do I know! The atmosphere is really fun and service was good, I believe it's a good place to socialize and have a drink. If your going for good food, you'll be left unfulfilled. I would of given them a 2 1/2 star but I bumped them up because of being seated immediately with out reservations and the place being busy
(3)Amanda C.
Not sure why this place has such a low rating. I went in after enjoying skating with kids on a weekday and they had $1.50 tacos!!!! They also had a little chips and salsa bar which I thought was cool. The one with the corn was good! It's more Americanized tacos made with ground beef vs carne asada but seriously, it was decent for the price. They gave the kids a lizard toy stuffed with crayons and they sat and enjoyed coloring while they waited. Our waitress was cool. It's not a fancy schmancy place but not a bad spot to grab a bite after building up an appetite from skating.
(3)C P.
Self seating. Sat down and after 10 min a waitress finally came by. Waitress was fine, don't know why it took so long for someone to help our table. I ordered a shrimp quesadilla for lunch. My friend ordered fajita's. Our orders came and mine was tiny. It was 4 small pieces, cut like a half of a pizza into 4 little triangles. My friend's fajita was a normal sized portion. After finishing up I asked a manager who had happened by our table about the portion size of my order. He said that it had been an appetizer and had gotten moved on the menu to a regular meal area (lunch/dinner). We had already given cash and a credit card to our waitress to split our bill. He said hang on and walked away. In a few minutes he returned and said he would not bill the credit card and just keep our cash. The manager also offered a dessert if we wanted. The bill total was only 25.00 and I gave a 20.00 bill and my friend gave a credit card. We both declined. The wait for a server was a little annoying but no big deal. I had mentioned this to the manager and he informed us of that they have a lot of new wait staff. Sounds fine, just wanted to bring it to his attention. The serving size of the quesadilla did not impress me in the least, and after leaving we both wondered if the meals had been comped and the cash went to the register or elsewhere. My hope is that he gave the waitress the cash.
(1)Sara L.
My first thought walking into this bar was...oh god it is like a college bar and spring break combined but filled with adults not college students. Walking up to the place the line was wrapped around the side of the building. Surprisingly, the line went really quick and we were inside in less than 10 minutes. No cover, which is nice. However,once inside it was nothing like I imagined. It was like a combination of a college bar and spring break but with adults instead. The menu here consist of margaritas...fish bowls...basic tex mex and bar food. They also have some other fruity drinks where you get the glass (shaped like a lady in a bikini) as a souvenir. Of course that is what I am missing in my china set! Getting a drink at the bar...good luck! There were four bartenders, but one only making drinks for the waitresses. Keep in mind the bar area is pretty big. So be prepared to wait or double fist. Being a classy lady that I am, I ordered a blue mother******. Gotta admit not my choice of drink, but tasted pretty damn good. As for drink prices, they were pretty reasonable. The DJ was pretty good and did requests via Twitter. Fun place...good for a night out with friends if you want to get drunk and dance or be a whooo girl.
(3)Taylor G.
1 star is kind. Gross. Our waitress was very nice, and attentive. But that's the last good thing I can say. I can not call this Mexican food. It lacked flavor, the rice was less attractive then rice a roni-and less flavor. The tacos were disgusting. How do you get tacos wrong? And my margarita was so sugary I had to pour water in it. Never returning. Not even for drinks.
(1)Keith Z.
We had a fairly large group come in so off the start I was not expecting the best experience, but this by far was my worst experience. Took a very long time for everyone to get their drinks andnever were asked for refills or any other beverages the entire time we were there. Food was pretty good, definitely unique, and did not take too long to receive the food considering the group we had. Here comes the worst part, we were done for quite some time before she rang up the bill, we actually had to tell a couple different waitresses we needed her to ring up our bills so we could leave. When we got out bills there was about 5 or 6 random tabs open that didn't match any of our orders. Instead it was parts of our bills missing,or double charged. She couldn't remember who got what, so we ended up handing out the bills. This process took about 45 minutes to figure out. She ended up being a new waitress, so I wasn't too mad at her, but why would you let a new waitress tend to a table of a group of almost 20! Pros: Unique food Bright atmosphere Cons: Hit or miss staff
(2)Parker R.
Yuck! Food would be better out of a can. Atmosphere is perfect for boozy, year round cinco de mayo pro's, but not for a dinner. Servers are there to 'have a good time,' not remembering your order, forgetting they even have tables, and seem to forget that this is a restaurant not a high school meeting spot. With the above comments you'd think at least the drinks would be good....no they were mainly fruit juice which was disappointing. We thought from the moment we sat down and put on the mandatory Mardi Gras beads that this could be a fun night...I guess we may not know as we were dropped the check half way through the meal because they needed to move our table for a live musician who wanted to play for the crowd..what?
(1)Chatel C.
Adobe Gilas suck & they are racist! I went on my birthday with my fiancee & friends & they turned my fiancee away because he had on fatigue pants..so a week later we revisited the place for them to only turn my fiancee away again..according to security um sir you can't get in because of the lighting of your shoe..what the hell does that mean? He had on a basic pair of white shoes and got turned away. Luckily, we went across to King Bowl and they let us on with mo issues. The food was great at King Bowl & our waiter Kinza was the best. Our waiter even informed that the big group of people that sat behind us had got turned away from Adobe Gillas as well and guess what race they were black...it's so stupid that you continue to turn good customers away..I only gave them 1 star because I'm required to but never again will I visit this place again they ruined my birthday!
(1)Paula H.
This is not a real Mexican food place. The food is drenched in greasy cheese sauces, the corn chips are artificially colored bright red and green, and even the rice was bright yellow. We came here because one in our party does not eat meat and this seemed the best option in this area. They were supposed to give us a 15% convention discount but it was not applied to the bill. My bad for not noticing earlier. I give them two stars and not one because the $2 tacos were a good deal and because there was a manager making the rounds trying to keep the waitresses on task.
(2)Ryne D.
Oh Rosemont, you're really gunning to become New Chicago, aren't you? I was quite surprised when my friend elected to hold her birthday party way out here, a good 20 minute L ride - 5 minute bus shuttle - 30 minute L ride - 5 minute free shuttle away from the heart of the city. I had been to other bars in the Rosemont area but not AG yet, and was surprised to see a decently sized (but consistently moving) line. I guess the theme of the bar is spring break? It definitely had a college feel to it. A bar that's ridiculously busy, an emphasis on boozy fruity drinks, and tons of people dancing their butts off. The staff was friendly but nothing irks me more when bartenders forget whose turn it is to order. Come on, I wasn't rocking my bro uniform that night, I should have stood out a little? I actually really enjoyed the music. The DJ was taking requests via Twitter and he was spinning a lot of great music from the 80s to the present, everything from Al Green to Britney Spears. He held it down and even called out guys trying to get up on the stage filled with woo girls who just didn't give a damn. It's not my ideal bar, but probably is my favorite among the ones I've been to in Rosemont (Toby Keith and Five Roses). I don't think I'd go out of my way to come here for myself, but I wouldn't mind if someone organized a night out here either.
(3)Nat S.
Waitress was awkward and barely talked.. Some of the waitress' shorts were so short that it was disgusting. Got a fishbowl alcohol drink and barely got a buzz!!! It was mostly juice & ice!!! The chairs are sooooooo uncomfortable.
(1)Danny S.
I went on a Monday night. The place was Not completely empty, there were beer specials and karaoke. There was also a late night menu that have tamales for $2.50, 3 tacos or fries for $6.00. The food was not great but was decent. The late night menu ends at midnight. I've heard from several people in the bar that the place gets really crowded and is a lot of fun on Friday and Saturday nights.
(2)Wolf R.
This is my last time I been there. Don't go there if you are normal person! If you ask why is in Rosemont too many police patrol on Saturday night the answer is inside this place. Place is always full, people waiting in long line for nothing! I almost been attacked from small Mexicans lot of them there are very angry and pissed off.
(1)Jenna S.
Seriously avoid this place. 0 stars if possible. Wanted to try it, but apparently since I have art on my skin, I cannot. I've spent thousands of dollars on my ink injections and to be demeaned like I'm a lesser being by ignorant, arrogant owners is pathetic.
(1)Amber L.
I would never recommend this place to anyone, unless you enjoy places that still discriminate. My boyfriend was denied at the door simply because he has tattoos. Not to mention the door guy was nothing less ran rude and the overall attitude he had was disgusting. Don't waste your time or money on a place that doesn't deserve it.
(1)Andrea S.
As always this place is horrible. My friend insisted on going after I INSISTED and PROMISED it was the worst place, so I went. What can i really say......The server named Nicole with short hair and caked on clown makeup is rude, distracted, inattentive, and overall unprofessional in every aspect. She says she needs our credit card right off the bat to ring us up before we even ordered anything. We asked her to open up a tab that we did not want to have our card held. I repeated myself several times as she proceeded to argue as if I am stupid and I don't know what is going on like I am stupid. I work in the hospitality industry in the hotel business so read the reviews and know NOT to take any of them by a grain of salt, take all of them literally. Anyone that posts a positive review must either be an employee, the owner it's self on a made-up account, or friends of people that work there. This is THE worst place ever any place you pick blind-folded will be a knockout compared to here. The bouncers are incompetent I believe they have a mental capacity of a 3rd grader. All combined. They are incapable of speaking to people in a calm, intellectual and sophisticated manner. They speak to you like they are ready to fight you or accuse you of something. Expect no class. Expect nothing.
(1)Diocelina G.
I enjoyed the decor and location of this place, but that was about it. My sister and I shared a vegetarian burrito and a 7 layer dip. Do not come to this place if you're looking for fine, authentic Mexican food. It ALL tasted like Taco Bell on its good days. The burrito was stuffed with 60% onion 40% over cooked mush, and not to mention all the cumin! I'm not sure if that's how the sauce was supposed to taste, but seriously the amount of cumin was off putting. Our server wasn't attentive, she pulled out her cell phone a few feet from our table and I could see she was on Instagram. I also ordered a side of rice and beans and they also tasted like Taco Bell. Beans tasted canned and unseasoned. A very American take on Mexican, not exactly my thing, for some it may be.
(1)Laura L.
Cliche drinks, bad American-Mexi food, and staff in dire need of proper training? Check check and check! Paid for a pitcher of Patron margaritas. Got a pitcher of ice topped with sour mix. How do I know? I have a young baby at home and have not drank in over a year. After two margaritas I was stone cold sober still. $22 pitcher is a rip off! We ordered the 7 layer dip which was good. Too bad they served it with those cheap tri-colored chips and gave us like 5(ok maybe 10 but not nearly enough). I asked for more and was told it would cost a dollar. Talk about nickel and diming me!! The chips we got were the remnants from the bottom of the bag. No way to eat dip with that. Fail. Mahi tacos were disgusting!!! Some sweet chutney was thrown on top and the fish was COLD. Not cold from sitting out too long, cold from being uncooked. Lucky I have a steel stomach cause it's gurgling and a person would normally be sick right now. I better not or my attorney will contact you. All together add poor service, obnoxiously loud music, poor parking situation and a space lacking personality and it is shocking this place has two stars. One star or less. Skip it skip it skip it!!! 100+ people can't be wrong.
(1)Michael H.
I just visited this place for the the first time last night. After a great time at Zanies, my cousin and friends thought about getting some food and drinks. At first we were worried that we wouldn't be let in because of their "dress code" (really?). but we were good. we had to wait a while for a table to be arranged for us. Thankfully, they managed to get one for us within 10 minutes. Once we sat down, I ordered a frozen drink, cause I wanted to take home the bikini glass. Then I ordered the carne asada fries. The fries were so good, except the meat was more like "carnitas" instead of carne asada. I should know, I'm Latino. Another weird thing I noticed was when I went to use the restroom. The sign in the door said "Señor". I think it's supposed to say "Señores". Anyway, I thought it was. Good place to eat and drink. Services were great.
(3)Stefan D.
MUCH better than the Yelp reviews would make you think. Pros: 1) Drink specials, every day of the week (weekend included): Highlights include $4 Long Islands on Thursdays, 2 domestics on Tuesdays, and $15 Fishbowls on Mondays 2) The Margaritas: if you get them on the rocks,rather than frozen, and you order an extra shot (cost is between $1.50-2 extra for it), you'll get a huge, refreshing, and more than adequately boozy drink. But make sure you specify that you want salt. 3) The atmosphere (most nights): If you go here on a weekend evening past 9 PM it will be a sweaty, stinky mess. But other nights, or for lunch, it's a fun, high energy, clean place with enthusiastic service and the live music is always enjoyable in that cover band "let's get another drink and sing along to this song" kind of way. Cons: 1) Extremely busy on weekend evenings, but they do take reservations. Last time I was here on a Saturday, there was a line (at 2am) stretching from the entrance to the parking lot in the back. It becomes a club of sorts after 9/10 pm so be ready for it to get loud and PACKED 2) The food is mediocre. It's far from the best Mexican food around and some offerings are good (I enjoyed the fajitas and the shrimp) but the servings of the some of the dishes are smaller than you'd expect at a Mexican restaurant at that price point (especially the tacos) and other options just aren't that flavorful. It's OK and you won't be hungry but there's better pure Mexican food to be found. All in all, it's a fun joint that oscillates between chill and relaxing on afternoons and maddeningly loud on Friday and Saturday nights.
(4)Bree B.
Came here with a couple of friends last weekend, not necessarily for the food, but for the awesome looking fish bowls!! I actually loveeeed Adobe. 1.The food is definitely not the best, so I wouldn't really come here for the dining experience. I got the chicken and steak fajitas and they were average. I would recommend munching on appetizers and just drinking away!! 2. The fish bowls are BIG and delicious and not pricey. I paid $20 for mine, which I thought was pretty good considering the size. I have been to other places and paid over $40 for drinks that weren't all that great! 3. The vibe is what's cool about Adobe. When we arrived they were playing some country music but as the night went on, the dj started really turning up the place! Long story short, I danced the night away and left at closing time (oops)! I had an awesome time! 4. If you do want to eat here, you might want to take advantage of the pretty sweet coupon they give when you sign up for their emails. You can do this on their website. It may vary from month to month but when I signed up I got the "buy one dinner get one free" coupon!!
(4)Jackie M.
I love this place, have been there in early evening for happy hour where they have 1/2 off appetizers and beers on sale. Nachos platter is good! I love love love the coronarita, coronas in a HUGE frozen margarita. The fishbowls are also good, purple one is too sweet for me. At night the atmosphere is great, this place gets packed and DJ is pounding good music, stage to dance on. I love it.
(5)Henry T.
Yelp says don't come here for food. Well, after a long day, following that up with a rather long drive to Chicago, we ended up needing a place near O'Hare to eat and grab a few drinks before the weekend conference. So we ended up here. Yelp is on point: food here is not good. It's burrito is overly salted. Portion is decent, but you get tired of it very quickly. It can get really crowded on weekend nights and makes it difficult to find a table. The pros of this is that the screens are plentiful and large. If there was a game going on you'd be able to watch from almost any seat. If not, they do play music and it can get pretty loud. Servers are nice and come by often to check on your needs. Props (and +1 star) to them!
(2)Mike G.
What can I say (good or bad) that hasn't already been said? The atmosphere here is great especially on a warm summer night. The food is just kinda meh, its really just bland food shaped like Mexican cuisine. Even the guacamole made tableside had no distinctive taste to it. Come for drinks (avoid the food) and if you're set on Mexican, stop at Taco Bell on your way home.
(2)Claudea H.
Not as bad as some folks experience. Took 14 mins to get a drink at the bar. Took 45 mins to get our food. Waitress and manager kept coming out and apologizing. Food was ok. Front desk could be a bit more friendly, almost to the point of rude. Only two tables have real chairs, all the rest are high tops, so if you are short, have kids or back trouble, or foot or leg problems, or older and don't feel like climbing into a chair, you are pretty much screwed, or willing to wait a long time for those two low tables.
(2)Brian P.
The only reason why I give it one star is because the waiter was really nice. Then about 10 minutes in, a second waitress comes in and says she is the second waitress in our table. Two waitresses for our table of 5 people. My buddy commented twice the tip. I ordered the Fajitas and there was hardly any meat on it. The price tag was about $16. I also noticed it was a wannabe Mexican restaurant/Bar/Club. This place is very confusing. Not sure what it's trying to be. Either way I will definitely not be going back.
(1)Yuri S.
Good place, good food - good vibe and drinks! We came in on Fri at 3pm they had free chips and salsa!
(5)Bill Y.
This was not our first second or even third choice for dinner, but all the restaurants in the convention center area were looking at 2 hour waits, so here we were. We were concerned by the review, but the food actually surprised us. I have to admit that it's not the best Mexican restaurant, but certainly not the worst. We ordered combination fajitas, a carnitas plate, and a hamburger. All 3 dishes were prepared well. It was a fulfilling meal at an expected price for a convention center area. Would I call it authentic Mexican? No. But if you think of it as American meal with a south of the border flair, it was okay. This restaurant is LOUD, so be prepared to not enjoy much of a conversation.
(3)Ashley C.
This is where you go if you want to pretend you're on the set of Jersey Shore. Came here for a friends birthday party despite the reviews I'd seen. Also, it's pretty pathetic that I paid $14!! for a margarita that tasted like sour mix & ice that didn't give me a buzz in the slightest, & it was huge, which makes it even worse that I didn't. Other people I was with were dumb enough to get more than one. One girl had 2 whole ones to herself & nothing. A Corona-rita was $22!!! WTF Thought I'd stay away from the crappy overpriced margaritas for the rest of the night if I wasn't even gonna get a buzz & just stick to beer & ended up paying 4 freaking dollars for a BOTTLE of Miller Lite, not even tap. No thanks.
(1)Julie T.
I decided to come here the other day after going to see a movie at Muvico around 2 pm. When you walk in, it actually looks really cool! Lots of room, and a fun and festive "loft type" feel. The service however was awful!!!! Our server was Colleen. She was rude off the bat. No idea why. I was in the service industry once, so i normally never write bad reviews on people, but she was just terrible. The place was very empty, had maybe 5 tables full. When we sat down, it took her 25 min for her to finally come around and take our food order. Once our food order came, I realized that half of my order wasn't right. I didn't bother fixing it, as she didn't come to our table again, until bringing us the check.
(1)Kim E.
Not worth money, patience or time. My friends and I came here for dinner and a drink before heading to the theater. And quite honestly, I think I will just eat at Muvico next time. Their margaritas are not a good deal. They were watered down and still not cheap. Our service was awful. The waitress did not write down our order (we were a party of 5) and of course got our order messed up. My cousin actually waited about 10 minutes for her taco salad after we all had received our entrees. Paying our bill was a whole other fiasco. Overall, just a super tacky place. I don't understand restaurants like these. The girls are in tank tops and booty shorts and you pay $$ for a drink and they serve it either in a plastic cup or a tacky souvenir. I am not on spring break nor at a college bar, please serve my drink in a proper glass. I will not be returning.
(1)Francesca L.
IF YOU WANT TO HAVE A GOOD, FUN TIME...DO NOT GO HERE! I literally just left this "restaurant" and I was treated worse than a black man in a white supremacy house! HOLY CRAP do NOT go here! We were in town for a convention..I am a young white woman (if that matters) who is considered good looking. We sauntered into this bar and started loudly (and good naturedly) going "Wooooo!!!" for the random karaoke people on stage and the big fat ugly bouncer told us to stop immediately or we would be ejected. I said "Excuse me? Are you kidding?" and he told me I was being disruptive and would have to leave. I was with a client and coworker and was beyond mortified. I have never been kicked out of a restaurant in my life! It was confusing and embarrassing. I should also mention we had spend about $80 so far on drinks. I told that big ugly bouncer we were simply supporting strangers singing karaoke and not trying to start any trouble, but it didn't matter a lick. SO if you want to have a good time, do NOT GO HERE! Seriously...I am not exaggerating...
(1)Mel M.
Good location. Bad margaritas. So-so food. Our pitcher of margaritas with Patron was not only weak, but it also tasted like salty, watered down lime mix. Fajita burritos with shrimp was decent, but not great. Guac was just okay. Chips were from a bag. Service was slow. Won't go back!.
(2)Sarah R.
I was here for a bachelorette party a few days ago. The place was okay. Some of the drinks I had were okay, some not good at all. The rum runner and strawberry margarita were all right. I tried a regular margarita and I didn't like it. I tried the strawberry daiquiri and it was disgusting. On the other hand the food was pretty good. We split a few apps: queso fundido, guacamole and chips and salsa. We also split fajitas: steak, chicken and shrimp. We enjoyed all the food. The service was really good. We didn't have to wait long for anything and they replaced the things we were unhappy with. And they validated so parking was free. I won't be making any special trips back, but maybe if I'm in the area and there is no wait.
(3)Kelly C.
We came here for dinner prior to bowling at the new alley next door. This new mexican establishment has the surprising hours of being open until 4am 7 days a week! You'd almost think it's Vegas. The food is definitely subpar, but service was friendly, drinks are plentiful. Go here for the bar (and watching sports on massive screens) not the food.
(2)Joyce P.
Decent food and drink. Bar atmosphere but fun outdoor patio and live band was playing in the square below. Recommend for chill drinking time.
(3)K L.
This place was a disappointment. Went with friends and had to wait a long time for everything, had about 8 different waitresses waiting on our table. The food was not good at all. Go to other Mexican restaurants like Maria's, which is not far from here and way better food and service.
(2)Carman M.
I have never been so disrespected or discriminated against in my entire 36yrs. My husband and I decided that we would come to Rosemont for date night. We chose a random place, something we often do, Adobe Gilas was our place of choice. Who can turn down a great Margarita. After standing in line for 10min, the security then tells me I can not enter into Adobe because of my hand tattoo(a heart). At first I thought he was joking, then realize this was a serious situation.I WAS LIVID!! It's a Freaking hand heart tattoo, are you freaking serious??? I'm not a member of the Russian mob, black panther or a danger to society. I am a married woman who wanted to spend a nice evening out with her husband, but instead I was shunned. This is bad business especially for first time customers. I can't see a logical explanation as to why this is a rule. I will never patronage your restaurant nor recommend it to others especially since half of America has tattoos.
(1)Kamilah S.
Awesome time. They play nice music, good drinks, the place gets real crowded and hot, but we sat outside and we could feel the air from the inside, so it wasn't to bad. Also, if you fall asleep @ the table, they will escort you out. Don't ask me how I know.
(5)Mandy B.
This place is so generic and cheesy. I think is actually prefer going to Taco Bell. Guacamole had fresh avocado but was rather small and bland. Steak fajitas were ok but had a strange flavor on them. No free chops&salsa which should be illegal IMO.
(2)Rawlins R.
I came to Adobe briefly for one Friday night. The Rosemont area is accessible by train from the Blue Line. We usually get off at Rosemont and walk to the local bars. While at Adobe we had a fish bowl that is deceptively intoxicating. Be careful and don't drink to fast as you can't taste a drop of alcohol in it. But I can tell you there is and it will hit you without warning. Gilas has a small area
(3)Nancy F.
Place sucked. 4 chips with the shrimp tacos. And they were not good. Only reason I gave two stars is because is the service was good.
(2)Tiffany Y.
At this casual restaurant, I ordered chips and salsa, quesadillas, and a margarita. The menu had other foods such as salads, burgers, tacos, and burritos. All of the food tasted OK, but it wasn't anything to recommend to other people. I felt a little disappointed to visit this restaurant with some of my business colleagues when we were in town for a meeting about Hispanics. It was average at best and not high-quality Mexican food. The wait staff was nice and served us well.
(3)Douglas W.
Avoid for too slow service in overloaded bar and restaurant demand. Just step next door for better service. Got my mac n cheese and was weak on quality. Sad to see a great place pander to volume over quality.
(1)Jessica A.
Good place for drinks but sometimes it takes a very long time to get one just because they seem to be a little understaffed.
(2)JamelnOscar C.
Where do I begin... Best margaritas and servers- I will give them that. I've been here a couple of times and if you get there past 9pm- it's a NIGHTMARE! No matter how crowded the place has been the servers were always great. The reason I'm giving them a 1 star is because the door people act like it's a nightclub that you have to dress up for.- its a BAR! not a high scale downtown Chicago club/lounge. I'm a young professional so I want to be treated that way. The bouncer said my boyfriend was not wearing the proper attire to get in. Seriously? I won't be going there after 9pm- ever again. That type of judgmental behavior is uncalled for. Go somewhere else and save yourself the hassel. Oh yea, parking is a nightmare as well.
(1)Cassandra H.
Great atmosphere. This place is perfect if you want to have good drinks and hear great music. The food is average but everything else makes up for it. I recommend making a reservation as my party experienced an hour wait to be seated. Also make sure you ask about the drink specials.
(4)Oscar L.
I remember visiting this place like it was just yesterday, it was an oddly warm day for December it has been a very long work week and many of my friends have been suffering from cabin fever. We were all nearly on the verge of going mad until my friend's girlfriend had suggested Adobe Gilas. Made our way to the resturant on a friday night around 9. Locating parking wasn't difficult and the first thing we saw getting out of the garage was the ice rink outside. To our suprise it was hosting a hockey game which increased my desire to get a drink and start drinking the night away. We went in and asked for seats the hostess, with a pleasent smile that i still remember till today, said all seats are up for grabs. My party and I began our journey to scout out a table. After 20 minutes of having to outwit and manipulate other customers of their tables. Lucky for my party I was there and with just my presence a party of ten professional body builders got up and with fear painted on their faces and shame in their eyes gave up their table.... To be frank this review will only get longer so to sum it up the waitress was nice the food sucked and was over price but the atmosphere was fun. Come here if you have money and want to pay alot for watered down drinks. Ps the waitress was awesome.
(3)Rita B.
5 stars for the band, 0 stars for the customer service, 2 stars for the food. I give this place 1 star bc our server was so rude and inattentive. I'll give this place another chance, but based on other reviews it seems like we all had the same awful waitress....
(1)Kaja P.
I like to go there with my friends!! We always have fun and the drinks have a good price for us at least :). I really enjoyed the nachos. Really looking for another fun night at Adobe Gilas!
(4)Joseph A.
5th time here and it is strictly a drinking place from now on. Fajitas were bland. So was the appetizer. Too many good places surrounding this dump to settle for bland and weak food
(1)Estevan F.
Overall bad food, limited beer selection and attitudes from the bouncers/hosts doesn't give this place a good image. The waitresses and bartenders are nice eye candy and the only thing positive about this place. But seriously is this place a restaurant ? A bar ? Or a wanna be nightclub with karaoke ? The band / DJ stage is small and surrounded by tables with no dance floor. Doesn't matter you won't see it anyways because of their layout. Just confused on what image this place is going for. 3 reasons for the 1 Star Rating. First the bouncers/hosts have an attitude problem regarding their dress code. Didn't know this was a high scale nightclub in downtown Chicago. Hilarious when the staff is wearing gym shoes and waitresses wearing booty shorts and spaghetti strap T-Shirts. I could care less now just odd because a few months ago our group came here late night with causal attire. Second the beer selection is horrid. I asked the waitress about their IPA selection and was told we have 312.... Finally the food.. This place is labeled as Mexican. Our table tried the fajitas and steak tacos. Well it's horrible from the rice to the meats and all the way down to the old produce. Also no corn tortillas? Really?
(1)Julie O.
Met friends here for drinks. They were staying in the area, and this just happened to be the place they stopped at. Probably because it was a super nice summer day and there is an outdoor area that was just delightful. We did not have any sort of serious food, but what we munched on was fine. We were drinking mostly beer, with a couple margaritas mixed in. All was well. We had a great server. Parking ticket needs to get validated before you leave if you park there.
(3)Toni B.
So Im confused about this place. My gf said they play hip hop music, but when I looked online it was showing a Mexican restaurant... So when we got here...sure enough there were people eating their Mexican food...and a group of people booty poppin' by the DJ. Good music though I must say. I ordered a pomegranate margarita which was very yummy. They do have drink specials even on the weekend, so make sure you ask before you buy your drinks! On Fridays they have $12 margarita pitchers (on the rocks and regular). Definitely get there early...there were NO tables, and no where really to stand. Luckily some folks asked us if we wanted to join them at their table. I would come back if my girlfriends wanted to...would lie to try their food sometime though...did look pretty damn good..
(3)Amy D.
They fucking suck never go there the reason they are in business is Bc they favor people they know. WHY THE FUCK ARE YOU OPEN? Never go there they fucking suck. Please close down. You suck and please close down. Me and my friend were dancing came back to the bar and they cut us off Bc we were "to drunk" Bc we were dancing. So they cut us off. You obviously can't leave and have fun with your friends. They suck
(1)Britt C.
This could be a great place for some summer day drinking with friends! They have happy hour $1.50 tacos and a salsa bar + a 2nd floor patio seating. Sounds like a good day drinking place to me. They also have fishbowls! My favorite! I was just at lunch so I decided to be good and opted for a Tijuana Tourbus which has 3 of their frozen drinks combined! Sidenote: if you don't want the souvenir bikini glass you can get it in a regular cup and save a whopping 75 cents. To eat, I went with my typical "mexican" plate. Enchiladas! They had char-grilled chicken, which seemed like the safe choice. However, I also saw mahi as an option....I really didn't know how that would be. I always get chicken. I asked my waitress about it and she said if I wanted I could do one of each. Perfect! Also, glad I did. I actually really liked the mahi, if I were to go again I would just order the mahi. My dish also came with a little side of rice with some beans and tomato mixed in. It was nice. Overall, it was pretty decent. I don't know if I would be craving this place or running back but for wandering in - it was good!
(3)Sarah T.
Wow. This place is terrible. Saturday night and this place is still fairly empty. This guacamole is 5/10. I would never come back and give money to this place.
(2)Stacey K.
Well. That was 3 hours of my life that I'll never get back. While I was on my way here for a co-worker goodbye party, I did think of Nichole K.'s review that she had posted just days before. I did not have a say as to where this little soiree would take place, so I tried to be optimistic. First impression: the decor. I don't get it. It's like the product of Ed Debevic's one night fling with Chi Chi's. What is it? Mexican? Armericana? And nice, stupid music, by the way. A Rolling Stones song was immediately followed by something by Phillip Phillips (or whatever his name is). Um. Sure. Maybe it was just the alcohol. Wait........NO! It COULDN'T have been the alcohol, silly! THEY DON'T PUT ANY IN THEIR DRINKS!!!!! I swear to you, my three girlfriends (who are also my co-workers) and I put away two margaritas in about 32 minutes and felt...........nothing. Another girl across the table had a gin and tonic and reported it was pretty much just tonic. We agreed we would take advantage of their $1 taco special. Blah. I got two chicken tacos. I could have made better. And I don't really cook. The guac was pretty good. To add insult to a no-buzz injury, I got lost in the damn, stupid parking garage. The people who constructed that; had they never heard of SIGNAGE? For F*** sake! It just compounded my disgust. Mexican isn't my all-time favorite cuisine. I like it alot, but don't ever crave it. After this night, Taco Bell excites me more. In fact, I'd sleep in their parking lot if they started offering margaritas. No way they could be worse than the Kool-Aid slush shit they charged us for at A.G. Stay. Away.
(1)Yanyao N.
Remember when this area only housed Muvico? I come back a year later and there are these crazy looking bars everywhere. Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill?! Where am I? Anyway, I wanted to watch a movie, but we ended up having an hour to kill, so, we had to pick a place to sit outside and get a drink. The Irish pub? The German Hofbrauhaus? No, and no, and definitely not anything to do with Toby Keith. The clear winner was the place where lizards like to drink margaritas. One of the nice things about Adobe Gilas is that their patio is on the second floor, and overlooks the big green patch that used to be an ice rink (and also the highway). Oh, Rosemont. But, it was beautiful out, and one of the few days of the year that I will actually voluntarily sit outside for a drink, so J had to take advantage. The drinks menu isn't organized too well, and can be a bit confusing. There are drinks you can order where you get to keep the girl in a bikini glass. There are giant margaritas with 2 Coronas stuck in them. I opted for the 14oz. frozen strawberry margarita, which was perfect for the day. J's regular margarita on the rocks was no good though. Also, the chips and salsa needs to come with more chips. Always more chips. I had an enjoyable time. Service was friendly. People were yelling at the TV (Bulls game). The sun was shining. The temperature wasn't too hot. I can only imagine what this place becomes at night - I was there on a Saturday afternoon and it was pretty quiet.
(3)Alexandra W.
I love the food at this place. I usually go during the day and things are usually great. However.. I was just there on this Saturday night. We were on our way in and we were stopped because my brother in law had Jordans on. The security guard proceeded to tell is that you cannot wear gym shoes in the bar. This caused a bit of confusion considering the fact that two other gentlemen that were with us were wearing gym shoes and they were already in the bar. We kept our composure as we watched three more gentlemen walk in the bar wearing gym shoes... This was an obvious act of racial profiling. I am completely disgusted with the way my brother in law was treated and I suggest adobe takes a better look at there staff.
(1)Lupe M.
This reminds me of some of the bad Mexican places down in Miami...except that there's no excuse for a bad Mexican place in Chicago. Awful dj, weak drinks, unattractive staff in short shorts and tank tops, and they have a dress code? The salsa tasted like ketchup...no spice whatsoever. The food is so blah! Taco Bell with attempted club ambiance. Oh and the men's bathroom door should read "Señores" not Señors. Who approved that?? Honestly, those giving a positive review must all be kids with limited Chicago dining and nightlife experience. Will NOT be going back.
(1)Jay Z.
Absolutely terrible. Order $15 fajitas, no salsa shows with the meager offerings...ask for some salsa - check shows a .75 cent charge, are you EFFING KIDDING ME!? NEVER again.
(1)Rob W.
OK, I have not experienced the "late night havoc" that many of the Yelpers seem to have - my experience is limited to a request for some gift certificates to be included in a door prize raffle and a lunch around 2 in the afternoon. As for the gift cert request, I approached all the businesses in the Rosemont Entertainment District for them and Adobe Gilas was among the most responsive. Totally accommodating and helpful. I was so pleased that I chose to try the place out for lunch on my next visit. For that lunch, I ordered a frozen golden margarita and their Monday lunch special, fajitas (I went with steak). At the $9.99 lunch special price, the fajitas were a good choice. They come with three flour tortillas wrapped (almost too tightly) in aluminum foil. The flavor was pretty good and the portion adequate. At the usual price ($12.99, I believe), I wouldn't have been as enthusiastic. The margarita was OK - I've had better and worse. The plastic cup that it comes in kind of detracts a bit, but low overhead is a bit of a theme throughout the restaurant. Kim has assisted me on both visits and has been outstanding - great personality and really pleasant. I'll be back - though likely not too late at night.
(4)Nichole C.
No. Just...no. My husband and I came to grab some dinner (and margaritas?) after a Wolves game and got DENIED entry because of what we were wearing (he was in sweatpants, we had on t-shirts and hoodies, hats, etc.). Apparently, after 9 pm Adobe Gilas turns into a club. Who knew? I mean, I understand having a dress code at a certain point, I GUESS, but when I walk into a restaurant for dinner at 9:02, and I look into the bar area and see nothing but people dressed down (and eating the guacamole that should be in MY MOUTH), yet still get denied? No. This place officially has the infamous Nichole shun. It's not like Rosemont Park is that great to begin with, but with bourgeois places like this (who don't have the right to even PRETEND to be fancy)? I may never come back at all.
(1)M. K.
The location and service was good. However as another stated- Taco Bell quality food which isn't bad...if you are at a Taco Bell, very weak Margaritas, so loud that I literally could not hear the persons next to me...ugh. Just awful. Do the proprietors of Adobe Gilas bother to read Yelp reviews for a "hint" on how to improve? Wow.
(2)Nelly S.
I think the can improve way more, my husband and I went there to meet some friends that were inside already, the guys at the entrance ask for id and then say "is 2 dollar donation for charity" so I sai no thank you,but he said I had to pay which I know 2 dollars is nothing but the attitude he gave me plus is a donation but I have to, then IS NOT a donation meaning I have to PAY other wise I don't get in.. So I gave them the money so we could go meet our friends I refuse to stay and we all end of going to kings bowl.. Tell you this I will never be back and i will share my experience with others.
(1)Jan R.
I strongly don't recommend this bar to everybody! They charged us $15.- for one beer!!! Such an expensive beer is not in downtown!!! And we had got a beer in plastic glasses!!!!!
(1)Valerie W.
Unfortunately, there just aren't too many good things I can say about Adobe Gilas... well, maybe one thing. The location is good. Its centered at the new Park at Rosemont, overlooking the ice skating rink (which I think they turn into a soccer field in the summer?) and the new Hofbrauhaus. It is located on the second floor, above Toby Keith's. The restaurant consists of a bar area and all high-top tables (from what I could see.) Some of the chairs had very small "backs" while others were just stools. Not very comfortable to sit in. The menu seems... confused. Yes, they have "Mexican" fare, but they also have burgers, chicken sandwiches, and buffalo wings. I wasn't really sure what to make of it. We ordered the table-side guacamole, which was actually pretty tasty. It was not served with enough chips though. (Also, what type of Mexican restaurant doesn't have complimentary chips and salsa on the table?) I ordered the steak tacos, which on the menu boasted either corn or flour tortillas, avocado cream, cheese, and cabbage slaw, and pico. A few items of note: 1. The server did not ask if I (or anyone else) wanted corn or flour tortillas. She asked one of the four of us if we'd like a side of guacamole with our tacos, but not the other three. I was pretty much stunned when the entrees arrived. Three very flat, barely full, flour tortillas, lifelessly thrown into a basked with a scoop of rice and beans (mixed together, not separate.) Like I said, the tacos were pretty slim. Maybe a 1/2 ounce of meat? No avocado cream. Lettuce, not slaw, and I couldn't tell if there was cheese, or if the tortilla was just gummy. Basically no taste whatsoever. In a nutshell, Adobe Gilas is sub-par institutional food. It wouldn't even be blasphemous to say you can get better tacos at Taco Bell.
(2)XL V.
If you like mediocre Mexican food, you may order food here. I've been here numerous times but ordered food only twice. I was slightly disappointed each time because the flavor of the food is always slightly off; salsa and black beans taste like they could have come from a can. Yellow Mexican rice is very salty and can be runny. Tortillas are comparable to store-bought ones; maybe one notch above. However, I was able to eat each dish each time because they weren't completely horrible. Service is fairly quick and friendly. I've always been served within a few minutes of seating, even on a pretty busy night and the waitresses were always professional and nice. What I like the most about Adobe is the dancing. The DJ rocks and the dance floor is fairly small but there's a dance platform for the ladies. Ladies, you can dance without being groped! That's always a plus on the dance floor when you want to have fun but don't want to deal with drunk guys trying to grind up against you. I'd definitely come back here if I make it back to the Rosemont area! This would be my top recommendation for those who want to have fun on the dance floor without a huge crowd.
(4)Dinah T.
So this is my first time here and I went with some friends for an Adult Night At Last, no kiddies outing! It was the only place around the Rosemont area that can accommodate 20 of us for dinner. If it's the first time coming here, you'll get lost cause you have to park in a parking lot. But when you eat in the area they'll comp our parking stub. The place itself is in front of the ice skating rink which is pretty kewl. You have to climb about two flights of stairs to the restaurant. We sat against the wall in a long booth chair with high tables and separate chairs on the other side of the table. It was a perfect location, close to the stage where a DJ was setting up. I have to give our blonde waitress Amanda 4.5 stars on her service on a Saturday night! She was very attentive of our party food, drinks, cleaning up our table and she was also so nice to break out our bills per couple even though we were a bigger party. Really she didn't make a pissy face about it! We ordered the following: -Spicy Guacamole appetizers creamy with a kick and the serving bowl was also edible. They just needed to add more chips, if you ask for more it's $1.00 more for another batch of chips. -Lizard Legs but really they're chicken wings. We had the Traditional Buffalo Style. Nothing special, it was kind of dry actually (over cooked). -I got the 3 soft shell tacos with Mojo Pork. I asked for Corn but ended up with Flour soft shells. I complained, Amanda was apologetic and got me a new plate of food with corn soft shells. The shells were single shells not double that you would get in a Mexican restaurant. She also allowed us to keep my flour tacos so of course my friends devoured them:) -The rice mixed with black beans that came with my meal was flavorful. The 2nd batch with the corn soft shells tacos was way better than the floured one. They gave me more meat and juicier. I think they knew they messed up so they made it up to me, good job guys! -Hubby got the Blackend Mahi soft shell tacos, he liked it but the mango salsa was a bit too sweet for him but the fish was nice and flaky not overly cooked. -My friends next to me ordered the Sizzling Fajitas with Char Grilled Steak and Shrimp. The portion was really for 1 person not 2, sad face of her hubby. This place was packed and so busy that night that they ran out of actual margarita glasses, really you ran out? So we ended up with margarita in a plastic cup...boo lost one star there! Their cups were flimsy too that we spilled 1/2 of it on the table...oh Amanda what's with the cups? She again apologized and got us a new cup of margarita but in another plastic cup, but hey we got to keep the 1/2 that was still left in our 1st cup! The place was loud, reminds me of Hugo Frogs or Margarita-ville. Semi dark and they played pop music and then clubbing type music once the DJ starting spinning. The crowd for dinner seemed a bit older but when the DJ started spinning, the crowd looked like in their twenties, ah to be that young again! The stage/dance floor was a bit small but great way to squeeze in and dance with someone you likely but not look like you like them ya know. They had flat screen TVs around the room showing mostly sports. There was a huge bar in the back and another set of tables in a semi open area that looked brighter than where we sat. The drinks were pretty good, some of us ordered frozen drinks in a Souvenir bikini glass and yes guys you can keep the glass:) Overall, not a bad experience. It's really a place to be "seen" there was even a long line outside the door for people to get in and it was 11pm and COLD outside burrr! The food and drinks are just OK. Nothing that I would go out of my way to come back here. I wouldn't really bring a 1st date here, again it gets really loud. It is a good place to hang out with the guys or the gals and go wild and crazy loud, isg, isg isg...wanna drink and dance the night away!?!
(3)Yari S.
I came here for my birthday with a couple of friends to have dinner and some drinks. I love their decor and the area was okay. The seating area was all missed match, with a table with no chairs to a table with 8 chairs. The waitress staff was friendly and always attentive to us. The drinks were okay but my ultimate favorite drink is the banana strawberry drink that comes with a lady in a bikini glass. OMG that is soo good. I can honestly say I do not remember how the food was because i kept on drinking the banana strawberry drink but I can update my review after our HS reunion on the 5th of April. We are all supposed to head here first before making our way around Rosemont. Until then.....
(3)Melanie T.
I had already read the reviews and I wasn't too excited about this place besides the fact that we were going for my cousin's birthday Our server, I thought, was great. She had a super unique name that I forgot, doh! I ordered a pitcher of something that is like a Coronrita(?). The drink was watered downed and half way through tasted like Corona on the rocks. I don't know, I didn't really enjoy it. Then someone came to clear off our table and took my drink. Luckily our server brought me a whole new pitcher, which I was hoping would be better...not the case. Other people we were with ordered the Fish Bowl drinks and drinks that came with souvenirs and they all said the same thing...that their drinks tasted watered down. I liked the music they played while were there for dinner. We've come on another night for their night life and I'm not a fan of it. Again, I like the music and there's no cover to get in but it's super hot and gets very, very crowded in there. I mean shoulder to shoulder crowded. I don't like places like that. I'm not freshly 21 or a sardine. I believe everyone needs a little bit of personal space and Adobe is lacking that.
(2)penny p.
This is how Adobe grill rips you off we showed up with the party of 4 and we got charged a gratuity charge of a group of a party of 8 even know we had 6 when we are closed out the tab we got charged for two extra people walking up. They charge you the tips they think a disty waitress who couldn't remember 1 beer should get. Be wary when meeting friends there they'll charge you for there tip as well as yours even if your friends paid for there owns drinks be aware DO NOT RUN A TAB HERE
(1)B R Hungry X.
Crowded, music is good, but no personal space. Food is generic mexican and drinks are watered down. If you are 21 you might like this place, if you are over 26, it can get annoying real fast. Fishbowl drinks full of sugar, hangover just waitin for you!
(1)Corey S.
nice place to meet people for drinks and appetizers. Food is ok, just average. Tables are not good for dining with friends which will last over an hour. Tall tables with uncomfortable chairs, which make sitting for longer than an hour very uncomfortable. Very Average, especially with better restaurants in Rosemont Park.
(3)Adam D.
High hopes shattered by arrogance and ridiculous limitations. Celebrating a good friend's birthday, we first had dinner around the corner. We are a bit of a festive bunch that enjoy getting our 'sweat on', so of course our hopes were high that we'd be able to enjoy the rest of the night dancing. Dinner was a bit early and so we were a bit early for the 'shift' in atmosphere for this place as well. That didn't stop us as we made our way through the somewhat crowded dinner to the back where we waited for the beats to start dropping. 10pm rolls around and the DJ is ready to go. By now my group of friends is already a sweaty mess, but we weren't ready to stop, nor were we drunk or rowdy; mostly because their drinks are expensive and watered down. The Music started up and my group of friends (mostly girls) hopped up on stage and started their groove thang. I had a slight feeling this was one of the places that restricts guests on stage, and of course a few seconds into having fun with my friends here comes 'security' asking me to get down. Bummed and a little embarrassed, my dancing didn't stop as I just continued on the floor... alone, as my friends continued to dance on stage. More people joined in the stage was getting full and people were having fun. Things began to heat up, of course I'm a sweaty mess and my only option at the time was to remove my first layer which revealed my tanktop underneath. I turned to the birthday girl who convinced me to take it off... "This isnt' a good idea, I guarantee they tell me to put it back on". Within seconds the bouncers were back tell me I had to put my shirt back on... I looked at my friend, she looked at me... "For real" she exclaimed... "it's not like you were naked or anything". Not being one who likes confrontation, I followed the rules.. but after getting in trouble the stage cleared out, and not just by my group of friends; but by everyone. They were able to squash the fun completely by two simple rules that quite honestly make no sense, and are a bit immature and unfair. Just before leaving, I asked to speak to management, to better understand the rules they had imposed. I was directed to Scott Kwiatkoski and asked 'What did I do to warrant being removed from the stage?" Mr Kwiatkoski replies: "We just don't like men on stage. We've found that it causes problems." "Err; so because once upon a time your company witness troublesome guys on stage, you've castrated all men who walk in the the club, limiting what they are allowed to do?" "It's just our policy, there isn't anything I can do about it" Mr Kwiatkoski replied. "OK; what about my shirt, I didn't see anything that said there was a dress code..." "I'm sorry, yeah, there is a plaque at the front door you must have missed that states we won't allow tank tops." he says. I wasn't really expecting much from them considering I'm one of many who have dealt with this, but I still felt cheated and bit disrespected. So. My advice to anyone looking to enjoy themselves and not be judged because of your gender, find somewhere else to party it up. I won't be recommending this place to anyone.
(1)Adam S.
I hate posting a bad review but this place is pretty horrible. I will preface by saying I went there around 10:30pm on a Saturday night so maybe they were "off" their game but this place did nothing for me. First off, the service was not good at all. It didn't take too long to get seated (it wasn't that crowded though) but our waitress took forever to take our drink orders and then finally our food orders. On the food side, this place is really hard to tell what they are trying to be. Obviously the menu is Mexican-ish in nature but they also have non-Mexican items (burgers, sandwiches, mac & cheese, etc). I ordered the Baja burger and it was absolutely disgusting. The meat tasted horrible and not even like a burger. I would have preferred a burger from McDonald's. The toppings (salsa, cheese, lettuce, etc) on the burger were also gross. As a table we ordered chips & salsa and they tasted like a can of Pace salsa was dumped into a bowl and placed on the table with regular chips. I was with 4 other friends and they all did not like their main dishes either (tacos, another burger, quesadillas & a chicken sandwich). The drinks did look pretty good but we weren't drinking that night so we were unable to confirm if they were good or not. Maybe you can go there for their drinks before a movie at Muvico or just a "hang out" night but skip the food. There are way better food options in walking distance.
(1)Jon I.
Adobe Gila's, a white man's vision of a Mexican cantina. Good luck even finding the place or trying to maneuver the maze that is the garage parking. The layout of the parking garage is indescribably frustrating, you have to experience it to believe someone actually put time into designing it as something other than a terrible joke. The bar's decor is laughable, the music is terrible, the drinks are gimmicks that are more sugary sweet than alcoholic, and while I didn't try the food, the guys next to me said it wasn't anything special to be paying as much as they did. -1 STAR = Decor I walked in and was met by a strange vision of a Mexican cantina. The single bar area was some sort of tin shack theme. I mean stereotypes were abound, including a lowrider bicycle hanging above a set of stairs. The walls were filled with Dos Equis man cut outs, corona advertisements, I mean everything that screams Mexican with none of the authencity. -1 STAR = Music I believe music should be the draw of any good bar. If you go into a certain place you define yourself by the type of music you play, sure you can switch the style from night to night; but the vast differences in styles of music left me confused. One second I'm dancing to Kanye West, next comes on latin music, next is the Cha-Cha.... Where am I? -1 STAR = Drinks I paid $18 for a Chumbucket Fishbowl. It was a concoction that was spit out of what looked like a horchata dispenser you'd see at a Mexican place. 84oz to myself in about 20 mins left me more with a stomach ache than a buzz. The sugar was overwhelming. After tasting the frozen magarita in a pitcher for $12, I had enough. The secret of a great drink is a good mix between acidity, sugar, and alcohol. Light on the alcohol and heavy on the other two makes for a bad combo. Bottom Line: Adobe Gilas tries to be everything to everybody, and maybe it's working for them because the place was PACKED. But it wasn't for me. A lack of class or distinction puts you in a group I'd rather not go to.
(2)Vee C.
Do NOT come here! Sucky service! Food is meh at best. Also someone vomited on the floor and the clean up was terrible. There was still remnits of vomit on the floor. Hated it!
(1)Vandna B.
We were looking to experience something new in the Rosemont area last night. We came across this place before going to see a movie at Muvico. It's more of a casual bar type atmosphere with loud music. We were seated in their "patio" area and our server came not too long afterwards. We asked her suggestion on the food and drinks. She said that the fajitas were great. My husband ordered the chicken fajitas and I ordered the blackened mahi fajitas. The skillet that the meat came in was filled with lots of veggies but very little protein. The mahi was not very flavorful and the veggies were soaked in grease. As soon as I went to eat my second fajita, I found a large HAIR in the lettuce that they gave on the side. Absolutely disgusting! I brought it to the server's attention and she brought me a new plate. She's like we can give you a discount for that. Really? I lost my appetite and was completely turned off by the discovery in my food. We got the bill and they had given us a few dollars off for my entree. As much as I appreciate the "discount", I will not be coming back after my experience. We dropped almost $50 for a sub par meal! I was really disappointed and disgusted by the lack of cleanliness at this place.
(1)Reed N.
Note this review is for the bar and entertainment... no food. I came here after the Hofbrauhaus closed at 11pm on a Monday. I has customers with me and wanted to entertain them a little longer. 2am qualifies. : ) So, if you want to drink until late and walk safely to your hotel, you can do that here. The beer and liquor selection was quite fine. Bells Oberon wheat beer from Michigan was my choice... Bells is so damn good... what other choice did I have? LOL The entertainment when I was there was karaoke. It was hopping. There was a good mixture of songs being sung and most folks did pretty well... no sonic bombs. I enjoy watching the average jane and john give performing a try. The service was solid. The place had a ton of people and separate checks were common in the small groups. My beers came quick and my bill was right. That is about all I can ask for.
(3)Kasia O.
Horrible food, watered down drinks, nice servers and bartenders but that doesn't help... Whoever the management is on a Monday night they need to chill out and not kick people out for having a little too much fun!!! It's a bar!!!
(1)Lily Z.
This is a 2.5 for me. Pros -a variety of alcohol such as frozen drinks, margaritas, fish owls, beers in pitchers, etc -lots of other places around in regards to night life -free parking after 12 Cons -so cramped! Hardly any place to stand or dance -music selection varies -small bathroom with only 3 stalls -what are the wristbands for? Creates unnecessary wait in line -uninspired decoration. Such bland wall ornaments along the wall by the women's bathroom. When we arrived, unbelievably cramped. The dance floor had to be cleared periodically. The bar is so huge that it takes up a large part of the place. The tables could be arranged so that they take up less space and so that people could actually walk through. I've never been to the rosemont area for drinks before. There's plenty of other places available. I'd hit the other places first.
(2)Katrina D.
I would give this place 3.5 stars, but I had to take off a little for something our waitress did that bothered me. I came to this bar with four other friends, arriving around 11 p.m. on a Friday night. We had no problems getting in. It was pretty crowded so after we looked around a little bit, I grabbed the first table I saw, even though it was in the corner. After sitting for a while, we realized the "windows" unzipped and when it's warm it would be outdoor seating. We all agreed we should come back to experience the outdoor atmosphere. We ordered: a pitcher of frozen strawberry margaritas, a pitcher of regular margaritas on the rocks, and a guacamole to share. I enjoyed the strawberry margarita and the guac was okay. One of the guys in our group ordered the fajitas because he was starving. He got a large portion that he had trouble fitting in his three tortillas. The service was fast and the prices were good. The reason I knocked the rating down: We came here upon knowing that they were running a special, $12 for a pitcher of margaritas. When we sat down, our server informed us of the same deal. Great! We got our bill and it informed us the strawberry margaritas were $2 extra. $2 isn't a lot of money but I was mad that the waitress didn't inform us there would be an extra charge for anything besides the generic flavor. The menu didn't indicate this and I think our server should have mentioned it. It could also use more than three bathroom stalls.
(3)Steph S.
If you are reading this review, there's a good chance it's probably too late. You're sitting at you table after you are brought your food, thinking "Oh my god. Why?" and "Am I about to get diarrhea?" The answer is yes. This place is packed, yet the food is like high school cafeteria garbage. The food makes Taco Bell look like five star cuisine. Try the ground beef tacos; if you love the look and texture of cat food, this is your place!! Save yourself 30 bucks and go to the drive through at Taco Bell...
(1)Mike M.
Barely ok. Could be a cool place but the food was not so good. Very bland and plain. Chips and cheese came with 14 chips another dollar for 17 more. Maybe the bar is good?
(1)Anna P.
"You were planning on serving cheese with this mac-n-cheese...?" And though I love mac-n-cheese, why is that the only vegetarian thing on the menu for my sister? Can't they just grill up some veggies & throw it in a tortilla? All the rest of us got tacos which just fell apart after sitting for a minute. And on top of that the service was horrible! The only redeeming quality was that they had large containers for salsa so we didn't have to get up too often for our salsa refilling needs. Also, their elevator smelled of feet. Not what I'd call an appetizing odor by any means...
(1)Edward C.
Was at the convention center for a convention. Was convenient to walk to. Went for an early dinner. Food was great. Service was great. I was pleased.
(5)Snehal B.
Our waitress was great very nice and good service however food is so disgusting , guacamole was ok little bland, salsa was ok spicy one was salty. very noisy place not the greatest for family outing.. Tables all have high chairs. Drinks are nasty. Great location and view but wish their food and options were better.
(1)Jen K.
I don't think anyone could really praise this restaurant/bar/club/whatever it is with a straight face. I'll start off with a pro: The server we had was very quick and sharp. She managed to split our bills (we had a group of 10-12) with zero confusion, even though we ordered multiple drinks, apps, entrees, and kept getting up and moving around. Kudos to her. Since this place appears to be more of a bar than restaurant, I'm sure the staff has to learn quickly to deal with large groups of socializing drinkers...I was just impressed with how well she kept it together, all while being friendly. The queso fundido was a great app for a group. You get a huge bowl of it and it is not oily whatsoever. Plus, when you polish off the queso, you can eat the bowl, since its a tortilla bowl (my favorite part). We ordered guacamole instead, but we were jealous of our friends who ordered the fundido. Things go downhill from here. The drinks are overpriced and iced down. My husband ordered a pitcher of margarita on the rocks with the well tequila, since the special was $12. The pitcher had soooo much ice in it, we were both only able to get 1.5 small cups of margarita out of it. Fairly disappointing. But it was only $12, right? Wrong. Our server charged us for a Patron pitcher, so it was $20. Yikes. We probably could have asked her to correct this, but kinda wanted to get out of there so we just sucked it up and dealt with it. I ordered pork tacos, while my hubby ordered enchiladas. We both agreed, the food was tasty...but wow was it overpriced for what you get. I received three small tacos with some beans/rice, and I wasn't really full. He had two enchiladas, same story. Why were both of our entrees $12? They certainly were not worth it. Five beers later (4 Coronas, 1 Dos Equis), our bill was close to $85. Ouch. It's not like we were ordering premium beer, and we barely had a buzz. AND, we weren't full. It just seemed like a lot, considering what we ordered and how we felt. Our friends ordered a fish bowl...I'd steer clear of that. Just order drinks. The fish bowl had SO much ice in it, if it were mine, I would've complained. It was laughable how much ice they put in there, how was there even room for 3 drinks? I think you'd probably get more booze/beverage from a pitcher, and that's not saying a lot. In general, I think this place caters to birthday parties, bachelorette parties, cougars, and the sort. There were a bunch of loud groups there doing shots and pounding fish bowls...is this place trying to be a bar or a restaurant? I know what it is: a tourist trap! It's alongside other places like Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill, Hofbrau House, and Lucky Strike...all totally overpriced hellholes for out-of-towners to spend money at and buy a t-shirt from. The complex looks like it could be fun, but have fun navigating the parking desk and trying to figure out where to go (not the restaurant's fault, but the complex's fault). The servers will comp your parking pass, be sure to remember and ask for it. I would never choose to go back here. It's loud, out of the way, and full of obnoxious people who think they are the best thing to ever happen to this planet. But hey, you can get a souvenir glass that is shaped like a buxom woman in a bikini.
(2)Julie R.
We had been to Adobe before but we wanted to give it a second chance. As the time before or probably worse than before, the employees were extremely rude, music terrible and the prices were way to high for the quality of the food Not to mention it's supposed to be a "mexican" bar/restaurant but it was more like an overrated Taco bell with a DJ. Overall, short and simple, not worth it. I love the area and the other bars are great.. but I would NOT recommend Adobe.
(1)Lauren P.
I love this place! I feel the ambience is great for a girls night out. They have outdoor seating, live music, and specials everyday. I've been here about 3 times, and all times we received excellent service - especially from Leah who is this friendly girl from Ireland. She got our chips and salsa for us even though it was self serve! Of course, it tends to be busier on Fridays and Saturdays so get there early. My faves so far on food are the coconut shrimp and the steak fajitas. They have $1.50 tacos and self-serve chips and salsa every day from 3-8pm Mon-Fri. The tacos are not the greatest in my book because the chicken is dry and I personally don't like beef tacos. My favorite salsa out of the habanero, mild, and corn salsa is the habanero salsa - it has a bit of a kick to it but the flavor is pretty good! Parking is a bit confusing if you are not a regular at Muvico, but once you figure it out it'll be easy. And adobe gila's validates tickets! woohoo! To make things easier I guess I will walk you through the easy way of getting to adobe gilas when parking at the garage. 1) Enter the parking structure by going up the ramp - enter the side that says "general parking" 2) Try to stick to parking on the southern side of the garage (hope you're good with your "never eat sour wheat" directions. 3) Take the stairs or elevator on the south part of the garage to the first floor so you're facing ALOFT- (not the northside which is going toward muvico) 4) Walk through the bottom part of the garge toward muvico (walk north) 5) About halfway you will see an entrance to Rosemont's park - walk up the little ramp 6) Once you enter the park through those doors adobe gilas is to your right and up the stairs!!!! Oh and their alcohol is super strong!!!!! It felt like we were drinking jungle juice in a fish bowl with super long straws. Overall 5 stars in my book because we had excellent service, good food, and a crazy time. FYI - if you're giving the address for someone to get to adobe gila's - don't bother! Just give them the address to Muvico - or else they'll end up in a trailer park.
(5)D M.
Don't go for the food. Oh wait! Don't go for the drinks either. (Just order water with that fancy ridiculous straw they give you with their extremely watered down overpriced drinks). Oh wait! Just don't go!
(1)Jaslynn T.
Adobe Gillas!!!!..I fell in love with this place!..I only came here once..SO FAR.lol..I came here a few weeks ago.. for my 21st bday!! & me and my friend shared the fish bowel drink!.. if your trying to get tipsy don't share it just get one to your self! (It sneaks up on you).The fishbowl drinks were $20-$25 dollars.& All drink prices were reasonable! The Food was ok... we parked in the parking garage next door to the muvico movie theater. .we didn't have to walk far either! ..Open until 4 am, 7 days a week! Friendly staff..
(5)Bee B.
Ugh I hate writing bad reviews I really do but this place deserves no stars. Rude employees , unprofessional door guys (super unprofessional!), and sucky over priced watered down drinks. The bartenders don't even know how to make simple classic cocktails. I've had a few bad experiences here but decided to give it another shot , and they proved me right. Their still are horrible. Don't waste your time or money coming here
(1)Annette U.
We were waiting for our group to arrive for the haunted house next door. The margaritas were $12 a pitcher and they have $1.50 beef or chicken tacos until 8 PM during the week including Fridays. Chips and salsa are self-serve and you can have as many as you like. The tacos were just ok - nothing really had much flavor. The rice and beans tasted like they came out of a box-which they probably did. With all the Mexican restaurants we have in Chicago I feel like they could easily use the same ingredients/recipes for much cheaper and have better food. There are some large screens to watch sports and I think they have a DJ at night. The best part were the neon curly straws served with the margaritas.
(2)James M.
We came here for dinner before going to the haunted house. We didn't see any bouncers and they sat us with my wife wearing a costume. We told the waitress that we had to out in a 1/2 hour and she said no problem. The food was OK. They needed little more seasoning and spice in their food. The thing that surprised me was no chips and salsa on the table. It came with the app. we ordered but had to be purchased separately. Prices were a little high but I assume so is the rent.
(3)Nicole M.
i usually come here for the happy hour specials. sometimes the drinks are watered down. the music usually sucks. gets too crowded.
(5)Tejas B.
Absolutely horrible.If you must go there just order a beer. We ordered different margaritas and they sucked. They should be ashamed to serve food. We ordered the spicy guacomole it was really bland with no taste. The fajitas were hard strips of chicken breast with no seasoning. DO NOT order food if you go there. Have a beer enjoy the scenery and find another place to eat
(1)Jeff S.
I stopped in with a colleague for a quick bite to eat on my way to O'Hare for a late night flight home. This is more a bar than a restaurant, offering several varieties of jumbo-sized drinks to bring a buzz served in a souvenir glass to take home. I was tempted to try something out of the souvenir bikini glass, but followed my better judgment on that. The food was OK at best. My colleague and I shared an order of buffalo wings that were way overcooked and relatively small. I ordered the mojo pork quesadilla - it came accompanied with pico de gallo (well, I use the term lightly. It was really diced tomatoes with bits of onion. Nothing like the pico de gallo we get at home). The pork was tender, tasted OK, but rather under-seasoned for what I was expecting. The fact that they offered $2 domestic drafts and they are within an easy walk of several area hotels for us business travelers bumped them from two to 2.5 stars. Since I can't award half a star, I rounded up because they had some good live music tonight. That's my prerogative as a reviewer, right?
(3)Shelly S.
My family came here for lunch on Monday and although we've been here before, this was the first time we all ordered meals. We started with fresh made to order guacamole, and it was very good. Our entrees came out shortly after and the portions were very generous. A few of us had the chicken tacos on flour tortillas ( you can also order these during their happy hour) and they were excellent. The rice and beans also had a good flavor. We were celebrating my birthday, and if you sign up ahead of time for their E-Club, you will get a birthday email for an awesome discount! They match your age as that percentage off your total bill! No other place I know of does that. Give it a try. I think it's better than the current 2 star rating, at least for the food.
(3)Anelle G.
Came here on a Sunday evening. The atmosphere was casual. The food was definitely not authentic nor was it worth the time or money. On the up side, our server was nice and told us that the burritos here suck lol!
(1)Megan S.
Food here is disgusting!!! The tacos taste worse than a taco from Taco Bell. The staff is not friendly and very slow! The drinks are very pricey. Only reason I gave this 2 stars is beause the outdoor patio is really cool in summer. Go somewhere else!!!
(2)Kevin B.
I love the ambiance of the place. I had a great time and it was packed with people. The food sucks, the service isn't anything special, and the drinks are horrible. I would go back just to hang out with friend and drink beer, don't waste your time drinking them margaritas. Over all it was a nice place to hang out, I would eat somewhere else before hand
(2)Antoine L.
I invited 30 friends to come celebrate my birthday here last night. I had to move my party to another bar because of the arrogant racist bouncer checking id's. He called me a chink and said im not getting in. After trying to reason with him in a calm manner, he basically bullied me out of the line and yelling if i could understand english. Wow, stay classy adobe..
(1)M S.
This place is perfect for gathering with friends or family dinner. The food is good and the drinks excellent. Perfect for girls night out.
(4)Jennifer I.
Boy did I feel my age in this joint. My friend's 22 year old daughter recommended Adobe Gilas to us for dinner. Always up for something new (we're not quite THAT old), and fans of Mexican food, we gave it a shot. We walked in and realized that someone wished upon a star for a Mexican Hooters, and his dream came true in Adobe Gilas. First of all, it is much more bar-like than restaurant-like. They have a billion kinds of tequila, their alcoholic drinks come with Crazy Straws, and one of them came in some sort of bikini souvenir glass. "Souvenir glass" is definitely something we left behind in the 90's. Sanka, anyone? Wow, maybe we are *that old*. The waitresses wear a Hooters-like uniform of shorts and tank tops, but unlike Hooters they don't have to wear pantyhose, and I am sure they are grateful for that. My old bag self was cold and kept my jacket on. We had an absolute sweetheart of a server...and I am happy to report that she was not sporting a bumpit (unlike others). We were interested in their tableside guacamole and put that order in while we decided on our entrees. So the guacamole guy came over to do his thing...it is ridiculous how cute he is. I almost asked him if he is in One Direction. He made us some awesome guacamole. I think I'd like to adopt him. Pass me my reading glasses so I can fill out the forms. I ordered a Cuban pork French dip sandwich and my friend got steak enchiladas. The food came out maybe a little too quickly (we were still working on the guac) but it wasn't a huge problem. My friend loved her enchiladas, and my sandwich was fabulous. The fries that came with it were a bit bland, but they weren't bad. I could really go for another one of those sandwiches right now. Brought over by the guacamole dude, preferably. Still feeling like an old bitty, Adobe Gilas is loud. L-O-U-D. They have a stage so I assume they have live music later in the evenings. I can only imagine how much my ears would hurt if we stuck around for when it gets all club-like in there. Maybe bumpits double as ear plugs? The bachelorette party girls a few tables over were starting to spill their drinks and make high-pitched noises, and that was our cue to head out. We both liked our food so much that we'd definitely go back, but maybe lunch would be a better time for those of us who have hit the next plateau in life. Isn't guacamole good for crow's feet?
(4)Olaf K.
How does a place like this survive? Truly awful food & mediocre service. Enchiladas are reminiscent of a 7-11 microwave, black beans straight out of a can, stale chips. When I shared my thoughts on the food with the waitress she could only roll her eyes and shake her head in agreement - obviously she hears the complaints a lot! Have a cold beer here, but don't bother with the food!
(1)Shaun H.
I've been here 4 times now and keep giving it chances to find out what they're good at. The answer? Not much. The food is not just meh, it's actually bad. It isn't easy to so royally screw up Mexican food because even bad Mexican is usually still kind of good in my book. This may be the only exception. Seriously the worst frozen margarita i've ever had. I couldn't get the grossly sticky artificial syrup flavor out of my mouth. It kind of ruined my night. I will say the atmosphere is decent. Just stick to cheap beer. I'd also suggest you ask to sit by the open window/balcony if the weather is nice, but they won't let you even if there are open tables.
(1)Jennifer L.
Went here for a friend's birthday on a very busy Friday night. Had a little trouble finding the entrance to it -- turns out there was a waiting line a half mile long just to get in the joint! We blew right past it thinking the line was for another bar/restaurant next door. Luckily we stumbled upon an unassuming entrance around the corner that apparently no one else seemed to know about. Walked right in. Score! Adobe Gilas is essentially as advertised. A loud, cantina themed establishment with blaring music and people who have no problem stepping over (or on) you to squeeze in to get a place at the bar. Not exactly a place conducive for intimate conversation, like on a first date or catching up with an old friend. It is LOUD and CROWDED. Period. We managed to get a table after waiting around for quite a while. We weren't seated, we just grabbed the next available table that the busboy had barely started cleaning. Our server was fantastic; she was highly attentive and informative of the menu/specials. She also happened to be an old customer of mine at MY work, so that made things fun right off the bat! She took great care of us. The food and drinks were enjoyable, but nothing so out of the ordinary as to make me want to return again and again. I give the Village of Rosemont major props for investing a lot of time and money into really refurbishing their nightlife scene. The Muvico next door is a huge draw, as is the new Rivers Casino that opened up within the past year. I would like to return, but primarily to check out the other surrounding venues. Unless I'm in the mood for an 84 oz. fish bowl of alcohol, well then that's an entirely different story altogether...
(3)Jo L.
I didn't really want to eat here yesterday, but all of the other restaurants had a wait and I was in a hurry to watch a movie. I knew before I walked in this place was going to suck, but I didn't think my niece's chicken finger meal was going to be the best thing that I ate there. We started with guacamole and chips, and it was brownish in color and didn't taste fresh. I ordered the carnitas platter. The rice and corn that came with the meal were wet and soggy. I could only eat 2-3 bites of the carnitas before feeling disgusted. The fajitas were also disgusting and pathetic. I will never go back again.
(1)Rob G.
I love the cuban dip sandwich.
(3)Junior D.
Came to this place with a party of 6 last night as our first stop of bar hopping for my girlfriends Bday.. They let everyone in except me, because my shorts were too long? On a hot summer night?? What a huge disappointment!! This place needs to get there shit together... The minimum wage bouncers at the front door take there job a little too serious.. We gladly took our business to Park Tavern where we partied until 3am with no hassle at all... Do not come to this establishment! This is my first and last time I come here..
(1)LaLaLaLa L.
Depending on why you come will change up the rating a bit. If you're coming to drink, it's a lot of fun. I have had a couple really fun nights here. Sitting outside on the patio and catching up with friends and making fun of young singles is one of my favorite things to do.. and this place is perfect for that. I also like that the outside patio is a little separated from the main room where the dancing and dj is... it makes it easier to hold a conversation (but by no means is it quiet.) Also, if you sign up for their birthday club, you get whatever age you are turning as a percentage off your bill. (i.e turning 30, 30% off total bill) The servers are a bit dim and always give a little more, and I don't think it's intentional. The food is another story. It sucks. Terrible. I would get better Mexican food during a sober trip to TBK (cringe!). Their only saving grace was the mac & cheese, which is sad because that is the furthest thing from "mexican." I will come to drink.. but won't waste my money on food.
(3)Alecia S.
Never again! Margaritas all come from pre-made mixes and are far too sweet. We also ordered some fruity pitcher of juice, bad choice. The food was definitely underwhelming, it might as well be an American place- definitely not Mexican. We sat near this fan that looked like airplane wings and it had a nasty amount of dust on it, along with the projector near it, that worries me about their cleanliness in other aspects of their business. Note: I probably would have liked this place when I was 21, if you're looking to get wasted on fruity drinks and eat crappy drunk food.. come on in!
(1)dave a.
Good beer selection. Pork tacos decent meat was dry. Standard guac. Extra star for beer selection
(4)Valerie J.
This place, for food alone, would elicit disappointment, and 2 stars.. but this place, with the atmosphere of clubby fun on an early Sunday evening - gets 4! Because it's not trying to be an authentico restaurant. It's so much more! The salsa was good, and the food was fairly filling, and there was DANCING, and the service was good (considering how packed they already were!) The DJ mixed a LOT of songs, including "Sweet Child of Mine" - and he did a good job of mixing it up. Would I want to even attempt going here on a Fri or Sat night? No way Jose! But why does this place have 2 stars? You guys don't realize you're not just paying for the food and drinks, but also for the fun? My husband loved his margarita, enjoyed the salsas, and was not impressed by the fajitas. I enjoyed the salsas, found the fajitas fine for a clubby place out in Rosemont, and didn't care for the margaritas (but, since I love dancing, and everyone was really nice to me) I didn't care that I didn't care for them :) Just know what you're getting into: A club that is also a restaurant. A lady at a table near us was probably at least 20 years our senior, was drunk - and having a blast. Some ppl from the Hawaiian pub crawl meandered in and were trying to find fun after an apparently mismanaged event. Other than that, there were just many different groups of ppl out to enjoy their Sunday holiday - and from what I saw, most did. I know I did! I really loved this place, it reminded me of being in my early 20's in Texas again, including some not-great-tex-mex ;D Just get your dance on! And snack a bit! Stop worrying about it being crowded and the food being Just Ok. The food *is* OK but you are in such a fun place! Why complain? :)
(4)Bethany W.
There are better options in Rosemont. Best thing was that I came on $10 fajitas night. Both my guest and I went with the steak option. When the fajitas arrived there was barely any food on the platter. There were only a few tiny pieces of meat. Plus they bring you the smallest portion of sides I've ever seen. If I was to have made a normal fajita there was only enough for 1 & 1/2. I was still hungry after leaving and I'm pretty small. I can't imagine how hungry a guy would be!
(2)Karla Q.
This place is NOT worth spending crazy amounts of money for anything. I'm a 30-something and it could definitely be attributed to this fact however my impressions are as follows Ambiance: it reeks of a spring break college party. The girls are all wearing mini shorts and tank tops all year round (nothing wrong with that at all.... Simply that I want you to picture the scene) the majority of the venue is decorated with hay roofs, surf boards and colorful rustic looking high top tables and chairs. Loud club music after 10 and a beer pong table in the back. It's like Señor frogs meets Chilli's. Food: YIKES. I KNOW they're not advertising themselves as a Mexican place. The menu items themselves indicate it. However, if you're going to USE the ingredients of Latin cuisine... Do it properly. OMG! Carnitas fries: they added MASA (tortilla dough) to heavily seasoned (and ours tasted like they were sitting under the heat lamp for a few hours) waffle fries and they're coated with a white mystery (heavy on the salt again) cheese fries and topped with also over salted carnitas and a wad of (under seasoned) guacamole. The menu said it had pico de gallo which was nowhere to be found. Interestingly they serve it in a skillet... But the food got cold very quickly. Carnitas platter: this was okay except that the beans looked old and the plantains were DRY and blackened. Queso fundido: a blend of spicy cheeses and chips... Wtf?! I got a tortilla boat filled with three mystery cheese SAUCE and a sprinkling of what looked like cheddar for the stringy molten cheese effect and a few mild peppers thrown in there. It made me feel like I was eating some sort of soup... It was NOT appetizing. And again.... Yes I ate it, no I didn't complain/ report it but I held on to a little bit of hope that it would get better. (Did I mention this is the second time I've eaten here? Last time I got a Mac and cheese and THAT was great! Also, no Latin ingredients. Lol) Drinks: not spectacular. Had a raspberry margarita and a blue margarita. The raspberry was served in a plastic cup with a sugar rim (ew) and the blue in a glass with a salt and lime rim. However.... They don't taste like anything distinct... The raspberry tasted like lemonade my friend got a strawberry one and it tastes like cherry..... The liquor was mild. Maybe a half shot. Cleanliness: I'd give it about four stars. The bathroom was relatively clean except for the overflowing trash cans in the stalls. The floors and tables are clean, the bar and dinnerware looked clean.... The menus.... EWWW!! They were sticky and greasy. Service: great. The waitresses were nice and service was fast. Our waitress was very attentive. Five stars for service. :). Conclusion: they need a new marketing manager (everything sounds like a generic frat house wrote the menu I.e: raspberita, crevesarita, sangerita.... Really?) And they need a food consultant to amp up this menu. C'mon! Great location, awesome team and young and hip clientele? Needs nicer food and knock your socks off drinks.
(1)Nicole M.
I am with many of the other reviewers, this place is just ok. My friend and I went here for dinner before going to see a movie. We arrived right at dinner time but were able to get a seat right away which was plus. We were seat right next to the open park area which was also nice because there was lots of people watching to be done because there was a concert in the park last night. It was a few minutes before our waitress arrived and she truly was the saving grace for this place. She was sweet and attentive. Food portions were smaller than most but the tacos were good and I really like the chips and salsa that came with my tacos.
(2)Bernardo S.
This place was better than I expected , I ordered the carne asada fries a different take than I have had but actually good -Great service and helpful staff . The chicken tacos are decent - the fajitas are great .
(5)Courtney H.
Not a fan. Went Saturday night around 6 for a bachelorette party. We had reservations and were sat right away and the place was empty. Our server was very slow and messed up some orders. Yes we were a group of 10 but then give us 2 servers. Lord knows the rest were just standing around talking. By the time we left the place was packed. My shredded chicken tacos were actually really good and they had a ton of chicken, but what kind of "mexican" place doesn't give out chips and salsa? We had the dip trio and the portions were small but the queso was pretty good. I wouldn't go back, but that's just me.
(2)Ryan S.
This place is really weird. The time I went, the bouncer wouldn't let my Pakistani friend in because he didn't have a license, even though he had his passport with him as proof of age. I went inside to check it out and it was full of transgender people making out.
(2)Inesa T.
Came here with clients for late lunch and was told we can't sit outside patio because they have a party at 6pm. It was 3:30pm and we were going to stay only for an hour. They said no. Will not come back and will not have our company party here. Update - after lunch at German place - across the park way - they still had all tables by the windows. So much for setting up for a party.
(1)Edward R.
Great place to have some drinks, hang out by the balcony on the second floor and take in the nice scenery MB Financial has to offer. At night this place lights up really nice, its is a very chill spot to be at!
(5)Grayson M.
This place really does bite. Funny that is their motto, but it's true. Had to pay 5$ for chips and salsa, no refills. Seriously? Maybe it's just that I'm from Texas and you get free chips and salsa before you even order drinks. I think their salsa is from new York city anyway. My quesadillas were brought out wrong, and when corrected were suppressed to be grilled chicken. It was mostly cheese. No prices for most drinks. They ran out of 20 oz glasses and brought beer in clear solo cups. 16 oz but promised it was 20, got charged for 20 oz. Wife's burrito was OK, but chewy steak. Bottom line. Save your money and go to taco bell. Edit* the breeze was nice.
(1)Javy B.
Amazing service and the best deal on margarita pitchers around! Great nachos, guacamole and fajitas! Definitely a cool place to come for dinner and drinks!
(4)Danielle S.
I don't think I would really consider this a Mexican restaurant. It's more of a bar than anything else. Yes, they serve tacos...but it's not authentic by any means. It hides upstairs above the Sugar Factory. I came here with my friend for a few drinks and something to munch on. I don't think I have ever been to a Mexican restaurant where you didn't get free chips and salsa. That just screams cheap. This place is just as expensive as everything else in the area, but not nearly as nice. We ordered the chips w/ 3 dips. The dips were good (especially the cheese), but the portions were skimpy. Speaking of skimpy...it reminds me of the waitress's attire. Anyways...we got a few beers because they were cheap and we went on our way. They do have the fish bowls, but from other reviews it sounds like they are watered down and not worth the money. Also, there were kids running around everywhere screaming, and no one said a thing. Compared to all of the other places in the area, I wouldn't come back here.
(2)Alia P.
The food here is pretty average. Nothing really special. The guac was OK. They probably have good drink specials, but I really didn't come to drink which I think was my first mistake. Service wasn't stellar. OK for a quick bite but I don't really think I would go back.
(2)Zuniria C.
I am currently sitting at the patio here and just wanted to express my frustration. One of the worst services I've had in a long time. It's actually the second time I have experienced this here. First time I ordered a drink and ended up chewing on glass. Awesome. Decided to give this place another chance since my family was hungry and we waned tacos. Currently they have lost our ticket and we had to wait an hour for the food to come out. The place is half empty and not busy at all so I don't see how they could have lost a ticket for a family of 5. 3 orders of Tacos come out cold and they omit the fact that we ordered rice and beans with our orders. Second they forget my niece's Mac and cheese. The manager did come and apologize but we will never eat at this establishment again. Very disappointed.
(1)Jim C.
Have to agree with the two star raters on this one. Kind of bland food, average service and quality of food. Nothing special about this joint.
(2)Shannan H.
Sharks tacos crayons and crazy straws for the kids .. Cut price margaritas for mum and dad .. win win
(4)Janet E.
Hmm...we were hoping for better but this place did not meet my expectations. I was craving some chicken wings so I ordered the 8 piece in-bone chicken wings platter. The chicken wings had very little meat on them because they were so small. They were fried crispy but were super greasy. It was supposed to be garlic and parmesan flavored but I did not get any of those flavors on the wings. I ended up dipping my chicken in a side of ranch sauce to get some flavor. Service was nice but inattentive. The bathroom was clean but the floors were super sticky. I don't think we'll be back.
(2)Danielle P.
What a fun spot! While its typical Mexican/ tex Mex dining, its in a great location and the food is pretty good. The portions are on the slim side but thats actually ok. One thing, they should make it so you can mix and match your tacos but... we had the guacamole, it was good. The drinks looked great.. I didnt have one as I was there on a biz lunch.. next time.
(4)Gwen E.
I came here for my friends birthday party...it has good atmosphere and good music but omg it gets so packed...we all felt like sardines in a can. When we arrived we had to wait over an hour for a table but the positive point was as soon as we sat our waitress promptly took our orders and we did not have to wait to long for our meals. I had the chicken quesadillas which were average, nothing outstanding. Now the fishbowl was delicious ..it was so good and yummy! There was a few ppl dancing when the dj started playing the music but it wasnt necessarily a legit dance floor. Overall it was an ok time just the wait was out of control and it gets so packed..its hard to move around and maneuver. ..I.also recommend that they definitely expand the women's bathroom. ..the wait alone was 350min...it definitely needs more than 3 stalls!
(2)Anna L.
Ehh. The drinks were good. The atmosphere is OK. The food is sub par. The only reason why I ate my tacos was because I was super hungry and I was drinking. Don't go here expecting to have authentic Mexican food by any means. They describe themselves as "Tex-Mex." I would describe it more like.. that wannabe "mexican" food you get in California. Its just weird. My tacos had a weird sauce on them that I had to scrape off. My husband had the steak fajitas and he said the meat was tough and it was the worst flavor he ever had for fajitas. We also had other people with us who all had the same reaction.."well.. it was OK. I just ate it." We had guacamole for an appetizer.. and that was at least good. Our server was really nice, the drinks were good and the place was fun. Id go back for drinks, but not the food.
(2)Nora C.
Comming here I knew what to expect. It's a college bar with a señor frogs feel to it. Their focus is in the drinks and huge fish bowls. We ordered our food, I ordered the blackened fish tacos which where pretty good especially the mango salsa that was on them. The food is definitely not authentic Mexican food so if that is what you are looking for you should go elsewhere. We had a pitcher of their signature Lobo margarita, it was tasty but I really did not taste the alcohol in it but again still tasty. If your looking for a fun laid back experience with ok food and very big drinks which do have decent prices then go to adobe goals. One good thing is that they did validate our parking! Saved us 13 dollars!
(3)Scott I.
Service was not great, very long wait times to be served either food or drinks. My opinion save yourself some time an money an visit the other options that are near by.
(2)Steven L.
Pretty sure that the pitcher of margaritas we ordered was mix only. My wife and I could not taste any booze whatsoever. In addition, the food was just okay. I had the fajita burrito and my wife had the taco salad.i know this is the suburbs, but this is close enough to Chicago that the Mexican food should be to notch.
(2)O.M. R.
Lunch at this place is very quiet. I had the shrimp quesadilla and my husband a loaded chicken quesadilla. Both tastes fresh and flavorful, but apparently the size was an issue with the hubby 'cause he ordered another one. Hahahah:)) it tasted THAT GOOD!
(5)Kristofer D.
If I could give negative stars I would! Waited 5 minutes to be seated and the place was half empty. Waitress was nice but I ordered a dos xx and got an IPA. Waited 5 minutes for our drink after ordering and then we decided to leave.
(1)Gerardo L.
I have to say, I have been here a couple of times during the day and on Monday nights for the $15 fishbowls, and I have no encountered anything crazy like the previous reviews. Now, the fishbowls are delicious, but where is the liquor??? The UV cherry was so weak & same with the 3 olives chum bucket.... Weak weak weak, but delicious. On to the food. I have had their burrito in the past, it was fine. Today I had their carne asada fries. The waffle fries are great, can't go wrong with that, but I felt like it was soaked and the meat was tasteless. Oh and our server charged us $20 for the fishbowl on Monday night, I had to tell her to fix it. No big deal. I fear coming in Friday or Saturday night here, it looks too clustered.
(4)Byron O.
Never coming back in my life, terrible service. The waitress constantly bringing the check to the table when we were still ordering drinks.
(1)Chickago K.
Save your souls with this place. We were seated at 7:00 pm we ordered the salsa, guac with chips, carne asada fries for appetizers party of six. All horrible and taste so fake. The guacamole was terrible , not fresh avocados at all just prepackaged foods there. You can imagine the dinners. Anyway long story short, the waitress was nice and couldn't be anymore perfect to serve us. The food took to long we got out at 9:30. Drinks are watered down, food sucks. Never will I go back!
(1)Trinia T.
Loved the place and the atmosphere! My company rented out the place and we had a great time. The DJ was great, played a good, diverse selection of music. The food was really good as well. I would definitely go back.
(4)Justine M.
This place should take a good hard look, went here to meet up with some peeps after work (I didn't even know what it was) I was denied at the door because of my hand tattoo, and then they added the fact that I had neck tattoos........ Like excuse me Wtf?! I couldn't believe it, I never thought I would write a bad yelp review, but this place inspired me. Trust me when I say I was some what thankful when I was told no hand,neck, or face tats allowed , it's definitely not my scene anyways. they kept pointing at the sign for their dress code and it says no timbs, and much much more .... Anyways some dude hosting a party there had timbs on kept & goin in and out of this place. This place is just tacky!
(1)Andrea H.
The door is a little hard to spot from outside just because it's an upstairs establishment but you just go up 2 flights of stairs to get to the restaurant which isn't bad at all (we later learned there's also an elevator.) We went to the bar right away. Just a drinks and appetizers kinda night for us but the restaurant looked really nice and busy! They also had a live band playing and they were awesome. Loud enough to appreciate them, but not so loud where it was difficult to have a conversation with those around you. Our bartender Indre greeted us right away and told us the specials. We were feeling ambitious and shared a Margarita pitcher between two of us! After hearing the flavors, we asked to mix mango and raspberry and they were more than happy to oblige. We decided we needed some food to help us finish our pitcher so we got an order of the nachos which was ordered and delivered within 10 min! So happy and so satisfying! I felt like our bartender was very attentive and we had a wonderful experience. The atmosphere was the right mix of hip and casual and it was great place to grab a couple of drinks and some eats! Definitely will be here again!
(4)Elisabeth C.
Beer came quickly, and the fajitas were pretty good - similar to Chilis.
(3)Ben B.
One of the worst places, the service is horrendous! Waitresses have no idea how to do their jobs. Avoid at all costs. The food was mediocre. Tables all around us were waiting on service and they all stand at bar picking their butts. They even comped all our food because of the wait and bad service and we didn't even complain
(1)Christine G.
THIS PLACE IS A JOKE! RUDE AND CLASSLESS. WHY ARE YOU STILL OPEN? The requirement to get in are ridiculous. Why are there requirements? Who are you?You are a bar in Rosemont, IL, *crickets*. LOL. ZERO STARS, is what this place deserves. Don't go there. If you're an out of towner, it's not worth it. It's lame. Trust me.
(1)Karolina T.
Location is awesome. They have a great outdoor patio and the food is pretty good. What Adobe's lacks is properly trained staff. Our waitress was a total space case. She forgot to put in the starter and mixed up our drinks. For our entree, she forgot to bring the tortillas and dipping sauce. I have never been here at night, but the line is always out the door. The place is pretty small and i hear it gets really trashy after 7pm.
(3)Noah H.
This place is disgusting - everything is disgusting- the food is horrible, blackened shrimp were boiled, steak burrito avoid at all costs it is soaked in a disgusting cream sauce. The staff was 95% women all wearing disgusting shorts and tank tops with their flesh hanging out everywhere, disgusting. Everyone in my group is about to vomit from this disgusting place. Do not ever go here, disgusting.
(1)Meg P.
This place was cute when it first opened up. It got old, real fast.... Nowadays, I can't stand going there. The food has never been good.. I don't know why this is labeled as "Mexican", it's not authentic at all. Comparable to Taco Bell. Adobe is too noisy and ghetto. The bouncers or security pick and choose who can come inside. There's a dress code, yet it is still trashy! No white tees, baseball hats, tank tops, etc. The line is usually real long to get in after 10pm. Adobe is always too crowded.. Takes forever to order a drink. The bartenders seem overwhelmed and/or do NOT know what they are doing. The drinks are way over priced with very little alcohol in them... Adobe Gilas is my least favorite bar at Rosemont's The Park. And there's average 3-4 fights every time I've gone. Too many douche bags; no thanks!!! The only positive thing I can write; summer time evenings are decent, with live music outside. This joint has opened windows to watch the band while drinking. I would take shots or drink beer, and not order margaritas or anything mixed because you won't be getting much liquor.
(2)Christine B.
Love this place. Love the atmosphere, drinks are fun and the crowd is great. Love the Rosemont entertainment district
(5)I D.
I'm only giving this place one star bc it's the lowest rating possible. My only advice is to STAY AWAY!!! Not only are the drinks extremely watery but when I explained this to the manager he says this is how their drinks are made. I was beyond frustrated by his response, I left the drink on the table after only taking 2 sips... The manager never once offered to remake it or give me something different. Needless to say... I will NEVER return! Also the chips and salsa were blah... $30 down the drain! This was by far the worst restaurant experience I've ever had! COMPLETE FAIL!
(1)Terrel K.
Open view is beautiful.the wings were unseasoned and lame.drinks are koolaid on ice a no go fo sho.will go again but I will reserve a outside seat,order water and sneak in my smoque BBQ and a bottle of remy.
(2)Reda K.
My husband and I wanted to visit here every sense they open , it makes you feel like you are in Vegas at Margaritaville. But was very disappointed. The pictures of the drinks which you get to keep the glass are a send off the drinks didnt have enough alcohol I didn't even get a buzz (and Im not a big drinker so one drink should have hit me).Then we ordered chicken wings BBQ flavor and Cajun flavor garlic flavor no seasoning at all..but the scenary is great especially on a warn evening...husband had the big pitcher it was more ice in the pitcher then anything. Don't think we will be returning
(2)P F.
Good place to drink but the food leaves something to be desired. I ordered the shrimp appetizer and it was like 10 popcorn shrimp in butter. It was a joke. The table was dirty and I would not eat there again. Went for drinks in the se complex and the waitress laughed when I told her that I ate at Adobe.
(1)Jon O.
This isn't a bad stop for what it is.... What is it? It kinda strikes me as a campy beach bar you'd find somewhere along the coast in florida that caters specifically to tourists. Beergaritas, cheap mexican/bar food and a lot of whacky beach themed stuff hanging from the walls. They even have the tiki bar type setup for their main bar area. I had the chips and salsa and my GF had the quesadilla. Neither were spectacular but both were filling. Also, the prices here were very reasonable. The service was good and I can't really say anything bad about the place from my experience but having been so many of these places along the east coast there isn't a lot that stands out either. I'd imagine if you hit this place for a friday or saturday night with the right group of friends you could probably have a pretty good time.
(3)J J.
Worst dinner of 2014, easily! I should've gone with my better instincts, upon walking in here and left....that's what I wanted to do, but since I had never been here, and I was hungry....and against my better judgement, I opted to stay. This is one of the very few times, that I didn't research/yelp, before going. I was just really hungry....well, never again will I make that mistake. I really wish I would've read the reviews, before coming. Maybe, when I was in my early 20s, I would I have liked it. You seriously have to have no taste buds or just not care what you're eating or drinking at this place. Every other reviewer already summed up this place perfectly. We went on a weekday night and business was pretty good, but definitely not busy...I really wouldn't recommend this place to anybody, for anything....it's terrible, in every sense...there's no two ways about it.....no way I would come back here, not even if I was paid. Bad food, bad, watered-down drinks, filled with ice....bad service, from servers with attitudes, who hate their jobs....and my fish was not remotely fresh at all....I was sick for days, as a result. One bite of the fish, and I knew, but I continued to eat it, cuz I was hungry. I ate as fast as I could, so that I couldn't taste it as much. I didn't want to complain, because it was clear to me, that they didn't give one iota about customer service or quality of anything there. If I was a 21-year old guy, who cared about boobs, then that's the only thing that's here. It stops there! It takes much more than short shorts, cleavage-baring tank tops, make-up, done-up hair, fake tans etc, to make me want to leave a fair, decent, or good tip...and it takes more than boobs and booty, to make me want to return to a place...bottom line is there's no substance here at all.
(1)AJ M.
Came here a couple of months ago. The food is okay kinda expected better for its price. The environment is different kinda fun like a nicer chilis. At this place turns into a pseudo club filled with all sorts of people. It gets packed, although it gives off college campus bar but not in a good way especialy since it is in Rosemont. Compared to its other Rosemont bars this isnt as classy, nice but can more fun with bigger groups! Deff gotta go back in the summer!
(3)Kasia L.
I wish no stars were possible. My boyfriend and I came here for a quick bite before our movie. We were cutting it short on time, so we were ready to deal with those consequences. Thankfully the 1 star is all on them! We came and got seated in that heated patio area. It took our server a minute (too long) to get there to ask us what we would like to drink. The signs said they have 30 beers on tap, I believe, and when asked what they carry she sighed a sign of annoyance and grabbed a drink menu. (Not even close to 30 beers)- which isn't an issue, but it added to the over all annoyance of the whole experience by the end. We asked her to put in our food order first in that case while we deliberated our beverage. Chicken and pepper-jack quesedilla with a side of pic-de-gallo, lettuce and sour cream for me, and a chicken sandwich for him. She went to put in the order and just didn't come back. I guess the friends she invited that were there for their discount were more important. She didn't even bring any water. Fiiiinally, she remembered she had a table and came back to see if we needed anything. We ordered a beer each that was new. I ordered some IPA, and he took a Belgian. The beer and food came pretty much at the same time. She handed us the beer, the runner handed us the food and she was gone, not to be seen until we had our bill to pay. Also, not a fork to be found. The "meal" was heartbreaking. Last time I checked, pico-de-gallo is more than chopped tomatoes!!! Also a quesedilla should probably not only be filled in the very little tip. It's ridiculous. The chicken sandwich apparently wasn't too great either, because the sauce wasn't Mexican style but curry based....... hm??? And finally, if you are going to try and be a pretentious bar/restaurant and compete with downtown, clean your taps. I guarantee they have not been cleaned since opening! Also, the band does not need to be screaming into the microphone- or at least put down the volume in the location. They are supposed to set a mood and keep up the ambiance, not make me choke on my food. Not going back.
(1)Matt S.
I have been here a number of times during weekends (usually ~9 pm) and I have no major complaints. Late nights can certainly get crazy. Anyway, I personally can't complain about the service. Every time I've been here I have had a nice server and never had to wait a long time to get my order. I agree with others here that some servers might not know the menu (both food & drink) as well as they should, but that's not going to ruin my experience. If the server didn't know something, she would just find out and return to our table. No big deal. Nights can get a little crowded. The younger crowd takes over but there's still a good mix of people. Lots of cute girls and bros around... reminds me of TV spring break sometimes. Outdoor seating area gives a nice little view over the whole Park area. Food isn't great but it definitely isn't bad. For what it is and the kind of place Adobe Gilas is, the quality is just fine. Like I mentioned before, think of a TV spring break type of place. Do you really expect gourmet 5-star food? It's about the atmosphere here and, in my opinion, this place is fun. There's live music, TVs, and lots of people watching to be done. Costs are reasonable. Never a cover to get in. Most food is under $10, cocktails ~$6, and beer ~$4. Specialty drinks are a bit more. Colorful straws, novelty cups/containers (which you get to keep), and tasty drinks are always fun to have at the table! Cocktails aren't super strong but I've never had one super weak either. They can validate your parking ticket here too. To Adobe Gilas: keep someone at that back door (near parking garage). I've definitely seen people walk in and just seat themselves.
(3)Heather J.
Adobe Gilas just opened a few weeks ago, but I've already eaten there twice. I love the atmosphere, it made me feel like I was on vacation! Also, the servers were very friendly and as helpful as they can be. I've only gone on Friday nights, and there are events every Friday, which definitely livens the place up even more. The food is pretty good. I've had their Nachos ($4 during Happy Hour) and Chicken Nachos as appetizers. The Chicken Nachos were very flavorful, but their $4 nachos were not as good (obviously)! Their Mahi Enchiladas were good, but they were nothing special - they definitely tasted "homemade," but they weren't something I'd go out of my way for. The second time I went, I ordered Steak Quesadilllas. They were much better than the Enchiladas, but again, something I could really get anywhere. My boyfriend's Tacos were amazing, though - definitely next on my list of items to order there! I also enjoyed their Fried Ice Cream. The drinks are pretty delicious. We had a 64 oz. margarita ($17) and a 48 oz. ($20) margarita with 2 coronas. I definitely recommend getting a 48 oz. over a 64 oz. if you are sharing your drink - the 64 oz. was served in a take-home mug that was filled to the rim with ice. The 48 oz. was served in a take-home margarita glass with less ice, and with the beers, it seemed like there was a lot more to drink for only a couple dollars more. I live really close to Adobe Gilas and I would definitely go again to try new dinner selections. It's a great social environment and a fun place to go. While the food wasn't anything too out of the ordinary, it's reasonably priced, and nowhere else that close has that same kind of drink selection, along with entertainment.
(4)Phillip M.
This place is fantastic!! I'm from Orlando, FL so I'm familiar with Adobe Gilas and the Rosemont location did not disappoint. The atmosphere was great on a Saturday night and the food was fantastic. We had a party of 17 and the server had no problem splitting the bill or helping us snag stools and additional tables so we wouldnt have to split up. Patron shots, margarita pitchers, brown liquor, corona's we had it all and it was more than reasonable. I definitely recommend this place for anyone looking for a great place to grab a bite before getting the night started.
(4)Mark B.
I really wanted to like it more since the one in Orlando was really good. We went on Saturday afternoon for lunch and had no interest in the bar scene or nightlife. We had a really good lunch in Orlando and thought we'd give it a try. We started with the cheese queso with spicy beef. I believe it states the chips are homemade and if they are it was a few days ago. Nonetheless, the cheese queso with beef was very good and comes in a eatable shell. My immediate thoughts were so far so good what is everyone complaining about. One of my daughters had a chicken quesadilla that tasted like it had packaged chicken in it but the guacamole was really good. The other daughter had wings with BBQ sauce which where OK. I had the Mac n Cheese with Bacon and it was just aweful. It had no cheese sauce to speak of. They added bread crumbs which just soaked up the little bit of sauce that was on the spiral macaroni. The bacon seemed also like it was pre-cooked from a package. Lastly, the waitress was young enough to be my daughter and kept calling me 'Hun'. It got so ridiculous that my kids started laughing at her. It was great they validated the parking and I'd do the guacamole and queso if in the area before a hockey game or concert. Great location but they need to get there act in order.
(2)Catie V.
I'm glad I actually ended up finding my way to this restaurant because let me tell you, going through the parking lot which leads to this restaurant is a bitch and half. I don't want to sound overly *damsel in distress* but I straight up felt like a lab rat. So if you find yourself lost on the way here consider that to be a positive note because eventually you'll fumble into the right place. Overall, I loved it here. It reminded me of Uncle Fatty's in Lakeview because they too provide humongo fish aquariums full of booze-except it's a bit bigger. The stellar margarita pitcher specials drove my friends and I in-$10 for a large pitcher of speciality ritas plus a $1.50 extra shot? Hell yes. I'm really not a fan of margaritas 95% of the time, but I slurped these down like like there was no tomorrow-they tasted like candy. We ended up getting the blue rita and our extra shot came in a plastic shark figurine -it was so freaking cute. Our waitress was super attentive but hey- we were great customers. I ordered an upside down pineapple cake shot and an oatmeal cookie shot- they were amazing. One thing that kind of cracked me up that I'm just putting out there, not deducting points, but the soundtrack was hysterical. It went from N'SYNC to Celine Dion's christmas, to Christina Aguilera, super nostalgic 90's jams, very fun to belt out when that big ol' rita's kicking in. The crowd was fairly young for the most part-mid twenties early thirties-ish? Overall, this place served some damn good drink and the atmosphere is fun. I will definitely come here again for the great prices and quality of beverages.
(4)Jay B.
Terrible. I went to this place when it was relatively new to try out their Taco Tuesday with a few friends. Their food is NOTHING close to being authentic, which okay - can't expect every so-called Mexican place to be, but it was gross. Service is terrible. We asked our server what came on the tacos, sour cream being one of the things. She brought us all tacos that had zero sour cream, so we asked for some on the side. She brought us 3 little cups of it... which showed up on our bill as her charging us for 7 sour creams! First of all, she said it was included. Second, where the hell did she get charging us 7 for 3 cups. Also, another time we were seated, got our drinks and some appetizers, and then 5 minutes asked to move tables so they could set up a beer pong table. Why even sit us there if you're going to make us carry our own food and drinks to a different table? Servers here don't use their brains. Drinks are okay. Overpriced most of the time. Every time that my friends have chosen to come here and drink it's nothing special. Not coming here anymore
(1)Vicki S.
Came here for dinner on a Saturday night. Had a reservation for 6 people, we were seated right away. Very loud inside, and I have to agree with all these other yelp reviews about the sub-par food. No flavor, very bland. And the margaritas were really watery.
(2)Jess W.
*sigh* I don't know who had the brilliant idea of opening this place.. but they should have just left it as an idea - and nothing more. This place was a complete and total cesspool. The food is inedible, the drinks are sub par at best, and the staff, when present, is clueless. Oh, and to all the ladies out there - If you don't feel like getting groped every 10-15 minutes, don't come here. The "bouncers" certainly aren't too concerned for your safety. And be sure to wear some close toed shoes, too. The floors are sticky and gross, and both times I've been unfortunate enough to go to this place, the bathroom floor had what I HOPE was water everywhere. Not to mention there's usually a huge crowd of insanely drunk women who will literally fight you for a spot in line. For anyone who decides to go here - I suggest going on a rainy day. That way, you can rinse the filth off the second you walk outside. Or, you can just stand outside and watch the show. When security decides to do their job, more often than not, you'll see them throwing women a third of their size into the cement pavement for no particular reason. Overall - It's atrocious. I'm actually surprised it's still open.
(1)Thera D.
The food was ok, pretty basic mexican food. Not authentic. I went for my 30th birthday, was treated with a special tasty birthday shot. The best thing about it was the fried ice cream! There was live music until about 10:30 (the guy could sing but he kept singing slow songs and my guest and I started yawning) Then the DJ starting playing and the place turns into a club/bar. There isn't an official dance floor, people kind of made their own near the DJ and around their tables. The kind of music is a mix but it was an alright scene for a chill night and a drink. The drinks by the way were watered down (like most reviews) but a bucket of margaritas was only $12 and Coronas were $4
(3)Sergio R.
These guys are terrible with their DJ's They made me "tryout" from 11pm-3:30am on a sunday night. I didn't get paid, the manager Matt didn't even say thank you and on top of that I had to pay for the 2 beers that I drank! WHAT THE HECK IS THAT?! I also called them back 3 times over the course of 2 months and finally the manager Brett who responded to this listing very bluntly told me that he had other things to worry about and that I was at the bottom of his to do list. Hah
(1)Celia K.
Some friends and I went there after we hard a lot of good things about them. When first trying to find the door we couldn't even do that. You have to go upstairs to even get to them. We went there for dinner and drinks and weren't to happy at all. Our food was just ok nothing special about it. We had their fish bowl to share and all it tasted like was grape juice. We ended up leaving and going next door to that bar and then stayed there. I don't think I'll ever be going back
(2)Dave F.
I hoped this place would be better than it was... Fill one hand with hope and the other with sh... well you know how that story ends! The drinks are completely watered down and over priced. If a human can drink an entire pitcher of margaritas pass a breathalyzer test with ease you are not putting enough Tequila in your pitchers of margaritas. At twenty dollars for a pitcher I expect a decent amount of Tequila. The clientele was all over the board from your wannabe cougars to wannabe thug nastys. The music was as all over as the patrons. There would be three country songs followed by rap. It was just weird. We were seated in was what the corner of the outside patio. This would have been prime on a June night but in mid March it kind sucks because they have plastic walls that move with the wind! It is generally cold outside so they had the heat blasting and depending on which seat at our table you were at you had a coat on or were sweating. The seat/stools they have absolutely suck. Our waitress was great; very attentive and chesty. The food was what I would consider below average for the price. Not bad but not worth the money. The parking lot is a pain but at least they validated my parking. All in all, I have no intention of going back unless there is an insane special or they actually put liquor in there drinks...
(2)Acuragirl86 C.
This bar is awesome! This is a place where you have great music and a great view. A place to hang out with friends or go with your date. If you wanna go bar to bar then you hit the right spot.
(4)Buddy H.
Food is terrible. Terrible. Brown lettuce, dry chicken, stale chips, cheap shreaded cheese. For 1/2 the price you'd be better off at Chipolte. That said, the space is nice and the service was fantastic. Maybe just stick to drinks.
(1)Dan M.
The Yelps I read are correct. The food here is not good. If you can imagine Mexican food at a nursing home, you would be on target. On a scale from 1 to 10 the spiciness of the food is a 2. The quality of the food would be a 1. Even the rice and the beans are bad. How can you screw that up? There is good energy here. The bar is busy and fun. Just be sure not to order any food.
(1)C B.
I went there last night for dinner with my husband and kids. We liked it. The atmosphere was spring breakish. No DJ when we were there, but that didn't matter. We all like the music they were playing. Our server was very nice. Appetizer and drinks were good. Our food came fast, hot and we all liked what we ordered. Shredded chicken burrito was a perfect size. I think if we were in the area again I would consider going back.
(4)Amanda O.
Went on a Saturday night and it was pretty packed. Very frat-boy-ish with too much hair gel in one room. That aside, the food was pretty good. Had the fish tacos which came with expertly made rice. And my friend had the shrimp po-boy which had some good flavor to it but was way too salty (and the french fries sucked). All-in-all it was okay. Out of all the restaurant bar places to go to in that plaza this one was fun but I felt a little too old to be in there after 11 pm and I'm not even 30 yet.
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(1)Danny P.
TRASH PLACE... No service. Walked in and was seated by front staff. The place was not busy at all. Several tables around us were empty and 2 were occupied. A waitress walked passed us several times with not once acknowledging us or saying a simple hello. Her friends later came in and were seated two tables over to us. She immediately took a seat with them and started to chat. We walked out after 15 minutes of non-service on a Sunday early evening. We asked the front hostess for a manager and advised her of our situation. She asked us where we were seated. Keep in mind that she's the person who seated us and there was no waiting that day and it was NOT busy. No manager was available for us to talk to.
(1)Jessica J.
This place is another poop hole! Food is horrible !!! This place is over priced on everything.. The staff is rude! They get over packed.. Idk why because the place sucks. They have little dangerous stage for dancing that gets over crowded from all the lame music they play...The fish bowls have hardly no liquor in them and its mostly juice..Do not come here.
(1)Kristen F.
Very very meh and ok. The guac was overly limey which isn't a problem for me but it was for my friend and I recognize its not for everyone. The servers were overly attentive like to the point of being obnoxiously attentive with someone stopping by every 5 mins. I like a mix of attentiveness and "leave me the eff alone" so I can have a conversation without being interrupted every other sentence. I left here thinking that I don't need to do that again and the bar atmosphere isn't really my thing, kind of like Spring Break except without the beach, bikini's and its in ya know Rosemont instead of some place actually fun and exotic.
(3)Valerie S.
The location is very convenient to other activities (movie theater and short drive from casino). However, we felt that the food was overpriced for the quality and quantity. I had the fajita special, which was fine, but nothing that would bring me back. My husband said the same thing about his enchiladas. The outdoor patio was nice and the service was pretty good. I was surprised to find a Mexican place that doesn't offer complimentary chips and salsa though.
(2)Stacy M.
To be fair a lot of these reviews were written when Adobe's first opened and yes the staff was inexperienced, i mean DUHH the place had just opened! But now this is the place to be at the PARK! Great staff, great food, and a fun and inviting staff. In my opinion the wings here are better than Buffalo Wild Wings and don't make you feel as though you ate bricks as BWW's does! Bartenders are amazing! What people need to understand is when the bar is slammed and you see them running around getting drinks, be patient...The bar is PACKED obviously your gonna have to wait a sec! This is a fun atmosphere and makes you feel like your on vacation when clearly your not! Cheers you up! I love Adobe Gilas!
(5)Sarah C.
I'm waffling between 2 and 3 stars... I was staying at the Aloft hotel very nearby on Super Bowl Sunday, so a coworker and I walked over to get some dinner and expected the place to be hopping. Not the case at all. We were there for two hours and there were never more than 4 tables occupied in the whole place. Kind of telling... So apparently this place is known for their tequila and not so much their food. They like to serve alcohol and almost added the food to the menu as an afterthought, thinking the drinkers may want a little snack. Because of a clear lack of vegetarian options, I ordered a quesadilla, which actually was supposed to include chicken, but I requested it without. It was served with pico and sour cream, and I paid $1 more to add guacamole, which the server said was housemade and very good. The quesadilla arrived and I wish I had thought to take a picture. It was ridiculously tiny and looked like something a child could make in the microwave. The guac was good, though and worth the extra cost. I also saw some reviewers complaining about their pico de gallo, but I liked it. It was fresh and I ate it with a fork when I was all done with my quesadilla. My coworker ordered 10 boneless wings that were on special that night. She said they were extremely dry and tasted like they had been frozen. She ate only 4 of them and did not want to take the rest back to the hotel. She also ordered a house salad, which looked great. It was iceberg lettuce dripping in cheese and their pico. After I finished my small quesadilla, I ordered a house salad too. Yum yum! After finishing our less-than-satisfying dinners, we decided we wanted dessert. There are four options here and we went with the chocolate nachos, which are tortillas cut into triangles, deep fried, covered in cinnamon sugar, drizzled in chocolate sauce and served with vanilla ice cream. The tortillas weren't as hard/crispy as I'd expected, which is good! The chocolate sauce tasted extremely chemically, if you know what I mean. Overall, meh. Service was great! I wish I could remember our server's name, but she was wonderful. She was new, but wasn't afraid to go ask her manager if she didn't know something. She was chatty, but didn't linger. She kept our water glasses full all night. I did think the restaurant was pretty chilly, but that might have been helped had it just been a little fuller. We did not order any alcohol, but the best part of our dinner was the $2 house salad? That is pretty silly!!
(2)John W.
Worst Mexican food I've ever had. Literally no flavor whatsoever. The pitcher of margaritas tasted like watered down lime juice. Only positives was the friendly waitresses. Too bad as they have a nice layout upstairs with an open air concept
(1)Ray E.
No flavor "Mexican" food and it was always cold. Been here several times for lunch meeting my buddy and our food is always cold and bland. View is nice tho ;).
(2)Beth A.
adobe gilas is the 'mexican' cheeseburger in paradise ...subpar food...slooooooooooooooow service...foofy drinks...hit or miss live music great indoor patio...tons of tvs (hello fb sundays on the projection screen)...door opens up to the parking garage (free w validation)
(3)Shannon D.
From the moment I walked in, I started to second guess my decision to eat at Adobe Gila's. Yep. I should have trusted the reviews that were already on Yelp. When it comes to food, drinks (other than bottled beer), and even the waitress' uniforms (???) - This place could not have it more wrong. I came during "Happy Hour" which runs 4-8 M-F, and offers $1.50 tacos and a self - serve chips/salsa stand. Cute idea, but the chips were stale, and the stand itself was a mess. Unfortunately we had to sit inside due to the 95 degree weather, though it might be a much better experience on the patio. We also ordered guacamole, which our waitress said was "Freshly made" - More like out of a jar, one of the worst I've had at a restaurant. We both had the $1.50 tacos, which was a huge mistake, although I shouldn't have expected much. My friend also had a margarita, which she said was watered down and tasted cheap. The only redeeming quality of this place is the service, our waitress regularly came back to ask if we needed anything, and was very apologetic when i sent back my beef tacos and ordered a burger (which was decent, and on the house as well) All in all, I wouldn't give this place my business again. If you're looking to grab a drink after a movie across the street- there are several other choices that are a whole lot better.
(1)Jennifer M.
I like coming to Adobe Gilas. The drinks are OK, they are definitely watered down, and the food is alright, nothing to rave about. The place does get really busy on the weekends, which is expected of any place out here in the MB entertainment district. It is, however a fun, chill place to hang out with a group of friends to catch up and have a few fun drinks. So, don't be expecting world class Mexican food and top shelf drinks, but this place is definitely fun and I would recommend it to others.
(3)Gorana M.
If I could rate negative stars for this place, I would. Came in with a big group. One friend ordered $35 dollar pitcher of patron margarita. They dumped so much ice in there that we only got two cups out of the entire thing. After tipping the server $10, you would think she would be respectful. When I asked her about the pathetic pour, she immediately got a high school attitude and claimed that's their "pour". For a ten dollar tip for simply just brining the pitcher to the table, i say we deserved more than the teen attitude. This place is a waste of time and money. The food is so bland and the crowd is already wasted by the time they get here. Everything is overpriced. I wouldn't pay this place a visit ever again.
(1)Steph W.
I was here for a bachelorette party a few months ago, and I was less than impressed. First - the high top table/chairs we were seated in were extremely uncomfortable-- I so bad in fact I couldn't wait to leave! The food was not good, the service was poor, the drinks were mediocre at best. It would take quite a bit to get me to return here.. There were really no redeeming aspects.
(1)Melanie R.
SPRING BREAK!!! WOOOOOOO!!! Okay, nobody was actually yelling that - but you could have filmed a Friday-night scene from this place and slipped it in with the MTV Spring Break footage and you'd barely know the difference. From the drinks served in plastic cups and the denim cutoffs-clad staff to the oh-so-dirty dancing that was taking place seemingly anywhere - this place screamed barely legal co-ed party. This was the kind of place my early-2000's self would have gone crazy for - loud music, strong drinks, and a party-all-night kind of energy. That's not to say that I didn't enjoy myself - the pretension-free vibe made me want to check my inhibitions at the door and just let loose, which was actually really refreshing! I just wasn't sure how well I...fit in. First off, I'd be willing to bet that the average Adobe patron has just recently gotten the 'Under 21' flag removed from their ID. Secondly -- I felt over-dressed in, well, jeans. Misfit-feelings aside, Adobe did provide the perfect (albeit not conducive to conversation) soundtrack for dancing the night away. Oh, and if you're looking for the cool kids - they're skin-to-skin on the tiny dance stage, maximizing their dirty-dancing potential. Bottom Line: As one of the establishments in Rosemont's came-out-of-nowhere 'Entertainment District' that doesn't charge cover - it's worth a gander if you're looking to drink and dance (and your fancy party dress is at the cleaners). Avoid ending up in a trailer park (literally) and pop the Muvico address into your GPS instead.
(3)Stuart T.
It's nice to finally see some bars in the Rosemont area but they can do better than this place. When I first saw this place from the outside I was impressed. I thought it was a mid twenties to thirties, dress nice type of bar. Instead it is infested with 21 year olds and I'm sure plenty of people with fake ID's. It's the style of a bar that you would find out in the really far suburbs. All glitz with little to offer. The prices are mid to high end city of Chicago prices. The food is generic not authentic or original. The vide is scattered as if they don't know what type of bar they want to be. The service hasn't been good when I've been there. In fact, me and a friend walked out after ordering a bucket of beers and we waited 15 minutes and the waitress ignored us. That brings me to the point that the staff seems inexperienced and the layout is crowded. Late at night lines form and even though I'm not a smoker they wouldn't let people outside to smoke unless they wanted to wait in a line to get back in. This bar should be replaced.
(1)Jim B.
You guys let gangs and gang colors in. But I get denied at the door for wearing flip flops?!? Two words fuck yourself. You denied me at the door with 10 other people who were willing to spend money. All because I was wearing flip flops?!?! Horrible business. You will never get mine, or my friends and family business ever again. I hope you fail and something more respectful takes your space.
(1)Laura M.
Service was pleasant and great drink choices. How to say this...? Servers need a serious "uniform makeover" many girls were reaching to pull shorts down. Gross. And they served my food. Also my server was keeping money and tickets in her bra. Who approves the wait staff appearance? I am a 40 year old woman I really am put off by this exposure. I tip on service not padded bras. People in my demographics spend more and tip better than the kid crowd. Hope things improve.
(4)Eric A.
This place is not worth your time. I like the atmosphere of the place, especially the outdoor seating. However, that's were the list of likes ends. While the service wasn't terrible, they did get my order wrong and then when they brought out the right item, it had everything on it that I had wanted excluded. The food was just terrible. I can't believe they actually charge people for that crap. I started off with the chips and salsa. The chips they gave us were small broken pieces, barely enough for dipping. The salsa was definitely from a jar. It was just awful, tasted like Pace salsa. It's not that hard to make home made salsa, so I knew from that moment that the food wasn't going to be much better. The $9 quesadillas came with nothing. That were as bland as can be and you had to pay extra for guacamole and salsa. My wife paid the dollar extra for the guacamole and it was just as bad as the salsa. Thankfully, we had a buy one get one free coupon or else I would have been pissed. Even with the free entree we overpaid. Definitely never going back there. I really want to see this area of Rosemont succeed but not if they are bringing in restaurants like Adobe. Save your money and go to Maria's down the street for some real Mexican food.
(1)Simon N.
Not sure why this place would have 2 star rating, I find it pretty nice. Music some times can get bad for the several times I have been there but overall it is a great experience. I try to stay away from the sugary drinks but there is plenty more on the menu.
(4)Norah R.
My fav out of the Rosemont bars by far! Yes its crowded. Yes its kind of pricey. But what do you expect?! I LOVE the DJ on the weekends (although I know lots of people say he plays the same music.. at least its a good mix!). I love that the drinks are reasonable even though you most likely wont get drunk of them. But hell you can pregame and go. I recommend getting their around 9ish on thru-sat if you want a seat. Other wise you'll be stuck standing most the night which isn't a big deal either. Love the out door are in the nice weather. I also enjoy the staff. The management is always running around helping the girls it seems. Even though its really busy the girls are VERY fast pace and check on us often. I always end up here on the weekends and recommend it over the other locations. Also no cover charge for those of you not sure. And the garage parking is free past midnight :) And the food is pretty good as well. Nothing amazing but worth trying.
(5)Jeff E.
Well, this was my second time here and my LAST! The first time we also came on a Sunday afternoon and we were told that you have to pay for chips and dip on the weekend! Okay, but $6.95 for a basket of chips and three small portions of salsa??? Really!! Then came today's visit. The Beef Fajitas were good, but I asked for some salsa on this $14.95 entree and when the bill came there was a charge of $.50 cents for each little cup. My wife was charged $2.25 for the same size little cup of black beans she wanted to put on her Taco Salad. Really Black Beans don't come on a Taco Salad? Fool me once, shame on you! Fool me twice, shame on me. I had to drive past 5 or 6 different Mexican restaurants to come to the MB Plaza, but they have seen me here for the last time. I will drive about an additional 1/2 mile and go to Maria's from now on.
(2)Giuseppe D.
I'm kind of psychic, so I can tell you right now that there will be hundreds of reviews on this place very soon. With that being said, here's one of them: Adobe Gilas is one of the newest additions to the ever budding "social" area of Rosemont. With additions like Rivers Casino, Muvico, Kings Bowling, and now Adobe, this area has become extremely popular, extremely fast. It's located right across from Muvico and Kings, and is put in place to be right next to a future outlet mall. It's on the second floor, which I actually prefer. It makes the patio area THAT much better, being able to enjoy a drink in the outdoor breeze while overlooking a lively park area. The patio has about 20-25 tables, with the inside giving an additional 20 tables, and seating by the bar. The drinks and food are priced modestly, and so far I've enjoyed the chicken sandwich and the spicy guacamole. I was excited to see that they actually come out to your table and make the guacamole in front of you, and adjust it to your liking (extra spicy for me). I've had the big 80 oz. beer margarita (beerita?) which did not disappoint. Which was good because the only reason I ordered it in the first place was because the bartender told me I get to keep the big thermos container when I was done. I plan on drinking wine out of it when I get home :) My only real complaint, and a complaint that might keep me away most of the time, is the overcrowding. Granted it IS a new place, so it's inevitable to have a large crowd of newbies swarming the place, but it's literally unbearable. If you come here anytime at night, and especially Thursday-Sunday, it WILL take upwards of 30 minutes to get a drink. I hope that Adobe will adjust to this by maybe adding in a second bar area, or even a "cash only" mini bar, to lessen the waiting time on very, very thirsty patrons such as myself. But if you have a chance to go during the day, I'd definitely say to come check it out. It's a great location, the food is good, the staff is fun, and the patio is perfect. Should you decide to come at night, do so at your own thirst's risk.
(3)Joanna Z.
I came here couple of times with some friend, and it always was a pleasant experience. The drinks were good, maybe except the "fish bowl", it seemed like it was just juice, but when we told our server, she brought some extra shots of tequila. The service is great, very nice and easy going.
(5)Tricia L.
Self seating on a Friday night, and no one came to wait on us for about 15 mins. Service was not the best.
(1)Christopher B.
Salsa was definitely from a jar which was a bad sign. How hard is it to chop 4 vegetables and stir it up? Chips were terrible, tasted dry and old. Margarita was cheap and tasted off and had about an inch of salt on it! Enchiladas were a real shame; chopped chicken?? and smothered with cheddar cheese. Service was nice though. Clearly meant to make money and not provide anything of quality.
(1)Mateusz K.
Bar is ok but bodyguards,manager are real asholes.I was kicked out with my friends for no reason!!!i really mean no reason.When I asked nobody could give me the reason why.I reported them to police.
(1)The S.
My husband an I were celebrating a Birthday with a few family members on Friday 04/04/14. We decided that this place would be a fun spot to start and boy were we WRONG!!! We were asked to show ID & DID with no problem. We ate,danced and were having a GREAT time when the security guy walked up and asked me to remove a hat (NO BIB) BEANIE! I explained that we had been here for hours and no one had a problem, I even noticed that a few other patrons were wearing hats/ beanies. We asked to speak with the manager a red haired lady that seemed furious that she had been pulled from the bar. I asked of there was a NO HAT policy and she stated that this was up to the discretion of her security staff and could have been altered @ any time. REALLY is that customer service? I asked and she said to me "REMOVE the HAT or u will be escorted out of here! I was appalled! While gathering my things I look up and they've already called the police in which they told us to LEAVE, but don't forget you BILL. I say this was not a problem, but we were treated very unfair with no explanation/resolution. Was this a fair practice? WE WILL NEVER RETURN and I have spread the word
(1)Slim H.
This is the worst excuse for Tex-Mex/Mexican food I have every experienced in my life. They are going to have to make helluva improvements me to go here again. Went for lunch with the work gang during the week, the place was dead. I had great expectations and after making the hike up to the restaurant level and being seated on the open air patio, I realized that the patio was the nicest part. The waitress was ok, but like I said the food was not. It's hard to mess up taco salad but it was bland and awful. Ordered the queso as an appy which was equally disgusting and flavorless. Could be a beer chips and salsa kinda stop at its best. I don't think anyone was satisfied with their food selections.
(1)Kamil K.
Weekends-I've been there few times already and it's always the same thing/ look long line of people outside, crowded inside. Food nothing special, drinks Ok, beer same as usually :D during the week it's a good place to count planes flying at O'Hare :)
(4)Sergio H.
Worst place I've been to. I went this Friday just to grab a drink before we went to rosemont movie theater.... So the bouncer denies me access because my clothes were too baggy. The only thing I had baggy was my sweater. So I asked him if I can take it off and he still says no. I truly think he didn't let me in because I am Mexican. Ive been here before and it has gotten worse. Plus their drinks are watered down and their food is horrible. No flavor. Horrible wannabe Mexican place. Not going here ever again. The only reason I choose one star is because there isn't anything less!
(1)Kimberly C.
This place was so fun! I did not enjoy the food but I give it 4 stars for its atmosphere, band and drinks!
(4)Erik H.
Adobe Gila's is a new restaurant at the massive Park at Rosemont entertainment complex. It opened on June 5 and unfortunately, it shows. The food itself was pretty good. The chips (free during Happy Hour which is M-F until 8pm and does not include any drink specials) were endless and came with a nice hot, smoky salsa. My Shrimp Po' Boy was good without being great while my fiancee's quesadilla lacked the burst of flavor that the Havana Mojo Pork Quesadilla implied it would have. The hostesses and servers were prompt and courteous and perhaps a bit typecast. Our waitress was not particularly knowledgeable, but this place is only 3 weeks old as well. Probably my biggest gripe was that they had an enormous amount of beers on tap (over 30!), but no one could tell me what they were. If you're going to have such a large selection you really have to take responsibility for them, Adobe Gila's! Their extensive tequila selection was plastered all over the menu though, to be sure. Overall, the place has a nice atmosphere and an excellent drink selection, but the average food and obvious growing pains are keeping it at 3 stars for the time being.
(3)Jason H.
Drinks were weeeeak, and food was meh. The atmosphere is cool though.
(2)Art P.
The margarita's were so watered down there was no buzz caught by even the lightest drinker in our group on an empty stomach. Even had the upgraded tequila. Waitress said this was because when they blend it you can't taste it. What a waste of $20 for frozen water with a hint of lemon. The food is ok, its not real Mexican, I'd say its more southwestern or texmex.
(2)Stephanie M.
Not sure why all the hate for Adobe. It's not great, but it's not the worst place I've ever been to. Margaritas are huge and delicious. Queso and guac are awesome. The fish tacos were a little cold when they came, but tasted good with the mango salsa. The waitress wasn't overly attentive, but did offer drink refills and kept our water glasses full.
(3)Jim M.
The outdoor patio is great. Was there with my wife and daughter for lunch but the food was terrible. My 7 year old wouldn't even eat it. Maybe ok for a drink or two but bring your Amex cause its not cheap.
(2)Steve L.
The negative reviews kinda "put me off" but decided to try it anyway. The service was excellent and the food was quite good. I talked to the manager about the bad reviews who said they did have some problems when they first opened but have worked aggressively to correct them. It appears they have been successful. My enchiladas were served quickly, was very tasty and a nice size portion for the price. Huge draft beer selection and many drink specials.
(4)Candace R.
I have been to this place multiple times and every time I go I say "NEVER AGAIN!" Well I got asked by my friend to go there for her birthday and being the good friend that I am I said fine. Bad idea. The runner who brought out our food was too lazy to clear off our appetizer plates....As a result of that he spilled water all over my cellphone and burned my arm with the sizzling fajita plate. Management was contacted and all she could say was "I am sorry. Do you want some burn cream?" Really?!? I am so over this place. The food is expensive, unseasoned, and very small portions. The drinks are watered down and small... $50 down the drain and a ruined phone. And another thing, they talk about having a dress code. How can a place so raunchy have a dress code. I saw dudes in basketball shorts and gym shoes... Very selective on who they let in. This place exhibits a lot of discrimination. WILL NEVER GO BACK!
(1)Mike G.
This place is absolutely terrible. When i first walked in the staff did not even acknowledge my presence. Finally when they noticed me they took my name down and said they would call me when my table is ready, so they called me ten minutes later and I went to get my table and they said they did not know how that happened and the staff seemed to be pointing the finger at each other before even telling me that I was to come back later. Finally when I got my table I ordered a poboy sandwich with blackened shrimp, it was flavorless and overpriced. I would not recommend this place to my enemies let alone my friends. On a positive note out server kaleigh was absolutely amazing and deserves to work at a better establishment.
(1)J. Loren H.
I really like this place. The only thing I have a slight issue with is how difficult it is to move around in there when it's super busy. Any fun place is gonna be crowded like that, and the good things about the bar make me wanna keep coming back. First of all, the people watching is fantastic. The drinks aren't too ridiculously priced. The music is decent. There's an elevator to get you to the bar, and it isn't for handicapped people only! If you're too drunk, or a lazy fatass like me, (or both) you can take the elevator back up to the bar after you've smoked your outside. This bar is definitely one of the more fun ones to drink at in the entertainment district. You should check it out.
(4)Dana M.
Food was cold drinks were watered down. Staff was good. The staff did complain they get 'crazy' n 'deal w a lot of crap' w the later nights.
(2)Nicole A.
If you don't come one a prime hour during the weekend, this place is actually amazing. It can get really loud and there isn't much room to walk around, but if you come early for a table, you're golden. The frozen drinks are delicious. I highly recommend the Caribbean Colada or a margarita. Out of all the places in the entertainment district, Adobe's by far has the cheapest drinks, which is something us broke college students sure love to hear.
(4)Brianna L.
I LOVE THIS PLACE!!!! I live in the surrounding area and this Rosemont area is exactly what the area needed! I used to be a big fan of the clubs in the city, but the older I get I like to enjoy fun places closer to home. This strip satisfies my needs perfectly. I always end up here at Adobe Gilas even on NYE. My drink of choice is the Corona-rita. OMGoodness its sooo good! It's $20, but it's 45 oz of pure awesomeness. You drink one and you are good to go for the rest of the evening. They aren't skimping on the booze that's for sure. Also on Friday nights they offer $4 corona's. The atmosphere here is FUN! It's a relatively young crowd. Early 30's is the oldest I've ever seen gettin down. I'm in my mid 20's and I just love this place! You get good drinks, awesome music, dance floor, and it's only a $10 cab ride from home! That's a total winner in my book. I honestly have never dined here so I can't say much about the food, but my friends did have the nachos with chicken and they raved about them.
(5)Kcmc M.
Terrible greasy below bar food...forgot to check yelp before for going....damn...change name to adobe greasy
(1)David L.
Very disappointed... ( I HOPE SOME FROM MANAGEMENT WHO HAS BRAIN READS THAT!!!) It was my first time at the establishment the floor was crowded and me and my girlfriend went to dance on patio. Apparently there were some beer bottles on the floor and while we were dancing i had to trip one and it went down and smashed on the floor between bunch of people below us... ( The patio is on second floor). So after like 15 minutes security guys kicked us out. They came and said that we are trowing bottles on people. (BTW. VERY RUDE People.!!!) Maybe fire some of them and hire more cleaning people.... (Yes the drinks are week...) At least police was a little bit more understanding because when we left the club we had to talk with them also... Who give the license to this club they rail design is dangerous to people below!!!!
(1)Dan B.
Terrible food, paid $45 for probably the worst burrito I've ever tried to eat and 2 drinks. Never again.
(1)Andre L.
Imagine Chili's but not geared to families and you pretty much have it....in fact, the food at Chili's is probably better. It's definitely aimed at 20 -something's who don't know or don't care about the food.... or the watered down drinks. It is aptly described as "cantina themed" with lots of fake props and cheesy-ness. If you are young and looking for a fun time at a reasonable price, eat before you come and have a few drinks while you look for your dream señor or señorita (themed).
(2)CATHERINE C.
All I can really comment on is the bar area and late night hours. I went there a Friday night or 2 ago and the place was bananas. People everywhere. Unsturdy tables falling over. Drunken 20 year olds humping each other like its a house party. EEK. No thanks. They did have some pretty good music though. I bet on a weekday night this place could have real potential but Friday and Saturday nights its a Frat party.
(2)Eric A.
Service was poor. After 15 minutes walked out without any of the four servers working around our table even acknowledging us.
(1)Mikal F.
I went here back in June. While in line the bouncer kept bending my ID, almost breaking it. My husband was right behind me and some other friends which the bouncer insisted that they were all too drunk and not allowed in. My one friend said that's BS and started to walk away. This roided out bouncer then came charging after us. Once I let my husband go and the bouncer realized my friends were not backing down from his pathetic roid rage he cried to the rent-a-cops that one of them spit on his face and ran away never to be seen again. The cops and owner said this bouncer never gets mad for no reason, but I'm pretty sure that's a side effect of steroids. This establishment is unprofessional. When I asked the manager to go get the videotape of my friend spitting on their bouncer he ran inside never to be seen again either. I never even made it inside, but the bouncer charged after us, almost snapped my ID and accused people of being too drunk who haven't even started drinking yet. Never will I come here again. Probably never go to Rosemont again either.
(1)Patrick D.
I would not recommend this place to anyone. I have been here three times in my life and both times it was a pretty bad expirence. The first time I went was for my friend Erik's Birthday, and a fight broke out in the line with a group of people, and they denied him entry. Which is fine, but the problem is Erik had nothing to do with the people who were fighting, they weren't with us, he wasn't involved in the fight in anyway what so ever. He tried explaining to this to the bouncer, but the bouncer didn't want to hear any of it. The second time I went was for my birthday, it was noisy and crowded, and it takes forever to get a drink up at the bar. And when the bar tenders finally do get to you, they have an attitude like they are being put off. They are not the best at making drinks either, they are very watered down. The third time I went was for my friend Isaac's birthday, He went outside to have a ciggerate, and while he was walking up the stairs, he slipped on some water and became a little wobly, at that point the bouncer kept insisting that he was too drunk and he had to leave, he tried explaining that is was wet on the ground, and that is the reason why he slipped. But of course the bouncer didn't want to hear it. Also that night, I went to order a drink at the bar for my friend Isaac's birthday, and I had to repeat myself three times, now I understand it is the weekend, loud and busy. That wasn't the issue. What upset was when the bartender told me "I can't understand what the f*** you are saying" Excuse me? Who is the customer? It took all the self-control I had, and remembering the fact it was friend Isaac's birthday to avoid losing my temper. Overall I wouldn't recommend this place, the bouncer's seem to on huge power trips, and the customer service is lacking.
(1)Michael M.
I've never been a huge fan of this place, poor service, mediocre food, same cookie cutter top 40 music you hear at every other bar. But what really did me over was when I opened a tab and ordered only two beers the bartender insisted I ordered four, I asked to speak to the manager and he in a round-about way told me that me I was probably too drunk to remember how many drinks I had and that "it's late" and I didn't realize what I was doing. I ended up paying for all 4 beers after becoming overly frustrated and just wanting to leave this place.
(1)Dani F.
Perfect night out! We hosted my husband's 40th here with about 60 people and the manager Mike Reppe was so accommodating. I called in and after talking with him had an entire section for our party which they let us decorate obnoxiously. We worked out appetizers and they even had a few drink specials for our group. There were two girls devoted specifically to our party and they were both great; at no point in time was anyone looking around for another drink. The atmosphere here on a Saturday night is incredible, they had a DJ with great dance music and a lot of fun people. They even have one of those crazy photo booths in the corner that we got more and more use out of as the night went on:) Food is very good, drinks are crazy with fish bowls and shots poured in plastic sharks, crazy looking straws, tons of quirky glasses in different shapes that you can buy to take home, Adobe Gilas will be seeing repeat business from us and and lot of our group were excited to throw their own parties there in the future after learning how easy it was for me to work with the manager. Thanks guys and thank you Mike, you made this past Saturday AMAZING!
(5)Amelia K.
Often times I wonder how ANYONE can mess up making Mexican food, it is one of the easiest most delicious cuisines on this grey earth... If you have the same rational as me and believe that at a "Mexican" restaurant there HAS to be ONE thing on the menu that ISN'T TERRIBLE, then you should not go here! The "fresh" made guacamole is clearly pre-packaged goop that is just squeezed into a greasy tortilla boat and served with enough chips to feed a single person. Then comes the main course... This place is the clear winner of "Worst Taco Ever" in my book!! If you like steak with gristle, no lettuce, cheese, nor flavor you have come to the right place! You can add cheese, or sour cream for a nominal fee of course. Overall I left feeling sad... Sad and hungry... Long story short, save your money and go to Taco Bell!
(1)Dirk M.
Lousy chips and salsa. Cheese dip wasn't much better. Great bartender and very attentive wait staff though. Pork tacos were good but i'm guessing it's the drinks that keep folks here.
(2)Stephanie M.
This place is a waste of time! Horribly watered down drinks, shots and bad food.
(1)E Z.
Very fun , cool bar. Awesome drink specials. They have some cool Fish bowl type drinks for when u have a group of friends. Their chips are great. They have awesome guacamole that they make from scratch at your table. Servers are always quick and friendly.
(5)Megan R.
This is easily the worst place I've eaten in a while. And I was here on a Monday when it wasn't busy. My margarita was watery with very little flavor. The chese dip was microwaved but not well enough. And our entrees were so bad we took one bite, paid, and left. With 2 people and entrees each with one bite taken, not even a question from the waitress as to why. why?? Because they know.
(1)Puma P.
Decent food if it's fresh (green sour cream is NOT ok), watered down margaritas, horrible kitchen service. And informing the manager should not be answered with an "Ok" and blank stare. Go somewhere else.
(1)Sami D.
So I have been to Adobe about 10 times. You would ask why would you give it 1 star and go 10 times. Well it is close to work and home and has an open patio which is really refreshing after work, and they have some great quesadillas (mahi and steak). This is where it ends. Waitresses seems like were gathered from suburban high schools and they are all jersey shore wonabees. Pitchers or cocktails of any type are watery and no where near the quality you would expect. I would give me about 2, on a good day 3 stars, but last night was epic. So here we are drinking some margaritas ordered from the bar. We decided to sit at a table as we were a group and wanted to grab some Patron shots. I go and very kindly ask one of their waitresses to come by the table so we can order. 10 min later and several times passing by our table, no service. Then I go to her and ask if I can order some shots, she tells me that I would need to speak with my waitress, to which I reply well we don't have one and we need to be served. Her face expression was like so annoyed of me asking to be served so she went ahead and told me to wait and that she would come by. In 5 min she shows up and I order 3 patron shots. Another 5 min later she comes with some nasty tequila and a bill for 3 patron silver shots. Shocked I tell her that this wasn't patron as I am big fan of it and drink it all the time. Then she goes on and brings a "manager". Some bald dude comes, which seemed like a promoted bouncer comes and tries to explain to me that he saw how they poured the shots and it was patron. After literary arguing with me for 5 min I gave him my card and told him to do what he feels is right as a manager. 5 min later the same girl comes with the same bill for 3 patron silver shots, no free drinks, no bil reduction. We paid, got up and left. I must say this place has a lot of potential as it is cheap, its at a good location, but man their service is terrible. Good alternative is the Tavern right next to it and they have some bad ass calamari and huge selection of beer, even though its a bit expensive.
(1)Jason W.
Excellent place to eat and drink late
(4)Jenny C.
Food at this place is terrible. I would not recommend it if it was the last take-out-food place on earth. I was coming back from a long day of work with my boyfriend, we head over to Adobe Gilas and when we walked in the lady that seats people left and didn't say anything to us. We weren't acknowledged for maybe 5 minutes, and the only reason a waitress spoke to us was because she thought we were going to seat ourselves, but I assured her we decided to sit at the bar instead. After i'm seated at the bar, it takes another 10 minutes to be acknowledged, and mind you, there were not that many people sitting at the bar. I saw two other couples and that's it. Finally I ordered a veggie burrito which DID NOT have the main components of what the menu said would be in it. So I pretty much scarfed down a burrito filled with onions, sour cream, cheese, and TINY green peppers. SO MANY ONIONS. If the menu said "onion burrito" I would have never picked it. My boyfriend ordered the steak tacos and didn't mind them but said they were sooo bland. If you like the food here you probably had a few drinks in you before the time you got your meal.
(1)Yadira D.
After catching a movie with my gal pals, we decided to grab some drinks. The food was good, we had the nacho plate and split between us 3, since it was a big plate. Food was yum, and the drinks were decent...the service however was not the greatest. Our waitress seemed to be to busy with the only table consisting of a good looking male patron sitting alone. Granted, he was a good looking guy, BUT if you are working socialize with him on your own time, not when you have other tables to tend to, and all are requiring some kind of assistance. Needless to say we had to summon another waitress for some additional items because even though our waitress was right next to us at the table where the gentleman was sitting alone, she still couldn't be reached. Once the other waitress told her we needed something she came and brought it to us, asked why we didn't ask her directly. I mentioned to her that I was sitting right next to her and tried getting her attention a few times to no avail. I'll come back here again for a few happy hour drinks but won't expect too much from the service. I will say the 2 woman band they had playing that night were AWESOME!
(3)Maggie B.
This is my new favorite restaurant! I absolutely love it! We ended up getting an amazing waitress, Chelly, and she rocked!!! She was extremely knowledgable, and even remembered our names... that is definitely something that impresses me whenever I go to a restaurant. We lucked out because we were still in happy hour, but there was nothing happy hour about their drinks and food selection... it was way better than expected. The nachos were AMAZING.. and for 6$... it really could have fed at least 2 people... the tacos for 1.50$ were amazing too... just went a little overboard because we assumed everything would be smaller because it was happy hour.. Adobe Gilas you did no disappoint! Oh, and let's not forget drinks! We ended up getting Grand Marnier Margaritas and they were so delicious.. and they came in a cup that you got to take home... (the kid in me was super happy about that)... the views were incredible, and once it got chilly, the staff immediately made sure to close the "windows"... it was all about the customer yesterday! I would highly recommend this place.. and will be a frequent customer! Thanks for a great time!
(5)George P.
I always give a place 2 chances to impress me. service was good but the food was not. the quality of people was so, so. we have a lot of great mexican places this just isn't one of them. i gave it 2 stars because the staff (behind the bar) was friendly.
(2)B R.
Staying at Aloft, across the street from the conglomeration that is a skating rink, HofBrau House, Park Tavern, etc. Had a lovely dinner at Park Tavern last night and decided to try Adobe Gila's tonight. I'm a Mexican food fan so I thought, "OK, we'll give it a try" Don't bother. The Enchiladas were edible. Barely. The Margarita was probably the worst that I've had. Ever. And that's saying a lot. Think luke cold salt-water with a splash of lime gatorade. But without all of the flavor. Waitress was friendly though. Avoid. Avoid Avoid.
(2)Liz Y.
If you are considering going to Adobe Gillas, please RECONSIDER. There are plenty of other bars close by with MUCH BETTER management and service. If you are in the mood for Mexican food, go to Maria's. It's a fantastic restaurant just around the corner with much better food and excellent service. ( mariasmexicanrestaurant.… ) Here is an email I just sent to Adobe about the experience my boyfriend and I had last night. The only reasons I am giving Adobe 1 star are that I can't give zero stars and I actually like their queso. "To Whom it May Concern, I regret to inform you that last night my boyfriend Bobby and I had a very unfortunate experience at your Chicago location. Before Bobby even handed Garon, the bouncer, his ID, Garon informed us that he would not be allowed inside. Initially we thought it was a joke. We assumed that we had to wait until more people left - that's how a line works. Garon then informed us that his manager thought Bobby's pants were "too baggy" and therefore were not within the dress code of Adobe's. Bobby laughed it off, again thinking that Garon was kidding. Bobby offered his ID again, this time offering to show why his pants were "too baggy." You see, Bobby has lost over 80 pounds and hasn't had the chance to buy new jeans. He keeps losing weight and right now clothes don't really fit well. To be quite honest, it must be frustrating on a daily basis for him, but I'm incredibly proud of his dedication and progress. At this point, Garon clearly overstepped his bounds and aggressively got in Bobby's face. In no way was Bobby causing a scene or acting aggressively, he was only attempting to show that his pants weren't baggy. Bobby was trying to explain that his pants were too big and he hadn't gotten a chance to buy new ones yet. Garon continued to basically push Bobby away with his chest. At this point we just went to Five Roses. On our way from Five Roses to Toby Keith's we stopped to talk to the manager at your establishment. We had the pleasure of talking to both Brett and Jeff. Brett very nicely listened to our concerns about the arbitrary enforcement of the dress code. He also allowed Bobby to explain his weight loss. At that point we learned that Jeff, not Brett, made the decision that Bobby's pants were too baggy. Again, Bobby explained his weight loss and our disappointment in the enforcement. Two weeks ago Bobby and I saw Wreck it Ralf at Muvico. You see, we are frequent customers at Muvico and the bars at the Park. Before we saw Wreck it Ralph, we went to Adobe for a drink. It was a Friday night, and there was a bouncer at the door. Interestingly enough, Bobby was wearing the SAME pants that he wore last night and Bears hat. We were allowed in, no questions asked. While we were enjoying the band, we observed a young black man with dreds not allowed in because his pants were too baggy. That man was dressed nicer than Bobby was that night. At that time, we noted that Bobby's pants were looser than his. We told Brett and Jeff about this experience. Bobby said, "I'm sure that neither one of you manage on Friday nights." At that point we learned that Jeff actually manages that night. Not only did your managers NOT apologize, they stood by their call. They denied arbitrary, discriminatory, and inconsistent enforcement of their dress code. They did admit that they need to be "stricter." At that point I reminded them that it's not about being stricter, it's about being consistent. While this entire conversation happend, none of your employees were able to look us directly in the eyes. All three actively avoided eye contact with us. Additionally, Garon couldn't keep a straight face. He stuck his hands in his pocket and openly laughed. Additionally, your dress code should be the lesser of your worries. That same night, 2 weeks ago, we saw people inside your bar that we knew were under 21. To be quite honest, I would be more worried about serving underage youth than pants. Our nation is facing an obesity crisis. Bobby has taken several steps not only to recognize his own weight problems, but also to fix them and literally change his life. Your response to his weight loss? "Sorry bro, you can't come in." It's a shame that we were subject to such awful service before we even stepped inside of your establishment. What's worse, however, is that your managers never apologized for the awful treatment we were subject to. For the record, none of the other bars had an issue with Bobby's "baggy" pants. We had a great night at Five Roses, Toby Keith's, and Park Tavern. " What happened last night was absolute ludicrous. It was completely unacceptable for us to be treated like that and for the management to respond (or fail to respond) in the way they did. Again, if you are considering going to Adobe Gillas, I would strongly encourage you to reconsider, at least until they are under new management.
(1)Sienna B.
I was there last night after going to Zanies. I immediately noticed that it has the ambience of a crappy small city chain, and noted from the menu that they also have locations in Columbus and Dayton, Ohio. No surprise there. We had the steak fajita, which was somewhat tasty, but had way too much rice and not enough meat, and was covered in some sort of mystery sauce that was likely fake cheese. We had the chips and salsa with the habenero salsa. The salsa was flavored with habeneros, but tasted like it was made with tomato paste rather than real tomatoes, and has a similar consistency. The chips tasted like cardboard. A friend ordered the Paella, which was a big mistake. It had the ingedients of paella, but was nothing like the real thing. The shrimp were obviously frozen and low quality. We had the long island ice tea drink special. It was vile. If I were a 18 year old with a fake ID trying to get drunk I guess it would have been great. I would not go there again even if they offered me a free meal.
(1)Amy B.
My advice - don't go there hungry or expecting decent service. Our waitress took our order with a lolli pop hanging out of her mouth and complained that we ordered water in addition to our drinks because she had to make another trip to the bar. She brought the appetizers out at the same time as our entrees and walked away before we could ask for the condiments she forgot to bring. We struggled to find room for everything on the table because no one came to clear anything! The only thing this place has going is a great atmosphere. I am sure once the other restaurants open in that area this one will bite the dust.
(1)Estodo L.
Very disappointed ,it must be managed by a different owner,first of all I sat in a table that wobbled so much I had to hold my drink all night ,the waitress over charged US , ANYWAYS go to Toby kieths the music is not great but the service is price less
(1)Charel M.
DO NOT EAT HERE!!!!!!! Though the service was fine, the food was disgusting!!!!
(1)Jen S.
What I like most about this place is out outdoor seating. But when winter comes I am not sure how appealing it will be. The only downside is the waitstaff is extemely young and not experienced and it shows. Also check up on you somewhat too often, which yes can be a bad thing. I also asked for extra dressing for my salad and she comes back with my same cup..(wierd) and fills it 1/4 of the way with dressing (seriously).. and says it's that good? Well no..because I asked for more dressing and that means you usually fill the cup. I also was considering ordering Coconut Shrimp and wanted to know how many there were and the waitress didn't know, so screams across the outdoor deck to another server and says "Hey..how many shrimps come in the appetizer?? The girl was very sweet and nice, but it just shows how again inexperienced and young they are. Sure we aren't eating at a top notch steakhouse, but a bit of serving experience and menu knowledge isn't too much to ask for. I will return and hope it improves. They just need to get some older employees working there and I am sure it will get better.
(2)Yvette C.
Prejudice against Latinos. Went there for a party....seemed like we were targeted. My husband was being harassed for wearing a hat by head of security (short fat hairy guy) though there were other patrons there with hats on (they weren't Latinos). Very uncomfortable and will not be returning.......ever. We ended up going to My Big Fat Greek Restaurant next door and had a great time. No issues there and strongly recommended.
(1)John F.
I did a happy hour corporate event here and a good time was had by all. We had appetizers and drinks for about 125 people. They gave us a large area and fed my clients. The staff was great and took care of my customers and prospects. If I had to, I would do the same thing there. They had two big parties at the same time, so the service was a little slow at times... but then again they had two big parties at the same time.
(4)john s.
This was one of the worst Mexican Restaurant that we have been to. The only reason it is busy on the weekend, is because of the location. It's a new area with only a handful of options at this time. Where do I start? Based on the menu, it's more of a bar than a restaurant. Which you think, the manager would place an emphasis on quality drinks. Well we ordered two Lobo Margaritas (note their menu does not contain many prices for their drinks or available sizes). The waitress stated that we could get a larger size and pointed to the couple next to us, who had two glasses of Margaritas. We said sure, she came back with two plastic cups, filled to the brim with ice cubes. Did not ask about salt or lime. The drink was so weak; it even tasted bad. The space is small, so they try to cram as many tables as possible in there. Our table was 2 ft x 2 ft, and we did not have room to eat. They have elevated stools and not chairs. So you do not have a place to hang your jacket. I ordered the Mahi Fajitas, the waitress brought out shrimp. She swapped it out for fish. There were 3-4 pieces of fish about the size of a corn flake. It was one of the worst fajitas that I have had. We also ordered some of their hand crafted guacamole, that we had to mash and mix with a fork so it could be scooped on a chip. Oh and unlike most Mexican Restaurants, they do not offer complimentary chips and salsa. Just an overall bad experience. Do yourself a flavor and go somewhere else.
(1)Dia S.
Visited this place a couple weeks back with my sister. Arrived around 6 p.m.- as we approach the stairs we could hear the blaring music from downstairs. Weird we thought considering it only being 6p.m. I don't think i've ever been somewhere to eat so bad before in my life. The hostess or waitress attempts to seat us close to the "DJ" and we beg her to put us as far away as possible from the loud music. We wanted to have dinner not be on MTV's spring break. Let me first start out by saying that the free "bottom-less" chips and salsa buffet thing they are trying to pull is digusting..it screams trash. Clean your countertops! I order a Caesar salad with no chicken or meat in it with the dressing on the side my sis ordered steak/chicken fajitas. My salad was not edible, the dressing was the worst thing i've ever tasted. I feel bad for saying this but how can you mess up a plain salad so bad? The products they use are of really bad quality. My sisters fajitas were terrible as well, I felt as if the steak was a week old. We didn't eat any of our food, asked for the check, payed and went over to Kings to have ourselves another dinner. Our waitress was nice altough there is just random waitresses just standing around..way over staffed. The only decent think about this place is the rooftop. It's a shame bc this place is so new but it fels so run down and gross when you are inside, feels like you are in some wannabee mexican confused place. Please stop trying to be a spring break club in Rosemont and focus on fixing important things.
(1)Yuri S.
Good place, good food - good vibe and drinks! We came in on Fri at 3pm they had free chips and salsa!
(5)Bill Y.
This was not our first second or even third choice for dinner, but all the restaurants in the convention center area were looking at 2 hour waits, so here we were. We were concerned by the review, but the food actually surprised us. I have to admit that it's not the best Mexican restaurant, but certainly not the worst. We ordered combination fajitas, a carnitas plate, and a hamburger. All 3 dishes were prepared well. It was a fulfilling meal at an expected price for a convention center area. Would I call it authentic Mexican? No. But if you think of it as American meal with a south of the border flair, it was okay. This restaurant is LOUD, so be prepared to not enjoy much of a conversation.
(3)Ashley C.
This is where you go if you want to pretend you're on the set of Jersey Shore. Came here for a friends birthday party despite the reviews I'd seen. Also, it's pretty pathetic that I paid $14!! for a margarita that tasted like sour mix & ice that didn't give me a buzz in the slightest, & it was huge, which makes it even worse that I didn't. Other people I was with were dumb enough to get more than one. One girl had 2 whole ones to herself & nothing. A Corona-rita was $22!!! WTF Thought I'd stay away from the crappy overpriced margaritas for the rest of the night if I wasn't even gonna get a buzz & just stick to beer & ended up paying 4 freaking dollars for a BOTTLE of Miller Lite, not even tap. No thanks.
(1)Julie T.
I decided to come here the other day after going to see a movie at Muvico around 2 pm. When you walk in, it actually looks really cool! Lots of room, and a fun and festive "loft type" feel. The service however was awful!!!! Our server was Colleen. She was rude off the bat. No idea why. I was in the service industry once, so i normally never write bad reviews on people, but she was just terrible. The place was very empty, had maybe 5 tables full. When we sat down, it took her 25 min for her to finally come around and take our food order. Once our food order came, I realized that half of my order wasn't right. I didn't bother fixing it, as she didn't come to our table again, until bringing us the check.
(1)Kim E.
Not worth money, patience or time. My friends and I came here for dinner and a drink before heading to the theater. And quite honestly, I think I will just eat at Muvico next time. Their margaritas are not a good deal. They were watered down and still not cheap. Our service was awful. The waitress did not write down our order (we were a party of 5) and of course got our order messed up. My cousin actually waited about 10 minutes for her taco salad after we all had received our entrees. Paying our bill was a whole other fiasco. Overall, just a super tacky place. I don't understand restaurants like these. The girls are in tank tops and booty shorts and you pay $$ for a drink and they serve it either in a plastic cup or a tacky souvenir. I am not on spring break nor at a college bar, please serve my drink in a proper glass. I will not be returning.
(1)Francesca L.
IF YOU WANT TO HAVE A GOOD, FUN TIME...DO NOT GO HERE! I literally just left this "restaurant" and I was treated worse than a black man in a white supremacy house! HOLY CRAP do NOT go here! We were in town for a convention..I am a young white woman (if that matters) who is considered good looking. We sauntered into this bar and started loudly (and good naturedly) going "Wooooo!!!" for the random karaoke people on stage and the big fat ugly bouncer told us to stop immediately or we would be ejected. I said "Excuse me? Are you kidding?" and he told me I was being disruptive and would have to leave. I was with a client and coworker and was beyond mortified. I have never been kicked out of a restaurant in my life! It was confusing and embarrassing. I should also mention we had spend about $80 so far on drinks. I told that big ugly bouncer we were simply supporting strangers singing karaoke and not trying to start any trouble, but it didn't matter a lick. SO if you want to have a good time, do NOT GO HERE! Seriously...I am not exaggerating...
(1)Mel M.
Good location. Bad margaritas. So-so food. Our pitcher of margaritas with Patron was not only weak, but it also tasted like salty, watered down lime mix. Fajita burritos with shrimp was decent, but not great. Guac was just okay. Chips were from a bag. Service was slow. Won't go back!.
(2)Sarah R.
I was here for a bachelorette party a few days ago. The place was okay. Some of the drinks I had were okay, some not good at all. The rum runner and strawberry margarita were all right. I tried a regular margarita and I didn't like it. I tried the strawberry daiquiri and it was disgusting. On the other hand the food was pretty good. We split a few apps: queso fundido, guacamole and chips and salsa. We also split fajitas: steak, chicken and shrimp. We enjoyed all the food. The service was really good. We didn't have to wait long for anything and they replaced the things we were unhappy with. And they validated so parking was free. I won't be making any special trips back, but maybe if I'm in the area and there is no wait.
(3)Kelly C.
We came here for dinner prior to bowling at the new alley next door. This new mexican establishment has the surprising hours of being open until 4am 7 days a week! You'd almost think it's Vegas. The food is definitely subpar, but service was friendly, drinks are plentiful. Go here for the bar (and watching sports on massive screens) not the food.
(2)Joyce P.
Decent food and drink. Bar atmosphere but fun outdoor patio and live band was playing in the square below. Recommend for chill drinking time.
(3)K L.
This place was a disappointment. Went with friends and had to wait a long time for everything, had about 8 different waitresses waiting on our table. The food was not good at all. Go to other Mexican restaurants like Maria's, which is not far from here and way better food and service.
(2)Carman M.
I have never been so disrespected or discriminated against in my entire 36yrs. My husband and I decided that we would come to Rosemont for date night. We chose a random place, something we often do, Adobe Gilas was our place of choice. Who can turn down a great Margarita. After standing in line for 10min, the security then tells me I can not enter into Adobe because of my hand tattoo(a heart). At first I thought he was joking, then realize this was a serious situation.I WAS LIVID!! It's a Freaking hand heart tattoo, are you freaking serious??? I'm not a member of the Russian mob, black panther or a danger to society. I am a married woman who wanted to spend a nice evening out with her husband, but instead I was shunned. This is bad business especially for first time customers. I can't see a logical explanation as to why this is a rule. I will never patronage your restaurant nor recommend it to others especially since half of America has tattoos.
(1)Kamilah S.
Awesome time. They play nice music, good drinks, the place gets real crowded and hot, but we sat outside and we could feel the air from the inside, so it wasn't to bad. Also, if you fall asleep @ the table, they will escort you out. Don't ask me how I know.
(5)Mandy B.
This place is so generic and cheesy. I think is actually prefer going to Taco Bell. Guacamole had fresh avocado but was rather small and bland. Steak fajitas were ok but had a strange flavor on them. No free chops&salsa which should be illegal IMO.
(2)Rawlins R.
I came to Adobe briefly for one Friday night. The Rosemont area is accessible by train from the Blue Line. We usually get off at Rosemont and walk to the local bars. While at Adobe we had a fish bowl that is deceptively intoxicating. Be careful and don't drink to fast as you can't taste a drop of alcohol in it. But I can tell you there is and it will hit you without warning. Gilas has a small area
(3)Nancy F.
Place sucked. 4 chips with the shrimp tacos. And they were not good. Only reason I gave two stars is because is the service was good.
(2)Tiffany Y.
At this casual restaurant, I ordered chips and salsa, quesadillas, and a margarita. The menu had other foods such as salads, burgers, tacos, and burritos. All of the food tasted OK, but it wasn't anything to recommend to other people. I felt a little disappointed to visit this restaurant with some of my business colleagues when we were in town for a meeting about Hispanics. It was average at best and not high-quality Mexican food. The wait staff was nice and served us well.
(3)Douglas W.
Avoid for too slow service in overloaded bar and restaurant demand. Just step next door for better service. Got my mac n cheese and was weak on quality. Sad to see a great place pander to volume over quality.
(1)Jessica A.
Good place for drinks but sometimes it takes a very long time to get one just because they seem to be a little understaffed.
(2)JamelnOscar C.
Where do I begin... Best margaritas and servers- I will give them that. I've been here a couple of times and if you get there past 9pm- it's a NIGHTMARE! No matter how crowded the place has been the servers were always great. The reason I'm giving them a 1 star is because the door people act like it's a nightclub that you have to dress up for.- its a BAR! not a high scale downtown Chicago club/lounge. I'm a young professional so I want to be treated that way. The bouncer said my boyfriend was not wearing the proper attire to get in. Seriously? I won't be going there after 9pm- ever again. That type of judgmental behavior is uncalled for. Go somewhere else and save yourself the hassel. Oh yea, parking is a nightmare as well.
(1)Cassandra H.
Great atmosphere. This place is perfect if you want to have good drinks and hear great music. The food is average but everything else makes up for it. I recommend making a reservation as my party experienced an hour wait to be seated. Also make sure you ask about the drink specials.
(4)Oscar L.
I remember visiting this place like it was just yesterday, it was an oddly warm day for December it has been a very long work week and many of my friends have been suffering from cabin fever. We were all nearly on the verge of going mad until my friend's girlfriend had suggested Adobe Gilas. Made our way to the resturant on a friday night around 9. Locating parking wasn't difficult and the first thing we saw getting out of the garage was the ice rink outside. To our suprise it was hosting a hockey game which increased my desire to get a drink and start drinking the night away. We went in and asked for seats the hostess, with a pleasent smile that i still remember till today, said all seats are up for grabs. My party and I began our journey to scout out a table. After 20 minutes of having to outwit and manipulate other customers of their tables. Lucky for my party I was there and with just my presence a party of ten professional body builders got up and with fear painted on their faces and shame in their eyes gave up their table.... To be frank this review will only get longer so to sum it up the waitress was nice the food sucked and was over price but the atmosphere was fun. Come here if you have money and want to pay alot for watered down drinks. Ps the waitress was awesome.
(3)B R Hungry X.
Crowded, music is good, but no personal space. Food is generic mexican and drinks are watered down. If you are 21 you might like this place, if you are over 26, it can get annoying real fast. Fishbowl drinks full of sugar, hangover just waitin for you!
(1)Corey S.
nice place to meet people for drinks and appetizers. Food is ok, just average. Tables are not good for dining with friends which will last over an hour. Tall tables with uncomfortable chairs, which make sitting for longer than an hour very uncomfortable. Very Average, especially with better restaurants in Rosemont Park.
(3)Estevan F.
Overall bad food, limited beer selection and attitudes from the bouncers/hosts doesn't give this place a good image. The waitresses and bartenders are nice eye candy and the only thing positive about this place. But seriously is this place a restaurant ? A bar ? Or a wanna be nightclub with karaoke ? The band / DJ stage is small and surrounded by tables with no dance floor. Doesn't matter you won't see it anyways because of their layout. Just confused on what image this place is going for. 3 reasons for the 1 Star Rating. First the bouncers/hosts have an attitude problem regarding their dress code. Didn't know this was a high scale nightclub in downtown Chicago. Hilarious when the staff is wearing gym shoes and waitresses wearing booty shorts and spaghetti strap T-Shirts. I could care less now just odd because a few months ago our group came here late night with causal attire. Second the beer selection is horrid. I asked the waitress about their IPA selection and was told we have 312.... Finally the food.. This place is labeled as Mexican. Our table tried the fajitas and steak tacos. Well it's horrible from the rice to the meats and all the way down to the old produce. Also no corn tortillas? Really?
(1)Julie O.
Met friends here for drinks. They were staying in the area, and this just happened to be the place they stopped at. Probably because it was a super nice summer day and there is an outdoor area that was just delightful. We did not have any sort of serious food, but what we munched on was fine. We were drinking mostly beer, with a couple margaritas mixed in. All was well. We had a great server. Parking ticket needs to get validated before you leave if you park there.
(3)Toni B.
So Im confused about this place. My gf said they play hip hop music, but when I looked online it was showing a Mexican restaurant... So when we got here...sure enough there were people eating their Mexican food...and a group of people booty poppin' by the DJ. Good music though I must say. I ordered a pomegranate margarita which was very yummy. They do have drink specials even on the weekend, so make sure you ask before you buy your drinks! On Fridays they have $12 margarita pitchers (on the rocks and regular). Definitely get there early...there were NO tables, and no where really to stand. Luckily some folks asked us if we wanted to join them at their table. I would come back if my girlfriends wanted to...would lie to try their food sometime though...did look pretty damn good..
(3)Rita B.
5 stars for the band, 0 stars for the customer service, 2 stars for the food. I give this place 1 star bc our server was so rude and inattentive. I'll give this place another chance, but based on other reviews it seems like we all had the same awful waitress....
(1)Kaja P.
I like to go there with my friends!! We always have fun and the drinks have a good price for us at least :). I really enjoyed the nachos. Really looking for another fun night at Adobe Gilas!
(4)Joseph A.
5th time here and it is strictly a drinking place from now on. Fajitas were bland. So was the appetizer. Too many good places surrounding this dump to settle for bland and weak food
(1)Britt C.
This could be a great place for some summer day drinking with friends! They have happy hour $1.50 tacos and a salsa bar + a 2nd floor patio seating. Sounds like a good day drinking place to me. They also have fishbowls! My favorite! I was just at lunch so I decided to be good and opted for a Tijuana Tourbus which has 3 of their frozen drinks combined! Sidenote: if you don't want the souvenir bikini glass you can get it in a regular cup and save a whopping 75 cents. To eat, I went with my typical "mexican" plate. Enchiladas! They had char-grilled chicken, which seemed like the safe choice. However, I also saw mahi as an option....I really didn't know how that would be. I always get chicken. I asked my waitress about it and she said if I wanted I could do one of each. Perfect! Also, glad I did. I actually really liked the mahi, if I were to go again I would just order the mahi. My dish also came with a little side of rice with some beans and tomato mixed in. It was nice. Overall, it was pretty decent. I don't know if I would be craving this place or running back but for wandering in - it was good!
(3)Sarah T.
Wow. This place is terrible. Saturday night and this place is still fairly empty. This guacamole is 5/10. I would never come back and give money to this place.
(2)Stacey K.
Well. That was 3 hours of my life that I'll never get back. While I was on my way here for a co-worker goodbye party, I did think of Nichole K.'s review that she had posted just days before. I did not have a say as to where this little soiree would take place, so I tried to be optimistic. First impression: the decor. I don't get it. It's like the product of Ed Debevic's one night fling with Chi Chi's. What is it? Mexican? Armericana? And nice, stupid music, by the way. A Rolling Stones song was immediately followed by something by Phillip Phillips (or whatever his name is). Um. Sure. Maybe it was just the alcohol. Wait........NO! It COULDN'T have been the alcohol, silly! THEY DON'T PUT ANY IN THEIR DRINKS!!!!! I swear to you, my three girlfriends (who are also my co-workers) and I put away two margaritas in about 32 minutes and felt...........nothing. Another girl across the table had a gin and tonic and reported it was pretty much just tonic. We agreed we would take advantage of their $1 taco special. Blah. I got two chicken tacos. I could have made better. And I don't really cook. The guac was pretty good. To add insult to a no-buzz injury, I got lost in the damn, stupid parking garage. The people who constructed that; had they never heard of SIGNAGE? For F*** sake! It just compounded my disgust. Mexican isn't my all-time favorite cuisine. I like it alot, but don't ever crave it. After this night, Taco Bell excites me more. In fact, I'd sleep in their parking lot if they started offering margaritas. No way they could be worse than the Kool-Aid slush shit they charged us for at A.G. Stay. Away.
(1)Yanyao N.
Remember when this area only housed Muvico? I come back a year later and there are these crazy looking bars everywhere. Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill?! Where am I? Anyway, I wanted to watch a movie, but we ended up having an hour to kill, so, we had to pick a place to sit outside and get a drink. The Irish pub? The German Hofbrauhaus? No, and no, and definitely not anything to do with Toby Keith. The clear winner was the place where lizards like to drink margaritas. One of the nice things about Adobe Gilas is that their patio is on the second floor, and overlooks the big green patch that used to be an ice rink (and also the highway). Oh, Rosemont. But, it was beautiful out, and one of the few days of the year that I will actually voluntarily sit outside for a drink, so J had to take advantage. The drinks menu isn't organized too well, and can be a bit confusing. There are drinks you can order where you get to keep the girl in a bikini glass. There are giant margaritas with 2 Coronas stuck in them. I opted for the 14oz. frozen strawberry margarita, which was perfect for the day. J's regular margarita on the rocks was no good though. Also, the chips and salsa needs to come with more chips. Always more chips. I had an enjoyable time. Service was friendly. People were yelling at the TV (Bulls game). The sun was shining. The temperature wasn't too hot. I can only imagine what this place becomes at night - I was there on a Saturday afternoon and it was pretty quiet.
(3)Alexandra W.
I love the food at this place. I usually go during the day and things are usually great. However.. I was just there on this Saturday night. We were on our way in and we were stopped because my brother in law had Jordans on. The security guard proceeded to tell is that you cannot wear gym shoes in the bar. This caused a bit of confusion considering the fact that two other gentlemen that were with us were wearing gym shoes and they were already in the bar. We kept our composure as we watched three more gentlemen walk in the bar wearing gym shoes... This was an obvious act of racial profiling. I am completely disgusted with the way my brother in law was treated and I suggest adobe takes a better look at there staff.
(1)Lupe M.
This reminds me of some of the bad Mexican places down in Miami...except that there's no excuse for a bad Mexican place in Chicago. Awful dj, weak drinks, unattractive staff in short shorts and tank tops, and they have a dress code? The salsa tasted like ketchup...no spice whatsoever. The food is so blah! Taco Bell with attempted club ambiance. Oh and the men's bathroom door should read "Señores" not Señors. Who approved that?? Honestly, those giving a positive review must all be kids with limited Chicago dining and nightlife experience. Will NOT be going back.
(1)Jay Z.
Absolutely terrible. Order $15 fajitas, no salsa shows with the meager offerings...ask for some salsa - check shows a .75 cent charge, are you EFFING KIDDING ME!? NEVER again.
(1)Rob W.
OK, I have not experienced the "late night havoc" that many of the Yelpers seem to have - my experience is limited to a request for some gift certificates to be included in a door prize raffle and a lunch around 2 in the afternoon. As for the gift cert request, I approached all the businesses in the Rosemont Entertainment District for them and Adobe Gilas was among the most responsive. Totally accommodating and helpful. I was so pleased that I chose to try the place out for lunch on my next visit. For that lunch, I ordered a frozen golden margarita and their Monday lunch special, fajitas (I went with steak). At the $9.99 lunch special price, the fajitas were a good choice. They come with three flour tortillas wrapped (almost too tightly) in aluminum foil. The flavor was pretty good and the portion adequate. At the usual price ($12.99, I believe), I wouldn't have been as enthusiastic. The margarita was OK - I've had better and worse. The plastic cup that it comes in kind of detracts a bit, but low overhead is a bit of a theme throughout the restaurant. Kim has assisted me on both visits and has been outstanding - great personality and really pleasant. I'll be back - though likely not too late at night.
(4)Nichole C.
No. Just...no. My husband and I came to grab some dinner (and margaritas?) after a Wolves game and got DENIED entry because of what we were wearing (he was in sweatpants, we had on t-shirts and hoodies, hats, etc.). Apparently, after 9 pm Adobe Gilas turns into a club. Who knew? I mean, I understand having a dress code at a certain point, I GUESS, but when I walk into a restaurant for dinner at 9:02, and I look into the bar area and see nothing but people dressed down (and eating the guacamole that should be in MY MOUTH), yet still get denied? No. This place officially has the infamous Nichole shun. It's not like Rosemont Park is that great to begin with, but with bourgeois places like this (who don't have the right to even PRETEND to be fancy)? I may never come back at all.
(1)M. K.
The location and service was good. However as another stated- Taco Bell quality food which isn't bad...if you are at a Taco Bell, very weak Margaritas, so loud that I literally could not hear the persons next to me...ugh. Just awful. Do the proprietors of Adobe Gilas bother to read Yelp reviews for a "hint" on how to improve? Wow.
(2)Nelly S.
I think the can improve way more, my husband and I went there to meet some friends that were inside already, the guys at the entrance ask for id and then say "is 2 dollar donation for charity" so I sai no thank you,but he said I had to pay which I know 2 dollars is nothing but the attitude he gave me plus is a donation but I have to, then IS NOT a donation meaning I have to PAY other wise I don't get in.. So I gave them the money so we could go meet our friends I refuse to stay and we all end of going to kings bowl.. Tell you this I will never be back and i will share my experience with others.
(1)Jan R.
I strongly don't recommend this bar to everybody! They charged us $15.- for one beer!!! Such an expensive beer is not in downtown!!! And we had got a beer in plastic glasses!!!!!
(1)Valerie W.
Unfortunately, there just aren't too many good things I can say about Adobe Gilas... well, maybe one thing. The location is good. Its centered at the new Park at Rosemont, overlooking the ice skating rink (which I think they turn into a soccer field in the summer?) and the new Hofbrauhaus. It is located on the second floor, above Toby Keith's. The restaurant consists of a bar area and all high-top tables (from what I could see.) Some of the chairs had very small "backs" while others were just stools. Not very comfortable to sit in. The menu seems... confused. Yes, they have "Mexican" fare, but they also have burgers, chicken sandwiches, and buffalo wings. I wasn't really sure what to make of it. We ordered the table-side guacamole, which was actually pretty tasty. It was not served with enough chips though. (Also, what type of Mexican restaurant doesn't have complimentary chips and salsa on the table?) I ordered the steak tacos, which on the menu boasted either corn or flour tortillas, avocado cream, cheese, and cabbage slaw, and pico. A few items of note: 1. The server did not ask if I (or anyone else) wanted corn or flour tortillas. She asked one of the four of us if we'd like a side of guacamole with our tacos, but not the other three. I was pretty much stunned when the entrees arrived. Three very flat, barely full, flour tortillas, lifelessly thrown into a basked with a scoop of rice and beans (mixed together, not separate.) Like I said, the tacos were pretty slim. Maybe a 1/2 ounce of meat? No avocado cream. Lettuce, not slaw, and I couldn't tell if there was cheese, or if the tortilla was just gummy. Basically no taste whatsoever. In a nutshell, Adobe Gilas is sub-par institutional food. It wouldn't even be blasphemous to say you can get better tacos at Taco Bell.
(2)XL V.
If you like mediocre Mexican food, you may order food here. I've been here numerous times but ordered food only twice. I was slightly disappointed each time because the flavor of the food is always slightly off; salsa and black beans taste like they could have come from a can. Yellow Mexican rice is very salty and can be runny. Tortillas are comparable to store-bought ones; maybe one notch above. However, I was able to eat each dish each time because they weren't completely horrible. Service is fairly quick and friendly. I've always been served within a few minutes of seating, even on a pretty busy night and the waitresses were always professional and nice. What I like the most about Adobe is the dancing. The DJ rocks and the dance floor is fairly small but there's a dance platform for the ladies. Ladies, you can dance without being groped! That's always a plus on the dance floor when you want to have fun but don't want to deal with drunk guys trying to grind up against you. I'd definitely come back here if I make it back to the Rosemont area! This would be my top recommendation for those who want to have fun on the dance floor without a huge crowd.
(4)Dinah T.
So this is my first time here and I went with some friends for an Adult Night At Last, no kiddies outing! It was the only place around the Rosemont area that can accommodate 20 of us for dinner. If it's the first time coming here, you'll get lost cause you have to park in a parking lot. But when you eat in the area they'll comp our parking stub. The place itself is in front of the ice skating rink which is pretty kewl. You have to climb about two flights of stairs to the restaurant. We sat against the wall in a long booth chair with high tables and separate chairs on the other side of the table. It was a perfect location, close to the stage where a DJ was setting up. I have to give our blonde waitress Amanda 4.5 stars on her service on a Saturday night! She was very attentive of our party food, drinks, cleaning up our table and she was also so nice to break out our bills per couple even though we were a bigger party. Really she didn't make a pissy face about it! We ordered the following: -Spicy Guacamole appetizers creamy with a kick and the serving bowl was also edible. They just needed to add more chips, if you ask for more it's $1.00 more for another batch of chips. -Lizard Legs but really they're chicken wings. We had the Traditional Buffalo Style. Nothing special, it was kind of dry actually (over cooked). -I got the 3 soft shell tacos with Mojo Pork. I asked for Corn but ended up with Flour soft shells. I complained, Amanda was apologetic and got me a new plate of food with corn soft shells. The shells were single shells not double that you would get in a Mexican restaurant. She also allowed us to keep my flour tacos so of course my friends devoured them:) -The rice mixed with black beans that came with my meal was flavorful. The 2nd batch with the corn soft shells tacos was way better than the floured one. They gave me more meat and juicier. I think they knew they messed up so they made it up to me, good job guys! -Hubby got the Blackend Mahi soft shell tacos, he liked it but the mango salsa was a bit too sweet for him but the fish was nice and flaky not overly cooked. -My friends next to me ordered the Sizzling Fajitas with Char Grilled Steak and Shrimp. The portion was really for 1 person not 2, sad face of her hubby. This place was packed and so busy that night that they ran out of actual margarita glasses, really you ran out? So we ended up with margarita in a plastic cup...boo lost one star there! Their cups were flimsy too that we spilled 1/2 of it on the table...oh Amanda what's with the cups? She again apologized and got us a new cup of margarita but in another plastic cup, but hey we got to keep the 1/2 that was still left in our 1st cup! The place was loud, reminds me of Hugo Frogs or Margarita-ville. Semi dark and they played pop music and then clubbing type music once the DJ starting spinning. The crowd for dinner seemed a bit older but when the DJ started spinning, the crowd looked like in their twenties, ah to be that young again! The stage/dance floor was a bit small but great way to squeeze in and dance with someone you likely but not look like you like them ya know. They had flat screen TVs around the room showing mostly sports. There was a huge bar in the back and another set of tables in a semi open area that looked brighter than where we sat. The drinks were pretty good, some of us ordered frozen drinks in a Souvenir bikini glass and yes guys you can keep the glass:) Overall, not a bad experience. It's really a place to be "seen" there was even a long line outside the door for people to get in and it was 11pm and COLD outside burrr! The food and drinks are just OK. Nothing that I would go out of my way to come back here. I wouldn't really bring a 1st date here, again it gets really loud. It is a good place to hang out with the guys or the gals and go wild and crazy loud, isg, isg isg...wanna drink and dance the night away!?!
(3)Yari S.
I came here for my birthday with a couple of friends to have dinner and some drinks. I love their decor and the area was okay. The seating area was all missed match, with a table with no chairs to a table with 8 chairs. The waitress staff was friendly and always attentive to us. The drinks were okay but my ultimate favorite drink is the banana strawberry drink that comes with a lady in a bikini glass. OMG that is soo good. I can honestly say I do not remember how the food was because i kept on drinking the banana strawberry drink but I can update my review after our HS reunion on the 5th of April. We are all supposed to head here first before making our way around Rosemont. Until then.....
(3)Melanie T.
I had already read the reviews and I wasn't too excited about this place besides the fact that we were going for my cousin's birthday Our server, I thought, was great. She had a super unique name that I forgot, doh! I ordered a pitcher of something that is like a Coronrita(?). The drink was watered downed and half way through tasted like Corona on the rocks. I don't know, I didn't really enjoy it. Then someone came to clear off our table and took my drink. Luckily our server brought me a whole new pitcher, which I was hoping would be better...not the case. Other people we were with ordered the Fish Bowl drinks and drinks that came with souvenirs and they all said the same thing...that their drinks tasted watered down. I liked the music they played while were there for dinner. We've come on another night for their night life and I'm not a fan of it. Again, I like the music and there's no cover to get in but it's super hot and gets very, very crowded in there. I mean shoulder to shoulder crowded. I don't like places like that. I'm not freshly 21 or a sardine. I believe everyone needs a little bit of personal space and Adobe is lacking that.
(2)penny p.
This is how Adobe grill rips you off we showed up with the party of 4 and we got charged a gratuity charge of a group of a party of 8 even know we had 6 when we are closed out the tab we got charged for two extra people walking up. They charge you the tips they think a disty waitress who couldn't remember 1 beer should get. Be wary when meeting friends there they'll charge you for there tip as well as yours even if your friends paid for there owns drinks be aware DO NOT RUN A TAB HERE
(1)Amy D.
They fucking suck never go there the reason they are in business is Bc they favor people they know. WHY THE FUCK ARE YOU OPEN? Never go there they fucking suck. Please close down. You suck and please close down. Me and my friend were dancing came back to the bar and they cut us off Bc we were "to drunk" Bc we were dancing. So they cut us off. You obviously can't leave and have fun with your friends. They suck
(1)Adam D.
High hopes shattered by arrogance and ridiculous limitations. Celebrating a good friend's birthday, we first had dinner around the corner. We are a bit of a festive bunch that enjoy getting our 'sweat on', so of course our hopes were high that we'd be able to enjoy the rest of the night dancing. Dinner was a bit early and so we were a bit early for the 'shift' in atmosphere for this place as well. That didn't stop us as we made our way through the somewhat crowded dinner to the back where we waited for the beats to start dropping. 10pm rolls around and the DJ is ready to go. By now my group of friends is already a sweaty mess, but we weren't ready to stop, nor were we drunk or rowdy; mostly because their drinks are expensive and watered down. The Music started up and my group of friends (mostly girls) hopped up on stage and started their groove thang. I had a slight feeling this was one of the places that restricts guests on stage, and of course a few seconds into having fun with my friends here comes 'security' asking me to get down. Bummed and a little embarrassed, my dancing didn't stop as I just continued on the floor... alone, as my friends continued to dance on stage. More people joined in the stage was getting full and people were having fun. Things began to heat up, of course I'm a sweaty mess and my only option at the time was to remove my first layer which revealed my tanktop underneath. I turned to the birthday girl who convinced me to take it off... "This isnt' a good idea, I guarantee they tell me to put it back on". Within seconds the bouncers were back tell me I had to put my shirt back on... I looked at my friend, she looked at me... "For real" she exclaimed... "it's not like you were naked or anything". Not being one who likes confrontation, I followed the rules.. but after getting in trouble the stage cleared out, and not just by my group of friends; but by everyone. They were able to squash the fun completely by two simple rules that quite honestly make no sense, and are a bit immature and unfair. Just before leaving, I asked to speak to management, to better understand the rules they had imposed. I was directed to Scott Kwiatkoski and asked 'What did I do to warrant being removed from the stage?" Mr Kwiatkoski replies: "We just don't like men on stage. We've found that it causes problems." "Err; so because once upon a time your company witness troublesome guys on stage, you've castrated all men who walk in the the club, limiting what they are allowed to do?" "It's just our policy, there isn't anything I can do about it" Mr Kwiatkoski replied. "OK; what about my shirt, I didn't see anything that said there was a dress code..." "I'm sorry, yeah, there is a plaque at the front door you must have missed that states we won't allow tank tops." he says. I wasn't really expecting much from them considering I'm one of many who have dealt with this, but I still felt cheated and bit disrespected. So. My advice to anyone looking to enjoy themselves and not be judged because of your gender, find somewhere else to party it up. I won't be recommending this place to anyone.
(1)Adam S.
I hate posting a bad review but this place is pretty horrible. I will preface by saying I went there around 10:30pm on a Saturday night so maybe they were "off" their game but this place did nothing for me. First off, the service was not good at all. It didn't take too long to get seated (it wasn't that crowded though) but our waitress took forever to take our drink orders and then finally our food orders. On the food side, this place is really hard to tell what they are trying to be. Obviously the menu is Mexican-ish in nature but they also have non-Mexican items (burgers, sandwiches, mac & cheese, etc). I ordered the Baja burger and it was absolutely disgusting. The meat tasted horrible and not even like a burger. I would have preferred a burger from McDonald's. The toppings (salsa, cheese, lettuce, etc) on the burger were also gross. As a table we ordered chips & salsa and they tasted like a can of Pace salsa was dumped into a bowl and placed on the table with regular chips. I was with 4 other friends and they all did not like their main dishes either (tacos, another burger, quesadillas & a chicken sandwich). The drinks did look pretty good but we weren't drinking that night so we were unable to confirm if they were good or not. Maybe you can go there for their drinks before a movie at Muvico or just a "hang out" night but skip the food. There are way better food options in walking distance.
(1)Jon I.
Adobe Gila's, a white man's vision of a Mexican cantina. Good luck even finding the place or trying to maneuver the maze that is the garage parking. The layout of the parking garage is indescribably frustrating, you have to experience it to believe someone actually put time into designing it as something other than a terrible joke. The bar's decor is laughable, the music is terrible, the drinks are gimmicks that are more sugary sweet than alcoholic, and while I didn't try the food, the guys next to me said it wasn't anything special to be paying as much as they did. -1 STAR = Decor I walked in and was met by a strange vision of a Mexican cantina. The single bar area was some sort of tin shack theme. I mean stereotypes were abound, including a lowrider bicycle hanging above a set of stairs. The walls were filled with Dos Equis man cut outs, corona advertisements, I mean everything that screams Mexican with none of the authencity. -1 STAR = Music I believe music should be the draw of any good bar. If you go into a certain place you define yourself by the type of music you play, sure you can switch the style from night to night; but the vast differences in styles of music left me confused. One second I'm dancing to Kanye West, next comes on latin music, next is the Cha-Cha.... Where am I? -1 STAR = Drinks I paid $18 for a Chumbucket Fishbowl. It was a concoction that was spit out of what looked like a horchata dispenser you'd see at a Mexican place. 84oz to myself in about 20 mins left me more with a stomach ache than a buzz. The sugar was overwhelming. After tasting the frozen magarita in a pitcher for $12, I had enough. The secret of a great drink is a good mix between acidity, sugar, and alcohol. Light on the alcohol and heavy on the other two makes for a bad combo. Bottom Line: Adobe Gilas tries to be everything to everybody, and maybe it's working for them because the place was PACKED. But it wasn't for me. A lack of class or distinction puts you in a group I'd rather not go to.
(2)Vee C.
Do NOT come here! Sucky service! Food is meh at best. Also someone vomited on the floor and the clean up was terrible. There was still remnits of vomit on the floor. Hated it!
(1)Vandna B.
We were looking to experience something new in the Rosemont area last night. We came across this place before going to see a movie at Muvico. It's more of a casual bar type atmosphere with loud music. We were seated in their "patio" area and our server came not too long afterwards. We asked her suggestion on the food and drinks. She said that the fajitas were great. My husband ordered the chicken fajitas and I ordered the blackened mahi fajitas. The skillet that the meat came in was filled with lots of veggies but very little protein. The mahi was not very flavorful and the veggies were soaked in grease. As soon as I went to eat my second fajita, I found a large HAIR in the lettuce that they gave on the side. Absolutely disgusting! I brought it to the server's attention and she brought me a new plate. She's like we can give you a discount for that. Really? I lost my appetite and was completely turned off by the discovery in my food. We got the bill and they had given us a few dollars off for my entree. As much as I appreciate the "discount", I will not be coming back after my experience. We dropped almost $50 for a sub par meal! I was really disappointed and disgusted by the lack of cleanliness at this place.
(1)Reed N.
Note this review is for the bar and entertainment... no food. I came here after the Hofbrauhaus closed at 11pm on a Monday. I has customers with me and wanted to entertain them a little longer. 2am qualifies. : ) So, if you want to drink until late and walk safely to your hotel, you can do that here. The beer and liquor selection was quite fine. Bells Oberon wheat beer from Michigan was my choice... Bells is so damn good... what other choice did I have? LOL The entertainment when I was there was karaoke. It was hopping. There was a good mixture of songs being sung and most folks did pretty well... no sonic bombs. I enjoy watching the average jane and john give performing a try. The service was solid. The place had a ton of people and separate checks were common in the small groups. My beers came quick and my bill was right. That is about all I can ask for.
(3)Kasia O.
Horrible food, watered down drinks, nice servers and bartenders but that doesn't help... Whoever the management is on a Monday night they need to chill out and not kick people out for having a little too much fun!!! It's a bar!!!
(1)Lily Z.
This is a 2.5 for me. Pros -a variety of alcohol such as frozen drinks, margaritas, fish owls, beers in pitchers, etc -lots of other places around in regards to night life -free parking after 12 Cons -so cramped! Hardly any place to stand or dance -music selection varies -small bathroom with only 3 stalls -what are the wristbands for? Creates unnecessary wait in line -uninspired decoration. Such bland wall ornaments along the wall by the women's bathroom. When we arrived, unbelievably cramped. The dance floor had to be cleared periodically. The bar is so huge that it takes up a large part of the place. The tables could be arranged so that they take up less space and so that people could actually walk through. I've never been to the rosemont area for drinks before. There's plenty of other places available. I'd hit the other places first.
(2)Katrina D.
I would give this place 3.5 stars, but I had to take off a little for something our waitress did that bothered me. I came to this bar with four other friends, arriving around 11 p.m. on a Friday night. We had no problems getting in. It was pretty crowded so after we looked around a little bit, I grabbed the first table I saw, even though it was in the corner. After sitting for a while, we realized the "windows" unzipped and when it's warm it would be outdoor seating. We all agreed we should come back to experience the outdoor atmosphere. We ordered: a pitcher of frozen strawberry margaritas, a pitcher of regular margaritas on the rocks, and a guacamole to share. I enjoyed the strawberry margarita and the guac was okay. One of the guys in our group ordered the fajitas because he was starving. He got a large portion that he had trouble fitting in his three tortillas. The service was fast and the prices were good. The reason I knocked the rating down: We came here upon knowing that they were running a special, $12 for a pitcher of margaritas. When we sat down, our server informed us of the same deal. Great! We got our bill and it informed us the strawberry margaritas were $2 extra. $2 isn't a lot of money but I was mad that the waitress didn't inform us there would be an extra charge for anything besides the generic flavor. The menu didn't indicate this and I think our server should have mentioned it. It could also use more than three bathroom stalls.
(3)Steph S.
If you are reading this review, there's a good chance it's probably too late. You're sitting at you table after you are brought your food, thinking "Oh my god. Why?" and "Am I about to get diarrhea?" The answer is yes. This place is packed, yet the food is like high school cafeteria garbage. The food makes Taco Bell look like five star cuisine. Try the ground beef tacos; if you love the look and texture of cat food, this is your place!! Save yourself 30 bucks and go to the drive through at Taco Bell...
(1)Mike M.
Barely ok. Could be a cool place but the food was not so good. Very bland and plain. Chips and cheese came with 14 chips another dollar for 17 more. Maybe the bar is good?
(1)Anna P.
"You were planning on serving cheese with this mac-n-cheese...?" And though I love mac-n-cheese, why is that the only vegetarian thing on the menu for my sister? Can't they just grill up some veggies & throw it in a tortilla? All the rest of us got tacos which just fell apart after sitting for a minute. And on top of that the service was horrible! The only redeeming quality was that they had large containers for salsa so we didn't have to get up too often for our salsa refilling needs. Also, their elevator smelled of feet. Not what I'd call an appetizing odor by any means...
(1)Edward C.
Was at the convention center for a convention. Was convenient to walk to. Went for an early dinner. Food was great. Service was great. I was pleased.
(5)Snehal B.
Our waitress was great very nice and good service however food is so disgusting , guacamole was ok little bland, salsa was ok spicy one was salty. very noisy place not the greatest for family outing.. Tables all have high chairs. Drinks are nasty. Great location and view but wish their food and options were better.
(1)Jen K.
I don't think anyone could really praise this restaurant/bar/club/whatever it is with a straight face. I'll start off with a pro: The server we had was very quick and sharp. She managed to split our bills (we had a group of 10-12) with zero confusion, even though we ordered multiple drinks, apps, entrees, and kept getting up and moving around. Kudos to her. Since this place appears to be more of a bar than restaurant, I'm sure the staff has to learn quickly to deal with large groups of socializing drinkers...I was just impressed with how well she kept it together, all while being friendly. The queso fundido was a great app for a group. You get a huge bowl of it and it is not oily whatsoever. Plus, when you polish off the queso, you can eat the bowl, since its a tortilla bowl (my favorite part). We ordered guacamole instead, but we were jealous of our friends who ordered the fundido. Things go downhill from here. The drinks are overpriced and iced down. My husband ordered a pitcher of margarita on the rocks with the well tequila, since the special was $12. The pitcher had soooo much ice in it, we were both only able to get 1.5 small cups of margarita out of it. Fairly disappointing. But it was only $12, right? Wrong. Our server charged us for a Patron pitcher, so it was $20. Yikes. We probably could have asked her to correct this, but kinda wanted to get out of there so we just sucked it up and dealt with it. I ordered pork tacos, while my hubby ordered enchiladas. We both agreed, the food was tasty...but wow was it overpriced for what you get. I received three small tacos with some beans/rice, and I wasn't really full. He had two enchiladas, same story. Why were both of our entrees $12? They certainly were not worth it. Five beers later (4 Coronas, 1 Dos Equis), our bill was close to $85. Ouch. It's not like we were ordering premium beer, and we barely had a buzz. AND, we weren't full. It just seemed like a lot, considering what we ordered and how we felt. Our friends ordered a fish bowl...I'd steer clear of that. Just order drinks. The fish bowl had SO much ice in it, if it were mine, I would've complained. It was laughable how much ice they put in there, how was there even room for 3 drinks? I think you'd probably get more booze/beverage from a pitcher, and that's not saying a lot. In general, I think this place caters to birthday parties, bachelorette parties, cougars, and the sort. There were a bunch of loud groups there doing shots and pounding fish bowls...is this place trying to be a bar or a restaurant? I know what it is: a tourist trap! It's alongside other places like Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill, Hofbrau House, and Lucky Strike...all totally overpriced hellholes for out-of-towners to spend money at and buy a t-shirt from. The complex looks like it could be fun, but have fun navigating the parking desk and trying to figure out where to go (not the restaurant's fault, but the complex's fault). The servers will comp your parking pass, be sure to remember and ask for it. I would never choose to go back here. It's loud, out of the way, and full of obnoxious people who think they are the best thing to ever happen to this planet. But hey, you can get a souvenir glass that is shaped like a buxom woman in a bikini.
(2)Julie R.
We had been to Adobe before but we wanted to give it a second chance. As the time before or probably worse than before, the employees were extremely rude, music terrible and the prices were way to high for the quality of the food Not to mention it's supposed to be a "mexican" bar/restaurant but it was more like an overrated Taco bell with a DJ. Overall, short and simple, not worth it. I love the area and the other bars are great.. but I would NOT recommend Adobe.
(1)Lauren P.
I love this place! I feel the ambience is great for a girls night out. They have outdoor seating, live music, and specials everyday. I've been here about 3 times, and all times we received excellent service - especially from Leah who is this friendly girl from Ireland. She got our chips and salsa for us even though it was self serve! Of course, it tends to be busier on Fridays and Saturdays so get there early. My faves so far on food are the coconut shrimp and the steak fajitas. They have $1.50 tacos and self-serve chips and salsa every day from 3-8pm Mon-Fri. The tacos are not the greatest in my book because the chicken is dry and I personally don't like beef tacos. My favorite salsa out of the habanero, mild, and corn salsa is the habanero salsa - it has a bit of a kick to it but the flavor is pretty good! Parking is a bit confusing if you are not a regular at Muvico, but once you figure it out it'll be easy. And adobe gila's validates tickets! woohoo! To make things easier I guess I will walk you through the easy way of getting to adobe gilas when parking at the garage. 1) Enter the parking structure by going up the ramp - enter the side that says "general parking" 2) Try to stick to parking on the southern side of the garage (hope you're good with your "never eat sour wheat" directions. 3) Take the stairs or elevator on the south part of the garage to the first floor so you're facing ALOFT- (not the northside which is going toward muvico) 4) Walk through the bottom part of the garge toward muvico (walk north) 5) About halfway you will see an entrance to Rosemont's park - walk up the little ramp 6) Once you enter the park through those doors adobe gilas is to your right and up the stairs!!!! Oh and their alcohol is super strong!!!!! It felt like we were drinking jungle juice in a fish bowl with super long straws. Overall 5 stars in my book because we had excellent service, good food, and a crazy time. FYI - if you're giving the address for someone to get to adobe gila's - don't bother! Just give them the address to Muvico - or else they'll end up in a trailer park.
(5)D M.
Don't go for the food. Oh wait! Don't go for the drinks either. (Just order water with that fancy ridiculous straw they give you with their extremely watered down overpriced drinks). Oh wait! Just don't go!
(1)Jaslynn T.
Adobe Gillas!!!!..I fell in love with this place!..I only came here once..SO FAR.lol..I came here a few weeks ago.. for my 21st bday!! & me and my friend shared the fish bowel drink!.. if your trying to get tipsy don't share it just get one to your self! (It sneaks up on you).The fishbowl drinks were $20-$25 dollars.& All drink prices were reasonable! The Food was ok... we parked in the parking garage next door to the muvico movie theater. .we didn't have to walk far either! ..Open until 4 am, 7 days a week! Friendly staff..
(5)Bee B.
Ugh I hate writing bad reviews I really do but this place deserves no stars. Rude employees , unprofessional door guys (super unprofessional!), and sucky over priced watered down drinks. The bartenders don't even know how to make simple classic cocktails. I've had a few bad experiences here but decided to give it another shot , and they proved me right. Their still are horrible. Don't waste your time or money coming here
(1)Annette U.
We were waiting for our group to arrive for the haunted house next door. The margaritas were $12 a pitcher and they have $1.50 beef or chicken tacos until 8 PM during the week including Fridays. Chips and salsa are self-serve and you can have as many as you like. The tacos were just ok - nothing really had much flavor. The rice and beans tasted like they came out of a box-which they probably did. With all the Mexican restaurants we have in Chicago I feel like they could easily use the same ingredients/recipes for much cheaper and have better food. There are some large screens to watch sports and I think they have a DJ at night. The best part were the neon curly straws served with the margaritas.
(2)James M.
We came here for dinner before going to the haunted house. We didn't see any bouncers and they sat us with my wife wearing a costume. We told the waitress that we had to out in a 1/2 hour and she said no problem. The food was OK. They needed little more seasoning and spice in their food. The thing that surprised me was no chips and salsa on the table. It came with the app. we ordered but had to be purchased separately. Prices were a little high but I assume so is the rent.
(3)Nicole M.
i usually come here for the happy hour specials. sometimes the drinks are watered down. the music usually sucks. gets too crowded.
(5)Tejas B.
Absolutely horrible.If you must go there just order a beer. We ordered different margaritas and they sucked. They should be ashamed to serve food. We ordered the spicy guacomole it was really bland with no taste. The fajitas were hard strips of chicken breast with no seasoning. DO NOT order food if you go there. Have a beer enjoy the scenery and find another place to eat
(1)Jeff S.
I stopped in with a colleague for a quick bite to eat on my way to O'Hare for a late night flight home. This is more a bar than a restaurant, offering several varieties of jumbo-sized drinks to bring a buzz served in a souvenir glass to take home. I was tempted to try something out of the souvenir bikini glass, but followed my better judgment on that. The food was OK at best. My colleague and I shared an order of buffalo wings that were way overcooked and relatively small. I ordered the mojo pork quesadilla - it came accompanied with pico de gallo (well, I use the term lightly. It was really diced tomatoes with bits of onion. Nothing like the pico de gallo we get at home). The pork was tender, tasted OK, but rather under-seasoned for what I was expecting. The fact that they offered $2 domestic drafts and they are within an easy walk of several area hotels for us business travelers bumped them from two to 2.5 stars. Since I can't award half a star, I rounded up because they had some good live music tonight. That's my prerogative as a reviewer, right?
(3)Shelly S.
My family came here for lunch on Monday and although we've been here before, this was the first time we all ordered meals. We started with fresh made to order guacamole, and it was very good. Our entrees came out shortly after and the portions were very generous. A few of us had the chicken tacos on flour tortillas ( you can also order these during their happy hour) and they were excellent. The rice and beans also had a good flavor. We were celebrating my birthday, and if you sign up ahead of time for their E-Club, you will get a birthday email for an awesome discount! They match your age as that percentage off your total bill! No other place I know of does that. Give it a try. I think it's better than the current 2 star rating, at least for the food.
(3)Anelle G.
Came here on a Sunday evening. The atmosphere was casual. The food was definitely not authentic nor was it worth the time or money. On the up side, our server was nice and told us that the burritos here suck lol!
(1)Megan S.
Food here is disgusting!!! The tacos taste worse than a taco from Taco Bell. The staff is not friendly and very slow! The drinks are very pricey. Only reason I gave this 2 stars is beause the outdoor patio is really cool in summer. Go somewhere else!!!
(2)Kevin B.
I love the ambiance of the place. I had a great time and it was packed with people. The food sucks, the service isn't anything special, and the drinks are horrible. I would go back just to hang out with friend and drink beer, don't waste your time drinking them margaritas. Over all it was a nice place to hang out, I would eat somewhere else before hand
(2)Antoine L.
I invited 30 friends to come celebrate my birthday here last night. I had to move my party to another bar because of the arrogant racist bouncer checking id's. He called me a chink and said im not getting in. After trying to reason with him in a calm manner, he basically bullied me out of the line and yelling if i could understand english. Wow, stay classy adobe..
(1)M S.
This place is perfect for gathering with friends or family dinner. The food is good and the drinks excellent. Perfect for girls night out.
(4)P F.
Good place to drink but the food leaves something to be desired. I ordered the shrimp appetizer and it was like 10 popcorn shrimp in butter. It was a joke. The table was dirty and I would not eat there again. Went for drinks in the se complex and the waitress laughed when I told her that I ate at Adobe.
(1)Jennifer I.
Boy did I feel my age in this joint. My friend's 22 year old daughter recommended Adobe Gilas to us for dinner. Always up for something new (we're not quite THAT old), and fans of Mexican food, we gave it a shot. We walked in and realized that someone wished upon a star for a Mexican Hooters, and his dream came true in Adobe Gilas. First of all, it is much more bar-like than restaurant-like. They have a billion kinds of tequila, their alcoholic drinks come with Crazy Straws, and one of them came in some sort of bikini souvenir glass. "Souvenir glass" is definitely something we left behind in the 90's. Sanka, anyone? Wow, maybe we are *that old*. The waitresses wear a Hooters-like uniform of shorts and tank tops, but unlike Hooters they don't have to wear pantyhose, and I am sure they are grateful for that. My old bag self was cold and kept my jacket on. We had an absolute sweetheart of a server...and I am happy to report that she was not sporting a bumpit (unlike others). We were interested in their tableside guacamole and put that order in while we decided on our entrees. So the guacamole guy came over to do his thing...it is ridiculous how cute he is. I almost asked him if he is in One Direction. He made us some awesome guacamole. I think I'd like to adopt him. Pass me my reading glasses so I can fill out the forms. I ordered a Cuban pork French dip sandwich and my friend got steak enchiladas. The food came out maybe a little too quickly (we were still working on the guac) but it wasn't a huge problem. My friend loved her enchiladas, and my sandwich was fabulous. The fries that came with it were a bit bland, but they weren't bad. I could really go for another one of those sandwiches right now. Brought over by the guacamole dude, preferably. Still feeling like an old bitty, Adobe Gilas is loud. L-O-U-D. They have a stage so I assume they have live music later in the evenings. I can only imagine how much my ears would hurt if we stuck around for when it gets all club-like in there. Maybe bumpits double as ear plugs? The bachelorette party girls a few tables over were starting to spill their drinks and make high-pitched noises, and that was our cue to head out. We both liked our food so much that we'd definitely go back, but maybe lunch would be a better time for those of us who have hit the next plateau in life. Isn't guacamole good for crow's feet?
(4)Olaf K.
How does a place like this survive? Truly awful food & mediocre service. Enchiladas are reminiscent of a 7-11 microwave, black beans straight out of a can, stale chips. When I shared my thoughts on the food with the waitress she could only roll her eyes and shake her head in agreement - obviously she hears the complaints a lot! Have a cold beer here, but don't bother with the food!
(1)Shaun H.
I've been here 4 times now and keep giving it chances to find out what they're good at. The answer? Not much. The food is not just meh, it's actually bad. It isn't easy to so royally screw up Mexican food because even bad Mexican is usually still kind of good in my book. This may be the only exception. Seriously the worst frozen margarita i've ever had. I couldn't get the grossly sticky artificial syrup flavor out of my mouth. It kind of ruined my night. I will say the atmosphere is decent. Just stick to cheap beer. I'd also suggest you ask to sit by the open window/balcony if the weather is nice, but they won't let you even if there are open tables.
(1)Jennifer L.
Went here for a friend's birthday on a very busy Friday night. Had a little trouble finding the entrance to it -- turns out there was a waiting line a half mile long just to get in the joint! We blew right past it thinking the line was for another bar/restaurant next door. Luckily we stumbled upon an unassuming entrance around the corner that apparently no one else seemed to know about. Walked right in. Score! Adobe Gilas is essentially as advertised. A loud, cantina themed establishment with blaring music and people who have no problem stepping over (or on) you to squeeze in to get a place at the bar. Not exactly a place conducive for intimate conversation, like on a first date or catching up with an old friend. It is LOUD and CROWDED. Period. We managed to get a table after waiting around for quite a while. We weren't seated, we just grabbed the next available table that the busboy had barely started cleaning. Our server was fantastic; she was highly attentive and informative of the menu/specials. She also happened to be an old customer of mine at MY work, so that made things fun right off the bat! She took great care of us. The food and drinks were enjoyable, but nothing so out of the ordinary as to make me want to return again and again. I give the Village of Rosemont major props for investing a lot of time and money into really refurbishing their nightlife scene. The Muvico next door is a huge draw, as is the new Rivers Casino that opened up within the past year. I would like to return, but primarily to check out the other surrounding venues. Unless I'm in the mood for an 84 oz. fish bowl of alcohol, well then that's an entirely different story altogether...
(3)Jo L.
I didn't really want to eat here yesterday, but all of the other restaurants had a wait and I was in a hurry to watch a movie. I knew before I walked in this place was going to suck, but I didn't think my niece's chicken finger meal was going to be the best thing that I ate there. We started with guacamole and chips, and it was brownish in color and didn't taste fresh. I ordered the carnitas platter. The rice and corn that came with the meal were wet and soggy. I could only eat 2-3 bites of the carnitas before feeling disgusted. The fajitas were also disgusting and pathetic. I will never go back again.
(1)Rob G.
I love the cuban dip sandwich.
(3)Junior D.
Came to this place with a party of 6 last night as our first stop of bar hopping for my girlfriends Bday.. They let everyone in except me, because my shorts were too long? On a hot summer night?? What a huge disappointment!! This place needs to get there shit together... The minimum wage bouncers at the front door take there job a little too serious.. We gladly took our business to Park Tavern where we partied until 3am with no hassle at all... Do not come to this establishment! This is my first and last time I come here..
(1)LaLaLaLa L.
Depending on why you come will change up the rating a bit. If you're coming to drink, it's a lot of fun. I have had a couple really fun nights here. Sitting outside on the patio and catching up with friends and making fun of young singles is one of my favorite things to do.. and this place is perfect for that. I also like that the outside patio is a little separated from the main room where the dancing and dj is... it makes it easier to hold a conversation (but by no means is it quiet.) Also, if you sign up for their birthday club, you get whatever age you are turning as a percentage off your bill. (i.e turning 30, 30% off total bill) The servers are a bit dim and always give a little more, and I don't think it's intentional. The food is another story. It sucks. Terrible. I would get better Mexican food during a sober trip to TBK (cringe!). Their only saving grace was the mac & cheese, which is sad because that is the furthest thing from "mexican." I will come to drink.. but won't waste my money on food.
(3)Alecia S.
Never again! Margaritas all come from pre-made mixes and are far too sweet. We also ordered some fruity pitcher of juice, bad choice. The food was definitely underwhelming, it might as well be an American place- definitely not Mexican. We sat near this fan that looked like airplane wings and it had a nasty amount of dust on it, along with the projector near it, that worries me about their cleanliness in other aspects of their business. Note: I probably would have liked this place when I was 21, if you're looking to get wasted on fruity drinks and eat crappy drunk food.. come on in!
(1)dave a.
Good beer selection. Pork tacos decent meat was dry. Standard guac. Extra star for beer selection
(4)I D.
I'm only giving this place one star bc it's the lowest rating possible. My only advice is to STAY AWAY!!! Not only are the drinks extremely watery but when I explained this to the manager he says this is how their drinks are made. I was beyond frustrated by his response, I left the drink on the table after only taking 2 sips... The manager never once offered to remake it or give me something different. Needless to say... I will NEVER return! Also the chips and salsa were blah... $30 down the drain! This was by far the worst restaurant experience I've ever had! COMPLETE FAIL!
(1)Terrel K.
Open view is beautiful.the wings were unseasoned and lame.drinks are koolaid on ice a no go fo sho.will go again but I will reserve a outside seat,order water and sneak in my smoque BBQ and a bottle of remy.
(2)Reda K.
My husband and I wanted to visit here every sense they open , it makes you feel like you are in Vegas at Margaritaville. But was very disappointed. The pictures of the drinks which you get to keep the glass are a send off the drinks didnt have enough alcohol I didn't even get a buzz (and Im not a big drinker so one drink should have hit me).Then we ordered chicken wings BBQ flavor and Cajun flavor garlic flavor no seasoning at all..but the scenary is great especially on a warn evening...husband had the big pitcher it was more ice in the pitcher then anything. Don't think we will be returning
(2)Jon O.
This isn't a bad stop for what it is.... What is it? It kinda strikes me as a campy beach bar you'd find somewhere along the coast in florida that caters specifically to tourists. Beergaritas, cheap mexican/bar food and a lot of whacky beach themed stuff hanging from the walls. They even have the tiki bar type setup for their main bar area. I had the chips and salsa and my GF had the quesadilla. Neither were spectacular but both were filling. Also, the prices here were very reasonable. The service was good and I can't really say anything bad about the place from my experience but having been so many of these places along the east coast there isn't a lot that stands out either. I'd imagine if you hit this place for a friday or saturday night with the right group of friends you could probably have a pretty good time.
(3)J J.
Worst dinner of 2014, easily! I should've gone with my better instincts, upon walking in here and left....that's what I wanted to do, but since I had never been here, and I was hungry....and against my better judgement, I opted to stay. This is one of the very few times, that I didn't research/yelp, before going. I was just really hungry....well, never again will I make that mistake. I really wish I would've read the reviews, before coming. Maybe, when I was in my early 20s, I would I have liked it. You seriously have to have no taste buds or just not care what you're eating or drinking at this place. Every other reviewer already summed up this place perfectly. We went on a weekday night and business was pretty good, but definitely not busy...I really wouldn't recommend this place to anybody, for anything....it's terrible, in every sense...there's no two ways about it.....no way I would come back here, not even if I was paid. Bad food, bad, watered-down drinks, filled with ice....bad service, from servers with attitudes, who hate their jobs....and my fish was not remotely fresh at all....I was sick for days, as a result. One bite of the fish, and I knew, but I continued to eat it, cuz I was hungry. I ate as fast as I could, so that I couldn't taste it as much. I didn't want to complain, because it was clear to me, that they didn't give one iota about customer service or quality of anything there. If I was a 21-year old guy, who cared about boobs, then that's the only thing that's here. It stops there! It takes much more than short shorts, cleavage-baring tank tops, make-up, done-up hair, fake tans etc, to make me want to leave a fair, decent, or good tip...and it takes more than boobs and booty, to make me want to return to a place...bottom line is there's no substance here at all.
(1)Valerie S.
The location is very convenient to other activities (movie theater and short drive from casino). However, we felt that the food was overpriced for the quality and quantity. I had the fajita special, which was fine, but nothing that would bring me back. My husband said the same thing about his enchiladas. The outdoor patio was nice and the service was pretty good. I was surprised to find a Mexican place that doesn't offer complimentary chips and salsa though.
(2)Kasia L.
I wish no stars were possible. My boyfriend and I came here for a quick bite before our movie. We were cutting it short on time, so we were ready to deal with those consequences. Thankfully the 1 star is all on them! We came and got seated in that heated patio area. It took our server a minute (too long) to get there to ask us what we would like to drink. The signs said they have 30 beers on tap, I believe, and when asked what they carry she sighed a sign of annoyance and grabbed a drink menu. (Not even close to 30 beers)- which isn't an issue, but it added to the over all annoyance of the whole experience by the end. We asked her to put in our food order first in that case while we deliberated our beverage. Chicken and pepper-jack quesedilla with a side of pic-de-gallo, lettuce and sour cream for me, and a chicken sandwich for him. She went to put in the order and just didn't come back. I guess the friends she invited that were there for their discount were more important. She didn't even bring any water. Fiiiinally, she remembered she had a table and came back to see if we needed anything. We ordered a beer each that was new. I ordered some IPA, and he took a Belgian. The beer and food came pretty much at the same time. She handed us the beer, the runner handed us the food and she was gone, not to be seen until we had our bill to pay. Also, not a fork to be found. The "meal" was heartbreaking. Last time I checked, pico-de-gallo is more than chopped tomatoes!!! Also a quesedilla should probably not only be filled in the very little tip. It's ridiculous. The chicken sandwich apparently wasn't too great either, because the sauce wasn't Mexican style but curry based....... hm??? And finally, if you are going to try and be a pretentious bar/restaurant and compete with downtown, clean your taps. I guarantee they have not been cleaned since opening! Also, the band does not need to be screaming into the microphone- or at least put down the volume in the location. They are supposed to set a mood and keep up the ambiance, not make me choke on my food. Not going back.
(1)Matt S.
I have been here a number of times during weekends (usually ~9 pm) and I have no major complaints. Late nights can certainly get crazy. Anyway, I personally can't complain about the service. Every time I've been here I have had a nice server and never had to wait a long time to get my order. I agree with others here that some servers might not know the menu (both food & drink) as well as they should, but that's not going to ruin my experience. If the server didn't know something, she would just find out and return to our table. No big deal. Nights can get a little crowded. The younger crowd takes over but there's still a good mix of people. Lots of cute girls and bros around... reminds me of TV spring break sometimes. Outdoor seating area gives a nice little view over the whole Park area. Food isn't great but it definitely isn't bad. For what it is and the kind of place Adobe Gilas is, the quality is just fine. Like I mentioned before, think of a TV spring break type of place. Do you really expect gourmet 5-star food? It's about the atmosphere here and, in my opinion, this place is fun. There's live music, TVs, and lots of people watching to be done. Costs are reasonable. Never a cover to get in. Most food is under $10, cocktails ~$6, and beer ~$4. Specialty drinks are a bit more. Colorful straws, novelty cups/containers (which you get to keep), and tasty drinks are always fun to have at the table! Cocktails aren't super strong but I've never had one super weak either. They can validate your parking ticket here too. To Adobe Gilas: keep someone at that back door (near parking garage). I've definitely seen people walk in and just seat themselves.
(3)Heather J.
Adobe Gilas just opened a few weeks ago, but I've already eaten there twice. I love the atmosphere, it made me feel like I was on vacation! Also, the servers were very friendly and as helpful as they can be. I've only gone on Friday nights, and there are events every Friday, which definitely livens the place up even more. The food is pretty good. I've had their Nachos ($4 during Happy Hour) and Chicken Nachos as appetizers. The Chicken Nachos were very flavorful, but their $4 nachos were not as good (obviously)! Their Mahi Enchiladas were good, but they were nothing special - they definitely tasted "homemade," but they weren't something I'd go out of my way for. The second time I went, I ordered Steak Quesadilllas. They were much better than the Enchiladas, but again, something I could really get anywhere. My boyfriend's Tacos were amazing, though - definitely next on my list of items to order there! I also enjoyed their Fried Ice Cream. The drinks are pretty delicious. We had a 64 oz. margarita ($17) and a 48 oz. ($20) margarita with 2 coronas. I definitely recommend getting a 48 oz. over a 64 oz. if you are sharing your drink - the 64 oz. was served in a take-home mug that was filled to the rim with ice. The 48 oz. was served in a take-home margarita glass with less ice, and with the beers, it seemed like there was a lot more to drink for only a couple dollars more. I live really close to Adobe Gilas and I would definitely go again to try new dinner selections. It's a great social environment and a fun place to go. While the food wasn't anything too out of the ordinary, it's reasonably priced, and nowhere else that close has that same kind of drink selection, along with entertainment.
(4)Phillip M.
This place is fantastic!! I'm from Orlando, FL so I'm familiar with Adobe Gilas and the Rosemont location did not disappoint. The atmosphere was great on a Saturday night and the food was fantastic. We had a party of 17 and the server had no problem splitting the bill or helping us snag stools and additional tables so we wouldnt have to split up. Patron shots, margarita pitchers, brown liquor, corona's we had it all and it was more than reasonable. I definitely recommend this place for anyone looking for a great place to grab a bite before getting the night started.
(4)Mark B.
I really wanted to like it more since the one in Orlando was really good. We went on Saturday afternoon for lunch and had no interest in the bar scene or nightlife. We had a really good lunch in Orlando and thought we'd give it a try. We started with the cheese queso with spicy beef. I believe it states the chips are homemade and if they are it was a few days ago. Nonetheless, the cheese queso with beef was very good and comes in a eatable shell. My immediate thoughts were so far so good what is everyone complaining about. One of my daughters had a chicken quesadilla that tasted like it had packaged chicken in it but the guacamole was really good. The other daughter had wings with BBQ sauce which where OK. I had the Mac n Cheese with Bacon and it was just aweful. It had no cheese sauce to speak of. They added bread crumbs which just soaked up the little bit of sauce that was on the spiral macaroni. The bacon seemed also like it was pre-cooked from a package. Lastly, the waitress was young enough to be my daughter and kept calling me 'Hun'. It got so ridiculous that my kids started laughing at her. It was great they validated the parking and I'd do the guacamole and queso if in the area before a hockey game or concert. Great location but they need to get there act in order.
(2)Catie V.
I'm glad I actually ended up finding my way to this restaurant because let me tell you, going through the parking lot which leads to this restaurant is a bitch and half. I don't want to sound overly *damsel in distress* but I straight up felt like a lab rat. So if you find yourself lost on the way here consider that to be a positive note because eventually you'll fumble into the right place. Overall, I loved it here. It reminded me of Uncle Fatty's in Lakeview because they too provide humongo fish aquariums full of booze-except it's a bit bigger. The stellar margarita pitcher specials drove my friends and I in-$10 for a large pitcher of speciality ritas plus a $1.50 extra shot? Hell yes. I'm really not a fan of margaritas 95% of the time, but I slurped these down like like there was no tomorrow-they tasted like candy. We ended up getting the blue rita and our extra shot came in a plastic shark figurine -it was so freaking cute. Our waitress was super attentive but hey- we were great customers. I ordered an upside down pineapple cake shot and an oatmeal cookie shot- they were amazing. One thing that kind of cracked me up that I'm just putting out there, not deducting points, but the soundtrack was hysterical. It went from N'SYNC to Celine Dion's christmas, to Christina Aguilera, super nostalgic 90's jams, very fun to belt out when that big ol' rita's kicking in. The crowd was fairly young for the most part-mid twenties early thirties-ish? Overall, this place served some damn good drink and the atmosphere is fun. I will definitely come here again for the great prices and quality of beverages.
(4)Jay B.
Terrible. I went to this place when it was relatively new to try out their Taco Tuesday with a few friends. Their food is NOTHING close to being authentic, which okay - can't expect every so-called Mexican place to be, but it was gross. Service is terrible. We asked our server what came on the tacos, sour cream being one of the things. She brought us all tacos that had zero sour cream, so we asked for some on the side. She brought us 3 little cups of it... which showed up on our bill as her charging us for 7 sour creams! First of all, she said it was included. Second, where the hell did she get charging us 7 for 3 cups. Also, another time we were seated, got our drinks and some appetizers, and then 5 minutes asked to move tables so they could set up a beer pong table. Why even sit us there if you're going to make us carry our own food and drinks to a different table? Servers here don't use their brains. Drinks are okay. Overpriced most of the time. Every time that my friends have chosen to come here and drink it's nothing special. Not coming here anymore
(1)Celia K.
Some friends and I went there after we hard a lot of good things about them. When first trying to find the door we couldn't even do that. You have to go upstairs to even get to them. We went there for dinner and drinks and weren't to happy at all. Our food was just ok nothing special about it. We had their fish bowl to share and all it tasted like was grape juice. We ended up leaving and going next door to that bar and then stayed there. I don't think I'll ever be going back
(2)Jess W.
*sigh* I don't know who had the brilliant idea of opening this place.. but they should have just left it as an idea - and nothing more. This place was a complete and total cesspool. The food is inedible, the drinks are sub par at best, and the staff, when present, is clueless. Oh, and to all the ladies out there - If you don't feel like getting groped every 10-15 minutes, don't come here. The "bouncers" certainly aren't too concerned for your safety. And be sure to wear some close toed shoes, too. The floors are sticky and gross, and both times I've been unfortunate enough to go to this place, the bathroom floor had what I HOPE was water everywhere. Not to mention there's usually a huge crowd of insanely drunk women who will literally fight you for a spot in line. For anyone who decides to go here - I suggest going on a rainy day. That way, you can rinse the filth off the second you walk outside. Or, you can just stand outside and watch the show. When security decides to do their job, more often than not, you'll see them throwing women a third of their size into the cement pavement for no particular reason. Overall - It's atrocious. I'm actually surprised it's still open.
(1)Thera D.
The food was ok, pretty basic mexican food. Not authentic. I went for my 30th birthday, was treated with a special tasty birthday shot. The best thing about it was the fried ice cream! There was live music until about 10:30 (the guy could sing but he kept singing slow songs and my guest and I started yawning) Then the DJ starting playing and the place turns into a club/bar. There isn't an official dance floor, people kind of made their own near the DJ and around their tables. The kind of music is a mix but it was an alright scene for a chill night and a drink. The drinks by the way were watered down (like most reviews) but a bucket of margaritas was only $12 and Coronas were $4
(3)Sergio R.
These guys are terrible with their DJ's They made me "tryout" from 11pm-3:30am on a sunday night. I didn't get paid, the manager Matt didn't even say thank you and on top of that I had to pay for the 2 beers that I drank! WHAT THE HECK IS THAT?! I also called them back 3 times over the course of 2 months and finally the manager Brett who responded to this listing very bluntly told me that he had other things to worry about and that I was at the bottom of his to do list. Hah
(1)Yvette C.
Prejudice against Latinos. Went there for a party....seemed like we were targeted. My husband was being harassed for wearing a hat by head of security (short fat hairy guy) though there were other patrons there with hats on (they weren't Latinos). Very uncomfortable and will not be returning.......ever. We ended up going to My Big Fat Greek Restaurant next door and had a great time. No issues there and strongly recommended.
(1)John F.
I did a happy hour corporate event here and a good time was had by all. We had appetizers and drinks for about 125 people. They gave us a large area and fed my clients. The staff was great and took care of my customers and prospects. If I had to, I would do the same thing there. They had two big parties at the same time, so the service was a little slow at times... but then again they had two big parties at the same time.
(4)Dave F.
I hoped this place would be better than it was... Fill one hand with hope and the other with sh... well you know how that story ends! The drinks are completely watered down and over priced. If a human can drink an entire pitcher of margaritas pass a breathalyzer test with ease you are not putting enough Tequila in your pitchers of margaritas. At twenty dollars for a pitcher I expect a decent amount of Tequila. The clientele was all over the board from your wannabe cougars to wannabe thug nastys. The music was as all over as the patrons. There would be three country songs followed by rap. It was just weird. We were seated in was what the corner of the outside patio. This would have been prime on a June night but in mid March it kind sucks because they have plastic walls that move with the wind! It is generally cold outside so they had the heat blasting and depending on which seat at our table you were at you had a coat on or were sweating. The seat/stools they have absolutely suck. Our waitress was great; very attentive and chesty. The food was what I would consider below average for the price. Not bad but not worth the money. The parking lot is a pain but at least they validated my parking. All in all, I have no intention of going back unless there is an insane special or they actually put liquor in there drinks...
(2)Acuragirl86 C.
This bar is awesome! This is a place where you have great music and a great view. A place to hang out with friends or go with your date. If you wanna go bar to bar then you hit the right spot.
(4)Buddy H.
Food is terrible. Terrible. Brown lettuce, dry chicken, stale chips, cheap shreaded cheese. For 1/2 the price you'd be better off at Chipolte. That said, the space is nice and the service was fantastic. Maybe just stick to drinks.
(1)Dan M.
The Yelps I read are correct. The food here is not good. If you can imagine Mexican food at a nursing home, you would be on target. On a scale from 1 to 10 the spiciness of the food is a 2. The quality of the food would be a 1. Even the rice and the beans are bad. How can you screw that up? There is good energy here. The bar is busy and fun. Just be sure not to order any food.
(1)C B.
I went there last night for dinner with my husband and kids. We liked it. The atmosphere was spring breakish. No DJ when we were there, but that didn't matter. We all like the music they were playing. Our server was very nice. Appetizer and drinks were good. Our food came fast, hot and we all liked what we ordered. Shredded chicken burrito was a perfect size. I think if we were in the area again I would consider going back.
(4)Amanda O.
Went on a Saturday night and it was pretty packed. Very frat-boy-ish with too much hair gel in one room. That aside, the food was pretty good. Had the fish tacos which came with expertly made rice. And my friend had the shrimp po-boy which had some good flavor to it but was way too salty (and the french fries sucked). All-in-all it was okay. Out of all the restaurant bar places to go to in that plaza this one was fun but I felt a little too old to be in there after 11 pm and I'm not even 30 yet.
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(1)Danny P.
TRASH PLACE... No service. Walked in and was seated by front staff. The place was not busy at all. Several tables around us were empty and 2 were occupied. A waitress walked passed us several times with not once acknowledging us or saying a simple hello. Her friends later came in and were seated two tables over to us. She immediately took a seat with them and started to chat. We walked out after 15 minutes of non-service on a Sunday early evening. We asked the front hostess for a manager and advised her of our situation. She asked us where we were seated. Keep in mind that she's the person who seated us and there was no waiting that day and it was NOT busy. No manager was available for us to talk to.
(1)Jessica J.
This place is another poop hole! Food is horrible !!! This place is over priced on everything.. The staff is rude! They get over packed.. Idk why because the place sucks. They have little dangerous stage for dancing that gets over crowded from all the lame music they play...The fish bowls have hardly no liquor in them and its mostly juice..Do not come here.
(1)Kristen F.
Very very meh and ok. The guac was overly limey which isn't a problem for me but it was for my friend and I recognize its not for everyone. The servers were overly attentive like to the point of being obnoxiously attentive with someone stopping by every 5 mins. I like a mix of attentiveness and "leave me the eff alone" so I can have a conversation without being interrupted every other sentence. I left here thinking that I don't need to do that again and the bar atmosphere isn't really my thing, kind of like Spring Break except without the beach, bikini's and its in ya know Rosemont instead of some place actually fun and exotic.
(3)B R.
Staying at Aloft, across the street from the conglomeration that is a skating rink, HofBrau House, Park Tavern, etc. Had a lovely dinner at Park Tavern last night and decided to try Adobe Gila's tonight. I'm a Mexican food fan so I thought, "OK, we'll give it a try" Don't bother. The Enchiladas were edible. Barely. The Margarita was probably the worst that I've had. Ever. And that's saying a lot. Think luke cold salt-water with a splash of lime gatorade. But without all of the flavor. Waitress was friendly though. Avoid. Avoid Avoid.
(2)Liz Y.
If you are considering going to Adobe Gillas, please RECONSIDER. There are plenty of other bars close by with MUCH BETTER management and service. If you are in the mood for Mexican food, go to Maria's. It's a fantastic restaurant just around the corner with much better food and excellent service. ( mariasmexicanrestaurant.… ) Here is an email I just sent to Adobe about the experience my boyfriend and I had last night. The only reasons I am giving Adobe 1 star are that I can't give zero stars and I actually like their queso. "To Whom it May Concern, I regret to inform you that last night my boyfriend Bobby and I had a very unfortunate experience at your Chicago location. Before Bobby even handed Garon, the bouncer, his ID, Garon informed us that he would not be allowed inside. Initially we thought it was a joke. We assumed that we had to wait until more people left - that's how a line works. Garon then informed us that his manager thought Bobby's pants were "too baggy" and therefore were not within the dress code of Adobe's. Bobby laughed it off, again thinking that Garon was kidding. Bobby offered his ID again, this time offering to show why his pants were "too baggy." You see, Bobby has lost over 80 pounds and hasn't had the chance to buy new jeans. He keeps losing weight and right now clothes don't really fit well. To be quite honest, it must be frustrating on a daily basis for him, but I'm incredibly proud of his dedication and progress. At this point, Garon clearly overstepped his bounds and aggressively got in Bobby's face. In no way was Bobby causing a scene or acting aggressively, he was only attempting to show that his pants weren't baggy. Bobby was trying to explain that his pants were too big and he hadn't gotten a chance to buy new ones yet. Garon continued to basically push Bobby away with his chest. At this point we just went to Five Roses. On our way from Five Roses to Toby Keith's we stopped to talk to the manager at your establishment. We had the pleasure of talking to both Brett and Jeff. Brett very nicely listened to our concerns about the arbitrary enforcement of the dress code. He also allowed Bobby to explain his weight loss. At that point we learned that Jeff, not Brett, made the decision that Bobby's pants were too baggy. Again, Bobby explained his weight loss and our disappointment in the enforcement. Two weeks ago Bobby and I saw Wreck it Ralf at Muvico. You see, we are frequent customers at Muvico and the bars at the Park. Before we saw Wreck it Ralph, we went to Adobe for a drink. It was a Friday night, and there was a bouncer at the door. Interestingly enough, Bobby was wearing the SAME pants that he wore last night and Bears hat. We were allowed in, no questions asked. While we were enjoying the band, we observed a young black man with dreds not allowed in because his pants were too baggy. That man was dressed nicer than Bobby was that night. At that time, we noted that Bobby's pants were looser than his. We told Brett and Jeff about this experience. Bobby said, "I'm sure that neither one of you manage on Friday nights." At that point we learned that Jeff actually manages that night. Not only did your managers NOT apologize, they stood by their call. They denied arbitrary, discriminatory, and inconsistent enforcement of their dress code. They did admit that they need to be "stricter." At that point I reminded them that it's not about being stricter, it's about being consistent. While this entire conversation happend, none of your employees were able to look us directly in the eyes. All three actively avoided eye contact with us. Additionally, Garon couldn't keep a straight face. He stuck his hands in his pocket and openly laughed. Additionally, your dress code should be the lesser of your worries. That same night, 2 weeks ago, we saw people inside your bar that we knew were under 21. To be quite honest, I would be more worried about serving underage youth than pants. Our nation is facing an obesity crisis. Bobby has taken several steps not only to recognize his own weight problems, but also to fix them and literally change his life. Your response to his weight loss? "Sorry bro, you can't come in." It's a shame that we were subject to such awful service before we even stepped inside of your establishment. What's worse, however, is that your managers never apologized for the awful treatment we were subject to. For the record, none of the other bars had an issue with Bobby's "baggy" pants. We had a great night at Five Roses, Toby Keith's, and Park Tavern. " What happened last night was absolute ludicrous. It was completely unacceptable for us to be treated like that and for the management to respond (or fail to respond) in the way they did. Again, if you are considering going to Adobe Gillas, I would strongly encourage you to reconsider, at least until they are under new management.
(1)Christopher B.
Salsa was definitely from a jar which was a bad sign. How hard is it to chop 4 vegetables and stir it up? Chips were terrible, tasted dry and old. Margarita was cheap and tasted off and had about an inch of salt on it! Enchiladas were a real shame; chopped chicken?? and smothered with cheddar cheese. Service was nice though. Clearly meant to make money and not provide anything of quality.
(1)Mateusz K.
Bar is ok but bodyguards,manager are real asholes.I was kicked out with my friends for no reason!!!i really mean no reason.When I asked nobody could give me the reason why.I reported them to police.
(1)Sarah C.
I'm waffling between 2 and 3 stars... I was staying at the Aloft hotel very nearby on Super Bowl Sunday, so a coworker and I walked over to get some dinner and expected the place to be hopping. Not the case at all. We were there for two hours and there were never more than 4 tables occupied in the whole place. Kind of telling... So apparently this place is known for their tequila and not so much their food. They like to serve alcohol and almost added the food to the menu as an afterthought, thinking the drinkers may want a little snack. Because of a clear lack of vegetarian options, I ordered a quesadilla, which actually was supposed to include chicken, but I requested it without. It was served with pico and sour cream, and I paid $1 more to add guacamole, which the server said was housemade and very good. The quesadilla arrived and I wish I had thought to take a picture. It was ridiculously tiny and looked like something a child could make in the microwave. The guac was good, though and worth the extra cost. I also saw some reviewers complaining about their pico de gallo, but I liked it. It was fresh and I ate it with a fork when I was all done with my quesadilla. My coworker ordered 10 boneless wings that were on special that night. She said they were extremely dry and tasted like they had been frozen. She ate only 4 of them and did not want to take the rest back to the hotel. She also ordered a house salad, which looked great. It was iceberg lettuce dripping in cheese and their pico. After I finished my small quesadilla, I ordered a house salad too. Yum yum! After finishing our less-than-satisfying dinners, we decided we wanted dessert. There are four options here and we went with the chocolate nachos, which are tortillas cut into triangles, deep fried, covered in cinnamon sugar, drizzled in chocolate sauce and served with vanilla ice cream. The tortillas weren't as hard/crispy as I'd expected, which is good! The chocolate sauce tasted extremely chemically, if you know what I mean. Overall, meh. Service was great! I wish I could remember our server's name, but she was wonderful. She was new, but wasn't afraid to go ask her manager if she didn't know something. She was chatty, but didn't linger. She kept our water glasses full all night. I did think the restaurant was pretty chilly, but that might have been helped had it just been a little fuller. We did not order any alcohol, but the best part of our dinner was the $2 house salad? That is pretty silly!!
(2)John W.
Worst Mexican food I've ever had. Literally no flavor whatsoever. The pitcher of margaritas tasted like watered down lime juice. Only positives was the friendly waitresses. Too bad as they have a nice layout upstairs with an open air concept
(1)Ray E.
No flavor "Mexican" food and it was always cold. Been here several times for lunch meeting my buddy and our food is always cold and bland. View is nice tho ;).
(2)Beth A.
adobe gilas is the 'mexican' cheeseburger in paradise ...subpar food...slooooooooooooooow service...foofy drinks...hit or miss live music great indoor patio...tons of tvs (hello fb sundays on the projection screen)...door opens up to the parking garage (free w validation)
(3)Shannon D.
From the moment I walked in, I started to second guess my decision to eat at Adobe Gila's. Yep. I should have trusted the reviews that were already on Yelp. When it comes to food, drinks (other than bottled beer), and even the waitress' uniforms (???) - This place could not have it more wrong. I came during "Happy Hour" which runs 4-8 M-F, and offers $1.50 tacos and a self - serve chips/salsa stand. Cute idea, but the chips were stale, and the stand itself was a mess. Unfortunately we had to sit inside due to the 95 degree weather, though it might be a much better experience on the patio. We also ordered guacamole, which our waitress said was "Freshly made" - More like out of a jar, one of the worst I've had at a restaurant. We both had the $1.50 tacos, which was a huge mistake, although I shouldn't have expected much. My friend also had a margarita, which she said was watered down and tasted cheap. The only redeeming quality of this place is the service, our waitress regularly came back to ask if we needed anything, and was very apologetic when i sent back my beef tacos and ordered a burger (which was decent, and on the house as well) All in all, I wouldn't give this place my business again. If you're looking to grab a drink after a movie across the street- there are several other choices that are a whole lot better.
(1)Jennifer M.
I like coming to Adobe Gilas. The drinks are OK, they are definitely watered down, and the food is alright, nothing to rave about. The place does get really busy on the weekends, which is expected of any place out here in the MB entertainment district. It is, however a fun, chill place to hang out with a group of friends to catch up and have a few fun drinks. So, don't be expecting world class Mexican food and top shelf drinks, but this place is definitely fun and I would recommend it to others.
(3)Gorana M.
If I could rate negative stars for this place, I would. Came in with a big group. One friend ordered $35 dollar pitcher of patron margarita. They dumped so much ice in there that we only got two cups out of the entire thing. After tipping the server $10, you would think she would be respectful. When I asked her about the pathetic pour, she immediately got a high school attitude and claimed that's their "pour". For a ten dollar tip for simply just brining the pitcher to the table, i say we deserved more than the teen attitude. This place is a waste of time and money. The food is so bland and the crowd is already wasted by the time they get here. Everything is overpriced. I wouldn't pay this place a visit ever again.
(1)Steph W.
I was here for a bachelorette party a few months ago, and I was less than impressed. First - the high top table/chairs we were seated in were extremely uncomfortable-- I so bad in fact I couldn't wait to leave! The food was not good, the service was poor, the drinks were mediocre at best. It would take quite a bit to get me to return here.. There were really no redeeming aspects.
(1)Melanie R.
SPRING BREAK!!! WOOOOOOO!!! Okay, nobody was actually yelling that - but you could have filmed a Friday-night scene from this place and slipped it in with the MTV Spring Break footage and you'd barely know the difference. From the drinks served in plastic cups and the denim cutoffs-clad staff to the oh-so-dirty dancing that was taking place seemingly anywhere - this place screamed barely legal co-ed party. This was the kind of place my early-2000's self would have gone crazy for - loud music, strong drinks, and a party-all-night kind of energy. That's not to say that I didn't enjoy myself - the pretension-free vibe made me want to check my inhibitions at the door and just let loose, which was actually really refreshing! I just wasn't sure how well I...fit in. First off, I'd be willing to bet that the average Adobe patron has just recently gotten the 'Under 21' flag removed from their ID. Secondly -- I felt over-dressed in, well, jeans. Misfit-feelings aside, Adobe did provide the perfect (albeit not conducive to conversation) soundtrack for dancing the night away. Oh, and if you're looking for the cool kids - they're skin-to-skin on the tiny dance stage, maximizing their dirty-dancing potential. Bottom Line: As one of the establishments in Rosemont's came-out-of-nowhere 'Entertainment District' that doesn't charge cover - it's worth a gander if you're looking to drink and dance (and your fancy party dress is at the cleaners). Avoid ending up in a trailer park (literally) and pop the Muvico address into your GPS instead.
(3)Stuart T.
It's nice to finally see some bars in the Rosemont area but they can do better than this place. When I first saw this place from the outside I was impressed. I thought it was a mid twenties to thirties, dress nice type of bar. Instead it is infested with 21 year olds and I'm sure plenty of people with fake ID's. It's the style of a bar that you would find out in the really far suburbs. All glitz with little to offer. The prices are mid to high end city of Chicago prices. The food is generic not authentic or original. The vide is scattered as if they don't know what type of bar they want to be. The service hasn't been good when I've been there. In fact, me and a friend walked out after ordering a bucket of beers and we waited 15 minutes and the waitress ignored us. That brings me to the point that the staff seems inexperienced and the layout is crowded. Late at night lines form and even though I'm not a smoker they wouldn't let people outside to smoke unless they wanted to wait in a line to get back in. This bar should be replaced.
(1)Laura M.
Service was pleasant and great drink choices. How to say this...? Servers need a serious "uniform makeover" many girls were reaching to pull shorts down. Gross. And they served my food. Also my server was keeping money and tickets in her bra. Who approves the wait staff appearance? I am a 40 year old woman I really am put off by this exposure. I tip on service not padded bras. People in my demographics spend more and tip better than the kid crowd. Hope things improve.
(4)Eric A.
This place is not worth your time. I like the atmosphere of the place, especially the outdoor seating. However, that's were the list of likes ends. While the service wasn't terrible, they did get my order wrong and then when they brought out the right item, it had everything on it that I had wanted excluded. The food was just terrible. I can't believe they actually charge people for that crap. I started off with the chips and salsa. The chips they gave us were small broken pieces, barely enough for dipping. The salsa was definitely from a jar. It was just awful, tasted like Pace salsa. It's not that hard to make home made salsa, so I knew from that moment that the food wasn't going to be much better. The $9 quesadillas came with nothing. That were as bland as can be and you had to pay extra for guacamole and salsa. My wife paid the dollar extra for the guacamole and it was just as bad as the salsa. Thankfully, we had a buy one get one free coupon or else I would have been pissed. Even with the free entree we overpaid. Definitely never going back there. I really want to see this area of Rosemont succeed but not if they are bringing in restaurants like Adobe. Save your money and go to Maria's down the street for some real Mexican food.
(1)Simon N.
Not sure why this place would have 2 star rating, I find it pretty nice. Music some times can get bad for the several times I have been there but overall it is a great experience. I try to stay away from the sugary drinks but there is plenty more on the menu.
(4)Norah R.
My fav out of the Rosemont bars by far! Yes its crowded. Yes its kind of pricey. But what do you expect?! I LOVE the DJ on the weekends (although I know lots of people say he plays the same music.. at least its a good mix!). I love that the drinks are reasonable even though you most likely wont get drunk of them. But hell you can pregame and go. I recommend getting their around 9ish on thru-sat if you want a seat. Other wise you'll be stuck standing most the night which isn't a big deal either. Love the out door are in the nice weather. I also enjoy the staff. The management is always running around helping the girls it seems. Even though its really busy the girls are VERY fast pace and check on us often. I always end up here on the weekends and recommend it over the other locations. Also no cover charge for those of you not sure. And the garage parking is free past midnight :) And the food is pretty good as well. Nothing amazing but worth trying.
(5)Jeff E.
Well, this was my second time here and my LAST! The first time we also came on a Sunday afternoon and we were told that you have to pay for chips and dip on the weekend! Okay, but $6.95 for a basket of chips and three small portions of salsa??? Really!! Then came today's visit. The Beef Fajitas were good, but I asked for some salsa on this $14.95 entree and when the bill came there was a charge of $.50 cents for each little cup. My wife was charged $2.25 for the same size little cup of black beans she wanted to put on her Taco Salad. Really Black Beans don't come on a Taco Salad? Fool me once, shame on you! Fool me twice, shame on me. I had to drive past 5 or 6 different Mexican restaurants to come to the MB Plaza, but they have seen me here for the last time. I will drive about an additional 1/2 mile and go to Maria's from now on.
(2)Sami D.
So I have been to Adobe about 10 times. You would ask why would you give it 1 star and go 10 times. Well it is close to work and home and has an open patio which is really refreshing after work, and they have some great quesadillas (mahi and steak). This is where it ends. Waitresses seems like were gathered from suburban high schools and they are all jersey shore wonabees. Pitchers or cocktails of any type are watery and no where near the quality you would expect. I would give me about 2, on a good day 3 stars, but last night was epic. So here we are drinking some margaritas ordered from the bar. We decided to sit at a table as we were a group and wanted to grab some Patron shots. I go and very kindly ask one of their waitresses to come by the table so we can order. 10 min later and several times passing by our table, no service. Then I go to her and ask if I can order some shots, she tells me that I would need to speak with my waitress, to which I reply well we don't have one and we need to be served. Her face expression was like so annoyed of me asking to be served so she went ahead and told me to wait and that she would come by. In 5 min she shows up and I order 3 patron shots. Another 5 min later she comes with some nasty tequila and a bill for 3 patron silver shots. Shocked I tell her that this wasn't patron as I am big fan of it and drink it all the time. Then she goes on and brings a "manager". Some bald dude comes, which seemed like a promoted bouncer comes and tries to explain to me that he saw how they poured the shots and it was patron. After literary arguing with me for 5 min I gave him my card and told him to do what he feels is right as a manager. 5 min later the same girl comes with the same bill for 3 patron silver shots, no free drinks, no bil reduction. We paid, got up and left. I must say this place has a lot of potential as it is cheap, its at a good location, but man their service is terrible. Good alternative is the Tavern right next to it and they have some bad ass calamari and huge selection of beer, even though its a bit expensive.
(1)Jason W.
Excellent place to eat and drink late
(4)Jenny C.
Food at this place is terrible. I would not recommend it if it was the last take-out-food place on earth. I was coming back from a long day of work with my boyfriend, we head over to Adobe Gilas and when we walked in the lady that seats people left and didn't say anything to us. We weren't acknowledged for maybe 5 minutes, and the only reason a waitress spoke to us was because she thought we were going to seat ourselves, but I assured her we decided to sit at the bar instead. After i'm seated at the bar, it takes another 10 minutes to be acknowledged, and mind you, there were not that many people sitting at the bar. I saw two other couples and that's it. Finally I ordered a veggie burrito which DID NOT have the main components of what the menu said would be in it. So I pretty much scarfed down a burrito filled with onions, sour cream, cheese, and TINY green peppers. SO MANY ONIONS. If the menu said "onion burrito" I would have never picked it. My boyfriend ordered the steak tacos and didn't mind them but said they were sooo bland. If you like the food here you probably had a few drinks in you before the time you got your meal.
(1)Stacy M.
To be fair a lot of these reviews were written when Adobe's first opened and yes the staff was inexperienced, i mean DUHH the place had just opened! But now this is the place to be at the PARK! Great staff, great food, and a fun and inviting staff. In my opinion the wings here are better than Buffalo Wild Wings and don't make you feel as though you ate bricks as BWW's does! Bartenders are amazing! What people need to understand is when the bar is slammed and you see them running around getting drinks, be patient...The bar is PACKED obviously your gonna have to wait a sec! This is a fun atmosphere and makes you feel like your on vacation when clearly your not! Cheers you up! I love Adobe Gilas!
(5)Yadira D.
After catching a movie with my gal pals, we decided to grab some drinks. The food was good, we had the nacho plate and split between us 3, since it was a big plate. Food was yum, and the drinks were decent...the service however was not the greatest. Our waitress seemed to be to busy with the only table consisting of a good looking male patron sitting alone. Granted, he was a good looking guy, BUT if you are working socialize with him on your own time, not when you have other tables to tend to, and all are requiring some kind of assistance. Needless to say we had to summon another waitress for some additional items because even though our waitress was right next to us at the table where the gentleman was sitting alone, she still couldn't be reached. Once the other waitress told her we needed something she came and brought it to us, asked why we didn't ask her directly. I mentioned to her that I was sitting right next to her and tried getting her attention a few times to no avail. I'll come back here again for a few happy hour drinks but won't expect too much from the service. I will say the 2 woman band they had playing that night were AWESOME!
(3)Maggie B.
This is my new favorite restaurant! I absolutely love it! We ended up getting an amazing waitress, Chelly, and she rocked!!! She was extremely knowledgable, and even remembered our names... that is definitely something that impresses me whenever I go to a restaurant. We lucked out because we were still in happy hour, but there was nothing happy hour about their drinks and food selection... it was way better than expected. The nachos were AMAZING.. and for 6$... it really could have fed at least 2 people... the tacos for 1.50$ were amazing too... just went a little overboard because we assumed everything would be smaller because it was happy hour.. Adobe Gilas you did no disappoint! Oh, and let's not forget drinks! We ended up getting Grand Marnier Margaritas and they were so delicious.. and they came in a cup that you got to take home... (the kid in me was super happy about that)... the views were incredible, and once it got chilly, the staff immediately made sure to close the "windows"... it was all about the customer yesterday! I would highly recommend this place.. and will be a frequent customer! Thanks for a great time!
(5)George P.
I always give a place 2 chances to impress me. service was good but the food was not. the quality of people was so, so. we have a lot of great mexican places this just isn't one of them. i gave it 2 stars because the staff (behind the bar) was friendly.
(2)Sienna B.
I was there last night after going to Zanies. I immediately noticed that it has the ambience of a crappy small city chain, and noted from the menu that they also have locations in Columbus and Dayton, Ohio. No surprise there. We had the steak fajita, which was somewhat tasty, but had way too much rice and not enough meat, and was covered in some sort of mystery sauce that was likely fake cheese. We had the chips and salsa with the habenero salsa. The salsa was flavored with habeneros, but tasted like it was made with tomato paste rather than real tomatoes, and has a similar consistency. The chips tasted like cardboard. A friend ordered the Paella, which was a big mistake. It had the ingedients of paella, but was nothing like the real thing. The shrimp were obviously frozen and low quality. We had the long island ice tea drink special. It was vile. If I were a 18 year old with a fake ID trying to get drunk I guess it would have been great. I would not go there again even if they offered me a free meal.
(1)Amy B.
My advice - don't go there hungry or expecting decent service. Our waitress took our order with a lolli pop hanging out of her mouth and complained that we ordered water in addition to our drinks because she had to make another trip to the bar. She brought the appetizers out at the same time as our entrees and walked away before we could ask for the condiments she forgot to bring. We struggled to find room for everything on the table because no one came to clear anything! The only thing this place has going is a great atmosphere. I am sure once the other restaurants open in that area this one will bite the dust.
(1)Estodo L.
Very disappointed ,it must be managed by a different owner,first of all I sat in a table that wobbled so much I had to hold my drink all night ,the waitress over charged US , ANYWAYS go to Toby kieths the music is not great but the service is price less
(1)Charel M.
DO NOT EAT HERE!!!!!!! Though the service was fine, the food was disgusting!!!!
(1)Jen S.
What I like most about this place is out outdoor seating. But when winter comes I am not sure how appealing it will be. The only downside is the waitstaff is extemely young and not experienced and it shows. Also check up on you somewhat too often, which yes can be a bad thing. I also asked for extra dressing for my salad and she comes back with my same cup..(wierd) and fills it 1/4 of the way with dressing (seriously).. and says it's that good? Well no..because I asked for more dressing and that means you usually fill the cup. I also was considering ordering Coconut Shrimp and wanted to know how many there were and the waitress didn't know, so screams across the outdoor deck to another server and says "Hey..how many shrimps come in the appetizer?? The girl was very sweet and nice, but it just shows how again inexperienced and young they are. Sure we aren't eating at a top notch steakhouse, but a bit of serving experience and menu knowledge isn't too much to ask for. I will return and hope it improves. They just need to get some older employees working there and I am sure it will get better.
(2)john s.
This was one of the worst Mexican Restaurant that we have been to. The only reason it is busy on the weekend, is because of the location. It's a new area with only a handful of options at this time. Where do I start? Based on the menu, it's more of a bar than a restaurant. Which you think, the manager would place an emphasis on quality drinks. Well we ordered two Lobo Margaritas (note their menu does not contain many prices for their drinks or available sizes). The waitress stated that we could get a larger size and pointed to the couple next to us, who had two glasses of Margaritas. We said sure, she came back with two plastic cups, filled to the brim with ice cubes. Did not ask about salt or lime. The drink was so weak; it even tasted bad. The space is small, so they try to cram as many tables as possible in there. Our table was 2 ft x 2 ft, and we did not have room to eat. They have elevated stools and not chairs. So you do not have a place to hang your jacket. I ordered the Mahi Fajitas, the waitress brought out shrimp. She swapped it out for fish. There were 3-4 pieces of fish about the size of a corn flake. It was one of the worst fajitas that I have had. We also ordered some of their hand crafted guacamole, that we had to mash and mix with a fork so it could be scooped on a chip. Oh and unlike most Mexican Restaurants, they do not offer complimentary chips and salsa. Just an overall bad experience. Do yourself a flavor and go somewhere else.
(1)Dia S.
Visited this place a couple weeks back with my sister. Arrived around 6 p.m.- as we approach the stairs we could hear the blaring music from downstairs. Weird we thought considering it only being 6p.m. I don't think i've ever been somewhere to eat so bad before in my life. The hostess or waitress attempts to seat us close to the "DJ" and we beg her to put us as far away as possible from the loud music. We wanted to have dinner not be on MTV's spring break. Let me first start out by saying that the free "bottom-less" chips and salsa buffet thing they are trying to pull is digusting..it screams trash. Clean your countertops! I order a Caesar salad with no chicken or meat in it with the dressing on the side my sis ordered steak/chicken fajitas. My salad was not edible, the dressing was the worst thing i've ever tasted. I feel bad for saying this but how can you mess up a plain salad so bad? The products they use are of really bad quality. My sisters fajitas were terrible as well, I felt as if the steak was a week old. We didn't eat any of our food, asked for the check, payed and went over to Kings to have ourselves another dinner. Our waitress was nice altough there is just random waitresses just standing around..way over staffed. The only decent think about this place is the rooftop. It's a shame bc this place is so new but it fels so run down and gross when you are inside, feels like you are in some wannabee mexican confused place. Please stop trying to be a spring break club in Rosemont and focus on fixing important things.
(1)Vicki S.
Came here for dinner on a Saturday night. Had a reservation for 6 people, we were seated right away. Very loud inside, and I have to agree with all these other yelp reviews about the sub-par food. No flavor, very bland. And the margaritas were really watery.
(2)Giuseppe D.
I'm kind of psychic, so I can tell you right now that there will be hundreds of reviews on this place very soon. With that being said, here's one of them: Adobe Gilas is one of the newest additions to the ever budding "social" area of Rosemont. With additions like Rivers Casino, Muvico, Kings Bowling, and now Adobe, this area has become extremely popular, extremely fast. It's located right across from Muvico and Kings, and is put in place to be right next to a future outlet mall. It's on the second floor, which I actually prefer. It makes the patio area THAT much better, being able to enjoy a drink in the outdoor breeze while overlooking a lively park area. The patio has about 20-25 tables, with the inside giving an additional 20 tables, and seating by the bar. The drinks and food are priced modestly, and so far I've enjoyed the chicken sandwich and the spicy guacamole. I was excited to see that they actually come out to your table and make the guacamole in front of you, and adjust it to your liking (extra spicy for me). I've had the big 80 oz. beer margarita (beerita?) which did not disappoint. Which was good because the only reason I ordered it in the first place was because the bartender told me I get to keep the big thermos container when I was done. I plan on drinking wine out of it when I get home :) My only real complaint, and a complaint that might keep me away most of the time, is the overcrowding. Granted it IS a new place, so it's inevitable to have a large crowd of newbies swarming the place, but it's literally unbearable. If you come here anytime at night, and especially Thursday-Sunday, it WILL take upwards of 30 minutes to get a drink. I hope that Adobe will adjust to this by maybe adding in a second bar area, or even a "cash only" mini bar, to lessen the waiting time on very, very thirsty patrons such as myself. But if you have a chance to go during the day, I'd definitely say to come check it out. It's a great location, the food is good, the staff is fun, and the patio is perfect. Should you decide to come at night, do so at your own thirst's risk.
(3)Joanna Z.
I came here couple of times with some friend, and it always was a pleasant experience. The drinks were good, maybe except the "fish bowl", it seemed like it was just juice, but when we told our server, she brought some extra shots of tequila. The service is great, very nice and easy going.
(5)Tricia L.
Self seating on a Friday night, and no one came to wait on us for about 15 mins. Service was not the best.
(1)AJ M.
Came here a couple of months ago. The food is okay kinda expected better for its price. The environment is different kinda fun like a nicer chilis. At this place turns into a pseudo club filled with all sorts of people. It gets packed, although it gives off college campus bar but not in a good way especialy since it is in Rosemont. Compared to its other Rosemont bars this isnt as classy, nice but can more fun with bigger groups! Deff gotta go back in the summer!
(3)The S.
My husband an I were celebrating a Birthday with a few family members on Friday 04/04/14. We decided that this place would be a fun spot to start and boy were we WRONG!!! We were asked to show ID & DID with no problem. We ate,danced and were having a GREAT time when the security guy walked up and asked me to remove a hat (NO BIB) BEANIE! I explained that we had been here for hours and no one had a problem, I even noticed that a few other patrons were wearing hats/ beanies. We asked to speak with the manager a red haired lady that seemed furious that she had been pulled from the bar. I asked of there was a NO HAT policy and she stated that this was up to the discretion of her security staff and could have been altered @ any time. REALLY is that customer service? I asked and she said to me "REMOVE the HAT or u will be escorted out of here! I was appalled! While gathering my things I look up and they've already called the police in which they told us to LEAVE, but don't forget you BILL. I say this was not a problem, but we were treated very unfair with no explanation/resolution. Was this a fair practice? WE WILL NEVER RETURN and I have spread the word
(1)Slim H.
This is the worst excuse for Tex-Mex/Mexican food I have every experienced in my life. They are going to have to make helluva improvements me to go here again. Went for lunch with the work gang during the week, the place was dead. I had great expectations and after making the hike up to the restaurant level and being seated on the open air patio, I realized that the patio was the nicest part. The waitress was ok, but like I said the food was not. It's hard to mess up taco salad but it was bland and awful. Ordered the queso as an appy which was equally disgusting and flavorless. Could be a beer chips and salsa kinda stop at its best. I don't think anyone was satisfied with their food selections.
(1)Kamil K.
Weekends-I've been there few times already and it's always the same thing/ look long line of people outside, crowded inside. Food nothing special, drinks Ok, beer same as usually :D during the week it's a good place to count planes flying at O'Hare :)
(4)Sergio H.
Worst place I've been to. I went this Friday just to grab a drink before we went to rosemont movie theater.... So the bouncer denies me access because my clothes were too baggy. The only thing I had baggy was my sweater. So I asked him if I can take it off and he still says no. I truly think he didn't let me in because I am Mexican. Ive been here before and it has gotten worse. Plus their drinks are watered down and their food is horrible. No flavor. Horrible wannabe Mexican place. Not going here ever again. The only reason I choose one star is because there isn't anything less!
(1)Jim B.
You guys let gangs and gang colors in. But I get denied at the door for wearing flip flops?!? Two words fuck yourself. You denied me at the door with 10 other people who were willing to spend money. All because I was wearing flip flops?!?! Horrible business. You will never get mine, or my friends and family business ever again. I hope you fail and something more respectful takes your space.
(1)Erik H.
Adobe Gila's is a new restaurant at the massive Park at Rosemont entertainment complex. It opened on June 5 and unfortunately, it shows. The food itself was pretty good. The chips (free during Happy Hour which is M-F until 8pm and does not include any drink specials) were endless and came with a nice hot, smoky salsa. My Shrimp Po' Boy was good without being great while my fiancee's quesadilla lacked the burst of flavor that the Havana Mojo Pork Quesadilla implied it would have. The hostesses and servers were prompt and courteous and perhaps a bit typecast. Our waitress was not particularly knowledgeable, but this place is only 3 weeks old as well. Probably my biggest gripe was that they had an enormous amount of beers on tap (over 30!), but no one could tell me what they were. If you're going to have such a large selection you really have to take responsibility for them, Adobe Gila's! Their extensive tequila selection was plastered all over the menu though, to be sure. Overall, the place has a nice atmosphere and an excellent drink selection, but the average food and obvious growing pains are keeping it at 3 stars for the time being.
(3)Jason H.
Drinks were weeeeak, and food was meh. The atmosphere is cool though.
(2)Art P.
The margarita's were so watered down there was no buzz caught by even the lightest drinker in our group on an empty stomach. Even had the upgraded tequila. Waitress said this was because when they blend it you can't taste it. What a waste of $20 for frozen water with a hint of lemon. The food is ok, its not real Mexican, I'd say its more southwestern or texmex.
(2)Stephanie M.
Not sure why all the hate for Adobe. It's not great, but it's not the worst place I've ever been to. Margaritas are huge and delicious. Queso and guac are awesome. The fish tacos were a little cold when they came, but tasted good with the mango salsa. The waitress wasn't overly attentive, but did offer drink refills and kept our water glasses full.
(3)Jim M.
The outdoor patio is great. Was there with my wife and daughter for lunch but the food was terrible. My 7 year old wouldn't even eat it. Maybe ok for a drink or two but bring your Amex cause its not cheap.
(2)Steve L.
The negative reviews kinda "put me off" but decided to try it anyway. The service was excellent and the food was quite good. I talked to the manager about the bad reviews who said they did have some problems when they first opened but have worked aggressively to correct them. It appears they have been successful. My enchiladas were served quickly, was very tasty and a nice size portion for the price. Huge draft beer selection and many drink specials.
(4)Candace R.
I have been to this place multiple times and every time I go I say "NEVER AGAIN!" Well I got asked by my friend to go there for her birthday and being the good friend that I am I said fine. Bad idea. The runner who brought out our food was too lazy to clear off our appetizer plates....As a result of that he spilled water all over my cellphone and burned my arm with the sizzling fajita plate. Management was contacted and all she could say was "I am sorry. Do you want some burn cream?" Really?!? I am so over this place. The food is expensive, unseasoned, and very small portions. The drinks are watered down and small... $50 down the drain and a ruined phone. And another thing, they talk about having a dress code. How can a place so raunchy have a dress code. I saw dudes in basketball shorts and gym shoes... Very selective on who they let in. This place exhibits a lot of discrimination. WILL NEVER GO BACK!
(1)Mike G.
This place is absolutely terrible. When i first walked in the staff did not even acknowledge my presence. Finally when they noticed me they took my name down and said they would call me when my table is ready, so they called me ten minutes later and I went to get my table and they said they did not know how that happened and the staff seemed to be pointing the finger at each other before even telling me that I was to come back later. Finally when I got my table I ordered a poboy sandwich with blackened shrimp, it was flavorless and overpriced. I would not recommend this place to my enemies let alone my friends. On a positive note out server kaleigh was absolutely amazing and deserves to work at a better establishment.
(1)J. Loren H.
I really like this place. The only thing I have a slight issue with is how difficult it is to move around in there when it's super busy. Any fun place is gonna be crowded like that, and the good things about the bar make me wanna keep coming back. First of all, the people watching is fantastic. The drinks aren't too ridiculously priced. The music is decent. There's an elevator to get you to the bar, and it isn't for handicapped people only! If you're too drunk, or a lazy fatass like me, (or both) you can take the elevator back up to the bar after you've smoked your outside. This bar is definitely one of the more fun ones to drink at in the entertainment district. You should check it out.
(4)Dana M.
Food was cold drinks were watered down. Staff was good. The staff did complain they get 'crazy' n 'deal w a lot of crap' w the later nights.
(2)Nicole A.
If you don't come one a prime hour during the weekend, this place is actually amazing. It can get really loud and there isn't much room to walk around, but if you come early for a table, you're golden. The frozen drinks are delicious. I highly recommend the Caribbean Colada or a margarita. Out of all the places in the entertainment district, Adobe's by far has the cheapest drinks, which is something us broke college students sure love to hear.
(4)Brianna L.
I LOVE THIS PLACE!!!! I live in the surrounding area and this Rosemont area is exactly what the area needed! I used to be a big fan of the clubs in the city, but the older I get I like to enjoy fun places closer to home. This strip satisfies my needs perfectly. I always end up here at Adobe Gilas even on NYE. My drink of choice is the Corona-rita. OMGoodness its sooo good! It's $20, but it's 45 oz of pure awesomeness. You drink one and you are good to go for the rest of the evening. They aren't skimping on the booze that's for sure. Also on Friday nights they offer $4 corona's. The atmosphere here is FUN! It's a relatively young crowd. Early 30's is the oldest I've ever seen gettin down. I'm in my mid 20's and I just love this place! You get good drinks, awesome music, dance floor, and it's only a $10 cab ride from home! That's a total winner in my book. I honestly have never dined here so I can't say much about the food, but my friends did have the nachos with chicken and they raved about them.
(5)Kcmc M.
Terrible greasy below bar food...forgot to check yelp before for going....damn...change name to adobe greasy
(1)David L.
Very disappointed... ( I HOPE SOME FROM MANAGEMENT WHO HAS BRAIN READS THAT!!!) It was my first time at the establishment the floor was crowded and me and my girlfriend went to dance on patio. Apparently there were some beer bottles on the floor and while we were dancing i had to trip one and it went down and smashed on the floor between bunch of people below us... ( The patio is on second floor). So after like 15 minutes security guys kicked us out. They came and said that we are trowing bottles on people. (BTW. VERY RUDE People.!!!) Maybe fire some of them and hire more cleaning people.... (Yes the drinks are week...) At least police was a little bit more understanding because when we left the club we had to talk with them also... Who give the license to this club they rail design is dangerous to people below!!!!
(1)Dan B.
Terrible food, paid $45 for probably the worst burrito I've ever tried to eat and 2 drinks. Never again.
(1)Andre L.
Imagine Chili's but not geared to families and you pretty much have it....in fact, the food at Chili's is probably better. It's definitely aimed at 20 -something's who don't know or don't care about the food.... or the watered down drinks. It is aptly described as "cantina themed" with lots of fake props and cheesy-ness. If you are young and looking for a fun time at a reasonable price, eat before you come and have a few drinks while you look for your dream señor or señorita (themed).
(2)CATHERINE C.
All I can really comment on is the bar area and late night hours. I went there a Friday night or 2 ago and the place was bananas. People everywhere. Unsturdy tables falling over. Drunken 20 year olds humping each other like its a house party. EEK. No thanks. They did have some pretty good music though. I bet on a weekday night this place could have real potential but Friday and Saturday nights its a Frat party.
(2)Eric A.
Service was poor. After 15 minutes walked out without any of the four servers working around our table even acknowledging us.
(1)Mikal F.
I went here back in June. While in line the bouncer kept bending my ID, almost breaking it. My husband was right behind me and some other friends which the bouncer insisted that they were all too drunk and not allowed in. My one friend said that's BS and started to walk away. This roided out bouncer then came charging after us. Once I let my husband go and the bouncer realized my friends were not backing down from his pathetic roid rage he cried to the rent-a-cops that one of them spit on his face and ran away never to be seen again. The cops and owner said this bouncer never gets mad for no reason, but I'm pretty sure that's a side effect of steroids. This establishment is unprofessional. When I asked the manager to go get the videotape of my friend spitting on their bouncer he ran inside never to be seen again either. I never even made it inside, but the bouncer charged after us, almost snapped my ID and accused people of being too drunk who haven't even started drinking yet. Never will I come here again. Probably never go to Rosemont again either.
(1)Patrick D.
I would not recommend this place to anyone. I have been here three times in my life and both times it was a pretty bad expirence. The first time I went was for my friend Erik's Birthday, and a fight broke out in the line with a group of people, and they denied him entry. Which is fine, but the problem is Erik had nothing to do with the people who were fighting, they weren't with us, he wasn't involved in the fight in anyway what so ever. He tried explaining to this to the bouncer, but the bouncer didn't want to hear any of it. The second time I went was for my birthday, it was noisy and crowded, and it takes forever to get a drink up at the bar. And when the bar tenders finally do get to you, they have an attitude like they are being put off. They are not the best at making drinks either, they are very watered down. The third time I went was for my friend Isaac's birthday, He went outside to have a ciggerate, and while he was walking up the stairs, he slipped on some water and became a little wobly, at that point the bouncer kept insisting that he was too drunk and he had to leave, he tried explaining that is was wet on the ground, and that is the reason why he slipped. But of course the bouncer didn't want to hear it. Also that night, I went to order a drink at the bar for my friend Isaac's birthday, and I had to repeat myself three times, now I understand it is the weekend, loud and busy. That wasn't the issue. What upset was when the bartender told me "I can't understand what the f*** you are saying" Excuse me? Who is the customer? It took all the self-control I had, and remembering the fact it was friend Isaac's birthday to avoid losing my temper. Overall I wouldn't recommend this place, the bouncer's seem to on huge power trips, and the customer service is lacking.
(1)Michael M.
I've never been a huge fan of this place, poor service, mediocre food, same cookie cutter top 40 music you hear at every other bar. But what really did me over was when I opened a tab and ordered only two beers the bartender insisted I ordered four, I asked to speak to the manager and he in a round-about way told me that me I was probably too drunk to remember how many drinks I had and that "it's late" and I didn't realize what I was doing. I ended up paying for all 4 beers after becoming overly frustrated and just wanting to leave this place.
(1)Dani F.
Perfect night out! We hosted my husband's 40th here with about 60 people and the manager Mike Reppe was so accommodating. I called in and after talking with him had an entire section for our party which they let us decorate obnoxiously. We worked out appetizers and they even had a few drink specials for our group. There were two girls devoted specifically to our party and they were both great; at no point in time was anyone looking around for another drink. The atmosphere here on a Saturday night is incredible, they had a DJ with great dance music and a lot of fun people. They even have one of those crazy photo booths in the corner that we got more and more use out of as the night went on:) Food is very good, drinks are crazy with fish bowls and shots poured in plastic sharks, crazy looking straws, tons of quirky glasses in different shapes that you can buy to take home, Adobe Gilas will be seeing repeat business from us and and lot of our group were excited to throw their own parties there in the future after learning how easy it was for me to work with the manager. Thanks guys and thank you Mike, you made this past Saturday AMAZING!
(5)Amelia K.
Often times I wonder how ANYONE can mess up making Mexican food, it is one of the easiest most delicious cuisines on this grey earth... If you have the same rational as me and believe that at a "Mexican" restaurant there HAS to be ONE thing on the menu that ISN'T TERRIBLE, then you should not go here! The "fresh" made guacamole is clearly pre-packaged goop that is just squeezed into a greasy tortilla boat and served with enough chips to feed a single person. Then comes the main course... This place is the clear winner of "Worst Taco Ever" in my book!! If you like steak with gristle, no lettuce, cheese, nor flavor you have come to the right place! You can add cheese, or sour cream for a nominal fee of course. Overall I left feeling sad... Sad and hungry... Long story short, save your money and go to Taco Bell!
(1)Dirk M.
Lousy chips and salsa. Cheese dip wasn't much better. Great bartender and very attentive wait staff though. Pork tacos were good but i'm guessing it's the drinks that keep folks here.
(2)Stephanie M.
This place is a waste of time! Horribly watered down drinks, shots and bad food.
(1)E Z.
Very fun , cool bar. Awesome drink specials. They have some cool Fish bowl type drinks for when u have a group of friends. Their chips are great. They have awesome guacamole that they make from scratch at your table. Servers are always quick and friendly.
(5)Megan R.
This is easily the worst place I've eaten in a while. And I was here on a Monday when it wasn't busy. My margarita was watery with very little flavor. The chese dip was microwaved but not well enough. And our entrees were so bad we took one bite, paid, and left. With 2 people and entrees each with one bite taken, not even a question from the waitress as to why. why?? Because they know.
(1)Puma P.
Decent food if it's fresh (green sour cream is NOT ok), watered down margaritas, horrible kitchen service. And informing the manager should not be answered with an "Ok" and blank stare. Go somewhere else.
(1)Kimberly C.
This place was so fun! I did not enjoy the food but I give it 4 stars for its atmosphere, band and drinks!
(4)Nathan D.
Just an awful experience. A group of ten of us came over after doing indoor skydiving at iFly. We wanted a place to eat and talk about our experiences. This place looked good from the outside and when we got to the top of the stairs, it wasn't full. We picked a spot in the what would be, during the summer, a balcony area to sort of isolate ourselves. Shortly after we sat down, the dj started playing music. And it was insanely loud. We could not hear a thing. I downloaded a decibel app on my phone and checked it out. It was a full 98 dB. That is entirely too loud for a restaurant. I asked the waitress to turn it down and she said she could only adjust it a little bit. She never changed it at all as far as I could tell. When our food arrived, we had no silverware. After two minutes of no waitress in sight, a member of our party walked into the main room and obtained silverware for us all. The food was mediocre to me, but I won't judge it on that. Food is incredibly subjective and I understand that my mood may have affected how much I enjoyed the food. I ordered fajitas. Every restaurant, it seems, gives you three tortillas and that's never enough to finish the rest of the fixings. However, I have never until this restaurant been charged for the additional three tortillas. The waitress didn't mention it and I only knew because it was a glaring $0.75 on my bill. All in all, a miserable experience and I won't be returning.
(1)Robin T.
Decent service. Fun atmosphere. BUT, if you're looking for a decent margarita, don't go here. Ordered the top shelf, premium marg - at a premium price. It came in a disposable plastic cup & it was so terrible I coudn't drink it. As a matter of fact, none of the four in our party could finish their drinks. Plus, they don't even serve chips & salsa.
(2)Valerie J.
This place, for food alone, would elicit disappointment, and 2 stars.. but this place, with the atmosphere of clubby fun on an early Sunday evening - gets 4! Because it's not trying to be an authentico restaurant. It's so much more! The salsa was good, and the food was fairly filling, and there was DANCING, and the service was good (considering how packed they already were!) The DJ mixed a LOT of songs, including "Sweet Child of Mine" - and he did a good job of mixing it up. Would I want to even attempt going here on a Fri or Sat night? No way Jose! But why does this place have 2 stars? You guys don't realize you're not just paying for the food and drinks, but also for the fun? My husband loved his margarita, enjoyed the salsas, and was not impressed by the fajitas. I enjoyed the salsas, found the fajitas fine for a clubby place out in Rosemont, and didn't care for the margaritas (but, since I love dancing, and everyone was really nice to me) I didn't care that I didn't care for them :) Just know what you're getting into: A club that is also a restaurant. A lady at a table near us was probably at least 20 years our senior, was drunk - and having a blast. Some ppl from the Hawaiian pub crawl meandered in and were trying to find fun after an apparently mismanaged event. Other than that, there were just many different groups of ppl out to enjoy their Sunday holiday - and from what I saw, most did. I know I did! I really loved this place, it reminded me of being in my early 20's in Texas again, including some not-great-tex-mex ;D Just get your dance on! And snack a bit! Stop worrying about it being crowded and the food being Just Ok. The food *is* OK but you are in such a fun place! Why complain? :)
(4)Bethany W.
There are better options in Rosemont. Best thing was that I came on $10 fajitas night. Both my guest and I went with the steak option. When the fajitas arrived there was barely any food on the platter. There were only a few tiny pieces of meat. Plus they bring you the smallest portion of sides I've ever seen. If I was to have made a normal fajita there was only enough for 1 & 1/2. I was still hungry after leaving and I'm pretty small. I can't imagine how hungry a guy would be!
(2)Bernardo S.
This place was better than I expected , I ordered the carne asada fries a different take than I have had but actually good -Great service and helpful staff . The chicken tacos are decent - the fajitas are great .
(5)Courtney H.
Not a fan. Went Saturday night around 6 for a bachelorette party. We had reservations and were sat right away and the place was empty. Our server was very slow and messed up some orders. Yes we were a group of 10 but then give us 2 servers. Lord knows the rest were just standing around talking. By the time we left the place was packed. My shredded chicken tacos were actually really good and they had a ton of chicken, but what kind of "mexican" place doesn't give out chips and salsa? We had the dip trio and the portions were small but the queso was pretty good. I wouldn't go back, but that's just me.
(2)Ryan S.
This place is really weird. The time I went, the bouncer wouldn't let my Pakistani friend in because he didn't have a license, even though he had his passport with him as proof of age. I went inside to check it out and it was full of transgender people making out.
(2)Karla Q.
This place is NOT worth spending crazy amounts of money for anything. I'm a 30-something and it could definitely be attributed to this fact however my impressions are as follows Ambiance: it reeks of a spring break college party. The girls are all wearing mini shorts and tank tops all year round (nothing wrong with that at all.... Simply that I want you to picture the scene) the majority of the venue is decorated with hay roofs, surf boards and colorful rustic looking high top tables and chairs. Loud club music after 10 and a beer pong table in the back. It's like Señor frogs meets Chilli's. Food: YIKES. I KNOW they're not advertising themselves as a Mexican place. The menu items themselves indicate it. However, if you're going to USE the ingredients of Latin cuisine... Do it properly. OMG! Carnitas fries: they added MASA (tortilla dough) to heavily seasoned (and ours tasted like they were sitting under the heat lamp for a few hours) waffle fries and they're coated with a white mystery (heavy on the salt again) cheese fries and topped with also over salted carnitas and a wad of (under seasoned) guacamole. The menu said it had pico de gallo which was nowhere to be found. Interestingly they serve it in a skillet... But the food got cold very quickly. Carnitas platter: this was okay except that the beans looked old and the plantains were DRY and blackened. Queso fundido: a blend of spicy cheeses and chips... Wtf?! I got a tortilla boat filled with three mystery cheese SAUCE and a sprinkling of what looked like cheddar for the stringy molten cheese effect and a few mild peppers thrown in there. It made me feel like I was eating some sort of soup... It was NOT appetizing. And again.... Yes I ate it, no I didn't complain/ report it but I held on to a little bit of hope that it would get better. (Did I mention this is the second time I've eaten here? Last time I got a Mac and cheese and THAT was great! Also, no Latin ingredients. Lol) Drinks: not spectacular. Had a raspberry margarita and a blue margarita. The raspberry was served in a plastic cup with a sugar rim (ew) and the blue in a glass with a salt and lime rim. However.... They don't taste like anything distinct... The raspberry tasted like lemonade my friend got a strawberry one and it tastes like cherry..... The liquor was mild. Maybe a half shot. Cleanliness: I'd give it about four stars. The bathroom was relatively clean except for the overflowing trash cans in the stalls. The floors and tables are clean, the bar and dinnerware looked clean.... The menus.... EWWW!! They were sticky and greasy. Service: great. The waitresses were nice and service was fast. Our waitress was very attentive. Five stars for service. :). Conclusion: they need a new marketing manager (everything sounds like a generic frat house wrote the menu I.e: raspberita, crevesarita, sangerita.... Really?) And they need a food consultant to amp up this menu. C'mon! Great location, awesome team and young and hip clientele? Needs nicer food and knock your socks off drinks.
(1)Nicole M.
I am with many of the other reviewers, this place is just ok. My friend and I went here for dinner before going to see a movie. We arrived right at dinner time but were able to get a seat right away which was plus. We were seat right next to the open park area which was also nice because there was lots of people watching to be done because there was a concert in the park last night. It was a few minutes before our waitress arrived and she truly was the saving grace for this place. She was sweet and attentive. Food portions were smaller than most but the tacos were good and I really like the chips and salsa that came with my tacos.
(2)Inesa T.
Came here with clients for late lunch and was told we can't sit outside patio because they have a party at 6pm. It was 3:30pm and we were going to stay only for an hour. They said no. Will not come back and will not have our company party here. Update - after lunch at German place - across the park way - they still had all tables by the windows. So much for setting up for a party.
(1)Edward R.
Great place to have some drinks, hang out by the balcony on the second floor and take in the nice scenery MB Financial has to offer. At night this place lights up really nice, its is a very chill spot to be at!
(5)Grayson M.
This place really does bite. Funny that is their motto, but it's true. Had to pay 5$ for chips and salsa, no refills. Seriously? Maybe it's just that I'm from Texas and you get free chips and salsa before you even order drinks. I think their salsa is from new York city anyway. My quesadillas were brought out wrong, and when corrected were suppressed to be grilled chicken. It was mostly cheese. No prices for most drinks. They ran out of 20 oz glasses and brought beer in clear solo cups. 16 oz but promised it was 20, got charged for 20 oz. Wife's burrito was OK, but chewy steak. Bottom line. Save your money and go to taco bell. Edit* the breeze was nice.
(1)Javy B.
Amazing service and the best deal on margarita pitchers around! Great nachos, guacamole and fajitas! Definitely a cool place to come for dinner and drinks!
(4)Danielle S.
I don't think I would really consider this a Mexican restaurant. It's more of a bar than anything else. Yes, they serve tacos...but it's not authentic by any means. It hides upstairs above the Sugar Factory. I came here with my friend for a few drinks and something to munch on. I don't think I have ever been to a Mexican restaurant where you didn't get free chips and salsa. That just screams cheap. This place is just as expensive as everything else in the area, but not nearly as nice. We ordered the chips w/ 3 dips. The dips were good (especially the cheese), but the portions were skimpy. Speaking of skimpy...it reminds me of the waitress's attire. Anyways...we got a few beers because they were cheap and we went on our way. They do have the fish bowls, but from other reviews it sounds like they are watered down and not worth the money. Also, there were kids running around everywhere screaming, and no one said a thing. Compared to all of the other places in the area, I wouldn't come back here.
(2)Alia P.
The food here is pretty average. Nothing really special. The guac was OK. They probably have good drink specials, but I really didn't come to drink which I think was my first mistake. Service wasn't stellar. OK for a quick bite but I don't really think I would go back.
(2)Zuniria C.
I am currently sitting at the patio here and just wanted to express my frustration. One of the worst services I've had in a long time. It's actually the second time I have experienced this here. First time I ordered a drink and ended up chewing on glass. Awesome. Decided to give this place another chance since my family was hungry and we waned tacos. Currently they have lost our ticket and we had to wait an hour for the food to come out. The place is half empty and not busy at all so I don't see how they could have lost a ticket for a family of 5. 3 orders of Tacos come out cold and they omit the fact that we ordered rice and beans with our orders. Second they forget my niece's Mac and cheese. The manager did come and apologize but we will never eat at this establishment again. Very disappointed.
(1)Jim C.
Have to agree with the two star raters on this one. Kind of bland food, average service and quality of food. Nothing special about this joint.
(2)Shannan H.
Sharks tacos crayons and crazy straws for the kids .. Cut price margaritas for mum and dad .. win win
(4)Janet E.
Hmm...we were hoping for better but this place did not meet my expectations. I was craving some chicken wings so I ordered the 8 piece in-bone chicken wings platter. The chicken wings had very little meat on them because they were so small. They were fried crispy but were super greasy. It was supposed to be garlic and parmesan flavored but I did not get any of those flavors on the wings. I ended up dipping my chicken in a side of ranch sauce to get some flavor. Service was nice but inattentive. The bathroom was clean but the floors were super sticky. I don't think we'll be back.
(2)Danielle P.
What a fun spot! While its typical Mexican/ tex Mex dining, its in a great location and the food is pretty good. The portions are on the slim side but thats actually ok. One thing, they should make it so you can mix and match your tacos but... we had the guacamole, it was good. The drinks looked great.. I didnt have one as I was there on a biz lunch.. next time.
(4)Gwen E.
I came here for my friends birthday party...it has good atmosphere and good music but omg it gets so packed...we all felt like sardines in a can. When we arrived we had to wait over an hour for a table but the positive point was as soon as we sat our waitress promptly took our orders and we did not have to wait to long for our meals. I had the chicken quesadillas which were average, nothing outstanding. Now the fishbowl was delicious ..it was so good and yummy! There was a few ppl dancing when the dj started playing the music but it wasnt necessarily a legit dance floor. Overall it was an ok time just the wait was out of control and it gets so packed..its hard to move around and maneuver. ..I.also recommend that they definitely expand the women's bathroom. ..the wait alone was 350min...it definitely needs more than 3 stalls!
(2)Anna L.
Ehh. The drinks were good. The atmosphere is OK. The food is sub par. The only reason why I ate my tacos was because I was super hungry and I was drinking. Don't go here expecting to have authentic Mexican food by any means. They describe themselves as "Tex-Mex." I would describe it more like.. that wannabe "mexican" food you get in California. Its just weird. My tacos had a weird sauce on them that I had to scrape off. My husband had the steak fajitas and he said the meat was tough and it was the worst flavor he ever had for fajitas. We also had other people with us who all had the same reaction.."well.. it was OK. I just ate it." We had guacamole for an appetizer.. and that was at least good. Our server was really nice, the drinks were good and the place was fun. Id go back for drinks, but not the food.
(2)Nora C.
Comming here I knew what to expect. It's a college bar with a señor frogs feel to it. Their focus is in the drinks and huge fish bowls. We ordered our food, I ordered the blackened fish tacos which where pretty good especially the mango salsa that was on them. The food is definitely not authentic Mexican food so if that is what you are looking for you should go elsewhere. We had a pitcher of their signature Lobo margarita, it was tasty but I really did not taste the alcohol in it but again still tasty. If your looking for a fun laid back experience with ok food and very big drinks which do have decent prices then go to adobe goals. One good thing is that they did validate our parking! Saved us 13 dollars!
(3)Scott I.
Service was not great, very long wait times to be served either food or drinks. My opinion save yourself some time an money an visit the other options that are near by.
(2)Steven L.
Pretty sure that the pitcher of margaritas we ordered was mix only. My wife and I could not taste any booze whatsoever. In addition, the food was just okay. I had the fajita burrito and my wife had the taco salad.i know this is the suburbs, but this is close enough to Chicago that the Mexican food should be to notch.
(2)O.M. R.
Lunch at this place is very quiet. I had the shrimp quesadilla and my husband a loaded chicken quesadilla. Both tastes fresh and flavorful, but apparently the size was an issue with the hubby 'cause he ordered another one. Hahahah:)) it tasted THAT GOOD!
(5)Kristofer D.
If I could give negative stars I would! Waited 5 minutes to be seated and the place was half empty. Waitress was nice but I ordered a dos xx and got an IPA. Waited 5 minutes for our drink after ordering and then we decided to leave.
(1)Gerardo L.
I have to say, I have been here a couple of times during the day and on Monday nights for the $15 fishbowls, and I have no encountered anything crazy like the previous reviews. Now, the fishbowls are delicious, but where is the liquor??? The UV cherry was so weak & same with the 3 olives chum bucket.... Weak weak weak, but delicious. On to the food. I have had their burrito in the past, it was fine. Today I had their carne asada fries. The waffle fries are great, can't go wrong with that, but I felt like it was soaked and the meat was tasteless. Oh and our server charged us $20 for the fishbowl on Monday night, I had to tell her to fix it. No big deal. I fear coming in Friday or Saturday night here, it looks too clustered.
(4)Byron O.
Never coming back in my life, terrible service. The waitress constantly bringing the check to the table when we were still ordering drinks.
(1)Chickago K.
Save your souls with this place. We were seated at 7:00 pm we ordered the salsa, guac with chips, carne asada fries for appetizers party of six. All horrible and taste so fake. The guacamole was terrible , not fresh avocados at all just prepackaged foods there. You can imagine the dinners. Anyway long story short, the waitress was nice and couldn't be anymore perfect to serve us. The food took to long we got out at 9:30. Drinks are watered down, food sucks. Never will I go back!
(1)Trinia T.
Loved the place and the atmosphere! My company rented out the place and we had a great time. The DJ was great, played a good, diverse selection of music. The food was really good as well. I would definitely go back.
(4)Justine M.
This place should take a good hard look, went here to meet up with some peeps after work (I didn't even know what it was) I was denied at the door because of my hand tattoo, and then they added the fact that I had neck tattoos........ Like excuse me Wtf?! I couldn't believe it, I never thought I would write a bad yelp review, but this place inspired me. Trust me when I say I was some what thankful when I was told no hand,neck, or face tats allowed , it's definitely not my scene anyways. they kept pointing at the sign for their dress code and it says no timbs, and much much more .... Anyways some dude hosting a party there had timbs on kept & goin in and out of this place. This place is just tacky!
(1)Taylor G.
1 star is kind. Gross. Our waitress was very nice, and attentive. But that's the last good thing I can say. I can not call this Mexican food. It lacked flavor, the rice was less attractive then rice a roni-and less flavor. The tacos were disgusting. How do you get tacos wrong? And my margarita was so sugary I had to pour water in it. Never returning. Not even for drinks.
(1)Andrea H.
The door is a little hard to spot from outside just because it's an upstairs establishment but you just go up 2 flights of stairs to get to the restaurant which isn't bad at all (we later learned there's also an elevator.) We went to the bar right away. Just a drinks and appetizers kinda night for us but the restaurant looked really nice and busy! They also had a live band playing and they were awesome. Loud enough to appreciate them, but not so loud where it was difficult to have a conversation with those around you. Our bartender Indre greeted us right away and told us the specials. We were feeling ambitious and shared a Margarita pitcher between two of us! After hearing the flavors, we asked to mix mango and raspberry and they were more than happy to oblige. We decided we needed some food to help us finish our pitcher so we got an order of the nachos which was ordered and delivered within 10 min! So happy and so satisfying! I felt like our bartender was very attentive and we had a wonderful experience. The atmosphere was the right mix of hip and casual and it was great place to grab a couple of drinks and some eats! Definitely will be here again!
(4)Elisabeth C.
Beer came quickly, and the fajitas were pretty good - similar to Chilis.
(3)Ben B.
One of the worst places, the service is horrendous! Waitresses have no idea how to do their jobs. Avoid at all costs. The food was mediocre. Tables all around us were waiting on service and they all stand at bar picking their butts. They even comped all our food because of the wait and bad service and we didn't even complain
(1)Christine G.
THIS PLACE IS A JOKE! RUDE AND CLASSLESS. WHY ARE YOU STILL OPEN? The requirement to get in are ridiculous. Why are there requirements? Who are you?You are a bar in Rosemont, IL, *crickets*. LOL. ZERO STARS, is what this place deserves. Don't go there. If you're an out of towner, it's not worth it. It's lame. Trust me.
(1)Karolina T.
Location is awesome. They have a great outdoor patio and the food is pretty good. What Adobe's lacks is properly trained staff. Our waitress was a total space case. She forgot to put in the starter and mixed up our drinks. For our entree, she forgot to bring the tortillas and dipping sauce. I have never been here at night, but the line is always out the door. The place is pretty small and i hear it gets really trashy after 7pm.
(3)Noah H.
This place is disgusting - everything is disgusting- the food is horrible, blackened shrimp were boiled, steak burrito avoid at all costs it is soaked in a disgusting cream sauce. The staff was 95% women all wearing disgusting shorts and tank tops with their flesh hanging out everywhere, disgusting. Everyone in my group is about to vomit from this disgusting place. Do not ever go here, disgusting.
(1)Meg P.
This place was cute when it first opened up. It got old, real fast.... Nowadays, I can't stand going there. The food has never been good.. I don't know why this is labeled as "Mexican", it's not authentic at all. Comparable to Taco Bell. Adobe is too noisy and ghetto. The bouncers or security pick and choose who can come inside. There's a dress code, yet it is still trashy! No white tees, baseball hats, tank tops, etc. The line is usually real long to get in after 10pm. Adobe is always too crowded.. Takes forever to order a drink. The bartenders seem overwhelmed and/or do NOT know what they are doing. The drinks are way over priced with very little alcohol in them... Adobe Gilas is my least favorite bar at Rosemont's The Park. And there's average 3-4 fights every time I've gone. Too many douche bags; no thanks!!! The only positive thing I can write; summer time evenings are decent, with live music outside. This joint has opened windows to watch the band while drinking. I would take shots or drink beer, and not order margaritas or anything mixed because you won't be getting much liquor.
(2)Christine B.
Love this place. Love the atmosphere, drinks are fun and the crowd is great. Love the Rosemont entertainment district
(5)Tim S.
My review is for drinks only. I ate absolutely nothing here. We came as a party of 8 to drink, after being treated like shit at Kings and Park Tavern. I felt the drinks are well priced (we did fishbowls, modello, shots, and sangria. They treated us well. Would I actively seek this place out? No probably not but it was a good time.
(4)Kristy B.
Next time when you're thinking of going to this place...don't. My friend and I got there at around 10:30 on a Friday night and it was jam packed, which was expected. Unfortunately, there wasn't a seat to be found in the place. It was standing room only, and it was getting more packed by the minute. Their service was just so-so. Basically a lot of servers standing around doing nothing while the 1-3 bartenders they had were running around like crazy. And don't get me started on the music -- just think 90's/2000's type of music. The DJ played Aaliyah, NSync and Britney Spears (pre-2005 Britney). I mean, seriously? Not really the kind of vibe I was looking for. I left this place for Toby Keith's and honestly had a way better time there. Adobe, you'd better step up your game.
(2)Rocky R.
Went here last night after leaving the sugar factory. I enjoyed it better than the sugar factory. We ordered a bean dip and steak quesadillas to share. I thought they were both tasty. We also shared a drink called the bottom feeder it came in a fishbowl it was just OKAY I didn't like the fruit punch they used it was way too sweet. It was my sisters birthday I told our serve and she brought her over a free shot! The server (she had tons of tattoos on her , can't remember her name) was fabulous she was very attentive and always came to check on us. She explained the menu to us in the beginning. I would def come back.
(3)Ericka L.
Should've listened to other reviewers, but I technically had no choice as I came here for a party. I had the tacos and I just wish I had saved my money. Even the booze were pretty watered down. Service was spotty. Food was shoddy. Never going back.
(1)Kevin S.
Our group stopped here for dinner and a drink. They were fairly busy when we walked in. Initially when we put our name on the wait list, it was going to be a 40 minute wait. Somehow we were seated in :30 seconds, which was AWESOME! They have an extensive menu of Tex-mex and bar food, their specialty being fajitas. We ordered a pitcher of patron margaritas with an extra shot and I had the tacos. The margaritas tasted good but didn't seem strong enough for the premium tequila we ordered. The tacos were average at best, ordered corn tortillas but I believe I got flower but was told it's corn. We all question how a corn tortilla was white vs yellow, I'm not Mexican, so what do I know! The atmosphere is really fun and service was good, I believe it's a good place to socialize and have a drink. If your going for good food, you'll be left unfulfilled. I would of given them a 2 1/2 star but I bumped them up because of being seated immediately with out reservations and the place being busy
(3)C P.
Self seating. Sat down and after 10 min a waitress finally came by. Waitress was fine, don't know why it took so long for someone to help our table. I ordered a shrimp quesadilla for lunch. My friend ordered fajita's. Our orders came and mine was tiny. It was 4 small pieces, cut like a half of a pizza into 4 little triangles. My friend's fajita was a normal sized portion. After finishing up I asked a manager who had happened by our table about the portion size of my order. He said that it had been an appetizer and had gotten moved on the menu to a regular meal area (lunch/dinner). We had already given cash and a credit card to our waitress to split our bill. He said hang on and walked away. In a few minutes he returned and said he would not bill the credit card and just keep our cash. The manager also offered a dessert if we wanted. The bill total was only 25.00 and I gave a 20.00 bill and my friend gave a credit card. We both declined. The wait for a server was a little annoying but no big deal. I had mentioned this to the manager and he informed us of that they have a lot of new wait staff. Sounds fine, just wanted to bring it to his attention. The serving size of the quesadilla did not impress me in the least, and after leaving we both wondered if the meals had been comped and the cash went to the register or elsewhere. My hope is that he gave the waitress the cash.
(1)Sara L.
My first thought walking into this bar was...oh god it is like a college bar and spring break combined but filled with adults not college students. Walking up to the place the line was wrapped around the side of the building. Surprisingly, the line went really quick and we were inside in less than 10 minutes. No cover, which is nice. However,once inside it was nothing like I imagined. It was like a combination of a college bar and spring break but with adults instead. The menu here consist of margaritas...fish bowls...basic tex mex and bar food. They also have some other fruity drinks where you get the glass (shaped like a lady in a bikini) as a souvenir. Of course that is what I am missing in my china set! Getting a drink at the bar...good luck! There were four bartenders, but one only making drinks for the waitresses. Keep in mind the bar area is pretty big. So be prepared to wait or double fist. Being a classy lady that I am, I ordered a blue mother******. Gotta admit not my choice of drink, but tasted pretty damn good. As for drink prices, they were pretty reasonable. The DJ was pretty good and did requests via Twitter. Fun place...good for a night out with friends if you want to get drunk and dance or be a whooo girl.
(3)Keith Z.
We had a fairly large group come in so off the start I was not expecting the best experience, but this by far was my worst experience. Took a very long time for everyone to get their drinks andnever were asked for refills or any other beverages the entire time we were there. Food was pretty good, definitely unique, and did not take too long to receive the food considering the group we had. Here comes the worst part, we were done for quite some time before she rang up the bill, we actually had to tell a couple different waitresses we needed her to ring up our bills so we could leave. When we got out bills there was about 5 or 6 random tabs open that didn't match any of our orders. Instead it was parts of our bills missing,or double charged. She couldn't remember who got what, so we ended up handing out the bills. This process took about 45 minutes to figure out. She ended up being a new waitress, so I wasn't too mad at her, but why would you let a new waitress tend to a table of a group of almost 20! Pros: Unique food Bright atmosphere Cons: Hit or miss staff
(2)Parker R.
Yuck! Food would be better out of a can. Atmosphere is perfect for boozy, year round cinco de mayo pro's, but not for a dinner. Servers are there to 'have a good time,' not remembering your order, forgetting they even have tables, and seem to forget that this is a restaurant not a high school meeting spot. With the above comments you'd think at least the drinks would be good....no they were mainly fruit juice which was disappointing. We thought from the moment we sat down and put on the mandatory Mardi Gras beads that this could be a fun night...I guess we may not know as we were dropped the check half way through the meal because they needed to move our table for a live musician who wanted to play for the crowd..what?
(1)Chatel C.
Adobe Gilas suck & they are racist! I went on my birthday with my fiancee & friends & they turned my fiancee away because he had on fatigue pants..so a week later we revisited the place for them to only turn my fiancee away again..according to security um sir you can't get in because of the lighting of your shoe..what the hell does that mean? He had on a basic pair of white shoes and got turned away. Luckily, we went across to King Bowl and they let us on with mo issues. The food was great at King Bowl & our waiter Kinza was the best. Our waiter even informed that the big group of people that sat behind us had got turned away from Adobe Gillas as well and guess what race they were black...it's so stupid that you continue to turn good customers away..I only gave them 1 star because I'm required to but never again will I visit this place again they ruined my birthday!
(1)Paula H.
This is not a real Mexican food place. The food is drenched in greasy cheese sauces, the corn chips are artificially colored bright red and green, and even the rice was bright yellow. We came here because one in our party does not eat meat and this seemed the best option in this area. They were supposed to give us a 15% convention discount but it was not applied to the bill. My bad for not noticing earlier. I give them two stars and not one because the $2 tacos were a good deal and because there was a manager making the rounds trying to keep the waitresses on task.
(2)Ryne D.
Oh Rosemont, you're really gunning to become New Chicago, aren't you? I was quite surprised when my friend elected to hold her birthday party way out here, a good 20 minute L ride - 5 minute bus shuttle - 30 minute L ride - 5 minute free shuttle away from the heart of the city. I had been to other bars in the Rosemont area but not AG yet, and was surprised to see a decently sized (but consistently moving) line. I guess the theme of the bar is spring break? It definitely had a college feel to it. A bar that's ridiculously busy, an emphasis on boozy fruity drinks, and tons of people dancing their butts off. The staff was friendly but nothing irks me more when bartenders forget whose turn it is to order. Come on, I wasn't rocking my bro uniform that night, I should have stood out a little? I actually really enjoyed the music. The DJ was taking requests via Twitter and he was spinning a lot of great music from the 80s to the present, everything from Al Green to Britney Spears. He held it down and even called out guys trying to get up on the stage filled with woo girls who just didn't give a damn. It's not my ideal bar, but probably is my favorite among the ones I've been to in Rosemont (Toby Keith and Five Roses). I don't think I'd go out of my way to come here for myself, but I wouldn't mind if someone organized a night out here either.
(3)Nat S.
Waitress was awkward and barely talked.. Some of the waitress' shorts were so short that it was disgusting. Got a fishbowl alcohol drink and barely got a buzz!!! It was mostly juice & ice!!! The chairs are sooooooo uncomfortable.
(1)Danny S.
I went on a Monday night. The place was Not completely empty, there were beer specials and karaoke. There was also a late night menu that have tamales for $2.50, 3 tacos or fries for $6.00. The food was not great but was decent. The late night menu ends at midnight. I've heard from several people in the bar that the place gets really crowded and is a lot of fun on Friday and Saturday nights.
(2)Wolf R.
This is my last time I been there. Don't go there if you are normal person! If you ask why is in Rosemont too many police patrol on Saturday night the answer is inside this place. Place is always full, people waiting in long line for nothing! I almost been attacked from small Mexicans lot of them there are very angry and pissed off.
(1)Jenna S.
Seriously avoid this place. 0 stars if possible. Wanted to try it, but apparently since I have art on my skin, I cannot. I've spent thousands of dollars on my ink injections and to be demeaned like I'm a lesser being by ignorant, arrogant owners is pathetic.
(1)Amber L.
I would never recommend this place to anyone, unless you enjoy places that still discriminate. My boyfriend was denied at the door simply because he has tattoos. Not to mention the door guy was nothing less ran rude and the overall attitude he had was disgusting. Don't waste your time or money on a place that doesn't deserve it.
(1)Andrea S.
As always this place is horrible. My friend insisted on going after I INSISTED and PROMISED it was the worst place, so I went. What can i really say......The server named Nicole with short hair and caked on clown makeup is rude, distracted, inattentive, and overall unprofessional in every aspect. She says she needs our credit card right off the bat to ring us up before we even ordered anything. We asked her to open up a tab that we did not want to have our card held. I repeated myself several times as she proceeded to argue as if I am stupid and I don't know what is going on like I am stupid. I work in the hospitality industry in the hotel business so read the reviews and know NOT to take any of them by a grain of salt, take all of them literally. Anyone that posts a positive review must either be an employee, the owner it's self on a made-up account, or friends of people that work there. This is THE worst place ever any place you pick blind-folded will be a knockout compared to here. The bouncers are incompetent I believe they have a mental capacity of a 3rd grader. All combined. They are incapable of speaking to people in a calm, intellectual and sophisticated manner. They speak to you like they are ready to fight you or accuse you of something. Expect no class. Expect nothing.
(1)Diocelina G.
I enjoyed the decor and location of this place, but that was about it. My sister and I shared a vegetarian burrito and a 7 layer dip. Do not come to this place if you're looking for fine, authentic Mexican food. It ALL tasted like Taco Bell on its good days. The burrito was stuffed with 60% onion 40% over cooked mush, and not to mention all the cumin! I'm not sure if that's how the sauce was supposed to taste, but seriously the amount of cumin was off putting. Our server wasn't attentive, she pulled out her cell phone a few feet from our table and I could see she was on Instagram. I also ordered a side of rice and beans and they also tasted like Taco Bell. Beans tasted canned and unseasoned. A very American take on Mexican, not exactly my thing, for some it may be.
(1)Laura L.
Cliche drinks, bad American-Mexi food, and staff in dire need of proper training? Check check and check! Paid for a pitcher of Patron margaritas. Got a pitcher of ice topped with sour mix. How do I know? I have a young baby at home and have not drank in over a year. After two margaritas I was stone cold sober still. $22 pitcher is a rip off! We ordered the 7 layer dip which was good. Too bad they served it with those cheap tri-colored chips and gave us like 5(ok maybe 10 but not nearly enough). I asked for more and was told it would cost a dollar. Talk about nickel and diming me!! The chips we got were the remnants from the bottom of the bag. No way to eat dip with that. Fail. Mahi tacos were disgusting!!! Some sweet chutney was thrown on top and the fish was COLD. Not cold from sitting out too long, cold from being uncooked. Lucky I have a steel stomach cause it's gurgling and a person would normally be sick right now. I better not or my attorney will contact you. All together add poor service, obnoxiously loud music, poor parking situation and a space lacking personality and it is shocking this place has two stars. One star or less. Skip it skip it skip it!!! 100+ people can't be wrong.
(1)Michael H.
I just visited this place for the the first time last night. After a great time at Zanies, my cousin and friends thought about getting some food and drinks. At first we were worried that we wouldn't be let in because of their "dress code" (really?). but we were good. we had to wait a while for a table to be arranged for us. Thankfully, they managed to get one for us within 10 minutes. Once we sat down, I ordered a frozen drink, cause I wanted to take home the bikini glass. Then I ordered the carne asada fries. The fries were so good, except the meat was more like "carnitas" instead of carne asada. I should know, I'm Latino. Another weird thing I noticed was when I went to use the restroom. The sign in the door said "Señor". I think it's supposed to say "Señores". Anyway, I thought it was. Good place to eat and drink. Services were great.
(3)Stefan D.
MUCH better than the Yelp reviews would make you think. Pros: 1) Drink specials, every day of the week (weekend included): Highlights include $4 Long Islands on Thursdays, 2 domestics on Tuesdays, and $15 Fishbowls on Mondays 2) The Margaritas: if you get them on the rocks,rather than frozen, and you order an extra shot (cost is between $1.50-2 extra for it), you'll get a huge, refreshing, and more than adequately boozy drink. But make sure you specify that you want salt. 3) The atmosphere (most nights): If you go here on a weekend evening past 9 PM it will be a sweaty, stinky mess. But other nights, or for lunch, it's a fun, high energy, clean place with enthusiastic service and the live music is always enjoyable in that cover band "let's get another drink and sing along to this song" kind of way. Cons: 1) Extremely busy on weekend evenings, but they do take reservations. Last time I was here on a Saturday, there was a line (at 2am) stretching from the entrance to the parking lot in the back. It becomes a club of sorts after 9/10 pm so be ready for it to get loud and PACKED 2) The food is mediocre. It's far from the best Mexican food around and some offerings are good (I enjoyed the fajitas and the shrimp) but the servings of the some of the dishes are smaller than you'd expect at a Mexican restaurant at that price point (especially the tacos) and other options just aren't that flavorful. It's OK and you won't be hungry but there's better pure Mexican food to be found. All in all, it's a fun joint that oscillates between chill and relaxing on afternoons and maddeningly loud on Friday and Saturday nights.
(4)Bree B.
Came here with a couple of friends last weekend, not necessarily for the food, but for the awesome looking fish bowls!! I actually loveeeed Adobe. 1.The food is definitely not the best, so I wouldn't really come here for the dining experience. I got the chicken and steak fajitas and they were average. I would recommend munching on appetizers and just drinking away!! 2. The fish bowls are BIG and delicious and not pricey. I paid $20 for mine, which I thought was pretty good considering the size. I have been to other places and paid over $40 for drinks that weren't all that great! 3. The vibe is what's cool about Adobe. When we arrived they were playing some country music but as the night went on, the dj started really turning up the place! Long story short, I danced the night away and left at closing time (oops)! I had an awesome time! 4. If you do want to eat here, you might want to take advantage of the pretty sweet coupon they give when you sign up for their emails. You can do this on their website. It may vary from month to month but when I signed up I got the "buy one dinner get one free" coupon!!
(4)Amanda C.
Not sure why this place has such a low rating. I went in after enjoying skating with kids on a weekday and they had $1.50 tacos!!!! They also had a little chips and salsa bar which I thought was cool. The one with the corn was good! It's more Americanized tacos made with ground beef vs carne asada but seriously, it was decent for the price. They gave the kids a lizard toy stuffed with crayons and they sat and enjoyed coloring while they waited. Our waitress was cool. It's not a fancy schmancy place but not a bad spot to grab a bite after building up an appetite from skating.
(3)Jackie M.
I love this place, have been there in early evening for happy hour where they have 1/2 off appetizers and beers on sale. Nachos platter is good! I love love love the coronarita, coronas in a HUGE frozen margarita. The fishbowls are also good, purple one is too sweet for me. At night the atmosphere is great, this place gets packed and DJ is pounding good music, stage to dance on. I love it.
(5)Henry T.
Yelp says don't come here for food. Well, after a long day, following that up with a rather long drive to Chicago, we ended up needing a place near O'Hare to eat and grab a few drinks before the weekend conference. So we ended up here. Yelp is on point: food here is not good. It's burrito is overly salted. Portion is decent, but you get tired of it very quickly. It can get really crowded on weekend nights and makes it difficult to find a table. The pros of this is that the screens are plentiful and large. If there was a game going on you'd be able to watch from almost any seat. If not, they do play music and it can get pretty loud. Servers are nice and come by often to check on your needs. Props (and +1 star) to them!
(2)Mike G.
What can I say (good or bad) that hasn't already been said? The atmosphere here is great especially on a warm summer night. The food is just kinda meh, its really just bland food shaped like Mexican cuisine. Even the guacamole made tableside had no distinctive taste to it. Come for drinks (avoid the food) and if you're set on Mexican, stop at Taco Bell on your way home.
(2)Claudea H.
Not as bad as some folks experience. Took 14 mins to get a drink at the bar. Took 45 mins to get our food. Waitress and manager kept coming out and apologizing. Food was ok. Front desk could be a bit more friendly, almost to the point of rude. Only two tables have real chairs, all the rest are high tops, so if you are short, have kids or back trouble, or foot or leg problems, or older and don't feel like climbing into a chair, you are pretty much screwed, or willing to wait a long time for those two low tables.
(2)Brian P.
The only reason why I give it one star is because the waiter was really nice. Then about 10 minutes in, a second waitress comes in and says she is the second waitress in our table. Two waitresses for our table of 5 people. My buddy commented twice the tip. I ordered the Fajitas and there was hardly any meat on it. The price tag was about $16. I also noticed it was a wannabe Mexican restaurant/Bar/Club. This place is very confusing. Not sure what it's trying to be. Either way I will definitely not be going back.
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