El Sombrero Mexican Restaurant
314 Lincoln Ave, Fox River Grove, IL, 60021
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Address :
314 Lincoln Ave
Fox River Grove, IL, 60021 - Phone (847) 516-4910
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Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
Categories
Mexican Cuisine
If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, then you have officially fallen in love with the Mexican Food. The main grain of Mexican cuisine is maize. Also known as corn, maize is grown for the past 9000 years after the crop was discovered by the people in Mayan civilization. Mexican empire flourished when they started growing beans, tomatoes, chili pepper, sweet potato and cactus. Till this date these ingredients are used in cooking authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.
Great use of spices, fresh chili pepper dishes like fajitas, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, chimichangas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas are invented in America. But when you are looking for authentic Mexican food then you must find a restaurant in the city that serves Rajas con Queso, Garbanzo in a Guajillo Chile Sauce, Pork Filled Chiles Rellenos, Chiles en Nogada, Molcajete Salsa, Pico de Gallo and Frijoles de la Olla. An eye-opening fact – Mexican don't like their food hot. They use fresh chili and other spices to create a flavor that lingers in your mouth.
Mexican food is great for those who are Gluten Intolerant as they use Corn instead of wheat in most of their dishes. Also, you can easily find many beans based Mexican dishes. Another dish which didn't get similar glory as tacos or nachos is the Mexican hot chocolate. If you love something hot on a chilly day, then go for Mexican Hot Chocolate. On merry days, you can enjoy the authentic Mexican Drinks like Tequila, Mezcal, Tecuí, Sotol, Bacanora, Charanda, Posh O Pox, Puebla and Pulque. Mexican Cuisine is for people who enjoy strong drinks and hearty meals.
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Cassidy E.
This place is absolutely fantastic! Their steak is phenomenal. The chips are fresh, and so is the salsa which I love because it has green onions in it! The only reason I gave this place 4 stars is because it is like 6 something for a little plate of guacamole, which is some of the best guac I've ever had. If you are looking for a place that is reasonably priced, has fresh ingredients, and delicious at the same time, this is your place. On a nice day, choose outdoor seating. Even though it is along the highway, you can't see it. You can see the occasional train that passes by which is also fun, especially for the kids. The service is great, and I am so glad I found this and will continue to go back as long as I live in FRG!!!!!
(4)Melissa M.
Enjoyed the food here immensely. Great service...SUPER fresh!! Delicious!! Can't wait to go back!!!
(5)John H.
Lived here for 17 years and this was my first time to visit. Decided to order carry out instead of a sit down. Impressed with our order. Friendly service and the food was tasty. Will return, hopefully to enjoy the patio before it gets too chilly.
(5)Pete L.
Great tacos!!!!!
(5)Mike C.
Their chicken tacos are the best i've ever had in my life. As a matter of fact, this is the best mexican food I've had in my whole life. Friendly service also!
(5)Marisa V.
Really great place, reminded me of a spot we went to in Cozumel. The decorations is simple. But the food is so good. First time there last night. Asked waiter what is good, he automatically responded- the alambre. My husband got that and he devoured it. He said this is his new fave meal and Mexican joint. :). I was boring, I had the fajitas. It was really good. Oh the margarita was really good too. Can't say anything bad about this place. We will definitely be back. ;)
(5)Dakota B.
El Sombrero has the best table salsa in the area. It has a slight spiciness with a flavor profile unlike anything I've had before. Their meats are cooked to perfection every time, great steak, chicken, and shrimp. I'm not crazy about their mole sauce, but that's only one small aspect of this great restaurant.
(5)Rob W.
Went here recently after a long hiatus. Will be coming back more often now that I'm working in the area. Solid authentic Mexican food. Good service. Standard salsa is good as are their hotter varieties. I ordered tamales and thought they were great. Others in my group ordered a variety of dishes and all were satisfied. I'll be back.
(4)Steve M.
Good Mexican Restaurant We decided to try a new place on a Friday afternoon. We checked out yelp and there is El Sombrero Mexican Restaurant in Fox River Grove that sounded pretty good. We don't really make it out this way too often but there seams to be a lot of good places in FRG (Fox River Grove). We got in our car and headed out. We arrived there around 6pm and there were plenty of tables available. We were given an option of sitting outside or inside where we picked a table inside the restaurant. I started off with a cold frosted glass of DOS EQUIS and my wife went with a Margarita. They brought us out a basket of tortilla chips with a home made salsa. The salsa was very good and thick with pieces of green onions and pepper. The chips were fresh. We also asked for guacamole which was just okay (kind of bland). I ordered the enchiladas and because I wanted steak it was an extra dollar. It of course came with rice and re-fried beans which were pretty good. I have to say the enchilada was just OK because it was filled with small hard pieces of steak and that was it. I was expecting a little more that a tortilla filled with small pieces of nuggets. I guess I was underwhelmed with this dish. Service was a little slow at times, like when I needed another cold beer but everything else was pretty good. Ice cold beer served in a frosted mug - 4 stars Salsa with tortilla chips - 5 stars Guacamole - 3 stars Enchilada - 2 stars Service - 3 stars If you add this up it's more of a 3.4 stars but I feel that they could have been a little better on the key items. If we're in the area again we will be back to try another dish.
(3)John A.
Consistent food with very friendly service. Chorizo tacos are a favorite. Great homemade chips with decent salsa. This has become a regular stop when we order takeout. Quick service even if you don't call ahead.
(4)Julie M.
Food and service were great! If we're ever in the area again we will definitely go back.
(5)Michael H.
I've been working in Fox River Grove for almost 3 years and I've never throws this place until this past November. It was inventory day and the staff wanted to order lunch. Since we provided paint for this place, we thought it would be good to eat their food. I placed my order for a breaded steak torta, with rice and beans. Oh my God!!!! That dish filled me up fast. I like it a lot. I recommend it.
(4)DEE D.
To me salsa and chips set the tone on a good mexican meal........ I can't get past the look or blandness of these salsa here.....I know some people love it, but to me it was kind of tasteless.......and the color itself was strange. The owner was walking around when we were there and was extremely friendly and even brought us an appetizer to try on the house as well as a couple tacos to try as it was our first time there. The tacos were fantastic and they make one hell of a good margarita! They have a cute little outdoor enclosed patio which is nice on good weather nights out with friends. I will definitely give it another try since it's so close.......maybe it was just an off night for them.
(3)Jenna A.
The Queso Fundido is AMAZING! They melt the cheese over the chorizo and it's so super delish! Service is good too.
(5)Renee B.
Authentic Mexican food! Tried the tacos and combination platter #4 big hits! The pork was my favorite. We will definitely be going back!
(4)Malorie F.
We get takeout here almost every Friday. Dining in is nice, good service and all, but Friday night is Dateline and who doesn't enjoy some rice n' beans while yelling at the TV "it was the husband! The husband killed her!". I digress. Everything is fresh, avocado slices are generous, and our orders are always accurate to what we requested. My favorite vegetarian choices are combo plate #2 and combo plate #6. #2 is what I like to call a "Mexican tea party" because it's a tiny little burrito, a tiny little quesadilla, and a normal sized tostada. It's the perfect amount of food and the little portions (seriously they're adorable) allow you to try several things in one sitting. #6 includes a delicious swamp (believe it or not, this is a positive review) of cheese and red sauce. In the swamp is a homemade chile relleno, a cheese enchilada, and a bean taco island sitting atop it all. Another favorite here are the sopes. You can make a meal out of two. I've also tried the shrimp tacos, which were fresh and spicy! Carnivore husband enjoys the carnitas (shredded pork) burrito. The burritos have rice and beans in them, so I would recommend skipping the "meal", which adds rice and beans on the side. But if you're really hungry, by all means, meal it up. The patio is nice in the summer, which is coincidentally when most episodes of Dateline are reruns. I hope you give them a try, and I hope you move out if your husband takes out an exorbitant life insurance policy on you.
(5)Tracey H.
Awesome food! Even my 10yo son who is very picky loved the burritos! Can not wait to return many times.
(4)Eric K.
Just flat out perfect. Authentic Mexican food and great people! This is a must go if you're looking for real Mexican anywhere in the area. Their steak is cooked perfect, best salsa I've ever had (spicy as well), and the people are so friendly and extremely willing to help out with any order you want.
(5)Millie Roo S.
We love El Sombrero. We have many dishes there, and they are all great. I especially love tamales, and these are moist and full of good meat. My favorite dish is the Alambre. Friendly staff and management. The outdoor seating area is especially nice.
(5)Justin A.
My favorite Mexican joint in the area by far. Always good, and owner recognizes regulars, which is appreciated. Great food and friendly environment.
(5)Jeff S.
I've driven past this restaurant no less than a thousand times in my life and had never eaten there. We finally stopped by about a year ago based on reading the handful of Yelp reviews and we didn't think too much of it. But recently we back and had a better experience and have since gone there a bunch of times. I often pick up my fiancée at the FRG train station after work so we can meet here for dinner. She really likes the combos that have smaller portion chimichangas and tostadas, and I think I've ordered the Torta Cubana 75% of the time. The torta bread is wonderful and the steak and guac really taste fresh. The salsa that comes with the chips is often times quite spicy. The tacos here are more authentic than a few other places just down the street and the steak is on par with Las Cumbres in Crystal Lake. Often times I cannot decide between a Pacifico or the Horchata. And I think the owner or manager is starting to recognize us as last time out he brought us out a plate of fried chips drizzled with honey and cinnamon, out on-the-house :)
(4)Paul Z.
Just tell them pablito sent you. Trust me. Best Mexican food between here and the border.
(5)Richard A.
This is one of my favorite mexican restaurants in McHenry County. I love their home made chicken soup and tamales. I have a gluten allergy, so be careful what you order an ensure you informed your waiter and they understand.
(4)Raphael S.
I went her based on the reviews. Mistake. Flavorless steak tacos. I've had far better.
(2)Alex S.
Pretty good food. Seemed very authentic. Would go back if in the area. I would recommend the el diablo shrimp to any of you spicy seafood lovers. .... Beware very spicy.
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