I love supporting local businesses vs chains and this is one, but there is a disproportionate ratio between the quality of the food and the price. And this is just lately because a couple years ago it was a not that way. Also, of course their point of sales system guilt you into a tip.
Even in Naperville, there are other options for authentic Mexican food…
Mike A.
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September 29, 2020
Update 9/29/2020: I drove by again, and they are open for business since Spring 2020. So happy to see this!
Update 6/12/2019: I drove by today, and they are still temporarily closed due to renovations/repairs. I live right behind this location, and will update this review when they re-open...I tell everybody about how delicious this place is!)
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I was pleasantly surprised to happen upon this new Mexican/Southwest establishment, right next to my neighborhood.
The Burrito al Pastor (pork) was fantastic, not dry, very juicy, yet they toast the sides so that it does not drain juices—a nice touch. Very well made. The mole sauce, guac/chili blend and salsa verde were all fantastic. The food appeared to all be made to order which was impressive.
Most importantly, the customer service was very friendly and helpful in describing the menu, as I was a first-timer. Will and have recommended to friends and family!
Jennifer Oscar
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December 27, 2025
I ordered 3 taco combo , instead, they give me this , no tortillas no steak , a mexico burger?
Charlie Thomason
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February 26, 2023
Good food, good menu fast service, clean restaurant, nice people. Nothing fancy, just your typical rice & beans Mexican food, but high quality nonetheless. We got steak burrito dinners to go and they were quite tasty!
Paul T Sjordal
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April 15, 2023
I only tried one thing so far: an al pastor burrito, but it was stellar. The meat was flavorful, the roasted jalapeno was tasty, the three sauces (the usual green and red, plus a nice green crema-based sauce) were all great. The burrito was grilled and had great texture.
If you're looking for a fancy ambiance, this ain't it, but my Mexican-American friends tell me to avoid those kinds of Mexican restaurants anyway.
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I love supporting local businesses vs chains and this is one, but there is a disproportionate ratio between the quality of the food and the price. And this is just lately because a couple years ago it was a not that way. Also, of course their point of sales system guilt you into a tip. Even in Naperville, there are other options for authentic Mexican food…
Update 9/29/2020: I drove by again, and they are open for business since Spring 2020. So happy to see this! Update 6/12/2019: I drove by today, and they are still temporarily closed due to renovations/repairs. I live right behind this location, and will update this review when they re-open...I tell everybody about how delicious this place is!) === I was pleasantly surprised to happen upon this new Mexican/Southwest establishment, right next to my neighborhood. The Burrito al Pastor (pork) was fantastic, not dry, very juicy, yet they toast the sides so that it does not drain juices—a nice touch. Very well made. The mole sauce, guac/chili blend and salsa verde were all fantastic. The food appeared to all be made to order which was impressive. Most importantly, the customer service was very friendly and helpful in describing the menu, as I was a first-timer. Will and have recommended to friends and family!
I ordered 3 taco combo , instead, they give me this , no tortillas no steak , a mexico burger?
Good food, good menu fast service, clean restaurant, nice people. Nothing fancy, just your typical rice & beans Mexican food, but high quality nonetheless. We got steak burrito dinners to go and they were quite tasty!
I only tried one thing so far: an al pastor burrito, but it was stellar. The meat was flavorful, the roasted jalapeno was tasty, the three sauces (the usual green and red, plus a nice green crema-based sauce) were all great. The burrito was grilled and had great texture. If you're looking for a fancy ambiance, this ain't it, but my Mexican-American friends tell me to avoid those kinds of Mexican restaurants anyway.