4.8
900+ Ratings
El Norteño
4.8 x (900+) • Mexican • Latin American • New Mexican • Group Friendly • Alcohol • Info
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206 East State Rd, Island Lake, IL 60042
El Norteño in Island Lake is a Mexican restaurant celebrated for its authentic flavors and a diverse menu that caters to various tastes. Guests can enjoy a range of Mexican favorites from tacos and burritos to ... More
El Norteño in Island Lake is a Mexican restaurant celebrated for its authentic flavors and a diverse menu that caters to various tastes. Guests can enjoy a range of Mexican favorites from tacos and burritos to more traditional dishes like pozole and menudo. Appetizers such as quesadillas and nachos are also popular, alongside hearty Mexican dinners like the Taco Dinner and fajitas. The restaurant's Taco Dinner and tacos are especially popular among patrons, often ordered together with sides like rice (Arroz). El Norteño is a favored spot in the evening, drawing a crowd with its robust selection of mains and Mexican beverages. Less
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"Best and most authentic Mexican food in the area. Whether you dine in, pick up or order delivery, the food is consistently excellent. I’ve had some small mistakes with complicated delivery orders once or twice but they’re usually 100% accurate, speedy and arrive hot (not to mention DELICIOUS!)"
• Sonja T. • 01/26/23
"If you are reading this. ORDER. I can tell you they are authentic, detailed, read instructions l, and provide honestly great REAL Mexican food. I have no doubt, if you love good Mexican, you’ll love this place. El Norteno is increbile."
• Dave H. • 10/03/23
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Sunday
8:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Monday - Saturday
8:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Featured items
Appetizers (Botanas)
Salads (Ensaladas)
Breakfast (Desayunos)
Mains
Mexican Dinners (Platillos Mexicanos)
Soups (Caldos)
Kid's Menu
Side Orders
Dessert (Postres)
El Norteño Special Drinks
Drinks
- Rating and reviews
4.8
•900+ Ratings •
35 Reviews
Leti B.• 02/01/25Great portion tasty menudo.
crucita U.• 01/22/25Delicious home made🥰❤fresh
Lee P.• 12/06/24Always nice portions, flavor and presentation
Christine H.• 07/28/24Very delicious with high quality, and the Uber driver is outstanding
nicolehansen• 07/13/24It’s my favorite taco joint around
Christine G.• 07/10/24The best Mexican around here and the restaurant reads the notes which is AWESOME! Their green sauce is amazing too!!!
Shannon K.• 07/02/24"My ""go-to"", great menu choice, always delicious "
Felita R.• 06/01/24Food was very good!
Erin J.• 05/23/24Really good
Kelly B.• 05/23/24Perfecto
Veronica C.• 03/20/24everything so so fresh and delicious 🙏🏼😋
Urszula B.• 02/05/24Thank you for putting my beans on the side! Great portions and packaging. All was fresh and tasty! Thank you!
Katarina B.• 01/25/24Good
James S.• 01/24/24Great food at a great bargain from friendly people
Dave H.• 01/16/24They hand make and homemake their quality food.
Cameron F.• 12/23/23Al pastor all the way
Christina S.• 12/23/23Good food.
Arthur A.• 11/25/23Outstanding food
Jana G.• 11/23/23Family friendly. Super fast AND delicious!
Arthur A.• 11/18/23Absolutely fantastic food
Dave H.• 10/03/23If you are reading this. ORDER. I can tell you they are authentic, detailed, read instructions l, and provide honestly great REAL Mexican food. I have no doubt, if you love good Mexican, you’ll love this place. El Norteno is increbile.
Tommy G.• 08/08/23Best Authentic Mexican food in NW Suburbs
Tommy G.• 08/06/23Best Mexican food in NW suburbs
Joe C.• 08/06/23Consistently good quality and service.
Shannon K.• 07/22/23first time here, and absolutely delicious!!
Anthony M.• 06/15/23Everything is always on point
Ana E.• 05/03/23Every single dish I ordered was amazing. The pork Gordita, the burrito, taco salad. Oh my, sooooo good!
Amy L.• 04/11/23delicious and consistent, travels well!
Jaime P.• 03/03/23Amazing food
Christina B.• 02/19/23Love the flautas and tacos. A weekly fav!
Claudette P.• 02/08/23food is always top quality and perfect portions. Very friendly staff.
Sonja T.• 02/02/23Best Mexican food in the area! Authentic, fresh and delicious.
Jaime P.• 01/27/23Everything was so delicious— the chorizo tacos were my favorite!
Sonja T.• 01/26/23Best and most authentic Mexican food in the area. Whether you dine in, pick up or order delivery, the food is consistently excellent. I’ve had some small mistakes with complicated delivery orders once or twice but they’re usually 100% accurate, speedy and arrive hot (not to mention DELICIOUS!)
Scott G.• 03/27/22Chimichangas fire.. gordita good as well. Rice and beans also very tasty
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