Based on 375 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 3.7 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No delivery
Address:
14 N McAree Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085
Phone: (847) 244-3138
Hours
| Sunday | 9 AM–12 AM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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9 AM–10 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 9 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–1 AM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–1 AM |
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Reviews
Tanisha Smith
This joint has been around for years. It’s a reason they are still in business… they are one of the best authentic Mexican restaurants in Waukegan!
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Lily Campos
Friendly staff, and the most authentic Mexican food I’ve had in Illinois. Made me feel like I was back home
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Miguel Goyathle Dominguez
The atmosphere looked somewhat institutional however it was nice and sunny, with the waiting person was accommodating and the cook working behind the high counter, the food was traditional, not overly spicy, though they did have red & green salsas, the servings generous. Now the coffee was very good, it had a little different flavor. Maybe a little bit of cinnamon, an essence. Mine was with cream and sweet & low. I had chorizo with chilaquiles and eggs. On the side beans and rice with chopped lettuce and tomato, I can’t forget the ample amount of corn tortillas.
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Abel Ramirez
Service was Awful, waitress had a very bad attitude and after she served our food never came back to see if we need it something….. the food, used to be fabulous but not anymore!…. I will never recommend this place!
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My sheep Hear My Voice Ministries
EL Paraiso, They have some of the best mini beef tacos in the area, the tacos are so delicious and seasoned to the max. The side of rice is delicious and seasoned to the max. The food be hot to the order. The restaurant is clean and they present your food real good. Trust me it’s worth the money. They also have good customer service, the staff gets your order in and out to you right away, and they are really friendly, good job EL Paraiso !!!!!!!!!!!
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Chris Harris (aisle78eats)
Kudos to the cooks here. The burritos are AMAZING. The sauces could be better, maybe. Their red sauce is like leftover table salsa – watery & not much taste. The verde sauce on the other hand, has a good flavor to it. One things for sure: you wont find a better joint after midnight.
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Tahnee Krueger
Been going here 9 years, have never had a bad experience. Everything is always AMAZING!
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John Castellanos
First time and my last time here. Thought I would give this place a shot since I pass this restaurant during the week to take my son to school and I now regret coming by here. I ordered a torta dinner with a mini taco. The taco was for my daughter and she could barely eat it because the chicken was too dry. My torta on the other hand with steak was over cooked like they’ve been re using the same meat for days. The rice tasted like it sat in a freezer just to be re heated and the beans barely had any flavor like they added water to it because it was drying up and got super watery that you would not expect it to be all over your food when you bring it home to enjoy. Way too over priced for poor quality food! Don’t waste your time and money here!
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Edgar Figueroa
I’VE BEEN IN SOME MANY DIFFERENT MEXICAN RESTAURANTS AND I’LL NEVER COME BACK TO THIS ONE, IS NO FLAVOR AT ALL IN MY TACOS
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Christopher Rankin
Great food great staff and environment. The owner is a really great guy
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