Margaritas - Oak Park

This restaurant is a charming and unpretentious place! They offer complimentary food, and the staff are exceptionally kind. I truly adore it!

The service was outstanding, the seating was generous, and multiple staff members greeted us warmly. The atmosphere was delightful, enriched with an abundance of art and history that I truly appreciated.

Every dish is bland and lacking in flavor; it feels like they're reluctant to use any spices that might be too bold for customers. When this place was Lalo's, I assume they took their recipes with them because the food is now quite uninspired.

I had a great experience with the enchiladas; it’s hard to go wrong with them, and they were excellent here, so I see no reason to lower my rating. If you enjoy spicy hot sauce, definitely ask for it. The red sauce has a smoky heat, while the green sauce is quite spicy but still very flavorful. It really enhanced the beans and rice as well. The ultimate margarita was stronger than I anticipated, but I didn't mind at all!

Now, about the food: I ordered skirt steak with beans, Mexican potatoes, cactus salad, and a small quesadilla. Everything was delicious and served in decent portions. My husband had a similar dish, but he opted for rice and a small enchilada. I got so caught up in enjoying our meal that I forgot to take pictures of the entrees, which looked absolutely mouthwatering. I also ordered a Piña Colada, which was delightful. The only downside was a pricing issue. The menu listed the Piña Colada at one price, $13.95, but our bill came to $18.95. When I inquired about the difference, I was told that we were given a medium-sized drink instead of the small one I had ordered. They should have consulted us before making that change or listed all sizes on the menu so customers could choose at the time of ordering. This left me feeling uneasy and diminished our experience from great to just good. Nonetheless, I still might consider returning.