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4.1 - 5 votes

Near: Joliet Regional Airport
Hours: 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM

3157 W Jefferson St, Joliet, IL 60435, USA

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Reviews for La Mex

cyndi vazquez

2 weeks ago

I just moved to the suburbs from the city and I had a feeling that it was going to be difficult to come across good Mexican food. There are so many amazing restaurants in Chicago so it’s going to be hard to top. I am going to one restaurant a week and rating them. This is number 2. Let’s start with the atmosphere. It has nice artwork but it’s way too dim for me. The server was nice and attentive so that is primarily where my high score comes from otherwise I would give them a 1. The taco only had a small amount of meat. The tortillas fell apart. I prefer Milagros tortillas. The flauta was over cooked and the meat didn’t have no flavor. Needless to say I most likely won’t be back unless they make some changes. The chips and salsa was the best part of my meal!

Alexandra Anderson

5 months ago

After being seated, I was served a basket of chips and a very small cup of salsa. When my waiter arrived, I asked for a bowl of salsa like the one the queso comes in and he refused and he returned with another small cup that was also only half full. I ordered a burrito and the jalapeño queso dip and asked about getting a larger salsa, he said he'd have to charge me 6 dollars for the salsa, because they don't allow you to have much. Fine, I agree and he brings a bowl and the queso which was 8.50.. I ask for more chips, and he tells me that will be another 6.00.. My complete dining experience was 42 bucks and change for a burrito and a coke, a cheese dip and chips and salsa.. For 1 person.. and that's before a tip. Charging 9 bucks for a large cheese dip and NOT PROVIDING CHIPS TO GO WITH IT is a huge issue.. I have to pay for both? So my dip and chips was actually 15 bucks.. smh.. On a side note, the atmosphere was pretty relaxing, typical music on the speakers, dim lighting, it was nice! And my burrito was EXCELLENT! It's just really sad and disappointing that the good is overshadowed by the extreme lack of customer service. You can't even provide chips when a customer PAYS extra for more salsa or queso?? C'mon..

shauna

4 months ago

Always good food and service. It is a little loud when they're busy, so expect that. We had chimichangas and fried ice cream.

Jerry Camacho

a year ago

This is a great place to come out to celebrate any special occasion. The outside patio with a fireplace is a nice way to enjoy the few summer days in the midwest. The interior is set up like an hacienda and is very easy to accommodate almost any size party, the way the dining room is sectioned off. The bar is nice and carries a very large variety of tequilas and a nice selection of beers. If you go on a Sunday, take advantage of the half of margaritas, they are delicious. The atmosphere is laid back and relaxing. The service is phenomenal, the staff does a phenomenal job keeping your glasses of water full and your table clean. The food is above average and a little more on the Tex-Mex side. The portions are slightly on the small side, but they do a good job spreading it on the plate to give it the appearance of large portion. I have to come back for a dinner and a drink on a day when the mariachi band is playing. The one last thing I would like to point out is the credit card fee. I can't believe that they don't even mention it at all. They are trying to force their customer's to pay cash.

Razz Cali

8 months ago

One of the best Mexican food places I have ever been too. The service was good and the food was great. They made everything to how we asked them to.

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