Welcome to Chilo's Mexican Grill
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282 W Virginia St Crystal Lake, IL 60014 Hotline: (815) 893-4487
Welcome to Chilo's Mexican Grill, a hidden gem located at 282 W Virginia St in Crystal Lake, IL. This restaurant offers a unique blend of Sports Bars, Cocktail Bars, and Mexican cuisine, making it a perfect spot for those looking for a casual dining experience with a touch of flavor.
Chilo's Mexican Grill stands out for its diverse menu, which includes a variety of cocteles, breakfast options, and appetizers. Whether you're in the mood for a refreshing Coctel De Camaron Shrimp or a hearty Huevos Rancheros, Chilo's has something for everyone.
Customers have raved about the friendly staff and cozy atmosphere at Chilo's Mexican Grill. They especially love the delicious food, generous portions, and the extensive drink menu. The restaurant is also known for its accommodating service, making it a great option for families and large groups.
If you're a fan of Mexican cuisine, Chilo's Mexican Grill is a must-visit. From flavorful paella to mouthwatering quesabirria tacos, every dish on the menu is crafted with care and attention to detail. Don't forget to try their signature margaritas and combo platters for a true taste of Mexico.
Come and experience the true flavors of Mexico at Chilo's Mexican Grill. With its welcoming atmosphere, delicious food, and top-notch service, this restaurant is sure to become a favorite spot for both locals and visitors alike.
Food was very good and everyone was friendly! Not too expensive and we got there before the crowds!!!
I love this place! They have my style of Mexican food, best paella in town, great combo of seafood, and there's a fair amount of seafood in it for the cost. The waitresses are also really, really nice. I am by no means fluent in Spanish, and I'm sure I sound hilarious trying to order. But they don't give me grief, know what I mean while I'm stumbling in my horrible american spanish, and will also try to teach me how to say it I've only managed to say paella correctly but that's about it. If you like Mexican food, real Mexican definitely check it out. Won't regret it!
First time there & our server recommended all of the goodies, she was amazing! Agua de Jamaica was DELICIOUS & our food of course was amazing. Such great quesabirria tacos. Cute place inside & amazing ambience in general. Will be coming back soon
We've been driving by this place since we moved in and finally made it! I am so glad that we did! The atmosphere is fun with heavy, traditional decor that is probably handcrafted. The bar is amazingly well stocked and the variety of fun cocktails is mind boggling. We tried an amazing tequila - not cheap but worth every penny! The chips were homemade and delicious. I especially loved the habanero salsa. My BF and I shared a crazy meal for two that came out on a big metal serving box and contained shrimp, several kinds of chicken and beef, peppers and cactus. I don't know what it was called but it's impressive and delicious! The staff was friendly and helpful and even the other customers chatted with us. I can't wait to go back, hopefully for breakfast this weekend!
We love Chilo's Mexican food. High quality delicious food with the best kick! Love the salsas. 5/5 Best restaurant for family and kids. Very welcoming and great service. 5/5 Their drink menu is one of a kind. Drinks are made to perfection! They even catered to our family events! Overall, Chilo's Mexican Grill is great at what they do!
The best part about this place is the big margaritas and the combo platters. I was able to mix and match and get exactly what I wanted which is amazing. They have an amazing amount of seafood dishes to choose from which as a pescatarian I was stoked about. Love how they serve their beans in the little taco shell bowls!
I went back to give it another try as promised, since the first visit was kinda a train wreck and like, did I even go to the same place? Obviously busy, it was a Taco tuesday kinda night, but much more manageable for their staff it seemed. 5/5 Food/Drinks - 3 tacos for $5, yes please they were sooo good, I had the typical mexican style, super tender and juicy while my fiance got the american style which he througoughly devoured every bite. The onion and jalapeño were a very nice touch to it, and frankly they were grilled amazingly well not too mushy but not undercooked, still a slight crunch to them. The queso (cheese dip) was great! Although I think I preferred last times chipotle one better than the plain but thats a preference thing. Margaritas were on point you couldn't even taste the alcohol it went down as smooth as a mango lassi. 5/5 Service - Nothing to fault service on this time, it was fast and efficient. We walked in and got to choose our own seats shortly after chips and salsa were brought out. Then the waitress came by for drink orders which came out guickly then we threw in our food order and it came out in a reasonable amount of time. She came by to check on just enough times that it wasn't lacking but it wasn't overly bothersome either. Overall super satisfied with a complete 180 from our last experience. My fiance said he wouldn't mind making this a regular trip out as it was so enjoyable. Amazing food, great service and satisfied stomachs! Highly recommend giving them a try if you haven't!
