Within the Wood
First time here since the new owners and I dined in. The service was pretty good the gentleman was very polite and checked in often to see if I needed anything, he took my order within the first 10 minutes of arriving and giving me the menu ect. And my order came out in about 10 to 15 minutes after ordering. I ordered the torta especial and is was beyond what words can describe, the different meats were seasoned perfectly, the bread was very fresh and delicious, everything about it was great, it was big enough you could split it with someone if you wanted too. I would highly recommend trying this place out you won’t be disappointed and keep in mind that fresh made food takes a little time to prepare so the little wait is worth every bite. If you want food thats fast and taste like crap go to taco bell but If you’d rather have great tasting authentic Mexican cuisine come here you won’t be disappointed. PS if your in a hurry and only have a certain amount of time to get lunch or supper call ahead and they have it ready for you to eat when you arrive to dine in or take out.
… morePascual Garcia
Driving through with the family we stopped at this little jem in the middle of nowhere.. Cambridge illinois. Hungry and thirsty we stopped and we ordered and were left with filled bellies and well a little drunk. Thankfully we had a designated driver cause we still had a long drive to go. The food was on point and the beers were super cold and not flat. I would say it was the 1st time we did not boxed anything to bring home. Eduardo the manager was alone doing it all. Bartender, waiter, server and he had my drinks out in a minute followed by the food in about 15 mins. He was very professional and the place and restroom was squeeky clean. I highly recommend it. The decor was on point and it was lit and bright. I definitely highly recommended.
… moreBarry Stevenson
I am new to the area, and tried El Barril for the first time today. I have eaten at about 5 Mexican restaurants since I moved to the QC area, and this one was definitely the best. I had the Pastor Mexican Style Tacos. They were so good. Everything tasted fresh, and these tortillas are amazing. The pastor has a sweetness to it that I really enjoyed. Service with a smile, and the prices are good considering how fresh and tasty the food is. I moved here from California, and I am picky when it comes to Mexican food. This place is a winner!
… moreJulie Sandberg
We were waited on quickly, despite a couple large groups, the steak tacos, and enchiladas with queso were awesome! Wait staff checked on us frequently. The atmosphere is cheerful, bright and clean. We will be back to try more tasty menu items!
… moreDeena Williams-Happel
My first order was carry out. I am usually not a fan of the beans and rice sides. Other restaurants put effort in main dishes NOT El Barril. I ordered a taco dinner and with the sides the meal was exceptional! We will return, having carry out is very handy.
… moreLady Lou
Great food and service. The menu is expansive and has something for everyone. The prices were also reasonable – two of us ate for under $40. 5/5 would eat there again!
… moreK B
Ordered online & had my husband pick the food up. He arrived about 10 minutes after scheduled pick-up time. He was told that there no orders by my name and then just proceeded to help the other people in line before finally coming back and agreeing to prepare my order after showing proof of purchase. Had to wait another 25 minutes with only a “sorry” afterwards. The first time we ordered there, they got our order wrong for both meals. My vegetarian dish had meat in it. I really wanted to give a local place a fair shot, but it sadly keeps missing the mark
… moreGreg Kwiatkowski
Everything was so good! We will definitely be back and let out friends and neighbors know about this fantastic restaurant!!!
… moreBia York
The Food was amazing and The prices are decent. The service was great and the atmosphere was very calm and friendly. I will be going here often and can’t wait for my next time.
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