Reviews for El Balcon Restaurant y Mariscos in Bolingbrook, IL

Delicious, the Pepino Preparado was sooo yummy, it had a shrimp and fish ceviche on it and was very reasonably priced. I would... go back just for this. My chili rellenos were good and very cheesy. Read more

I recently found this restaurant and can't stop going there. It's a combination Mexican typical dishes and Mexican seafood, the... food is of good quality, great taste and reasonable price. Service at this place is wonderful. It is tricky getting into theparking lot if coming from the south. Read more

Not good! I received my order cold. At the table. We dined in. The bistec is dry, thin, and very cold when they gave it to me.... Then when I asked the waitress to order something else (pastor and barbacoa tacos), the pastor was also dry and difficult tochew. I couldn?t eat the pastor so I gave it to someone else and the barbacoa very bland. I?m sorry I?m never going back andwon?t recommend this place.. Read more

Very good food and excellent margaritas.

Food is excellent A++. I ordered 1 steak burrito was $7 + something and 2 steak tacos for $7 + something. Which was great. But... then I ordered a large Guacamole and some chips. I was charged $21.00 and got NO chips. I called them to tell them they didn'tgive me any chips and was told it was an extra charge. What???? Not right. You can go to any Mexican restaurant and be chargedway less and get chips with it. Horrible. TO EXPENSIVE TO PAY FOR THAT. RIDICULOUS!!! Read more

This is one of my favorite spots for authentic Mexican food. I had to bring my mom and stepdad while they were visiting to... witness the greatness of El Balcón. They were amazed at how authentic the food was (even said it was better than anythingthey've had in Texas). Highly recommend this place for real Mexican quesadillas. The guacamole was wonderful with the rightlevel of spice and we especially loved the "pepino preparado" -- cucumber with fresh ceviche and shrimp. Outstanding servicethat keeps us coming back time and time again! Read more

I paid $21 for this coctel Campechana but the (about 8 pieces) of shrimps were gummy, the (about 25 pieces)of octopus was... watery/spongy and the (about 4) oysters were super small. There was more Ketchup then anything. I would not order this again Icannot vouch for any of the other food as I only ordered only a cocktail. I gave 2 stars because the waitress was nice. Notworth what I paid at all. I can go to Ola del Mar and get the real deal fresh/plump seafood. Read more

I haven?t been here in a very long time and am so happy I stopped by. The service was very friendly and wonderful. The michelada... was delicious and the tacos were larger then I thought I?d receive. Very good food and variety. I cannot wait to return and trya margarita. Whatever you guys are doing, keep it up ???? Read more