Reviews for El Tradicional Mexican Restaurant and Cantina in Glenview, IL

We started our meal with their guac and freshly cooked nachos. The nachos was still very warm when we got it. I tried their... mango margarita and i loved it, it was refreshing. I also enjoyed the tostadas, it came in 3 pieces and it was more than enoughsize for me. All we ordered were tasty. Read more

We waited 20 min for someone to take our order then we waited another 20 min for a single mojito and a beer. After that another... 35min for the food. We used to come here often and service used to great and the place was great. We were wondering what ishappening. So after the food was brought they put the guacamole and other sauces in the small plastic cups they give you whenyou order pizza for to go. We also thought this is weird. At the end as a desert we saw that we are charged 20% gratuity fee. Noone notified us at the beginning nothing in the menu. If they charge 20% service fee there must be a service. So we didn't paythose 20% Read more

Only reason I give them 3 stars, is because their drinks and food are good. However, service is never good, never fails me.... I’ve only had good service here once. If you want to eat here, you have to be patient. Waitresses need better training. Theyclose early all the time. But food and drinks keep bringing me back. If their service was better, they would be a top arestaurant in the area. But yard house across the street accomplishes that due to service being so great. Depressing to eat herewhen waitress walks around like she hates her life and serving the customers. ???? Read more

I have dined at the two previous Mexican cuisine restaurants in this location at the Glen. I was so impressed with the food... quality, variety, and deliciousness at El Tradicional. And service was wonderful. Thank you for bringing your brand to theGlen. We will be back again and again! Read more

Not a good night. While the food is always good & the drinks enjoyable, this night was ruined by very long waits, really poor... service & rude excuses. Drinks too more than 15 mins to arrive & then weren't as ordered. We gave up on dessert after waiting15+minutes to get a server to take order & then canceled, paid bill & left after waiting more than 40 mins. Amazingly, as wepaid, dessert was packed to go despite us declining it & just wanting to pay & go in frustration as this further prolonged usleaving Being lectured on their short staff & complaining about us taking it out on them when it is kitchen's fault didn'thelp. Such a bummer because we love the food & atmosphere, but not enough to chance this experience again Read more

Great atmosphere and spicy margaritas! Burrito was filling and I'm glad they have esquites!

Fantastic food, service and ambience!!! Always consistent and the live music is fabulous! The enchiladas and skirt steak are... amazing!!! This restaurant is one of the best, if not the best in the Glen!!!! Read more

Price to quality of food, it was ok. Nothing to rave about. Decent meal, but for the amount I paid I've had better. I wouldn't... bother ordering the ceviche. It was very bland and not very flavorful. The service was ok. Overall.. it's an ok spot, nothingthat really wowed me. The ambiance was nice with the patio open. Read more