El Molino Mexican Restaurant — tacos in Carpentersville, IL

El Molino Mexican Restaurant

4.3· 895 Google reviews·$$

El Molino Mexican Restaurant is a Carpentersville, IL taco spot known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.3★ rating across 895 Google reviews.

Rating
4.3
Highly rated
Reviews
895
Google reviews
Price
$$
Mid-range
Known for
Mexican
Casual tacos

Best for

Group dinnerSit-down meal

Why people love this place

  • •Highly rated by locals
  • •Reasonable mid-range pricing
  • •Good for casual tacos
  • •Located in Carpentersville, IL
  • •Strong Google review volume

Order like a local

  • →Order a sampler — two or three different fillings — to find your favorite.
  • →Try at least one of the house salsas. Ask which is the spiciest.
  • →It can get busy at peak hours — aim for early lunch or mid-afternoon.

Good to know

Cuisine
Mexican
Vibe
Sit-down restaurant
Good for
Walk-ins, takeout
Bring
Cards usually accepted

Frequently asked

What kind of tacos does El Molino Mexican Restaurant serve?+

El Molino Mexican Restaurant is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.

Where is El Molino Mexican Restaurant located?+

El Molino Mexican Restaurant is at 2112 Elgin Rd, Carpentersville, IL 60110, USA in Carpentersville, Illinois.

Is El Molino Mexican Restaurant good?+

El Molino Mexican Restaurant has a 4.3★ average across 895 Google reviews — highly rated by Carpentersville taco standards.

How expensive is El Molino Mexican Restaurant?+

El Molino Mexican Restaurant sits at $$ (mid-range) — typical for a Carpentersville taquería.

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