Taqueria El Paraiso. — Restaurant in Waukegan

This place used to be the spot to get Mexican food. Just a couple of years ago, you'd drive up and the lot was full. Now it's like a ghost town. Here's why:

The service is pathetic. If you want to attract customers, make sure your staff is in a good mood and willing to communicate with the customers. How are you going to toss the menus and come back later, not mutter a single word, with pen and paper, staring at the customer and waiting for their order? She didn't even say a word the whole time! Then charge me double? I didn't even notice until I got home. I would have gone back but there's a sign that clearly says no refunds after you walk out the door. Bummer.

Okay, says the service was bad but the food good...I might consider going just for the food but not even that. The taco meat is dry and salty. The tortillas greasy and the beans just rubber.

I hate to rate this place so low. Especially when it was once my favorite spot but who knows what happened. Maybe change...

First time and my last time here. Thought I would give this place a shot since I pass this restaurant during the week to take my son to school and I now regret coming by here. I ordered a torta dinner with a mini taco. The taco was for my daughter and she could barely eat it because the chicken was too dry. My torta on the other hand with steak was over cooked like they’ve been re using the same meat for days. The rice tasted like it sat in a freezer just to be re heated and the beans barely had any flavor like they added water to it because it was drying up and got super watery that you would not expect it to be all over your food when you bring it home to enjoy. Way too over priced for poor quality food! Don’t waste your time...

The atmosphere looked somewhat institutional however it was nice and sunny, with the waiting person was accommodating and the cook working behind the high counter, the food was traditional, not overly spicy, though they did have red & green salsas, the servings generous. Now the coffee was very good, it had a little different flavor. Maybe a little bit of cinnamon, an essence. Mine was with cream and sweet & low. I had chorizo with chilaquiles and eggs. On the side beans and rice with chopped lettuce and tomato, I can’t forget the ample amount of corn tortillas. I was feeling full when I paid the reasonable amount, but the coffee was a good memory. Sure I would recommend it and I would welcome my friends or family to...