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El Famous Burrito — Restaurant in Wheeling Township

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El Famous Burrito
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No-frills eatery serving Mexican favorites such as giant burritos, tacos & tortas.
Nearby attractions
Shri Swaminarayan Temple Wheeling, ISSO of Chicago
397 Northgate Pkwy, Wheeling, IL 60090
Nearby restaurants
Kimbop
274 McHenry Rd, Wheeling, IL 60090
Belarusian Restaurant Vasilki
250 McHenry Rd, Wheeling, IL 60090
ThaiTown Wheeling
266 McHenry Rd, Wheeling, IL 60090
Casa Chapala's Grill
34 N Elmhurst Rd, Wheeling, IL 60090
Las Islas Marias
784 W Dundee Rd, Wheeling, IL 60090
The Original Granny's
831 W Dundee Rd, Wheeling, IL 60090
El Burrito Bronco
733 W Dundee Rd, Wheeling, IL 60090, United States
Pita Inn
122 S Elmhurst Rd, Wheeling, IL 60090
STUMARA (Chicago Northern Suburbs)
847 W Dundee Rd, Wheeling, IL 60090, United States
Skippers Restaurant
120 S Elmhurst Rd, Wheeling, IL 60090, United States
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El Famous Burrito
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El Famous Burrito

236 McHenry Rd, Wheeling, IL 60090, United States
4.2(631)
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No-frills eatery serving Mexican favorites such as giant burritos, tacos & tortas.

attractions: Shri Swaminarayan Temple Wheeling, ISSO of Chicago, restaurants: Kimbop, Belarusian Restaurant Vasilki, ThaiTown Wheeling, Casa Chapala's Grill, Las Islas Marias, The Original Granny's, El Burrito Bronco, Pita Inn, STUMARA (Chicago Northern Suburbs), Skippers Restaurant
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Phone
+1 847-808-8012
Website
elfamousburrito.net

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Birria Tostada
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Coctel De Camarones
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Bottled Mexican Coca-Cola

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Shri Swaminarayan Temple Wheeling, ISSO of Chicago

Shri Swaminarayan Temple Wheeling, ISSO of Chicago

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Nearby restaurants of El Famous Burrito

Kimbop

Belarusian Restaurant Vasilki

ThaiTown Wheeling

Casa Chapala's Grill

Las Islas Marias

The Original Granny's

El Burrito Bronco

Pita Inn

STUMARA (Chicago Northern Suburbs)

Skippers Restaurant

Kimbop

Kimbop

4.8

(255)

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Belarusian Restaurant Vasilki

Belarusian Restaurant Vasilki

4.2

(93)

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ThaiTown Wheeling

ThaiTown Wheeling

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Casa Chapala's Grill

4.1

(342)

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Reviews of El Famous Burrito

4.2
(631)
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1.0
8y

*UPDATED 07/25/2020 As a family deicided to give El Famous another try. Food is delicious. Getting one star due to service. Lady taking order messed up again. We told that the order was wrong and she argued that that's what we order and them complain to the cooks about it. They were going back and forth as to who's fault was it. We were not looking for who's at fault just wanted our order right. Shame that they didn't even try to have it fix. Two tacos are not same as two sopes, two plain asada tacos are also not same as regular asada tacos for which we paid. You should start given receipts with order info so we can prove what we order, not just a plain number

Years back, this was one of the best places to go for lunch or dinner with the family. Food still good, the only issue I have is that for last few times I've been here by myself or with family, my order is messed up. I get one thing for another or getting charge for something different. I tend to repeat my order before paying now, just to confirm. The two ladies should be more friendly with customers. Every single time it seems as if it is a burden to do take the order, just wish the...

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1.0
4y

Food is good, service was extremely disappointing. I've eaten here frequently, and was always pleased. We had family visiting from out of town and were really excited to pick up dinner to treat our guests to our local spot. I placed an order online, received both a confirmation email and text, that my order would be ready in 15 minutes. We arrived after 30 minutes and were told they didn't even have the order. We showed them our confirmation email, and after searching further, they confirmed they received the order but it never was made. We then waited patiently for over 20 minutes for them to make the order. After receiving our order and after driving home, we found we were missing an order and a side. We verified on the printed receipt that they were both included and paid for. So, we drove back, pointed out the error, and they made the rest of the order. We kindly asked if there was anything they could do for the trouble and they bluntly told us no. Now, after an hour and a half total and an extra trip of gas, we finally were able to eat. Overall, it was an extremely disappointing visit and I will not be visiting again...

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1.0
30w

I ordered food through Uber Eats based on the restaurant's high ratings, both on the app and on Google. I have no idea how this place maintains anything above 4 stars. What I received was incredibly disappointing.

I ordered a chicken burrito, expecting a somewhat standard version—tortilla, chicken, beans, lettuce, cheese, maybe some rice. Instead, I got a soggy tortilla mess, drenched in a strange red sauce that made the whole thing look like a microwaved accident. There were no beans, no lettuce, no cheese—none of the basic ingredients you’d associate with a burrito.

The meat didn’t even resemble chicken. It looked like some questionable mix of two other meats ground together, and tasted just as unappealing. I’ve had plenty of burritos in my life, and this was absolutely not one.

This meal was unappetizing, bland, and borderline inedible. I couldn’t even finish it. I’m left wondering how so many people have given this place high ratings—are we eating at the same restaurant?

Save your money. Save your stomach. I would never recommend this...

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Brian LangkanBrian Langkan
My first experience with El Famous Burrito was ordering lunch at work through Uber Eats. The very first time my food arrived, I knew it wasn’t going to be the last time I ordered from there. I ordered steak nachos the first time and I was expecting a Taco Bell style throw-everything-on-some-chips nachos. But these were much different. The nachos are like little individual tortilla chip sandwiches filled with the meat of your choice and topped with cheese, sour cream and guacamole. Since then, I have ordered multiple times and now choose the ground beef version. As I write about them, I want more.... The tacos represent a more traditional style Mexican taco with fresh meat in a soft taco shell. After ordering a few times for delivery, I then went in person and the staff was quick, busy but also friendly. I may just need to order from El Famous Burrito again today!!!
Kimberly AnneKimberly Anne
Update. I returned in 2022 and they sent me something terrible that I didnt even order ... 2nd chance was worth nothing.. past review: Nice place for a quick bite. I won't return though. Not sure why the cashier was surprised when I told him I wanted my Enchiladas to be spicy. Hmm. Judgy cashier? No chips or salsa?? Cooks/cashier don't even give you cutlery/silver ware. Get up and find it for yourself if you need it. Food is good of course. Wish the staff was as good as the food. Don't sit near the cashier/register. Tons of children will be staring at you while you eat and they are waiting in line. SUPER AWKWARD. If you come here, be prepared for good food, no chips and salsa, finding your own utensils near the cook station, and be sure to sit all the way in the back away from the door and register..
Miguel PimentelMiguel Pimentel
This is the worst milaneza torta I ever had in my life, bread was soggy and a lot of sour cream over the milaneza steak with some diced tomatoes, for $10.00, really? I will never come back to this place, I don't need a torta like this make it in 3 min, I need a real torta with the right ingredients that takes 7 min to cook. And is not okay to precook 20 pounds of diced steak on the grill flat top all dried and burnt to speed up the service when the quality is poor.
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My first experience with El Famous Burrito was ordering lunch at work through Uber Eats. The very first time my food arrived, I knew it wasn’t going to be the last time I ordered from there. I ordered steak nachos the first time and I was expecting a Taco Bell style throw-everything-on-some-chips nachos. But these were much different. The nachos are like little individual tortilla chip sandwiches filled with the meat of your choice and topped with cheese, sour cream and guacamole. Since then, I have ordered multiple times and now choose the ground beef version. As I write about them, I want more.... The tacos represent a more traditional style Mexican taco with fresh meat in a soft taco shell. After ordering a few times for delivery, I then went in person and the staff was quick, busy but also friendly. I may just need to order from El Famous Burrito again today!!!
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Update. I returned in 2022 and they sent me something terrible that I didnt even order ... 2nd chance was worth nothing.. past review: Nice place for a quick bite. I won't return though. Not sure why the cashier was surprised when I told him I wanted my Enchiladas to be spicy. Hmm. Judgy cashier? No chips or salsa?? Cooks/cashier don't even give you cutlery/silver ware. Get up and find it for yourself if you need it. Food is good of course. Wish the staff was as good as the food. Don't sit near the cashier/register. Tons of children will be staring at you while you eat and they are waiting in line. SUPER AWKWARD. If you come here, be prepared for good food, no chips and salsa, finding your own utensils near the cook station, and be sure to sit all the way in the back away from the door and register..
Kimberly Anne

Kimberly Anne

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This is the worst milaneza torta I ever had in my life, bread was soggy and a lot of sour cream over the milaneza steak with some diced tomatoes, for $10.00, really? I will never come back to this place, I don't need a torta like this make it in 3 min, I need a real torta with the right ingredients that takes 7 min to cook. And is not okay to precook 20 pounds of diced steak on the grill flat top all dried and burnt to speed up the service when the quality is poor.
Miguel Pimentel

Miguel Pimentel

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