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Carlos River Cafe in Crystal Lake, Illinois is a Mexican restaurant and cafe that specializes in authentic Mexican cuisine. This restaurant offers a variety of traditional Mexican dishes ranging from tacos to enchiladas and has become a favorite spot in the area for delicious, home-style Mexican food.
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I've been coming here since I was a teen! Great food!
Found this spot through work and it has become my go to place for tacos and everything else. The absolute best chorizo tacos around. Flavor is on point every time. The sauces are good and the portion sizes are just perfect. As Authentic as it gets!
I've tried many Hispanic restaurants in the area and none compare with the quality of Carlos River Cafe. They were obviously short staffed but the one waitress that was there made it all work. The food is great and the prices are in line with all other restaurants. I recently tried another Hispanic restaurant in the area and they couldn't compare. So far this is my go to restaurant for Mexican food. I only gave 4 stars because anyone can do better.
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Business Hours
| Sunday: | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Monday: | 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday: | 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday: | 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Thursday: | 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Friday: | 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Saturday: | 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM |