El Puerto opened in 2001 right on the shores of Nippersink lake in Fox Lake, Illinois. We specialize in bringing you authentic Mexican dishes using only the freshest ingredients, served in an casual dining space. El Puerto has three dining rooms, an intimate bar, and huge outdoor patio with fireplace and boat docks. El Puerto is a great place to bring your family for lunch, dinner or any special event! El Puerto always welcomes walk-in's, but if you are bringing a big party, you may want to make a reservation.
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El Puerto has some of the freshest, most authentic starter dishes to kick your meal off right. Great with any of the exotic drinks you can order straight from the bar! Everybody has their favorites, and here are some of the best selling dishes made by the fantastic chefs at El Puerto Restaurant. From combo platters to specialty dishes, this is where you will find them.
Please give us some feedback. 1-Overall, on my last visit to El Puerto, I had a good experience. 2-I felt the service that I recieved was professional, prompt, and enjoyable. 3-Overall, the food I ordered was better than I expected. 4-The restaurant's atmosphere (music, tables, and lighting) was up to my expectations.
Reviews (8)
James Hahn Jim Jimmy
Dec 14, 2021
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My daughter and my son-in-law took me there for my 65th birthday , it was absolutely delicious ! ! ! We were actually the first customers in the door that day..
Three of your employees came over with a sombrero and a free dessert with a candle.... Thank you for a wonderful experience....... I will definitely bring my lady friend to El Puerto, she will love it..
Three of your employees came over with a sombrero and a free dessert with a candle.... Thank you for a wonderful experience....... I will definitely bring my lady friend to El Puerto, she will love it..
C. Woj
Oct 04, 2021
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Grace
Sep 29, 2021
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M. Stewart
Sep 25, 2021
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Susan Olson
Sep 20, 2021
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I don’t understand all these good reviews. The patio was very nice on a beautiful evening. But the whole place needs a good scrubbing. I had chicken fajitas and they were awful. Chicken was rubbery and there were almost no peppers and onions. Beans and rice were almost cold. What the heck is the spice that was coated on everything. The whole meal was orange. Won’t be back.
Kathleen Gunderson
Sep 15, 2021
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This is a delightful place and the food is delicious! Met 2 friends for lunch on a Wednesday. They were not really busy, but for a lakeside place on a cool day midweek, business was way busier than what I would expect in this small town. They obviously have a local following. We will definitely be back!!
Sandra Parsons
Sep 10, 2021
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Karl Dhooghe
Aug 14, 2021
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Went to El Puerto for the first time in probably ten years tonight. Wow am I disappointed. Went there dozens of times when I was younger. Aside from the covered patio by the water, it looks like it hadn't been touched in ten years. Tables and chairs were cheap plastic ones. The table was sunk down in the middle causing everything to eventually end up in the middle of the wobbly table. All 4 of us had empty glasses by the time our food arrived. Had to ask the waitress for refills. Once our drinks arrived she didn't come back again til we were all done. She asked "How is everything?" I responded
