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El Gallo Maro Taqueria — top-tier food in Bensenville. The flavors don't apologize for being bold. Service that's warm without being over the top. Krzysztof Maniewski: "The grilled chicken is juicy and cooked just right, quite literally blew me away"
Nino Vuelvas
10 reviews
Food is great. But it’s rude when a worker is on the phone texting & talking to you. Owner or worker, it’s rude.
La torta de milanesa mas simple que yo a provado.. no tiene sabor .. puro pan. Lechuga . Milanesa . Crema .
1221 W Irving Park Rd, Bensenville, IL 60106
“My dad and I often like to drive around and try different places and this one by far has been our favorite authentic Mexican place, the portions are perfect”
“First time here, we got the Steak and the cuban torta and were really good.”
Checo
Jan 2026
“The food was good.”
The food was good. Lots of flavor. The sauces were so good. The menudo was clean and the flavor of the broth was spot on.
zaydaa hilario
Dec 2025
“Everything 10/10.”
Everything 10/10. Got the Tamales nejos with mole. The best Mexican food.
Mike Ocampo
Nov 2025
“I’m Colombian, and I absolutely love eating here.”
I’m Colombian, and I absolutely love eating here. The seasoning is excellent, the portions are generous, and the staff is always so friendly. Every dish I’ve tried has amazing flavor. This place truly feels like a warm and delicious spot to enjoy a good meal.
Lisset Giraldo
Nov 2025
“The food here is very delicious.”
The food here is very delicious. A taste of Mexico , the staff here is very friendly and has very good hospitality. You’ll leave with a full satisfied belly. Sorry about the pic , we were all good so good .
Amber Perez
Aug 2025
“the chicken was soooo good 🤤.”
ch
Jul 2025
“We traveled all the way from Mexico and weren’t disappointed 👍🏼.”
Nomad from nowhere
Jun 2025
“SO GOOD. i love this place so much. i went here instead because cilantros is so expensive compared...”
SO GOOD. i love this place so much. i went here instead because cilantros is so expensive compared to here. the employees are so kind and its a good enviorment. food is phenomenal. SUPPORT A SMALL BUSINEES !!!!
local glutton
Jun 2025
“If you’re looking for authentic Mexican food that warms your heart as much as your stomach, this is the place.”
If you’re looking for authentic Mexican food that warms your heart as much as your stomach, this is the place. From the moment you walk in, you’re met with not just delicious, made-from-scratch meals, but also a genuinely welcoming atmosphere that feels like home. The tortillas and salsa de ciruela are made to order, yet everything came out quickly, fresh, and full of flavor. My mom had the caldo de res, and it actually brought tears to her eyes. It reminded her of her mother’s cooking back in Mexico, and that emotional connection made this meal unforgettable. The owners are some of the kindest people we’ve ever met. This was our first visit, but they treated us like family. They brought out fresh agua de tamarindo, gave us real cheese from Mexico (nothing like what you find in stores), and even made us their Thursday special (on a Wednesday) just because they wanted us to try it. This spot is a hidden gem. 10 out of 10. I’ll be telling everyone I know about it.
Cindy Garbo
Apr 2025
“I took my dad for his bday to try this place out.”
I took my dad for his bday to try this place out. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by Carmen, she was so nice and friendly, and even the cooks in the back waved at us with a smile. We sat down and my dad wanted coffee, she made a fresh pot for him and since I don’t drink coffee, she offered 2 different types of hot teas which both were great! We ordered the steak and eggs for our meal with guacamole and everything was really good/ delicious and Carmen kept checking on us to make sure we were doing good, she gave us their delicious home made tortillas and the home made salsa they have is so good that she even gave us a container of the salsa to take home. My dad and I often like to drive around and try different places and this one by far has been our favorite authentic Mexican place, the portions are perfect. We have decided to make this place our new weekend restaurant for us.
Nino Vuelvas
Jan 2025
“La torta de milanesa mas simple que yo a provado.”
La torta de milanesa mas simple que yo a provado.. no tiene sabor .. puro pan. Lechuga . Milanesa . Crema . You guys don't put beans you guys don't put guacamole. All I taste is the breading on the chicken. I don't remember my last torta being like this. Maybe the cook that is working there today need some more training. I'm only eating it because I am hungry and I was taught not to waste food or throw it away.
Alejandro Perez
Oct 2025
“Literally the best place for amazing food.”
Literally the best place for amazing food! Honestly 10/10
Jeremy L
Jan 2026
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