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A Toda Madre — trusted mexican in Glen Ellyn. Expect noise, energy, and a full house. Solid drinks, with the bar pulling its weight. "The fish tacos were perfectly fried and had the best slaw on top" — Kelly J
Paul Nagy
166 reviews
“Truthfully, the rice, beans, and soup were my favorite portion - so unique from typical Mexican-American fare”
499 N Main St, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
“We enjoy all the restaurants in the group.”
We enjoy all the restaurants in the group. Always great food and excellent service. The Bien Trucha tacos are the best. The esquites are the best anywhere. The ambiance is great.
Steve Johnson
Dec 2025
“Absolutely love this place.”
Absolutely love this place. It’s our “go to” in the area. The skinny Margs with a splash of agave are to die for. The pollo asado taco is so good!! The tuna tostada is a must as an appetizer. Our server, Leo, was fantastic. He was so helpful and incredibly hardworking and kind! 10/10!!!
Mary Viola
Dec 2025
“This is one of my favorite restaurants pretty much in the world.”
This is one of my favorite restaurants pretty much in the world. Everytime I am in town I make sure to try and make it here. The Bien Trucha taco is literally the food I would ask for on my death bed or last meal. I dream of how good this taco is! Their cocktails are also amazing, the fresona just goes down so easy, get one! Plus with all the good booze they also have Malort, do it with a friend and have an experience you will never forget 😂
Chris Pinner
Dec 2025
“Indre at the bar has a true talent for making drinks to fit your flavor!”
Indre at the bar has a true talent for making drinks to fit your flavor!! I was super impressed by her creation. Savannah did a stunning job creating a cocktail from scratch that was beyond what I've tried before! Thank you to them and to manager Mike for suggesting the blackberry guac of the day! Amazing team, I greatly appreciate it
Liza Macke
Nov 2025
“Love the food and the waitress was so nice thank you Iray for the excellent service I highly...”
Love the food and the waitress was so nice thank you Iray for the excellent service I highly recommend this place as for IRAY she is wonderful Good service
Jennyfer Gallegos
Oct 2025
“Came from Florida for personal reasons and the first thing my boyfriend said as soon as we arrived...”
Came from Florida for personal reasons and the first thing my boyfriend said as soon as we arrived to the airport was “Let’s head to a Toda Madre.” As a Hispanic woman I am always very hesitant to go to Mexican/Latin restaurants, but I decided to be open minded, and the experience at A Toda Madre was definitely better than what I expected. The restaurant is beautiful and modern with outdoor and indoor seating. A well stocked bar with wonderfully crafted cocktails, extensive selection of margaritas and an awesome selection of Mexican beers. The menu is varied without being overwhelming. We had some scrumptious Authentic Mexican tacos that were really packed with meats and seasoned to perfection. We also ordered a variety of shareable sides, and the waitress gave us a complimentary dessert for visiting from Tampa. Which shows how much they value their customers and we truly appreciated the gesture since we were only here for two days for a funeral… so that meant a lot for us. Thank you for such great service and hospitality. We will definitely come back whenever we are back in town. Thank you again.
Carla Maria Dubis Tedeschi
Jul 2025
“Food was great we ordered the Trio botanero as an app and it was great!”
Food was great we ordered the Trio botanero as an app and it was great!! Also for food we got the pastor tacos, playero tacos & bien trucha tacos ! DEFF WOULD COME BACK! & happy hour margaritas were good!!! Our server was Iray and she was super good and sweet!
Cynthia Mendoza
Jul 2025
“The ambiance includes instrumental Hispanic acoustic, a wonderful patio for outdoor dining, both...”
The ambiance includes instrumental Hispanic acoustic, a wonderful patio for outdoor dining, both lunch/dinner, and the cool chatter of other guests. Our service was impeccable as we're the beverage selections. I would highly recommend giving A Toda Madre a try, whether you are local to the area or just traveling nearby. It is worth a detour. 11/10!
Robert Tutsock
Jul 2025
“We had Noelia for a server tonight and had a great experience.”
We had Noelia for a server tonight and had a great experience. The food was great and inclusive for all types of foodies. Drinks were good and the vibe was fun. We will be back!
Anna Reed
May 2025
“I had an enchanting experience at this restaurant.”
I had an enchanting experience at this restaurant. The fish tacos were perfectly fried and had the best slaw on top. The esquite was devine. I had a delicious mezcal flight. They have a sizable mezcal collection!
Kelly J
Jan 2025
“Stopped in for drinks and a snack on Tuesday night.”
Stopped in for drinks and a snack on Tuesday night. The "QUESO FUNDIDO DE CAMARON" was amazing along with the spicy Pepino. The 8:45 last call was a disappointment along with the early bar shutdown at 8:55 with a decent crowd. Came in for a Saturday lunch. Enjoy a lovely Paloma with the house guacamole app followed by a sampling of tacos and street corn before capping the meal with a spicy 🔥 Margherita! Everything tasted amazing and it was a perfect amount for 3 of us.
Nik Souris
Mar 2024
“Thank you Omar for caring so well for us.”
Thank you Omar for caring so well for us! The food was amazing as always and the service was great. We love coming here when we're celebrating our anniversary.
Sonnet Schulz
Dec 2023
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