El Anzuelo Restaurant
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El Anzuelo Restaurant — a mexican spot in Melrose Park. 366+ Google reviews. Samuel Torres-Batz: "Their seafood is fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care"
Experience Breakdown
Samuel Torres-Batz
18 reviews
“If you’re looking for authentic Mexican seafood with great service, this place is a must-visit”
Highlights
What Diners Are Saying
Diners loved
great food, reasonable prices, great service.
Delicious Mexican dishes and appetizers.
Best Mexican restaurant in Melrose Park, my kids had the tacos dinner, they loved them.
I’ve eaten at El Anzuelo several times now, and every dish I’ve tried has been absolutely delicious.
Some noted
Location
1501 W Lake St, Melrose Park, IL 60160
What 366+ diners say about El Anzuelo Restaurant
“The carne en su jugo was really good.”
The carne en su jugo was really good. Chips and salsa... chips were fresh and crispy.
Sip Vasquez
Dec 2022
“Gotta try their Carne En Su Jugó!!”
Gotta try their Carne En Su Jugó!!! I’ve imgotten it at many other Mexican restaurants but none beat the one they serve here. Loaded and flavorful!
Sergio A
Feb 2020
“The other day I ordered a vegetarian torta and they literally just gave me a piece of bread with lettuce….”
The other day I ordered a vegetarian torta and they literally just gave me a piece of bread with lettuce…. The lady couldn’t even believe me when I called about it, yeah me either lady. I was beyond angry & disappointed
Monserrat Gonzalez
Aug 2023
“great food, reasonable prices, great service.”
Vivian Marshall
Dec 2025
“Delicious Mexican dishes and appetizers.”
G Cepeda
Oct 2025
“Best Mexican restaurant in Melrose Park, my kids had the tacos dinner, they loved them.”
Best Mexican restaurant in Melrose Park, my kids had the tacos dinner, they loved them! I had the Carne en su Jugo, was delicious!!
Blas Bolivar
Jun 2025
“I’ve eaten at El Anzuelo several times now, and every dish I’ve tried has been absolutely delicious.”
I’ve eaten at El Anzuelo several times now, and every dish I’ve tried has been absolutely delicious! Their seafood is fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. The staff is always welcoming and attentive, and the food comes out quickly—even during busy times. If you’re looking for authentic Mexican seafood with great service, this place is a must-visit! Also as an avid horchata drinker. I’m always satisfied with the quality.
Samuel Torres-Batz
May 2025
“First time here food was great.”
First time here food was great! The only thing the waitress very poor attitude and attention to customers
Pat Gomez
Apr 2025
“If you are looking for the best Latin American dinning with amazing food and entertainment...”
If you are looking for the best Latin American dinning with amazing food and entertainment experience El Anzuelo Restaurant. I can only explain it as amazing, you have to see it to believe it. Asked for Jerry, it will make the experience. The presentation and decorating. Celebrate all occasions.
Robert Ratajczak
Mar 2025
“Delicious 😋 carne en su jugo and beautiful waitresses have great customer service 😉.”
Solovino Sanchez
Dec 2024
“Everything we ordered was fleshly made.”
Everything we ordered was fleshly made. Tacos were on point with skirt steak made to order, not reheated like most places. The carne en su jugo same quality 👌 fresh skirt steak. Real nice pasta Alfredo as well. Highly recommended 💃
Miguel Ruiz
Aug 2024
“The food was great, and the waiter was very cute.”
The food was great, and the waiter was very cute. They also had solid vegetarian options. 10/10 would eat there again.
jorago11
Jun 2024
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