La Mera Mera
SocialFabric SocialFabric · 15 Google reviewsLa Mera Mera — Libertyville mexican that sets the standard. A holdout in the best possible way. Traditional preparation with honest flavors. Marie Aranas: "The salmon and tilapia were so fresh and grilled perfectly"
What 480 diners keep saying
What 480 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Cute place with amazing food! So many delicious types of tacos to choose from at a good price. Highly recommend”
“Delicious food! I had a Ta-Korean taco and it was amazing. Cochinita taco was delicious as well. Wish I could eat more.”
“Always so delicious! Been here a few times, and food has been consistently amazing. While everything I’ve had is great, I cannot recommend the Quesabirria tacos enough! So yummy, definitely try this place!”
“had a reservation at cheesecake factory, but decided to skip out on it for somewhere quieter! stumbled upon this place from google maps. main thing to say is just, "wow." it was a beautiful environment, and it felt like all of the furniture, wallpapers, and signs were picked with love. the food was amazing as well! I had the steak fajitas, double rice, and corn tortillas. another wow there for tastiness. tried the gluten free key lime pie, another wow. so fun to spend time here with my partner, and have to say it would be a great date night!”
“Very nice place to have lunch with others . The food is amazing. The service was top notch and very friendly. The wait time is pretty good. Kinda small but that's the beauty part of this place . Definitely a must hit spot once a week.”
“My favorite Mexican restaurant in the area. Staff is always so kind and friendly. Their salsas are fantastic - roja or Jalisco (if you like spicy) are the best I’ve tried - even bought the bottles to take home. Tacos, gorditas, tortas, and pozole are some of my favorite. My family likes everything we’ve ever tried here and enjoy being a repeat customer.”
“La mejor comida mexicana, como en casa, las salsas deliciosas mis favoritas las quesa birrias y las gorditas”
“This review is long overdue! I used to come here often for lunch while working nearby, and it quickly became one of my favorite spots in Libertyville. The food is always delicious and full of flavor. What made the experience even better was the service. Enya especially stands out—she always welcomed me with a big smile and open arms, even on the busiest and most hectic days. Her kindness and attentiveness made every visit feel special. Even when the restaurant was short-staffed at the busiest of hours, she went above and beyond to make sure everyone was taken care of. The atmosphere is lively, the food is consistently amazing, and the staff is truly wonderful. La Mera Mera is the kind of place you look forward to returning to again and again.”
“I forgot my lunch for work and walked in with 20 line left on my break. Enya took my order and it was out to me in less than 3 mins! Fast AND friendly service (and yummy to boot)”
“Loved this little Mexican joint tucked in the strip mall in Libertyville. Lovely staff, friendly atmosphere, good service and excellent food. What more can you want.”
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