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Elwood · Mexican · $$

Los Cantaros

4.7190 reviews ·Opens at 9:30AM tomorrow
They don’t have their liquor license YET but don’t let that stop you from enjoying delicious authentic Mexican food with great sazón 🔥 The owners are so nice
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Los Cantaros — one of Elwood's strongest mexican spots. Honest, uncompromised flavors throughout. Friendly without hovering. Sarai Ryan: "I loved that every tasted fresh and homemade in the best way" [$$]

What 190 diners keep saying

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23956 IL-53, Elwood, IL 60421
Elwood
Today9:30AM-9PM
Sun–Sat9:30AM-9PM
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What 190 diners keep saying

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Review photo by Gita Mawarsih
May 2026

My first time here, got here at 10 AM was starving and ordered horchata & 3 beef steak tacos. Paid $18ish tips included. Thank you!

Gita Mawarsih

Gita Mawarsih

76 reviews on Google

Review photo by Atuniaj Anan Euaglo
Dec 2025

fast prompt and courteous

Atuniaj Anan Euaglo

Atuniaj Anan Euaglo

120 reviews on Google

Review photo by D P
Aug 2025

The food was fantastic, service was quick and chairs are comfortable. The urinal has a Hanoi Jane sticker in it. I’d give an extra star if I could.

D P

D P

57 reviews on Google

Review photo by VB
Jul 2025

I ordered a steak quesadilla and a beer. The quesadilla was really good, and they served it within just a few minutes. I came on a Wednesday evening around 7:30 PM — the place was empty, I was the only customer. Pleasant background music played, and the staff was friendly. The salsa that came with the chips wasn’t really my thing, but everything else was great. Thanks for the good experience.

VB

VB

215 reviews on Google

Review photo by Tarsicio Valencia
Apr 2025

Tacosss and service what a great combination thanks for everything!

Tarsicio Valencia

Tarsicio Valencia

23 reviews on Google

Review photo by L K
Mar 2026

This was chicken tacos, rice and beans and the other plate was beef and eggs, taco and beans. It was very delicious. I would definitely return.

L K

L K

34 reviews on Google

Review photo by juan bailon
Jul 2025

Taco Tuesday is great. Service is very good and the Micheladas are awesome 👌 👏

juan bailon

juan bailon

113 reviews on Google

Jul 2026

Soy cliente frecuento mucho este sitio es muy acogedor también por su barra de licor y las máquinas de casino. Pero a mí las quesabirrias son mis preferidas

Catherine Franco

Catherine Franco

1 reviews on Google

Jun 2026

Do not let the outside fool you! We walked in two hours before close with a nine top. They happily served us and were extraordinarily accommodating. The food was EXCELLENT and the service was phenomenal. 10/10

Isaac Cochran

Isaac Cochran

2 reviews on Google

Jun 2026

Steak burrito was really good.

William Murray

William Murray

18 reviews on Google

Jun 2026

Had the burrito dinner and it was great!

J B

J B

36 reviews on Google

May 2026

Some of the best tacos in the Chicagoland area. Probably top 5.

Dave Palmer

Dave Palmer

10 reviews on Google

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