Los Cantaros
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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"
Experience Breakdown
Samantha Ante
86 reviews
“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”
Highlights
What Diners Are Saying
Diners loved
Some noted
I have been a consistent customer since this place opened.
We tried this place multiple times now hoping it would get better but just didn’t hit the mark for the price point.
Location
23956 IL-53, Elwood, IL 60421
What 168+ diners say about Los Cantaros
“fast prompt and courteous.”
Atuniaj Anan Euaglo
Dec 2025
“The food was fantastic, service was quick and chairs are comfortable.”
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
Aug 2025
“I ordered a steak quesadilla and a beer.”
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
Jul 2025
“Tacosss and service what a great combination thanks for everything!”
Tarsicio Valencia
Apr 2025
“Best tacos! The alpastor and carnitas are always so good.”
Mar Herlis
Jun 2024
“Outstanding steak burrito.”
Outstanding steak burrito. Brand new super clean Place very nice atmosphere.
Mike Meyers
May 2024
“Stopped by randomly and was very happy with the food and service.”
Kara Alvarez
Dec 2023
“Los Cántaros is just 20 mins away from the west side of joliet & 10 mins away from downtown Joliet.”
Los Cántaros is just 20 mins away from the west side of joliet & 10 mins away from downtown Joliet. Big parking lot!! 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! They just opened 5 months ago🙌🏼 We got the chorizo & cheese dip, flautas, burrito & torta de Lomo (pork loin)! The big taco is from the chorizo & cheese dip & of course I added the whole Chile toreado 😂 Horchata lovers… they have one of the best horchatas!! You can tell is actual rice and made the authentic way! 📍 23956 IL-53, Elwood, IL 60421 This restaurant can be a great option to celebrate a birthday or a family reunion. Hopefully we can give them more support!!
Samantha Ante
Nov 2023
“My skirt steak burrito for lunch was great.”
My skirt steak burrito for lunch was great! Everyone who works at this joint is extremely kind as well. Hope to see more people eating here as time goes on.
Brendan Bzdel
Nov 2023
“Great new Mexican restaurant in the area.”
Great new Mexican restaurant in the area! I enjoyed the taco dinner, and all the employees were very nice.
Jenny Kuhn
Jul 2023
“Taco Tuesday is great.”
Taco Tuesday is great. Service is very good and the Micheladas are awesome 👌 👏
juan bailon
Jul 2025
“The Barbacco is fantastic we bought it by the pound along with the carnites also good I don't...”
The Barbacco is fantastic we bought it by the pound along with the carnites also good I don't believe they have a liquor license yet but if you come on the weekend you can order by the pound 1lb of barbacoa will feed 2 people no problem and @ just under 10.00 what a steal!!! It was definitely my favorite that we got
Thaddeus Rozema
Jul 2023
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