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Best Mexican Food in Riverside

Family-owned in Summit and Riverside since 1981
El Faro - Riverside

El Faro - Riverside

Location 3422 South Harlem Avenue Riverside, IL 60546 Phone +17087771347 Hours Sunday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday: Closed Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Riverside's giant burrito spot

Riverside's giant burrito spot

El Faro Riverside opened on November 13, 2019. It features a larger dining room, table service, a free dine-in salsa bar, and menu items available only at this location — including Chilaquiles and Coffee de Olla.
A neighborhood staple on Harlem Avenue

A neighborhood staple on Harlem Avenue

We sit along a busy stretch of Harlem Avenue surrounded by parks, schools, and longtime community institutions. Families, commuters, and repeat guests from the surrounding neighborhoods make up our everyday crowd.
Tender meats, generous portions

Tender meats, generous portions

Guests come back for the steak tacos, steak and pork tortas, and the giant tongue burrito. The meats are well-seasoned and consistently tender — and the portions are honest.

What our guests are saying

"The tongue burrito — flavor was very tasteful and the size was just perfect." — Jose Jimenez. "It's SO good. Very flavorful. The meat is super tender." — Stephanie Morgan.

Find our other location

Our original Summit location has been open since 1981. Stop in for burritos, tortas, tacos, and weekend Menudo and Pozole.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are you known for?
What meals do you serve?

We serve Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Do you offer delivery or takeout?

Yes, we offer Takeout

What areas do you serve?

We serve the following areas: Berwyn, Riverside, Cicero, Lyons, North Riverside, Stickney, Brookfield, Forest View, Glenn, Forest Park, Summit, Oak Park, McCook, Broadview, La Grange Park, Maywood, La Grange, Westchester, River Forest, and Bedford Park.

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