El Molino Mexican Restaurant

Carpentersville, IL · Mexican restaurant

Rating
4.2/5
★★★★☆ 4.2
Reviews
20
Rank in Carpentersville
#10
of 58 restaurants
City Percentile
49%
rating percentile
Address
El Molino Mexican Restaurant, 2112 Elgin Rd, Carpentersville, IL 60110
Phone
(847) 551-1602
Website
thenewmolino.com
Status
Closed · Opens 8 AM

El Molino Mexican Restaurant is a restaurant located in Carpentersville, IL. It is one of 58 restaurants listed in Carpentersville. Its 4.2-star rating matches the Carpentersville city average of 4.1 stars. It ranks #10 of 58 restaurants in Carpentersville. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About El Molino Mexican Restaurant

At El Molino Mexican Restaurant, we take great pride in serving the family recipes that have been passed down through generations. Our five distinctive sauces and the variety of flavors all served from scratch offer something to love for everyone.... More

Hours

Saturday8 AM–10 PM
Sunday8 AM–9 PM
Monday8 AM–9 PM
Tuesday8 AM–9 PM
Wednesday8 AM–9 PM
Thursday8 AM–9 PM
Friday8 AM–10 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Randy Harbin · Mar 2026

The place was packed so we ate at the bar. Niagara Modelo on tap! Chips and salsa were outstanding. Very spicy red sauce just the way I like it. I had the carne asada with the Chipotle sauce. The steak was done perfectly as ordered. Best Mexican food I've had in a while. We will be back!

★★★★★ 5.0 Fabby Galicia · Mar 2026

The food was amazing, the best chilaquiles I’ve ever had! Everything tasted authentic and fresh. My licuado was delicious, the tamalitos were incredible, and the café de olla was so good. The service really stood out because they even made something for us that wasn’t on the menu without hesitation. Highly recommend!

★★★★★ 5.0 JP · Feb 2026

Very friendly staff and the food is amazing. I would definitely come back again soon! Our server, Daniel was very sweet and attentive. What a cozy and beautiful restaurant.

★★★★☆ 4.0 Kathy Roger · Dec 2025

Couldn't wait to try after remodel. Very nice inside . Service was great and attentive . Food was good. I ordered something I dont normally order but want to go back and have Machaca beef . My husband had a burrito and he ate it all. My sister had Asada tacos and also liked hers . They did not have the fried ice cream which was disappointing. We had the cherry dessert was a but hard would not get that again. Overall nice place. Tuesdays and Thursdays they have $9 margaritas. Check first before ordering.

★★★☆☆ 3.0 S B · Dec 2025

$20 plate for a tiny wing, drum stick and thigh. Portions get smaller Charged $3 for the extra mole sauce because I wanted to take home so I can put over chicken breast. The mole sauce was delicious, only wish they would serve with chicken breast or a decent size chicken thigh. The margaritas are made with Sour Mix. So be sure to ask "Traditional" for a fresh made one, Absolutely delicious.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Outdoor Seating ✓ Delivery ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Fast Service ✓ Great Cocktails ✓ Great Dessert ✓ Live Music ✓ Serves Local Specialty ✓ Sports ✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom

Services

Mexican restaurant

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