Epazote

Riverside, IL · Restaurant

Rating
4.8/5
★★★★★ 4.8
Reviews
20
Rank in Riverside
#2
of 11 restaurants
City Percentile
60%
rating percentile
Address
Epazote, 3216 S Harlem Ave, Riverside, IL 60546
Phone
(708) 853-7126
Status
Closed · Opens 9 AM

Epazote is a restaurant located in Riverside, IL. It is one of 11 restaurants listed in Riverside. Its 4.8-star rating is above the Riverside city average of 4.5 stars. It ranks #2 among Riverside restaurants by combined rating and review volume. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Epazote

Epazote is a family-owned Mexican restaurant serving authentic Puebla-style cuisine in Riverside, Illinois. Our menu features homemade traditional dishes like mole de pollo, pipián, huaxmole, costillitas en salsa guajillo, chilaquiles estilo Puebla,... More

Hours

Saturday9 AM–5 PM
Sunday9 AM–4 PM
Monday9 AM–5 PM
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
Thursday9 AM–5 PM
Friday9 AM–5 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★☆ 4.0 Samari Boix · Feb 2026

Food was very flavorful. We ordered the mole chilaquiles, pipián chilaquiles, huevos en salsa and pancakes. The mole chilaquiles had a great balance between spicy and sweet, the pipián chilaquiles were rich and savory. The cecina was perfectly cooked. The pancakes did not need any syrup since they are drizzled in lechera. The huevos en salsa were also a hit. The rice and beans were delicious! We also ordered cafe de olla but I was not impressed. The spices were a bit overpowering. I definitely recommend coming in and trying it out.

★★★★★ 5.0 Sabrena Galindo · Mar 2026

This was my second time here and both times was amazing. The service is top tier and the food is the best, I’ve never found a restaurant where I enjoyed the mole but it’s my favorite thing to order here. We also got the arroz con leche de fresa but I didn’t get the chance to take the picture before we finished it. Highly recommend this place.

★★★★★ 5.0 Margie Jaime · Jan 2026

The food was absolutely delicious and full of flavor. Every dish was well-seasoned, fresh, and thoughtfully prepared. You can really taste the quality of the ingredients, and the balance of flavors made each bite enjoyable. Portions were generous, presentation was great, and the overall experience was very satisfying. Definitely a place worth coming back to! Yum!

★★★★★ 5.0 Brenda Maldonado · Jan 2026

Such a great new spot! Friendly staff and high-quality service. It’s refreshing to find a business that puts so much heart into what they do. Delicious dishes. Wishing them much success — they’ve earned a loyal customer!

★★★★★ 5.0 Chikis · Feb 2026

The best chilaquiles. I went with my mom since she saw it on Tiktok. Parking wasn’t bad and it wasn’t that busy. Price was reasonable and the servers were lovely. Will go again 😊

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Delivery ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Coffee ✓ Comfort Food ✓ Casual ✓ Cash Only ✓ Free Street Parking

Services

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