La Alcancia

Carpentersville, IL · Mexican restaurant

Rating
4.4/5
★★★★☆ 4.4
Reviews
20
Rank in Carpentersville
#4
of 58 restaurants
City Percentile
70%
rating percentile
Address
La Alcancia, 651 IL-68, Carpentersville, IL 60110
Phone
(847) 428-1114
Website
laalcancia.shop
Status
Closed · Opens 8 AM

La Alcancia is a restaurant located in Carpentersville, IL. It is one of 58 restaurants listed in Carpentersville. Its 4.4-star rating is above the Carpentersville city average of 4.1 stars. It ranks #4 among Carpentersville restaurants by combined rating and review volume. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Hours

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

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Areli Marin · Oct 2025

The tacos here are amazing! Every bite was full of flavor and you can tell everything is made fresh. What really stood out is not just how good the tacos are, but also how many different food choices they offer — there’s something for everyone. The service was incredibly fast and friendly, which made the whole experience even better. Definitely a place I’ll be coming back to, and highly recommend to anyone craving authentic, delicious food.

★★★★★ 5.0 Alejandra Olvera · Jul 2025

Mmmm... Okay... so I'm just sitting here raving about my fave lunch spot here in C'ville. THE BEST tacos (please know this is NOT an exaggeration) and the BEST arroz que te vas a encontrar (that you're going to find) (wait... did my mouth just start watering thinking about their rice?... 🤣 yes... yes... it just did 😋🤭) and all of it at very accesible prices! I just don't know how they do it. I love me this little corner of my Mexico 🇲🇽. God bless them for serving us all so well, and serving us the most legit Mexican food there is! Como le salía la comida a mi abuelita (Like Grandma's cooking) 🥹🥲😭❤️🔥👌🏽🥳🎯🤩

★★★★★ 5.0 Lucinda Perez · Oct 2025

I love this little Nook of a restaurant. They have the best Cecina tacos around that I highly recommend. I come here quite often with friends and by myself, the food gets done quick and the salsas never disappoint. As well as Chile toreados y cebollitas to enjoy with your meal free of charge. Delicious. Definitely give them a try.

★★★★★ 5.0 Oscar Reyes · Apr 2023

The food is absolutely fantastic! Truly authentic Mexican food with authentic Mexican spices. I work at the BMO bank down the street its my must go place. Thank you, Jose for the great food!

★★★★★ 5.0 Mark Arroyo · Feb 2026

By far the best tacos I’ve had in the suburbs, great tasting, decent portions, great salsas and accessible prices nothing in the area comes close not in Elgin definitely not anything further northwest, I’m glad I tried this place out!!!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Onsite Services ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Delivery ✓ Fast Service ✓ Serves Local Specialty ✓ Breakfast ✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating ✓ Alcohol ✓ Beer

Services

Mexican restaurantMexican goods store

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