Stopped at Asada Mexican Grill to meet a friend while traveling Chicago. This spacious halal restaurant has a cozy, inviting, upscale feel. We had loaded chicken nacho, shrimp quesadilla, fish tacos. My daughter had kids meal that included cheese quesadilla and a drink. Food was fresh and tasty. The red salsa was little hot for my taste but my husband loved it. Over all we had a wonderful experience. Owner was very friendly.
Vegan Restaurant
Asada mexican grill (Aurora
· $$$$ · aurora · Strict-vegan verified
Fully vegan
Editor synopsis · 0 reviews
Diners overwhelmingly call out the signature dish as the must-order. The vibe reads as vegan restaurant — service is consistently described as warm and unhurried. Common gotcha: queues form at peak times — go early or late.
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Stopped at Asada Mexican Grill to meet a friend while traveling Chicago. This spacious halal restaurant has a cozy, inviting, upscale feel. We had loaded chicken nacho, shrimp quesadilla, fish tacos. My daughter had kids meal that included cheese quesadilla and a drink. Food was fresh and tasty. The red salsa was little hot for my taste but my husband loved it. Over all we had a wonderful experience. Owner was very friendly.
We got their Beef Tacos, Chicken and Steak Bowl, and let me tell you this place is Mid at best, they really need to step up their game and improve quality of their food and increase portion sizes, the bowl barely had any rice and the rice that was there wasn’t cooked properly! However the customer service was really nice, the place was well maintained and lively. I would like to visit again, hopefully they can improve
We got their Beef Tacos, Chicken and Steak Bowl, and let me tell you this place is Mid at best, they really need to step up their game and improve quality of their food and increase portion sizes, the bowl barely had any rice and the rice that was there wasn’t cooked properly! However the customer service was really nice, the place was well maintained and lively. I would like to visit again, hopefully they can improve
Really cool little hidden gem with a fun mashup vibe. They have halal meats, and I was surprised (in a good way) to see kulfi on the menu too. Turns out the owner is from Bangladesh, so the place blends Mexican flavors with some Indian/Bangladeshi touches — it’s a unique combo you don’t see every day. The only downside is the location. It’s kind of tucked away and wraps around the building, so it’s easy to miss. We went on a Tuesday night and it was pretty quiet, even though other nearby spots were jam-packed. Honestly, if they were in a more visible spot, I think they’d get way more traffic. That said, the space itself is really nice. Great decor, a good variety of seating, and you can tell they put thought into the layout and overall vibe. I’d definitely come back and I hope more people find it.