Bella Vista

Fantastic food and very friendly staff. Highly recommend to anyone who likes authentic Mexican food without the crappy chain feel. I’ve eaten here a few times and have been very satisfied. You definitely get your moneys worth here!

I live in wauconda and we have a place called burrito express that is simply amazing but I’ve passed this place a lot while working so thought I’d give it a try. Ordered the king burrito and its damn good. The burrito was served with fries which is weird but it tasted excellent and I’ll definitely be back.

This building has a lot of history for me, because I was a HUGE fan when Dante’s was here, so seeing it change over a few times has been a little sad. After sort of putting off visiting Bella Vista because of my nostalgia, I finally stopped in yesterday.
If I could be truthful, I’d give this a 3.85 or something like that. 3 stars is way too low, but it’s not quite 4 stars for me. The tacos were great, and their salsa is clearly made in house and excellent. They do serve fries with the burritos, which I thought was odd, but not terrible. They could probably get away with leaving out the fries here.
In all, a very nice place that I’ll definitely return to.

Been here quite a few times. Love everything I’ve tried so far. This place is a hidden jewel. I’m amazed it’s not always crowded.
Our favorite thing to order is the carnitas. Best I’ve ever had.
Also love the burritos and tamales.
Usually order carry out, but they do have a nice dinning area.

This place took over the location where longtime favorite Dante’s left. Sadly I am not in love with this place as I was with Dante’s. The food is good, the fish tacos were very solid, the torta, good. The chicken quesodilla (only cheese was on the menu, but they chicken ized it for us) was described as «yummy». The only gripe was with the horchata, too watery.
The big plus, they have a drive through! While my heart will long for the former tenant, the new occupant has thus far earned my business. The true test is upcoming, how good are your burrito suizos?
Update, if it isn’t on the menu, ask. Dude will hook you up. Chilaquiles are fantastic, as are the burritos. So far a big fan of this place.

We visited Bella Vista either the day after it opened or the day after that. Either way, it was newly open.
Let me preface this review by stating this: I only like my tacos on flour tortillas and they have to have sour cream and NO lettuce. I know, not really keeping it real, but that is how I grew up eating my tacos and that is how I will continue to eat my tacos.
I ordered a chicken taco and a steak taco, both on flour tortillas and both with sour cream and no lettuce. What I received was a chicken taco and a steak taco, both on corn tortillas, covered with lettuce and not a drop of sour cream. Get this, I liked them. I really liked them. I scraped a majority of the lettuce off, of course… but what was under the lettuce was pretty darn good. The chicken was so flavorful, I didn’t even mind that it was on a corn tortilla. Same with the steak. Both tacos were really delicious.
That being said, I doubt we will be running back anytime soon. Too many other Mexican restaurants in the area that are far better and will get a simple order correct.
And, I really miss Dante’s and it breaks my heart a little to walk into the building.

Bella Vista is a relatively new Mexican restaurant located on Rt 31 just north of Algonquin road. The menu is simple, but all the classic mexican staples are covered, including tacos, burritos, chile rellenos, enchilada, and various steak dishes.
On my first visit I ordered the daily burrito special which included a drink and fries. The beef burrito was large (only a bit smaller than a chipotle burrito) and the beer was tender and well seasoned. Surprising for a mexican restaurant, the fries were good too! The meal was priced at 7.39, definitely a price I’m willing to pay for the portion.
Bella Vista also sells meat for catering; carnitas for 6.99/lb and barbacoa for 7.99/lb
Over the years this location has changed hands many times, this being the first mexican restaurant I’ve seen here. I hope Bella Vista sticks around.