Bucho’s

Here I was driving around the neighborhood looking at houses and I see a sign that says Famous Margaritas… I can’t help but check it out, I have time to kill…
So I head in to this small Mexican restaurant and there is about a 15 minute wait on a Friday night at 6pm… not bad I think. I strike up a conversation with a couple waiting in front of me and they say this is the best Tex-​Mex in the area… Nice praise, can’t wait to try it. I ordered a medium classic margarita, love them… but, while there was quite a lot of alcohol in it, I have had better. The salsa with chips is some of the best I have ever had! The chicken veggie soup was ok, nothing outstanding, but the chicken mole burrito was yummy. The retried beans and Spanish rice were just ok. I also had sopapillas for dessert and while not to the standards of New Mexico, they were fine and also yummy. The waitress was AWESOME! I highly recommend dining here, but maybe I will try a different margarita than the classic.

Love love love buchos. The staff here is literally the best they are always on it. The food is very good and it comes out fast. Finally the margaritas are the best in town.

I am a fan of this restaurant but we had an incident there last week. We went there for a business lunch and paid for the meal on one of the employee’s credit cards which is the only place she has used it in a month. Over the weekend she gets a call from Citibank regarding fraudulent charges for trying to make purchases at Sears. They declined the charges, thank god. She is just upset as that is the only place she used it in a month and it is a corporate card and now she has to go through the hassle of getting a new one. We enjoy the food, but very unhappy that her credit card which was only out of her sight when she paid for the meal from the table was fraudulently used.

Very great food excellent Margaritas what else do you want more from a Mexican place that service clean

I used to love Bucho’s, but a lot has changed. The prices have increased, the quality has decreased, and the menu has been consolidated. When you pay for a $ 16 margarita, you’d think they’d let you pay for just one taco and a side of beans (which was previously an option). My nachos from last night were soggy and just terrible, in a word. This restaurant was a great Friday evening quick stop for good-​quality food but now there’s less of an incentive for me to go. Come on, Bucho’s.

Great margaritas! The food wasn’t that great wish they had more combo platter’s price was a little expensive!

This is our go to place Margaritas are great mango, strawberry, wow. Chicken soup is amazing. Warm chips and salsa is spicy but sooo good. Their platters you have to try to see which is best. Fajita platter with the cheese tortilla bowl and the guacamole bowl are outstanding. So today we ordered to go. 3 steak burritos with everything delicious and has sour cream and guacamole on top, they are smaller but very good.

Previously, I rated Bucho’s 4-​stars, but I am upgrading it to 5-​stars because in the two years of living in the Bolingbrook area, I never found a Mexican table-​service restaurant as good as Bucho’s.
First of all, each time I walk in, the woman (manager or owner) always greets us promptly. If it isn’t crowded, then they tell you to sit wherever you like. Of the six times I have dined there, all but once we were seated in Isabelle’s section. She is so friendly and nice, and always prompt to get our drink order and dinner order. She always checks up on how our dinner is just the right amount of times – never too much, never too little.
My husband and I like Bucho’s because it is authentic Mexican food done simply. I mean no offense to anyone, but when the portion of restaurant’s diners are 50% — 80% Hispanic, then you know it is good authentic food.
Portions are always generous – bring your appetite. Dinners are usually served with complimentary chips and salsa, plus complimentary soup and pickled vegetables. And the margaritas are huge!
The only slight negative… this was the first time trying the Tamales and it was ¾ masa and ¼ meat, and a bit dry, but I remedied that by plopping a spoonful of salsa on it :) I am used to Tamales with a 50%-50% ratio of meat and masa.

Staff were nice, service was speedy. Cheese enchiladas and Chile Relleno were standard Mexican fare. Chips refilled several times without a request, pickled vegetables and soup a nice addition. Margaritas were a huge disappointment. Just weak, bottled mix. You should add great tequila, fresh lime juice and triple sec classic margaritas to the menu!

Hubs and I were in the area and found this place in Unilocal.Reviews looked decent so we decided to stop. Exterior has no bragging rights. The interior, a tad better than the exterior. The chips n salsa were very good. They served us soup before our meals. It had good flavor as did our dinners. The red sangria was delish. Our bill was over $ 45, which I thought was somewhat pricey (nachos for me and enchiladas for hubs). I had a medium sangria and he had a coke. We would go back.

My family of 5 flew intoO’Hare returning from vacation, we were hungry and tired. We are also pretty familiar with Bolingbrook and the usual flare. We thought we’d venture out. Following Unilocal we ended at this place. On a plane for 4 hours up since 4am; I notice big bold «no drink refills», I thought it meant like on the Mexican soda. um no. So when I asked I was greeted with nothing but rudeness! Sad because I would’ve had 3 – 4 glasses of ice tea after that plane ride as I’m sure the rest would’ve too. This is literally the worst place the chips and salsa were very good but you will pay for each drink refill that you want and I’m talking ice tea and Diet Coke ridiculous! Do not go here we got up and left! One more thing, the waitress was extremely rude.

Great food. What you expect out of authentic Mexican food. Priced average. Friendly, courteous service. Chips and salsa. Marinated carrots etc. the best. Nice atmosphere. Good portions. Chicken soup appetizer is free with meal.

So good! Boyfriend and I went there on a weekday and everything was awesome. Loved their guac and beans and rice. Will be coming back!

Will not be returning. We are definitely not in Texas anymore. Not quality Mexican food or margaritas

Best Mexican restaurant I’ve ever visited. Very tasty food and awesome Pico de Galle with chips as an free appetizer.

Great food! Love the steak nachos here. I must try for Bolingbook. In my opinion this is the best Mexican food spot in Bolingbrook. I have a few different items in the menu and can’t complain about any of it. Every now and then I get and order that’s a little to greasy but the complimentary chicken soup you get when you sit down cancels out that little negativity. I’m Mexican and raised in Cicero/​Chicago and this place is on point.

If you read my review here on Lalo’s, you will find it is the epicenter for Mexican cuisine in the Mayniverse. I’ve never had a better Margarita. The complimentary consommé should be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, and simply walking through the door puts me in a better mood.
Unfortunately, I don’t get to Lalo’s nearly as often as I used to, and when I do, Wife must be driving, ‘cos I have NO self control when it comes to asking for a second Huge Margarita. Plus, Lalo’s is a hefty drive from Stately Breakwind Manor.
Back in the day, I was good friends with Don Lalo Castaneda and all his Brothers. When the resto decided to expand, each Brother was put in charge of a branch, with Bucho helming the one in Bolingbrook.
It was a Lalo’s in all its glory. In fact, it was rumored the Bolingbrook joint had the best quality food of all the Lalo’s everywhere. Sure was pretty good to me
I’m sure there was some sound business logic to strip the Lalo’s name from the store, but it hit me with some irrational voodoo. What if Bucho went rogue? God-​forbid, Change the Margarita recipe? Stayed away for many years. Like an idiot.
Wife unit had come down with a hellish Cold. «Some Lalo’s soup would hit the spot», but a long-​ass drive to deepest Berwyn was out of the question. I peeked over here at Unilocal,and saw many menchens of the complimentary Consommé. and The Margaritas.
So here we are at Bucho’s.
If Lalo’s is the Rolls-​Royce, Bucho’s is the Bentley.
It’s basically Lalo’s, with all the attendant glory.
The Consommé is divine, The Margaritas are right, and the rest of the Menu looks proper.
Maybe not the kicky party atmosphere that has informed Lalo’s in the past, but when I think about it, I haven’t run amok in Lalo’s for many many years. I think the carnival atmosphere was courtesy of the erstwhile MaitreD’s Alex and Ulises, plus our never-​ending youthful predilection to raise hell. Now we come to dine and enjoy a gentle cocktail.
Bucho’s is back on the list, near the very top, as I sit back and smile…

Wow is all I can say. The soup, drinks, and food is always amazing. Full of Mexican flavors and always cooked to perfection. When I lived in the suburbs, this was a go to spot for my wife and I when we wanted to treat ourselves. The margaritas also come in different sizes. We usually order the strawberry, and its not too sweet.
The staff here is friendly, when it gets busy they seem to get a little flustered but I’ve never had a bad experience. The food and drinks come out prompt and the staff are very attentive to your orders.
The atmosphere is very cozy and comfy. I can literally sit and eat at Buchos for hours. The décor is a little Spanish village and they always have good music playing.

I have lived down the road from Bucho’s for years, and somehow only managed two visits. It is a pretty decent spot for a casual, sit-​down, pretty authentic Mexican meal.
I will safely assume that this used to be a part of the local Lalo’s chain, since a Google search still lists the menu for Lalo’s here. With only a few changes, the menu is still the same.
When you walk in the foyer you first see a dusty window display of collectibles and crafts for sale, and it looks to me like the merchandise is not exactly flying off the shelves. I came for dinner though, not shopping.
The food was pretty darned good! I had the most tender carne asada dinner here that I can recall. Cooked perfectly, and tender enough to be sliced with a fork. The enchilada served on the side was kind of a tasteless gloppy mess in comparison. You are also given chips, salsa, and a cup of soup with each meal. The soup may be the biggest reason to return here. Clearly homemade with shreds of chicken and lots of vegetables!

I am here at Bucho’s and ordered a Margarita and the taste was very sour and the after taste was like the glasses were not cleaned from a cleaner. I Advised the waitress and she indicated the owner or manager said I COULD NOT exchange it for another drink and refused to take it off my bill.
I asked the to contact Bolingbrook police because I refused to pay for a drink hat I took to sipes or off.
The Bolingbrook Police came and I accepted to pay half for a full drink.
I WILL NEVER EAT HERE!!! Worst service ever.