Buena Vista Restaurant Mar Y Tierra

4.4
207 reviews
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Business Details

220 N Harrison St, Algonquin, IL
60102, United States
(847) 658-6150
https://buenavistamarytierrail.com

About

Mexican Restaurant

Location

Buena Vista Restaurant Mar Y Tierra
220 N Harrison St, Algonquin, IL
60102, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.4
207 reviews
5 stars
154
4 stars
24
3 stars
6
2 stars
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1 star
18

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Customers frequently praised the food as delicious, authentic, and well-prepared, with standout items like steak and al pastor tacos.

Service

The staff received numerous compliments for being friendly, attentive, and accommodating, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere.

Ambiance

The restaurant's location by the river and its cozy interior were highlighted positively, enhancing the dining experience.

Pricing

While many found the prices reasonable, some customers expressed concerns about high prices relative to food quality.

Inconsistency

A few reviews noted issues with food quality and service consistency, indicating that experiences can vary.
  • KP
    Kandace Patefield
    Nov 9, 2025
    2.0
    We arrived at about 5:35 on a Friday with 5 people in our party. Sat right away, it took awhile to get our menus and took awhile to get our drink order taken and to get the complimentary chips and variety of salsas. The place had maybe 4 other parties seated. Waitress took our orders. Salsas and chips were very good! We waited about an hour to get our food. One person in our group at a time with several minutes between each of us. We had to ask for " to go containers right away. We received all of our food by about 640. The food tasted just ok. Not the best food I've had. I don't know if this place typically only has one waitress and one chef. And their young children, one was an infant was also in the dining room,alone. A little uncomfortable.
  • JJ
    josh Edwards (Josh)
    Nov 7, 2025
    5.0
    Best Mexican around hands down. Meals are huge!
  • JH
    Joanna Herula
    Oct 25, 2025
    5.0
    We just tried this place for the first time! Wish we tried it sooner, being in Algonquin down the road for five years. I went in and ordered to go, should have called achead cuz it was busy! That’s my fault though! Took a little bit. I had steak, pork and shrimp tacos and ceviche torta! The tacos were amazing! Steak on the tacos was probably the best steak we have had around town! Will be going there from now on! Cute place inside too! The chef and server were very nice and can tell they care a lot about their customers!
  • TA
    Tina Alford
    Oct 17, 2025
    5.0
    The restaurant brought back memories...the food was good, price was reasonable..quick and friendly especially for a larger order
  • PP
    Phillip Petersen
    Oct 12, 2025
    5.0
    I ordered a bunch of taco meat/fixins for my daughter's birthday and I got tons of compliments. Everything was as delicious as it is when sitting down and eating in the restaurant. Will definitely be ordering from them for large events in the future. The barbacoa, steak, and pork are my personal favorites, and it was so nice to have leftovers.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Buena Vista Restaurant Mar Y Tierra

What are the regular business hours of Buena Vista Restaurant Mar Y Tierra?

The restaurant is open from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday. On Friday and Saturday, it is open from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM. It is closed on Mondays.

Does Buena Vista Restaurant Mar Y Tierra offer delivery and pickup services?

Yes, the restaurant offers both in-store pickup and delivery services.