La Esmeralda Mexican Restaurant

"Clean, simple needs, BUT FABULOUS FOOD. I love the AlPastor tacos, chips, salsa, beans n rice. I drive up from Dixon just for my lunch or diner when hubby is playing volleyball, and we meet the kids there now n then. Everyone has something different and Jesus gets it all done and right."

"We were driving down rt 52 about lunchtime, so I googled mexican food near me and La Esmeralda's popped up so we tapped directions and was directed right to it, however we were kind of unsure if it was the right place or even if it was open but we parked on the street and went in. The building is not very handicap accessible but there is a rail to hold onto while navigating the 2 steps at the entrance. The building is a beautiful old building which we appreciated. It is a very small place but welcoming, and the smell as you walked in was magnificent. We were welcomed in and directed to the service window. There were menus there to choose from. The choices are pretty standard, but the smells in there made it difficult to narrow it down to one dish. We ordered a chicken quesadilla, a steak chimichanga with rice and beans, we picked our beverages from a cooler near the ordering window and went to sit at one of the few tables to choose from. They brought out a basket of very tasty homemade chips and pico, I asked for hot sauce and was brought 2 bottles red was hot, and green was mild both were delicious. Shortly after, our food was delivered. It looked as wonderful as it tasted. Everything we ordered was very fresh and flavorful. The serving sizes were perfect. The one thing you should know is they are a cash only establishment. We will definitely be back to try something else, the people at the table near us recommended the steak tacos."

"Super sweet Esmeralda greets, cooks and serves up your meal at this little off the beaten path Mexican restaurant. Totally affordable prices and rich authentic flavor. Bottled beverages and water, alcohol free. Chips and salsa are homemade. All settled in a historic Polo business. Stop in and say hello (Hola) to Esmeralda. Support your local business."

"Steak tacos are amazing! Rice, beans, and the house made chips are also super delicious!! Very nice people as well...we will definitely be coming back time and time again"