Casa Romero Mexican Restaurant - (Near Waterloo, IL)

Rebecca Snell They were very polite kids and when my son accidentally dropped his fries from his kids meal I tried to purchase more and they didnt charge us and just gave them to him! So kind of them I love the food here I miss the horse shoe fries I think is what they were called they were onion and jalapeños lol bring them back please!

Tabitha Nelson The most delicious food, no matter what you get. The Ruben and fried pickles are my personal favorite, but the wings and the blt also always hit the spot! Good size portions. We enjoy to-go, or dine in! Staff is always wonderful ❤️

Kitty Mcqueen While traveling we wanted to support local businesses instead of chains so we chose Pops BBQ for this stop. Its a quiet place in a small town just a few miles from the interstate. The service was fast and friendly. The chairs were sturdy and comfortable. The one server was running the whole front of house and doing a great job. The fried okra, onion rings and fries were plentiful and fried to perfection. The burger was juicy, flavorful and grilled exactly the way I wanted. The diced BBQ was flavorful and juicy. The potato salad is southern style with good flavor and consistency. The parking lot is easy to enter and exit in a personal sized vehicle. Parking a large RV or trailer might be a bit difficult depending on how busy they are. There was a small surcharge when we used our card instead of paying cash but it literally covered the transaction fee, which is money not staying in the local community so we didnt mind. Well stop here again if we get the chance to.

Lauren Magana My husband and I recently celebrated our anniversary with lunch at El Niagara in Woodstock, and it exceeded our expectations. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the food was outstanding. We enjoyed flavorful margaritas (mango for me and strawberry for him) that paired perfectly with our nachos appetizer and burrito entrées—my husband added jalapeños to his for an extra kick. What truly made the experience memorable was the exceptional service from Natalie. She was incredibly kind and attentive, and her personal touch made our celebration feel special. She even treated us to a complimentary dessert of our choice, which we happily chose as fried ice cream with churros. During our conversation, Natalie shared that her cousins own the restaurant, which added a lovely personal connection to the experience. We were so impressed that we’ve already talked about making El Niagara a tradition more than once a year. I don’t write many reviews, but this one felt worth sharing. Highly recommend!

Michelle Chapman So grateful for the absolutely wonderful woman that helped us. She clearly loves food as much as I do! The chicken was crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. I am so glad I bought extra red beans and rice because it was SO GOOD! Grateful for some hearty food and a friendly chat on the go.

sunset tech Not sure if its open now. Excellent examlpe of 20th century railroad depot. The C&EI Depot survived abandonment in the 1970s thanks to local preservationists. In 1995, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP #95000632) for its architectural and historical significance as a well-preserved example of Prairie School-influenced rail design and its role in Salems transportation history. Owned privately by Doug and Pam Fontana since the 1990s, it underwent restoration to maintain its original features while adapting for limited commercial use.