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"Best tortilla soup outside Mexico"(7 Tips)
"I had one of the best flan and fried ice cream!!!"(2 Tips)
"It's also BYOB here."(2 Tips)
"The seafood combo, comes with soup Or salad."(2 Tips)
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Hope ArenasJuly 29, 2010Tortilla soup is UNRIVALED! Absolutely THE BEST Mexican restaurant in the area! BYOB, and be ready for a wait. Not open on Sundays, but totally worth your Saturday night. You'll be back. Read more
Jess DJune 26, 2011They don't take reservations, but you can call ahead on the day of to put your name down for seating at certain times. Saves you from waiting in their very small entrance-way for an hour or more.- Jess DJune 26, 2011I've seen no mention of their homemade salsa and tortilla chips. Best salsa I've had at any Mexican restaurant, and I've been to a lot of Mexican restaurants and even to Mexico!
Michelle TruongSeptember 9, 2010They have a yummy complimentary house salad that comes standard with entrees (or your choice of soup). Both are delish but the salad is different! Try it!
VanessaSeptember 25, 2010Love the tortilla soup! My favorite dishes are the flautas and the bistec borracho! You have to try them! Mango cheesecake for desert! Yum! :)
Adam CokeFebruary 4, 2012Get whatever the specials are, at least one, and also get a salad. And get some fish or meat. Man I am about to go eat the leftover Frontera burrito right now.
Francisco PerezMay 10, 2018Tortilla soup, rice, enchiladas. Middle age woman at the cash register (manager? owner?) always has a scowl on her face. Never greets you in a warm way. Bad vibe thede.
- The charcoal grilled lemon chicken is so damn good. It's also BYOB here.
Joel BennettMay 2, 2010Great food and featured on "Check Please." Can have a long wait and doesn't take reservations.
The fried ice cream is fabulous! It's a must when you go there!
C HJuly 16, 2013So overrated. Have given this place so many tries and its always disappointing. Save your $ and time and go to El Pueblito just across the street for authentic Mexican.
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Wholly Frijoles is a local, family-owned restaurant that specializes in Mexican food. We are open from Mondays to Saturdays. Ask about our special catering services!To ensure the highest quality and taste of the food we serve, we use nothing but USDA Choice meats...
Closed until 11:00 AM tomorrow (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Fri
- 11:00 AM–9:30 PM
- Sat
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
(847) 329-9810
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating
No
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
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BYO
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