Description
El Paraiso Lumbre Y Mar is a Mexican restaurant located at 5518 N 2nd St in Loves Park, Illinois. It has been reviewed 315 times by customers. The place is generally easy to get a table at any time of the week except for Saturday evenings where there might be a peak wait of up to 15 minutes between 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM. Featured dishes that are popular here include shrimp, tostada, hot sauce, a three taco dinner featuring chorizo con huevo, and the Al Pastor burrito served in a bowl. The menu offers a nice variety of traditional Mexican fare that draws in crowds especially near the weekend. The restaurant’s no-wait policy on busy weekdays makes it convenient for diners to enjoy authentic Mexican flavors anytime except Saturday night rush hours.
Amenities
- No-contact delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Delivery
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Serves local specialty
- Solo dining
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Dessert
- Table service
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Cozy
- Accepts reservations
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Parking
Reviews (315)
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It wasn't a very pleasant lunch. The service Lady gave outstanding service down to the tee and the food was tasty. I definitely will visit again
We can’t help ourselves from going here once a week at least. Anything is cause for celebration and an excuse to come eat here. The atmosphere is relaxing, the walls have so much to look at in the best way, it’s genuinely so artistic and happy. The music is always great. A good amount of windows and parking. Their bathroom is nice and clean always. Their hours are perfect, on the weekends they’re reliably open until the early hours of morning and just what we need after a late night event. Their food is delicious, and their plating is beyond gorgeous. It’s so good, my buds and I will get 1 to 2 entrees when we go eat there and look forward to having leftovers later. Their prices are fair and the portions are filling. The servers are very kind here, we always look forward to our visit and feel well taken care of. Sometimes when they get overrun with grub hub orders, the wait can be a little long to be served- but they’re definitely worth the wait. And there are vegetarian options, but not many and I do wish there were more, but they’re very accommodating where they can be. Best local restaurant we’ve ever known.
This was my first time here and its BY FAR the BEST Mexican food Ive had in a very long time. I highly suggest the Nick Nico triple threat, with one fish and one shrimp taco. The elote dip is also amazing. Enough food for 2 or 3 meals for sure. YUM
Just moved from out of state and after trying a couple of mexican restaurants in this area I can gladly say this one is the best in flavor . Im mexican and I can tell when their rice is super nice and flavorful . Their chips are the best all around honestly , not all restaurants cook their chips from actual tortillas like in here. Their Horchata is amazing you can tell is home made and they give you a big glass . And they also have the biggest tortas around .
The food here is very good!!!!!!! A bit pricey but the quality is there!! The staff was on point and kept up with service!! Will definitely be back to try sushi next time. My Red snapper was cooked to perfection!!! They don't hold back on the seafood !! Drinks were good and they have drink specials !! Cinco de Mayo was a hit!! I will definitely be back!!
Do not walk to this restaurant run!!! Absolutely delicious. We had the Molcajete Tierra y mar.. And it did not disappoint. Followed by some Agua Chile’s and let me tell you best decision ever. A little hesitant cause I’ve never heard of the place, but My Daughter insisted and I will definitely be back! Our server, Marky was awesome. His mom actually came out to talk to us.:) She is so nice. Felt very comfortable, Almost like family. Drinks did not disappoint either. Can’t wait to go back.
The food and service were impeccable. Hispanic cuisine is not my absolute favorite, however the rich and deep flavors were a pleasure for the pallet.
The food was very authentic and tasted better compared to most other Mexican restaurants in the Rockford area. The waitress was very patient with the big group that I came with, even when they were difficult to work with. We came without a reservation so they did the best they could.