Mi General (Mi Chapala) Mexican Restaurant
| Address: | 4 Golf Center, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169, USA |
| Phone: | +1 847-252-7071 |
| Rating: | 3.6 |
| Working: | Closed 11AM–3AM 11AM–3AM 11AM–3AM 11AM–3AM 11AM–3AM 11AM–12AM |
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Lyneè Urban
IF YOU DO NOT SUPPORT RACISM & DISCRIMINATION, DO NOT GO TO THIS RESTAURANT. SPEND YOUR MONEY ELSEWHERE! My sister flew in from NY this weekend specifically to spend time with my daughters while my husband and I went out for Valentines Day. After my sister took my girls to Pump It Up, they told her they wanted tacos for dinner, so she looked up Mi General, read all of these reviews and decided to take them here for dinner. When my sister walked in and sat down with my girls, the waitress refused to acknowledge their presence. She wouldnt even give them a menu; the DJ who was playing music that night had to give them a menu. My sister and my girls sat at their table for 40 minutes, and the waitress went out of her way to ignore them. There were only 10 other patrons there at the time, and they could all see what was happening. The DJ saw what was happening, but there was nothing anyone could do. So my sister packed my girls back up in the car, and went back into the restaurant to confront the waitress. The waitress saw my sister and ran into the kitchen. After my sister got home with my girls, she told me what happened and I told her we were going back to Mi General to get an apology from this waitress. By the time we got back, there was a security guard at the front, and I asked him to bring out the owner or manager. He went over to the waitress that refused to serve my sister earlier, say something to her, and she looked at us and refused to come over and speak to us. So another gentleman, who said he was the owner, came over to us, and my sister explained what the waitress did to her earlier. It turns out THE WAITRESS IS THE OWNERS WIFE AND IS ALSO THE CO-OWNER OF MI GENERAL! Her husband kept offering apologies and free drinks. All we wanted was for that woman to approach my sister and give her an apology for not serving her and my girls. He told us there was nothing he could do and walked away. My sister is a kind and loving human being with a warm and gentle heart. My girls are wonderful, well-behaved and well-mannered. They did nothing to this woman for her to refuse to serve them, and I am heartbroken that my girls had to sit there hungry for 40 minutes, and that my sister traveled all the way from NY to be disrespected and discriminated against. A BUSINESS THAT IS CO-OWNED BY A PERSON WHO REFUSES TO SERVE SOMEONE BASED ON THEIR SKIN COLOR SHOULD NOT BE SUPPORTED! IT DOESNT MATTER WHAT YOUR ETHNIC BACKGROUND IS... IF YOU ARE AGAINST DISCRIMINATION, DO NOT EAT AT MI GENERAL!
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Grinning Neko
I ordered the chicken burrito dinner and everything except for the rice tasted like salt. I questioned at first if they had given me chicken because it had a slight tuna flavor. Maybe they used canned chicken? The chicken was so soggy that by the time I got home my burrito was sitting in a pool of watered down, salty chicken juice. I ate just enough to feel full then threw the rest out. We tried this place because its on the way home from work but next time well drive out of our way for better. I could (and have) make a better plate of Mexican food at home for less money and Im not even Mexican. If you like watered down, salty "chicken" and bean flavored salt paste, this place is for you! The lady who took our order was very nice, though. So theres that, I guess...
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Marlon Jacobs
Mi General is one of those places that is easily missed among all the giant suburban restaurants, but once discovered will become your secret go-to restaurant. The food here may not always be pretty; you may be served butterflied shrimp with the shell and head on and all those little leggy bits, but oh my goodness the flavors! Their guacamole is solid. Their green and red sauces that they serve with chips are flavorful, with the red one having a nice bit of smokiness. When I go here, I usually order the skirt steak Mi General, tender marinated skirt steak topped with chipotle sauce and melted cheese. Mmm!
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Katy Matos
They dont wear gloves when dealing with food, hygiene is very important, 2 other employees saw this and allowed it, this place is gross. No usan guantes para bregar con comida, la higiene es muy importante, 2 mas empleados vieron esto y lo permitieron, este lugar me da asco.
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Rudy Magaña
The decor/atmosphere is non-existent. Thats fine. I wasnt there for the atmosphere. I ordered fish tacos and was asked if I wanted onions and cilantro on them. Huh? Fish tacos usually have cabbage, red onion, cream and a good habanero salsa to accompany it. I asked for El Yucateco hot sauce, which any good mariscos joint SHOULD have and nope, they didnt have it. I also had the ceviche, and meh, it was bland. Needless to say, we will not be returning. It also doesnt help that the entire staff was eating Portillos while we ate their food. Strike 4?
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C Mon
The burritos and tacos are good eating and filling. But Fridays nights is the best. Latin Dancing starting at 10PM for $10 cover is awesome. Salsa, Cumbia, Reggaton, Latin Pop (Pitbull, and the likes) makes for great dancing.!!! I havent been for the live band(s) but will soon. Yeah, finally a place not in the city or too far out. Lovin it!
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Gerry Dominguez
Place is very secluded and down Golf Rd you might miss it driving by. But the food is really good. You will not be dissapointed. Brought my family for a weekend dinner and we were all satisfied with our dishes. Next time we come we will try the sea food. The place is not an extravagant location, but service and food were great for us.
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Ryan Pallante
Typical Mexican dive bar/restaurant, but the food will surprise you. Laid back atmosphere. Ive only ever gotten take-out from here and its always been delicious. Slot machines and games, if youre into that sort of thing.
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Jeremy Gruenwald
Always friendly, food is simple but authentic and delicious, not afraid of spices. Steak is particularly good, and guacamole is always fresh and plentiful. My go-to place for tacos.
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Ian Harris
Was there late night during karaoke. It was so loud I was yelling at my friend and still had difficulty hearing. Ears bleeding kinda feeling. Just an fyi. We left.
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A Private User
The worst Mexican food ever. I really regret going there. Would never ever recommend ANYONE (even my enemies) go visit this place. HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE.
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tepe tongo
If you miss having those tacos on the corner stand in your Mexican neighborhood, this is the place to visit. Very authentic Mexican tacos!
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dan rally
Music to loud for server to take your order and food is OK at best will never go back please dont waste your money or time
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Jose Bahena
Open late! Mexican music, good tacos the waitress was outgoing and polite. Good experience, will be coming back !
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John Peter
My go to place for Steak tacos. Look hard, cause the location is easy to miss, but youll be happy you did.
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Stephanie Marcella Layne
Waited 40 min and was not even acknowledged, probably because Im darker than they like
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Rafal Kopycinski
Really good food and nice portions. I had the burrito (steak and chorizo).
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Cristian Miranda
Great restaurant! Hard to find, but worth it! Great service and Great food!
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April Bullock
I ordered the steak taco dinner, it was great!!!! The rice was good too :)
