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Taqueria Don Pedro

1002 W Fayette Ave, Effingham, IL 62401-1940
217-347-2216
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Ranked #2 of 27 restaurants in Effingham
Cuisines: Mexican
Dining options: Delivery
Most recent review
- 29 Mar 2013
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Dining options: Delivery
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22 reviews from our community

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19 reviews 19 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013 via mobile

Great place to stop for some fresh food. Definitely beats fast food along the way. Stopped for lunch and ordered the lunch special which is the smaller size portions and I could only eat half. My kids could eat all of their nacho's and Casedea. I will be coming back anytime I am come through Effingham.

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Hutsonville, IL
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71 reviews 71 reviews
53 restaurant reviews
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

Ate here for the first time today, we've been wanting to try it based on the reviews. We were not disappointed. Yes, there is not much atmosphere....but it is interesting that you can see into the kitchen and see the food being prepared. Service was great, very friendly and attentive. Our food was ready very quickly. I really liked the... More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2013

We were excited to find a well-reviewed taco place right off the highway. Unfortunately, we found the chips and salsa more delicious than the meal. The tacos (chicken and steak) were bland -- particularly the chicken. The salsa is amazing, though: I wish we would have walked out with a big bowl.

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Meadowlands, Minnesota
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10 reviews 10 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2012 via mobile

We are new to town & wanted Mexican food. Smaller restaurant with fast service. Your basic Mexican food, but you tell them exactly what you want& they listen. Friendly staff!

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71 restaurant reviews
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 October 2012 via mobile

My family and I went based in Trip Advisor recommendations. It's far from fancy, but the service was excellent, the food delicious, creative even and authentic. Almost zero atmosphere, but we came for a delicious dining experience-- not elegance. I think they meet the need (great Mexican in Effingham) and have found their niche. Go with eyes open and I... More

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Saint James, Missouri
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 August 2012

Ate here tonight after reading the reviews! Authentic ! Not fancy but great food! Service was good! Not busy but don't let that scare you! Fresh made salsa ...yum!

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Effingham, Illinois
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31 reviews 31 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 August 2012

The inside decor of the restaurant isn't much, but the food is always fresh and very good. Unfortunately I don't get here as often as I should but it's as good as anywhere in town to get lunch.

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St Louis
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7 restaurant reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 July 2012

This has now become the place I will stop for a meal when passing through Effingham. We stopped on our way from St. Louis to Cedar Point the other day and the meal was simply perfect. The flavors were very good and authentic to the delicious food I have gotten used to while traveling in Mexico. The six of us... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2012 via mobile

We had mixed reviews in our party. The clear favorites were the nachoes. Chicken dishes were good but the pork was overdone. The staff went out of their way to serve and make us happy with our meal. Salsa was great with a nice kick. Family of five and our bill was under 30.

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Effingham, Illinois
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6 reviews 6 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

The food here is delicious!! I rarely venture away from my steak tacos but this place makes me want to try the enchiladas, tortas, flautas, and chimichangas. Since my husband and I eat here at least once a week I have tried them all. He loves the torta and I love the flautas and chimichanga the most. One of the... More

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