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Bien Trucha

Geneva, IL
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Ranked #7 of 86 restaurants in Geneva
Price range: RM30 - RM45
Cuisines: Mexican, Spanish, Tapas
Good for: Romantic, Local cuisine
Dining options: Takeout
Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic, Local cuisine
Dining options: Takeout
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Batavia, Illinois
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14 reviews 14 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW via mobile

As I stated in the title this was Absolutely the Rudest Staff I have EVER encountered at a restaurant! It's a shame too, because the food was fantastic. But it was really ruined by the way in which we were treated from the moment we arrived. They treated us like we should be honored that we were eating there. The... More

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Batavia, Illinois
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

Arrogant and condescending staff. The only pleasant staff member was one bar tenter. When confronted with an issue the manager made no issue to resolve.

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Batavia, Illinois
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24 reviews 24 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

First attempt at visiting this restaurant was a failure, since it does not take reservations and the wait on Saturday was 1.5 hours. However, on a Tuesday at 6:30, we got a table right away with no wait at all. It was worth the second attempt! The guacamole appetizer has a unique addition of watermelon. But the main attraction is... More

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Batavia, Illinois
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4 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

So many intriguing flavors. Service is outstanding. The corn side dish is the best corn anything I've had. Fun to dine outside on the patio. I will keep going and bringing others. Worth the wait.

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Geneva, Illinois
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17 reviews 17 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

There is a reason that there is a line out the door almost every night. The food is excellent - best Fish Tacos! This mexican fusion dining is inventive and delicious. While the seating is crammed - the atmosphere makes is seem that you in a very intimate place. They have outdoor dining during the summer - and despite being... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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85 reviews 85 reviews
67 restaurant reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

Great Hot Bean Dip to start with chips. The ceviche was good as well as the 4 different tacos we tried and I liked the limeade too. To me it was a little pricey for most of the Mexican restaurants I have been too and a little cramped as far as space.

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See 2 more reviews by RadfordC for Geneva
Chicago, Illinois
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Get there in advance and stand in line to get into this hot spot in Geneva, Illinois. Fish tacos are fab and drinks are unique. Great presentation and very good food. The restaurant is small and you will have to wait for a table, but worth the wait. In nice weather there is alfresco dining added, so easier to get... More

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Chicago
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

get the swordfish taco's, the taco with skirt steak and chorizo, and the fish taco. the corn is remarkable as well! the swordfish taco will change your life--you can only get this during dinner hours. get there 30-45 minutes before opening to wait in line, otherwise you will put your name in and have a 2-3 well worth it hour... More

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Geneva, Illinois
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15 reviews 15 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

The food is wonderful, but the margaritas are top notch. Tiny restaurant, and there is usually a wait, but well worth it!

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Naperville, Illinois
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71 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 67 cities Reviews in 67 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2013

Been to all of Rick Bayless' restaurants and this place is every bit as good and better. I'd tried to go multiple times in the past, but couldn't even get close to getting a table (it's a small place to begin with). This time I showed up 15 minutes after open on a Saturday and still had to wait -... More

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