Cinco de Mayo: Best Mexican Restaurants in Naperville

Based on Yelp! we compiled the top 5 spots for Mexican food in Naperville. Do you agree with your neighbors? Where will you celebrate?

Tacos, tostadas, margaritas, olé! Spicy food and bebidas from south of the border are going to be happily imbibed as anyone seeking a reason to eat, drink and be merry celebrates Cinco de Mayo. Who would guess that a victory by the Mexican Militia over the French at the Battle of Puebla would turn into such a huge holiday in the United States. Cinco de Mayo has grown into a drinking holiday in the states, thanks in part to marketing from alcohol companies. In Mexico, it’s not really much celebrated.   But, who cares about that. We perused the Yelp! directory to find out the best Mexican restaurants in town. Based on Yelp!'s highest-rated star ranking, here are the top five restaurants in Naperville. And remember, you can review these …

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Yelp's Top 10 Restaurants in Naperville: Do You Agree?

Check out the top 10 rated restaurants in Naperville, based on Yelp! reviews. Did your neighbors get it right?

Websites such as Yelp! have empowered the everyday eater to become their local neighborhood's food critic, praising and damning behind the anonymity of a computer screen. Get news in your inbox. Sign up for the Patch newsletter. Like Naperville Patch on Facebook. So what do your neighbors have to say on Yelp? Based on Yelp!'s highest-rated star ranking, here are the top 10 restaurants in Naperville. And remember, you can review these places on Patch by clicking their names below.  Do you agree or disagree with the Yelp! Naperville top 10 list? Let us know in the comments' section. FIND MORE RESTAURANTS TO REVIEW Naperville Restaurants to Review

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Wine Drinkers Rejoice: Cooper's Hawk Planning Summer Opening

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants broke ground on its Naperville location in mid-February.

Restaurant-goers who love wine will have another option for fine dining in the city when Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants completes construction on its north Naperville location later this summer. While the location will be similar in concept to the company’s other locations, the Naperville restaurant will have the winery’s largest tasting bar yet, with a special separate round tasting bar to accommodate larger groups, according to Cooper’s Hawk Founder and CEO Tim McEnery. Ground was broken on the location on Freedom Drive in mid-February and construction is on track for a summer 2011 opening, McEnery said in an e-mail. The restaurant is located near Maggiano’s Little Italy, The White Chocolate Grill and Morton’s The Steakhouse. “We …

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Bites Nearby: Eggsperience Breakfast

After rushing all week, try a tasty place where someone else makes you breakfast--or lunch.

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. At least that is what the experts say.  While most days are a rush to get ready and out the door, why not take some time to relax and let someone else do the cooking. That is what weekends are for, right? At Eggsperience Pancakes and Café breakfast is the thing, although you can have lunch if you want. Whether you are seeking some pancakes, like the berry berry pancakes, which sound delectable or the oven-baked apple pancake, which sounds dangerous, something made of eggs, whether frittatas, omelets or scrambled, this place has it covered. Those seeking more healthy options can choose from oatmeal, fresh fruit or whole-grain pancakes.

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Naperville Eats on the Cheap: 10 Under $10

We're almost through the holidays, but every penny counts. We have a rundown of the best places in town to grab a bite without taking a bit out of your wallet.

It adds up: gifts, decorations, those holiday meals. Normally, finding a really good excuse to spend money, go shopping and splurge on meals can be fun. When you feel like that's all you've been doing for nearly two months? Not so much. Still, it's not like you actually have any time right now, so you're going to need to eat a few meals on the run. They need to be good, they need to be local, and they need to be cheap. We've got a breakdown of ten of the best meals in town that fit the bill. You may have to grit your teeth and hand over that debit card a few more times this holiday season, but at least you'll be getting something great in return. Here are our Patch picks for 10 great places to eat in town for under $10: Pancake Cafe …

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The Local Dish

Kuma's Brings Asian Fusion to Downtown Naperville

From Vietnamese to Thai, Kuma's offers a variety of Asian-inspired cuisine.

The building sat dormant on busy Washington Street for years, almost begging for someone to step up and rent the space. Kuma Kim answered the challenge with Kuma's Asian Bistro, bringing a new restaurant with flair and Asian fusion to downtown Naperville. Described as a home of contemporary Asian cuisine, the eatery features a wide- ranging menu of Korean, Japanese, Chinese and Thai dishes with a surprising fusion of Spanish-Korean Paella added for good measure. In the middle of a restaurant row, Kuma's opened this past summer at 216 S. Washington St., in the long block between Jackson and Jefferson. Kuma's strives to have something for everyone. Diners are asked to talk with their server about food allergies, and there are entries that …

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