Opening hours
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We don’t have confirmed opening hours for El Paraiso yet. Call (847) 888-9900 to check before you go.
Typical hours for Mexican restaurants in Elgin
Most Mexican restaurants in Elgin open around 11:00 AM and close around 10:00 PM on weekdays; 86% are open on Sundays and 86% stay open until 10 PM or later.
Based on 7 similar places in our guide.
Location & directions
415 Summit StreetElgin, IL 60120
About El Paraiso
El Paraiso is a Mexican restaurant located at 415 Summit Street in Elgin, Illinois. It's part of our guide to 94 restaurants, cafes and bars in Elgin.
Available service options are dine-in.
Phone: (847) 888-9900.
Quick facts
- Category
- Mexican Restaurant
- Address
- 415 Summit Street, Elgin, IL 60120
- Phone
- (847) 888-9900
- Listing updated
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Popular times (typical for Mexican restaurants)
Mexican restaurants are usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns and the usual opening hours of Mexican restaurants in Elgin.
Typical prices for Mexican restaurants in Illinois
Based on 162 menus with 14,390 priced items from Mexican restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $10.00, and half of all items are priced between $4.79 and $15.95.
We don’t have El Paraiso’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Mexican restaurants in Illinois typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Guacamole | 41% | $7.18 |
| Taco Salad | 38% | $13.00 |
| Carne Asada | 36% | $21.99 |
| Sour Cream | 32% | $1.54 |
| Taco Dinner | 32% | $13.99 |
| Huevos Rancheros | 31% | $10.99 |
| Pico de Gallo | 31% | $3.54 |
| Quesadilla | 30% | $5.62 |
Calculated from 162 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of El Paraiso there are 2 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 16 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (3), Burgers & Fast Food (3), Sandwiches & Delis (2), and Mexican & Tex-Mex (2).
Competition is light: 2 other Mexican restaurants are within a mile and 10 within three miles. The closest is Taqueria Los Comales Elgin, 0.7 mi away.
7 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Burgers & Fast FoodMcDonald's< 0.1 mi
- Chicken & WingsKFC< 0.1 mi
- PizzaDanny's Pizza0.5 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeBlue Box Cafe0.7 mi
- Latin American & CaribbeanStreet Food Kingz0.8 mi
What to expect at a Mexican restaurant
Mexican food is one of the most widely loved cuisines in the US, and it ranges from the taqueria with a handful of tables and a salsa bar to sit-down restaurants focused on a single region such as Oaxaca, Jalisco, Puebla or the Yucatán. Tex-Mex – with its combination plates, yellow cheese, fajitas and chili con carne – is its own distinct tradition born in Texas.
What to order
- Tacos al pastor or carne asada – the taqueria benchmark, usually on small corn tortillas
- Enchiladas or a mole dish – a good way to taste the kitchen’s sauces
- Burrito – a meal in itself, especially in California-style shops
- Tamales – often made in batches and sold out early
Good to know
- Chips and salsa are free at many sit-down restaurants but not at most taquerias.
- Weekend specials such as menudo, pozole or birria often sell out before evening.
- Ask how spicy a salsa is – heat levels vary hugely from one kitchen to the next.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is El Paraiso located?
El Paraiso is located at 415 Summit Street, Elgin, IL 60120.
What is the phone number of El Paraiso?
You can call El Paraiso at (847) 888-9900.
Does El Paraiso offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for El Paraiso. Listed service options: dine-in.
What else is near El Paraiso?
There are 16 other places to eat and drink within a mile of El Paraiso. Nearby options include McDonald's (< 0.1 mi), KFC (< 0.1 mi), and Danny's Pizza (0.5 mi).
Are there other Mexican restaurants near El Paraiso?
2 other Mexican restaurants within a mile. The closest is Taqueria Los Comales Elgin, 0.7 mi away.
How much do Mexican restaurants in Illinois cost?
Based on 162 menus with 14,390 priced items from Mexican restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $10.00, and half of all items are priced between $4.79 and $15.95.
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