Forget about Chipotle or Taco Bell.  Anyone craving Mexican food should head to a true Mexican restaurant like Boca Burritos.

Boca Burritos is not much of a fancy place to dine, but that’s what’s great about it.  There’s no need to dress up; it’s just a simple place to sit down and eat or even take-out.  What’s nice about a family-owned restaurant is the employees can be very sociable and it makes it family friendly.

The waitress at the desk didn’t direct us to any specific seat in the building to eat at, so my family and I were free to choose whatever suited us.  In both sides of the restaurant, there was a T.V. in the corner to watch.  The terra-cotta sculptures on the wall were interesting and represented Mexican culture in its own form.

Apart from the welcoming atmosphere, the food is also something to talk about for fans of Mexican cuisine.  Boca Burritos is definitely recommended for those who love tacos, burritos, tamales and enchiladas.  They have an abundance of Mexican foods for a decent price. A customer could either get a whole dish with sides like beans and rice, or they could even get just a burrito, taco, tamale or whatever they want.

An appetizer of chips and salsa ($4.25) was served to keep us busy while they worked on our order.  Dipping the chips into the salsa was slightly difficult because the salsa was a little watery, but it was still very tasty.  It was a small amount of chips, which was good because we had to keep some room for the actual meal

The grilled steak burrito ($5.85) was intimidating just sitting there when the waitress dropped it off at my table — it was fat and a little crispy on the sides, presented simply on a plate and nothing else. When I took that first bite, well, it’s a burrito, so I don’t really get into the actual taste until about half way through, where all the ingredients are stuffed.  Red tomatoes, beans, lettuce and the juicy steak bits all combining into a fantastic flavor.

The tamales (just one is $1.80) were fresh and hot when it was unwrapped from the corn husk. The steam just danced into the air and signified that the meal was going to be delicious. The outside of the tamale was moist and soft while biting into the beef inside was chewy and tasted delicious.

Overall, Boca Burritos was a pleasant restaurant to dine at and don’t be afraid to go give it a try.  It is located at 929 Oak St. North Aurora, IL.