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Authentico, Lake Forest, IL

Authentico

4.4
4.4
1356 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican
770 N Western Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Innovative
The Authentico cuisine is healthy Mexican combined with a modern twist. We offer the freshest ingredients available to create dishes from scratch every day. Even the tortillas and sauces are created fresh daily. Authentico's ambiance is a blend of rustic and old world with a modern flair.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Mexican / Southwestern
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Antonio Gutierrez
  • Neighborhood
    Highwood
  • Cross street
    Westmister
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Lake Forest Metra
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,356 people are saying

Authentico reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4
4.4 based on all time ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Authentico delights with "consistently good" food, featuring standout mole and guacamole. Guests praise its "great service, food, ambiance," and varied menu. "Excellent" service from staff like Martha adds to the welcoming atmosphere. While some dishes may be Americanized, the "unique Mexican menu" and flavorful margaritas keep diners returning.

1,356 Reviews
  1. Deepti VIP

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Not authentic Mexican food even though the name is Authentico. I ordered the veggie mushroom Rojas which was very bland and had no flavor absolutely so I had to dose with lot of salsa to make it flavorful. Ambience is nice and outside seating is great but nothing about food to rave about.

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  2. Molly

    Chicago14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on September 14, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed the Shrimp Diablo and the enchiladas as well as the Kelley Margarita and the Chocolate Bomba for dessert. It was a perfect night to dine alfresco on their lovely patio. A delightful experience.

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  3. alex VIP

    Chicago2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on September 11, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Wasn’t great food, queso was awful some do the tacos awful could be much better

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  4. Michael VIP

    Chicago68 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on September 4, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Server very pleasant but had to send drinks back twice to get right. Food was very good except for skirt steak which was VERY tough.

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  5. Adrienne VIP

    Chicago25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at the restaurant- we really enjoyed it! It was a beautiful day so we sat on the large patio near an outdoor heater. We had fun cocktails and a delicious meal. The service was a bit slow but it was Labor Day weekend so not unexpected. Our server was very friendly. We will be back!

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  6. Chick VIP

    West Palm Beach10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall was fine. We go there often and it is consistent. Food is good and outdoor seating is great. Service is good

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  7. Tatiana VIP

    Raleigh7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The service is always very slow ! We like the place because it is a conveniente location to us … the food is great, the price is fair, the waitress are kind … is just feel understaffed

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  8. IJ

    Chicago17 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on August 25, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was very good but the service was horrible The waiter brought the appetizer and main course at the same time. The other staff sort of dropped the food down on the table like they were angry It was very rushed and it was not busy when we were eating The waiter dropped off the check and kept stopping by to take it with the credit card but i had not looked at it yet. The waiter had other tables so we were not keeping him from finishing his shift. Good food but need much better service

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  9. fiona VIP

    Chicago27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Margheritas, lovely tacos. Outside seating was lovely.

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  10. scout

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great staff was very accommodating with the toddler we had with us.

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FAQs

Authentico offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 295-3500.

Authentico is rated 4.4 stars by 1356 OpenTable diners.

  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. North Suburbs
  5. Highwood

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Google Map for Authentico

770 N Western Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Westmister
  • Neighborhood
    Highwood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Mexican / Southwestern
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Lake Forest Metra
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Antonio Gutierrez
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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