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Authentico, Lake Forest, IL

Authentico

4.6
4.6
1350 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for creative cocktails
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
    (847) 295-3500
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Antonio Gutierrez
  • Neighborhood
    Lake Forest
  • 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 1,350 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • North Suburbs

    Kid-friendly

  • North Suburbs

    Neighborhood gem

  • North Suburbs

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Authentico delights with its "delicious food" and "outstanding margaritas," perfect for a lively dining experience. Guests rave about the "friendly and attentive" staff and the "large, comfortable outdoor seating." While noise levels can be high, the "authentic MX food" and vibrant atmosphere make it a Northshore favorite.

1,350 Reviews
  1. Linda

    Chicago

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love coming here. One our favorite restaurants.

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  2. dennis

    Chicago

    71 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    71 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were great! Martha our server was outstanding. Delmar is wonderful. Thanks!

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  3. Staci

    Los Angeles

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this restaurant! Really good food and drinks. We have been lucky enough to have Martha as our server the last two times and she is great!

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  4. dennis

    Chicago

    71 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    71 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were outstanding! Martha is amazing!!!!!! She always remembers what we like! Delmar is wonderful. Thank you!

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  5. Linda

    Chicago

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our go to places. We come for taco Tuesday every week!!

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  6. Linda

    Chicago

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our go to places. You can always get a great meal.

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  7. Jack

    Chicago

    47 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Chips and salsa was good, delicious food

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  8. Carrie

    Chicago

    37 reviews

    4.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on October 9, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Birthday dinner with friends. Food was good, once we flagged down someone for a drink service improved. Someone in our party asked for a lemon and lime in her drink - once arrived had to ask again. I asked if they could add a jalapeño to my margarita - was surprised to see on bill they added $1 for that! They graciously added churros for the birthday gals free of charge.

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  9. Staci

    Los Angeles

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent! Great, authentic MX food. Amazing service, nice ambiance. Looking forward to going back!

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  10. Mary Ann

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Waitress was slow. Probably too many tables. Felt forgotten. We loved sitting outside.

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FAQs

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

Authentico is rated 4.6 stars by 1350 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Authentico

770 N Western Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Westmister
  • Neighborhood
    Lake Forest
  • 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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