Casa Bonita Mexican Restaurant and Tequila Bar

Introduction: Casa Bonita Mexican Restaurant and Tequila Bar in Libertyville specially prepares for its customers a wide range of dishes with the freshest ingredients served within a fun environment. Its uniquely designed tequila bar, a stand-alone hut with reeded roof resembling a classic, old-world Mexican cantina, creates in customers a south-of-the-border feel. The bar features over 100 versions of tequila and is already famous for its wide variety of margaritas and mojitos. The Home of the Million Dollar Margarita seats 245, including 120 inside, 75 on the outdoor patio, and 50 in the bar area. Home of the Million Dollar Margarita, Casa Bonita Mexican Restaurant and Tequila Bar continues to boom, especially at this time of year with its outdoor dining area, unique menu selections, and wide ranging drink offerings such as its fresh, premium margaritas using handmade simple syrup and fresh-squeezed limes. A family oriented, with a mix of celebrities and professional athletes, Casa Bonita Mexican Restaurant and Tequila Bar's heated patio is quite warm and comfortable during the winter season. From our world-famous Guacamole Casa Bonita and Casa Bonita Margarita to our Pescado Yucatan Style red snapper and sizzling, marinated steak fajitas, to our fried cheesecake, we make everything with the freshest ingredients, prepared to the preferences of our customers, served within a fun environment. Casa Bonita Mexican Restaurant and Tequila Bar's original signature dishes include the following: * Steak Relleno -- Grilled skirt steak (marinaded 48 hours) stuffed with gulf shrimp, green and red peppers, grilled onions, mushrooms, and cheese * Carnitas -- Especially seasoned pork served with verde sauce (spicy green chile) on the side with a choice of soft corn or flour tortillas * Pescado Yucatan-Style -- Red snapper filets wrapped in a banana leaf and baked with onions, tomatoes, green and red peppers in ajiote sauce served with Mexican rice and salad * Pollo En Rajas -- Tender strips of chicken breast sauted with jalapenos and Spanish onions, served in a creamy chipotle sauce with a choice of soft corn or flour tortillas A native of Guanajuato, Mexico, Esteban (the bar manager) worked at three of the hottest Mexican restaurants and bars in Chicago until he brought to Casa Bonita Mexican Restaurant and Tequila Bar a variety of unique drinks and ways to make them. He uses only premium tequila (unique in the area), fresh ingredients (he shops at the Farmers Market or Mexican specialty stores for kiwi, mango, etc.), makes his own simple syrup, and hand makes drinks which are blended, not mixed. Tequila flights are available at the bar and at the tables. Entertainment has ranged from salsa bands, to Casa idol (karaoke night), to an occasional jazz band and mariachi. The restaurant, which gives back to the community that supports it, boasts a popular express lunch menu from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. It also offers private party, catering, carry out, and delivery services, and a kids' menu. Casa Bonita Mexican Restaurant and Tequila Bar is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner beginning at 11:00 a.m.