Bien Trucha

Mexican restaurant · Geneva

Bien Trucha

Mexican restaurant · Geneva

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410 W State St, Geneva, IL 60134

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Bien Trucha in Geneva serves up elevated Mexican cuisine with a modern, cozy vibe, featuring must-try tacos and inventive hand-shaken cocktails.  

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"It doesn’t get as much recognition as some Chicago taquerias but Geneva residents know Bien Trucha stacks up to the best. The town’s busiest restaurant, whose name roughly translates to “on top of one’s game,” sets the standard for Mexican dining in the suburbs with an outstanding array of tacos. The signature Bien Trucha taco — carne asada, chorizo, roasted tomatillo salsa, and a layer of melted Chihuahua cheese — is a must-try." - Naomi Waxman, Eater Staff

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"The Bien Trucha Group, which owns four restaurants in the western suburbs, experienced a hacking incident where their Facebook page was altered to resemble an investing service, and unauthorized cryptocurrency ads were charged to their account. The issue has since been resolved." - aimee.levitt

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"Chicago certainly isn’t lacking when it comes to tacos and that depth of options extends beyond city limits. Out west in Geneva, Mexican cuisine that rivals the best of the best can be found at the town’s most acclaimed restaurant. The namesake Bien Trucha tacos are a solid bet and come loaded with skirt steak, chorizo, roasted tomatillo salsa, and a layer of Chihuahua cheese. Other highlights include swordfish pescadillas and fresh avocado margaritas. The space is small so call ahead to be put on the wait list." - Jeffy Mai

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Jon Flores

Google
Stepping into this restaurant for the first time was a delightful experience. We were warmly welcomed with a genuine smile by the exceptional hostess, who instantly made us feel right at home. The chips and salsa were so tasty that we couldn't resist asking for a second helping! Our order of Barbacoa tacos, Bien Trucha tacos, and papas was simply divine - each bite bursting with flavor. To top off our meal, we indulged in a slice of Tres Leches cake that was hands down the most heavenly dessert I've ever had! If you're looking for a dining experience that will truly touch your soul, I highly recommend this establishment.

Todd Raymond

Google
I think the food is of the highest quality in both taste and presentation. Also, the outdoor atmosphere was special and intimate, and the service was quick and responsive. What I didn’t like is the extra 3% service charge added on top of the bill. I believe this was a holdover from the pandemic that should no longer exist. Also, the portions were quite small, it’s no wonder the server pushed for more orders, insisting on leaving menus at the table.

mr worldwide

Google
The food and drinks here are delicious! The flavors here were so unique and carefully crafted. There are really great vegetarian options across the menu and offers a nice variety. I do wish that the menu did have an identifier as to which items were vegetarian vs. not, as the refried beans definitely tasted like they had meat. This place was a bit expensive for the amount of food served.

Toni Holder Flanagan

Google
Went for lunch. $220.00 without tip!! Some food ok, everything a la carte makes bill $$$$$... And small portions. 2 people got Barbacoa tacos and did not like or DID NOT eat. Tacos smelled like fish. Guacamole app VERY small. Queso fundito had 3 small shrimp on top. Good margaritas! BUT 4 people, 2 appetizers, tacos, 2 sides and a pitcher of margaritas, 1 dessert was $220! Nice wait staff. Cute inside, but very small. We ate in the bubble outside which was fun. Food presentation was nice! But we won't be back.

Valentina Caracuta

Google
We wen to Bien Trucha for lunch with my extended family, we were 10 people, adults and kids, and we were immediately sited in one of their outdoor tents. The place was well warmed and ensured some privacy. The staff was quick to take our orders and to bring drinks and food. The menu offered several meat, diary and fish options and the food was tasty. My favourite dish was the “queso fundito camarones”(melted cheese with fried shrimps) and I also liked their Margaritas. The overall experience was good and I d be happy to go have lunch at Bien Trucha again.

Kodie Cast

Google
Reserved an outdoor pod, which was super cute with lights, candles, and a heater. While the food and drinks are really tasty, they are small portioned and pretty expensive. Our waiter was super friendly and even gave us a free round of shots for celebrating a birthday.

Kristy Kormaniak

Google
Bien Trucha is where it's at. The food and drinks are amazing and the customer service is top notch. I had the bien trucha tacos with rice and beans and it was all delicious. I have heard complaints about the pricing but for the high quality of the food, I do not mind paying that price. I have eaten at several Mexican restaurants in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs and these are my favorite tacos. I can usually pass on rice and beans at most restaurants because they tend to be a filler and lack flavor, but I never pass on them when I come to Bien Trucha. While you have a designated server, the staff works together as a team to bring your drinks and food. This allows for a very attentive service team. Everyone we interacted with was very kind and welcoming. Right away, our server checked in with us about food allergies in our party, which I rarely see happen anymore. As someone with allergies, I greatly appreciate it. We had the added bonus of being seated in one of their dining igloos which made everything feel extra special. We had a wonderful time and will be back soon.

Lester Johnson

Google
Some of the best tacos I’ve had. Everything has great flavor and is really satisfying. I live 50 minutes away and don’t mind making the trip for these tacos. Very friendly.

Luke S.

Yelp
The gold standard for tacos in the tri city area. The bien trucha tacos are incredible. The service is top tier and the ambience is really nice especially eating outdoors. Their cocktails as well are some of the most incentive I've experienced in the area.

Kelly D.

Yelp
Oh my goodness, we've been to this spot a few times, and it's always a delightful experience! The shrimp tacos? Hands down, the best I've ever tasted! I can't recommend them enough. The shrimp is perfectly crunchy, paired with a scrumptious sauce, and the beets on top add such a fun and unique twist. We loved them so much that we ordered more after finishing our first three half-orders of tacos! The plates are on the smaller side, which I actually love because it lets you mix and match with half or full-sized orders to explore all the different flavors. We've also tried a variety of dips and drinks here, and every single thing has been nothing short of amazing. The staff is super attentive, and our dishes always come out lightning fast. A must-visit spot for sure!

Kayla S.

Yelp
Great taco spot for Geneva! They have such a cute patio. We started with the tilapia ceviche. It was my first time have ceviche with tilapia. They paired it with a mango salsa. It was okay- the texture was throwing me off. I ate the whole thing but, I wouldn't order it again. All the tacos were great, my favorite were the fish tacos. It had a ton of flavor. I would definitely come back. I would love to try their breakfast menu.

Laura F.

Yelp
Weird little space--was it once a residence? A hot dog stand? No one knows, but the tacos are impeccable and they have an avocado margarita (ahuacatl) which is hard to find. This is the same restaurant group as A Toda Madre in Glen Ellyn. Our one beef: stop the 3% hidden fee nonsense. In the state of Illinois restaurants can use that extra money for whatever they want.

Karen N.

Yelp
We received a gift card for this little gem and was not disappointed. We ordered drinks, a margarita and Pacifica beer. We started with the trio salsa appetizer, no longer on the menu. The salsas were fresh and spicy. We each ordered taco, the Bein Trucha and Carnitas, The carne asada were so good and covered with roasted serrano salsa. The pork shoulder was tender and so well done. The restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating. We sat inside on a hot, humid night and the indoor is intimate with cushioned benches. The service was excellent. Our waiter offered suggestions. A delicious Mexican restaurant in Geneva.

Nataliya Z.

Yelp
I dined several times at this restaurant since its opening. From the very beginning, it earned its reputation for the very creative Mexican cuisine. During and after the Covid, I noticed a decline in the quality and quantity of the dishes. However during my recent visit, I found this restaurant is better than ever. All 4 cocktails that we tried were delicious. Octopus salad had a very interesting sauce and was mouthwatering, fish ceviche was delicious, tuna tostada was really tasty and tacos with pork and beef were delightful. I found the prices reasonable for the quality and the quantity of the food served. Service was excellent. Ambiance on the outside patio was lively. Gals they came back better I highly recommend!

Dante M.

Yelp
Absolutely wonderful restaurant in St. Charles! We had such a phenomenal evening here, it is elegant yet fun, quick food yet delicious! We started out getting the three dips (I forgot the menu name) but it consisted of traditional guac, guac del Dia, and elote dip. All of them were delicious, my favorite being the elote dip! Then I got the bien truecha tacos (steak + chorizo) and the Al pastor. My mom got the carnitas, and all of the tacos we had were delicious! The one thing I would've hoped for is if we heard the specials of the day, because they had some really interesting specials that we probably would've tried. However, the tacos themselves were amazing. We also got an elote side dish that was THE BEST I've ever had! We ended the night with flan, and it was a memorable evening!

Gray S.

Yelp
Hands down some of the best tacos I've had in my life. The service is great, very attentive and generous & it is a very cute and place with an intimate vibe. It's a little on the pricier side but in my opinion, worth every penny.

Michelle G.

Yelp
The place is really cute and has a very cute decor/aesthetic, although I wish their tacos were bigger. We got 3 orders of tacos (6 tacos total) between the 2 of us. The standout items I would recommend are the cecina tacos and the esquite, based on what we tried. Lovely place to get lunch in Geneva.

Amy F.

Yelp
If you're looking for a wonderful new place to hangout. This is your place! The atmosphere is festive and fun! Everyone is unbelievably sweet and kind. The service is fast and efficient! It feels like one big family! The food is incredible and high end without the crazy price tag.I will be coming back and sharing this incredible gem with my friends and family! HOUSE BEAN DIP AND CHIPS- Super flavorful, a little spicy, and unbelievably good! The chips are crisp and salty, the beans are silky with a little texture, the cheese is salty and it ties it all together. I will get this every time we come in! PAPAS - The papas were crispy potatoes with a roasted poblano aioli! Omg, I didn't know that I needed these in my life until I tasted them. They were crispy, crunchy, salty, smokey, and Zesty! I will get these every time that I come in. They are incredible! I'm counting down the days until I get these again. S I K I L P A K- toasted pumpkin seeds, serrano pepper, cilantro + chips Good flavor but, too thick for my liking. A little grainy. A G U A C H I L E D E R E S- This brilliant combination of hanger steak, avocado, red onion, cilantro, cucumber, crispy scallions, crispy garlic, in salsa negra is one of the best things that I've ever tasted. I've never had anything like this before! It was creamy, crispy, savory, spicy. smokey, and zesty all at once! The art of laying flavors was spot on. The hanger steak was a perfect medium rare with a crispy outside. I couldn't believe how incredible this dish was. I will be getting this again! CALABAZA- Loved the combo of grilled squash, charred panela cheese, pinto beans, and tomato-arbol salsa. The tortillas tasted fresh and soft. Everything tasted super flavorful and I savored every last bite! F L A U T A S D E P O L L O - These crispy rolled tortillas with shredded chicken, potato hash, crema, queso fresco, and morita-serrano salsa are such a delicious treat! They were light and crispy and filled with incredible shredded chicken. I'd say to get the créma on the side because, they're very generous. But, other than that! They were perfect!

Nekita T.

Yelp
Nice patio. Fish tacos were decent (could have had more flavor in the fish batter). Strawberry margarita was good. Elote dip was good; although the crumbled cheese on top was salty. Server was straight to the point and could have been warmer. Overall nice first visit.

Lee E.

Yelp
What a great place to eat! Perhaps the best place, overall, in Geneva. It isn't that it's great "Mexican" food. It is that is really great food. Period. I have been here many times and it is always good. The servers on top of things and then feel on the inside is cozy. I will return and return.

Tyler S.

Yelp
Tried this spot for the first time and really enjoyed it! Our group attempted to get an array of different tacos offered and each was as good as the last! The elote style side dish was also fantastic. The service was okay. They had forgotten an entree, but got it out right away. The only note I would provide is the portions of some of the apps and sides were on the small side for the price.

Glenn D.

Yelp
Amazing food and quality cocktails. Always a fun vibe! The taco selection is terrific.

Leslie S.

Yelp
Went last night for the first time as a last minute decision. Unfortunately I did not get any pictures because I was hungry, but I will be editing this review when I go back! Small place, but instantly gave me homey, genuine vibes. All the waiters were so friendly, as was ours, I forget his name (I'm pretty bad at names) but he was able to answer all our questions we had had very attentive service. I am vegetarian so they do have tacos de aguacate which were amazing. The tortillas were unlike anything I've had and I could eat the tortillas by themselves! Also got their sangria, I will admit was not strong at all, I ended up getting 2 and didn't feel anything. However the flavor was refreshing. Knocking a star for being weak alcoholic wise but when I go back maybe their other drinks are stronger. Hope to be back soon for the nice weather and patio seating.

Miranda T.

Yelp
Stopped by Bien Trucha in Downtown Geneva to catch up with my girlfriends. We happened to go for Social Hour which offered half off their Traditional Margarita ($6.50 with discount). We started with the trio which included their traditional guac, elote dip, and seasonal guac (honeydew guacamole this time of year). The guacamole itself is so creamy and delicious with a couple of larger chunks of avocado so you know it's homemade! My personal favorite was the elote dip; it was sweet and creamy. Bien Trucha is tapas style so our group got majority agucante tacos to share (tempura fried avocado, pico, pineapple, chipotle aioli). This is my favorite taco in the area! The flavors are so good especially for being a vegetarian option. The only reason for a star reduction is the restaurant is small and we were sat in an area that was a primary circulation path so I did get bummed into a couple times. Overall the food is great but the restaurant is meant for intimate dining.

Mayra M.

Yelp
Still a fan!! Every single time we order out we're never disappointed. The food arrives fresh, warm and packed neatly to avoid spills! Favorite tacos are pastor and fish plus the tres leches cake for dessert!

Brian P.

Yelp
Great food, server is always checking in to ensure we don't need anything. Our go to place for special occasions

Patty B.

Yelp
We were so excited to get reservations on Cinco de Mayo!! We were able to get half priced margaritas during their Happy Hour! So delish, what a deal to get in the mood to celebrate!! The highlight was the queso fundido camaron appetizer (cheese, shrimp & red onion) absolutely delish. Make sure to use their homemade cilantro serrano sauce. We had the Bien Trucha & Pastor tacos. Yum! Prefer the cilantro serrano sauce on steak tacos instead of the roasted tomatillo serrano. That was the waitresses favorite also, they were accommodating to leave off the sauce. We had a wonderful time, but pricey for only 2 tacos on an order instead of 3. We'll definitely go again and would highly recommend. Reservations are a necessity!! Small place.

Scott M.

Yelp
Mexican joints are getting to be like Italianos-You're going to be relatively assured you'll have SOMETHING edible no matter what. Then there's the outliers on top of the curve, who take the familiar and elevate it. Bien Trucha, here, is one of those. Curb appeal?, I drove past it. Nothing bad, just conservative. They have an attractive outdoor seating area, which I did not take advantage of, 'cos it was raining, plus; I'm really not a fan of dining al fresco. I know there are a lot of folks who DO dig fressing outside, and this looks like a fine place to do it. Inside, it's still conservative, but most pleasant. Hope you don't mind sharing space, 'cos the tables are thisclosetogether. I arrived right at the opening bell, on a weekday afternoon, so I was the onliest person in the section. If it was crowded, having people sit that close would not be good for Wife and I, to the point we'd prolly not dine there. Which would be unfortunate, as the food and drinks are ripping good here-read on. I had heard from a fellow foodie the Margaritas were top-notch. He was wrong. They are UNBELIEVABLY EXCELLENT. My notes from the visit were "OMG!" Up 'til now, my Margy standard has been the West Side's Lalo's. Please see my Yelps for that forlorn former evergreen, who's food and service has slipped below Taco Bell quality. I have sung like Caruso about their Margarita. I hope the accountants who prolly now call the shots at Lalo's haven't targeted their superstar player. But I digress. The Margarita here, is above and beyond the call. Truth be known, it's a small pour, wished it was a bit more generous. As I was driving, it was a "one and done"-so the small size was actually a plus. But damn! I sure wanted another and another. There actually was a great fix for that craving-read on. I ordered the "Trio" flight of dips-a guacamole, a pepitas thing, and a corn thing. Came with a basket of fine totopos, wot I suspect were hecho in casa. You can order any of those dips as a full order, but I wanted to sample. They were all excellent. For Hors D'oeuvre I had the Aguachile De Res-It was a ceviche-type thing, although done with hanger steak. Cold steak doesn't sound appetizing, but this dish was tasty, indeed! Tacos are the main event here-2 to an order. The menu is a siren, a cruel temptress. I wanted one of each, but that wasn't gonna happen. I swung with the Hongos (Mushrooms) 'cos I've never had mushroom tacos, and I LOVE mushrooms. They were divine. Was on the verge of ordering another pair of something else, but I know I would have been overstuffed. Didn't want to leave there with that icky too-full feeling. I nursed that Margarita as long as I could, 'cos it was fabulous accompaniment to the cuisine, but there's only so much in the glass. The very efficient bartender Omar, who doubled as my pleasant and totally pro waiter let me in on a secret. The "Limonada" on the menu was the aforementioned "miracle margarita" minus the boozy stuff. Eureka! It was a great wash for the remainder of the meal, and slaked the aching desire for another round of the diminutive nutterbutter that began it. None of this was cheap. I left about $75 for my solo dinner with one cocktail. One more thing: The music was REALLY loud-and as I indicated, it was early and I was the only one in that room. I'm a musician, and love to hear it. But they were playing a hip-hop program, and if I was in the bar, it would have been cool. It was opening time, and I suspect the music was loud as the staff prepared for the evening. I get it. But loud hip-hop isn't my first choice for dining music. I asked them to turn it down, and they did, slightly; but it was still a bit annoying. Nothing against hip-hop, mind you. So anyway, The bread rates 5 stars, but I'm docking one star for the circuses. High prices, a Lilliputian Margarita, too close seating, and an ear-bending soundtrack are the opportunity areas for this otherwise excellent resto. Will DEFINITELY return here-Early in the afternoon, though...

Tammy C.

Yelp
It is a very small place but the food and drinks are well worth the wait. We tried The cucumber lime, regular, avocado, strawberry and blood orange margaritas, SO Good. We also ordered several kinds of tacos and shared to try different kinds. The service was excellent also.

Cyndi B.

Yelp
Great restaurant with beautiful patio seating. Food & drinks are delicious! Had the guacamole with honeydew which was incredible! Watermelon margaritas & pastor tacos with the side of corn. Everything was very fresh. Service was great! Very friendly. Made recommendations of what to try. Highly recommend.

Cash H.

Yelp
6 of us came here for a celebration lunch. They bring out chips and bean dip with a sprinkle of toppings. Very authentic and tasty. Ordered guac and the salsa trio for the table and it was also delicious. We all ordered 2-4 tacos and I think tried every kind between all of us, no one was disappointed. We each ordered a side of corn and wow was that good. We didn't order any drinks this time because we had to go back to work, but they looked good. Rave reviews from everyone, including the two guys from Mexico (Chihuahua and Monterrey), excited to come back now that I've found it.

Cortny T.

Yelp
I am from the city, but work in the area and have been here twice so far this year. The tacos and guac are so good!! The staff is very nice, and to me the place is pretty authentic which I was surprised by due to its aesthetic appeal. I would love to come back for the happy hour some time.

Karen S.

Yelp
Have not been here for a long while, but decided to give it a whirl. We sat outside in one of the pods. The temperature was around 18f but we were nice and toasty with the heater inside. Our pod was big (they have 8) and I think they were all the same. Seating is at a picnic tables and I think you could fit about 8. They do have a $125 minimum on the weekend nights. Started with the blood orange margarita. A hint of spice and good flavors. I recommend it. We also had the chips and trio (guacamole, corn and something else) but all 3 were awesome. Then some ceviche - tilapia with a tangy sauce and some veggies. Also wonderful. Tacos come in sets of two. The special was beef tip tacos, really good. I also got the fried avocado tacos. I was stuffed. The portion size was good and two tacos with an appetizer would have been plenty. They also were very accommodating for the gluten free, dairy free person in our group. Really fun! Will definitely return!

Frank P.

Yelp
Positives: Above average food and beverages Professional service Negatives: Small portions Prices on the high side Noisy and cramped dinnig room 3% "Restaurant surcharge" in small print on bottom of menu i won't be returning

Matt P.

Yelp
Food and drinks were amazing we always sit out in the pods and Leonardo is a stellar server! Will definitely be going back as we always do. Only thing I would change...the cheap silverware, fork was so thin it bent while trying to break through the flautas.

Richard G.

Yelp
How do you know nobody else got sick? Look at my review as zero would have been more appropriate. I'm very upset and your twisted comeback makes it worse. I won't be back so no worries there. Service, food and whole experience was 'authentically' sucky. Why not face up instead as I was sick for 3 days. Lost several lbs though the hard way. I know it's your food/place as all I had to eat. Food poisoning is the worst and 'however' you want to twist it, it came from your place. Narrowing it down as all I had to eat all day. Got immediately sick 45 minutes after. Worst experience par none so you win there. I'd rather have you admit what happened than twist it how you did in your response. Food was terrible. Service Condescending and rude. Authentic? We'll.... If it is, I'm not going where your from as no need to spend what I did to get crap Now.... I hope I 'cleared' that up for you. I think it's near crystal clear now as your response was canned and pathetic.

Paige N.

Yelp
Burnt Trucha is one tasty spot ! They have great appetizers and tacos ! I recommend the elote dip. The drinks were great as well. The place is great for a date night with low lighting and candles . Would recommend !

Max M.

Yelp
The wood-paneled space offered tasty, neatly packed two-bite tacos and fun dips in this youthful and only mildly pretentious restaurant. The guacamole was creamy and fresh, and the tajin-dusted elote dip was delicious. A second take on guacamole added honeydew - which was pleasant and creative. The chips were airy and thick. The servers were friendly and watchful. Certain fundamentals were covered. The Al Pastor was well marinated and the chorizo and chihuahua combo on the Bien Trucha tacos packed a big punch. Still, others lacked. The tortillas were stale, and the chips were greasy. This is a great place to eat. It's creative and adorable. The execution could be tighter - and come to match the promise - but I'd be happy either way.

Mark S.

Yelp
It used to be awesome when they had the amazing steak tacos and the swordfish tacos. Now their steak tacos are no better than anywhere else and they don't even serve the swordfish taco anymore. Giving it two stars since it's fallen so far from where it used to be.

Julie Y.

Yelp
Came here for dinner with my girlfriend and ordered a bunch of stuff on the menu. Everything was really good and the spicy margarita was amazing! I would recommend the pineapple and pork and tinga!

Tonya D.

Yelp
First time eating here, the food and mixed drink were beyond delicious. The service was friendly and fast. Absolutely loved and this may be my new favorite restaurant.

Mundo M.

Yelp
Excellent everything. You can't go wrong with whatever you get. The mango drink is off the charts. Unique tacos and friendly atmosphere. Downtown Geneva with easy parking and walk the area after dinner. Love it.

Yura L.

Yelp
My bf has been raving about this place so we decided to get out of Chicago downtown for a quick road trip to Galena. Cute and quaint town! He made a reservation and we had the option of dining indoors or wait a few minutes for the awesome giant pod domes! I've always wanted to dine in one of these so we decided to wait. The wait was about 5-10 minutes and then we were quickly seated. Their patio is really cute. They had heat lamps throughout for open patio seats and heaters inside the domes. However, there is a minimum of $125 spending needed to be seated in one of these domes. We had no problem doing so with the two of us but we ordered a lot and knew we would need boxes to take home. The staff were all too sweet and accommodating. From the hostesses, foodrunners, our server, and manager. Thank you for your kindness and being so sweet! Food was good, loved the aesthetic and vibes! Everything was pretty cheap too! I mean we live in the city so I'm used to jacked up prices lol It was a neat little trip to Galena and will certainly be back!!!

Victoria S.

Yelp
I went here for lunch yesterday on a whim after seeing so many positive reviews and let me tell you, the food did not disappoint! The restaurant was packed (1pm Wednesday before Thanksgiving) but we only waited a few minutes to be seated. The restaurant definitely gives that "hole-in-the-wall" vibe, the bar is directly to the left when you walk in and the kitchen is seemingly right in the middle of the building! Seating indoors was limited (although we snagged a spot right by the front window), but there seemed to be plenty of pods to sit in outside. Our waitress was kind, and gave us our space to talk and eat without making us feel like we were forgotten about. On to the food. My fiancé and I split "the trio" which had two kinds of guacamole and an Elote dip. The "chef's choice" guacamole was fruity (papaya?), a little sweet, but a nice switch up. The Elote dip was show stopping, incredibly flavorful, and definitely our favorite of the three. For drinks I got the Fresona margarita which was not overly sweet and he got the Apasionado which was a nice blend of spicy and sweet. My fiancé ordered the pork lunch bowl consisting of ancho-guajillo marinated pork, esquites, poblano rice, pickled onions, salsa morita, avocado, serrano aioli. He complimented the dish on its portion size and flavor. I ordered the "Diabla" tacos, which were juicy, spicy, and the shrimp were cooked to perfection. I also ordered the "Pollo Almendrado" tacos which were savory and some of the best chicken tacos I've had in quite a while. All in all, it was a fantastic lunch. The only thing keeping me from a 5-star review is the layout as it's a little awkward to wait in the doorway to be seated and navigate around the people at the bar. The tables where we were sitting are also very close together which can make conversation a little hard.

Elizabeth Z.

Yelp
The special salmon tacos are very delicious!! My family hopes they put them on the regular menu! Marco L provided excellent service!

Ashley J.

Yelp
We visited on Saturday night, Leo was our server. Food and drinks were amazing as usual. They were very busy but Leo was attentive and fulfilled every request. Always a great time and food is amazing, margaritas are the best in the area!

Nicole T.

Yelp
One of my all time favorite restaurants! Amazing drinks and the fish tacos are to die for. Super friendly staff, Oscar is always so nice. If you haven't eaten in an igloo yet you have to try it!

Michele C.

Yelp
Delicious!! Reasonably priced and great decor - indoor and outdoor. Wait staff was also excellent! 10/10!! Will be returning.

Jody R.

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Food was good. Patio outside had really loud music to where you almost couldn't hear each other.

Paola E.

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This place is pricey but so delicious their main dish is really good. The barbacoa was not very flavorful the fish tacos are great

Rob N.

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Great food, good atmosphere even alfresco dining Not your ordinary taco joint, located in beautiful downtown Geneva, Illinois

Charlotte S.

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Truly the BEST tacos anywhere, ever! Do not miss out on this gem when you are in Geneva.

Amanda W.

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A girl brought me here, casually saying we didn't dress for it. Luckily, no one said anything about our attire. We got the special guacamole, which was watermelon. It was amaaaaazing. She got the elotes which also was great. For tacos, I got the pastor and pineapple tacos and she got hers with avocado. Let's just say her taco was much more better than mine, although both were amazing. We both got margaritas- I had the traditional. Strong drinks and well worth it! Thought we would end our dinner with a shot of tequila. We asked for a chaser and the waitress brought us pieces of pineapple lol. We had to clarify pineapple juice or a chaser. It was actually very smoothe- I didn't even need my chaser. $80 later, I had quite the buzz. Will definitely come back!

Sara S.

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I went here with my family and it was so delicious! The service was amazing. I highly recommend the trio botanero and queso fundido de camarón. I am from out of town and wish this was in my area!

Grant S.

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We did a walk-about evening in Geneva and stopped by Bien Trucha to get some food to go since it had such great reviews. Our reaction? NOM NOM NOM! First of all, as folks taking COVID-19 very seriously, we were delighted to see the precautions taken by Bien Trucha to ensure customer safety: masks, sanitization, and température checks. Thank you for taking the safety of your customers seriously, even when precaution may not be popular. Second of all, the food was ready quickly so that we were able to walk to the waterfront and have a delicious and scenic dinner. Yay! Third, and most importantly, the food was DIVINE! We got the esquites AND salsa trio. O.M.G. This may have been the highlight of the meal. The esquites was creamy and perfect. The three salsas were equally scrumptious. The smoky salsa was my friends favorite, the spicy red salsa was my husbands favorite, and the salsa verde was my favorite. And the tacos...NOM. We tried almost every single taco type and the highlights were the skirt steak, shrimp, and Pastor. Pastor was my favorite and I could have eaten a dozen of them. SO GOOD! Prices were excellent, staff were helpful, and to-go packaging was very careful and individualized! Bien Trucha has won our hearts and we look forward to returning long into the future!

CeCi C.

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It's perfect every time, reservations are a good idea! The food is always fresh and staff is on it! The hibiscus tea is wonderful, can add alcohol if you would like!

Sarah O.

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I try new restaurants every weekend and No doubt this is my favorite restaurant! This is my to go place I just love the food, the drinks, EVERYTHING! A lil expensive so I can't go as much as I would love to but LOVE IT, the food is great and the aguacatl drink just insane