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New Rebozo Mexican Restaurant in Oak Park is a four star Mexican restaurant. This is a great place. This place features outdoor dining. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere. This restaurant is inexpensive. This place features a full bar. This place is good for groups. Diners really enjoyed the mango.
5.0 of 5 stars.
I have eaten here three times now and all the meals I've experienced here have been out of this world!Chef Paco has the kind of enthusiasm about cooking I can only dream of! His upbeat attitude is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love, love, love. We needed a place to have dinner before or after classes at Flavour, and since I love Mexican, I wanted to give this place a try. The fact that they have a well-loved mole made it a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Used to the rather dull and commonplace fare served by Oak Park restaurants, I was thoroughly and pleasantly surprised by New Rebozo. As noted by other reviewers, the staff is well-informed,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is absolutely delicious, served in an artful way, and the service, ambiance and decor are so charming...and yes, the owner's presence is felt (in a good way). This is not your typical...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great little place. The owner is very friendly and obviously loves his job. His presentation of the daily specials was entertaining and passionate. Their moles are delicious - I ordered a plate of six...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the best Mexican restaurants around, as good as Rick Bayless' Frontera Grill downtown. Beisdes the great environment and enthusiam of Paco, the food is great. His "On MY GOD" specials...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh My God! is what the owner/chef says when he is walking about his restaurant greeting his patrons. and he says it loud. I like to call him the Mexican version of Emeril Lagasse. The tortilla soup...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Unique food, Unique Chef. I live in California and have eaten simple and more sophisticated Mexican food all my life. I generally stand by a rule that I won't eat Mexican food in a state that...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh my god this stuff is good. Well that's what the owner says, and he's right.There are new specials everyday. The regular menu is great as well. It's got solid classic food. And good food. I think it...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food and atmosphere! Chef Paco was wonderful and very charming. All if have to say is OH MY GOD!
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a solid 4 star - real solid. I want to give it 5, but not quite. New Rebozo is a wonderland of mole, which makes it perfect for someone like me. The chef, who is so incredibly excited to be...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh my god!I would give this place 10 stars if i could. The food and the experience are always awesome.
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh My God! That says it accurately. That is how Chef Paco describes his dishes, and he is almost always accurate in his description.Let me ask you...Do you love real Mexican moles? I don't mean...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In the last 7 years that we've been in Oak Park, the "specials" haven't changed, but they're still, yes, special: the seasonal mole sampler and goat cheese tamale with the mango salsa are every bit...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Their enchiladas are a favorite of my wife, I really enjoy their fajitas, and the chef is always around to discuss the many other options. He really makes the restaurant. They are an excellent...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Every visit to this unique little Mexican restaurant in Oak Park reconfirms how great it is! Chef Paco focuses on thinking outside the box when it comes to traditional Mexican cuisine. Last night, I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
INITIAL INTERPRETATIONNew Rebozo was cuter, more intimate that we expected.On a salivation scale, this was pretty high given that (a) our friends raved about it (b) it was a Friday night post work and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was very, very VERY impressed with this place! I wanted to do something special for my boyfriend since I had just scored some cash at one of those "sell your gold" parties! I wanted to take him on a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
New Rebozo is one of my favorite restaurants in the area. The wonderful Mexican cuisine, cute atmosphere and owner Paco all make it great. Be sure to try the mango goat cheese tamales as an appetizer...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OH MY GOD!!! Screw the food! Go here just to meet someone who is so PASSIONATE about their job and about food! Are you really going to meet the head chef, Paco? YES! I don't know how he does it, but...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
OH MY GOD is this place overrated. I ordered the chile(s) en nogada and my wife had a chimichanga. Paco noted that the poblano would be the spicy component in the dish (I guess if you've had nothing...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"OH...MY...GOD!" A mantra for New Rebozo, Paco must repeat this phrase at least one hundred times an evening. A catch-all to describe the intense and well-balanced flavors of his authentic Mexican...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think I've done enough travelling that I don't have to hesitate in calling this the best Mexican restaurant on the face of the earth. The basic Mexican staples are great (I had trouble getting away...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had gotten close to trying every restaurant in Oak Park (with the exception of the Subway/Starbucks variety) and had never walked in this place. I couldn't believe what I was missing. Service was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite Mexican restaurants. I have been here many times with my family and friends. If your a mole fan, like I am, you will love this place. Paco (the chef) make 14 different types...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a solid 4 stars for me. Honestly, I couldn't decide between 4 or 5. The first time I came here, I came with a friend. I made a mistake of ordering vegetable fajitas and ended up throwing...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've recently moved here from Texas and was feeling a little homesick. So Mexican food is what I was craving and hoped it would be as great as what I normally have back home. In reading the reviews...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Service and food here were great.We had a LARGE party, and they were able to accommodate us with no problem.We had the sopas for an appetizer along with the guacamole, and it was delicious.For dinner...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
oh my god...salty!
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can only sum it up one way...OH MY GOD.Love the food, love the margaritas, and LOVE Paco!
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Fellow yelpers, those of you who reviewed this restaurant so favorably, things have changed. My friend and I had the lunch special yesterday. Good price, but food - not so great. We were each given a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I adore New Rebozo and, more importantly, Paco rocks my world.My friends took me here for a birthday dinner before the birthday party. I think their intention was to get good food in my tummy before...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Geez, I given more than a few 5-star ratings on Yelp. But in my defense, you tend to rate places you loved or hated, less inclined to leave a review for an average place. Also, restaurants in Chicago...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Holy frijoles do I love this place! When my parents suggested a belated birthday dinner it took me about 2 seconds to decide where I wanted to go. I grew up in the Oak Park area and have been coming...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was pleasantly surprised by this place. I wasn't ever the biggest fan of authentic Mexican food, but after eating at New Rebozo, I've come to the conclusion that I maybe haven't ever had good...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We heard about this place from word of mouth. It is a bit hard to find and there is parking on Madison Street, no parking lot. It is considered authentic mexican dining. The chef/owner came up to us...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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This place is amazing! The food is beyond wonderful, the service is amazing, and it's simply like nothing I've ever eaten! It's considered Mexican, but it is not your typical Mexican restaurant. To quote the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
While unassuming from outside (I had passed this spot many times without notice until I sought it out specifically), it is one of the tastiest Mexican restaurants I've ever been to. My husband is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh. My. God!One visit to your table from Chef Paco, and you'll laugh about the "OMG"! I really love New Rebozo. I have no idea where the Old Rebozo is, but this place is fantastic.As some other...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"O. My. God." Paco (the owner)We met some old friends here recently, thanks to fellow Yelpers. O. My. God. As old friends, we usually have plenty to talk about..this time...we talked about the food...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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Chef Paco's passion for cooking is amazing. He is so fun and personable and the food delicious. Margarita's and salsa are some of the best I've had. If you want quality, this is the place to go.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh My God. The food is delicious. I brought a group of out of town friends here and they loved the food and the drinks. A year later and one of them is still talking about the mole she had. The owner...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I hate to be a killjoy here, but I don't understand what all the fuss is about with this place. Maybe we just ordered the wrong thing. The mole sauce is indeed dessert sweet, as another poster...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tell a Houstonian on vacation in Illinois we're going to the best Mexican food ... little apprehensive - don't expect 'the best' Mexican. No offense.I've now devised a plan to kidnap Paco and stash...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, hmmm...am I missing something here? I at here last night with 2 friends. I had been here a couple of years ago and remember the food as being very good. This was definitely not the same place...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Before walking in the door at New Rebozo, my friend turns to me and says, "The owner here is really friendly. He'll hug you." I raised an eyebrow thinking she might be kidding, but oh no, she...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food, in theory, is awesome.The service kinda blows.I went for lunch this afternoon with some friends. Only one server was working, which I found unusual given how busy the restaurant was. It...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have to admit, when I first looked at the menu and saw that three tacos were $17.00, I literally laughed out loud (I had the tacos chetumal). By the first bite, however, I realized that I was eating...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ole! This is awesome Mexican food. I loved the mole and the friendly owner. It was especially cool that the mole enchiladas had the option of guacamole filling. It's great when you have choices...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh my God!This is my favorite Mexican restaurant in the area -- hell, in any area! Try the mole, they're always terrific. My favorite dish is the Enchiladas Poblanas. I always get a margarita when I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really 4 and half stars. Chef Paco is "completemente fabuloso" and so is the food. This guy puts passion into both his presentation of specials (he comes to each table himself) and is just about...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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new rebozo was very disappointing - very pricey margaritas.........my friend and I payed almost $25 for each margarita - we had two each!!!!!!!!!! We had an order of guacamole - which was bland, I had the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
New Rebozo is great. The chef comes to your table and reviews the specials with such passion, like he really loves the food he makes. THe food was amazing and the drinks are great. The waitstaff...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place was great! I went here with some friends last night and we really enjoyed ourselves. Chef Paco is such a cute guy, i love him. We got some very wonderful margaritas. I had pomegranite....
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
New Rebozo is my new favorite place. Chef Paco comes out and greets everyone and is so excited about the food and his 14 mole's. The food is "Oh My God" good and it's a fun place.The banana margarita...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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This family run Mexican restaurant has been a favorite of my friends and many Oak Park and River Forest families for years. The lively atmosphere - including the owner, Paco, who is VERY lively, coming to...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Paco is the best! He makes 12 different kinds of mole. Oh my God. One word of warning though, the specials are very pricey. While they are the best meals in the restaurants, you will be paying...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OH MY GOD! OH MYYYYYYY GODDDDDD!!!if you've been to this place, you know what i'm talking about. i'm a fan of the margaritas, the hospitality, the lighting, the food, the decor...yes, yes, yes.paco is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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The line for dinner on a Saturday night was loooooooooong (reservations would have been a good idea) but totally worth it. The food was marvelous, the margaritas were potent and the staff was phenomenal. Also,...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh my God! My friends kept saying "Oh my God!" in the car as they drove me to N.R. and I didn't understand why. But after we sat at our booth the owner came to the table to tell us about the specials:...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is terrific. When they're in season, get the poblano stuffed peppers with pomegranate seeds. You won't be sorry. Paco, the owner is a blast and takes good care of everyone. It's a bit crowded...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Another 4 star review from me, again I reserve 5 for my favorite places around chicago. The food here was great, I had the enchiladas with chocolate mole sauce, although after ordering it I wish I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Moleeee Mole Mole Mole!! It's the best here...better than the mole I had in Mexico, plus no Montezuma's revenge from inadvertently chewing an ice cube in my margarita (thank god for charmin). The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's pretty good authentic Mexican food. It's not what you'll find in Chipotle or Taco Bell. The decor is just okay.. the location is not really ideal (even though there is plenty of parking on the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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I went this evening for the first time with dining companions who adore good food, and just happen to be very Latin. Paco, the chef, has a motto for the restaurant, which is "Oh my God!? He's right, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the BEST Mexican place in the Chicagoland area. Paco, the owner, is the nicest and most enthusiastic restaurant owner I've ever met. He knows his customers and makes you feel like family. I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friends! OH MY GOD! OH MY GOD! OH MY GOD! We have 12 mole sauces for you!Great Mexican food at this place; more upscale and very unique. The mole sauces are outstanding - I haven't been...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
After all the things I had heard from the couple that took me there, I expected a lot more. Took a pass on the 17 dollar margarita, and the one for $10, which anywhere else will get you a decent or...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Paco is indeed friendly... he's big into kissing your wife and rubbing shoulders a lot. His service is nowhere near as over the top friendly which is somewhat of a stark contrast, but I guess that...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
On my first visit to New Rebozo, I felt like a regular! Great service and really really great(!) Enchilada special with several enchiladas, each with a differen 'fillings' and different Mole sauce....
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best Mexican food this side of Pilsen. After several outings here we learned not to bother with the menu, ony order from the evening's specials. Paco, the owner, will bring out the plates to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've never been there and NOT gotten one of their specials!Oh, My, God!The owner, Paco, comes around to every table with the specials to tell you about them. The stuffed poblanos are...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Easily my favorite restaurant ever, Mexican or otherwise. The Chiles en Nogada (that several others made reference to) are excellent, also the Fiesta Mole. And don't forget the skirt steak, and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I consider myself a vet when it comes to this place. The food is excellent. Try the Chiles en Nogada when the season for pomegranates comes around. I ususally go for the enchiladas (mole or...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2006
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What a restaurant! I have two tests for Mexican cuisine a taco and a mole sauce. The New Rebozo passes both my tests with an A . Did I say mole sauce? Try 12 different moles! Each uniquely delicious. On any...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/14/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was not a huge fan at first. That has changed, but I must add a disclaimer: If you want a good deal on the food and a satisfyingly filling meal, go somewhere else. Sometimes I pay a lot and leave...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the poblanos the are so yummu...oh please try it..and hurry!
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Where are you Paco? What's going on in the New Rebozo? The windows have been covered for what seems like weeks. Now there's a stop work notice on the door. Please Paco! You have to come back to us!!!...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best Mexican places next to Las Palmas! I loved this place! The burrito's are great and the service is good too. The owner and the cook often will come around and introduce themselves.
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has some of the best mexican food I have ever had and the specials are amazing! Paco is the owner/chef and he designs all the food from gourmet dishes from Mexico. The only draw back to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Three words. Omigod. Omigod. Omigod. You can't get out of this place without a hug from Paco...which is good, because after you eat his food, that's exactly what you want to do! It's that good!
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2004
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I crave the food here. I love the enchiladas in any of the mole sauces, pick any of them. My husband likes the bistec dish. The owner is very welcoming and he really does give special attention to each table.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/14/2004
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The New Rebozo is indeed a treat - for lovers of fresh authentic Mexican food made and served with the owner's personal attention he lavishes on his guests. We love the specials of the day and the maestro's...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2002
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the menu is inspired by the cooking of owner jorge lopez's mother. orders may take a while to emerge from the kitchen, but the food is worth the wait. best bets: tortilla soup, mole dishes and enchilada pancho...
metromix.com - user review
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wonderful mexican food . . . and much more creative than the norm. excellent mole, strong margaritas, exceptionally good salsa, and we loved the mango tamales. the owner adds lots to the experience as well...
metromix.com - user review
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a bonanza of pueblo-style platos at new rebozo...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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the new rebozo offers a delightful menu of authentic mexican fair. the atmosphere is colorful and friendly. the staff are both pleasant and customer oriented...
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