Año Del Gallo - Oglesby, Illinois

Donald R Sabowski

This restaurant is a magnificent party for your mouth! We've eaten here several times and have always had delicious food and drinks. The atmosphere is fun, and the wait staff is amazing. The menu is ever changing. Please note that we normally pass on peppers. The whole plate pictured was devoured. The peppers and ramen noodles were amazing. My husband had the fish, and it was awesome. Sorry, I missed a picture. It was gone before I had a chance to take a picture. Good variety and prices vary by menu choice. Many stars to the chef and staff. Please don't visit here. We love keeping this gem to ourselves.

Jen McMullen

I rarely go out to dinner within 30 minutes of my home and am thrilled with my experience. This is one of the exceptions! The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. There were 3 options available for so we order one of each. The first was an appetizer that was shishito peppers which had just the right amount of seasoning and salt. So good. Then we had pork and beef ramen. So delicious. The broth was rich and perfectly seasoned. The eggs were cooked just right. I absolutely love it when I am served food that was prepared by someone who gives a shit. It was perfect. Also, the classic margaritas was fresh and not fake. Nailed it. We'll be back- often.

Charles Otstott

Hidden Treasure of Fresh Flavors in Dive Bar Disguise

In the world of dive bars, this place defies all expectations. Walking in, you’re greeted by a well-worn bar, a jukebox that gets as much attention as the bartenders, and a crowd that looks refreshingly low-key. It has all the hallmarks of a classic dive, but behind the scenes, there’s something entirely different going on: five-star food and drinks, made from scratch.

Let’s start with the cocktails. These aren’t your standard dive bar pours. Every drink here feels like it’s been crafted with care, using fresh-squeezed juices, house-made syrups, and a dash of creativity that takes them to another level. You can taste the difference, and it’s worth every cent.

The food is equally surprising. Far from the usual bar snacks, the menu offers dishes with ingredients as fresh as the drinks. The kitchen’s commitment to fresh ingredients and from-scratch prep is clear with every bite, and it feels like you’re dining at a high-end bistro instead of a low-lit bar.

The crowd and the staff keep it grounded, with regulars who appreciate quality, and bartenders who know how to balance a smile with a shot pour. This bar is a rare find: the comfort and authenticity of a dive with the quality of a high-end joint. If you want fresh flavors without the fuss, and an atmosphere where you can still just relax, this place is a must-visit.

follow them on Facebook to see what fresh dishes and drinks they will be serving. That’s how we found them.

Keisa Ealey

The bartender was friendly and attentive. We had the Pineapple Playground and it was delicious. We were going to eat lunch, but they don't serve until 3pm. Their menu looks awesome tho and next time we are in the area we will definitely be coming back to try their food. We also met the owner's wife and she was just as personable and friendly!! If you are in the area, this is a must stop

PAUL ROMITI

We were turned onto this place by our BnB host. She said the food was fantastic. We didn't end up eating there but it smelled and looked delicious. Menu is creative, eclectic and limited... whatever the chef dreams up. What we did do was spend 2 hours at the bar with a wonderful and knowledgeable bartender who had traveled extensively in Jalisco. This place has one of the best selection of delicuous tequilas we have ever seen, many we hadn't heard of. What a great afternoon in the middle of nowhere.

Joe Kocher

Dive bar atmosphere, expensive restaurant food quality..
Don’t let the looks of the place fool you, amazing food, and great service.

John Desai

Amazing food and drinks! Great atmosphere and the owners were so nice. Definitely stop by and check this place out!

Fernando Zapata Werschitz

Excellent atmosphere, from the moment I opened the door and entered the place I could see that it is a very special place because it fuses the concept of an American Bar, with touches of a Mexican Cantina, then when I saw the menu, I could realize that it really has a lot of influence of a typical Mexican Cantina, that makes it a beautiful and excellent place. Good variety of Mezcales, the sale of Cantaritos is a pleasant surprise.