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Address: 1106 W. University Ave. Urbana, IL 61801
Phone: (217) 328-0411
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With the rise of Chipotle, Qdoba and Taco Bell, finding authentic Mexican food can be a difficult task. However, Dos Reales, voted CU’s best Mexican food, does what it can to make sure the dishes they serve are the real deal. Restaurant Manager Elias Amador said family recipes taken straight from across the Southern border are what keep customers coming back to the restaurant for more.

“We’ve made [the food] like this for 13 or 14 years. We haven’t changed,” said Amador. “A lot of places change something, try to make it different ... but we keep it the same.”

With an average meal cost of $8, free chips and salsa and two locations, one at N. Prospect and the other on University Avenue near campus, Dos Reales is convenient in location and easy on the wallet. However, Amador said what truly sets the restaurant apart is its dedication to satisfying each and every person who walks through its doors.

“The customer is number one in this place,” said Amador. “We make sure the customer is happy. If we can make something you will like, we will.”