Our Story

Bienvenidos!

We are Juana Amanda & Ybone, a mother-daughter team serving fresh, authentic Mexican food in North Aurora, IL.

Originally from Michoacán, we strive to create a welcoming, comfortable atmosphere and use only high-quality, fresh ingredients to create both traditional Mexican dishes and a few modern favorites.

Opened in 2024, El Coronel is named in honor of Salvador Coronel, the family patriarch who passed away unexpectedly in 2018. Salvador was a joyful, hard-working man who lived life fully and we take great pride in keeping his memory alive.

We are open for breakfast, lunch & dinner and all our food is made to order.

So, whether it’s for take-out or dine-in, be sure to visit us soon!