Vela’s Restaurant & Lounge

Wonderful friendly place. Can't wait to go again. I enjoyed the drinks, slots, food and the wonderful conversation. Keep up the good work.

Mary and I have always enjoyed the food and service that we receive when we eat at Vela's. Danny is also a very good friend of ours.

Friendly atmosphere and good food , fast service. we asked for gluten free food and they knew what it was! When I visit Joliet to meet with my good friend, we always stop at Vela's for lunch. Is it the good food? Yes! Is it the friendly, but professional service? Yes! Is it the kind of place where you can just relax,spend time and not feel rushed with friends or family in the warmth of an enjoyable restaurant? Absolutely! The cost of lunch, also makes it a practical choice for families and friends to enjoy. You know I love it so much, that I'm going back tomorrow.

Great food and people

Nice smooth bar great owner an staff.

the service exelente, the tacos super good 👌 asada, (stak

Real friendly place. The food and salsa were excellent. Dan is a cool guy.

I love every experience I have coming to this restaurant. Its food, warm and friendly environment, and the kindness of the owner speak for themselves. A great spot to step into for a quick lunch or to kick back for a few hours and have a beer or two. Affordable prices and great serving sizes - favorite thing to get are the Steak and Potato tacos, traditional style, on corn tortillas with plenty of green salsa! Highly recommend eating here!

We had a great meal at Vela's tonight. My wife and I shared chicken fajitas. The margaritas were great. The owner stopped by our table and we found out that our waitress had been with the business for 13 years. This is the kind of family business that you want to support.

Everything is perfect!! Food was amazing!! Service was great!! Slots are spot on! Highly recommended!

1st time here and staff was friendly. Didn't order the food but had drinks. Those were good. DJ was playing Tex-Mex music, he was a hit! We will be back.

Great steak fajitas! If you like spicy you'll love these.

Great place. Amazing pork tacos. Danny the owner treats most like family and close friends. Can't go wrong here. Great drink prices too. A favorite spot in Joliet.

Excellent mexican food, great drinks & ice cold beer, always a excellent meal & a good time at Vellas. Stop in see Mari, Idea, Betty & Dan, always excellent service, you are treated vary well, like a friend & good valued customer.

The owner and bartender are se of the best host I have ever met. It's my to go spot! Totally recommend.

So....everyone's got tortas on the eastside right? .....there's just happens to be the best...not to mention so many other options like quite possibly the best posole and of course a real friendly bartender as always...that may have been a run on sentence...but u get the point....

Great food, but the atmosphere is what makes this place special. Friendly people and staff. Danny and Mari always make you feel at home

Great food and service. Danny the owner is a fantastic guy. Been coming here for several years. Never disappointed with anything.

First time for lunch today
Food was very good
Bartender was very pleasant to visit with
Early for lunch so not busy yet

Mari is so attentive and friendly, Danny the owner takes great pride in his restaurant!! Try the steak and potato tacos, huge and awesome!!!😋😆