Illusion 2000 Mexican Bakery - Orem

Our new favorite place to eat in Orem!!! Expect to wait for a table because the secret is on Asado!!! We started chatting with the owner man and he gave us the inner track on what to order! We started with the Calamari Frito. I get Calamari everywhere I go, and this is my new favorite! The white fish was broken, butter perfection. I don't use white fish in a Calamari dish, but it was a highlight, along with the fresh tomato and onion lime side. For Entrees we cost Entraña (Argentine cut) medium. I'm usually a middle rare guy, but apparently it's a chewy cut of meat, so they recommend it cooked medium that was perfect, not as chewing, and made for a delicious juicy steak. Asado Cordon Blue is the most popular dish they serve, and for good reason. It was very tasteful and savory! If you like seafood, the Fresh Ceviche Mixto (fish, shrimp, calamari and octopus) hands down was the FAVORITE from everyone at the table. We were told that they do not have freezers, so all seafood was extremely fresh, and not chewing as you get octopus with low quality. Bright and spicy, we become again and again for the Ceviche! We had hardly any room for dessert, but the table of 4 divided a piece of chaja. That's a record worth sharing. I will probably give it as a gift if the next time I have the opportunity to really make someone the day. It is beautiful and delicious!!!

I love this place. First time for lunch and was not disappointed. I had a passion fruit juice, chorizo appetizer and a sandwich (can't remember what it was called). The portions are huge and prices very reasonable. Everything tasted great and our server was awesome. The atmosphere is comfortable and stylish.

Great experience. We came in during a weekday, about an hour before closing. We were seated quickly and our waitress, Vale, did an amazing job recommending dishes, drinks and options. The asado fries are delicious and HUGE. You can get a half order which is big enough for four people easily. The canelones are great, very authentic.

This is my 3rd time to Asado, each time has been delicious. Today for my Birthday I ordered ahead and made a reservation for the Tomahawk Steak. This by far has exceeded my expectations of how good steak can taste. It is the most delicious steak I have ever eaten in the past 43 years. It is a bit pricey but you get every side with it. So you will have lunch and dinner the next day. Whoever the cook/grillmaster/chef is my hats off to you.

We had an amazing experience at this restaurant! I don’t usually write reviews, but I was truly impressed. The service was exceptional—very friendly and attentive! The atmosphere was calm and a bit romantic, which was just right. And the food! We both had the hamburger, and it was fantastic! Cooked to perfection, it had great flavor, and the fries were some of the best I’ve ever tasted! We’ll definitely be back soon!