El Dorado Mexican Restaurant
El Dorado Mexican Restaurant
Al pastor tacos (3) comes with rice and beans. Great taste and value.
#7 lunch: enchilada, burrito, & rice.
Quesa Birria tacos... SOLID!!!! (Also came with rice and beans.)
Lunch burrito grande.
beef chimichanga (hidden)
cheesesteak
entrance at night
eggs and chorizo
Wings, a shrimp and a fish chimichanga (both meats were in separate wraps), beef tacos
Entrance form parking lot.
Cutout wall
interior
Lunch menu...
Special #11: Taco, Burrito and Enchilada. And a margarita! I had chicken (no extra charge), but you can get any protein you want.
oysters, oysters and mussels, food, shellfish, mussels
Whoa wh is this Jorge? This is not the quesadilla I had last week. Way to big
tacos, food
Quesadilla Rellena
The entry desk
Menu
Trés Leches cake
Drink menu
fish tacos
El Dorado
Smythe R.
Aug 26, 2024
I first happened on more authentic TexMex in undergrad. A group of us would go and get chips, salsa, queso, and the basics we had learned from the Taco Bell menu: tacos, burritos, and enchiladas. When most friends first went there, the spiciness of real salsa or nachos with chilies melted into the cheese was unheard of. Now it's table stakes. But El Dorado is part of a great group that has several local restaurants. All of them are cultural touchpoints - no one in the kitchen speaks English. The wait staff learns English gradually, but will also help you if you try to order in Spanish! I used to come to this place 20-odd years ago when I worked in RTP, and it's still great food, smiling faces, and fun Ranchero music. I had my old favorite 0- the Especial #11: a taco, an enchilada, and a burrito served alongside it enchilada style. I love the different textures and flavors between these seemingly identical items. Corn v flour tortilla, thick mole v red tomato and onion sauce, and even the seasonings inside are such a delight!Started off with the usual chips and salsa, ordered a house margarita, which was passable - I make mine stronger and use fresh limes, but this was great for the meal. Decided to go for the Trés Leches cake for dessert. I waddled out happy and full.
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Ryan A.
Jul 17, 2023
Favorite local Mexican restaurant... I keep coming back for more! This place has your typical selections and full bar. Great chips and salsa and the best service of any Mexican restaurant around this area!
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Chris K.
Jul 3, 2021
We ordered some food for pick up and I wanted to try something I normally wouldn't choose at a Mexican restaurant, only because I prefer authentic instead, but I had a taste for something. So I took the plunge and ordered the Ultimate Nachos which is chicken, ground beef and black beans. Covered with cheese sauce - right there I'm all in! Topped with lettuce, guacamole, sour cream, tomatoes and grated cheese. I substituted refried beans for the black beans (I know, bad!) OMG, this was all so delicious! I could only eat half and had the rest the next day. They also included super fresh Pico de Gallo, which took the whole thing over the top! I don't know how I won't want this again for a take out, it was so good!My spouse got the Steak a la Tampiquena which is a ribeye steak grilled to to your specification with flour tortillas with all the fixings and rice and beans, which she enjoyed too.All I can say is - try the ultimate nachos!
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Bill F.
Aug 9, 2022
It was a solid 2.5 stars. (I don't know how to give it a half star) . Chorizo tacos had good flavor however the carnitas were the worst I ever had. They were cut in cubes and had zero flavor, they weren't slow cooked and "pulled" like most carnitas are prepared. Very dry. Not good. Just my two cents. The people were nice though.
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Cliff W.
Jul 21, 2022
Just had the most amazing Mexican food in the RDU area. Beer = cold Tits/Chips = two thumbs upCheese sauce = on pointRice/beans = holy molyMexican Cheesesteak = too die for 3 thumbs up
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Robert T.
Feb 20, 2022
Very good Mexican food. They have delicious burritos, enchiladas, and tacos from their Combinations menu. I also had their chicken chimichanga and it was fantastic! I got mine a bit crispier than normal and it was perfect. The waitstaff are very attentive and friendly. Food service is quick and they never let you run out of soda or tea. If you're looking for a great place to eat, especially on the weekends, this is the place. They are busy, but not to the point of having lines out the door - which they would if more folks realized just how great they are! Perfect for a Saturday evening feast without waiting two hours to be seated. Give them a try: I think you'll like 'em.
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Samantha B.
Feb 28, 2020
Ordered food togo and it was done in a timely manner but when I arrived to pick it up I was not greeted at the door by a host and had to wait a good while before someone asked me had I been helped. But my food is good though! I recommend the Tamales
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Greg P.
Oct 13, 2022
This place has some of the best Mexican style food that I have ever eaten. I'll be back...often
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Meri G.
Nov 6, 2023
If you want your order wrong, by all means, go here! My husband ordered 1 enchilada and 1 burrito, got 2 enchiladas. I ordered the burrito fajita and the vegetables for basically raw. We sat at the bar, as we usually do, had to tell the bartender three different times no salt on our margaritas. She spoke very little English. We received margaritas that were 12 ounces each, and had so much lime they were disgusting, and they were $15 a piece!! Would not recommend this place to even someone I don't like! We work hard for our money and to receive an $80 tab after an extremely disappointing dinner and terrible drinks, nope, don't go here! EVER!!
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Elsa M.
Aug 19, 2023
We were on our way to Eat at Uncle Julio's but they were too busy. We just happened to find this restaurant and we're so happy we did!! It's not a fancy place but we loved it. The food, prices and service was excellent. We definitely will eat here again
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