We live very close to this restaurant and have been coming here for 20 plus years since we were…read morekids. Prices have definitely gone up since we started going but that's everywhere. I have never had a dish here that I haven't liked. After trying probably about little over half the menu, I can safely say the food is fresh and authentic. The staff and owner have always been friendly and just attentive enough to not annoy. They know what they are doing for sure.

Amazing food. Typically get the carnitas (lunch or dinner), everything tastes great. People are…read morealways nice and service is good. I usually get the food to go but have noticed that they have done some very nice improvements inside,

Everything was absolutely delicious. My wife had a cheese papusa, chorizo sope, and a chicken taco…read more I had a sampling of their tacos. Best I've had East of the Mississippi. Service was quick and friendly. Cozy little place in a strip mall off of 17. If you didn't know that it was there, you'd never notice it. We're very, very glad that we found it.

I've eaten at this place a few good times!! First few times it was Sopes and papusas an oh my oh my…read morethe best thing on EARTH however after a recent hangover I needed something figuring I decided to do the sopa de pollo and it was EXACTLY what I needed taste wise everything down to the T tasted AMAZING totally worth your money!!!! Will be back again VERY soon !!!! As well service is always great !!! Ps. The small handmade items are soooo cool too !!

I love this restaurant! The food was absolutely on point, and the service--while it's a small,…read morelocally owned business--was incredibly attentive and welcoming. The space was clean and well maintained, and you can truly taste the authenticity in every dish. I would definitely recommend it and will absolutely be coming back. If you're looking for authentic Salvadoran cuisine, this is the place to go.

Not the best taste on the papusas there are better in town .. service was kinda distracted and not…read moretoo engaging, probably be the only time we visit

Since they opened 4 years ago, we always make a point to dine at Roca Roja. This year was…read moredifferent. While the food was delicious and drinks were flavorful, the atmosphere and service left me underwhelmed. Plus the tables and chairs looked tired and well worn. Our drinks were ordered first and not served until after we started eating...and only after a couple of inquiries. They were quite flavorful. Especially the cucumber jalapeño martini. It appeared the only bartender was also waiting tables. The kitchen staff were the highlight of our experience, because our food was delivered at the speed of light! Carnitas Verde were tender and mouth watering. They were so good that I ate them with a fork vs wrapping them in a tortilla. The verde sauce had the perfect amount of heat. Plus the portion size was generous. We sat inside by the door to the back porch. Unfortunately the door leading outside didn't close properly, so every time staff went outside, we were blasted with nuclear hot heat. Even after closing the door ourselves and mentioning the issue several times, it appeared the staff was unable to keep the door closed which made for a very unpleasant dining experience. I think we were all sweating profusely and ready to leave quickly to get back to the comfort of our AC! Our table service for 6 was also subpar. We had to repeatedly find our server to ask for drink refills and finally our checks. When preparing our checks, he came back to the table 3 times to ask us which orders were on our 3 checks. Even then our checks were incorrect. We simply decided to pay without attempting to rectify the error with our server. I understand staffing can be a challenge. Besides the bar, the restaurant appeared adequately staffed for a 5:30pm dinner service. Possibly they were having POS issues. Maybe it was an off night. Or maybe our server was new and inexperienced. Bottom line, I'll have a difficult time convincing my family to indulge me with my annual visit to Roca Roja visit next year.

The southern hospitality given to us by Karissa was outstanding!…read moreShe went above and beyond to accommodate our party of six with two children. The tacos made with short ribs of beef, were amazing and my favorite. The freshly made tortilla chips and guacamole, were fresh and better than any chips I have had in a while.

On the El Cerro website, is a statement about how El Cerros began, "Their goal was to open a family…read morerestaurant that didn't just serve Mexican food, but gave the Grand Strand community an experience of Mexico." Right after that statement is a picture of about 10 Mexican bandits wrapped in bandoliers which hold about 200 individual bullets each. Is that the kind of "experience of Mexico" they were meaning? Just kidding. Sort of. I spend too much time looking at sub-text, I think. Bandoleros and bandoliers aside, lunch was fantastic. Maybe the servers are used to folks coming in packing because my server was excellent--helpful, deferential, not in the sucking up way, but in the I've Got Something Good And Want To Share It With You way, and was able to keep my salsa mainline drip going without prompting. I thought the chile relleno on the side I ordered, would be a little baby poblano stuffed with some cheese, but when he asked what I wanted on it, I shrugged and said chicken. What arrived was pretty much another entire lunch--a giant pepper topped with cheese and chicken. A great, soporofic meal. I took an hour nap after. I dreamed of Salma Hayek.

As a real Mexican I don't recommend it. They gave my boy a…read moreMichelada with no ice . The service wasn't so bad respectfully

Good service and solid mexican/Hispanic food menu. We ordered drinks and didn't really like the…read moremixed drink we received. No fault of the bartender, just didn't like the flavors we ordered. We sent it back and ordered a different drink, the manager took the first drink off of our tab, even though we insisted we would pay for it. I really appreciated this thoughtful gesture. The food was flavorful and the menu was nicely varied. My carne asada was a bit dry, but it was seasoned so well that I really didn't mind much. I would recommend and return.

Food, Service and Ambiance was very good. We, the three of us, each loved our meals and our server…read morewas super friendly.

After driving from Fort Mill to North Myrtle, Michelle and I met up with my Cuz Reese and his wife…read moreJoanna for dinner here. I had heard them talk about it and wanted to give it a try since they had so many good things to say. We had a Sunday evening 615p reservation and were promptly seated and met our waiter James who is a season pro. You get the feel it's an 'old school' steak restaurant with a season and experienced staff who knows how to deliver top tier service. Michelle had the Chilean Sea Bass, a nice surprise special. I had the mahi mahi special which was excellent. Everyone enjoyed the view and the vibe. They are currently going through a renovation and expansion so there will be more to enjoy coming soon!

Recently visited with another couple! We were seated quickly and were greeted soon after by our…read moreserver! He was well informed on the specials as he recited them without notes! My wife ordered the grouper special with Parmesan risotto and heirloom carrots and she loved every bite! I ordered the short ribs and was very pleased! I couldn't believe how good the tomato basil jam was that topped the dish! The portion was huge! I had the Cesar salad and she had the house salad! The Cesar was ok but the house salad was fantastic!! The other couple had the shrimp, scallops and grits as well as the crab cakes and enjoyed each of them! Service was exceptional and the view of the marina was awesome!

Amazing!! From Michigan and every year we come and make…read morethis a stop!! The chicken is fabulous and the tacos and empanadas!!!

Was not impressed with the food the place was ok. The service was good will go back if in the area…read morebut it won't be my first choice.

Had an amazing experience!! The food was great! The view was unmatched and the service was so…read morepersonal! Best Pina Colada i have ever had!!! This is a hidden gem!

Visiting the area with a friend and remembered what a good time my wife and I had here a couple…read moreyears ago. Walked in and were greeted with a smile and "Hey y'all!" and felt right at home. Sat at the bar and Kelly took great care of us. View of the water was great, nice music playing, good people and boat watching from here. Saw a guy on the patio order a loaded Bloody Mary. Damn thing came with a burger on the stick. Yup. A burger and a big slice of bacon too. Friend ordered the fresh fish sandwich and said it was really good. I never saw it because I was devouring the fish tacos. Came with a great sauce and I almost asked for a second cup just to eat it by itself. Great area to visit and relax. Just sit in the patio and watch the boats and "wildlife". Thanks again Kelly!