When you are in the mood for some good home cooking this is the only place to get your Mexican food fix filled.

El Amigo brings an authentic Mexican experience and cuisine to this small town, they do offer Tex-Mex options is you choose (rolling my eyes). This family owned and run restaurant is easy on your pocketbook but is amazingly attentive and the food is delicious, because mom's in the kitchen sharing generations of home style cooking. We chose to sit inside due to the extreme humidity outside, but there is a beautiful outdoor patio also available - this is a simple restaurant but after only a moment here you'll feel comfortable and welcomed, it's like family serving family. After ordering our drinks, warm chips and a bowl of perfectly balanced salsa was brought out before placing our lunch order - everything is cooked to order so although the wait time is reasonable they don't rush things here everything is made to order and one bite into their freshly made corn tortillas you won't care because time will stop as you savor all the freshly prepared goodness. The food, well I didn't try everything but then again after a healthy sampling I can't imagine anything served here falls below the description of outstanding. The tacos are amazing, again served open face on those delicious warm homemade corn tortillas, they are filled with your choice of meats including steak, pork, chicken, shrimp, beef tongue, goat, etc.or a medley of grilled veggies if that's your thing - all are topped with freshly chopped onion and cilantro. This can be paired with delicious homemade beans and rice and an amazing radish salad concoction. We also enjoyed a delicate pork tamale (so good) and a cheesy enchiladas (exceptional) - we cleaned our plates and was looking for a shady spot to grab a siesta. We are camping in the area and we will definitely be returning here over the next ten days and anytime we are close to this area in the future- this is one of those places that you must experience if given the opportunity... read more

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Fresh, authentic Mexican food. Plenty of parking in back. A must stop when traveling to Crescent City! read more

El Amigo Restaurant - Restaurants Near Me - Crescent City, Florida

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We love the owner and the food! Selection and prices are great- its a very homestyle setting but its part of why we like it. read more

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Everything is always amazing! Service and food are always on point . We have never had a bad meal there.

My favorite restaurant ‼ I grew up in Mexico, eating fresh, homemade Mexican food. And that's what I get at El Amigo. They make their food fresh every day, they care about your food experience, and always aim to please. Service may seem slow to some, ut that's what it tales to make your food, one plate at a time. Food served fast is Fast Food - not what you willbe served here. Try the ceviche on tostados...yummmm. The flan is made fresh every day, and you can tell. Creamy and delicious. Don't miss out on this wonderful, quiet, happy restaurant. read more

Food is always excellent. Service is quick and the owner is fabulous. They go out of their way to make you comfortable. Large portions and reasonably priced. I love their birria tacos. Their shrimp cocktail is also excellent. Fresh and tasty. At times, they'll have Mexican street corn and it's delicious!!! Carnitas tacos are also very good. read more

El Amigo Restaurant - Birria tacos with dipping consommé - Restaurants Near Me - Crescent City, Florida

delicious birria! they have the best Mexican food in town! good prices, and cute outdoor patio. Th staff is friendly and very welcoming! must try it! read more

If your looking for amazing authentic Mexican food here it is. This cute little place located in Crescent city reminds me of the food I used to get where I grew up in the San Joaquin valley Hanford Calif. The food is so good you just can't get enough. It's cooked to order an the flavors are amazing. I have had the pork tacos, grilled chicken tacos an carne asada tacos as well as the tamales all were so very good an the flavors were amazing. The menu is simple but has a lot of options depending on what you want. They also offer Daily specials as well as breakfast in the morning. I highly recommend if you're in the area stopping by and trying them out. The food the service everything is great. Family owned and operated they take pride in the food that they make and it shows. read more

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I love getting food from here! Every time we come to CC we stop to get us tacos to go! & they are always so respectful and treats us with care when we walk in the doors! read more

El Amigo Restaurant - Birria Tacos! - Restaurants Near Me - Crescent City, Florida

Been going to this interesting little place since they opened. It started as a taco place with a few outside tables and with hard work and good food they moved to their current location. I've eaten everything on the menu and never been disappointed! For authentic Mexican food you can't beat it. Excellent food, homey atmosphere and good friendly service is always available! Don't miss this Cresent City place to eat. read more

El Amigo Restaurant - Shrimp cocktail, excellent - Restaurants Near Me - Crescent City, Florida

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The food was fresh and delicious, and the price was excellent. Lovely family-owned business. A hidden gem.

Wonderful as always. Food is always good, you are treated as family. We love it. Our go to place

I love to go this places!.. I love the food there, I alway ordenes grilled chicken tacos with rices with my favorite drink of rises with cinnamon (H).. Very comfortably ambiance and good services. read more

Family owned and family run! Great food and great people! The food is amazing and Elizabeth is so courteous and helpful! They have outdoor and in door seating and lots of parking. The tortilla chips salsa and is so delicious. read more

Very cute place with delicious authentic food. Was too cold to sit outside but looks like a great place to sit and enjoy a meal and a drink. Can't wait to come back (probably tomorrow for breakfast). read more

El Amigo Restaurant - Cute place! - Restaurants Near Me - Crescent City, Florida

Good little taco shack. Had chicken and steak soft tacos on corn tortillas. The flavor was good. I got the tacos Mexican style. My only compliant is that the tacos got mushy quickly and began falling apart making it difficult to eat. Also the steak was a bit fatty and tough, I would not get steak again. The green salsa verde hot sauce was ok. I usually love adding lime juice but the tacos already had quite a limey flavor. read more

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Excellent Mexican food. It's like a side trip to Mexico right in crescent city fl. I like to order enchiladas verde, it's not on the menu but they will prepare it for you if you ask, and they have great flan too! read more

This is definitely the best mexican restaurant i've been to. The food is authentic and the service is very fast. The ambiance of the place is perfect like the food. read more

The food is amazing and the staff are so courteous and helpful. The salsa is so delicious. They have outdoor and in door seating and lots of parking. The tacos are full of flavor and authentic. read more

My husband is from around this area and he always says these tacos are awesome so of course I had to give it a try and the first times I tried them I was hooked! The taco meat is delicious and homemade tortillas just top it off. We make it tradition coming to this Mexican joint every time we come down to Florida. I would definitely try it out if you haven't your missing out! read more

El Amigo Restaurant - Restaurants Near Me - Crescent City, Florida

Oh my! On our way hike from geocaching on the Ocklawaha River, we were feeling a bit peckish, and saw this quaint Mom & Pops restaurant in Crescent City. Since I love authentic Mexican, I thought we should try it. Definitely worth the stop! My tummy is very happy! read more

If you like Mexican food this is the ideal place for you it true Mexican food that you can enjoy.

Stopped here on our way home from hiking the Mud Springs Trail which is not far from here. The food was amazing and the service was super friendly! Highly recommended! read more

We stopped by here after spending the day at the springs and boy had we worked up an appetite!! We ordered to go as we were eager to get home. The cashier/waitress/hostess was super friendly and answered all our questions and made great suggestions. We ordered 3 different meals which were all fresh and delicious! She even threw in chips and salas for free. I love it when we stumble across little hole in the wall restaurants that have awesome food! We will be back the next time we visit the de Leon springs! read more

My favorite Mexican restaurant. Family owned and family run. Great food and great people

A hole in the wall serving authentic food. Freshest food I've had in a long time. Service is amazing as well, we eat here every chance we get. read more

So. After a long day of yardwork and food deprivation, my tastebuds were ready for a taco salad. I went into El Amigo restaurant for take out, waited for over 15 minutes, as the owner and her young son were the only employees present. I received my order in a bag that was very securely tied. Upon arrival at my home, I quickly discovered that my much coveted 'taco salad' was in fact a thin layer of tortilla chips, with less than a handful of unseasoned ground beef, a few beans and nothing more. No lettuce, tomato or anything that comes to mind when one visualizes a taco salad. The time was after 7pm: their website stated that the closing time was 7pm. I decided to call anyway, as there were people still in the restaurant when I left and I live very in close proximity. The phone rang and rang and rang with no answer. I made the decision to call the next morning. The next day, I called and explained to the owner the situation. She told me to call back in 2 minutes so that she could check her caller ID and verify that I indeed did call the restaurant. Really? Seriously? When I called back, she reluctantly admitted that she did see that I had called and then sarcastically offered to replace my taco salad...with an attitude that was unacceptable. The implication was that I was a liar. This was unacceptable. Will I recommend her establishment? Never. Will I ever go back? Never. The lesson learned here is to always check your to go bag and verify that your order is correct...or go to Baja Taco. Excellent food there without the attitude. read more

Great food. Authentic Mexican restaurant. I had the tacos Al Pastor & they were very good, not the best I've had but not bad at all. Very small place, however, which is not conducive to dining in. I noticed that they had a very active takeout clientele. I definitely recommend and I will definitely eat here again. Great prices. read more

El Amigo Restaurant - Tacos Al Pastor - Restaurants Near Me - Crescent City, Florida

I was in Crescent City with my parents and we happened upon this restaurant and are glad we did. I think this is hands down the best Mexican food I have ever eaten anywhere. The woman who runs the restaurant is so outgoing and humble - this is food your Mexican grandmother would make if you had a Mexican grandmother. Try the "irmitas," which she told us she invented - named after herself. Seriously - it is worth the drive to go here! read more

El Amigo Restaurant - Flautas, Enchiladas and Irmitas - Restaurants Near Me - Crescent City, Florida

This restaurant is amazing. An authentic piece of Mexico with phenomenal food and family friendly service. A hidden gem that will make you want to come as a destination. read more

We love this place, food is awesome! It is a family owned place and they are very nice people. We visit about once a week.

Food is always good. Authentic Mexican and cooked fresh. Food service is slow but considering each order is made fresh and to your specifications, I can wait! Friendly family operated business and dedicated to make customers happy. Would go more often if I lived closer! read more

The place was very small yet very Mexican atmosphere. The food was very authentic my husband enjoy the chorizo and my son love the lengua. The place is nothing fancy but it gives you the feel of little Mexico. read more

Without question, the best Mexican restaurant I've been to. We live in Daytona and anytime I come visit family in Crescent city, we always make it a point to stop in here. The tacos are amazing and the chips are, honestly though everything I've had was superior. Tomales, quesadillas, fresh fruit drinks, all of it great. The staff is also friendly and knowledgeable! Anytime you get the chance, try it, and see for yourself. read more

We went in a large group so I had the opportunity to try a little bit of everything. Wow great food! The place is very small inside, but they do have outdoor seating. Our waitress was great! A must try if your in Crescent City. read more

Sorry, I wanted to like the place. The waitress was pleasant but the food was only so-so and they were out of basic items at 6pm on a Friday. Paying with cash was also difficult and had to correct them short changing me. Perhaps Crescent City High School needs to step up it's math department. read more

Ordered chicken tacos and got beef. Beans were crunchy and the service slow. We would not come back.

It is the best Mexican food we have ever found. We live in DeBary over one hour drive away. We go there at least 3 times a year. Our son who lives in New Haven, Conn looks forward to visit El Amigo every time he is here. John Ealy read more

They changed up the inside look and I think they did an amazing job. I absolutely love this restaurant, it's small but that's what makes it so perfect. The staff is extremely nice, never been treated badly in here. I talk about it all the time! read more