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    El Arado Mexican Grill

    3.0 (217 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    7.14.25 the ginormous donkey burrito #yum #ReviewsByRL
    Raena L.

    7.14.25 met a friend in Fountain Square to enjoy some Mexican food. It's street parking, but, on a Monday night at 5:30, I was able to find a space close to the entrance, and they were not busy yet. Interior is causal and yes, the store does seems a bit older, but we had been here before (albeit a couple years ago already) but so I knew the atmosphere. They serve chips and salsa right away, and we got a side of queso. I also got a house margarita on the rocks, which was tasty. I ended up ordering the same thing I did the last time: the Donkley XL burrito with chicken. The thing is monstrous (see pics), so I had plenty for lunch the next day. Our server was pleasant and attentive. #yum #ReviewsByRL

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    Jessica H.

    Date night at El Arado was a vibe! Very inviting and comfortable with quick and amazing service. To top it all off my date had the entertainer there sing to me lol i had no clue what he was saying because it was in spanish but it sounded good lol. He translated some things for me. The food was hot and fresh. I got the Texas fajitas and my date got the special for that night, birria tacos. The birria tacos were the best I've had in the city. Not overly seasoned and had a slight sweetness to the sauce, mmm mmm good! Dessert was flan which I hadnt had in years. It wasnt the best but definitely not the worst. I expectes it to be a little sweeter and have more caramel sauce but it was still good. Definitely will be visiting again.

    Laura M.

    Decided to stop in before a show on a Friday. We were seated quickly and our server was very attentive about checking on us. House margarita and mango margarita were both tasty. Chips were plentiful and refilled as necessary. I prefer a thicker chip but that's just a personal choice. Still tasted good. The salsa had a good flavor. We also went with the guacamole which we really enjoyed. I had the Cocktail de Camarona as a meal. Large shrimp and plenty of avocado was perfect. I would try El Arado again.

    Steak tacos
    Meredith M.

    We were going out for tacos and margs and found this place in Fountain Square. I would say the service was great, but there was a party of about 6 people toward the front of the restaurant that was so loud we had to periodically pause our conversation. They were never asked to quiet down. Other than that, the margs were reasonably priced and pretty good. Steak tacos on the menu are always a plus and they were really good. Their salsa is sweet rather than spicy which is not my favorite but it was flavorful. They do have a small patio which looks really nice. It was a little chilly for us but there were people out there. It is facing the square so I think it would be a blast.

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    Monica V.

    My family and I have been to El Arado twice, and we had a positive experience each time! Staff is pleasant and attentive. Food is delicious, especially the salsa that comes with the chips and the guacamole! Wish I had gotten a photo of the guacamole, but perhaps next time. Plenty of TVs for sports fans. Kid menu available if you have young ones with you. The neighborhood is cute, if you have time to take a walk before/after dining. There is limited street parking, and then a paid parking lot right across the street from the restaurant. This restaurant is about a half-hour drive from our home, and well worth it to my family and me!

    Madison C.

    We always eat all our food or at least take left overs home when we eat out... not here. We were very hungry and were happy to be seated immediately on a Friday night ... which was foreshadowing that this place just isn't the move! The food was bland and soggy, I only got down a few bites before I was completely over it. The margarita was also very watery. Cheese and salsa dip was pretty good which is how we justified giving 2 stars instead of 1. The ambiance was just not it! It felt very hot the thermostat read 77 degrees! It was not very clean, we noticed an extreme amount of dust in the ceiling fans, it smelled like cleaning chemicals and there were giant trash cans in the dinning room area. They had music playing very loudly and one of the waiters kept skipping songs which was annoying. The service was okay but nothing special to report. Overall not a great dinning experience. ... We both feel sick to our stomachs after eating here.

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    Jeffrey W.

    Great Mexican restaurant! When first eating here a year or so ago, I had dish with strips of grilled steak. I recall the steak being rather dry and tough. On a more recent visit, the Pollo Ranchero platter was chosen. The chicken was tender and full of flavor. Served with refried beans and rice, everything with the dish was delicious. While not the fanciest place that Fountain Square has to offer, El Arado has great staff, style and eats!

    Classic margarita
    Lenisha L.

    Was in the neighborhood leaving a hair appointment and was so hungry, stopped here for a quick lunch without looking at the reviews (which I usually do lol) this place was kind of dirty and the bathroom was atrocious. I sat at a booth solo and waited for my server to stop by. The table had a piece of hair on it that didn't belong to be so the cleaning here is clearly just bad. However I still stayed, and after checking out the menu I opted for a classic margarita which was nothing special, definitely a premix and not made from scratch. I ordered the Burrito Rico which sounded intriguing with the bacon and rice and 50/50 mixup of the sauces. The burrito arrived and I dug right in, it wasn't hot but the flavor profile was amazing, it looked like a deconstructed burrito I ate almost half of it and took the rest home. I asked for my check and it took about 10 minutes for the server to bring it, she was the only server there and was in the weeds a bit. I read a review on here that said they don't understand how this place has a 3-star rating, but honestly more than good food goes into the rating, you have to take into consideration service as well as ambiance. I'd come back because the food was good and inexpensive, but that doesn't make it a 5-star place and that's okay!

    Staci W.

    My husband picked out this spot for us last night. I had been to this location another time when it was another Mexican restaurant. The decor seemed almost the same but it's been a few years. The entrance is a bit small to the restaurant and hard to find the host. Once seated- we ordered our drinks. The menus are a little awkwardly laid out. I honestly was not hungry so all I had were the chips and queso/salsa. He ordered the Rico burrito. He really enjoyed the food. The queso and the salsa were a little watery but tasted good. The service was not the best as we never got drink refills and had to ask for the check.

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    Wendy was fast and attentive. The food was good but her service was better . Great for a date or friend group. Good vibes!!!!

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    Great food for the price! Every time I door dash it the food is correct and it's a great value.

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    I don't typically leave bad reviews, the food taste mediocre along with tasting old. The service was bad as well.

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    Worst Mexican food I ever had. Flavorless no seasoning. The salsa was the best part and charging for chips and salsa is pretty rediculous.

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    Overall service was average and food was bland. Ordered a steak burrito that didn't have much seasoning or taste.

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