We'd give El Bronco North a solid 4.5 after visiting on Cinco de Mayo. The drinks were terrific and the food was delicious and served quickly. Our server Juan did a great job. Three of us got different types of fajitas and one of us got the Cuatro Ezquinas. The portions were very generous and despite the food being so delicious, we still took half of each home. read more

El Bronco - Super big margaritas for Cinco de Mayo celebrating - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Indiana

Tried this place for the first time. We were seated after about a 3 minute wait. The ambiance is typical Mexican restaurant. Chips & "salsa" were brought to our table. The chips were good but the "salsa" was watery & not thick at all. It tasted okay though. Hubby ordered a 12 oz T-bone steak which came with rice & refried beans. He barely touched his food saying the beans were too spicy & the steak was not tender. I got shrimp Coctel de Cameron (ceviche). It was very good. However, the saltines included with it were stale & dated 2023. The service could have been a little better as we had to flag down the server to request extra napkins. I would eat here again but not sure hubby would. read more

Good food and a very expansive menu with lots of options. Margaritas were less authentic than we were hoping for!

We have been regular customers. Today Food was cold, shrimp tacos (the special) tasted like fish with bleach. The beans were sour... never had sour refried beans. was told no manager on site. Ordered chicken tacos and still disappointed in flavor and experience. We never complain and still leave a good tip. No discount for the inconvenience. We will not be giving this place any more of our hard earned money. read more

I was traveling from Ohio and wanted yo make a quick stop for a late lunch. I found El Bronco, conveniently located just off the exit. The interior is very nice, with a high ceiling and tasteful decor. The booths and tables are solid and spacious. Everything was spotlessly clean. I was promptly seated and served chips and salsa. The salsa was thinner than I prefer but made up for it with excellent flavor and a bit of heat. I ordered Huevos Rancheros from the lunch menu, and it was delicious. Refried beans has a nice texture and really good flavor. Portion size was very generous, especially for a lunch menu item. Service was friendly and efficient. The dinner menu featured some unique specialties. There were many seafood entrees, including one I would like to try called Wero. It featured grilled tilapia, scallops, shrimp, and pico. I'll try that for sure on my next visit. There are also burritos and enchiladas with unique ingredients. Many vegetarian options too. Prices are very reasonable. read more

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Very disappointed in our experience, their our server was very rude and we could barely understand her because she was secretly sick and had a sore throat and was serving us. Food was mediocre. It's usually very good but the fact that we had a sick server that was having the symptoms of strep throat and come to find out days later all of us get sick with strep throat. read more

Most amazing food, VERY FAST SERVICE!! Ambiance was perfect! I am so sad that I was on vacation when I had this restaurant and I live over four hours away.. my kids asked for it again today after we got home and said they'd be willing to make the drive again just for the restaurant. read more

This is a great choice right off of Interstate 70 at the Chester Blvd exit. There is plenty of free parking and seating for large parties. During Covid, they have increased cleaning. Hand sanitizer is available, and staff is wearing masks. The restrooms are also extremely clean. I frequent this establishment for lunch and they were extremely quick. You were able to get in and out of the restaurant in less than 45 minutes and make sure you only take an hour lunch. All you can eat chips and salsa are free and they keep them full. You can never go wrong with their yummy bowls of queso to dip your chips and right out the gate when you get there. There is a charge for the queso. I am a creature of habit and usually get the chicken chimichanga or the Cozumel salad. Sometimes I follow a keto diet and Cozumel salad is a great choice. It's just veggies and shrimp. Today I decided to get out of my box and try something different. As I scan the menu I noticed something called Wero's. The dish had shrimp, tilapia and scallops with pico. I opted for no rice. The fish was grilled in such an amazing way, and there was a cheese sauce poured under the seafood and fish. I have a new favorite! The staff is very attentive and the prices are fair. Whether this is a choice for dinner, lunch or a place to have a great lunch meeting... You can't go wrong with El Bronco! read more

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First off, the service and speed are EXCELLENT, BUT... I ordered the grilled nachos and I got chips with baked or boiled shredded chicken (definitely never saw a grill) and queso that was basically white water. ZERO spice. ZERO flavor in any of the food elements. These were truly the most caucasian, anemic, pale, benign, politically correct, beige, depressed nachos ever created. Now Richmond, Indiana isn't my first thought when I think Mexican cuisine, but I thought I'd give it a fair try. Truly- excellent staff. Super speedy. Not enough good things to say about that. But I can't in good conscience let anyone else risk eating those "nachos." They technically fit the definition because it contained corn chips, cheese, and meat, but... someone please go check on their chef- he or she may not be doing okay emotionally. This was the La Croix of Mexican food. read more

Walking into El Bronce I was greeted by friendly staff and a nice Western theme. I actually really enjoyed the decor. Our waiter looked like he was working really hard. He was flying around the tables in his section and was very attentive and kind. Our food was brought out incredibly quick. The chips and salsa were good. Salsa had good flavor and chips were just ehh. The food was good, but not blowing me away. Really the service here was a 5/5, but I can't really say the same about the food. Food wasn't bad don't get me wrong, but it wasn't good enough to reach the 5/5 overall review. I'd say this establishment is reminiscent of Jameis Winston. Good guy, great talent, just not an elite qb on the field. read more

El Bronco - Cheese steak Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Indiana

This restaurant is delightful! The food was delicious, the service was good, and the prices were fair. It was clean (including the bathrooms). Overall, a great lunch. I would definitely return. read more

Salsa and beer were good. I got the New Bronco Burrito and it lacked any real flavor. Packed with chicken and steak but had nothing special to offer. Wife got the Poblano salad and it was nothing special. In a nut shell...nothing to write home about. read more

Very good salsa. Chicken fajita salad was good but would have been better if onions were cooked more and tomato pieces were not all ends. Chicken flavor though was very good. Not much sour cream or guacamole considering the salad did not come with any dressing Would have been a 5 otherwise. Everyone else loved what they had. read more

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Wonderful ambiance! Quick service and DELICIOUS food! The Chorizo Con Queso was fenominal!!! My husband had the Nachos Supreme, those were also delicious! read more

Yes it was very good we ordered the same thing every time and the service is very good

We were in RIchmond for an event, and wanted to have lunch before heading home. Saw this place and decided to give it a try. I'd call it a Tex-Mex restaurant rather than a Mexican restaurant, but I'll qualify that by saying I'm far from an expert. Service was stellar, prompt and friendly. I chose one of the combination platters and it was quite good indeed. Lots of choices on their menu, but pretty standard fare. All in all, a great experience. Nothing pushes it to a "5" for me, but it's a solid 4. read more

We were in the area and stopped here on the way home. Good drinks. Fast service. Great tasting food. Nice size portions of food. Pleasant environment. Spacious area which is good during COVID. Not close to other tables when your seated. read more

El Bronco - Strawberry Daiquiri and lime patron Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Indiana

Our first time here as we were traveling through the area but overall, very impressed! Great food and service! Scenery and atmosphere were very nice as well! Cleanest bathroom I think I've ever been to (especially in a restaurant!). Would def recommend El Bronco! read more

Food was really good. I am a traveler passing by and decided to stop for lunch and I stumbled upon this place. Really enjoyed the food, the service, and the ambiance. read more

The service and food is always great. They are super fast bringing out your food and the food is always sizzling hot.

I was there when they first opened up and food was amazing. However things have gone downhill. The portion sizes has changed so much dinners portion look like child size. I always order the steak Acapulco and last 3 times going nothing changed. The beef portion was very small and raised prices. I give up of seeing if anything changed. read more

We stopped in for lunch on Sunday - chips were good...salsa was great! I had a margarita... their standard is the 20 ounce - various flavors and styles are available. For my entree I had the coctel de camaron and it was wonderful! A 20 ounce glass with about a dozen decent sized shrimp and chunks of avocado swimming in a sweet spicy tomato based sauce. I would get it again in a heartbeat! Their restrooms were clean... service was fast and friendly - a really good overall experience! read more

This place is a jewel! If you like Mexican food, you will love this place. Service, food, atmosphere are all top notch.

Good food, good flavor! Beautiful restaurant. We stopped in for a quick lunch on a road trip - fast service for sure.

Just driving through the area today on our way home. This is a fantastic place to eat! Great service, very clean, beautifully decorated, and huge draft beer mugs! The food was a great portion for the price. Will definitely stop again if we are in the area. read more

Hmmm. Surprisingly solid Tex-Mex in the middle of the Midwestern food desert known as Richmond, Indiana! Yep, corporate food abounds in Richmond but skip it and come here for your almost genuine Mex food fix. No grease, decent (albeit very mild) salsa, clean surrounds and pretty damn good service makes for a winner. This Texan is pleasantly surprised! read more

Delicious food!!! Great prices.. Very timely food served, great variety. Excellent chips and salsa!! Would definitely recommend this for authentic Mexican!! read more

We had really bad service there (slow, inattentive) and the meal was not at all as described. It looked kind of unappetizing. It was ok I guess, but I would rather to El Rodeo. read more

El Bronco - A seat from inside. Typical Tex-Mex interior. No complaints. - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Indiana

We were headed to Indy from Columbus and really wanted to get off the road for a bit and not eat fast food again. Found this place right off the interstate and was quite happy we did. The menu was completely typical of a mexican place in Indiana. The portions were better than average, the service was excellent and the food was very good. Kind of leaves me wishing it was closer to home, but it will be an oasis for us when we go to visit family in OH. read more

El Bronco is a great restaurant by any standard. Their prices fit any budget, and the food is excellent. The menu has something for everyone, and even the drink menu is comprehensive. I have personally eaten here many times with friends, family, and even on a date. If I were to come here alone, I feel I would be treated to the same high quality of comfort and hospitality, and the dishes are easily customized, brought out quickly, and they never get my order wrong. This is among my favorite lunch spots, with smart specials every day and a variety of desserts. Dinner is just fantastic, and I always leave with a full belly and a smile on my face. The staff are all fluent in English and Spanish, ready to bring me anything I need. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! --Mik read more

We went there late on a Sunday night- service was really good! Our server was extremely attentive and fun, and made sure everything was to our taste, going out of his way to get us some extras we asked for. The menu is pretty standard for a Mexican place, but the food was great quality, and freshly prepared. The place itself was very clean and well maintained. read more

Taquitos are great! Good service! This place offers a great selection of Mexican food.

Food was fresh and very flavorful. Even the complimentary chips and salsa were good. Side salad had a guacamole almost dressing the salad. You could taste heat, garlic, avocado I could have eaten two more servings. Chile colorado was tender and delicious. One of the best chili colorado I've had in a very long time. Worth a 30 minute drive to just eat here read more

Great staff, good food. Went above and beyond to help celebrate my neice's 5th birthday

Always the charro salad... steak, chicken, and shrimp, stir fried with seasoning/bell peppers and onion... topped with delicious tomato,sour cream, white cheese, guacamole, and lettuce which I omitted... dietary issues... but so delicious I can eat daily! read more

We've been here several times. Good food-lots to choose from on menu; fast service! Have also done pickup

I ate there on my birthday, April 20, 2019, and the food was delicious! My dinner entree was so generous that I took part of it home and had two more meals! The restaurant was very clean and artfully designed, and the wait staff friendly and fast. My only gripe is that they didn't sing "Happy Birthday" to me...no, actually I'm glad they didn't lol! read more

This place is spot on server was a cool cat on time with everything food was excellent highly recommend

Eat there last night, order rib eye steak dinner, rice was bland, steak didn't even taste like steak, even the tea wasn't good. Being from Memphis, I am used to high quality Mexican restaurants and this wasn't one. read more

Richmond has quite a selection of very good Mexican restaurants. But the most recent one has become our favorite of them all. Outstanding and super friendly wait staff, which is rare in this late-COVID, can't find workers, day and age. Their chips are quality, not the cheap kind that literally taste like you are licking poster boards. Our first visit here we realized they had some dishes the others do not. We are far from vegetarians, but were surprised by the green menu selection. Specifically the vegetarian burrito caught our interest. My husband ordered it and was amazed at how good it was. We both love broccoli and were surprised how wonderful this dish tasted. Not only have one or both of us ordered it each tome we have dined here, I successfully created a home recipe version of it. read more