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    El Camino

    4.1 (753 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Fajitas
    Sydney F.

    Went for Cinco De Mayo and it was delicious and packed! The margs are tasty and service was okay (probably due to the crowd). Small space in front to sit outside. If you are in the area and looking for some good Mexican, snacks, or drinks I recommend you pop by.

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    Lauren D.

    We discovered El Camino a while ago while looking for a great new Mexican spot with good drinks, good tacos, and other options. They have a great happy hour and taco Tuesday deal, although the tacos are small and less flavorful than their normal items. The food is fantastic, we typically get the fajita platter and the spices used on the veggies is one of my favorite flavors! The tacos are also good and they have plenty of options for veggie based items as well. The margaritas are great, and I love that they have delicious mocktail options too. Service is good, we've mostly sat at the bar and never had a problem getting quick service. The restaurant is usually quite packed, and they have TVs available to watch sports games, as well as a large back patio for additional seating and good vibes. Removing one star due to the 20% auto gratuity that gets put on the bill (I like to have the choice to tip 20% but still would anyways), and they've made a taco order wrong once, but otherwise great food and a great little spot!

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    Olivia Z.

    The food here is really good! They do $1 tacos on Tuesday, which is a steal considering how good they are! I've also had the quesadilla before which is delicious. It's always a bit busy, but I've never waited more than 20-30 minutes. However, I've been here 3 times and each time I get a margarita I feel sick after. Perhaps it is the simple syrup they use, but it's just not for me.

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    Maegan B.

    This place was amazing! We walked in around 7:30 on a Saturday and got a seat right away. We were brought water almost immediately and the server came right after to take our order. We got the nachos which were absolutely delicious! The green chile was perfect, the chips are homemade and thick. They bake the entire dish which just pulls it all together. It is definitely a must try if you're in the area. They have a great taco menu as well. The decor is woodsy/industrial, really pretty and a nice spot to come have drinks.

    Chicken Enchiladas
    Matt C.

    Had a great time last night at El Camino as part of a work event! Never been before but they have some solid food. They have a interior space with a nice dark wood paneling, feeling intimate. There's a nice big bar and some tables, then a large outdoor patio area. I loved the patio and enjoying the summer evening. Staff was friendly and attentive with the four of us. They were hardworking and helpful with menu advice. We started with the chips and salsa and I got an Ale Camino beer. It was from Ratio and had a nice lager taste. For dinner I had to pounce on the chicken enchiladas. They came in a delicious sauce and the meat was seasoned very well. They were very tasty, but I think I would have rather a green salsa over instead of shredded lettuce. Also, would have loved just a bit of beans and rice, but th e main dish was tasty anyway. Finished off the night with a mezcal margarita which was tasty! A bit too much ice for me, and really didn't have a big flavor. It was still tasty, and did the job! Overall I'll definitely consider eating here in the future when I'm back in town!

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    Kendall R.

    Amazing happy hour deals here! We all just kept ordering dishes of the happy hour menu & put together a random lunch and it was so fun. I am still thinking about the chorizo corndog and how I can steal that recipe. The corndog was so good that after having one, I ordered another. I had a taco as well which was delicious and tried almost everything from the HH menu. Really solid food, wide variety on the menu, and quick service. My only complaint is that the ginger pinnacle marg didn't really taste at all like ginger and I had been really excited to try their ginger infused tequila!

    Rachel K.

    The atmosphere and food was exceptional. Service was friendly and great! We are here on Feb. 3 rd, it was 70 outside so we happily sat outside for our delicious meal! Thank you!

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    Audrey P.

    YOU HAVE TO TRY THIS PLACE!!! We had - the cauliflower app - Tempe taco - chips and salsa - mushroom taco - shishito peppers - plantain,banana dessert thing - corn churro donuts I will be DREAMING about this meal for the next year. This ambiance is perfect for a girls night or date night James, is an absolute angel and I will never doubt him when it comes to food ever again. Best service I have ever received at a restaurant. Believe me when I say I will be back

    Joy Q.

    Highly recommend this place Came here on Tuesday and enjoyed the amazing deal. My favorite of the night was definitely the carnita taco with a sautéed veggie side. It's not porky and is full of flavor. The brisket was a bit too salty though, so I would just stick to the carnita next time

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    Food was decent. The wait staff was incredibly unfriendly and at times rude. This was our first time coming here and sadly won't be back.

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    The food here is fantastic and the service is amazing!!! James is the best! Highly recommend Taco Tuesdays.

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    Incredible service and food. Ambiance and music volume is perfect for casual dining. 11/10 would recommend

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    Great service, drinks are delicious and my absolute favorite food there are the dessert donuts, like corn fritters with powdered sugar.

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    Loved the creative menu. The Mac and cheese was creamy and fresh. Vegetarian chili was good. Nice service and outside seating.

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