We love El Camino Real of Decatur. Probably our favorite Mexican restaurant. But it's been a while since we've visited. It was pretty quiet with few people there. Our server was, as she always is, very friendly. And the food was delicious. Our opinion? The best chips and salsa we've found. So why the four star review? We've noticed something the last three times we've been. My dad always gets the single order of chicken fajitas while Husband and I get Fajitas for two. Tonight confirmed what we've been thinking. My dad ended up with more chicken in his skillet than we did for the fajitas for two. It's a better value to get your own than it is to share. Save money and get more chicken. Place is always clean and service is quick. Definitely recommend with this caveat. read more

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We went in late afternoon. There were really no other customers so we got the place to ourselves. We always enjoy the chips and salsa here. We also ordered queso dip that was fantastic! My husband and I had chicken fajitas for two. There was plenty of chicken for the flour tortillas that come with this meal. The rice and refried beans are great! The guacamole is yummy! The whole meal is just delicious! A favorite of ours. Our server did a good job taking care of us. He checked on us, and he refilled drinks, but he didn't pester. We had a great time to ourselves--the hubs and I . And the restaurant always looks clean with perfect decor. El Camino is a favorite of mine! read more

El Camino Real - Chicken Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Decatur, Indiana

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Overall, the restaurants and food are good. The manager is nice. I had an issue with my order, it was incorrect so I called. The waitress who picked up was rude as can be. Telling me I was wrong about how i ordered my food. I wanted soft corn tacos, I ordered the soft option in the app because the picture was a soft corn taco. The only options were soft or crispy. As soon as I walk in she tells me I'm wrong and you have to type "Mexican style" in the preference or notes box. How am I supposed to know that?! There were no directions for that. That makes no sense. Then, I realized they forgot my drink, I went back in. Had an attitude the whole time. Thank god she got her manager or someone and he helped me and was so nice about it. Got my food fixed and everything I ordered. It is a nice restaurant but that one waitress was a nightmare! read more

We ate at El Camino Real, for the first time 8-10-24 for lunch. It was very clean in the restaurant including the bathrooms were nice. The tomatillo salsa had excellent flavor and spice over their traditional salsa. All the food was fresh and came out nice and warm. Our waiter was extremely nice, making our experience a pleasure. We will definitely be coming back for some more tasty food! read more

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On first entering the restaurant it has this plain feel to it, feels more like an old penguin point but everything changes when the food comes out, it has authentic taste, I haven't had that in some time and if your extra lucky every once in a while you can hear the cook sing which is quite shocking, he's not bad. I'm shocked they are not busy every night. I hope you have as wonderful experience as I have. read more

Service is always great and food is always delicious with the exception of the occasional stale basket of chips they serve but that's not a deal breaker. Creatures of habit, we always get the same thing and are never disappointed. The dining area is always clean. The one area of improvement would be the hostess. We're never greeted with a smile, they often look hurried and annoyed when being seated. Again, the food is great & waiters are wonderful. read more

This place is probably the best Mexican I've had, the ambiance gives good Mexican vibes, the service is really impressive, the food is also good read more

El Camino Real - a plate of mexican food - Mexican Near Me - Decatur, Indiana

Great chips and salsa! I'm a fan of the chimichangas and burritos. I'm never disappointed with my meals from here and have never walked out hungry. read more

Basic Mexican food. Server was very friendly and food was served quickly. Thought the salsa and beans tasted like they came out of a can.

Love this place! We have been going here for years and when we got takeout the other day, it was excellent! They are kind people and the food is delicious! read more

My husband & I made the drive to Decatur for date night last night. We like to try new places, especially Mexican. The salsa was ok. The chips were okay. The drinks were okay. The food was okay. The service was not. We had a waiter who was incredibly rude to not only us, but everyone he served. Tossing baskets of chips on the table. Visibly annoyed by anyone who spoke to him. When my drink was empty I chose not to inconvenience him. He must have noticed because he brought me a full glass, slammed it on the table right in front of me and it nearly landed in my lap. We would never not tip a person adequately but the way he treated people was not okay. I am guessing he was a manager or owner who thought he was "above" serving. We tried to laugh it off but he was a dark cloud on what was supposed to be a special night. read more

With all of the good Mexican restaurant choices in Fort Wayne we still find ourselves traveling to Decatur to go to El Camino Real because the quality of the meal and service is superior. read more

This is the 2nd time this week I visited here (in town for business...not a lot of choices!). The first time was good, chicken quesadilla bland, chips and salsa very good, service ok. The second time the steak quesadilla tasted like old meat...hope I don't get sick. The white cheese dip was so thinned it that it ran right off my chip. Salsa, again, was good. Service: seated quickly but they weren't busy, ordered quickly, food arrived quick and hot. But then I never saw my waiter again except to get my bill. Probably will be back but I won't waste my money on the cheese dip. read more

We ordered pick up on a Friday night. It only took 20 minutes. The food was awesome. We always order changes to the regular recipes. They always get it right. The best Mexican food Decatur. The skinny margaritas are perfect.. read more

I'm a fan. If looking for a place with some good Mexican fare, stop in! Just stopped by this evening for dinner. Everything was delicious. Our party of six was promptly seated and were given chips and salsa right away. Our food was served hot and our service was good - as it has been in the past. After multiple visits we are still coming back and will continue to do so. I enjoy the fajitas Acapulco. Other dishes that usually make the way to our table when visiting include Armando Brothers pizza, arroz con pollo, and the barbacoas tacos. Yum yum! read more

The food was great lots of food definitely need a box service is a little slow I i SAT here for a while before they took my order. But food is good and do you get a lot of it read more

El Camino Real - Nacho supreme YUM - Mexican Near Me - Decatur, Indiana

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Wall traveling through I decided to stop at this Mexican place with the hope I would have nice surprise. The salsa started out better than average with fresh cilantro and your average basket of chips. Then my chili rellenos came and that's where the disappointment started. The race was typical Americanized Mexican rice which was dry and the refried beans tasted like a can and were dry as well. The real a nose had humongous amount of sauce on the top in the center was a watery cheese filling with half of one really know still cool to the touch. The chili itself was really quite tasteless. On the positive side the staff was very friendly and pleasant. I hope there are some better items on the menu as I would consider returning just because of the staff. read more

El Camino Real - Salsa with fresh Celantro - Mexican Near Me - Decatur, Indiana

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Waited one hour for two dinners. No one checked on us. Were not busy with many empty tables. First (and last) time will eat here due to poor service. Didn't care when flagged someone down to check on our food said it was coming. Fifteen minutes later food still not available . How long does it take to make one burrito and one chimichanga? Left with no dinner, no explanation and didn't care when told waiter we were leaving. Very disappointing, read more

The food is always good, the service excellent! Margaritas are delicious! Our favorite Mexican restaurant!

In town for work from Chicago, we were told this was a great Mexican place and I was immediately skeptical. "Ha," I thought to myself. "This town's #1 is probably like the #127 in Chicago." Wrong. It was excellent. I loved it. WAY TO PROVE A CITY SLICKER WRONG, EL CAMINO REAL IV!!!!!!!! read more

If u like food that tastes like its from a can this place is for u. My grandma has rheumatoid arthritis and can't open her jar of salsa so she loves this place. The salsa has all the ingredients ground to a watery consistency. I've read the other posts about this place and have to shake my head. I LOVE Tex/Mex and this place is ok at best. Maybe its just my tastebuds, I have friends who swear by this place but everytime I eat here im swearing all the way home. Maybe I need to hit the Margaritas harder, I don't know. read more

Love! Delicious food! This is the best Mexican restaurant in western Indiana! They have great service as well!

Small town, good eats! Tacos al pastor were my favorite and THE SPECIAL is a hearty big tasty dish as well. Skip the pre mixed margarita and go for a shot of patron. read more

Love El Camino! I always go here whenever I visit my family in Decatur. The food is delicious and the service is awesome. I went once around 8:30 and I swear my food came out within 5 minutes of ordering. It's not always going to Brooke that, but they are normally quick with their serving. They also make sure you have everything you need throughout your meal. I always get some type of quesadilla. I got the Quesadilla Suprema and Quesadilla Tapillas?? I don't quite remember the names, but I love them. My sister gets the brother pizza which is huge. My mom always gets chili rellenos which have the perfect amount of spice. The atmosphere is light and fun, and it's always a pleasure being welcomed back:) read more

Thought I would give this place a second chance. Boy was I wrong it was worse than the first time. I had the Carnitas they were so dry I couldn't eat them. Traditional Carnitas are cooked in lard. The manger told me they do not cook them in lard well then they are not Carnitas they are just boiled pork shoulder. Very dry and bland. I will never go back. You would think after the review this place got in the Journal Gazette they would learn not to serve dry food. read more

Very disappointed with the experience. Food was cold and not good. I had odered a burrito and it ONLY had chicken that was like it was microwaved. I had order a Dr.Pepper instead of the waiter telling me that they did not have the drink instead they gave me a flat root beer so then I got a water and it tasted like pure chlorine. Rude waiter overall bad experience read more

Super fast in and out for lunch. Ordered fajitas for lunch, accommodated no peppers. Enough food with chips and salsa to take home and have dinner. Not too shabby for Decatur. read more

The sign said best in town, and I must agree! My pollo, excellente` Service was polite, fast, & friendly. Beautiful decor and a great atmosphere. I will go again! read more

The service was great very attentive. The food was delicious and the portion size was great. Will defiantly be back!

Awesome food. I work in Decatur and I eat here alot. It's actually some of the best Mexican food I've ever had. The portions are a nice size and the salsa is great. I usually get the carne asada tacos but recently I've had the Armando brothers pizza and the pollo lock. Both were delicious! I also had the chimichangas and they are great also...if in the area please try it read more

Food okay. Service sucked. Mountain Dew was out of syrup. Asked server for new one and told him what it was. Brought back same nasty stuff. Later asked for a extra plate. Extra plate came out with food on it. Bathroom smelled of shit so strong it nearly made me puke. No fan to vent from previous person. Will not be back. read more

Favorite place in Decatur to eat at... Can be pretty busy during the prime meal hours... Sit out on the patio on a nice day...

I come from Fort Wayne at least twice a month for lunch. the chips are warm, the salsa is awesome, and the tomale lunch is the best around!

It's pretty standard fare for gringo-Mexican. The decor was much nicer than you would expect in a smallish town. The chips and salsa were pretty solid. Food just okay. Pesky fly gave me pause for concern. read more

Good fare. Would appeal to children, food tasted sweet. We had salsa, enchiladas and wife had tacos. All tasted sweet. Not my favorite flavor, sweet, for TexMex. read more

Routinely get a great tasting meal and large servings in a nicely decorated, clean restaurant. Love the fajitas Jalisco.

visiting my home town of decatur. Found this new restaurant. the food was great, was seated right away. drinks, chips and salsa were brought to the table quickly and the meal was brought in a timely manner. the atmosphere was very nice. read more