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El Canelo Mexican Restaurant

4.0 (79 reviews)
ModerateMexican
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Updated 3 months ago

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Vegetarian #1, burrito, enchilada, and rice/beans   Sour cream was an extra $1.25
Rumit P.

This restaurant is connected to a motel and is one of the two Mexican restaurants in Oakland, about 15 minutes' drive from Wisp Resort. The food is fairly inexpensive, with most dishes at $12 or less. A margarita pitcher was $18., the equivalent of about 4 glasses. The service was friendly and prompt. The ambiance is a bit weak, with very basic chairs and a dining area that resembles a big open cafeteria. The bar on the right has no bar stools so you can't actually sit at the bar. The bathroom is cramped and not wheelchair accessible. Actually there is a step down from the entrance so the main dining room is not wheelchair accessible either.

Cheese enchiladas.
Kristen M.

This was my first time trying this restaurant out, it's a cute small restaurant and I thought their food was really good and very inexpensive. I got the cheese enchiladas and it had more of a sweet sauce to it which I enjoyed. We will be returning!

Sagir P.

Place was great for large party of 19 for a bachelor party. Efficient in terms of getting food out. Fried ice looked great the shell was stale but besides that great food. Its a strange location adjacent to a motel but for mexican food in the area it was good.

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June M.

Great Service, Great Authentic Mexican Food! Always have great specials!we have been coming here for many years and food is always good! Never had a bad meal or bad service! Always Clean! They just put a fresh coat of pain on recently! My favorite is the fried chicken chimichanga! Today I tried the sweet & Sour Shrimp special over rice and it was very good!

Make sure you check in and then get a meal at the restaurant!
Raylyn H.

This is hidden gem in Oakland, Maryland. Not only is it a motel and gym complete with sauna but a terrific Mexican restaurant. It is very affordable, clean, and centrally located.

Margarita #1 w/ chips & salsa
Louie L.

Found this gem on the way back from hiking around swallow falls and so glad I did. To be honest, I knew I was gonna like the place when they advertised $5.55 big margaritas at the door! I decided to partake in this deal since it was practically calling my name and came with chips and salsa. With it, I ended up ordering the steak, chicken and shrimp fajitas with the corn tortillas. The food was delicious and served with beans and rice. I figured I couldn't accurately rate this restaurant without having a second margarita...so naturally I placed my order. Everything after that is a bit fuzzy...although, I didn't end up on the floor, so that means I had less than 3! This is a nice quaint restaurant perfect for inexpensive yet great tasting Mexican food.

Hubby eating some awesome chile rellano and burrito

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I love the food here. The location is perfect for anyone lodging as well. I would visit this location again.

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8 years ago

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3 years ago

I love the Jalisco special always delicious. Friendly and inviting staff. Very nice place for the whole family.

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4 years ago

Good food and nice staff! For no frills Mexican food, this is one of our favorites! Highly recommend you try it if you're in the area!

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5 years ago

Some of the best food and service in town! Always have had a good meal here with my boyfriend.

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5 years ago

Consistency is key, and this place nails it, I have never been disappointed here, everything is always delicious!

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10 years ago

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Food very good. Staff friendly. Ambience needs updating. Reasonably priced.... won't break the bank.

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5 years ago

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6 years ago

Great Restaurant / Motel and the staff are very friendly and The food is Amazing!!!

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7 years ago

We love El Canelo! We probably eat here each trip to the lake! Great, inexpensive Mexican food!

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8 years ago

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8 years ago

Good Food, great spicy Salsa( you have to ask for it), great service at a great price.

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