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El Cerro Mexican Bar & Grill

4.0 (23 reviews)
ModerateMexican, Seafood, Burgers
Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated a few days ago

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Carnitas

Visited here on a vacation to Myrtle Beach, it was outstanding. My boyfriend and I had to go back. We went twice in the span of 3 days!! It is delicious food. We had the shrimp tacos (10/10), enchiladas (10/10), and carnitas (10/10). We also had their complimentary chips and salsa which is SO GOOD. This restaurant is overall great, ambiance, variety, decor, and service is wonderful. Manager is involved and inviting, both waitresses we had were lovely women, recommended items to us, and made it a complete experience! Waitresses were Paulina and Samantha Will be back the next time we visit!

Chicken and Mango Quesadilla
Amy M.

We stopped here for lunch on the way to check out the beach and it was really good. We were surprised the reviews weren't better as the food we had was excellent. I had the chicken and mango quesadillas and hubby had fajitas and we thought both were fantastic. Our waiter was friendly and the manager checked in too. Everything was yummy and the service was great.

Happy hour tacos

Have been here several times and food has been great every one of them. Happy hour tacos are a fantastic deal! Three of these for only $8.99, and they are very tasty Service has always been prompt and on point. Can't wait until my next visit!

Salsa and chips
Kristen B.

Concierge recommended this restaurant over others for good Mexican cuisine. Really disappointing. Started out with chips and salsa and the chips were not homemade or served warm. Basically flavorless. Salsa may have been homemade but nothing special. Ordered a guacamole, queso and pico appetizer which as not very good. Queso was liquid white with no seasoning, guacamole was just smashed avacado - no onion, jalapeno or tomato, and pico was totally dry. Entrees were green enchiladas which were put under a broiler and the green sauce was totally caked on top and cheese was dark brown. Inside was stewed chicken and nothing else. At least it was moist. Only plus. Rice was flavorless. Asked for sour cream and got crema which was almost liquid. Other entree was beef fajitas and beef was chewy and veggies were ok. Everything seemed to lack seasoning. Homemade tortillas were good. One positive was decent service - reason for 2 stars. Would not be my choice to recommend to tourists.

Fries kids meal
Maycie R.

Just go!! First impression, we got there about 6 pm on a Sunday and there was maybe 2 other tables there and we thought of leaving because how empty it was. We went in and were kindly treated, and it smelled good! They have good sized portions, that were amazing! And the chips and salsa hit the spot! I got the Quessa- barria, definitely a must try, great flavor and tender meat. Husband got the quesadilla- fajita with steak, and it was juice and tender and the peppers had the best taste. Kids meals were good sized and very good too! I think it may have been the owner stopped by a few times to make sure it was to our liking, go give it a try!

Chicken fajitas
Ainslee M.

Food was great. Service was fast and friendly. We got the fajitas and were pleased! Loved the decorations ~ it felt authentic Mexican food.

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Not only was the food amazing, it was spotless! The restaurant was clean and the bathroom was immaculate! The service was top notch!

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The food had no spices. It was fresh but tasteless. It was so bland I'm surprised it's still open

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We have been eating at El Cerro for 20+ years locally. We enjoy the food, service and hospitality.

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Captain George's Seafood Restaurant - Focus on the seafood first

Captain George's Seafood Restaurant

4.1(2.3k reviews)
2.5 mi
•$$$

On Deck with a Large Appetite, tourists and locals alike fill up plates with a boat-to-buffet…read moreexperience. When visiting for a family beach trip, we decided to try this beloved seafood buffet. Along the strip in Myrtle Beach, the roads are lined with a plethora of Seafood Buffets ranging from small family owned to large attraction-like restaurants. Without having tried any of the other options, I would say this has to be the best in town. The atmosphere, staff, variety of food offerings, and taste were unmatched. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a unique buffet experience. The exterior of this restaurant is massive and felt like a large Shopping Center with beautiful landscaping, water features, beautiful windows, and colorful siding. Upon arrival, we were asked at the door our party size. They had two entry lines based on table sizes. Since our party was four, we were sent to the shorter line and did not even have to wait to be seated. As we were walked to our table, we passed massive sailing ships complete with rows of hot and cold foods. The ceiling was reminiscent of the ocean skies. The entire restaurant felt like an experience already. I was amazed by the theming, cleanliness, and attention to details. For adults, the buffet is right around $50/person + drinks and tax. The buffet is all-you-can-eat with mutiple serving lines placed around the vast dining hall. As a picky eater, I was honestly a little worried that the offerings would primarily be seafood options; however, I was happily surprised that the buffet line had a LARGE selection ranging from Chicken Tenders and Fries to Pulled Pork and Macaroni and Cheese. I was actually very excited to find so many of my favorite foods and be able to eat just a little of them all! Some other offerings I added to my plate include hush puppies, corn on the cob, fried fish sticks, rolls, and cheddar biscuits all in one trip. My brother is more adventurous in his selection and was able to try different fish and crab legs with multiple trips. They had almost two whole buffet areas filled with seafood dishes that I didn't even visit. His favorite was just the shrimp! They also have a whole dessert room with a wide range of sweet dishes. To be honest, some of the food was mediocre or tasted similar to standard buffet-food-quality. The macaroni was a little bland. The fries were a little soggy. However, the restaurant was so busy that food was being rotated and changed out quickly on the buffet line. Overall, the entire experience was fun and unique. The restaurant was very expensive for a family of four, especially when you're not eating over the top or making multiple trips; however, the nautical theming, food selections, and service set this buffet apart from many others. You'll find something to eat whether you're picky or love the most adventurous of seafood dishes.

Two Lyft drivers recommended this place while we were here and decided to try it on our last night…read more We previously were at seafood world and that place was yummy. I'd say between the two. This place is maybe cleaner, definitely larger. But the demand for crab legs at this Captain George's, makes the lines long and the wait between refills kind of annoying. It's also colder inside so your crab legs get colder faster when walking back to your seat. Cracking them becomes harder and the shells turn a bit rubbery. Food at both was yummy. You didn't have to write a review to get $10 off for this place, so the price was about dollar and change more than Seafood world. But if you don't end to write a review for seafood world, you'll be paying more there. Overall. It's worth a try but we had a good time at seafood world too. So either or is the option IMO.

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Mr. Fish Seafood Market & Grill

Mr. Fish Seafood Market & Grill

4.5(238 reviews)
5.0 mi
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Absolutely delicious! We had the blackened salmon with hush puppies and slaw, along with the snow…read morecrab legs, and everything was fantastic. The salmon was perfectly seasoned and cooked, the hush puppies were crispy on the outside and deliciously soft inside, and the slaw was fresh and flavorful. The snow crab legs were the star of the meal--sweet, tender, and incredibly fresh! I also loved the local market-style atmosphere. It has that casual, fresh-from-the-market feel where you can enjoy your seafood right there instead of just taking it home. Everything tasted fresh and well prepared, and the portions were generous. Definitely a place we'll be coming back to!

Great seafood selections! Not much parking. Didn't pay attention to things around where you could…read morepotentially park and walk. They have indoor seating, as well as outdoor seating. They do tons of carry out (very busy while we were there)!! You place your order and pay first. Then, have a seat and wait for it to be delivered. If you need a drink refill, you need to go up to that. We went for steamed crabs only, but the rest of the food looks amazing. People I was with have eaten there before and raved about how fresh and delicious everything in the menu was. This trip was steamed crabs only. We ordered #1's for $48/dozen. We also ordered sodas. They do have beer to go with the crabs too! Didn't wait long. They were good. However, I don't think they were #1 level. At the most maybe mediums. We had several that were paper thin and no meat. They were full. Very watery and not seasoned nearly enough. We weren't expecting Maryland style crabs as we are in South Carolina, but weee hopeful they would be steamed and seasoned a little more. They do need those little food fans on the tables as the flies were annoying (we sat inside). Had to put napkins on top of our cups. The service here is lovely! Just super friendly and welcoming. Shoutout to Justin?? Might have been Nick - ugh, can't remember. Young kid, dark hair. They were so busy, and they were for sure stretched thin. He did his best and even checked on us once while also bussing tables, taking orders, sweeping, delivering food, etc. Was debating between a 3 or 4, but realized that shouldn't hold them responsible for replicating a different style of steaming crabs and seasoning them. The service and atmosphere were great. Their food in general is delicious,

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Mr. Fish Seafood Market & Grill
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RipTydz - Lobster roll

RipTydz

3.4(1.5k reviews)
1.1 mi
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When looking at places to eat out at as a first time Myrtle Beach go-er myself. This place stood…read moreout because of the mention of a shrimp crunch wrap. It sounded delicious and so delicious that it caused an argument between the hubs and I. We both wanted to get it but I didn't want us to get the same thing. Well I can honestly say, I'm glad he got the same thing as me. Because the shrimp crunch wrap was SO YUMMY! I definitely wouldn't have wanted to share. It came with chips as a side. The vibe was nice but picking between patio, inside patio or inside. Thinking if you pick inside you'll be sitting in the AC, well you'd be wrong, it was so humid and sticky inside. When you sit down, they ask for a card to put on file for a tab. Even if you are paying in cash or with a different card. They just need to have a card on file. It's weird but whatever. I suppose it's for a reason. The server was nice. Would we come back here again, yes for the shrimp crunch wraps! I'd try to get other party members to try other things, so I can try other things without having to try other things, but I would try a different section of seating.

This was probably the worst food at a restaurant. The "Rockefeller" oysters are NOT the normal…read moreRockefeller oysters you'd expect. They smelled like rotten seafood as soon as they came to the table it smelled rancid. The calamari was fried but somehow really soft it was weird like maybe just warmed in a micro wave. My bfs chicken caprese chicken was overly burnt to where the we had to send it back. He exchanged it for a fish sandwich but they told him we would have to pay for the more expensive option... not a problem but why charge us for a plate that was burnt just change our order.. Overall I'm ok with spending for dinner but Lordy please at least let the food quality match the price tag.. $150 worth of food that just missed the mark completely. Good side the waitress was really dope and a pleasure.

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RipTydz - Beautifully decorated. But no one here

Beautifully decorated. But no one here

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El Cerro Mexican Bar & Grill - mexican - Updated November 2026

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