Chicken and beef chimichangas were terrific. Tons of people BUT we got our food within 10 minutes and it was good. Our first time but not our last. read more

Great food brought out in a timely manner. Typical chain ambiance, but fun. Good variety of menu options read more

Been eating there weekly for a decade at least. Always good food and never really any issues with quality or timing. The choripollo, green enchiladas, carnitas chimi and beef chile relleno are always on point. read more

Chips came out super fast/hot/crunchy, queso dip and salsa dip were perfect, waiter was amazing also. Fajita nachos tex - 9.5/10 ( shrimp ,steak and chicken are all delicious) nachos a little soft but to be expected still hot though! Quesabirria - 9/10 "best birria I've had in Myrtle beach" ~ college student at costal A.C.P texan - 8/10 "I'd give it a 10 if they had my Pacifico" Enchiladas poblanos - maybe a 7/10 thought it would have more flavor "it's editable" read more

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Hope they pull it together at the new location because they were a mess on Friday night. 20 min wait was 45, 10 minutes to get someone to come to the table, no silverware (literally used chips to eat.) Food was decent & the staff were nice, but they were completely overwhelmed. read more

Food was great! I got the Fajitas Texanas, our waiter was absolutely on it, even though it seemed as if he was trying to get us out faster. The place was really nice and had a fancy and clean vibe, I would go again if I lived around here!! read more

We LOVE El Cerro Grande! The food is so delectable! The service is always amazing! We go there all the time so we order the same items and the waiters and waitress know us by now! The ambiance of the place is very nice too. If you are in the Surfside Beach or Myrtle area and want great foot, I recomend El Cerro Grande read more

EL Cerro Grande - Interior - Mexican Near Me - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

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10/10 always! Since I moved away it is so hard to find GOOD Mexican food that isn't outrageously expensive and for this el cerro will always hold a special place in my heart. (You really don't know what you've got til it's gone) Free chips and salsa which is always a plus. Delicious queso and HEAPING portions (this was lunch portioning). Large drink selection, A+ margs, quick friendly staff members, and a good vibe for whatever kind of day you're having. What's not to enjoy???? read more

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First time trying this place. We went in between lunch and dinner on a Friday. Only two other tables full. Service was fine. The chips and salsa were great. Cheese dip was good as well. I got the fajitas Texana. Which has shrimp, steak, and chicken. The shrimp was the only protein with flavor. The queso helped. Dissaponted overall with the fajitas. Wife got the nachos supreme and she liked them. Cost us $60. Not sure if we would go back. Was good, but far from great. read more

EL Cerro Grande - Fajitas Texana - Mexican Near Me - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

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Terrible customer service! I normally leave really good reviews but we didn't even eat because we came in and it was a 45 min wait tables / booths open everywhere.... I went back up and asked how much longer the wait was and she said "well how am I supposed to know I didn't take your name" .... Work on your customer skills!!! We left went to Abuelos... much better customer service. read more

We ordered takeout and it was really good! I had the enchiladas poblanos which came with a very large side of rice. My husband had the seafood chipotle. We also asked for chips and salsa and they gave a nice portion! I hope we can try out this spot in person next time! The reason for the 4 stars was due to a little confusion with the location. The website shows 3 locations at the bottom of the page, but we didn't realize that when we hit the telephone button on the top of the page to call in our order. When ordering, the person taking the order tried to make sure we were ordering from the correct spot, but apparently there was still confusion. My husband drove to the wrong spot to pick up our food, and was out quite a long time for a quick to go pickup. I have a feeling this regularly happens, so maybe there is a way they can make the locations clearer on their website. If you are ordering takeout triple check that you have the right location! read more

EL Cerro Grande - Enchiladas poblanos - Mexican Near Me - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

We order Togo And my carnitas Dinner was so dried out and hard. It was horrible couldn't even eat it. Nothing tasted fresh like it used to! We didn't call be cause we tired getting bad service or food and paying a lot of money to get this! The only reason I'm leaving a review Is because I keep getting email about leaving one! Check your food b4 leaving! Make sure it's fresh and not over cooked or like someone left overs read more

Greeted upon entering. Friendly staff. Restaurant was very clean. Music playing in the background which allowed for private conversations. Food was excellent. Came out hot and yummy. Had the beef burritos with rice. Two on the plate. Can't see them in pics because of the lettuce on top. Traditional chimichangas were so good. Nice crunch to the exterior with delicious tender beef on the inside covered with a white queso. The tortilla chips and salsa were very fresh. Salsa had a great "zip" to its taste. Definitely will return to this hidden gem the next time we're looking for Mexican food. read more

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I like this place. They have a good menu and the service is okay. But... they put way too much salt in their ground beef. I realize they probably do that to get you to buy more drinks, but come on! read more

Good food with decent price! I'm definitely coming back! Friendly staff! Good atmosphere! Can't complain!

This is one of my favorite go-to restaurants to meet friends for lunch. But this review will be about the catering! Had a birthday party and ordered El Cerro as it is one of my favorites. Their catering costs are reasonable and they give generous portions. The food is hot - not food that has been sitting around - its fresh! The staff is always so nice and ready to please. Thank you, El Cerro (hwy 544) for making my birthday party a success!! read more

Not the best experience at this restaurant. The service was mediocre and so was my meal to be honest. I've heard really good things about this restaurant so maybe I'll give it another try at another location but sorry to say I was not impressed at all. read more

EL Cerro Grande - Mexican Near Me - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Came to El Cerro in Surfside for lunch yesterday with my Mom and sister. We like this location better than Garden City - the food has more flavor here. My Mom had the Tacquitos, my sister had an enchilada, and I had the chimichanga. Everything was fresh, hot, and delicious! Our waiter was prompt and business-like. Including tip (no drinks), lunch was $60 for the three of us - but welcome to 2024. We left stuffed and satisfied - so we will definitely be back again. BTW - the brisket in the chimichanga and the taquito was amazing! Juicy yet crisp on the outside. So delicious! Great Job, El Cerro! read more

This is the best place we ate at for dinner while staying a week in Myrtle beach. Only reason why it's not 5 stars is because our drink came outside when our food did. Maybe it's because our waiter had tables on both sides of restaurant not for sure tho. read more

Food was good service was pretty good could have been better but it was an hour before closing so I would cut them a break and return. read more

EL Cerro Grande - Arroz Con Camerones - Mexican Near Me - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

June 4th 2022- I was not thrilled with this restaurant at all. For starters, the waiter only brought 2 of the 3 plates out. The third person in our party had to wait over 5 minutes before hers came (which was a salad... like come on!) In the meantime, the two of us who got our food realized our orders were wrong.. (not the protein asked for and an abundance of sour cream that was not even supposed to be on the plate.. I let it go because I didn't feel like waiting for a new dish.) The service was just horrible!! And the food wasn't great either... I got a chimichanga and it had absolutely no flavor to it, I've had better frozen ones! The burritos were greasy and flavorless as well... If you're in the area, I would definitely look somewhere else! Oh and the bill was almost $60 for 3 people..... read more

If you appreciate good Mexican food, don't come here. It's terrible. We had the Carnitas burrito and a Chicken burrito. I don't think they know what a jalapeño is. Food was sooo bland. Maybe that's what people like, because I see so many good reviews here, but we would never go back. This is NOT Mexican food! read more

One Vegan Friendly lunch item Group of 6 of us chose this location for lunch. I ordered the fajitas and to make them vegan they omitted the flesh and substituted with more vegetables, substituted the rice and beans that both have pig fat in them with lettuce, fresh tomatoes and guacamole, and tortillas had animal products so ordered with corn tortillas, hold the sour milk/cream. Server was already familiar with what was/was not vegan so that was super helpful. Salsa was bland but chips plentiful. My friends liked the food well enough, but not enough to come back. This chain needs to offer more vegan options. Service: 5 stars Value: Average (average portion size for price) Taste: 3 stars read more

This particular El Cerro, is my absolute favorite of the three El Cerro's I've been to in the MB area, and it's certainly one of my favorite fajita & margarita joints on the Strand. My other two favorites would have to be Abuellos, and Habernero down in Pawley's. There's good competition around the neighborhood, I must say! As I hinted above, I am huge fan of their fajita Texanas, which has shrimp, steak, and chicken. (That's my favorite dish in all three places I've mentioned). But, on every third visit or so, I need to have the delicious carnitas! Either way, I always leave fat and happy, after we've split a pitcher of margaritas. We've eaten here about ten times, and it's always been completely perfect, (although I always get the same two things haha)! read more

EL Cerro Grande - My favorite-the fajita Texanas, or is it trio? I forget... - Mexican Near Me - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

This is mainly for the bathroom situation, but I'll get to that..... Decor and atmosphere, 5-stars. Food 3 stars, and the food has gotten a lot pricier lately with a corresponding decline in quality and taste. The service, 2-stars. Almost non existent. Had to flag someone down whenever you wanted anything. The restrooms? 0 stars. How can a Mexican restaurant have 4 urinals and only one toilet? It's Mexican food. Poor planning on that one. read more

We've been waiting on our food for over 1 hr 20 mins. We've been through 4 bowls of chips and salsa, and multiple drinks. Staff is friendly, but the time just waiting for our food is ridiculous. Finally got our food, it wasn't bad, but not the best. I'm sure some of our food sat under a heater for quite some time while they had to capture, kill and prepare the rest of our meals ( it took 1 hr 20 mins) to get it. To top it off, they offered no discount or anything for the longest wait I've ever had in a restaurant. Yeah, don't think we'll ever come back here. read more

EL Cerro Grande - View of bar, and large dining room - Mexican Near Me - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

I love coming to this restaurant. You never get bad food or service. I love the atmosphere sure its noisey but hey it's a Mexican restaurant...lol The portions are good size and the mix drinks are to die for. read more

EL Cerro Grande - Who wants a regular margarita when You can have the Purple Margarita...lol - Mexican Near Me - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Food here is always wonderful and delicious! We usually eat here at least once each time we stay at surfside beach!!

Ok so, if you're looking for great food this is a great choice. The food is super good and very reasonably priced for peak season Myrtle Beach prices. Three adults entrées and I got beer didn't cost more than $60 with tip. The wait staff were very good and didn't at all mind stepping in to check on us even though that specific individual may have not been our assigned waiter. They have excellent customer service! Not to mention they have some of the cleanest restrooms I've ever seen at a MB restaurant ever. Way better than the restaurant I paid $50 a head for last night. I say if you love Latino food and want to treat yourself then this is the spot. read more

Food was really good. Service was a little slow but overall ok. We like the atmosphere at this one in Murrells Inlet. unfortunately it looks like the county wants to put a road through where their business sits. read more

Service was okay. The manager at least touched table to see how we were doing. The food was disappointing. Had the chicken mango quesadilla and beef chimichanga. The guacamole had no flavor whatsoever and the rice didn't have any seasoning. Food was bland I don't think I'd come back to try anything else read more

They have take out menus with different prices then the inside menus. The take outs are cheaper but charge you for the inside menus. They won't honor the take out menus. They never get the orders right on takeout.. read more

Delicious!! Such good salsa and food. I had the cowboy chimichanga and the portion was decent and it was covered in tasty queso. Highly recommend! read more

Worst service ever. Will never be back. Had a party of eight and saw our waiter three times in 2 hours. They have some serious issues with this restaurant. Should have zero stars. read more

El Cerro Grande is a good option in this area if you are craving Tex Mex. I come to this area frequently and always have to stop here. I wish their house margarita wasn't so tart and tasting like it came from a mix. The food is pretty good. Will return like always. read more

EL Cerro Grande - Margaritas by the pitcher. $17.00 - Mexican Near Me - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

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This place was great. Me and my wife were out looking for another restaurant which happened to be shut down. While heading back to the Main strip to find something else to eat we noticed this place. The outside is very impressive and clean. As we entered the restaurant I started to be a little concerned with how great the placed looked. We were out looking for a cheaper place to grab a quick bite and we have walked into what appears to be on the more expensive side. We decided to still stay and check it out, and I'm glad we did. Prices for appetizers range from $3-$9 and meals from $9-$16 depending on what your interested in. As I said we were looking for a quick bite nothing too large or expensive. We both had decided on two $10 meals which isn't too bad , but then I noticed they had a "Grande meal" for $12.50 and it was more then enough for a quick meal. The food was very good and for the price it can't be beat. We have a local favorite back home that we swear by and this place is just as great. Service was outstanding and we only waited about 8 minutes for our food. read more

EL Cerro Grande - Very nice. Seating was great with larger booths and tables. They have a back room for larger parties, and also a bar area. - Mexican Near Me - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

We will for sure be back!! My husband loved their Mango Shrimp tacos and I really enjoy their carnitas and salsa!!! The manager greeted us and was so pleasant as he seated us! Omar came around the corner with such a fun and happy disposition! Omar was knowledgeable and helpful with the menu. He checked on us and kept our drinks and salsa full!! We made sure to let the manager know how much we enjoyed our experience and that we will be back!! read more

Chips and salsa are tasty. I ordered a spinach quesadilla and I'm pretty sure there was a Costco sized tub of sauteed spinach in it. :) Hubs likes one of the shrimp dishes that has shrimp, rice, and veggies (can't remember the name, but there is a picture on the menu). Been there twice for that dish. Good selection of tequila and they make their own fruit mixture for margs, if you're into that, along with squeezing fresh limes. Example is the strawberry/kiwi. I witnessed the bartender blending fresh kiwis and berries for this mix. The atmosphere is just okay. Typical of most large Mexican places. read more

Second time here this week. Came after work for a late lunch and some drinks with my coworkers. And, now dinner with hubby. The shrimp salad with lime vinaigrette is great. Hubby had his usual steak fajitas. Always a good place to stop. read more

We come here pretty regularly. Compared to the Carolina Forest and Kings Hwy locations this one is much nicer but service at the others tends a bit faster. It's standard Ameri-Mex food, not bad at all and some is really good. It's not authentic by any stretch though. Then again, this is Myrtle Beach and not Tijuana. I've never had a complaint with the portion sizes and always have food to take home. The bar is pretty well stocked and prices are good. If you generally think that Taco Bell is great Mexican eats at the perfect price then you might think this is a touch high and fancy. If you were raised in Mexico and were hoping for back home cooking, this will be close but not right on. read more

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