Local pros told me to check them out and I'm glad I did. It's huge inside which normally means basic. BUT I was incorrect. Bartender super cowgirl sweet, clean, and fast! The food was such a pleasant surprise. I paid more than I normally would but it was huge and tasty. Go thru and tell them PK sent you. #DrKindness read more

El Chico - Chicken grande burrito - Mexican Near Me - Granbury, Texas

Celestial was very good server. However, as good as she was, the food was subpar at best. I have NEVER had as bad of tortilla soup as I did today. There was no broth. It was a reddish brown GRAVY. It simply was not eatable. The quesadilla was extremely greasy. We have eaten here before but do not intend to go back! read more

We went for the Tuesday night fajitas for 2 for the price of one and they have only gotten better. They have remodeled.The beef fajita have a really good taste. You get a plate of rice and beans for each along with 2 setups with sour cream, guacamole, pico and cheese. It is a huge amount of food. My wife and I both get full and we have enough for 1 more meal at home. The restaurant is clean and well lite. Not too noisy unless it is packed. Our service was good and the waitress was attentive and we were a party of 10. $37 out the door for the special with 2 fountain drinks and 22% tip. One of the best deals in town. If you like dessert I highly recommend the Mexican Apple pie dessert. read more

Stopped for lunch on vacation. We had the lunch Taco salad. It was very fresh and a good portion The dressings were great I had avocado ranch , hubby had chipotle ranch. Chips and salsa was good and great service. Good value !!! read more

We love going to El Chico and being helped by the best server there, Suzi! The food is consistently good and Suzi is awesome, our favorite.

I used to like this place. I don't know what changed, but I feel like the staff doesn't really care anymore. I stopped getting actual mexican food due to the spices. The new spices mess with my stomach. So, I started getting the American food and now they are messing that up. The staff was mad when I would point something out. I finally ordered a corn dog and they gave me a spoiled one on a dirty plate. I don't recommend them anymore. read more

El Chico - This was my corndog, the exact color and everything. - Mexican Near Me - Granbury, Texas

I had dinner with my girlfriend last night, and we had a great experience, our waiter. Fernando was very attentive, and his service was excellent. Food was great too. We'llbe back soon. read more

Food is almost always good but the service slips a bit every day. There is not enough servers and the staff serves food and runs the bar. Prepare to be ignored. read more

Excellent service + really good food + affordable prices = returning customers! We were in Granbury to run an errand and needed to kill time. Because CVS was on our agenda, we looked for a non-chain restaurant nearby and found El Chico. What a gem!! Its at the end of a strip mall so there is plenty of parking and easy in/out. We were greeted and seated immediately upon walking in the door and were then greeted by our server Cristian right away. Cristian was super friendly and attentive - he never left us hanging and our lunch was top notch. We enjoyed Tex Mex for 2 for only $24. We got an appetizer to share, 2 entrees and a dessert to share. Everything was flavorful and delicious! El Chico is a total gem and we'll be back. read more

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Me and my family have been dining here since we moved to Granbury back in 2007ish. Our favorite server, Fabi, is still serving and is the best! She always makes sure our dining experience is awesome. We love El Chicos. Great food, service and atmosphere!​ read more

Great food and great service. Ashtin was our server and had such a kind positive attitude. I

El Chico is my go to Tex Mex restaurant in Granbury. The food is amazing, the drinks are cold, and Felicia is the best bartender/ server!

We're out for lunch with the kiddos. Ordered off the lunch menu. Food was great and our server Felicia was awesome. Very attentive and had a smile on her face. Will definitely be back again. read more

I'm usually not one to vote for the chain restaurants, but I have to say this El Chico is pretty worth it. They have a great bar with nice staff that take good care of me when I want to go in and have a quick drink while waiting for it to go order. I've been in a few times that they've been swamped and found the bar less than clean, but from my years of experience of bartending that happens when you're busy! They seem to keep a pretty steady crowd in there, and the menu is good. Solid all around Mexican spot. read more

We made our selections from the lunch menu. I had the lunch fajitas combo. The chicken was good, but the beef was outstanding! Very moist and tender. My husband got the Uno, which he said was ok. Chips and salsa were good, which is a key factor for us. The service was excellent. Bottom line, it was a good enough experience to come back and try something else. read more

I like the bean and ground beef nachos and the server was very pleasant and accommodating Fernando took good care of me happy hour is a good time to come and enjoy the newly remodeled atmosphere, I will be back and recommend to my friends read more

Stopped into El Chic, bartender was Fernando! Great service and food. Will definitely be back! Great atmosphere!

Felicia is one of the best bartenders in town. The food and service is amazing. Must try spot in Granbury.

We have lunch every Sunday, the staff always have a table for us and the food is excellent good plain country Mexican style. Proprietor is slowing repairing old building issues but it's a great atmosphere with fun Mexican charm and music. Hot plates, and quick service, good guacamole and the tortilla soup is thick and full of chicken, tortilla strips, and a rich hot broth poured on at the table. A plus! read more

First time ever writing a yelp review. I just left the restaurant and was very disappointed. The chicken for my chicken fajitas was very bland... no seasoning. When I got my bill it was charged with an extra entree for another $10. After they fixed that bill I received my second one with the wrong entree uncharging me an extra few dollars. Paid for it and left a good tip but still it was not a good experience. Will not be returning! read more

We eat there at least once a week Felicia is always friendly and a go getter she always there for her customers

We have gone twice this week. Yumm yumm I ordered the salmon chimichurri both times Oh my so so good. The portion of salmon was small but so very tasty. Hubs ordered chicken fajitas , grandson ordered chicken fajita bowl. Ordered ordered chicken enchiladas. I tried those they were very good. Service was good, chips n salsa are good too. I wish the salmon portion was a tad bigger. Mu husband's fajitas were also small portion. That would be the only thing needing improvement. read more

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We really liked it! Another wonderful meal! Can't find anything wrong. Great attentive server. We really enjoyed both our meals. The only difference of opinion is my hubby says the con carne sauce isn't his favorite bc it reminds him of Wolf Brand Chili but I personally really like the taste. I haven't had a bad experience yet eating here. It's a very convenient location, reasonable prices, and the wait staff is always on top of refills and service overall! read more

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Food is EXCELLENT, service is EXCELLENT, the only complaint I have is the booths smell like urine and need replacing.

Service was great food was good, however the red sauce made my ulcers talk to me. I'm sure it was just me, most people probably wouldn't been bothered. read more

The best apple pie I've ever had, and over a long lifetime, I've had lots of apple pie!

Good food and good prices on the lunch specials. The place was nice and clean.$5 margarita of the month.

Food just doesn't taste the same. Very bland food. Service has been slow each time we go. read more

El Chico is my fams forever home for Tex-mex here in Granbury. Consistently stealing my heart. Always treated like family. Food always bussin'! Especially that burrito bowl tho! Attached a pic. read more

El Chico - Burrito bowl! - Mexican Near Me - Granbury, Texas

I was surprised by my meal tasting so good at a chain restaurant. I got their burrito bowl and I really liked it. Our server kept soft drinks flowing through an extended conversation and the area was conducive for conversation. read more

Denied services. Seen waitresses running to the kitchen. Lady said closed nowbusp shoes 10. Very poor service. People still eating and refused us having 50 minutes till closing......,rude reception wanted me pull up site. If you close at 9 then change on google especially pulling seafood on a trailer!!!!'nnm. N mmm!!!!!!!!!'nnm. N. Yep sucks ! 3girls ran after sitting there 5 minutes looking for help‍‍‍‍‍‍ read more

Delicious food at affordable prices!! Love this place monad my family's favorite Tex mex in Granbury!! Wonderful service and great ambiance!!! read more

I'm a first time El Chico customer and I will definitely be coming back! The service here was above and beyond and the food was fantastic! Hot and fresh and good portions (I got myself the chicken enchiladas) very delicious read more

Well Dad and I were looking for someplace new to try, and our first choice was closed on Sunday, so we hit El Chico's instead. As soon as I sat down I thought, "Oh crap, this is a chain." Not sure why it did not dawn on me sooner (I try to avoid chains, preferring locally owned options instead). So obligatory chips and salsa: OK, nothing special. Kudos for individual salsa bowls though (unless I'm dining with my wife, not having my own bowl kinda grosses me out). Looking over the menu the chili relleno enchilada catches my eye... I'm a fan of both enchiladas and rellenos (my benchmark dish), so this is the route I take. Dad goes for some tamale dish. While we are waiting for our food, dad and I both have the same question... Where's the seafood? The sign out front (I'll get the picture up shortly) clearly says seafood and steak... While there are a few steak-like items on the menu, the seafood is really pushing it. Does a couple of shrimp dishes constitute seafood? Oh well. Food arrives. It's ho hum. Not sure why it did not occur to me, but wrapping a tortilla around a chili relleno is really not much of a dish. It was OK, but not something I'd ever order again. Dad had similar thoughts about his tamales. Bottom line: We'll stick the locally owned options. Oh, but if you do come for lunch on Sunday, bring your church bulletin as it will net you 20% off on your bill... I wonder if that includes adult drinks? I kinda like the irony of that. read more

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When you first pull up into the restaurant looks like your normal cafe. Inside the restaurant has plenty of seating and spaces if you have a big party and visiting. Walking into the restaurant it's a nice vibe not too many people. Cara was an awesome waitress, very polite and relatable. Caring and sweet. The service was quick and delicious. For an appetizer I got the top shelf guacamole and the top shelf queso. The queso has ground beef in it. Top shelf guacamole has was made in front of us and made fast it has tomato, jalapeño, avocado, and cilantro I believe. Both were a nice subtle spicy with fresh taste. My taco salad had rice and beans on the bottom of the corn. I chose chicken for my protein which is a chunky cut, soft and tender. We also got the brisket enchiladas nice and tender pulled apart beautifully nice crunchy onion. For dessert we got the apple pie, the sopaipilla, and sundae brownies. The sopaipilla was doughy and fluffy the brownie tasted good but the bourbon butter was over powering overall it is delectable but I would ask for it on the side. The apple pie had a sugar and cinnamon top and the middle had apples but the apple pieces were mushy and the cinnamon ice cream was absolutely fantastic by its self. I thought this place was great all in all. We will be coming back again next year. read more

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Typical Tex-Mex food. The Asada and Enchiladas are spicy and delicious. Their margaritas need some help.

One star because first impressions is everything. First off service is good. Not a problem at all. When you open the door the smell of an old locker room hits you in the face. Mildew and dirty socks. Yuck! They really need a good deep cleaning or fresh air! That entry way clearly is the problem. Now we have a Hair in the food!!! This place needs to be closed. read more

I am the worst when it comes to helping restaurants and would give a O rating if Yelp would let me. El Chicos was fabulous for a granbury restaurant. Service was great. Ordered mixed grill fajitas and I had no complaints. Again the service was excellent. Everyone was waited on, not just me. I'll be back. read more

We recently moved back to Granbury, and couldn't wait to eat at El Chicos again! We decided to go after church, and I am glad we did! The food was EXCELLENT! Our server was the best! Her name was Holly and I didn't see her stop moving for 2 seconds. They were very busy, and she handled it better than I could have imagined! Drinks were constantly full, same goes for chips and salsa! I did notice some of the other employees didn't seem to happy to be there, but everyone has bad days! read more

If I could give the place a less than one star rating I would. I have eaten at El Chico since they opened. The new owner has a racist manager who has run off all the best servers and hired disgruntled people who have zero food handling safety in action ever. I was disgusted last night by a server who was indifferent, kept wiping his nose and hair then handling food and drink. I will NOT be going back! read more