I was driving by contemplating what I wanted to cook and I saw an early bird special sign so it drove me in. I got seated right away however I had to ask for the early birds menu. The waitress didn't seem too happy about it but then she warmed up. Also, I noticed on Wednesday they have enchilada specials and on Monday they have some half-price appetizers! As you can see the food was plenty for and everything was delicious. I couldn't finish it all! Would definitely go back. I highly recommend for the value and taste. The food also was delicious along with the chip and tasty salsa of course :-) read more

El Chico - Early bird menu 3:30-5:30 - Mexican Near Me - Melbourne, Florida

El Chico Mexican Restaurant 1751 Evans Rd., Melbourne, FL 32904 3 Stars (chain restaurant review) With origins dating back to a Texas county fair in 1926, El Chico Mexican Restaurant has been around for quite a while. In 1926, Alelaida "Mama" Cuellar's tamales were a massive hit at the county fair. Two years later, they opened their first restaurant in Kaufman, TX. The 11th opened in Six Flags Over Texas and is credited with introducing Mexican food to the American masses. In 1940, Mama Cuellar's children opened the first El Chico Cafe in Dallas, TX. Susan was my outstanding service professional for the meal. I asked Susan for an order of their Chorizo Tacos, a Grande Pollo Burrito and a side of chips and salsa. Susan brought my order out in no time and after snapping a few pics, I got to work. I always wonder if cooks smell the ingredients before they start using them OR do they smell them, realize they are not so fresh anymore, and think the dining public won't notice? Either way, this cook deserves strong jobation for this dish. The Chorizo meat was not good; it wasn't rancid, but if you opened the walk-in, I wouldn't be surprised if it was seen beating up the tomatoes as it was undoubtedly turning bad. Moving on to the Grande Pollo Burrito - the hero of this meal. Even though the chicken was a tad on the rubbery side (my guess is heated up in the microwave, but I could be wrong), the rice, beans and other fillings were excellent. While a bit chewy, the chicken was fajita-flavored and served with a beautiful chipotle wine sauce. The rice was cooked to perfection and the frijoles rancheros were succulently seasoned. If the chicken hadn't been nuked, it would have been fantastic. This brings me to what passed as chips and salsa in this cuchara grasosa. Please look at that pic and tell me that's not a cup of ketchup with a smattering of spice sprinkled in. It sure as Texas didn't taste like salsa. The chips were OK, but the salsa was not. Big Boy says, " 20 years ago, this was fantastic Tex-Mex. Today? Too much top-notch competition makes this yesterday's chimichangas." read more

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Located right next to the mall. Not sure how we never knew about this gem. All three adults and three children were so happy with their food and service. Upon walking in staff was very friendly and warm. The decor is very fun and it was well decorated for Christmas. Our server was amazing. Taking care of 6 people of all ages flawlessly and with a big smile on her face. The chips and salsa were delicious. They were kind enough to make a mild salsa for our baby. He had a blast dipping away. For drinks my husband loved his beer. I was so excited to see they had Margarita flights!! They have various flights to choose from. I chose the Blue Miracle. This came with Blueberry Ginger 'Rita, Perfect Patron Margarita, Baja Blue Swirl Rita and Berry Sangria Rita. Every single one was amazing and the price was incredible. For food they offer a great menu for "Little Amigos". The kids meals come with a cookie for dessert. All of the kids loved their options. For the adults I got beef tacos and I thought the portion was amazing and the flavor was great too. My husband also got tacos. They have a hot sauce bar of which my husband LOVED. Overall the experience was stellar. Service is fast. Prices are very fair. We would come back anytime. read more

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Avocado enchiladas had barely any cheese. The appetizer guac had very little seasoning. The server was nice but there were bugs on our table. Our margaritas were the saving grace and they were VERY strong. These will get your moneys worth but overall on the food, I would say to pass. read more

El Chico - Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Melbourne, Florida

The service and atmosphere is welcoming, a nice place to enjoy a meal. I order 2 Old Fashioned beef tacos and they were delicious. I definitely would recommend this place. read more

El Chico - Old fashioned Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Melbourne, Florida

This place surprised me. Very nice decor and the host always is so friendly. Service is quite good as they will answer all your questions and give you good tips on things regarding the food. The burritos and salads are delicious. Now, the burgers...I was shocked at how delicious their burgers were. Outstanding portions even for me with a big appetite. read more

Ordered a steak burrito received a rice and bean burrito, plus a side of rice, plus a cup of beans. Very little steak in the burrito. Shame. They must have been running low on steak. Server said that I just missed the rush. She said she tell the cook... read more

The table side made guacamole was great. The taco dinner was also very, very good. There were two large deep fried flour tortillas as the taco shells. Delicious. I like the ambience of the restaurant and the waitress was very good and friendly. read more

Service started out slow. We sat at a booth in the bar area. She seemed a bit overwhelmed & not in the best mood. Service got better as the evening progressed. The flight was good & worth the $20. Taco Tues is a deal, I'm glad it includes fish & shrimp tacos. 2 for 9.99 or 3 for 11.99 includes beans & rice. The pinto beans were flavorful & soupy, which I enjoyed. We tried the rice & it was pretty bland. The complimentary chips & salsa was tasty, not too spicy. I didn't know they had a sauce bar until i was done with our meal. I saw it on the way to the restroom, which was clean. I asked for hot sauce & she brought Tabasco, which I'm not a fan of. No mention of the other choices on the sauce bar. Anyway, the tacos were cooked nicely & had plenty of flavor. I enjoyed the topping options, not the usual lettuce & tomato. Overall, a good experience. Oh & there's an outdoor seating area. read more

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Great staff Extensive menu Great food Cool atmosphere Family-owned Comfortable & Casual Highly recommend! read more

I adore this place. The staff is genuinely friendly and competent. Surrounded by eclectic and welcoming dining areas, I feel at home. The 'tableside guac' is fabulous, and the El Jefe margaritas are very tasty. The menu has plenty of variety, and also vegetarian options! Most of all, (for us Dog lovers), on the last Saturday of the month, they have 'Yappy Hour' on the patio. Bring your dog, and bring a bag of dog food or treats for donation to the highlighted rescue society, and you'll receive a cup of queso and chips for free. (Nice offer, but it's the giving and social experience that matters most to me!) read more

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We were looking for a place we could go to and waste time and we had our dog with us. Glad to have found such a dog friendly place. We sat outside on the patio with our dog. The hostess was super nice and welcoming and so was our server. Our server brought out a dog water bowl. Some person came out (idk if they were a manager but they worked with el Chico) and started trying to train the dog and asked me for chicken off my plate to give him as a treat. That completely threw me off and I didn't want to give her any. You should have treats in your pocket if you're gonna randomly start training dogs and being a dog whisperer or whatever. Don't ask a customer for chicken off their plate. Either way, the food was good. I got the top shelf fajita quesadillas and they were delicious! The menu is pretty pricey here though, the enchiladas were $16. My daughter got the kids chicken tenders. Kids meals are $7. I would come back but prob not with my dog. read more

El Chico - Top shelf fajita chicken quesadillas - Mexican Near Me - Melbourne, Florida

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30 people for dinner and what a fabulous experience it was!!!! Marcia has been there 26 years and you can tell why. She loves taking care of people and her staff pulls together, like a well oiled machine, to put on a special event. I talked with Marcia a few weeks before this wedding party and she went all out with decorations, special menu and such. It was delightful. I drove in from 9 hours away and didn't have to do anything. Marcia and her team were fantastic! My brother and sister n law live locally and frequent El Chico's because of their great food and atmosphere!!!! read more

The tortilla soup is one of my absolute favorite meals anywhere. However, I ordered my meal as a call ahead take-out. Food was great but service was bad. When I called to tell the restaurant that I was there to pick up the order, I waited 20 minutes before I called back. The hostess told me that everyone was too busy to deliver the food to my car. I had to walk around the restaurant as the take out door was locked. Seriously, not one person could bring the food out?! Aren't I also a customer too? read more

We always enjoy El Chico. Our club has dinner there after our meeting almost every month. Sandy is often our waitress and always does an excellent job handling everything with professionalism and a very friendly manner. Dinners are expertly prepared and always delicious. We couldn't ask for a lovelier way to spend and evening with friends over a delicious dinner. read more

Amber at El Chico is the bright star server that brings us back to eat here time and time again for over 10 years!

Great drinks n carnitas tacos. Apology for no picture , we ate too fast. A good thing. read more

El Chico - Strawberry margarita - Mexican Near Me - Melbourne, Florida

The food here is amazingly good ... I came here for the first time 21 years ago and it's just as good as back then ... I love the welcoming Decor ... and the up best music they play ... Diane was our server and she was great.. I had the steak fajitas and my husband had the steak burrito, both came with rice and beans and there portions were nice ..totally coming back. read more

El Chico - Fajitas steak - Mexican Near Me - Melbourne, Florida

Updated part of first review. I was recently going through my photos and these didn't get posted. This is a all you can eat Mexican restaurant near the Mall in Melbourne. They had a nice salsa Bar where you can get all the salsa you wanted, not sure if still up with covid now. Definitely my Parents favorite Mexican restaurant when they lived there. Had no problems while we ate there. And food was not bad read more

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This is a nice restaurant and so much did I want to love this restaurant and make it my new neighborhood go to. We were sat in the bar. The server was the bartender. 1- I didn't get what I ordered. I didn't say anything because she didn't come and check on us. The food I received tasted overly processed. The QUESO tasted super salty. 2- when we got our bill it was fine but when I paid for it on the POS machine I was overcharged $8.00+. She should have noticed there were additional charges. It felt very calculated and she never let me see the screen before I checked out. The whole experience left a bad taste in my mouth and I won't be back. If you are careful about your bill and pay cash, the bar area would be nice. It's a cute restaurant. read more

amber is the nicest worker in the place and she treats you like she wants to be treated she is the nicest I love her the food is amazing.

Better than your average Mexican chain restaurant. The meals are a little pricey, but the portion sizes make up for it. The loaded nachos($14) say they feed 3-4, and the 6 people at my table couldn't finish it. I also got the fajita steak enchiladas, and I was disappointed because it was so delicious, but I was too full of nachos to eat much of it. Great flavor, well cooked, not too greasy. And the hot sauce bar let's you customize your spice level with one (or more) of any 9 hot sauces. read more

El Chico - Fajita enchiladas. Wow - Mexican Near Me - Melbourne, Florida

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Amber who is a longtime server at lunch knows how to be an excellent server. Something that is super rare nowadays. She is super friendly and cares. The food was good and quick. The restaurant is clean and has a welcoming atmosphere and fair prices. Kiddie corner is a different Mexican restaurant. The servers are not attentive, food inconsistent and the booths look dirty w chipped paint. El Chico is my Mexican restaurant of choice here in Melbourne. read more

El Chico Mexican Restaurant has been open in Melbourne since 1998. They have a menu loaded with a variety of Items to please a wide range of customers. They are dog friendly and have outdoor dining available. I ordered the Old Fashioned Tacos and my daughter ordered Mama's Favorite Tacos. They were very similar with the exception of guacamole and sour cream. Both tasted delicious and were served with moist meat that was flavorful. Our waitress was very friendly and quick to make suggestions and offer refills. read more

El Chico - Taco Dinner - Mexican Near Me - Melbourne, Florida

Great food everything we have tried is the best and the servers are so attentive they make it a special place the music makes you feel like your in Mexico! Must try read more

Our waitress was Carla and she was pretty bueno. Except for her pouring a soda all over my son without even realizing she had the glass tipped over. And nothing was taken​ off the bill to make up for it. Getting a​ table seemed harder then it should have been and the manager working the floor was the problem. We sat and ordered. They really pushed the​ queso so we got the white..... it was horrible. Like white water. NO real flavor and would not even stick to the chips it was so runny. YUCK. Our entrees​ came out together and it was good to see another server expedite​. The chimichanga​ was good but the cheese dip soaked into the tortilla bowl. The quesadilla​ was ordered no sour cream. They scraped it off. My burrito​ was tepid, The cheese on top was not even melted...should have been clue one. The contents were just warm. Not even close to being hot. Not the best Mexican​ in town....check my other reviews to know where that is. Not worth the drive over the bridge. #KurtsBestEats @KurtsBestEats @yelpmiami @yelp #yelpmiami #yelpbrevard @yelpbrevard read more

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had to download the Yelp app!!! El Chicos served me DOG SH!T for food i ordered the "mama sampler" disgusting tamal made by a 3yo with 7/eleven beef , Enchilada was canned food, only thing i ate was the chile relleno i almost threw up in the restaurant also i didnt even bother on the nasty taco or the rice i got DIARREAH at home im Mexican and this place was offensive to what they call food read more

The Christmas decorations are the best I've seen in town. Food was ok. Service was really friendly. I had a Californian Quesadilla.

It is hard to write reviews when places are closed, due to Corona '20. So, it was a welcome chance to dine in at El Chico, with my handsome son. Sanitized and Social Distanced, we felt very comfortable within. We sat near the bar, which was closed, so that helped even more. My son ordered the Tres Banditos, which consists of a burrito filled with beef and topped with queso, a chicken burrito topped with sour cream sauce & a bean burrito topped with chili. With rice & refried beans. He really enjoyed his selection, and that's coming from a 23 year old eating machine! LOL I got the Mama's Sampler. That is a cheese & onion enchilada and two tamales topped with chili con carne, a Chile Relleno with ranchera sauce & a crispy beef taco. With rice & refried beans. All of it was very good, but I especially liked the Chile Relleno! Perfectly coated and cooked to a light brown on the outside, the thrill is watching that white ooey gooey Mexican cheese spill out like hot lava...Oh YES! El Chico fixed our Mexican food craving, quite well. Muy Bueno! read more

Great lunch spot!! Margaritas are amazing and lunch specials are very cheap. The chips are thin and crispy and the queso is amazing!

UPDATE during COVID| This staff went above and beyond when we ordered pick-up the other evening! Even though we live like 20 minutes away they made sure the food was hot and fresh by the time we got it home! We will continue to support amazing businesses like this one during these crazy times! Thank you for your outstanding food and service. My original review will stay because I want everyone that reads this to know how amazing you are! Thank you!!! WOW! What an incredible meal!!! Everyone from the manager Marcia, to the waitress Jennifer made our first visit here amazing! The service, attention to detail, and overall customer service is something you just never see anymore! My husband and I stopped in for lunch. We started with table side guacamole, fresh chips and salsa. The manager heard it was our first visit and brought out a special Queso for us to try. YUMMY! My husband had a combo platter with a Chili Relleno, Enchilada, and taco. I had a couple tacos al alacarte. The food was more than enough and we were both happily stuffed when the entire restaurant fil with the most amazing smells of their Mexican apple pie- OMG!!!! Heaven on a plate!!!! See picture below!!! We had to try it! It had cinnamon ice cream on top! Wow! I didn't even want dessert but I couldn't stop eating this! If I could give this place more stars I would! Apparently they even have a "YAPPY HOUR" and you can bring your dogs to the patio and get free queso if you donate dog food to the highlighted rescue of the day! How cool is that! Family friendly, concerned about people AND furry friends, and amazing food! What's NOT TO LOVE! I love this place and can't wait to come back and try their fantastic looking margaritas! Thank goodness Cinco De Mayo is right around the corner! Apparently this is the best party in town! Thanks Marcia for a GREAT EXPERIENCE! Military discount TOO! Outstanding all the way around! read more

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This is a great TexMex restaurant to be a thousand miles from home (Texas). A year later and we are back with the same great TexMex food and great service. This restaurant definitely brings back fond memories of South Texas. read more

Repeat customer. Always great service and food. Large portions! I had a cup of tortilla soup and it came in a bowl. Also had the chicken and mushroom enchiladas. Lots of leftovers. Yummy. read more

So glad I came back! After a less than stellar experience YEARS ago, I decided to give El Chico another chance. Chips and salsa are fantastic and the server, Allie recommended a number of special items - I tried the chimichurri salmon. The meal was SO delicious, delicious salmon with perfectly roasted fresh veggies. Allie also recommended a seasonal dessert - key lime pie...perfect! Another server, DJ, checked in -- these servers made the experience so great. Stop by El Chico - ask for Allie's section. If it's full, ask for DJ. read more

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Was just there with my boyfriend and ordered as usual chicken chimichanga. To say that the chicken cubed pieces that I randomly found in the doughy chimi along with canned all vegetable medley? Was down right discussing. I will not ever go in there again , in fact I will try the Mexican restaurant across the street. Waste of money. read more

This is our favorite Mexican restaurant in Brevard for the consistent high quality food and service. They seem to always be the right amount of busy -- packed enough to remind you people love it but not too much where it becomes a zoo. A very nicely themed place to have a meal. The fajitas are massive and incredible (I recommend the mushroom chicken). The taco salad is approximately the size of Montana. The tableside guac is epically fresh and delicious. And how can we forget the hot sauce bar, which has something for fans of every heat level? Overall it's just an excellent place. Enjoy. read more

El Chico - Mama 's Favorite Top Shelf Guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Melbourne, Florida

I finally ate at El Chico! Excellent decision it was too! My wife and I both got the All- you- can- eat lunch special, so delicious and a bargain at $10.99! Service was stellar on top of that. Needless to say, I'll be back to try their fajitas next time. read more

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Great service, the food was well seasoned. I ordered a enchilada/fajita combo with refried beans and Mexican rice. It was delicious and filled with onions, peppers and tomatoes with a sour cream sauce and l ordered a side a guacamole, hmmm very tasty meal. The enchilada had onions and cheese, the fajita had chicken and the rest of the goodies in it. The decor of the restaurant was fabulous. I promise to take pictures next time l go. I was very hungry the night l went and my party was the last entry before they closed. So, l didnt want to push it. The atmosphere was very friendly and very comfortable. I will be back. read more

The food here was honestly some of the worst i have had in a very long time . Food was lacking flavor . I ordered the carnitas tacos which the meat tasted unseasoned and bland. Not an authentic restaurant at all. i will say the service was also mediocre , my server was the bartender who only table tapped our table once after ordering . She also was not too busy , and she walked by our table multiple times and didn't stop by .This place had potential to be good but the food really disappointed me . I will say the ambiance isn't too bad the restaurants Christmas theme is very cute . But will not be returning ! read more

I've visited this Mexican restaurant on several occasions, from lunch to dinner or just drinks. I'll detail them below. During lunch, the service has been very fast. They do offer a scaled down lunch menu, which is great because most of the businesses in the area don't offer afternoon siestas. I usually go with something from the numbered section. The Seis is my favorite, which is chicken enchilada, rice and beans. They do offer an "All You Can Eat Mucho Lunch" which I have not been brave enough to order. One of my friends did order it (yes, I have friends, don't laugh), he seemed pretty satisfied after finishing it. Overall dinner service has been good. There were a couple of times when I felt the order took too long or maybe the waiter/waitress had been around enough, but nothing bad enough to where I'd stop coming here. The dinner portions are pretty large. My favorite is the Chicken Grande Burrito (see pic I posted earlier). One time I tried the Chicken Fajita Chimichanga, I did not enjoy it. It was way too oily for me and I only ate about half of it. This is good because it didn't agree with my stomach for the rest of the night. If you have room after your meal, I'd highly recommend the fried ice cream. I've also been there after work for drinks with friends (are you still laughing that I actually have friends). You can't go wrong with the Ultimate Margarita or the Durango Daiquiris. read more

El Chico - Chicken Grande Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Melbourne, Florida