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El Chico

3.4 (148 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Steak Top Shelf Fajita Quesadillas**
Lauren-Ashley B.

Service is always nice and welcoming. Food is consistently delicious. The 2 times I've came with my boyfriend I ordered the steak fajitas quesadilla. Huge portions, generous on the meat and the steak is flavorful. The beans are good but needs a little more seasoning. Will definitely be back. Queso was good the second time we went and chips are always fresh and thin.

Sharyll H.

Always good food. Service was fast. Place is clean and the vibe outdoors was very nice for a Fall lunch with friends.

Ashley S.

I haven't been to an El Chico in a long time and decided to come here with a friend for dinner. The service was great and our waiter was attentive. I ordered guacamole for the table and it's prepared in front of you. The guacamole was made nicely but could've went with a little less lime. For my entree, I ordered the mama's favorite enchilada dinner (one beef, one chicken) and it came with rice and beans. It is your typical texmex but I enjoyed it.

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Walter W.

The story and Tex - Mex continues! Not many El Chico's left of the once dominant restaurant chain. Mama Cuellar herself would approve of this location. When in Rockwall Tx and you want original Tex -Mex , this is the place. You can still order by number . Had the Dos today , and it was very good . Decor and atmosphere enhance the dining experience. The smell of sizzling fajitas tantalizing!

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Scott C.

El Chico is always a good choice for decent Tex-Mex. Not too many of these restaurants left and this one has been here and been solid for many years. The food and the service is always consistent and the whole family enjoys dining here. It would be nice to see the fountain flowing again, but I'm sure it was a maintenance nightmare.

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15 days ago

Good and service were Great !! It had been several years since I had eaten at El Chico. Looking forward to the next time !!!

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Mediocre food. Wait staff is always friendly though. Much better options for Tex-Mex in Rockwall. Try those first!

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I hate that I now have to drive half a day to eat the best tortilla soup that ever was, but when I do, I never regret it.

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My mother and I had South of the border combos and they were good. Great fast service. I would come back. Chips and salsa were good

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First time stopping here. Food was great! Sort of like Las Palapas in San Antonio. We will stop here the next time we are in the area.

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Chicken tasted like it came out of a frozen bag. The cheese dip was horrible. Service was ok.

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Food is great, service is excellent, and the place is clean and lively. I also really love the new server gentlemen!

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