Wait Staff 8/10 Food Quality 8/10 Cleanliness 8/10 Overall Score 8 I don't rate locations based on pricing but if I did this location would get dinged for that simply because for the food you order when you are with your family the bill can hit you hard here. I gave an overall score of 8 because I do believe that food is great and the service is friendly and accommodating. I would recommend they work on lowering the prices or implement a meal of the week that is discounted to entice customers in. An overall score of 8 is respectable and not every restaurant earns it but this one does. read more

A beautiful, colorful Mexican restaurant with excellent service and good food. This space is bright and fun. We shared nachos supreme and fresh guacamole. Management went above and beyond to let us sample a cake as we considered buying one for a birthday party. We loved our visit. read more

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I stopped in for dinner with the family after watching my nephews play baseball. My nieces said they loved this spot. There were 12 of us. They seated us right away and took our drink orders. I started off with guac, salsa and queso. I was on my own with the guac lol. But the kids loved the queso. The salsa was also tasty with a little kick. I ordered the taco salad with shredded chichen. I cannot process green peppers but was told they were tiny and the chicken was cooked for several hours which for me means it shouldn't bother my tummy. The taco salad was delish. I added the rest of the guac and some salsa. The chicken was tender and tasty and seasoned well. My Mom is a picky eater at 84 and I was happy to see chicken tenders on the kids menu. Mom ate them up! Dad also liked his meal. Bonus, they served Pepsi products which made me and the family happy. The servers were attentive and friendly. I would come back again! read more

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The best of the best. Quesadillas el colonial. Cheese sauce. And get the cheesecake ! Truly exceptional food!

The service was wonderful, the margarita was perfect and the dinner was delicious, but the dessert (I had carrot cake) was absolutely amazing!! read more

Consistently good food and service. Love the background music very relaxing. Very fast pickups if you don't want to go inside.

We got tacos and margaritas Overall thoughts: AMAZING service and so tasty PRESENTATION & CREATIVITY- I believe all food is art. This meal was presented well. Even the plates were really nice. QUALITY & TASTE- Everyone has their own opinion of preferences of taste. This meal was so delicious. We got extra sauce with the tacos. So good. SERVICE & HOSPITALITY- One aspect of a great experience at an establishment is the service of the staff. At this location, they were so friendly. Giving us recommendations and making sure we were happy. VARIETY OF OPTIONS- Some establishments offer very diverse menu. At this establishment, they had lots of options BANG FOR YOUR BUCK? Is this too expensive for the quality of food? YES!! EXTRA NOTES: give it a try read more

Fast friendly lunch with tasty food. The lunch menu had a good amount of options but not a lot of variety in those options though. Overall definitely worth a stop when in the area. read more

Good food and wonderful people that run the place. The queso is the bomb. Portions are generous and the to-go operations are smooth as silk.

Food, Service and Ambiance, yes, all the above, El Colonial is tops. After living in Southern California for almost 30 years, we were picky about Mexican restaurants and thank God, we were turned on to El Colonial. The staff is awesome, Joaquin makes you feel comfortable and I love the street tacos. The cakes that they bake are to die for, you must try the cheesecake! Tell them that the Geers recommend El Colonial for a great experience. read more

The food here is always great, they give you good size portions. I really like everything on the menu but I love their shrimp street tacos. The service is great, they are quick to get refills and check that your food is satisfactory and if you need anything. read more

Delicious food, extremely friendly and accommodating staff, and nice atmosphere. They also have delicious desserts!

The food and service are always great at El Colonial! Service is always quick and the food tastes great!!

Deserts! Really really good tres leche :) Enjoyed the food but will be back for the deserts !! read more

We love this place. The Ortiz family gets it. Delicious food for a good value. Clean too.

Deal Dash order... it has been 5+ years since I have eaten here. I ordered from Deal Dash today. Pics enclosed. Asked for no rice, beans only...received no beans OR rice. $21.00 for 1 serving of chicken, chorizo, chips & salsa. Why not have the same serving sizes via home delivery vs. In-store? read more

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Very good food and friendly service. The restaurant is very clean and has a nice atmosphere.

Love El Colonial! The food is always great, the staff is friendly and the service is fast!

Awesome service and food consistently. Well run business. Always recognized and they appreciate your business.

Delicious food. I can't stress this enough. I was weary, having just moved from California- but this place so far is the only place like the Mexican food back home. Quick service. The food came quickly. The waiter was attentive. The people who work there are nice. The prices are reasonable. Great salsa! read more

Everything is always great and fast. Diego and his team do a wonderful job at El Colonial.

Good food. Good service. Small place. The tres leches cake was truly awesome. Fish tacos are recommended.

Multiple times here. This time I tried the taco flight: steak, shrimp, and pastor. The tacos were piled high and I enjoyed all the sauces. Recommend to spray the fresh lime juice for an added flavor. Great job all! read more

Great food! Always hot and fresh. Good prices! They are a bit more pricy than their competitors but the food quality is absolutely worth it!

Fabulous service and food chefs kiss delicious!!! Highly recommend will be going back before I leave for home.

My wife works in this area and always heard about how good this place was. Like all the Mexican restaurants in Grayson, I was disappointed to find a 5-1 waiter to waitress ratio. I hate waiters. I'm quite sure they are intimidated by the "alpha male" aura that radiates from me and I'm certain they sabotage my food. Fortunately this night my regular "Fonzie" demeanor was absent. I ordered the Racherito because I have a very old Ranchero and I wanted to hear my waiter roll his 'R's. I envy that ability. Can you over cook stir-fry steak strips? I thought they seemed a bit dry. Nothing my magic remedy can't fix. Fortunately they had A1 sauce. It was pretty good but not the panacea that had been described. I can't hardly enjoy eating until I get my main left chewing molar back. It's been gone going on two years now. I favor my right chewing and as a result those teeth are rotting out of my head too. read more

El Colonial - Mexican Near Me - Russell, Kentucky

Upon entering you get the feel you are in a Mexican restaurant. Chips and salsa are brought to you upon seating. The salsa comes in a small carafe which you pour into bowls. I ordered a burrito. I have had better and I have had worse. Nothing stood out good or bad about it. I would go back again. Decent place but nothing special. read more

Visiting from NE Ohio. First time dining at this establishment. Food was excellent! Wife said they were the best Chimichangas she's ever had. Service was as good as the food. Staff is very friendly and attentive. Will dine here again next time we are in town. read more

Love their chunky guac, great service, birthday sombrero and song. Our grandaughter turned 8 and got complimentary fried mexican ice cream with whipped cream. She loved it!! Great food. My favorite is the Pollo Delgalado. read more

The food was ok but the servers were not good but overall it's a pretty good restraint

We love this place!! The food is always wonderful They even accommodate our low carb diet! The service is always wonderful. David is amazing. We highly recommend this restaurant! read more

Nice service. Tasty food. Recommend. Well prepared. Used delivery. Well packed. Will definitely try again.

Really good. The flavor of the salsa they bring is bland, but if you ask for a "hot salsa" it's really good. THAT is what they should be serving! It's very tasty. It's also $.99. That is crazy. That's the reason for two stars. I didn't know it was extra until I got the bill. BUT with that said, I ordered the chimichangas and a queso also. The chimi's were really good and I would order them again. The queso was ok, but not a lot of flavor. Exceptionally hot though. Like super thin runny that wouldn't harden. Only are a little because it was so hot (temperature). Overall the place has good service, good food from what I can tell, and it's clean. I'd eat here again if I was brought here, but I might try some of the other places in town before I drove myself here. read more

El Colonial - Mexican Near Me - Russell, Kentucky

Great food and great customer service! My wife and I have been eating there since it opened. Juan the owner is a super nice guy to the public. I have seen him offer free things to the customers. The take out is fantastic also. read more

By far my favorite Mexican restraunt to visit. Workers are extremely kind and actually take the time to get to know you. Food is consistently wonderful. Very clean and fresh environment. The owner is usually walking around making sure everything is to your liking and saying hello to everyone. read more

El Colonial - Mexican Near Me - Russell, Kentucky

One of the best (if not THE best) Mexican food around and their desserts are out of this world! I love the curbside pickup.

Best Mexican Food by far. They have the best Salsa and the food is always fresh and hot.

The service was decent. Our waitress was attentive and friendly despite having to be the one to handle the majority of tables herself. The host walked past a few empty tables to seat the three of us at a small table that had been moved half way into the main traffic path of the restaurant resulting in a cool breeze being created by the multiple elbows just nearly grazing the back of my head. The food was standard Mexican fare. The Fajitas Jalisco was average tasting and consisted roughly of 15% mix of steak, chicken and shrimp, 5% grilled tomatoes, 10% grilled onions, and 70% grilled green peppers. The Fajita Nachos with grilled chicken that my wife ordered had very little chicken, a LOT of onions and a heavy covering of cheese which unfortunately was mozzarella rather than queso blanco. Great for pizzas, not so good for fajita nachos, or most Mexican dishes for that matter. The price was also higher than similar restaurants in the area for comparable dishes. Also a small side (roughly 2-3 ounces) of queso blanco for dipping was $3.20. While far from being the worst place I have ever dined at I will most likely continue onward to either Ironton, Oh. or Ashland, Ky. the next time my family decides the would like Mexican while we are in the area. read more

You won't find a better family than the ones that own this restaurant! Great authentic food with service that is out of this world! Make sure to let them know it's your birthday if you come for a GREAT surprise! read more

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I love this place. We have eaten here many times, our food and service is always spot on. Our last two visits were girls day dinners, we had the margaritas both times and they were the best I have had around here. The food is great but seriously, get the margaritas. read more