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    El Dorado

    3.9 (75 reviews)
    Closed • 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
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    Table side guacamole w these round chips, super good.
    Brittany M.

    We've been hearing great things about El Dorado. So we wanted to check it out on a Monday. To save you the read, we will definitely be back. I really enjoyed everything we ordered. The hostess was very kind and asked if we were ok with our table as the setting sun was shining in. There were plenty of items on the menu that sounded good. Always a nice problem to have! The kids menu prices were $10 or under, which we always appreciate. The kids drinks were about $2.50. We started with the table side guac. It was really good, limey, like we like it & a rough smash. We opted for no jalapeños. My husband got the super wet burrito with shredded beef. It was huge! Price was $18. The beef was very flavorful. I got the enchiladas Suizas - one cheese & one chicken. It was topped with the sauce, avocado slices, and a drizzle of crème fresh. I really enjoyed it. Kids meals we rested: - pastor taco with lettuce added, no beans. - Dino nuggets & fries. My daughter doesn't love Dino nuggets, she's prefer tenders. But, it would be nice if she actually ordered a taco or quesadilla at a Mexican restaurant! That's just her issue. Not the restaurant's. The restaurant & restrooms were very clean. The booths were roomy & comfortable for our family of 4. When I go back, I already know, I'm Getting the Mole.

    2 item combo with enchilada on the left, beans and rice in the middle and tamal on the right

    The service was fine. No issues. Interior is a mix of full booths, standalone tables and booths where half is booth seating and half chairs. It should be good for groups given the space they have. Chips and salsa were brought almost immediately. The chips were light , seemed unsalted but some of the chips seemed on their way to being stale. The food was one of the rare cases where I did not want to finish my food and I most definitely did not want the leftovers. This gringa thinks it's the worst Mexican food she's ever had given how salty the entree food was. The chicken enchiladas were salty as well as tamal. Oddly, the masa of the tamal felt saltier than the pork and that was already a bit salty. So grateful I'd ordered a horchata as well as water at the beginning because both were needed. The glasses they use are also a bit bigger than typical.

    Shrimp tacos with beans
    Steve T.

    Chili verde was bland and so were my wife's shrimp tacos . The beans were okay but they kinda had a soapy taste to them but not so bad that we didn't eat them. The good news is the chili relleno was delicious and worth having again. Place is nicely decorated and servers are nice.

    Shrimp Salad, could be better
    Doug B.

    We recently tried this new Mexican restaurant and came away thinking it has a lot of potential. The owners did a nice job remodeling the space. It has a clean, upscale feel, although it could use some artwork on the walls to make it feel a little warmer. We also noticed there was no background music playing, which made the dining room feel a bit quiet. Music would have really helped create a better atmosphere. This is definitely more of an upscale Mexican restaurant, and the prices reflect that. I had read other reviews mentioning huge portions, but we didn't find that to be the case. The serving sizes seemed pretty comparable to other Mexican restaurants. The complimentary salsa and queso were both very good. The quesa birria tacos whcih came with 3 not 2 tacos per the menu were flavorful, although I thought they had too much cilantro for my taste. My burrito was decent but fairly average. The shrimp salad was probably the biggest disappointment. The shrimp were overcooked, and the dressing tasted mostly like plain vinegar. One surprise was that both the rice and beans were quite spicy. We weren't expecting that, so it might be worth mentioning on the menu. We ordered two margaritas. The first was excellent, but the second was much sweeter, so there seemed to be some inconsistency in the preparation. Service was good throughout most of the meal, but when it came time to pay the bill, everyone seemed to go MIA. We waited quite a while before we could finally get our check. Overall, I think this restaurant has a lot of potential. It's nice to have an upscale Mexican restaurant in the area. We'll definitely give it a couple more tries and see if they work the kinks out because I think this could become a really great addition to the community. I would have given 3.5 stars but Yelp does not allow that. Hopefully after next visit I can increase the rating.

    Donna T.

    Stopped by El Dorado's for happy hour and really enjoyed it! The food was delicious, and you could tell the ingredients were fresh. We went pretty early, so getting a table was easy. The portions were also huge! The three of us barely made a dent in what we ordered (although we are light eaters ). Definitely felt like we got a lot of bang for our buck!

    Green Blossom
    Sylvia C. F.

    When you live a good number of years farm to table, in a Mexican household, you grow up on fresh homemade meals that no one can live up to. I have lived in Dublin for 11 years now and do not eat Mexican food here because it's hard to find it non-americanized. I mean there is a small spot I would go to for good Ceviche, but they stopped serving it. Hard to find good flavors throughout. Until, last night. I went to Dublins newest Mexican Tex-Mex restaurant and I was worried. The reviews aren't all amazing. But they do all mostly mention "soft opening", so what are we doin guys! Soft opening is a way for a new establishment to work out the kinks. So leave feedback, not complaints. They have Big beautiful bar, plenty of dining space. Amazing music, not too loud. And very friendly runners, servers and we spoke with the manager twice, I rarely see a management table touch these days. My Feed back: experience starts at the door. Hostess, even though new and some training , biggest notice was, no smiles, quiet and unsure of where they were going. Smile more, you set the tone for how we, the customers, take in our next encounters. Now the food. Flavors, spices, temps, variety- on spot. The menu is not overwhelming, some amazing staple items. I was taken back to my childhood, when things were blissfully delicious. It made me excited to take my next bite. I was literally dancing in my seat. Drinks- Wowlly schmit! So so good.

    Two combo plate
    Sara A.

    Love me my Mexican food so of course we had to check this place out. Service was good and quick. Chips were ok some were fresh some were a bit stale. Loved the salsas very good flavor and hint of spice. I ordered the shrimp fajitas. Flavor was good big portion mostly onions wish there was a mix of the veggies too. My fav part was the hand made corn tortillas! Hard to find a place that has that. Very very good. Good amount of shrimp. Just the texture was a bit off maybe a little over cooked. The pastor in the crunchy taco was flavorful. Enchilada had good amount of meat. Would like to come back to try their drinks and see if there is an expansion of the menu. The service was good we didn't have to wait to long for ordering any food or drinks. It was pretty quiet music was good not too loud.

    Melissa P.

    We decided to give El Dorado a try on a weeknight just a few days after their initial soft opening. The interior was warmly modern and newly renovated although a tad bit plain, perhaps nodding to the final decor yet to come. The staff as welcoming and professionally efficient throughout our visit. We started at a table and were transferred to seating at the bar at the first available opportunity as requested. The bartender was efficient and friendly, checking in on us frequently. We ordered a margaritas and the flautas. The margaritas were spot on, not too sweet. The flautas were perfect, freshly made just perfectly tender soft and crisp. We had a great experience as part of their soft opening and look forward to more great service and delicious food with an expanded menu in the near future!

    Paloma, Chips & Queso

    I recently visited this brand new restaurant in Dublin with my family during their soft opening! We really enjoyed our time here from the moment we stepped in. The young hostess was very sweet and brought us to our table, At our table our server was very fun and talkative. He made the experience memorable, he was also very knowledgeable about the food and drinks available. It felt like the kind of local restaurant you want to come back to because of the warm and kind people who work there. The ambiance of the restaurant is beautiful, I like how they were able to take some of the elements of the former restaurant who held this space and make it into their own. The way they painted the walls and decorated the place brightened it up in a happy and inviting way with nods to Mexican culture. I love how it is decorated! As for the food and drinks, they were tasty. We all each enjoyed our dishes and drinks! The food was very fresh and you could tell from the looks/taste of the food. The drinks were wonderful too, our waiter even joked that he had brought my Paloma out in a pretty cup just for me. I definitely recommend this place and would love to come back! I heard from our waiter they might have live music in the future!

    Chicken fajitas
    Divya S.

    New up and coming restaurant in Dublin! We enjoyed a nice dinner at El Dorado during their soft opening. The restaurant is very big and clean inside. The vibe is a bit more upscale than other Mexican restaurants in the tri-valley, which is a nice differentiator since we don't have many restaurants like this. For a soft opening, they had a limited menu but it still had a ton of different options. I ordered chicken fajitas and my husband ordered carne asada. We both enjoyed our meals, and felt they were good for the price. I had plenty of fajitas left over for lunch the next day. Service was decent, but with more experience I'm sure it will improve. It was a little slow, but with a huge restaurant and limited servers that's understandable. We'll definitely come back to visit soon!

    Lunch for two $60
    Cheryl G.

    Soft opening Sunday June 28, 2026 Delicious The red and orange salsas are fire with the warm tortilla chips. We started with the fish ceviche which was my favorite. I had the grilled chicken taco salad and he had the shredded beef wet burrito. The rice and beans were flavorful and memorable. The grilled chicken was seasoned well. Quality ingredients with queso fresco and the guacamole was super fresh. We need to come back and try the crispy tacos. Please keep up the service and food quality.

    Combo with chile relleno and crispy taco
    Nancy T.

    Spacious place with booths that can accommodate 6 people. Chips and salsa were served quickly. Chips were thin, crispy and warm, just the way I like. Server was friendly and welcoming. We had table side guacamole which we enjoyed. I had a custom combo of chile relleno and crispy taco. The chile relleno was pretty good. The taco was a bit dry. Friend ordered fajitas which looked good. Other friends had the enchilada mole, another combo. Overall it was good and we would go again, but could still use some improvement.

    Rick T.

    Katherin was amazing as usual. I've been here 5 times and if she isn't working I leave right away lol The food is good too...

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