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    El Dorado

    3.2 (98 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Mexican
    Closed 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    mojarra 33. Mojarra Frita con Papas Fritas
    Laurel W.

    good service, food quality, decor, cleanliness, and portion size. Would recommend to stop by!

    a large platter of seafood
    Mike M.

    The seafood platter was on the itinerary for a reason on my food trip through 14 states. Everything was cooked awesomely. The squid and fried shrimp stood out but no weaknesses. My only fault given the money I spent was they advertised crab legs on it but there were none on my plate. Given the size of my meal I felt too guilty asking for them.

    Andrea M.

    Brought a friend here for her birthday and she loved it! I've been coming here since I was young and I've always liked the food. The pineapple water is good, not too sweet but just right. The fajitas are delicious, steak is a little over cooked but it wasn't bad! I had plenty of leftovers. Sometimes there is live music, not today, but it is a plus when there is! The menu has plenty of options for everyone! Lots to choose from so it may take a while to read through the menu. I love taking a group and ordering parrilladas (super large portions) so don't go too crazy! They're filled with a lot of good food! Authentic Mexican food at good prices. Make sure you buy some Mexican candy as you pay at the counter!!! Food: 4 stars Price: 4 stars Service: 3.5 stars Cleanliness: 3.5 stars Overall Experience: 4 stars

    21. Fajitas de Bistec de Res
    Chloe I.

    My friend and I went here Sunday night for dinner and it was very busy when we were there. We had multiple different waiters ask us if we needed anything throughout our meal. We were allowed to sit anywhere and we're greeted with smiles all around us from everyone that worked there. We split the steak fajitas and they were delicious!! We will be back again!

    Fish tacos. Order a la carte. $2 each.
    Sarah G.

    I'd heard of El Dorado before and we had lunch here recently to use up a Restaurant.com coupon. I will say that the prices were pretty obscenely cheap, as we really had to work hard to spend $30 for 2 people at lunchtime. As such I think we had a pretty good sampling of the menu offerings - though I'm not really a fan of seafood Mexican dishes (except fish tacos!), and their platters are apparently what El Dorado is known for... oh well. Unless they make all their other dishes differently, I think we still got enough of an idea to say that ultimately things just didn't have a lot of flavor. Seems impossible, right? Still, that was our take-home message of the meal. Guacamole, chips, salsa, fish tacos, chicken enchiladas, steak torta and margaritas. It was all edible. It all included good ingredients. It just didn't impress me. The interior of the restaurant was festive and clean. Soccer on the TVs and loud mariachi music playing from the jukebox. A large and detailed menu with nice pictures (though it was mostly in Spanish). We were probably also the only people in the restaurant that didn't speak Spanish. For anyone who's afraid of that type of culture shock I would say don't worrk (if I were recommending you go here, which I'm not really). I don't know... it just left me a little disappointed. Especially with so many other restaurant options within walking distance. I can't see a reason I'd make it back to El Dorado anytime soon.

    My choice, every time.
    Darby H.

    This place is on point. Low key and chill with delicious food. It did take awhile to order and the waitress brought it all out a little a a time but we didn't care because we were full and satisfied at the end. I don't eat seafood but my table mates ate the shared seafood platter with smiles and messy fingers. My ribeye was tasty but it was thin and seemed a little pricey for the amount of steak I was paying for. Overall, we'll be returning here and recommending it to others.

    Tacos. Carne asada
    Cher H.

    Cool little restaurant. I came in the day on a week day. Ordered 3 carne asada tacos. Little on the oily side. The chili came in a plastic bag which I thought was strange. Tacos could use a little flavor. I thought the beef was lacking a little flavor. Staff seemed friendly. Place seemed clean.

    Tutti S.

    There is no way to give negative 5 stars so it's their lucky day, they get 1 star. What a difference from my previous visit. They brought my sister the wrong dish, she sent it back to the kitchen and they still tried to charge her. Our expensive order was drenched in old oil and nothing in the dish was remotely fresh or even hot. We sent it back and the new dish came out the exact same way. I tried to force myself to eat some but it just wasn't happening. Crummy food,crummy service. Yuck. I will never return. Eek!

    This is a part of the huge platter we ordered. Platter A.

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    Food is great owners are very nice people . You wont leave disappointed mexican food served as if in Mexico

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    The food was excellent! Staff was friendly. We will definitely visit this restaurant again!

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    Best tacos de al pastor in town! So if your looking for some good tacos try their al pastor.

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    Hacienda Real

    Hacienda Real

    4.1
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    6.1 mi
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    My boyfriend's family and I visited Hacienda Real, which is a family favorite of theirs, and I was…read morehighly impressed and had the best experience dining here! Not only is the food incredible, but the staff are the absolute best and the ambiance is very welcoming and comfortable. We started with some chips and dips, and the queso was delicious. It was the perfect amount of spice but still creamy and cheesy. The salsas were also very flavorful and a great start to our meal. I chose to get the carne asada for dinner and it was absolutely AMAZING. The steak was so juicy and tender, and seasoned to perfection. I was so impressed, and it was perfectly paired with some tortillas de maiz, the guacamole, and rice and beans. I would absolutely get this meal again. Not only was the food delicious, but the staff were incredibly sweet, helpful, and provided great recommendations. I will absolutely be returning here again!

    We came here before a concert and it was very good! The waitress was very friendly and very…read morepersonable. She was willing to give us extra time and really good suggestions. The tacos were very good! And the enchiladas were fantastic. We both had margaritas and they were very tasty and the tequila sneaks up on you quick! The place used to be an Old Chicago, so it's a little funny being in there but it was clean and well taken care of.

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    Mexitli Restaurant

    Mexitli Restaurant

    4.5
    (97 reviews)
    3.5 mi

    Honestly so good, and some of the most unique and authentic options of any place I've been. They…read morehave a cute set up for photos and it's so bright and cheery inside! The service was fantastic, and it felt like a true family restaurant. The chips were so good, and the salsa was spicy but not too much for people with sensitive palates. I love this style of chips, not a thin restaurant style but a thicker, more savory bite. We went through one portion before our food got to us and they brought more out when I asked. I highly recommend the tacos. I made a mistake and asked for birria not quesabirria tacos, so make sure to specify that if you want quesabirria (with cheese). But, the birria was good anyways! I also got the taco macho (see the pic for what's inside), and wish I would've ordered 2 of those! My husband got the huitlacoche and squash blossom tacos and they were both so good. I was so impressed they had huitlacoche as an option, I've never seen that before! The drinks were ordered and delivered from the server, but she said since they're working on a liquor license they have a bar next door that makes them. If you order a drink with your food, they charge for the drinks and food separate for that reason. I liked my jalapeño margarita! My husband got a cantarito and said it's the best one he's had from all the places we've tried to far!

    Wandered into Mexitili spur of the moment because they were open for lunch on Memorial Day and I…read morewas in the area. The streetcar boondoggle is not affecting their block so parking is available. Decor is calming. I did not opt for an adult beverage as they were a bit pricey and I needed to retain focus. Settled on chicken enchiladas. Very tasty with some kick. The cheese was drizzled on top rather than baked through. Service was exceptionally friendly, I suspect from the bartender/proprietor. Would definitely return if in the area, but for now I am generally avoiding streetcar construction chaos. If you are downtown anyway, go.

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