Wow El Jimador, where have you been all my life? The food is fantastic, full of lively spices and flavor. From the meats to the sauces, everything was flavored to perfection. They also aren't afraid to add a little heat, but as somebody who doesn't like their food too spicy nothing here was overdone. I'm really glad we decided to stop during a road trip up 95. Now, the place is loud, so if that's not your jam maybe try take out because the food is top notch. We didn't like our drinks, as we opted to be a little adventurous here. I ordered a mezcal drink with orange and pineapple, she ordered an orange version of the house marg. We both decided maybe we should just try the standard marg next time. Also for what it's worth, our server spoke very little English. Overall, I rate restaurants on if we'd come back or not. Well let me tell you, I live 6 hours away and on the way out we were wondering if it would be worth the drive for dinner. The answer is absolutely yes. read more

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Yummy chicken taco salad...the one with shredded cheese. So good. I like the caramelized onions. Salsa and chips were good, they give a small white cream sauce with the chips which is nice alternative to the lightly seeded salsa. Music level was not too loud, you can still the other person speaking. I would return. read more

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Food was good service wasn't great. I felt like we were being rushed and it was almost an hour before closing.

This place is a small chain of Mexican restaurants. The interior is like any other Mexican restaurant you e been too. The service was fast and friendly. The waitstaff greeted us immediately and sat us right away. They do provide chips and salsa with your meal that was outstanding. I personally ordered the Cowboy Ribeye Tacos and OGM they are amazing. I also ordered for our table an appetizer and I don't remember the exact name, but it was also something like Cowboy Queso with Shrimp, Chicken, and Steak. You can get it customized if you don't like something or have a seafood allergy and can't have the shrimp. Don't miss out on this place. read more

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First time here while working in the area. Chips needed salt, but were fresh. Salsa was a bit bland to me. I wanted two enchiladas but they only offer three. Went with steak burritos, again only offering two wanted one. I could only eat one, since I pigged out on chips, yes I was starving! Steak was tasty but fatty. Some kind of cheese sauce on top. Rice was delicious! Place is cut and very busy at lunchtime. Service was good and restroom was clean. I'd come again but wish they had smaller options. read more

El Jimador - Steak burritos - Mexican Near Me - Rocky Mount, North Carolina

My husband found this restaurant on his phone and it was a delight homemade guacamole made at the table food was fabulous would definitely recommend read more

Delicious and great service, huge portions even with the lunch size. But please for the love of God, do a better job of answering y'all's phone. I literally called 5+ times before someone picked up so I could place an order. read more

Great food Service was great Prices reasonable Atmosphere is good Always like to try different foods haven't been disappointed yet read more

Excellent! I tell everyone about this place. The staff are wonderful humble hard workers! They know respect. That is really appreciated today. The food is 100!! No complaints! If so they do not give you a hard time like some restaurants they just change it! Love it! I have brought so many friends there! They love it! Thanks El Jimador! See you soon! read more

Flavorful food! Guacamole is really good. Service is usually decent. Restaurant can be pretty loud in addition to loud music. Nice place read more

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It was ok. I got chicken fajitas. I really like the drive thru option when it's raining .

I enjoyed the food, and lunch had good prices. The chips and salsa came with a little container of something white that wasn't queso and I still don't know what it was. Lots of options on the menu. I got the mixed fajita and it was pretty good, I thought the meat had good flavor. read more

This was our first visit as we passed through the area off of I-95. This is a "must stop" when in Rocky Mount, NC! The food was top notch and the service was excellent. The atmosphere was great. read more

I've come here hundred of times always order same thing. This time I came to bar where Black and Peggy was working. I sat there 10 mins while they serviced a woman with her friend that got there after me she finally asked what I would like to drink ,(Peggy) and didn't come back for my food order until I asked a server was a table open in a section so I can get serviced . My server finally came after the other server took my order. They began talking about me in Spanish and kept looking up at me laughing I took my food to go and asked was manager there only after then they stopped talking and laughing . I told manager my experience , you could tell she didn't really care just kept saying oh really , sorry . So I left I saved my leftover because after that I wasn't hungry, finally eating it today I ordered a vegetarian meal and found little meat bites in it. Hoping this wasn't intentional but first time this happened and I order same thing every time. Service was horrible. Food was alright ofc . read more

El Jimador - Meat in vegetarian meal. Veg#8 Aros con vegetales is the meal I ordered - Mexican Near Me - Rocky Mount, North Carolina

I like the atmosphere, the food, the staff is great. You never have to wait for service, and the prices are reasonable. IMO, there's no restaur better. read more

Every thing we get off the menu is absolutely amazing. They always treating us very well. The other day it was my oldest son's birthday, they come and sing to him, and then they play Reggae for us to celebrate over the loud speakers! I love the fried fish, always fresh. read more

My friend was in desperate need of a margarita so I invited her out to our local Mexican restaurant. We were welcomed and seated immediately. Our waitress came to our table shortly and we ordered. I believe she was new but my friend and I exercised tremendous patience. The manager came several times to support the waitress and ensure that we were getting our order placed correctly. These margaritas did not disappoint. She ordered a large strawberry margarita on the rocks and I ordered the pineapple presidente margarita on the rocks both with Don Julio. They were big and the alcohol was sufficient. The food was delicious as well. My friend ordered nachos and I ordered tacos and a burrito. Overall the vibe was nice and all the staff were pleasant. I will definitely be visiting this spot again. read more

El Jimador - Mexican Near Me - Rocky Mount, North Carolina

My family and I were driving up from Wilmington to the DC area and stopped here for lunch. We were seated quickly and our server brought chips. Chips came with a tasty salsa and a homemade sauce. The salsa was fine. The sauce wasn't my cup of tea. We thought it was raunch but one of the folks said it was a special mix. Service was pretty good. Shout out to Ebony who was funny and engaging. My wife ordered the quesadillas and I ordered the mixed enchiladas. The food was pretty good and I had enough for two meals. We got some small changes to our dish like beans instead of salad and they were happy to oblige. Overall, it was a nice meal with great service. I would have liked to try some other dishes so maybe if we are ever around here again we will stop by. read more

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Great Spot for lunch or dinner . Great bar and drinks . Service is spot on . They have a great Christmas Vibe . Highly recommend read more

El Jimador - Lunch time street tacos - Mexican Near Me - Rocky Mount, North Carolina

Food is good regular Mexican food. Drinks were great! But its prices are absolutely ridiculous. This is not gourmet Mexican. $20.00 for a burrito is robbery!!! read more

Good food and good service is what I like about this find in Rocky Mount! They had a pollo borrocho, which was delicious. It had scallions and mushrooms atop chicken breast and marinated in sangria. I had it with rice and black beans. Their chips tasted as if they were made in-house. They had really good salsa - a perfect blend of spices. The server checked on us repeatedly. It seems to be a rather popular place given the amount of patrons. They have booths, tables, and lots of seating. read more

El Jimador - Mexican Near Me - Rocky Mount, North Carolina

They have easy parking, great service, and very tasty food with ample portions. We each got two meals off of our entrées. The pineapple jalapeño lemonade was a winner as well. Too bad I'm visiting from out of town because I would frequent this restaurant probably weekly. read more

The food was tasty and served swiftly, and the margarita was likely the best I've ever tasted. I finally got to try birria tacos, and I could have been completely satisfied just eating those--they were so juicy and full of flavor, and they certainly don't hold back on the meat. read more

This restaurant is amazing. It begins with the ambiance, the exceptional service and ends with the delicious food & desserts. Moreover, the presence of the owners coming out to greet and welcome you is impeccable! I've hosted my family reunions over the last 3 years in Rocky Mt. to support the restaurant. I've taken my Bishop from NJ and his family to the restaurant for a complete experience of all of the above. The passion the owners have for fine dining and hospitality truly shines through!! read more

Every time I go here I'm satisfied. I usually order the sizzling Fajitas dish. It comes on a hot skillet onto the table. Servers are nice and it looks great on the inside. Good atmosphere. Highly Recommend. read more

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Great food. Good service. Will go here again. I had the Sizzling Fajitas. They were delicious. The waitress was friendly and went the extra mile read more

Visited Rocky Mount for a volleyball tournament and based on reviews decided this would be the restaurant for our team dinner. Called and reserved without any issues a table for 34 people. We had two great waitresses take care of us and while the checkout process was a bit slow and the only reason the restaurant did not get 5 stars. Let's talk about the food. Delicious, I had the fajita burrito which is something I always order at most Mexican restaurants and it was delicious. I didn't tell her chicken so I was a bit disappointed that it was steak but that was my fault and not the waitress. My husband and my middle child ordered the same meal I can't remember the name but they both said it was good!! THE drinks are my favorite!! We ordered for our table of 4 adults the pineapple margarita tower !! OMG when it came out I was shocked but loved the idea of having this at the table to share with 4 adults . I received our own cups with sugar on the rim and fruit... If and when I go back I'm ordering again!! Hands down it's the best Mexican restaurant I've experienced and lives up to all the positive reviews !! read more

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Very well run restaurant. We were traveling and were grateful to find a place along our route that had such good food and service. I highly recommend the table side fresh guacamole. read more

The waitress was great. The entrees could be better for the price. One dinner was chicken chorizo, and it came with rice and a little sauce, no peppers or onion nor mushrooms. You would have to pay extra to get them in the dish. The other dinner was a vegetarian, veggies had lots of tomatoes, I saw one cauliflower, plenty onions and a few green peppers, a tiny bit of tiny mushrooms, accompanied by rice, beans and lettuce salad with guacamole. It sounds like a lot, but the veggie portion was very minimal. No sauce whatsoever to make a fajita. Everything you needed, you will have to pay extra for. We have been there before, and it was better. Tips suggestions start with 20, 23 and 25%, really! This is fine dining tipping, and it was not fine dining. The entrees did not match up. This was on a Wednesday evening around 5pm. I have had dishes like this before at other Mexican Restaurants and the food was on point. Came with veggies without having to pay extra, you can see the mushrooms, red and green bell peppers, jalapenos, onions and mushrooms that you can spot with no problem, all covered in cheese sauce that you could see. We won't be going back. Our plans are to just stay away. Total for the mediocre entrees came to $45 without tip. We did have tea at 2/7.50 Left dissatisfied. read more

Met my son for lunch today. Our server's name was Ebony and she is a rock star. She was knowledgeable about the menu, had a friendly attitude and knows how to joke around and still keep things professional. I ordered the Nachos Supreme with chicken and my son ordered the Texcano ACP. I had a diet Dr. Pepper and he had an iced tea. My nachos were awesome. I added some of their "white" cheese sauce to it adding another flavor dimension. The Texcano was obviously good because my son didn't leave any on his plate. The cost with tip was $40. We went on our lunch hour and I was able to get back to work within that hour and I'm about 10 mins away so they rock n roll during lunch. Unfortunately I forgot to take pics of our food. read more

It's your typical Mexican restaurant with fast service. I have been here several times over the years. The staff is always friendly and the food is delivered fast. I normally get a taco or fajita salad. They flavors are great, but tends to be on the soupier side. read more

This is my favorite Sunday dinner spot. A huge beer with a steak and shrimp. The bartenders try to remember their regulars drink preferences and the staff is always friendly. Truly a great place in town to stop by for an enjoyable bar night out. read more

Food was ok, had a problem with my order. Wanted enchiladas with with sauce, waiter misunderstood the server misunderstood then manger came to tell me they don't do white sauce but would do it this once after I explain I don't do red sauce. Number 29 taste was good, except beans, the rice is standard but beans are not good. Beef and chicken had goog read more

Found a new favorite here! I'm one of those people that just stick with ol' reliable But I stepped out of my comfort zone for cinco. I got the chimichanga blanca. It was full of queso and grilled chicken. Perfect amount of queso over the top as well with a salad and I opted for rice. It was so good with a blue moon! Sheeeeesh. My favorite Mexican restaurant in Rocky Mount. Our server was the best and so fun! read more

El Jimador - Mexican Near Me - Rocky Mount, North Carolina

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Standard Mexican menu, but all was very good! Good portions, good service! Step above on the Mexican scale!

This is our fifth time here. We drive an hour to eat here and every time it is delish! If you love guac, order the fresh guacamole- you won't be disappointed. Also, their street tacos are ah-may-zing!! If you enjoy a spicy kick to your meal, add the Chile Toreados to your order. Hubby's favorite is the Burrito Jimador. It's a good sized burrito packed with steak, bacon, shrimp, plus other delicious add-ins and topped with a cheese sauce. The service is superb. The waiters/waitresses are very attentive and have great attitudes. The bathrooms are clean, and the food comes out quickly, no matter how busy they are. Just a heads up for all you parents out there. Their American menu (found in the Little Amigos section), according to my kids, is not that great. But I chalk that up to the fact that this is a Mexican Restaurant. I don't come here to eat burgers and fries. And since my kid's tastebuds are deadened to good Mexican flavors, I don't count this against El Jimador. read more

This is not my first time here, but it may be my last for awhile. I had some weird interactions with some of the staff that left my baffled. First I asked for quacamole, which was supposed to be made at the table. A gentleman came to the table and said sorry but we are out of avocados. Let that sink in.... a Mexican restaurant that's out of avocados. But 15 min later I saw with my own eyes the quacamole cart full of avocado at another table. And he's making quac! So I'm thinking maybe they ran out and found some at Sam's Club or something. But they could have come back to me and told me that they can make some now. Nothing. Not even an offer. The second issue. I asked the server for a Tequila Sunrise drink. He told me that he didn't know what that was. I swear I'm not making this up, I swear. I repeated myself and looked at him hoping he was joking. He came back a minute later and asked me what kind of tequila I wanted. I told him. He came back with a shot glass of Don Julio. I asked for a Tequila Sunrise. Now remember I'm in a Mexican restaurant, and the server didn't know what a Tequila Sunrise was. I'll let that sink in also. And lastly. I really hope the guy was new and was poorly trained. Because if he wasn't there waitstaff has issues. He was super polite, and I could tell he was struggling. But I'm at a loss for words on how I feel about giving them a second chance though. I gave them another star because the food was good. read more

El Jimador - a table and chairs in a restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Rocky Mount, North Carolina

My partner and I were out looking for an authentic Mexican place to eat. We came across this place and all I can say is that this place deserves its 5 stars. The food was amazing with nice flavor. The service was also very top notch. Very nice young man and lady who served us the day we went. 10/10 recommend coming here if you're ever looking for a good Mexican place to eat. read more

Well-trained staff took great care of me while in from out of town. Chips were warm and tasty with the perfect amount of salt and really good salsa. The Trio of dips was amazing! Fresh guacamole was incredible. Good shrimp taco and chili relleno. Nice atmosphere with sports on televisions, a bar, and comfortable booths. read more

Food quite tasty. Service sub par. Server took order for drinks, which were ok. We asked for water, too, but the plastic water glass leaked. I flagged the busboy who was efficient and careful as he cleaned the table. My partner and I have learned to split an entree because the portions are so large so we asked for an extra plate. Entree came - excellent - but no plate. Yes, one entree , one plate, two people. Busboy again came to the rescue. read more