Friends treated us to dinner and they let me pick the place. I asked, "do you guys have any taco places except taco bell?" Boatloads of people enjoy taco bell but I've become a snob over the years. I'd much rather have a street taco or something made by someone who isn't slopping ingredients around a kitchen that has more cheese on the floor than linoleum. My friend consulted the internet and came up with el Pilar, which turned out to be a total homerun. I got a chicken burrito bowl and ate on it for three wonderful days. The house made tortilla chips are probably the best I've ever encountered. And the side order of guacamole was heaven. Jeremy had some kind of shrimp and beef nachos with a creamy pinkish sauce that were out of this world. Other food was consumed and all of it a taste sensation... I was just too busy in my own burrito bowl space to pay much attention. I'm pretty sure the meal won us all over to el pilar! read more

Several years after my first review I would still give them 5 stars. We order out from El Pilar at least once a month, usually more. My favorite meal is the chicken flautas with double rice and my husband gets the combination plate with rice and beans. His plate comes with steak, chicken, shrimp, peppers, onions, salad and tortillas. The food never takes too long and is typically ready prior to the quoted pick up time. The employees are always friendly and the food is always delicious. read more

Had the best quesadilla ! I wish they put less meat so the meat to tortilla ratio is more proportional but it's was spicy, cheesy and everything I could ask for!!! quick tip : get extra sour cream read more

El Pilar - Mexican Near Me - Riviera Beach, Maryland

For several years this has been our go-to for the shrimp tacos on corn tortillas with everything on. If you haven't tried them, you may have wasted some time a few days in your life that were just missing a little extra. Now I'm thinking of running down there tonight and getting some more dang it read more

Such a great local Mexican spot. They don't ever let down. The food is delicious and priced so reasonable. They have a different special everyday that comes with a can of soda, typically priced around $10.50. read more

El Pilar - Quesabirria - Mexican Near Me - Riviera Beach, Maryland

Burritos 5 Tortas 4 Enchiladas 6 The green sauce and hot sauce they give you with the burritos and the tortoise is fire. The enchiladas are just out of this world. I haven't tried the Molay or the cheese, but the red and the green sauce is life-changing. read more

I like El Pilar, I really do. I love their tacos, but since they raised their prices, I'm hesitant to order as often. $5 for one street taco... oof. read more

This carry out place is still awesome. They do have a couple of picnic benches set up outside for when the weather is nice. The shrimp tacos are out of this world. read more

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Despite how it looks from the outside, don't let that turn you away! For the price you pay, the portions are huge and not to mention the quality ingredients they use. The food was flavorful and everything we got was made to perfection ! read more

El Pilar - Mexican Near Me - Riviera Beach, Maryland

Food is wonderful and staff is polite. Neighborhood favorite! The specials are particularly tasty.

Best tacos around. If you are looking for some authentic and delicious authentic food, this is your place.

The food is amazing! Whenever I do stop in to place an order or even place an order over the phone they just seem so rude and they don't even greet you when you pick up your order they just ask for the name of the order. Customer service is lacking I understand there's a language barrier, but I've been to tons of Mexican restaurants and they are bubbly as heck- so don't tell me I'm expecting too much. Especially if I'm driving over an hour and spending $80+ dollars. read more

Yea not that great. It was recommended to me but I won't be returning as the tacos weren't all that from a flavor/freshness standpoint. The salsa wasn't traditional but was alright however the chips were hard as concrete..for $20+ for lunch I will definitely go elsewhere. read more

El Pilar is my new go to for tacos and quesadillas. I get their shrimp tacos with everything (pico de gallo, cilantro, onions, avocado, chipotle sauce, lime) and it never disappoints. The prices are perfect and the food is consistently good. Find me on Instagram for more destination inspiration @wherezmay read more

El Pilar - Shrimp tacos - Mexican Near Me - Riviera Beach, Maryland

I was really excited to try the food after the raving reviews. While the spicy torta and quesadilla we ordered were good, I wouldn't say it's been the best we had. Also everything seems to lack salt. The ingredients tasted real fresh and the torta's bread is out of this world. Delicious. read more

El Pilar - Spicy pork torta 3.5/5 needs salt but fresh ingredients and amazing bread! - Mexican Near Me - Riviera Beach, Maryland

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Delicious Mexican food with super spicy hot sauce. I had the best tacos here (tilapia and shrimp). The pupusa, sope, quesadillas, and pretty much everything else is worth trying and getting. Definitely the best in town and is a nice break from the local American , seafood fare. Good spot for take out , space is limited and is not good for dinning in. read more

The place to for authentic Mexican food ! The food quality is exceptional and convenient to my home.

Can never go wrong with the Breakfast Burritos. Excellent tacos too! There is often a short wait, but well worth the wait. Prices have gone up, but quality and quantity has not suffered. Otherwise, I would not recommend it. Check it out next time you are out their way. read more

This place has me in my Mexican food era. Serving sizes are enorme. Forks and sauces are on the casa. Don't worry, they give you plenty of napkins, which I put in my car console. The order is put nicely into a plastic bag, which I always reuse. I recommend the chimichanga, quesadillas, enchiladas, taquitos, tacos, salads, and bowls. Way better than Chipotle. read more

Amazing service, amazing food, amazing price. Will 100% be coming back every time we want Mexican!!

Great tacos and service. Today, I messed up my online order and only asked for tomatoes vs excluding them. I realized my mistake when I was at the restaurant and told them it was totally fine that I take the order as it was already made. The person at the counter insisted they make a new order with my intended ingredient and that "it wouldn't sit well" with them if they they didn't. Not only were the tacos fantastic but their service is the way to get a future repeat customer like myself. Can't recommend them enough. read more

Great local authentic Mexican food - very quick - call ahead and roll in - I always get a carne asada burrito and never disappoints. Only knock is it closes a little early and no Sunday hours but otherwise great. read more

Best Mexican food I've had in Pasadena and best prices. Carne asada burrito 9/10. Chicken quesadillas 10/10

The food is delicious! I ordered the soft tacos. 2 with chicken and one with mexican sausage. The chicken was by far my favorite. The mexican sausage was a little salty to me but that could just be my palette. Such simple ingredients and the food was delicious. I added the green salsa to my tacos, which has a little kick but added to the overall flavor. I will definitely be back again to try a different menu item. read more

El Pilar - Soft tacos with flour tortillas and green salsa on the side - Mexican Near Me - Riviera Beach, Maryland

Awesome authentic food. It's a small restaurant that puts quality ingredients into their dishes. I e never been dissatisfied by anything I've ordered. I'd definitely recommend read more

Best fish tacos and nachos in Maryland. Queso is amazing. Everything is fresh and delicious. Great value for your buck. Highly recommend.

We've been looking for authentic Mexican food for awhile and finally found our place! Between the Baltimore and D.C. area, this is hands down our favorite. The food was absolutely amazing - super flavorful all the way down to the dessert. The guac is a must-order! The staff was welcoming and helpful when providing suggestions on the menu. The food was ready really quickly and priced great. We brought our friend and he loved the food so much, after he finished his plate, he ordered one to go. We love the food and service here and will definitely be back and recommend others to make a visit, too! read more

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Was really excited to try this place after reading the reviews. Definitely was not my experience. Portions were small and red & green sauces were blah. Maybe I ordered the wrong stuff or maybe the sauces were made with ingredients that lacked flavor. I will definitely try them again as it looks like they have a nice steady, family business. Hope it's better next go. read more

Love love love this place. Food always tastes good and authentic, can't get enough of it. Im not ashamed to say we eat here twice a week sometimes. read more

Some of the most amazingly delicious Mexican food I've had in a long time. There are a lot of places that make the same kinds of food but El Pilar's is especially great because everything we've had is at the same level of deliciousness. This is a treasure to have in this area! We'll be going back again and again for sure. read more

My neighbor recommended this mostly carry out restaurant. I have lived here for about 2 years before I would even try it. The building is just not welcoming although the orange awning does get your attention. Once I walked in I could see it was a family establishment. Supporting small business has always been my preference. Definitely understated decor. I picked up my food and went home to eat. Oh my when I got home I didn't just eat but ENJOYED every bite!! I couldn't eat it all. I ordered queso dip & chips and a barbocoa burrito. I ate half. My girlfriend ordered 3 soft barbicoa tacos and only ate 2. If your ever in the area; remember drive in diners and dives. This place is a dive but should be on that show!!! read more

Oh my God the food here is so delicious! Whether I come here to get a Carne Asada taco or Al Pastor taco or especially the shrimp taco, or if I come to get a breakfast burrito (that is so delicious) I am never disappointed. I am from California and I had a difficult time finding an authentic Mexican restaurant on the East Coast, this is authentic Mexican, yum!. read more

Just when I thought El Pilar could not get any better I tried the shrimp quesadilla and shrimp tacos. The best way to describe the chipotle sauce is liquid crack! I am really hoping that they will start doing food prep soon! read more

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Cute little carry out place in Curtis bay. The food Fresh and made after you order. The food is authentic and the portions are a decent size. It doesn't get any better than this. read more

We order from El Pilar ALL the time! I crave Mexican food more than anything else, but there aren't a lot of quick options besides Taco Bell. This is where El Pilar comes in with nachos that are a staple for me; they're delicious & their service is quick. It is such a nice treat and a cute little gem in the Curtis Bay/ Pasadena area! Definitely try it out one night! I also wanted to add that it's a tiny little place, so if you're looking to sit down and eat, it may be a bit cramped. They have a few stools, but we typically just bring it right home :) read more

Love the shrimp quesadillas. I stop here whenever I'm in the area. The shrimp are big and tasty. I also enjoy the large selection of Mexican desserts. read more

El Pilar - Mexican Near Me - Riviera Beach, Maryland

I've lived right next to El Pilar for 5 years and just had it last week for the first time. The food is GREAT and CHEAP! I love Mexican food and I think they do a great job of preparing authentic Mexican dishes at affordable prices. This isn't a place you want to go out to eat at, as the restaurant is super small with no seating, but it's definitely going to be my new spot for take out close to home. Btw, try the Barbacoa tacos, pure heaven! Great job El Pilar! read more

By far the best Mexican food ever! Great staff too! Fresh ingredients and huge portions!

The spot is small but the favor of the food is tremendous. Great customer service, flavorful food, generous menu.

The best tacos ever!! I live in Millersville and i haven't found an authentic mexican restaurant as good as this one in YEARS!! Service is impeccable service!! I highly recommend this place!! read more