We stopped in for a quick dinner. A very relaxed and casual atmosphere. The waitress was very…read morenice and helpful. The chips and salsa came out quickly and were fresh and hot. I ordered the chicken bowl and it was very filling with great portions. We also ordered a chicken quesadilla. Great spot for a quick and casual dinner.

Good place to eat if you're downtown and looking for a spot to sit down and eat decent food…read more To the owner of this establishment.....Your burritos aren't even top 10 in Wilmington. Please stop advertising that you have the best in NC. Also I have to pay for a second round of chips and salsa....guac is 14 dollars?? I have no reason to eat here again when there are better Mexican restaurants elsewhere!

Possibly the best tacos I've ever had! Dimly lit, nice big bar... huge flatscreen TV. Outdoor…read moreseating. I ate the 3 taco combo. La Lingua, Carne Asada was so delicious!! I was sad when I got full. Wish I could have just kept eating. Also... I should add... I can't speak Spanish but I managed to order. Even if you can't speak Spanish find a way to make it happen. This is the best Taqueria I've ever been to. Maybe I can go again tomorrow!!

Service was great, food came out hot in less than five minutes. Pico was fresh, rice was great, but…read morethe consumé was outstanding. You can tell they simmered it for hours to reach that depth of flavor. The birria was tender and crispy on the edges. I wish there was more cheese though. The horchata was the cherry on top.

Several years ago this was a good place to eat but their food is going downhill. I don't know if…read morethey've changed owners or cooks or what has happened. The customer service is still pretty good but their actual food, not so much. It's not horrible but it's barely passable. But it used to be good. I usually get a burrito or chimichanga but they have become bland and tasteless. Which is strange since it's a Mexican restaurant. You would think there would be more seasoning and more lively flavors but that is not the case here. At least not with those two menu items. When I get a dish that includes rice or beans, they are often cold or barely warm. The last time they spread the rice all over the large plate to make it look like I was getting more than I really was. All that did was make the rice even colder. Even the plate presentation is bland and boring. Sometimes all the food is one color and they don't even bother to sprinkle the plate with a garnish of a few green onions, tomato, or parsley to add some color or visual interest. El Cerro Grande's whole vibe these days is "We don't have very good cooks and we also need to cut corners to save money and we don't really care about the details". This used to be our go-to place where we would meet up with friends for dinner, but we have decided to try some other local Mexican Restaurants. It's not that it's a terrible place, it's just not a very good place either.

The cheese enchilada was filled with white American cheese. So inauthentic and just tasted like…read moreeating fat. Pretty sure the enchilada sauce came from a can. Even the pepper and onion enchilada had that awful cheese. I had to practically beg for peppers and onions not just peppers or onions. The chicken on my second enchilada was so tough that I couldn't chew it. I wanted horchata to drink and after awhile long while, the waiter came with a quart sized bottle and said you had to buy it that way! Ridiculous that you can't buy a glass of it. The only good things were the rice and beans although I had to eat around the American cheese (again!) on the beans! Why can't they use Mexican cheese? You can buy it anywhere! Probably because it costs more. My husband ordered shrimp tacos and the shrimp were good.

El Cerro was a good place to eat Tex Mex food. We both ordered taco bowls and got a booth at the…read morebar area. Staff was nice yet hard to get sometimes when needed. The Margaritas were pricey . Jesus was our waiter and was always available except when it got busy and we had to pay the Bill & order a takeout. The takeout of chimichangas was good but not excellent. I liked that it came with salsa and chips - the take out. The Bill was $75 - 3 meals , diet soda, and two margaritas. Yet that is normal pricing for the food. The margaritas were the most expensive I ever had in a Mexican restaurant though.

Seated quickly and friendly service. Waitress arrived quickly and was very prompt with drinks,…read moredelivering order and keeping everyone topped off. Salsa and chips were generic but good. Lunch Enchiladas Rancheros were tasty and beautiful presented. Steak quesadillas were full and very good. Burrito Mexicanos look great and flavor didn't disappoint. Interior is divided and usual Mexican restaurant fare.

We had another great visit here at Amanecer. This visit was for lunch and it didn't disappoint…read more This place has a great Mexican cantina vibe and they play Mexican music too. It all adds to the great atmosphere here. Service is always good here, friendly staff, seated promptly. We had the enchiladas Verdes and the street tacos. Portions are large and comes with rice and refried beans. So delicious. This is a great spot! In the mood for real Mexican food, this is the place. 5 stars

I had to save this location to never forget because it was so emasculate in food, services, and…read moreambiance. The facility is clean, busy, and everyone is so kind. Not only did our waiter check in on us in an appropriate time frame but (Who I believe is the manager) came in to check in as well. Not just us though, EVERY TABLE! The food was amazing, the mimosa flight was just the right amount for an afternoon drink. We had the birria tacos, ACP, and breakfast skillet.10/10 amazing. I honestly have zero negatives for this establishment. We had an amazing time and the food was amazing as well. We WILL be back.

This is the first time coming and upon entering we were welcomed and seated. It wasn't busy at all…read morefor a Friday night. It wasn't loud at all which was nice to enjoy our meal. The food was delivered to table plated well and hot. Our waitress was so attentive and made sure that our drinks stayed filled and continued to come by to see if we needed anything. The prices are very reasonable. I enjoyed and would recommend if you are in the area or you haven't been it's worth coming.

I was getting some work done on my car. I was recommended this restaurant (the guys say they eat…read morehere a few times a week) so I walked here and let me tell you... the service was excellent!! Andrea was my server. Food was good and the price was reasonable!! So next time you're wanting good Mexican food stop in and ask for Andrea!! 5 s

A girlfriend wanted to come eat here for dinner for her birthday, so several of us grabbed a table…read moreto celebrate. The drinks were delicious and the food was super tasty! The birthday girl and I shared the baja nachos with chicken and queso and half of the shrimp bake (a special menu item). Both were HUGE and so good! I don't think we could finish either, and we both came in hungry. Great experience ending with a happy happy birthday girl!

Tacos!!! Home made tortillas and fresh fried chips. Salsa and toppings all made in this very small…read moreprep kitchen. The menu has classic meat and fish options like carna asada and ground beef. Incredible flavors with super great toppings. Meal comes with side option, I chose black beans. Best black beans I have ever ordered. This is homestyle mexican kitchen at its best! This little place is next to k38 and there are only a few tables outside to use. We took ours to go and headed to the beach. This is a must try!

My son and I ate at Zocalo at the Barclay Pointe Center recently. The server was attentive and…read morefast, and the meals were great! The chicken tinga chimichanga and carnitas verde burrito were very well presented, and were enhanced by the made on-site hot salsa we requested (much spicier than the salsa that comes with the chips). Tammy delivered the food very hot, and checked frequently about our satisfaction. The ambiance was good and the noise level quite reasonable with half the tables full. We will definitely return in the near future.

Their house margarita comes in a vat with tequila already mixed in. Disappointing to see for a…read moreMexican restaurant where that's supposed to be their specialty. We ordered 2 margaritas but ones that are made and not from the vat. Was charged $48 for Jimador, and the bartender told me this was top shelf... a bottle costs $24. Pricing is crazy, which is such a shame because it's only a mile from my house and I would love a Mexican restaurant close by.