I took my wife and daughter to El Camino on Mother's Day. First visit for me. Waitress was efficient and friendly. Drinks came out fast and good feedback on them. We ordered the nachos grande without any protein. It was good. Plenty of food. We had leftovers with 4 adults and 2 young children. I ordered the crispy shrimp tacos and was happy with the quantity, flavor. Kids ordered chicken fingers and fries and were very happy. The ambiance was nice. Restaurant and bathrooms were clean. read more

Vibes are really good! Servers are perky and helpful. Chips and Guacamole - regular size is good enough for 4 people. (On top of it, they refilled ours. ) guacamole is plentiful, and decorated nicely with garnish of radish. However, as others have said, it is bland. Not bad, but I have had much better. I had El Camino draft beer. Light, enjoyable. Portion sizes are big. Only one in our party got the entree, and half of that was for to go. Rest of us had couple of appetizer and they were sufficient for us. Chilli Relleno was delicious. What I liked was their attention to detail. We asked for quesadillas with jalapeños. They nicely integrated it in the filling, rather than just adding on top. Kudos to chef for such small detail. Will definitely visit again when we are in town. read more

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I ordered a 17 oz ( el grande) El Camino Margarita, received an 8 oz. When I mentioned how the drink didn't look like a 17 oz they said the shape of glass is deceiving. I pour the water from my 8 oz glass into the margarita glass and it filled it. When they bought out the check I noticed they charged me for the 17 oz margarita. I mentioned it to them again how that was not 17oz and I don't believe I should be charged for a 17oz and showed how the water filled the glass. The waiter got a manager who came out to give me a lesson on volume I explained the volume does change when going from one glass to the other it's not just the look of the glass and it's false advertisement and misrepresentation to say I'm purchasing 17 oz when in actuality I'm only receiving 8 oz the volume of the liquid doesn't change based in the glass. The short of the long I will not go back. read more

El Camino Mexican Kitchen - The glass 8 oz glass to the right was filled with water, I poured it in the17 oz margarita glass to the left. - Mexican Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

Supper good food clean place and very friendly staff price is great for what you get highly recommended, would 100% come again

We liked the ambiance here and the cheerful server when we went for lunch. But our taco and drink orders both came out wrong. They made an adjustment but I wonder how often that happens? I guess the tacos all look quite similar. read more

We came in on a cold winter night around 5:45 and we were seated right away. Our food came out really fast, maybe 5 min after we ordered. The kids got chicken fingers and Mac and cheese. One 5 star review on the chicken and a 0 for the Mac n cheese from my 6 year old... however I would rate it a 5. The cheese was amazing, different than the normal Mac and cheese flavor. So for a kid, maybe too fancy, but delicious for an adult. My husband ordered the chicken burrito smothered which he said was really good and filling. The el Camino fries were a nice addition with fries, fried onion and jalapeños. The free chips and salsa are always a hit for us. The salsa is smooth and full of flavor with a little kick. My chicken tacos with cilantro, cheese and lettuce had a great flavor. I opted for the red chimichurri sauce on the side which was kind of sweet. Our margaritas were on point. Will be back again! read more

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SO hot inside. Pretty sure the AC was off and the doors to the patio were open. Chips and salsa were great but the food wasn't anything to write home about. Wouldn't go again. read more

Appreciated the ambiance and service here. We got some tough rices in a couple separate dishes which blows but i didn't come here for some darn rice yknow what i'm sayin. The cornbread though was really peculiar. Seems like a preference thing but it's a wetter cornbread. The margarita and empanadas were great. Nice vibe with some nice dishes. Also you guys have a lot of managers walking around it felt like I was at MI6 headquarters or something read more

Decent place with a nice vibe. Bar service was slow but friendly. Salsa and guac were bland but fresh. Shrimp fajitas had maybe 8 small shrimp--barely enough for 2/3 of the tortillas. Margaritas were good. Service was attentive and friendly. Would go back if ever in the area but more for the vibe. read more

El Camino Mexican Kitchen - Chips, salsa, side of guac. - Mexican Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

Food was bland and Overpriced! Looks are sure deceiving. Passing through Wilmington and stopped by for this disappointment. While it appeared to be appealing, the flavor was missing all around. Birria Tacos $16 for 3; Dipping sauce tasted old & fatty, one small piece of lime & no seasoning on the meat. Chicken Fajita Salad- $16 - forgot the Fajita. Chicken was bland, no flavor at all. Not sure what makes it Fajita but it looks like a regular Mixed greens salad with 3 small chicken strips and a dash of crispy tortilla strips on top. The adobo dressing probably made it taste worse. If you're thinking of eating Mexican food, this place is far from authentic and further from flavorful... Do not recommend at all. Tasteless Bland Not worth the investment. read more

El Camino Mexican Kitchen - Fajita Salad. - Mexican Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

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Went in for lunch on a Saturday afternoon. We always ride by it and always wondered what the food was like so yesterday we decided to give it a try. It was around two in the afternoon when we arrived. It was not that busy. There were only about two or three other tables in use. The ambience and decor of the restaurant make it feel very casual yet also upscale. All the colors are nice yellows and blues reds. Very nice. The waitress will give you water and she was also very nice and down to earth. I applaud her service. We ordered two drinks, the watermelon, margarita and lychee sour. The margarita was good, but the lychee sour was very strong. We had to get pineapple juice to make a little bit better. We ordered the cornbread and the grilled wings for appetizers. The cornbread is unfortunately salted and some type of syrup so the texture gives me more of a bread pudding consistency, which the other person in my party didn't really like so if you were going to order that then please be advised also the price for what you receive is a little bit on the expensive side for some reason I was under the impression that it would be like a skillet cornbread because of the price, but it was only two slices. We asked that the wings be grilled hard be well done and they weren't really and they were still some softness to the wings and they were a little bit too juicy inside inside where it feels like you know how chicken when you cook chicken and it's like just done and then you take it off like right one it's just done like it needs. I need it to have a little extra extra time to get rid of that juicy pie. Personally I like my chicken wings like like juicy, but you know not that juicy where it verge is on slime so but I did cook them today in the air fryer and they taste way better now but the sauce was a little bit too tomato. Like the sauce on the wings taste more like Indian than any Mexican sauce. I've tasted like this tastes. This taste like the tiki masala from the restaurant down the road that does. I'm so sorry if something don't make sense I'm using text to speech and also high and I'm probably not gonna feel like editing it so it is what it is. So anyway, what was I saying? Chicken wings OK yeah so chicken wings I didn't really like them. They taste better today after I put them in the air fry. and also the chips and also was so good like I love one salsa like fury like that but like still a little bit chunky because like I just I don't like the texture of chewing a tomato or an onion so I love it when it's like consistency and it was really good. It was good and smoky like it was so good. The queso was so good. It was like I don't know what they put in it but it was it's so good like the waitress was like I love that case so I have to have it every day and I believe it because it was so good like it was so good and then we got for our meals. I got the chicken tacos and it comes with the refried beans and my sister got the fish tacos and shrimp tacos I don't eat seafood so I can't speak to that but she said it was good and the chicken tacos was good but now I'm taste it like it taste like pork or something is in it too unless it's just like the chicken seasoning but it taste like I'm eating pancetta so I mean it's good but that's the thing that I'm tasting right now cause I'm like eating my leftovers right now but yeah so when I go back, yeah probably it's just a little far away but hopefully I'll get this apartment and then I'll be up there so yeah but yeah I would go back. It was nice. I'm surprised it wasn't. It wasn't busy like there were only at least I think three other people or parties were in there like it was a nice day like why aren't people here? Well, I will go back so there in three stars isn't a bad rating is just like an average rating cause I just didn't like the wings and the cornbread was like the issue but. read more

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El Camino is located in an up and coming area of North Wilmington. This was my second time visiting. I went to visit on a Sunday evening and the restaurant was not crowded. Our table of 5 was seated right away and immediately ordered our drinks. I ordered the watermelon basil margarita which was great! We skipped appetizers and all ordered tacos for our dinner. The food took a very long time to come out, at least 30 minutes. I was really surprised at their service as there were at least 4 people working in the kitchen. It seemed as if they were focused on getting takeout orders out of the kitchen. I was disappointed in the service. My tacos were just okay. Would not order again. read more

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I'm giving El Camino a 4 because of the El Camino margaritas, service, and patio. This is my favorite local place for margaritas. I deviated and tried the sangria and it wasn't in my opinion what sangria should taste like. We always order the queso con carne which is 9/10 times good, but may or may not be cold. The food here is very hit or miss. We went for an early dinner on Friday and everything was great. Shrimp tacos are typically good. If you live in the area and the weather is nice. I definitely recommend sitting outside with an El Camino read more

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Food was ok I got beef tacos two for 12.00 maybe tsp of ground beef over priced for what I got the server was very nice but I won't return

Second time here, sat at the bar. Ambiance: Clean, modern, stylish - I like it! Service: Bartenders are super friendly and attentive. Drinks: Good mixed drinks. Food: Shrimp taco was on point; Al Pastor taco not so much, pork was thick and tough, I felt like I was eating a pork chop. Restooms: Clean, nice decor; yet no urinal divider. Parking: On site, plenty of spaces. Value: On the higher side. read more

I stumbled upon this place while traveling from NYC. The food was absolutely delicious and the bartender Nicholas was so kind. As a solo diner, he made me feel comfortable. Check this place out. Next time I travel to Wilmington, El Camino will be my first stop. read more

First time eating here. Food was delicious however Eddie our server was the star of the show. not only was he incredibly friendly but gave exceptional service. he understood our dietary needs (substitute fish for beef taco Salad) Fish was delicious. i had an orange crush Margarita also made by Eddie(pulled double duty as bartender/server) It was a great B day lunch for my daughter. highly recommend. read more

El Camino Mexican Kitchen - The B Day Girl - Mexican Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

I went here a few months back in the midst of restaurant closures. We made a reservation and were seated promptly upon arriving. I was under the impression that the happy hour specials would be applied at our table but I was disappointed to find out they were for the bar seating only. The waiter was friendly and prompt. They gave fresh chips and salsa which were just okay. I ordered the 3 fish tacos. Having just had incredible Mexican food the weekend before, I was pretty disappointed with the tacos. They were just okay but nothing special. I really didn't like the tortillas for the tacos and wish they came with some sort of side. Plus they're really expensive. My mom ordered the pollo en fuego. This came with a side of beans and rice. She enjoyed it but said she wouldn't order it again. She also ordered a regular margarita which she liked. The restaurant was freezing as they had us sitting right near one of the side doors. This made enjoying the meal uncomfortable. Overall, this isn't somewhere I'd come out of my way to go to. The Mexican food was just okay, left more to be desired and I've had far better. read more

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Cute Mexican place, delicious food! We have been to the brunch several times and it was fantastic! Tonight was my second time for dinner, and because the weather was beautiful, we sat outside. Weather was perfect, and the outdoor tables were cozy and inviting, they face another restaurant (Taverna) and not Silverside road so there is no road noise to distract from the dining experience. Waiter was very friendly and attentive. I tried the shrimp tacos and my friend got the Al pastor tacos- we loved them both. I got the Guadalajara punch and it was amazing- coconut pineapple pomegranate flavors that tasted like vacation in a glass. Highly recommend. read more

El Camino Mexican Kitchen - Guadalajara punch - yum!! - Mexican Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

Our visit was truly delightful experience from start to finish. The food was exceptional - each dish was beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. Our server/bartender MIKE was a highlight; he was very attentive, knowledgeable about the menu, and made excellent recommendations without ever being intrusive. read more

Had a good meal here recently and would return to try some more items. The cheese dip was not my favorite, however, the shrimp fajitas were tasty and I really like the ambiance as well. Our server was efficient and it was a nice place to hang out as well. Will return. read more

Not your typical Mexican place. They are going for something more contemporary in the menu, the decor and the atmosphere, and I think for the most part it works. I recently dined in a party of three and we all enjoyed our food. The birria (short rib) tacos were a standout. The guacamole was also good. We each had a different kind of margarita, and while I am not an expert, they were all tasty. The menu-and the experience-continues to evolve. I like that. read more

Great drinks. Great food. Great service. Bartender spells his name weird. Other than that, banger.

Great outdoor seating area with friendly service. Food was quick to come out but we were the first ones for lunch. This place does get filled up later in the day. 1. Chicken taquito - Comes in 3 with verde sauce and salsa. Flavorful, crunchy, filled with meat! 2. Ground beef taco - Delicious, flavorful meat and sauce. Comes in a soft taco which gets messy with the juices. 3. Margarita - Just strong enough and medium sized. Highly recommended! Overall, I'd come here at least once. Enjoyed lunch here and will be back! read more

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El Camino is a newer spot underneath the newest apartment complex in Wilmington DE. It's a cute spot, modern interior and the staff wear T-shirt's with fun sayings relates to tacos and tequila. They have large booths and table seating. A full tequila bar and del ooo us cocktails. We had the pineapple mojito and the watermelon margarita. Sold in small-large sizes, both super delicious. The chips are house made and the queso is good. We got the enchiladas and the table enjoyed it. Both the steak and chicken fajitas were underwhelming and overcooked. Not worth the price. Our server was friendly but we waited a while for both our drinks and 30 minutes for dessert. This spot is good for drinks and a friday vibe. read more

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We'd avoided El Camino in its early days based on prior Yelp reviews, but decided to check it out for a weeknight dinner after seeing that they had tweaked their menu a bit. We were quickly seated in a relatively empty restaurant and greeted by our waitress who offered us drinks, advertising that they have a lot of (and I quote) "fresh-squeezed crap" on their drink menu. (I know --- slip-ups happen to us all, but probably not the best sales pitch!) I wound up with their basic margarita, which definitely did taste fresh-squeezed and was pretty good. BF got their Up in Smoke mezcal cocktail, which was much better and came with a spicy chili-salt rim. We also enjoyed the complimentary chips and salsa, both of which tasted homemade. Salsa refills were brought quickly and without prompting. Food options were definitely Americanized Mexican, and I chose the 2 shrimp tacos ($12) with guacamole and cabbage slaw. I really enjoyed the tacos, though I didn't bother with the plain rice and beans they were served with (literally, no seasoning to the black beans that I could taste). BF ordered the vegetable burrito and seemed content, though wasn't raving. The burrito came with french fries, which seemed unnecessary --- but they were actually yummy. Parking was easy in the lot directly in front of the restaurant. Overall, I'm not dying to go back right away but I'd be up to try it again. read more

El Camino Mexican Kitchen - Shrimp Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

We have visited a few times and every meal gets better. Fresh ingredients, authentic taste, amazing service and place is spotless !!

Everything was delicious. I started my lunch with a jalapeno cucumber margarita which was SOOOO GOOOD. I was a little disappointed when the bartender put it on the table it was spilling over and when it got placed on the table there was some that had spilled onto the the table and pooled under the glass and he told the server we needed napkins and she then just tossed some on the table. I would have hoped that since the drink was spilling on the way over and as he put it on the table, he would have cleaned some of it up. But the drink was extremely tasty. Chips and salsa were brought to the table and the salsa was very good. Also they refilled it without any issue or no extra charge. For lunch I ordered 2 crispy shrimp tacos and they were 100%. I really enjoyed it. When the server put the dish down one of the shrimp fell off the taco and right onto the table and she just said "whoops, you lost a shrimp" and walked away. The star of the meal for me was the cornbread side with jalapeno butter. You order it extra from the sides menu. It was soooo moist and the edges were crispy but the inside was like a sweet cornbread pudding. It was amazing. I really enjoyed the food. The service was meh and I hope if I come back I have a better experience because I might just do take out in the future if it isn't better. read more

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I'm just not sold. The drinks are tasty, but I don't find the food anymore authentic then some of the chain restaurants at half the price. They just have a nicer visual presentation. I've dined outside during the summer. Part of my dining companion's food was missing, we didn't have utensils initially and the server seemed to not know the offerings (I believe he said he was a bartender). We thought one order was an entree, it looked more like an appetizer and I shared by food. I also did pick-up recently due to convenience, still just ok. Requested utensils.. it was pretty annoying that there were none in the bag and we were traveling. Doubt I will be back for food, drinks maybe. read more

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Unimpressed with the food. But the watermelon margarita was EVERYTHING. My visit was based on the suggestion of a friend of a friend. I would only return for the drinks and ambiance. Food ... not so much. read more

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I came here with a friend for dinner on a whim. I ordered the El Camino Margarita. It was delicious. Fruity and sweet without being overwhelming. I typically don't like margaritas due to too much sour mix. I really enjoyed my drink. We ordered the loaded guacamole for an appetizer. It was very fresh and flavorful. It had onions, jalapeños, beans, corn... it was great. We both got three tacos... al pastor, shrimp, and fish. The tacos had good flavor but the fish and shrimp tacos could have had more meat and a lot less sauce. I really enjoyed the Al Pastor taco. It was juicy and was seasoned well. The place was super cute. I would definitely go back. read more

El Camino Mexican Kitchen - Loaded guacamole and El Camino (with watermelon) - Mexican Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

With PA indoor dining closed, the husband and I drove to DE for our Friday date night. Parking can be tricky since it's located in an apartment complex, so we had a circle around a couple times to find parking. The inside is bright and modern and they were decent with Covid protocols. There was a fairly large party sitting next to us which we were slightly uneasy with, but we were nearing the end of our meal. I ordered up in smoke cocktail as I love mezcal. It was certainly smoky and the mixer tasted fresh and not from a box. The chips and salsa that are complimentary were warm. We ordered the taquitos to start, loved them. They were crispy and loved the sour cream drizzle and two sauces. We split the 16 spice chicken burrito and we demolished it. It was huge and was so happy we decided to share something. The chicken was pulled and very tender and the spice mix was fantastic. We had an enjoyable experience and if we're in the area again we would go back. read more

El Camino Mexican Kitchen - a glass of tequila - Mexican Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

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Fantastic food, fantastic service (shout out to the GOAT bartender Pat), and really great drinks. Atmosphere is also enjoyable. Wilmington has been missing exactly this. Would and have come here for drinks, tacos, family dinner. read more

Really enjoyed our initial dining experience at El Camino, a fave of my beautiful girlfriend's Dad. We took him to a lovely long dinner on a busy Friday summer night. The drink menu is great and they have one or two cool beer options, and the complimentary chips and salsa on the table were fresh, flavorful and plentiful - also promptly refilled! The margarita and the pineapple mojito were both well done. We enjoyed sitting outside, and they were on point with all the covid precautions. I enjoyed the fish tacos - it was a good recommendation from our server and they were yummy! The team did a good job and we all enjoyed a lovely dinner together. Thanks for a great time, I can fully understand why "Dad" is such a fan. We are right there with him, and will be back for sure! read more

El Camino Mexican Kitchen - Cheers! Nice to a have a quality craft brew option and not just normal mainstream stuff. - Mexican Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

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I've been here many many times and even lived in the neighborhood several years ago. Great spot and always accommodating. Even when it's busy, my drinks and food come out on time with a smile! read more

El Camino was a recommendation from our nephew who we were visiting while attending a basketball game at University of Delaware. It was six of us (on 2/8) and their beautiful new baby. There was plenty of parking which is always great. The restaurant was a nice set-up with plenty of tables and bar seating with beautiful Mexican décor. We made reservations prior and was seated immediately. Our waitress who was polite and very knowledgeable came over and took our order for drinks. We ordered a bunch of Margarita's: Strawberry Basil, Spicy Jalapeno Patron and Tropical. The drinks were beautiful in color and delish. We started with chips, salsa and guacamole, street mexican corn and calamari fritto. Our entrees were Fajitas, Tacos and Enchiladas Overall good food, great service with friends and family. Thanks El Camino for the experience. read more

El Camino Mexican Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

I had heard that El Camino didn't get great reviews when it first opened, so it made some changes to improve. I'd say the food was just ok. The queso was super greasy and very stringy. My chicken fajitas were alright, but could have used some more flavor. I did really like the margarita, and I thought it was reasonably priced. We had great service, and I did enjoy the ambiance and decorations inside. read more

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Went for happy hour. Place has a great vibe accentuated by friendly bartenders Ryan and Lizzie. Tried the cheesesteak tacos and the fish tacos as well as the wings. The cheesesteak tacos are a misnomer. It is really short rib and I really didn't taste any cheese. It is very good but they should probably change the name. The fish taco was excellent as well and all the flavors blended well. One of the best fish tacos I've had. Wings were good. I wasn't crazy for the side of rice and beans Sauce was a little different than a typical buffalo sauce but good. Overall prices are on the higher side for Mexican food but considering the whole experience I didn't think it was bad. Will definitely try other items next time read more

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The place is super cute and very trendy. We sat on the patio which had a good distance between tables for those still concerned about COVID proximity even after being vaccinated (like us). The patio was great. Margaritas were good. We had ordered five different food items (not all pictured) and nothing really stood out as better than average to me. The guacamole was guacamole. The rice and beans were rice and beans. The Taquitos were fine. I asked the waitress what she orders here and she said the short rib enchiladas were good so I ordered those. They weren't traditional enchiladas. It was more like a Mexican lasagna or a casserole. The short ribs had a lot of balanced and prominent Mexican flavors. The tortillas were gummy in an unpleasant way and the sauce was so tomato-heavy and devoid of the chili and warming spices it could have been a marinara and served with pasta. Ideally you'd have an enchilada sauce that compliments the meat filling. The crisped cheese and sauce combo was too American for me to consider it Mexican. Which is unfortunate, because enchiladas have a rich tradition within Mexican cuisine. The cheesy rice that I was also told was delicious was equivalent to rice-a-roni. Fine for some not for others. Hostess and waitress were great, but it took us an hour to get our food from the time we ordered. It even took almost 20 minutes to get our drinks. Overall this place was not bad, but not anywhere I'd be excited to go to. If friends wanted to go I'd be fine to have a drink and an appetizer. read more

El Camino Mexican Kitchen - Taquitos - Mexican Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

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Everything about El Camino is superb, except their guacamole. The server confirmed they add bottled citric acid to it vs. simply using fresh lime juice. The taste difference is obvious and less appealing in my opinion. Otherwise, excellent! read more