Update for our 2026 annual visit: We ate in this year and the service and ambiance matched the quality of the food we had last year. I have been looking forward to the World Ninja Championships so that I can eat here again and the team did not disappoint. I had the special, chilaquiles supreme and YES! Flank steak butterflied and so tender that I cut through it easily with a butter knife. They make the chips fresh for each order of chilaquiles and you can taste it. Generous amounts of every flavor that went into the meal and I left stuffed! Hands down, my favorite place and I have a feeling we are making a second trip here this year for sure! First impression as you walk in, or look at images of the menu: AUTHENTIC! First impressions when you bite into your food: They nailed the first impression! I had the lingua, tripa, pez, and Pastor tacos. My family had the California burrito, chicken and beef tacos, and the Enchiladas Mexicanos with mole and salsa verde. We also added a side of guac and chips. Guac: thin mixed avocado and perfectly sized chunks mixed in with the tomato and seasonings. An absolute must! The 4 tacos I ate were succulent to say the least. The tripa was thin and crispy, but you could taste the rendered fat in them. It had the texture of perfectly cooked bacon. Al pastor is one of my favorites and this one did not disappoint. Then there was the pez taco that was just the right amount of crispy without being an iota overcooked. At last I ate the lingua taco. It melted in my mouth and I immediately wanted another. I don't even like mole sauce, but I couldn't stop eating the mole enchilada. Aces, hands down. The California burrito was phenomenal and had the perfect amount of each ingredient and a delectable amount of heat and sweet cream sauce. The chicken was obviously hand shredded and had equal amounts of larger chunks of meat and thin pulled pieces to soak up all the flavor in endless nooks and crannies. If you have not been here please do your palate a flavor and stop in. The value far exceeded the price of our meals and we plan on coming here every year when the World Ninia finals rome to town read more

El Camino Real Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

Always love this place for more authentic Mexican. Great deal for Taco Tuesdays but always packed. Smaller on the inside with a couple tables out front. Extra parking is located in the back. The guac is the best! Perfectly seasoned and definitely not scooped from a tub. Tried the Carne Asada, Pastor, and Chorizo tacos. YUM! The service was friendly and fast but not rushed, vibe is casual - great for a quick bite or margs with friends. I used to love the Sopes here but didn't see on the menu this time. Maybe I missed? read more

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If you're willing to make the journey up to El Camino Real, you will be rewarded handsomely with some of the best tacos and guacamole in town (not to mention some of the nicest folks in the business.) Their carne asada tacos are some of the best I've tasted yet. Don't miss out! read more

El Camino Real Mexican Grill - Soft Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

Food was of poor quality and bland, arrived to the table somewhat cold and not delivered as ordered-missing rice and beans that was supposed to come with meal and missing the extra guacamole that was ordered with the meal. Service was really bad. Our server was absolutely terrible. Got most of our order wrong despite showing her the items on the menu. She didn't check the table at all and we had to send other employees to get her and even then she performed what was a very simple job extremely poorly despite having only one other table. Ambiance was terrible. Music was so loud. We had to actually yell at each other as did the other patrons and we asked multiple times to turn it down without success. Will never return to this awful restaurant. read more

Hands down, El Camino Real is THE best Mexican restaurant in the triad - I said what I said! Off the beaten path, you'll find this spot in a trip mall off market street. Their space is small but worth the wait if they're busy. Their staff is extremely friendly and helpful if you have questions about the menu. The food is out of this world. You're getting authentic Mexican cuisine with every bite and I love that they give you two kinds of hot sauces with your meal in addition to your standard chips and salsa. The quality of meat and cook on each dish is perfect and one complaint I always have about Mexican restraints is they never put enough queso on the food that requires it. Well, not Camino real. It's the perfect amount of cheese needed for the dish and I can definitely appreciate that. This will forever be my go to spot for Mexican food!! read more

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Enjoyed a delicious carry out dinner from El Camino Real tonight. The restaurant was busy due to "Taco Tuesday". I ordered ahead through their website and my order was ready when I arrived at the requested time and the food was exactly as ordered. I tried the chori queso as an appetizer and it was delicious, not too spicy. The pupusas were just as tasty as the last time I had them. And I tried the churros for dessert and they were great. read more

El Camino Real Mexican Grill - Chori Queso Dip, Churros, Pupusas (3) - Mexican Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

Went here for lunch with friends, they are always so quick!! The food is consistently good and they always have good drink specials! read more

El Camino Real Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

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Great meal. Hard to find local place but when you see a small Mexican restaurant next to the Hispanic market and a store that sells Hispanic phone cards you know you are in the right place. Food is always on point here. I got the chilies Rellanos and my girlfriend got the enchiladas Mexicanos. Both were hot and flavorful! My margarita was one of the best I've had in a long time. I miss there Barilla but I'll just suffer through the rest of the delicious choices! read more

El Camino Real Mexican Grill - Quesavirria (yes order it) - Mexican Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

Still one of the main options for Mexican food with good, real recipes. A small location, so you kind of have to know the best times to get there as it could get packed fairly quick, especially for dinners. Food is always full of flavor. I can't recall a time where a dish needed a bit more of any specific ingredient. Yea it has some of the Tex-Mex usuals but the other dishes, it feels like their home recipes - which is one of the reasons we love to dine there. Menu has quite a lot to choose from and you're destined to find something you like or maybe something new - this time their ribs. Very fall off the bone and soaked in sauce, perfect with their rice. Their service is pretty attentive for the most part and are always happy to bring you anything you need. Would still recommend. read more

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Interesting place. The restaurant looks like a basic small store front. Service is hit and miss. The food was over cooked reheated dishes. I think I have enjoyed taco bell more. The frozen margaritas were outstanding read more

We ordered the combo meal, which consisted of a beef enchilada and a chicken chimichanga with rice and beans. We also ordered chicken fajitas, which came with tortillas, rice, beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, and sour cream. The combo meal was delicious. The fajitas were served sizzling hot and incredibly appetizing. Everything was fresh and well-seasoned. read more

This place is always a favorite go to spot for delicious consistent Mexican food in the triad. Inside is small but don't be fooled, the food is fantastic and the menu is vast. They have a wonderful lunch menu as well and it doesn't break the bank! My new favorite is the lunch taco salad fajitas. The salad has an unbelievable amount of fajita meat and it's under 10.00. My recent visit I had my favorite cheese enchiladas. I am a purist and they don't disappoint. I do love the street tacos as well. Looking through the yelp photos makes me want to go back and try something new. If you have not tried this place and you love Mexican food like I do, you should put them on your list. You will thank me later! read more

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Seated right away. Service very good. Food came out quickly. Tacos I ordered were amazing. Ambiance was just right. Music played in the background not too loud. Overall a great experience. They offer an extensive menu with plenty of traditional Mexican dishes. A must if ever in Greensboro. read more

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It is a small and authentic restaurant. I love the food, the service I get every time!! I love going here for lunch.

How has it taken me so very long to come here! We came in on a Sunday evening with low to no expectations and were blown away. We parked in back (thanks Waze) and were seated right away. The place is cute: it has a very 'we are a Mexican place' vibe. Our server was amazing! My dad got a huge burrito with steak chicken and shrimp, my partner got a vegetarian combo and I had mole cheese enchiladas and they were incredible: smoky mole that tasted like it was developed over hours, crisp veggies, seasoned to perfection rice and beans. Definitely an add to my rotation! read more

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This is one rare gem that isn't the biggest restaurant, but it makes up for that in quality, price, and service. This was our first time there and when you walk in, this just feels like it's authentic Mexican everything. The waitstaff took their time to explain any questions you may have, the prices are family friendly, and there is soft music in the background not overpowering your conversation at the table. We had a wide variety of everything. My dad had 3 different flavored tacos from beef to chorizo (don't remember his theif pick sorry). My mom had chimichanga and burrito. And I had 3 Mexican style tortillas with mole' sauce. All 3 of our plates were equally top notch! Absolutely delicious. When we got inside there was only 3 tables, including us, that were occupied. Working 20 minutes there weren't enough tables from the amount of people coming in. However, the staff does a great job turning over tables as fast as they can in a professional manner. A+ to this establishment. read more

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The service was excellent. And I was really impressed with the food. I had a combination, chicken burrito, chicken, quesadilla, and a Chalupa. It was all delicious, but their idea of a Chalupa is what I think of as a tostada. A crispy corn flat tortilla. My understanding is that Chalupa's are made of corn flour, but they're soft not crunchy. Anyway, everything was really tasty, including the standard issue salsa. It's probably the best standard issue salsa I've had in Greensboro. And the spicy salsas (red and green...you have to ask for them) are very good also. I was very pleased. It was just so cold in there. Bring a sweater. read more

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This is our favorite local Mexican restaurant! The servers are always so nice and we've never been disappointed by the food. Very family friendly too! This review was made in connection with a Toast promotion. read more

I want to say that the service here is prompt and very friendly. No complaints there. The chips, salsa and queso are all very good. I have to say I was really unsatisfied with the tacos here. Asada is close to flavorless and cubed up very lean meat. Chorizo was mushy. I'm used to Chorizo being fried up well done and having a bright spicy taste. Al Pastor was also very mushy, and the flavor of it and somewhat the Chorizo was more akin to smoky, sweet curry than bright citrusy spicy Mexican. If you are looking for well done authentic tacos, this isn't the place. If you are pleased with Arroz con Pollo, Fajitas, or more Americanized Mexican food I think you will be pleased with this place. read more

I was hesitant to eat at a Mexican restaurant in NC since I'm from El Paso, TX a border town. I was very pleasantly surprised, this place is legit!! I had the mole enchiladas and they were right on! The Modelo Negro draft beer was super cold, just the way it should be. Salsa with the chips was just a little "picoso" and flavorful. The service was excellent, one of the staff was by the front door and opened it for us. The ambiance and music was just like home. We even metva waitress who was iriginally from El Paso. Drop by you won't be disappointed! read more

Visited this local spot and enjoyed some quick eats on a lunch break. The restaurant is on the smaller side with limited seating, because it's SO good. We ended up seated right in front of the door, so not ideal but we were in there. The Pastor Sope was my favorite... marinated pork and pineapple on top of a corn meal fried patty with toppings, yum! The Quesoburrias dipped in sauce were the other favorite! read more

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Don't let the outside fool you, this cozy establishment located in a strip mall on spring garden street packs a punch. Try one of the $4 drink specials - on the day I visited it was the strong tequila sunrise. Hot chips and tasty salsa arrive as soon as you are seated and are refilled as many times as you want. Serving sizes and prices are reasonable for lunch and dinner but I wish some of the dinner specials included rice and beans. read more

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I love Mexican food and this small gem on Spring Garden is a must go to! The food was authentic and the drinks were on point. I think the daily drink specials will definitely have me coming back. If you driving down Spring Garden you might miss the restaurant. It's small but has a lot to offer! read more

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Don't miss this place. They are the best Mexican spot in town! Their margaritas are incredible. A pitcher is reasonably priced and we can easily enjoy two of them. Their guac is awesome as you can tell it is fresh. It is a small establishment, so there may be a wait. However, it is always worth it. They have drink specials throughout the week and food deals to go along. There are TVs for the game! We have had everything from the tacos to the burritos to the ACP. Can't go wrong here! read more

First visit was today! Read several reviews and decided to try it. It is small but packs a punch! It was around 4 o clock when we walked in. I thought we would be the only people there that early but were surprised when we opened the door! It was almost full! We found a seat quickly and were greeted warmly. The waiter quickly got our drinks and helped me choose an entree. We ordered guacamole that was chunky and fresh and GONE by the time our entrees came out. Portions were adequate. My husband and daughter both got tacos and I got enchiladas verde. Everything was delicious. The atmosphere was a little dark but cozy. We will definitely be back! read more

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Good ambiance, amazing value- my steak fajita had no gristle! Specials everyday. Two large screen TV showing MLS - friendly staff. Cannot go wrong. read more

I highly recommend visiting El Camino Real if you are in Greensboro NC. I have been going here for years now and I have never had a bad experience. The staff is always friendly and I enjoy their weekly and daily specials that are offered. Their food is always incredible and I love their grilled fish dishes especially. read more

El Camino Real Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

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We were shopping on Market St and decided to give this restaurant a try. My wife had the El Vegetariano enchiladas with spinach and cheese and I had a Make Your Bowl with chicken and assorted vegetables. Both dishes were fantastic. In addition the service was great. We look forward to coming back again! read more

My partner and I absolutely love this place! If we are in the mood for Hispanic food this is our go-to! The tacos are great and there's a great variety, all of their food is always hot and the staff is always so nice. We have tried a good amount of things on the menu and we are never disappointed! Special mention to the aguas frescas, the mango is my favorite! read more

This place is amazing! Definitely the best Mexican I've had in Greensboro. I ordered the Enchiladas Mexicanas and they were so good. The only thing was that the mole sauce was a little too sweet for my liking, but it was still very good. The food came out quickly and the waiters were very kind. I came here for Valentine's Day and was not disappointed. I highly recommend. read more

El Camino Real Mexican Grill - Enchiladas Mexicanas - Mexican Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

Came here for the first time on taco Tuesday. They have a special on Tuesdays and Thursdays- 4 tacos for $7.99. The tacos are a good size. Everyone that I was with said their food( super nachos, and steak bowl) was really good. read more

The food was great, I ordered a chimichanga and it was amazing! Thevburritos are also good as well as the sweet tea. The workers were really nice and brought food surpringly quickly. The place also had that true "Mexican" ambiance like no other Italian restaurant. read more

My favorite authentic sit down Mexican restaurant. Super tiny but festive and fun. Service is always great and quick. Lots of yummy drinks and meals. Salad is a little spicy which I don't mind. Large portions to where you will have some for lunch the next day. Their specials can't be beat. $1 taco Tuesday is amazing! Highly recommend! read more

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Another nice spot for good Mexican food. At first we weren't sure if they were open with those extra dark windows. Hahaha. The seating area is small and tight. Hopefully you like your dining neighbors. Hee hee The food was flavorful and quick. The servers are busy and movin to get everyone's orders out quickly. The place has always been busy during our 3 different visits. Taco Tuesday was a hit for us. read more

This place is the Real deal. Great food. Quick service. Great margs. No complaints! It's a small intimate restaurant with lots of options and a good range of drinks! If you're in the area and want Mexican, this is the place. read more

El Camino Real Mexican Grill - Chicken enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

I almost hate to write this review because the last thing I want is to have to wait behind even more people to get a seat! We've been coming here for years and the entire family LOVES the food and the service. I've visited Mexico several times and used to live in Laredo, Texas and can tell you that this is legit. In addition to Mexican favorites like taquitos, tacos and a mixed meat molcajete, they also have some delicious El Salvadorian dishes like pupusa. read more

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We get take out from here a lot. The food is always fantastic. We used to eat in the restaurant before Covid happened. The ambiance was always good and the service was great. read more

We were hoping this was the real deal... We went to this place hoping they were the traditional Mexican restaurant that all the reviews were praising on Google. For us, it lacked the authentic taste and unfortunately fell into the same category as so many other Mexican restaurants in the Triad area. We're coming from Arizona and maybe being a border state, we have unrealistic expectations, but sadly even the general taste and freshness of the meal wasn't "return worthy". I really wish it was different because we had high hopes but alas the search continues... That is the critical part though, I can say the service and staff were really pleasant and there's nothing but good things to say about the service and even the check-out was pleasant. Smiling faces, good attitudes, moderate prices, cozy environment got an impromptu Thursday date night... These were all a solid 3+ stars. If they get a bit closer to "real Mexican" food, we'd be ready to give them another shot at being a regular go-to spot for us! :) read more

Visiting from out of town, we chose this restaurant because of its 4.5-star rating and were excited to try it. The chips, salsa, and guacamole were excellent. However, shortly after our food arrived (we both ordered chicken fajitas), I discovered a hair in my refried beans. I discreetly informed our waitress, who promptly took the plate and returned with a fresh serving of beans. I also asked for extra tortillas, as the hair was found while I was assembling a wrap. When checking out, I quietly asked if a discount had been applied due to the issue with my food. The cashier initially said yes. However, after reviewing the bill--approximately $44 plus tip for two people--I inquired again. The cashier then clarified that the "discount" was the additional tortillas, which are typically included with a fajita order anyway. This explanation was disappointing. Given the situation, I expected some form of genuine compensation--at the very least, a partial discount. Because of this experience, I cannot recommend this restaurant and am unlikely to return. read more

My FAVORITE tacos de lengua. The guacamole is fresh and served in a big cupped chip. I do apologize for not taking photos of the tacos but I will be back someday and then I'll add more to this review. The staff is very friendly. There was a mixup with my food and they were very accommodating. It's a small space with minimal seating so it can get loud. There is outside seating as well. Recommendations: Tacos de Lengua Tacos de asada Tacos de tripa Sope de pollo Torta de asada Agua de jamaica Agua de tamarindo Agua de horchata Guacamole read more

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