What a lovely place! When we stepped inside it instantly gave that beauty and enchantment with the painted arches, the shingled roofed booths, the colorful artwork- diverse from piece to piece and plentiful. There is a candy stand at the desk too. The service and attention to detail was amazing. The fooooood was a big star. I am on a mission to branch out and try a lot of new food this year, and today that included a bit or two of each dish ordered- An ACP dish, a burrito, a steak taco, spicy sauces, queso and chips, and my actual order- the pupusas. Everything- was absolutely delicious. I really enjoyed the pupusas- which I hear may be a salvadorian influenced dish? The shrimp in the different dishes was cooked perfectly- which I know from my various excursions and attempts in the world and my own kitchen- is not a guarantee. Accessibility notes: FULL stars. Various seating and options, tables and booths, room to navigate comfortably. A small ramp outside on the curb. And the bathrooms were actually fashioned correctly- in the handicap stall the bars were in the right places and at the right heights- as was the toilet paper holder- no bending necessary to access it seated. The door to the restroom was not too heavy either. Very refreshing as this is often a chaotic messed up set up at some place. We came as a group, for a friend lunch date after thrifting and we had a fantastic time! So happy and we will definitely be back! read more

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I visited El Camino Real for a lunch date with my friend. The restaurant was decorated very nicely and we were greeted at the door but was told to pick any seat. Most of the tables needed to be wiped off including the one we picked but the staff kindly walked over to clean everything up. Our server started off a little rocky but we still managed to have a great time. I order the Birria tacos and order a drink, and so did my friend. The Birria tacos were really good but I do think it could use a little more flavor. I still ate every bite. The Salsa and Queso was honestly my favorite. I love Queso anyway but theirs did not disappoint. It was so hot with no lumps! Overall, I would recommend for a quick lunch date and the drinks. read more

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This is one of a handful of local restaurants the I will visit 2 or 3 times a month on average. I visited the original restaurant located in Greensboro many times. The food here is at least as good, the menu is broad, they offer daily lunch specials, and the service is almost always on point. And the parking versus the Greensboro location is a dream! On this trip I went with a dish some will neither appreciate or even touch, figuratively or literally - Pozole Roja. This dish contains hominy as a major ingredient along with pork in a rich broth seasoned with cumin, Mexican oregano, and Chiles. Here it is topped with cabbage and Chicharron. To that I will add chopped white onion, sliced avocado, grilled peppers and onions (side dish), radish, and a healthy dose of lime juice. This is a large, busy dish with at least two or three adult meals coming from it. I love this dish and they do a great job here.- right up there with Taqueria Los Juanes! This is a dish that is more tan the sum of its parts - if you can't deal with hominy, eat around it - there is a lot going on in this dish! read more

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I came here on a Tuesday as a party of 2 around 11:45am and we were sat immediately at a booth. I enjoyed their chips and salsa as the salsa was not too spicy. I ordered the lunch portion of the steak fajitas and a small (4oz) cheese dip. The steak was flavorful. The onions were sliced well, but I wish the bell peppers were cut a little thinner. It only came with 2 tortillas and the amount of fajitas and toppings they give you, you need more than 2 tortillas. The cheese sauce was good quality too. I do wish that the waiter stopped by a bit more often. Once we finished our meal, we did not see our waiter and were confused on how to pay. We ended up just going straight to the counter to pay. Overall though, we did enjoy our time. read more

El Camino Real - Chew - Mexican Near Me - Winston-salem, North Carolina

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Back for another 5 star review. This time I created the bowl with chicken, rice, beans and all the toppings. Available on the lunch specials for 9.99! Service was fantastic and we could've drank the salsa. read more

El Camino Real - Mexican Near Me - Winston-salem, North Carolina

In all the years we lived in NC, my wife and I had not checked out this restaurant. Friends of ours took us there for dinner about a week before this post and I was pleasantly surprised. Plenty of parking near the restaurant although it shares the lot with the other merchants in the strip mall. The entrance was clean and inviting. Upon walking in, we were immediately greeted with a smile and shown to a booth. Menus were placed in front of us while another employee had free chips and salsa ready as well. Typical Mexican restaurant with something for everyone in the group. I won't go into the details of our order, but everyone thoroughly enjoyed what they got. I'll have to say that the staff attentiveness was at a level I've never seen before. I think by the time we left the restaurant, our table had been visited by everyone that worked there checking to make sure that everything was good and that our glasses stayed full. Great job everyone! I'll close by saying we were so impressed with the service and the food that my wife and I returned by ourselves the following week and everything was as good as the previous visit. They have food and drink specials throughout the week so check the board as you walk in the door. El Camino Real will remain at the top of our list for Mexican cuisine in Winston-Salem. read more

I love El Camino, I've been coming here since I went to college and it's always the same. Amazing food, cheap prices and quick service. The food is always hot and delicious I love their spinach dishes since it's creamed spinach and their sauces are immaculately spiced. If you want some authentic Mexican food, this is one of the greats! read more

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Lunch outside on the patio today and it was so so good! I had a chile relleno, taco and salad and was so delicious! Salsa is spicier than most which I love. read more

El Camino Real - Chicken taco, salad and chile relleno - Mexican Near Me - Winston-salem, North Carolina

Great food, great drinks (they have mescal! Sadly, not all Mexican restaurants do), and the best guacamole-making show in town. Staff very helpful and willing to make substitutions, etc, as requested read more

5 stars for great service, clean comfortable space, and great value. The food arrived piping hot, was presented nicely and had really good flavor. We forget about this little gem tucked away in this shopping mall but there's ample parking and the option for outdoor seating which is nice. I didn't get a picture but you can get guacamole made table-side! read more

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Always been a fan of El Camino Real! I discovered them when I was a student at UNCG, and was a weekly consumer of their taco Tuesday specials. I was happy to learn of the Old Town location in Winston-Salem when I was no longer in Greensboro regularly. I've always had good experiences and service at both locations. Today I needed to order 20 tacos for a birthday party. El Camino came to mind and they were the most affordable for authentic Mexican style tacos. The young lady who took my order on the phone was very well spoken and helpful since I was scheduling the order about an hour ahead of time. I ordered a variety of asada, pollo, carnitas, chorizo, and al pastor. She made sure we wanted onions and cilantro on all the tacos, which we did, but I appreciate her asking. Everything was clearly labeled and the tacos were a hit! Our birthday girl is from the west coast and was very impressed with the tacos. What really sent it over the top was opening the neatly packaged bags to see cute little notes written on each of the boxes! Messages like "made with love" and "Camino Real loves you!" it was really such a nice personal touch we all thought was really sweet. Thank you El Camino Real - we love you too! read more

El Camino Real - Love notes on the tacos! - Mexican Near Me - Winston-salem, North Carolina

Great place for groups, decent mexican food and cold beer. They also have Sunday lunch specials all under $10 which makes me very excited since I'm always on a budget. The chicken fajita salad was very satisfying layered with beans a good amount of guacamole, lettuce and chicken. My only complaint is that the chicken could have been a little better and more fajita like. They have good cold beer on top and the service was pretty good. They were very accommodating and friendly with our big group. Everyone loved their dish. They even had pupusas which I'm going to get next time you don't see a lot of out here. read more

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What's good? The warm chips and salsa, basic tacos, beans and rice. I decided to try Birria from somewhere different, unfortunately I regretted my decision. I started with chorizo dip, the chorizo had a funny taste to it perhaps it was old. For the main entree the infamous Birria tacos! Taste like beef stew! Highly disappointed! The consume taste like seafood. Service was slow but it appears they were short on waitresses. Although it was clean, I think I'll stick to the basics with this place. Everyone has an off day. read more

El Camino Real - Quesabirria (3) - Mexican Near Me - Winston-salem, North Carolina

Excellent prices for good Mexican food. Some dishes might be heavy handed with the salt. The chips and salsa were A+. Very attentive servers and a quick pay at the cashier set up to make splitting the check easy. read more

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Very clean and staff are friendly. The food was good, I got pupusas and tamale and sope dinner. I'm not a fan of the sope but the other 2 were great. Hard to find pupusas let alone good ones, so that was nice. The prices are great, and they have lots of specials. read more

Wow! Service was amazing! Our cocktails were yummy. The food was flavorful and filling. Great portions, packed with flavor! Carnitas are delicious! Patrons and employees were genuinely happy. What a great experience!!! Will definitely be back. Good environment for families, singles and couples! Full bar! read more

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Located in a shopping strip just off the road. Large ample parking lot, some outdoor seating. Very inviting as soon as you walk in, festive environment with music in the background. Staff greets and seats you immediately at one of the many tables or booths. There is also limited seating at the bar, which has a great selection of beers and mixed drink's. Menu has lots of your regular items found at other Mexican restaurants but here they also have some more traditional dishes, always check out their specials also as they are usually pretty great. The free chips are fresh and light with some good sauce, hotter version available upon requests. Their Choriqueso dip is creamy with small pieces of chorizo in every scoop. Their tacos come in 4's and can be combined 2 and 2. The Al Pastor are the ones who the most flavors, with onions and grilled pineapple in every bite, comes with a red and green sauce.....I lean green! My wife got the Mojarra Frita, a whole fried fish which is crispy on outside and tender inside. ACP is OK as per my daughter. Overall it is a nice family friendly restaurant where owners and staff value your business.. read more

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Dropped in w friends who highly recommended this place, raving about their Margaritas and food. After looking over their extensive menu and chalkboard specials we all ordered a pitcher of Margaritas filled to the brim and our accompanying glasses w a choice of salted rim or sugared. They were quite tasty! We ordered some papusas to share that everyone liked along w their spicy salsa and chips. We were pretty full from those starters but we were determined to forage on into entre' territory and yummo! I ordered the specialty of the day Texas Bowl. It was HUGE and everything in it was SO GOOD and only $9.99. My friends had enchiladas and burritos and those were large portions so we all ended up w enough left over to take home! Service at this place is quick and friendly and you won't leave hungry! read more

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I don't appreciate a service charge, unexplained, on my check. I wont be back. Food was just ok. read more

El Camino Real - Service charge?? - Mexican Near Me - Winston-salem, North Carolina

Awesome food !great service !and Fantastic music by Mystik Muse Lots of fun Great Family place very nice Owner clean too read more

El Camino Real - Mexican Near Me - Winston-salem, North Carolina

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This is the best. Love the food and the staff. I love the street tacos and hubby loves the fijita Texanas. Their salsa is outstanding. We go every week. read more

The Carnitas with beans n rice was great. Crispy Carnitas are the best n these had the perfect texture. My wife had the Verde Polo Enchiladas n she loved them. We will be back!! read more

Excellent food. MYSTIK MUSE played some good sets. Waitstaff was friendly. Real family feel.

I been eating here since I was a child as a Hispanic the food is the best Los Sopes here are all ways good that makes me feel at home and I can't start on the tacos The Tacos Are The Very Best my favorite was the Chorizo,Carne asada y De luenga but The Best Food in my case is la Torta Cause the beans,Chicken,lettuce,Tomatoes make it better And the service Is the best everyone was Nice I wish I could eat here every day. Darwin- read more

This has become our favorite local Mexican food spot! Atmosphere: Authentic and casual dine in. Nice lighting and fun cultural decor/colors. Location: Easy to access off of reynolda in a shopping plaza. Plenty of parking To go service: When we first moved here we enjoyed them using a delivery service and they were always made in a timely fashion,packed well,and still nicely presented in to go boxes Food: We always get the tacos. They do street style small corn tortillas with fresh cilantro and onion. The meat is always delicious. I am a sucker for a good chorizo taco. I love theirs because the chorizo has a kick but not overly spicy. We also really enjoy the al pastor which is seasoned pork with a little pineapple (delicious). Eventually we will branch off and try some other dishes however, it is hard to find a genuine Mexican street style taco that is as good as this. The drinks: They have alot of options but, the classic lime margarita is our go to. I'm not sure what mix they use or if they make it themselves but, it's a great to the point margarita without all the frills... apparently their flavored margaritas are awesome so, we will definitely try those at some point as well. Customer service: we are always greeted soon after we walk in and seated within an appropriate amount of time whether it's busy or not. We have always had great service from the waitstaff which probably is another part of why we come here often. Cost: extremely great value! Tacos vary from $1.35-$2.00 drinks are usually around $5 or $6. The whole menu is very reasonably priced We usually get there once a week even though we have a policy to try to go to new spots of the same category to mix things up but, this is our exception because it is just what we love in a Mexican restaurant. The food read more

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1 word.... The best food i ever had 2 words the best customer service i ever had 3 words definitely a place to go on a good date. read more

Another local Mexican restaurant recommended by friends who are not Yelpers was a big hit. We came here with those friends and had excellent service and food at a great price. I would recommend coming here for sure. read more

We were looking for a quick bite and ended up going to el Camino real. Food was good and the customer service was very impressive. We got checked on by numerous people not just our server. We had the pupusas and a burrito. Salsa and chips were tasty and all the food tasted fresh and authentic. Prices were very reasonable as well. 9-15 bucks on average. It's great to go somewhere and have the customer service be on point. Keep up the great work. Gracias read more

The food at Camino Real is amazing! Everything tastes fresh. The food is authentic. The service is friendly. Like everywhere they are shorthanded, but they still provide friendly service. The atmosphere is laid back and enjoyable. read more

El Camino Real - Fajitas & Whole fried Tilapia - Mexican Near Me - Winston-salem, North Carolina

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We eat here at least once a week. I will say the service could use some improvement. Today was the day I figured I would actually write a review about it. We were promptly sat and ordered. The food came out in a reasonable time as well. However about halfway through our meal I guess our waitress decided to dip out and never once came back to check on us or give us our check. My tea was completely empty I had to ask a different waitress to refill my tea and she acted as if it was an inconvenience to her. After we ate we literally had to go to the cash register to get our check. Never once saw our waitress again. This isn't the first time I've had to walk to the register to get the check. The food is the saving grace. I always go for the fish or shrimp tacos. Today I had the cheese pupusa and it was also delicious. This restaurant is a family and friend favorite. I always recommend it to everyone who wants authentic Mexican food and I'll certainly be back. read more

Oh man... I hate giving a bad review... and one star reviews seem extreme to me. So two stars for the effort. Their lunch prices are ridiculously low, but the quality and quantity is ridiculously low, at least it was for us today. The Mexican food here was very bland, no seasoning at all. I've never needed salt and pepper to liven up a dish, other than a sprinkling on my tacos. The Taco Salad had a lot of sour cream and guacamole, and a decent amount of steak, peppers and onions. What this salad lacked was salad. There were two chunks of tomato and less than a 1/4 cup of shredded lettuce. Their tacos appeared to have premade tortilla shells and the chalupa was more of a tostada. Unfortunately the flavors left me longing for Mexican food as these menu choices we made today lacked any spice, depth of flavor, lime, cilantro, jalapeño, chipotle, cumin or anything resembling Mexican food. It's sad to see restaurants cater to "local palates" rather than staying true to their culture and heritage. read more

El Camino Real - Fajita Taco Salad with Steak. - Mexican Near Me - Winston-salem, North Carolina

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It's good but it needs work and the chease dip is good and has good service so over all it has 4 stars

My family ordered pickup from here during the holiday season and everything was warm, fresh and delicious. My father was able to get the guacamole salad completely separate and the flavors were great. Definitely recommend the place, and look forward to ordering it again. read more

El Camino Real - Half eaten quesadilla camerón - Mexican Near Me - Winston-salem, North Carolina

The food is not too bad for North Carolina, although it doesn't compare to what we were used to in Texas. But the surcharge for using a credit card is a deal-breaker. What a surprise! The staff first said they had no choice. Then they said the charge was mandated by the card company. Then one of them said I should talk to the manager. Then she said she was the manager. Whatever. They were polite, but clueless. I suggested a warning about the surcharge would be appropriate. They responded that it's posted where everybody sees it: on a small card taped to the counter by the register. But you don't pay at the register and would have no reason to go check it out before your meal. No sign at the door. No notice in the menu. Restaurants universally take credit cards without imposing a surcharge. If they had posted a sign prominently, I would not have entered. Having seen it now, I will not return. Enjoy your extra 98 cents. read more

El Camino Real - Pay with cash and avoid an unexpected surcharge. - Mexican Near Me - Winston-salem, North Carolina

Tasty authentic Mexican food! I recommend dining in and exploring the Happy Hour offerings, perfect for unwinding after a hectic day at the office. read more

I'm a recent transplant to WS from California and was really nicely surprised by the food, and staff at Camino Real. I choose the place because back in CA i live very close to the actual El Camino Real (Highway of the kings) which spans all the state of CA North to South. The food was great, I really like their tomatillo salsa, it has the perfect taste and a gos spicy kick. I'll definitely go back. read more

I've always enjoyed the authenticity of this restaurant. I'm not a fan of chain restaurants & this place actually tastes good & just about every single experience I've ever had there has been great. I love their authentic tacos & their fajita soup is super tasty. The shrimp cocktail is authentic Mexican style with avocado and all. The tacos are small like street tacos, with onions, cilantro & a slice of radish. They provide slice of lime & red & green sauce for you. I've recommended this place quite a few times. Now I get price changes, and all I ask is that you make people clearly aware of these. When I was there yesterday (Sunday) looked through the menu the price for the tacos I chose stated $1.50 , others $1.75. However when the bill came the tacos were $2 a piece and one was $2.50..... I questioned the menu & was told that the price change was on the door /front of the restaurant about price change. I didn't want to argue or go out to disagree or look bad. Paid & went on. Upon leaving I looked for said sign & it states that due to the rising price of meat ...they will no longer be able to offer $1 tacos & prices are subject to change. The $1 tacos are Tues. & Thurs. for starters & subject to change is so general. It really would be nice if you made your price changes clear. Please either update or place temporary stickers to adjust your pricing. I use to have issues with the restaurant not itemizing on receipts & that finally got resolved & made it better, now this. Just a small fix is all I ask. read more

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We live near this restaurant in Oldtown and have eaten there several times before the pandemic. Late lunch on a Saturday was when we decided to try it again. The add shrimp to the fajitas was not the price on the menu. The waiter asked how many shrimp I wanted and I said whatever the amount is for the quoted price. Finally, I said forget it! The steak in the steak fajitas was impossible to chew and the whole meal had no taste. Their chips and salsa are good but they give you a tiny bowl and never refill. We tried it again and won't be back. There are too many good Mexican restaurants in Winston-Salem to bother with this one. read more

The Food was super good. I dove into the first bite of some really authentic Mexican cuisine as my taste buds were deeply moved by the chicken fajitas I ordered. Those fajitas did me justice. The bathroom was kinda small though. If you turn out of the urinal you would already nose brush the guy behind you as you pivoted into the sink. The service was service, like they did what they were supposed to. The waitress was a little sassy but not too bad considering she was your typical Latina with an attitude (I'm Hispanic so I can say this confidently but she definitely wasn't as customer service-y as she could've been, given it was also Valentine's Day and she was working so I don't blame her. Update!!!!: I came back and the waitress still has the same sass, as I spent quality time with my blood relatives she swiftly flew through tables and aggressively handled the menus. Every glare glossed over with flower killing energy like a Hispanic Wednesday Adams. (Scary Adams family girl). This time I got La Vaquita and I totally had a cow about read more

This spot has great food and very friendly service. It's not a part of town we are in often, but when we are we try to eat here.