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    El Cerrito

    3.3 (99 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Tex-Mex
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    Price is being charged are different than the prices on the menu.

    Menu prices are different than the prices they charge. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED! Be very careful! Savannah, the manager specifically stated that her boss knows the menu prices are inaccurate. Savannah stated her boss is aware but has done nothing about it. She stated that the boss has been working on new menus for months.

    Add-on crispy beef taco
    Brad M.

    El Cerrito is a great, economical, Mexican food joint. We started with the chips and salsa. The chips were light and thin, and the salsa had a nice flavor without too much heat. The waitress was quick and attentive, and it appeared all the servers had been trained pretty well. They had spinach enchiladas and avocado enchiladas. That's always worth noting. My wife had the spinach enchiladas and was pleasantly surprised. I had the combo, which wasn't on the menu. The 3 enchilada dinner offered chicken with sour cream sauce, cheese, or beef. I wanted all 3, and they accommodated me easily. I also asked for an add-on taco, even though it wasn't on the menu, and they took care of that too! Man, you GOTTA have add-on tacos for $2! Double your profit margins! The enchiladas were filling, but I noticed they were on the small side. At a $9 plate instead of a $15 plage, I didn't have a problem... and I didn't go away hungry. Not the TOP place in the area, but it's probably a solid #2! Way better than the "chain" places up the street! 4 STARS to #ShopLocal

    April S.

    Food is good. Never the same employees which could mean management issues. Younger employees seem lazy. They take your order but never refill drinks or take your plates when finished. I feel sorry for the bus boys and understand why they leave the plates behind. Let the wait staff try to carry one of the bus tubs with all those heavy plates inside. Additional staff training would make this place 4 maybe 5 star.

    Beef Guiso, corn tortilla, and chips and salsa

    I went to El Cerrito for the first time. And as someone who loves Mexican food, I have a lot to compare it to. I was blown away at the taste of the salsa that came with the chips, so I knew my food was gonna be delicious. I ordered the beef Guiso *a hidden menu item* and it was delicious. When I walked in, they hosts was very pleasant, she offered me a table, but I decided to sit at the bar, which is full service. At the bar they had two TV with a sports on. The bar is separate from the rest of the restaurant incase kids don't need to see people drinking. Which I appreciated. All this to say I really enjoyed my experience at El Cerrito, the ambiance was very culturally appropriate and felt like I was in Mexico. I highly recommend this Mexican restaurant to anyone in Springtown, TX or people driving through.

    Brenna H.

    I really enjoy this place. A lot of times when you get into rural areas and try lower priced Mexican food it is bland and not good, but not here! Everything here is really enjoyable from the chips and queso, to the tacos, fajitas, I'll eat it all. The service is great. Their sweet tea is legit. Definitely if you're in the Springtown area check it out.

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    J Warren R.

    I liked El Cerrito. The food was tasty, served warm, the beer ice cold, and the service efficient and friendly. In addition, they were open late, so after a full day of work, I was ready for some good TexMex. There is a large variety of menu items to choose from including all of your favorite Mexican food. You won't go wrong with any of the taco plates or enchilada plates. Casual atmosphere. Overall, a good, solid choice for some really good Mexican comfort food.

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    Fair food and fair service usually it is very clean priced out of site. They have a lot of young employees

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    7 years ago

    My family and I tried this place for the first time. The chips and salsa, margaritas and food were all good. I will go again!

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    8 years ago

    Yummy place to eat good queso and salsa as well as fresh chips awesome tasting fajitas

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    8 years ago

    I love el Cerrito it's amazing my favorite is the Mexican cheese burger I awesome 5 stars.

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    8 years ago

    Changed owners and food was slow and dry. Won't be coming anymore. Waitress was good but slow food.

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    Great food but music is wat to loud and the hostesses and wait staff leave a lot to be desired!

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    Food is great, margaritas are superber and staff is normally friendly. It's a must try!

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    Love this place! It's literally my favorite Mexican restaurant... anywhere! Highly recommended!!

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