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    El Chilango

    4.4 (32 reviews)
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    Huaraches
    Ana B.

    We went for lunch on a Saturday and we were immediately greeted and seated. We ordered queso and guacamole and it was plenty to eat with the delicious tortilla chips. I ordered the Huaraches and it was delicious! You could tell the tortilla was freshly made. The steak was tender and flavorful. The setting is nice and colorful and comfortable to sit and enjoy the meal. We will definitely be back!

    Birria Tacos. Chips and Salsa. Mix of queso and black beans.
    Faith L.

    The service is amazing our waitress was super sweet. They seem to have a great environment and while pretty busy they were not ever overwhelmed and had seating available on the day we went for dinner. We were sat and waited on instantly. The food was absolutely amazing. Salsa and chips were 10/10 and some of the best Birria tacos I've had. Prices were very reasonable and definitely not as expensive as other places around.

    Huaraches
    Todd C.

    Stopped in here tonight with family. We had a group of 6 and got seated promptly. I had the Huaraches and it was absolutely fantastic! Full of flavor and the pickled onions added a great flavor to this dish My wife had the taco loco and she was highly impressed!! The manager and my apologies to him for not catching his name,but he came by our table to ask us if we had been there before or our first time,which it was . He proceeded to ask us what we had decided to have and gave us all advice on our choices. And i honestly appreciate that. Service was fast and friendly and they kept all of our drinks full. All in all i highly recommend this place! But words of advice this is a small restaurant so seating is limited so on a busy night it my tale some time to get seated.

    Mechete ( steak Mexican quesadilla)
    Janee' T.

    The food was just okay. I hade the steak machete (Mexican quesadilla) , the meat was tender it just lacked flavor. Everything needed just a little more salt. The refried beans were absolutely delicious! The service was very nice. Everyone was friendly and our party of 7 was on the waitlist and by the time we drove 10 minutes to the restaurant our table was ready. Great family friendly environment. Give them a try!

    Burrito
    Phil F.

    Rapidly seated. pleasant staff. Quick service. Food appeared quickly. Attractively plated. Good ambiance, although small considering majority of coast restaurants. Food tasty. On par with most other similar restaurants serving Mexican food. Would patronize again but not one of my top 3 in this category,

    Karina R.

    My party was seated immediately. Chips and salsa were yummy. Cheese dip was very smooth and paired well with the salsa. I ordered their Sarita's enchiladas with red sauce instead of melted cheese. Their red sauce is delicious and resembles mole. Their menu includes some items I haven't seen in other local Mexican restaurants. I would like to try more entrees in the future.

    Cochinita Pibil, 3 Soft Corn Tortillas with Pork served with Rice and Beans
    Elizabeth B.

    Went to a New Mexican Restaurant in Gulfport today it's called "El Chilango" and it was really good. I had the Cochinita Pibil, which is 3 Soft Corn Tortillas that had Pork and it came with Rice and Beans. It was really good. I can't wait to go back.

    Restaurant inside, this is a really small restaurant, but the food is amazing. Definitely worth a try.
    Gray B.

    The food is really good. The street tacos are amazing how they get their corn tortillas so moist and buttery is amazing

    Delicious bowls!
    Kate F.

    So excited that this is open! Authentic + fresh + family owned + broad menu options + relaxing atmosphere. They even have breakfast options from 11-12! Definitely come check it out! John Travolta came twice last week (no really he's here filming a movie)

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    Great food, margaritas & service! Loved the Nenas enchiladas can't wait to try other options that you don't see on most coast menus!

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    20 days ago

    Food was disgusting! The queso was super runny with zero flavor. The customer service was on point though.

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    13 days ago

    Great different real Mex. hidden on Cowan.Do much more than usual. And some "real" stuff too.

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    1 year ago

    Just not good at all, went with 3 colleagues, and the food was sub par. Greasy and no flavor Birria Tacos.

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    1 year ago

    The restaurant was clean with a great vibe. Food was fresh and yummy! Everyone was so accommodating and helpful. Will be returning.

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    1 year ago

    Really good food and service! I got the sampler appetizer and two al pastor tacos and they were really good!

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    1 year ago

    Excellent service food was very good great atmosphere I really enjoyed had wonderful time I recommend everyone come and try EL CHilango

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    El Aguila Mexican Restaurant

    El Aguila Mexican Restaurant

    4.3
    (175 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$

    They have a super cute front patio seating area...you walk in to the bar area and we were greeted…read moreright when we walked in. The restaurant is decorated nicely, has beautiful wood floors and Mexican music playing...just a nice ambiance. Jessica did a great job taking care of us and was very attentive and friendly. Our meals were very good...I got chicken quesadilla and my husband got enchiladas. I wasn't a big fan of the rice, but everything else was yummy.

    My wife got the Blackened Red Fish. Fish was okay. Shrimp was okay. Corn was good and rice was good…read morebut wish there had been more rice. She felt the fish, "was blackened with the seasoning but not really with the cooking process." Overall, she wishes the portions on the rice were better and wasn't left feeling super full. My burrito was a tale of two halfs. The first half of the burrito was seasoned really well with this thick pepper taste....then the second half was completely bland. Went from enjoying it to just feeling bleh. I felt a bit cheated on the amount of cheese I got. Cheese also was a bit bland. (Though I understand these places have to have bland melted cheese because people will complain. There was a Godiva and Mole sauce as an alternative, if we ever go back I might try that instead) The staff working, two women whose names I didn't catch, were both super nice. The wait time for our food was very solid, though that should be expected with only two other tables at the time. (Granted, one was a party). The decor of the restaurant was....interesting. It felt like an American style restaurant that had a couple of Mexican themed things hanging. This is on the fence for me if we'd give it another shot. Everything was so meh and dare I'd say boring as far as taste. While the portion issues I mentioned might seem like I'm complaining too much, the prices we paid comparatively just didn't match to me.

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    El Saltillo

    El Saltillo

    4.1
    (54 reviews)
    5.9 mi
    $$

    Family owned restaurant with a great menu and a Mexican atmosphere, created by the decoration and…read moremusic. I went for lunch and dinner and the food is excellent and the portions generous. Great place to enjoy Mexican food. Friendly service and the food is prepared with care.

    I strayed from my favorite today and had the Combination B (one chile relleno, a chicken…read morequesadilla, and a beef burrito (for which they let me sub a crispy beef taco). But let me start with the blue margarita...a liquid favorite with blue curaçao. Went with the "medium" 20+ ounce but they do offer a large (60oz, just sayin'). The chili relleno wasn't crisp and didn't have any sauce but the poblano pepper was tender and the cheesy filling good. The beef taco hit the spot, even though there's no special seasoning, it's just an average taco but something I've really been wanting lately and it didn't disappoint. Just lettuce, tomato, and shredded cheese in it, but tasty just the same. Our server forgot my quesadilla and what she brought back, as you can see, looked more like a large soft taco, but it worked. There was too much food so I took the quesadilla home for dinner. The shredded chicken was very flavorful and the cheese melted, but not a lot of it. My brother ordered my usual, the shrimp zacatecano and it was delicious, as always, and they don't scrimp on the shrimp! Our server was good, but not great. She was polite but did have to be reminded about things (like water) a couple of times but once you did, she got it right away. The host who seated us was very friendly and funny.

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    45. Shrimp Enchilada Dinner
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    228 Cocina

    4.1
    (14 reviews)
    4.2 mi

    Finally, a taste of home somewhere outside of SD county. If you are from So Cal and looking for So…read moreCal comfort food this is the spot. The flavors took me back to my adolescent days of surfing the beaches of North San Diego County when my days consisted of Surf, Eat Mexican Food, Rinse and repeat. Even the concrete picnic tables you sit at took me back to the my days eating at taco shops along the So Cal coastline from Santa Barbara to Imperial Beach down to Ensenada BC. Whenever I get homesick this place will make me feel like I am home again. Service is great and everything is made to order just like in Cali! My hats off to the owner I love what you are doing! How can I get a job here! They do all the food delivery services as well get the word out and check out this place for a little taste of the Southern California Coast on the Gulf Coast. Finally, a taste of home somewhere outside of SD county. If you are from So Cal and looking for So Cal comfort food this is the spot. The flavors took me back to my adolescent days of surfing the beaches of North San Diego County when my days consisted of Surf, Eat Mexican Food, Rinse and repeat. Even the concrete picnic tables you sit at took me back to the my days eating at taco shops along the So Cal coastline from Santa Barbara to Imperial Beach down to Ensenada BC. Whenever I get homesick this place will make me feel like I am home again. Service is great and everything is made to order just like in Cali! My hats off to the owner I love what you are doing! How can I get a job here! They do all the food delivery services as well get the word out and check out this place for a little taste of the Southern California Coast on the Gulf Coast.

    Literally a hidden gem! I usually prefer my tacos on corn tortillas, but I gave the chicken tacos…read moreon flour tortillas a shot and it was so delicious! I love that they made the cheese crisp! The customer service from Noelle was top tier as soon my husband, daughter and I walked up to the food truck. The location was in a secluded area, outdoors (but covered, which I loved). My family and I are looking forward to going back!

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    Beautiful art next to the food truck
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    Pollo Asado Burrito - size reference
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    El Chilango - mexican - Updated July 2026

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