Family own restaurant, nice friendly staff, fresh Food prepare daily Gluten-free chips Lots of options Street Tacos Fajitas Quesebirria Agua fresca Jarritos Margaritas Carnitas Carne asada de Ribeye Choco flan Tres. Leches Cake. Bailey's Cake Oreo cookie Cake Moca Cake read more

When visiting from out of state I usually have a meal from El Corral as my family orders to go here once a week at least. I maybe have not found the right thing to order here, but everything I've had except the cheese sauce hasn't been very good. I was really disappointed last week when one of the items in our order was a shredded beef crunchy taco, loaded. I received a semi soft taco stuffed with ground beef and cheese. Bland and greasy. Also not what we paid for. So, maybe this is the best the area has to offer, but I'll have Del Carmen's pizza next time read more

The service was fast but all the food was extremely greasy and bland. I was starving coming here but left half the plate untouched because it jus tasted like lard and oil. read more

Good food. Good pricing. Nice place to eat, clean and colorful, inviting. Quick and nice service staff too.

This was open on a sunday evening when we weren't sure what we wanted. The tableside guacamole was actually really good and well worth the price for the size you get. We ordered a grande burrito which came with steak and chicken. It was filling for us to share with the chips and Guacamole. We ordered an enchilada a la carte but it came with red sauce that I didn't care for. That was a preference dislike though. The chips and salsa were good. I could use a little more chunky style salsa but the heat was spot on. The service was good. It was busy but nothing crazy. read more

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Excellent customer service very nice people family surroundings makes you feel at home and treat you like family five stars recommended for anyone with the taste of Mexico read more

Best Mexican in Decatur. Great, quick service. Wonderful staff and delicious good. Love the cheese sauce.

Food or service wasn't good. This is not authentic Mexican food. The Hispanic waitress wasn't friendly at all. The rice is extremely bland. The salsa taste like ketchup. The margarita taste like juice on ice. Not going back. Your better off saving the money. Make your own tacos at home. read more

EL Corral Restaurante Mexicano - Mexican Near Me - Decatur, Illinois

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Great entertainment, peaceful setting, amazing service, and phenomenal food! Definitely will come back, the food was fresh and served in big portions! read more

EL Corral Restaurante Mexicano - Cheese chicken - Mexican Near Me - Decatur, Illinois

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We've been going here for years. I typically get their chicken Fajitas. The wife and kids usually get Polo Colores. Their Salsa is excellent, cheese dip awesome and they will make Fresh Guacamole for you on specific days of week and it's enough for a meal. Their lunch specials are very cost efficient. Speedy service usually. We've always had good service. The owners are fantastic as well. The only reason I didn't give it a 5 star rating is because 5 stars is meant for the mind blown experience. read more

To preface this rating, for Decatur standard, this place is definitely 5 stars. Everywhere else 4. So really, this rating is 4.5 Great service, very attentive. Great attention to details. Food took a while to roll out, but maybe because by the time we ordered the restaurant got busy. 11.99 for shrimps and scallop, hard to come by. Though the shrimps and scallops were not super big. Also very competitive prices for steak. Great tasting guac, definitely recommend it. On a summer day, definitely sit outside, so nice. read more

Me & my family eat here quite often. Seems to be a very popular place because it is always hopping. Ample seating & attentive service keeps things moving well. I am a fajita freak and theirs are very good. But my favorite food is the GUACAMOLE!!! It is always fresh and perfectly prepared. It is heavenly. I could dine on chips & guacamole alone! Theirs is the best I have come across in Central Illinois. They have a varied menu with something for everyone, even the gringos who would rather eat a burger lol. Prices are reasonable & good atmosphere & excellent service. It keeps us coming back! read more

This place is almost awful. The wait staff is not good. We sat forever until we got waited on. Ran out of salsa. Never got more. Food is almost burnt here. Awful flavor. Save your money. There are better places. read more

Was okay not great not great service either nothing stood out. Had enchiladas and burrito, poblano pepper that did not have a lot of flavor and red sauce was closet to a marinara in flavor and look rice had ok flavor read more

Best Mexican I've had in Decatur. It's also the only Mexican I've had. I would go again if I had the opportunity. I recommend choripollo with rice and refried beans. Maybe 3-5 beers too. read more

Maybe someday this could be the spot. But let's get real here people this isn't el rodeo. The cheese dip sucks and is cold. The wife's chicken in her quasadia was dry and tasteless just like her rice. My steak burrito was shorted steak and you can tell it wasn't a quality meat. And for almost 10 dollars I expected a decent sized burrito with a side. But no. Just burrito. All in all it wasn't bad. Service was quick. But id rather drive to el rodeo than go here. Has potential though KD read more

Went there with my son for lunch and I'm so glad I did! I ordered the chicken chimichanga. hellooooo, yum!!! Very good and the cheese on top was soooo good! The only negative comment I have is their salsa. I know it's homemade, but it doesn't taste right. I don't know if they added too much lime or what, but they def need more cilantro. Otherwise the good is great :) read more

I come here a lot for lunch with coworkers. While the food is not spectacular I also can't find anything to complain about. The ingredients are always fresh. Chicken soup seems to be a good alternative for something healthy. You can also ask for some extra avocado and cilantro for more flavor. The service is quick and professional. Definitely the go-to lunch place for the office. read more

Great Pollo Charro. The chirizo and the mole sauce are good as well as their guacamole!!

I'm a California native in Illinois for the first time and while Midwestern foods alright, I really missed some good Mexican food. I tried another place and was sourly disappointed but after trying El Corral I knew I found my spot. The service was great and the salsa addictive. read more

Eat here quite often. The food is very good and there always seems to be a very good atmosphere every time I've been there. It's typical Mexican fare for the area but they do it quite well and they have your order ready very quickly. There is quite a good selection to choose from and I've tried probably close to half of what they offer on their menu. I've been for both lunch and dinner and have never been disappointed. Their lunch menu is definitely a value and the pick 3 will leave you stuffed to the gills, you may not even be able to finish it all, there's THAT much food. They have the typical chips and salsa but when I've been for dinner, I've also had the FRESH guacamole dip and it's fantastic. There's a guy with a little cart that comes to your table and makes it right in front of you with fresh avocados and all the fixings- very good stuff - we always give him a tip because it's that good. They have several foreign & domestic beers to choose from so if you're wanting a cold one, have no fear, you can get it here & it will be cold. They can accompany all sizes of groups. Depending on the time of day you go, you may have to wait a few minutes because they do draw a crowd because their food is that good. There's plenty of parking available so you don't have to worry about finding a spot. Overall, my top choice in this area for quality, cost & atmosphere. Not too big of a place and not too small. Great place to meet friends or for family gatherings. Have always had a good dining experience here and will continue going there. read more

Very good food at great prices. Service and atmosphere is congenial. Warmly recommended.

Excellent place. Best Mexican restaurant in the Decatur area. Food is very fresh and usually tastes really good. The staff is kind and helpful, staying attentive to your the table. The management is also very nice and if you ever have a question or an issue they help you very effectively. We like taking our family to this place frequently. Everything we have ordered here has been generally good. And the chips and salsa are fantastic. read more

Best Mexican restaurant in central Illinois. Outstanding service. Great selection of entrees that are served fast and hot. We're there at least once a week! Food is fresh with traditional dishes and their own creations. Prices are inexpensive. Great value. Can't get this good even in Mexico! read more

I used to eat here a lot. I'm done. I came here to eat with my family and got the chicken chimichanga dinner. It's normally delicious. Tonight there was a 2" chicken bone in it. I told the waitress because I was completely grossed out. Didn't even get an apology. She just took my plate filled with a lot of food away. My friend was concerned because it's a choking hazard so she found the manager and told him and he basically blew her off. Needless to say I will not be back!!!! read more

My family has eaten here for several years now. Always experienced great friendly service and quick and accurate orders. The past 8 or month, service is very slow and food is ok. Tonight I ordered chips and salsa, guac and cheese dip to bring home for family and friends and when I got home, again the order was wrong. 2 times take out and both wrong. Sad. I want to keep likening El Corral read more

First time here and last time ever. I love Mexican food but it tasted nothing like it. Taco Bell has better food. Plus, we had a reservation for a large party and when we arrived we waited 45 minutes to be seated. So much for reservations! The only reason I'm giving 1 star (besides not being allowed no stars) would be because of our server. She at least made the night a little better. I would recommend another place if in the mood for Mexican cuisine. read more

Horrible customer service. My family and I had a reservation, but they gave our table away. The staff didn't care. The manager wouldn't come out from the kitchen to talk to us. We left to eat some where else. I am very disappointed at the lack of respect given to customers. read more

By far the BEST Mexican restuarant in Decatur!! The food is fresh and tasty. The waiters/waitresses are very efficient and friendly. The Margaritas are super yummy and super cheap on Monday, Wed. and Friday...and the giant draft beers are super cheap on Thursdays!! I love this place, and can't understand why anyone goes to the other nearby Mexican restaurants, since they aren't very good after the chips and salsa!! Try it, trust me, it's super yummy!! :) read more