We are excited to have a new restaurant in Dublin. Love the ambiance. Our first visit was shortly after they opened. The food is good. Everyone is nice. I asked for shedded beef and ended up getting chicken . I asked for a dinner and I received an appetizer. It was ok though. The food was good. The second visit We walked in at 5:pm and no one was there. We took a seat and waiting about 5 min for the host. We sat down and ordered margaritas and they were amazing. The bar tender is good. We ordered our food. The food came but we had no silverware or napkins. The waitress was ok, she had way too much perfume on. I felt like I could taste it. When she brought the bill to me , it was very rushed. I wanted to do the survey and she said no that's ok and grabbed the device. read more

El Dorado - Pineapple Margarita - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Dublin, California

Second time stoping by, we came from Santa Rosa for other purposes and stopped by. Food was great and customer service was on point. I would definitely recommend the quesabirrias and agua de horchata. All around a great atmosphere read more

We've been hearing great things about El Dorado. So we wanted to check it out on a Monday. To save you the read, we will definitely be back. I really enjoyed everything we ordered. The hostess was very kind and asked if we were ok with our table as the setting sun was shining in. There were plenty of items on the menu that sounded good. Always a nice problem to have! The kids menu prices were $10 or under, which we always appreciate. The kids drinks were about $2.50. We started with the table side guac. It was really good, limey, like we like it & a rough smash. We opted for no jalapeños. My husband got the super wet burrito with shredded beef. It was huge! Price was $18. The beef was very flavorful. I got the enchiladas Suizas - one cheese & one chicken. It was topped with the sauce, avocado slices, and a drizzle of crème fresh. I really enjoyed it. Kids meals we rested: - pastor taco with lettuce added, no beans. - Dino nuggets & fries. My daughter doesn't love Dino nuggets, she's prefer tenders. But, it would be nice if she actually ordered a taco or quesadilla at a Mexican restaurant! That's just her issue. Not the restaurant's. The restaurant & restrooms were very clean. The booths were roomy & comfortable for our family of 4. When I go back, I already know, I'm Getting the Mole. read more

Katherin was amazing as usual. I've been here 5 times and if she isn't working I leave right away lol The food is good too... read more

El Dorado - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Dublin, California

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Overall I give it 8/10. We decided to have a late lunch and showed up at 3:30pm. Just in time for Happy Hour. Drinks only on the happy hour menu, but $6.99 for a delicious classic margarita is right down my alley. Food is a little pricey but here is what we thought: Chips 6/10 - waitress said they are made in-house but they were a little hard to chew Salsa 7/10 - the orange salsa is habanero and the red sauce is a little watered down. They are both flavorful and pretty spicy just like I like them. Guacamole 7/10 - the little tostadas that came with it are homemade and so delicious. The guac good I use cilantro. Quesobirria Tacos 8/10 Chili Relleno 8/10 Chilé Colorado 9/10 Rice and beans 7/10 Margaritas 10/10 Corn tortillas are made in-house but the flour tortillas are not. Restaurant still in soft opening so I will give them time to enhance their plates. I think they could be great! Add cilantro for freshness and the taste of some of the plates would be excellent! read more

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I recently visited this brand new restaurant in Dublin with my family during their soft opening! We really enjoyed our time here from the moment we stepped in. The young hostess was very sweet and brought us to our table, At our table our server was very fun and talkative. He made the experience memorable, he was also very knowledgeable about the food and drinks available. It felt like the kind of local restaurant you want to come back to because of the warm and kind people who work there. The ambiance of the restaurant is beautiful, I like how they were able to take some of the elements of the former restaurant who held this space and make it into their own. The way they painted the walls and decorated the place brightened it up in a happy and inviting way with nods to Mexican culture. I love how it is decorated! As for the food and drinks, they were tasty. We all each enjoyed our dishes and drinks! The food was very fresh and you could tell from the looks/taste of the food. The drinks were wonderful too, our waiter even joked that he had brought my Paloma out in a pretty cup just for me. I definitely recommend this place and would love to come back! I heard from our waiter they might have live music in the future! read more

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Chili verde was bland and so were my wife's shrimp tacos . The beans were okay but they kinda had a soapy taste to them but not so bad that we didn't eat them. The good news is the chili relleno was delicious and worth having again. Place is nicely decorated and servers are nice. read more

El Dorado - Shrimp tacos with beans - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Dublin, California

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We recently tried this new Mexican restaurant and came away thinking it has a lot of potential. The owners did a nice job remodeling the space. It has a clean, upscale feel, although it could use some artwork on the walls to make it feel a little warmer. We also noticed there was no background music playing, which made the dining room feel a bit quiet. Music would have really helped create a better atmosphere. This is definitely more of an upscale Mexican restaurant, and the prices reflect that. I had read other reviews mentioning huge portions, but we didn't find that to be the case. The serving sizes seemed pretty comparable to other Mexican restaurants. The complimentary salsa and queso were both very good. The quesa birria tacos whcih came with 3 not 2 tacos per the menu were flavorful, although I thought they had too much cilantro for my taste. My burrito was decent but fairly average. The shrimp salad was probably the biggest disappointment. The shrimp were overcooked, and the dressing tasted mostly like plain vinegar. One surprise was that both the rice and beans were quite spicy. We weren't expecting that, so it might be worth mentioning on the menu. We ordered two margaritas. The first was excellent, but the second was much sweeter, so there seemed to be some inconsistency in the preparation. Service was good throughout most of the meal, but when it came time to pay the bill, everyone seemed to go MIA. We waited quite a while before we could finally get our check. Overall, I think this restaurant has a lot of potential. It's nice to have an upscale Mexican restaurant in the area. We'll definitely give it a couple more tries and see if they work the kinks out because I think this could become a really great addition to the community. I would have given 3.5 stars but Yelp does not allow that. Hopefully after next visit I can increase the rating. read more

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When you live a good number of years farm to table, in a Mexican household, you grow up on fresh homemade meals that no one can live up to. I have lived in Dublin for 11 years now and do not eat Mexican food here because it's hard to find it non-americanized. I mean there is a small spot I would go to for good Ceviche, but they stopped serving it. Hard to find good flavors throughout. Until, last night. I went to Dublins newest Mexican Tex-Mex restaurant and I was worried. The reviews aren't all amazing. But they do all mostly mention "soft opening", so what are we doin guys! Soft opening is a way for a new establishment to work out the kinks. So leave feedback, not complaints. They have Big beautiful bar, plenty of dining space. Amazing music, not too loud. And very friendly runners, servers and we spoke with the manager twice, I rarely see a management table touch these days. My Feed back: experience starts at the door. Hostess, even though new and some training , biggest notice was, no smiles, quiet and unsure of where they were going. Smile more, you set the tone for how we, the customers, take in our next encounters. Now the food. Flavors, spices, temps, variety- on spot. The menu is not overwhelming, some amazing staple items. I was taken back to my childhood, when things were blissfully delicious. It made me excited to take my next bite. I was literally dancing in my seat. Drinks- Wowlly schmit! So so good. read more

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Love me my Mexican food so of course we had to check this place out. Service was good and quick. Chips were ok some were fresh some were a bit stale. Loved the salsas very good flavor and hint of spice. I ordered the shrimp fajitas. Flavor was good big portion mostly onions wish there was a mix of the veggies too. My fav part was the hand made corn tortillas! Hard to find a place that has that. Very very good. Good amount of shrimp. Just the texture was a bit off maybe a little over cooked. The pastor in the crunchy taco was flavorful. Enchilada had good amount of meat. Would like to come back to try their drinks and see if there is an expansion of the menu. The service was good we didn't have to wait to long for ordering any food or drinks. It was pretty quiet music was good not too loud. read more

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We decided to give El Dorado a try on a weeknight just a few days after their initial soft opening. The interior was warmly modern and newly renovated although a tad bit plain, perhaps nodding to the final decor yet to come. The staff as welcoming and professionally efficient throughout our visit. We started at a table and were transferred to seating at the bar at the first available opportunity as requested. The bartender was efficient and friendly, checking in on us frequently. We ordered a margaritas and the flautas. The margaritas were spot on, not too sweet. The flautas were perfect, freshly made just perfectly tender soft and crisp. We had a great experience as part of their soft opening and look forward to more great service and delicious food with an expanded menu in the near future! read more

El Dorado - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Dublin, California

New up and coming restaurant in Dublin! We enjoyed a nice dinner at El Dorado during their soft opening. The restaurant is very big and clean inside. The vibe is a bit more upscale than other Mexican restaurants in the tri-valley, which is a nice differentiator since we don't have many restaurants like this. For a soft opening, they had a limited menu but it still had a ton of different options. I ordered chicken fajitas and my husband ordered carne asada. We both enjoyed our meals, and felt they were good for the price. I had plenty of fajitas left over for lunch the next day. Service was decent, but with more experience I'm sure it will improve. It was a little slow, but with a huge restaurant and limited servers that's understandable. We'll definitely come back to visit soon! read more

El Dorado - Chicken fajitas - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Dublin, California

Soft opening Sunday June 28, 2026 Delicious The red and orange salsas are fire with the warm tortilla chips. We started with the fish ceviche which was my favorite. I had the grilled chicken taco salad and he had the shredded beef wet burrito. The rice and beans were flavorful and memorable. The grilled chicken was seasoned well. Quality ingredients with queso fresco and the guacamole was super fresh. We need to come back and try the crispy tacos. Please keep up the service and food quality. read more

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Spacious place with booths that can accommodate 6 people. Chips and salsa were served quickly. Chips were thin, crispy and warm, just the way I like. Server was friendly and welcoming. We had table side guacamole which we enjoyed. I had a custom combo of chile relleno and crispy taco. The chile relleno was pretty good. The taco was a bit dry. Friend ordered fajitas which looked good. Other friends had the enchilada mole, another combo. Overall it was good and we would go again, but could still use some improvement. read more

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Tried this new place. Went there and found out they offered happy hour. Ordered a few dishes. Servings were very big and was too much to finish. Ordered a big plate of nachos and dip, and also got a plate of complimentary chip and sauces. Nice booths, good service. Lots of food for the price read more

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The Wife and I stopped by after reading reviews. I feel like Yelpers are harsh on Mexican restaurants. We found the interior quite spacious, with tall booths and two person tables. We sat in a booth, and ordered a Modelo and shrimp fajitas for me, and sopes for The Wife. They have different bean options - refried, pinto and black beans, all vegetarian. But the waiter noted that the rice is cooked in chicken broth. Astute of him to point that out. While waiting for our food, he stopped by with a green mocktail, indicating that the bar had made a mistake, and asking The Wife if she'd like it. It was a green blossom, with the incredible mix of avocado, basil, apple, celery, lemon, ginger, flaxseed and honeydew. Perfectly scrumptious. The chips were crispy and came with two salsas. One seemed to be mixed with cheese, and was spicier, but not too much for me. The fajitas were excellent - the shrimp may have been slightly overcooked, but not by much. Plenty of onions, peppers and mushrooms mixed in. The sopes were also very good. Both came with refried beans in a little fried red tortilla cup, attractive. There's a nice looking full bar that you might not even see until you use one of the clean restrooms. Our waiter Jesus G did a real fine job, and we were never waiting long for anything. We will definitely return. read more

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Update based on second visit review - based on our first experience we brought a couple family members and a friend. We were seated right away in an empty section, then the wait started. After watching other party's seated after us and ordered drinks and food and no one had even stopped by our table. 15-20 mins pass and we flag a busy boy and asked him to send our server. Turns out the hostess sat us in a section with no server, then a couple servers argued who would take the table. Finally one showed up, apologized and took our order, he did a sufficient job. Then the food arrived, it was under whelming husband and I ordered the same items from our first visit. However, this time the mix fajitas were bland, my chicken burrito was okay, the green sauce was cold and dumped on the burrito. Others on the table had issues with their food too. Didn't take any pictures this time around. Asked for the manager and the owner came and was apologetic about our experience. To make up he surprised us with a dessert the house, it was very good. Our check was over 250 for 5 people, I was the only one that had one margarita all others were soft drinks. I may give it another try once they officially open and have worked out the kinks. read more

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We recently visited this restaurant as a party of 7--3 children and 4 adults. When we arrived, we were promptly seated and attended to, and I have to say that the service was very good throughout our visit. Unfortunately, the food was a major disappointment. We ordered ceviche, carne asada, burritos, mole, and soup, and sadly, none of the dishes were good. Everything was extremely salty, and the flavors were just not there. In fact, none of us were able to finish our meals. It was especially disappointing because these are dishes that, when prepared well, should be very enjoyable. The agua de Jamaica was good, but the horchata tasted very watered down. We were also charged a 20% gratuity. While I don't necessarily have a problem with the gratuity itself, I don't feel our party of 7 (3 of whom were children) really qualified as a large party. We also noticed that we had been charged for two extra dishes. Once we brought it to their attention, they promptly corrected the mistake and refunded the money, which I appreciated. I'm leaving this review because I believe this restaurant has potential. The service was friendly and attentive, and the staff was pleasant. However, the food and some aspects of the service definitely need more refinement. Perhaps the kitchen is trying to handle too much at once, because the dishes we ordered are generally not difficult to prepare well. I hope the owners and management take this review as constructive feedback. There is potential here, but the food quality and consistency need significant improvement. I would genuinely like to see this place succeed and improve. read more

Stopped by for dinner and the service was amazing. Staff were friendly and helpful. Waiter Henry was attentive and provided great service. Everything from the chips and salsa, appetizer, and main meal were delicious! Will definitely be coming back. read more

El Dorado - Quesabirria tacos, ground beef nachos, and carne asada meal - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Dublin, California

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El Dorado is a New Mexican restaurant across the street from Best Buy Dublin. Typical of old school family Mexican food the corn and flour tortillas are homemade. This adds to the flavor and restaurant charm. We also had a Mexican salad, not shown. The fish tacos, and salad, were flavorful. We attended one of the soft opening days. El Dorado had a nice size menu. The menu had many items authentic items that we need to try. Service was prompt and attentive. The restaurant has a high-end feel and could use a few more decorations, or pictures, that the server told us was in process. We recommend giving El Dorado a try. read more

We were there for the soft open, but the menu was very full of choices despite being "limited". We had the wet burrito and the enchilada. Both were excellent, but the burrito was where it's at. And if you like pork, do try both the pastor and carnitas. They're both hits in their own ways. Service was fast and friendly. Prices were reasonable considering the area and ambiance. read more

Soft Opening Menu 2 days after opening. Solid food, great presentation (on some dishes) and fast service. 5 stars are given especially since this is a new restaurant going through some opening pains. Ordered the 2 item combo (tamal and enchilada) and my daughter ordered the quesabirria tacos. Presentation on the tacos was excellent, presentation on the combo was just average. Flavor or both dishes were spot on. I also like that they have a creamy salsa with the chips so I enjoyed the whole dinner there. This is located in the old Black Angus restaurant next to Best Buy. Dining area was appropriately Mexican but not overly done. If you want something nicer than a taqueria and pay a little for that premium, this is a great, new option in Dublin. read more

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Short review (insert applause ) Soft launch... Sat at bar. Pros: Great service @bar. I can recommend only what our group tried: Hard Shell Beef Tacos, Mole Enchilada, Carnitas, Chips/Salsa, Beans and Rice were all very good. Tasted homemade. The beer was cold and some spicy drink was delicious and we sampled a good variety of tequila. Cons: It's new. It's still a little awkward. The manager might want to be visible on the floor. In summary, it is definitely worth trying. If you want a full menu, wait for the grand opening. Keep in mind that the restaurant business is rough. Give them a chance. #SupportLocal. read more

El Dorado - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Dublin, California

Went to this restaurant last week during their soft opening phase. The portions are huge. The dishes tasted pretty good (chile relleno and enchilada suizas). The service was OK, but needs a little refinement, as it was a little inconsistent. The restaurant is expansive. Looking forward to coming back once they've worked a couple of the tweaks out. read more

Soft opening visit review: Couldn't wait to try a New Mexican restaurant- 4 of us went for dinner on a Sunday night! Everyone was super hungry. The restaurant is having a soft opening. There was no decor on the walls but the setting was fine. Chips and salsa were served right away and they were alright. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. The staff is the big asset for El Dorado. The food was just ok. We paid 110 without alcohol or dessert- just fountain drinks. The portions are good size. The flavor was lacking. I did like the refried beans that were served in a corn chip like bowl. I hope they revise the menu. The location is good, they hired a great staff, and I'm hoping they succeed- they should step up their food game with more flavors. We need an exceptional Mexican restaurant in the Tri Valley...... read more

Was really disappointed with the food here. The place itself is really nice. Gives Mexican vibes but still has a modern look to it. It was the soft opening so they weren't busy. We were sat right away and given our menus. Service was great, our server was very attentive and helpful with questions. We ordered the chicken mole enchiladas, taco salad with ground beef, shrimp salad and a wet burrito with steak. None of it was good. The Mole was too sweet and didn't taste fresh made. The rice had some weird taste to it, couldn't put my finger on it but it was a little sour. The shrimp salad was bland and felt more like a protein bowl rather than a nice salad put together. The shrimp wasn't seasoned and didn't look grilled but who knows. The taco salad was a let down. The beef tasted sour and was unappetizing. The taco bowl was stuffed with a lot of filler cabbage and barely any lettuce. The wet burrito was also bland and salty at the same time which doesn't make sense but that's how it tasted. The only saving grace were my refried beans. They were actually really good. I don't know sometimes I feel like maybe I'm too harsh. If it was just one person who didn't enjoy their food I'd have a different opinion because I know sometimes things are just off but when it's all four people that had issues with their food, I know it's not just me being overly critical. Very unfortunate. read more

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El Dorado Modern Mexican Kitchen and Cantina - Dublin, CAMy wife and I visited El Dorado Modern Mexican Kitchen and Cantina this evening, just three weeks after they officially opened. We were excited to try a new modern Mexican spot in Dublin and overall had a mixed experience.We started with the standard chips and salsas (both green and red). The salsas were decent but nothing special, while the chips were unfortunately stale. The Calamari appetizer ($17.99) was nicely prepared and cooked well, but we felt it was overpriced for the portion size and probably wouldn't order it again.For our mains, my wife ordered the beef tostada with rice and beans on the side. She really enjoyed the tostada and said the rice was good, but the beans were quite watery. I went with the Mexican Salad with grilled chicken. The chicken was tasty and well-seasoned, and I appreciated the other fresh vegetables included. However, the lettuce pieces were far too large (clearly not chopped properly), and the salad came with very little dressing. It took quite a while to flag down our waiter for more dressing.Service was the biggest issue this visit. It was very slow overall, our drinks took a long time to arrive, and we had to remind the waiter multiple times. Given that they've only been open a few weeks, I understand they're still working through some growing pains and a learning curve.We'll definitely give them another try in about a month to see how things have improved. There's clear potential here, especially with some of the dishes we enjoyed, but several areas (kitchen execution on basics, portion/pricing balance, and service flow) need attention, particularly in a competitive market like Dublin.Would I return? Probably, but with tempered expectations for now. read more

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So excited for a restaurant like this in Dublin!!!! Service is amazing and the place has a cool atmosphere. They start you off with complimentary chips and salsa, so you know it's going to be good. Margaritas are delicious and enchiladas hit the spot. Definitely recommend for a meal out with friends or family!! read more

El Dorado - Margarita flight (sooooo good and fresh), enchiladas suizas, free chips and salsas - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Dublin, California

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New spot in our neighborhood. Stopped by last minute to watch the game. Staff was great. Hostess hooked up me and my wife with a great table to see the game. It was busy. Food was good. Me extra wet burrito carne asada. Wife mole enchiladas. 8 of 10 both of us. We will be back soft opening TJ check out the full menu. Thank you. We will tell our friends: M72. Mexico 2-0 Viva La Mexico! read more

El Dorado - Watching the World Cup Mexico bs Ecuador - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Dublin, California

The only highlight here was the Spanish rice--it actually had great flavor, which is surprisingly hard to find. Unfortunately, everything else fell flat. The beans tasted straight out of a can, and the steak was overcooked and aggressively salty--so much so that I couldn't even finish it. To top it off, despite advertising fresh handmade tortillas, what I received were paper-thin, store-bought tortillas that weren't even properly cooked. They felt like they'd just been tossed in a microwave in a stack to warm up, leaving them bland and gummy. Between the lack of quality and misleading menu claims, I won't be coming back. read more

El Dorado - Carne Asada plate - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Dublin, California

This place finally opened. The inside is great. Nice bar area. But definitely could bring booths a little closer to the tables. Not everyone is super obese. Super burrito is enough for 2 people. Drinks good. Waiter attentive. But really, make fresh tortillas chips and not stale old tasing ones. read more

The food here was delicious! The quality and variety was top notch. I ordered the enchiladas Souza and not only did they list a wide range of meat options, when I said chicken they said grilled or shredded? I love the added flavor of grilled meats and chose that. It was served with fresh avocado slices on top. Their rice and beans were outstanding. Especially the refried beans. They tasted fresh and flavorful - had to be made on site. Hubby ordered a burrito and it was fabulous too. Their margaritas fresh and flavorful and the service was great. They do need to add a little to their decor but the food was so so good! We love Mexican and were lost when On the Border closed. This is our new favorite! read more

El Dorado - Enchiladas Souza - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Dublin, California

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Came for lunch for my birthday! Great food! Soft opening, but so accommodating and affordable. Also-they offer military discounts. read more

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New Mexican restaurant! Excellent food, fair prices, nice atmosphere. Good selection of breakfast, lunch and dinner entrees read more

El Dorado - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Dublin, California

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The service was excellent. Our waiter Jesus was great. Very friendly and quick to smile. We were a party of 4 and each had a different meal. We thought the food was delicious. My husband's meal, the Tacos Jalisco were great with a small salad included on the side had a wonderful oil & vinegar dressing. My dish was Enchiladas Suizas with rice & beans. The enchilada sauce was very tasty with just the right amount of flavor and salt. The servings were very large. The cocktails were also delicious. read more

A great new addition to the Tri-Valley restaurant scene. Had a terrific lunch of Carnitas Enchiladas Suisas, an artistic presentation with delicious tomatillo sauce. Service was warm and attentive. Can't wait to return and try another item from their ample menu! read more

The food had no flavor. My chicken in the fajitas was flavorless. The salsa was watery as was the queso. My tortilla chips were stale. The ambiance was a complete zero. There was not one piece of art on the walls, no music either. Hopefully the owners read this and do some improvements. Won't be back read more

Tried for first time . Chips too oily , salsa not good Vegetarian enchiladas were ok . read more

Our food wasn't as hot as I prefer but the it was very flavorful. Only took pic of one dish but we ordered mixed fajitas, combo plate with shredded beef taco and an enchilada, and also had the carne asada. Especially liked the shredded beef, it was tasty and tender. Thought the mixed fajitas would come with each meat in three separate rows but it was actually all 3 meats mixed together like a stir fry but it tasted really good. The flour tortillas didn't seem like they were house-made but the corn tortillas were. Also felt like they could have used a little salt. Overall I liked the restaurant, our waiter was nice, the decor could use some work but will definitely go back to try some other dishes. read more

El Dorado - Combo plate w/ shredded beef taco and enchilada. Had a bite of the beans before the pic...had a good flavor and tasted fresh. - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Dublin, California

The inside is very spacious, appearing very clean but very dark. We had to use our flashlights on our phone to read the menu in the middle of the day. The cadillac margaritas were okay, and the food was very salty. The portions were huge. Overall I would rate it a 5 out of 10 read more