It was my 1st time visiting El Dorado. One of my good friends suggested it. Let me tell you the food definitely did not disappoint. The service was pretty fast. The ambiance was pretty cool. It was a cool mexican restaurant. It's only like 10 min from where I love so I will definitely be back for sure. We had the tacos. We had 3 carne asada and 3 carnitas. They were so good. We also ordered the lunch special 2 enchiladas with rice and beans, as well as the guacamole. I also had a large horchata. Let me tell you that horchata so good.. All the food was delicious and on point. If you're ever in the Duluth area.. you should check this place out for some bomb tacos. read more

El Dorado - Chips and salsa and fresh guacomole - Mexican Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

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El Dorado is a great restaurant is a gem in the Duluth area. A small restaurant with beautiful decoration. You'd feel like you eating in Mexico. I've been coming to this place for about 5 years now. Food is great. Favorable and they are not stingy on the portions. The best part they are not expensive. I love their Super Fajitas Nachos, Enchiladas Verdes and Steak Chilaquiles. Some of their dishes are spicy so don't say you haven't been warned. They may have up to 3 waiters but, they're always checking on you to make sure everything is great. I would definitely recommend you give them a visit. You will thank me later! read more

Good reviews led us to this small, popular hole-in-the-wall and we were so glad! The restaurant is pretty small but clean and neat with simple decor. It was fairly busy when we arrived at 4:15 pm and became more so. We were waved to a booth and menus, chops and salsa followed us there. My hubby was very hungry while I was only peckish. He ordered the chicken fajitas and I ordered 2 tacos (asada and carnitas) with a side of Guacamole. A margarita would have been nice, but they only served beer along with soft beverages, so we had water. The chips were crisp and tasty and the salsa was good. My small side of guacamole came out first and it was pretty large - served in the same size bowl as our salsa. It was tasty - full of cilantro, onions, and lime. My husband received a huge platter of grill chicken fajitas with onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms (also grilled). This was accompanied by flour tortillas and a side plate of rice, refried beans, guacamole, and salad. He decided these were the best fajitas he has ever had in Georgia! My tacos were well-filled and delicious - the meats were seasoned and grilled perfectly (and not fatty). They also provided two hot sauces - a red chile and a green tomatillo/hot pepper - which were yummy! The whole meal was only $23 before tax and tip - very reasonable and economical!! We will be back. read more

El Dorado - Huge chicken Fajita plate - Mexican Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

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Great tacos!!! I eat here all the time and the food is consistently great. The service is also impeccable.

They have expanded their restaurant, come show some love to them! Well deserved accomplishment, especially when there are 100+ other competing Mexican restaurants in the area. read more

El Dorado - They have expanded their restaurant!! So happy to see their business thriving! - Mexican Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

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I have been at this restaurant many times for lunch and really enjoyed their food, great tasting food at fair prices. Today, 1/27/2026 I went to have dinner with my daughters and had the worse experience ever!. We were standing 15 minutes by the front door waited to be seated but nobody came up, actually I asked to please be seated.....what a bad start!. We sat and waited another 20 minutes and nobody came to us till I asked to see the menu, waited another 20 minutes for someone to take our orders, waited another 20 for food to arrive, our waitress did not come to our table at all to ask if everything was okay. After we finished eating I waited another 20 minutes but waitress didn't even come around to hand me the check, I actually had to go to the register and asked this older rude slim man if check was given to me or if I could pay there "his answer was...can you see were very busy, go back to your table and ask your server".......wow! how disrespectful is that answer. The restaurant was 1/3 full, they should have gave me better service in adequate time. "save yourself from having to go through a horrible experience" there are many other restaurants that offer great service with great food. read more

We always come here for tacos and shrimp cocktail. The steak tacos and intestine tacos are some of our favorites! But today we try to order something new, and it's still good as always. This is the only mexican food restaurant that we trust! I highly recommend this place! read more

El Dorado - El Dorado Molcajete: steak, chicken, sausage, cheese quesadille - Mexican Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

Great lunch specials here. Got chicken enchiladas for 7.99. Standard fare but quite delicious. I'll definitely come back to try their other items. read more

My wife and I came several years ago when prior to their expansion and had a great dining experience. This time the chips were very stale as was the hard taco shell I had with my meal. While dining I saw a worker walk by carrying a 44 gallon trash barrel full of their house tortillas chips. Pretty sure the don't make them there and no wonder they were stale. Rice and beans were still good. read more

Tacos are my favorite! Food is tasty and price is good. The service is good and friendly! Restaurant is nice. I recommend it'

Amazing place to eat food is great. Service is great. Definitely a spot to visit if your in the area read more

El Dorado - Interior - Mexican Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

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My boyfriend and I went here a month ago and wont be going back. The server we had was rude and service was terrible. The food was only okay. read more

Authentic, yummy, you need to try this place out! We've eaten here many times and love the food. It's a tiny space but when the majority of the customers are Mexican, then you know you've stumbled into the RIGHT place. The staff is super nice, the menu choices are broad, and the sauces are spicy! My kids share some steak nachos because it's a huge plate, while the hubby opts for street tacos as steak and El Pastor. The sauces that come with this are super spicy. My only wish is that this place was larger. You can find this place in the plaza off Pleasant Hill Rd in front of the Hmart. read more

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Food was bland. Service was rushed. Waiters were rude ASF! They remodeled recently, they should have remodeled their attitudes.

Great tacos, 3 for only $7.42! I got the carne asada, chorizo, and Al pastor. The carne asada was too oily but the chorizo and Al postor were great!? read more

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Are you down to try some delicious Mexican food this week? Try one of my favorite Mexican restaurants; I love the staff here, they're also giving away free chips and salsa with your to-go order during this COVID-19 crisis. I love their Carne Asada A La Mexicans which is basically Strip Steak, Peppers, onions, mushrooms and jalapeños served with rice and beans $9.99 read more

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My god this place is amazing. This is probably the best taco joint in Duluth. Right next to Scissorhands in front of Hmart, it's a small but cute little place. It's almost always busy too, but the servers are so friendly and you can tell they genuinely care about the restaurant. We've only ever had the tacos here and up until about a month ago, you could still get a taco for less than $2. Most were $1.75-$1.95 which is insane considering how much meat they pack inside. When they went up to $2.25 each, I was honestly happy. They're worth even more than that. Tacos with the pastor (pork) meat are the best in my opinion but my husband will get the steak, tripe, and lengua (tongue) as well. The meat is just cooked perfectly. JUICY and TENDER, packed with flavor. They're simple tacos: double corn tortilla, onion, cilantro, lime but what more do you need? The freshness is unreal. Get the GREEN sauce. They have both green and red salsa. Both spicy but the green is just straight fire, in the best possible way. Calling for a to go order can be tricky around rush hour because they're just so busy and there isn't really a dedicated host/phone answerer but it doesn't matter. Just show up and wait. It's WORTH IT. read more

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A *fire* hole in the wall taco joint. Recently this place has been extremely busy so prepare for crowds as it's a small space. I got the ceviche tostada and a bunch of the various tacos to try. They also have delicious agua frescas! All of the staff is super kind and chatty. Food came out pretty quickly. Free chips and salsa for the table. Interiors are so cute, and make it seem like you're eating outside, surrounded by colorful houses and buildings. Would definitely come here again. read more

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Solid. Carne asada tacos are out of this world. Food comes out crazy fast and staff is nice.

We came around 6pm on a Wednesday and it was a very nice environment, very peaceful, music on but not too loud just softly playing. Our servers were very welcoming and the service was really good since they kept making sure we were doing okay! The supreme fajita nachos were DELICIOUS! Very good portions of food! The taquitos plate was also delicious, the flavor of the chicken taquitos was good, they weren't too crunchy and not soft they were just right! Asked for guacamole on the side and it did not disappoint! Only thing I'd add is more limon. We also had an agua de Jamaica and it was really good! If you don't like sweet water it might not be fit for you though. But the mango water was really good and not too sweet! read more

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I have been going here for years! The food is always delicious and I'm always happy! Normally when I go out to eat, something is always messed up....but here? I have never once had a problem! My absolute favorite is the chicken tacos 2 corn tortillas big pieces of chicken so you know exactly what you are eating and the quality! It is a bit small, but quick to seat you and sooooooo worth any wait! Don't forget to-go is an option! read more

El Dorado - Chicken tacos - Mexican Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

I've been on a Chilaquilas kick and have a hard time ordering anything else when I see these on the menu. They did not disappoint! I was warned by two different employees that they are spicy,and they were, but that's how I like it. I've had chilaquilas at some places that have an egg or two on top but this batch did not. If they did, I think they would have been perfect. My daughter had the chicken tacos and they were a bargain for $1.75. The horchata was one of the better ones we've had. El Dorado has been on my saved list for some time and I'm glad that I finally got to try it today. It's a keeper. read more

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Un lugar sencillo pero con un buen servicio y la comida fresca , buen sabor Lo recomiendo para una comida casual read more

Love love love! This is a small restaurant that is located in a small strip mall. We could tell when we entered this is a local favorite. After seeing the reviews, I knew this was our place. The chips and salsa were spot on! Loved it! We ordered and I had Carmen asade and my son had the fajita quesadilla. Service was super quick and the prices were super reasonable. There are only about 10 tables in this place and they were all full. There are not fountain drink options just bottled. Also, you pay at the counter, they do not bring you a ticket...it's weird they just know what you ordered. Just thinking about this place makes me wanna go back now. read more

El Dorado - Mexican Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

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Ive been coming to this place for over 5 years and its always been consistently good. Their servers have remained the same and are all very nice. Their tacos ($1.75) are delish and pretty inexpensive. 3 fill me up and every table gets free chips and salsa which fills you up even more. I absolutely love their molcajete if you like something a little spicy. Great to share with 2 people. Seating can be tight because its not a huge restaurant but groups of 5 or less work fine in the booths. Free but small parking. read more

El Dorado - Molcajete! - Mexican Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

As soon as I walked in, I shoulda walked out. There was absolutely no one in the restaurant and the staff seemed very confused. As we were ordering, the waiter walked off for whatever reason and came back to continue the order. The prices are a little high for the portions you receive. The food was very under flavored and took FOREVER to come out! And again, we were the only ones there. Everything came with either chicken or beef and we are vegetarians so we asked if we could get extra beans or grilled vegetables instead of meat and he was very confused by that statement. Once we got our check, we were charged $4.50 for a small plate of vegetables!! He did not substitute what we asked for and once we asked, he said he could not modify it. I will never visit this place again nor will I ever recommend it. Terrible service, prices & food. The only thing that was actually good were the bright colors inside and the salsa. Definitely not worth it! read more

El Dorado is a tiny, authentic Mexican place near the H*Mart shopping center. It is next to Tiger Sugar. It is 2021, and Covid is raging. If you're worried about Covid, I wouldn't come here. Masks don't seem to be an requirement, its a cramped, crowded space, and they seem like they're open for dine in at 100%. Or you can do what I do and do takeout and pick it up. Their food is ready fast. I tried their El Dorado enchiladas and a few of their tacos. How is their food? It's not bad. I liked it. The El Dorado enchiladas was quite spicy. It is covered in their Mocaljete sauce. It was good. Their tacos were all right. It seemed like they added a lot of different spices. But I felt like they didn't add enough salt. Maybe a pinch or two more of salt would've done the meats justice. But it had a lot of potential. read more

I went here recently.Small place big lunch crowds please call ahead . The food was good especially the carnitas tacos! Cokes are bottle fresh too. The menu features standard Mexican cuisine and tacos and quesadillas are the cheapest options. Tight parking in a shopping mall. read more

El Dorado is a great restaurant is a gem in the Duluth area. A small restaurant with beautiful decoration. You'd feel like you eating in Mexico. I've been coming to this place for about 5 years now. Food is great. Favorable and they are not stingy on the portions. The best part they are not expensive. I love their Super Fajitas Nachos, Enchiladas Verdes and Steak Chilaquiles. Some of their dishes are spicy so don't say you haven't been warned. They may have up to 3 waiters but, they're always checking on you to make sure everything is great. I would definitely recommend you give them a visit. You will thank me later! read more

El Dorado, another spot I've neglected to do a review for but have been a frequent guest the last 5 years. My partner and I are regulars at this point and I think that shows how great the food is! There are key times to visit this spot because it gets packed...fast! 11-12 for lunch and 5-7 for dinner (geez I'm giving away trade secrets). Any time later than that you will be waiting for a while. The restaurant is tiny but it allows the servers to give you as much attention as they can and be efficient. They have a system and it works, the food is never cold, comes out quick, and is delicious every time! This visit, my partner and I were craving a Molcajete, steak, chicken, pepper, onion, tomato, and cheese quesadillas layered in a Molcajete dish (hence the name) filled with salsa and topped with strips of queso fresco and avocado! You get your choice of flour or corn tortillas to pair and we ordered a side of rice and beans. This dish can easily feed two people comfortably! Here's how this works, the molcajete dish is made out of Volcanic Rock so they put it on an open fire and let it warm up. Once everything is ready to go into the dish they flip it over add spicy salsa and layer everything in. It is then delivered to you for your enjoyment! Grab your quesadilla first because the molcajete is hot and the quesadilla will burn and stick to the sides. We paired our food with Aguas de mango and water. Our total was about $30. Affordable and Delicious! Do not sleep on this spot! It's amazing read more

El Dorado - Molcajete - Mexican Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

The Fajita Nachos are amazing! They are stuffed withChicken,Steak and Shrimp! I'll be back soon for more!

Hiding between the sweet hut and wing stop. Everything I've ordered has as always came out fresh and you can tell they enjoy their customers. The food is great and the experience makes you want to keep coming back. The prices are very good for the portions you receive. Of course I recommend you try this place! Get a milanesa torta, my fav :) read more

El Dorado - Mexican Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

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This is my favorite restaurant, and I've been coming here for 5 years. I am always wowed by the distinctive flavors in each dish. The prices are unbeatable. Although the FOH staff is limited, I typically receive my order within 20 minutes without any error. Their phone is not always turned on, which can sometimes be a bummer. However, they normally stick to their hours. The best dishes to order are: Steak, pastor, and chorizo tacos (w cilantro/onion) Always topped with queso Guacamole Burritos (comes w rice and beans) Chicken soup Tacos and queso can be microwaved and eaten the day after for a tasty breakfast (w an egg on the side). Proceed with a watchful eye when microwaving queso, which can quickly overflow. I can only hope you will enjoy as much as I do on a weekly basis read more

El Dorado - Morning after taco breakfast - Mexican Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

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So Bad attitudes woman. I usually order some foods for diner. But No more this restaurant... read more

I'll start off by saying that the restaurant is very small! They're pretty busy for a small location. I'm giving it 4 stars because we did not like the breaded shrimp. Overall it was great!!! My favorite was definitely cheese dip & michelada! They were fast and attentive! Empiezo con que el restaurante es muy chico por lo ocupado que está. Le estoy dando 4 estrellas porque no me gusto y tampoco la presentación de el camarones empanzados . Pero sobre todo estuvo todo muy bien! Mi favoritos fueron el cheese dip y la michelada! Fueron rápidos ! read more

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I remember my Korean friends raving how great their food is - only in the last few months did I finally check it out. Parents were visiting, Dad was tired of Korean food (b/c that's all he ever eats, he says), we were doing the usual "lets hit every Korean supermarket" in the area, and El Dorado came to mind when I tried to think of a non-Asian restaurant in the Pleasant Hill Rd area. Parents loved it, and said they'd go back for sure :) Dad is not a fan of dives, and I think most of my favorite Mexican joints on Buford Hwy are dives - but El Dorado is authentic w/o being divey so I knew he'd probably like it. 95 health score is nice to know, too. Perfect timing b/c we came during lunch - they have $5.50 lunch specials incl. rice, beans, and (un)sweetened ice tea. Parents got the chicken burrito which was really good - they use shredded chicken breast, not dark meat like most Mexican places. Rice & beans were very good, too. Both times I've come here, I've gotten the tacos - just $1.50 each. Authentic here - double corn tortillas, w/ chopped onions & cilantro. I've had the chicken and carne asada both times - both very good. Complimentary chips & salsa are good, too. Menu is pretty extensive so I definitely need to be better about trying their other dishes next time. Afterwards go next door to Suno for some shaved ice dessert. Or Scissorhands if it's time for a haircut :) Or Racetrac for the best gas price around. Or Super H Mart for some grocery shopping. read more

The tacos here were authentic, delish, and cheap. They are about $1.75 a piece. Two will put me at a content level, and three will get you to full (even for a guy). Glad the bf took me here since places like this appear to serve Americanized versions of Mexican food. The staff was friendly and attentive for such a small place like this. Seating can be limited during lunch time (even for a weekday), but people move in and out fairly quickly. Parking was pretty okay. If you know where Suno is then Taco El Dorado is right next door. Look for the Texaco for a larger point of reference. read more

El Dorado - Mexican Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

Let's get straight to the point here, Taco El Dorado is as legit as it gets when it comes to authentic Mexican food. I've been here a numerous amount of times and its been "muy bien" every visit. The restaurant itself is located on Pleasant Hill road in Duluth, GA just in front of the Super H Mart shopping plaza. Now for those of you who do not know, Pleasant Hill road is pretty much the new Korea town in GA and the fact that a Mexican restaurant in the heart of it is doing well says a whole lot. The menu here is very diverse, unless you're familiar with Mexican cuisine, there are a few items which you probably never ever heard of. Now that's not to intimidate anyone, but take a chance on stuff outside of the usual tacos, burritos, and nachos and you will not be disappointed. The best Mexican food I ever had was in California and I thought I would never find anything close to that. Of course that all changed when I discovered Taco El Dorado. My Recommendations: -Fish Tacos -Carne Asada Tacos -Tostada Ceviche -Mango Juice read more

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Don't listen to the bad reviews. THIS PLACE IS IT FOR MEXICAN FOOD! Been going here for years and it's always been good. When you walk in just sit at the table, it's informal and authentic! I always get tacos and the burrito special. Delicious every time for low price. These people work hard. read more

El Dorado - Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

This little hole in the wall is worth a trip. You can't beat $1.75 for tacos. They give you ample amount of food for your money. Very friendly service, assuming the older lady was the owner or manager. She had great customer service. Will definitely return when I'm in the area read more

El Dorado - Chicken taco, steak taco & pork taco - Mexican Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

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