El Maguey

Great food at great prices! The soups are great, their chip, cream and fruit jam dessert is a…read moresimple yet tasty concept. The botana de carnitas is my new favorite! Pork was succulent,so much flavor! Great service. Insanely fast too and the food is really hot too!

We were told about this restaurant by some non-Yelp friends who said it was really good. This area…read moreis not a go to location but based on what we were told we thought it would be better. It was a colorful place, like many in the area and while the service was attentive the food was just okay. My wife and I decided a beer would the thing to drink and we order large beers....turns out this large beer was a LARGE BEER! Like 32 oz....lol, we both stared at the gigantic mugs and laughed. The issue is the food just was mediocre on flavor and content. My combo of a beef taco in a hard shell was cracked all the way on the back, but I was able to eat it, just no flavor. The chicken quesadilla was flavored only with salt. No hot sauce on the table.

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El Rancho Taqueria

4.5(276 reviews)

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I haven't been to El Rancho Taqueria in years and they still did not disappoint. You get to seat…read moreyourself and the service was quick and super friendly. I ordered a combo which allowed me to try multiple things on the menu. I tried tacos with carne asada and a sope with carne asada. Not only were both items very delicious, but it was served fresh with your usual toppings. I also tried their tasty Jamaica juice, which is hibiscus, and I've heard many good things about their horchata. The restaurant is beautifully decorated, and it makes you feel as if you're eating at an authentic Mexican restaurant. It's a must try for a casual lunch, or dinner with friends.

If you don't want typical Mexican food, go here. It's the real deal. We had Texan fajitas…read more Everything was delicious and quick service. .

Asada Mega Burrito

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Mega burrito

Tulum Bar & Grill

4.5(137 reviews)

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Fantastic restaurant!! I ordered the chipotle chicken and guacamole to go. Upon getting to the…read morerestaurant, the staff greeted me and went to get my to go order. It was a fast and seemless process. The food was so good!! The chicken was in a delicious chipotle sauce. It was not cream based which helped give it a bright flavor. The guacamole was also delicious but I do wish it didn't have tomatoes in it.

Food was good. Tasted good. Little bit of Bar vibe . Loud. Fast service . Plenty of attention by…read moreservers which is good. No milk for kids. Drinks $15/ anything. Huge quantity. Payment was on the table with machine to tap. No receipt to see before pay. Bathroom has not A/C .

Bar

Taco salad

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Tequila Rib-eye

Don Juan's

3.6(189 reviews)

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I come here every now and again. Food is good and the place is always clean and nice…read more Today, found what I wanted to order and sat for plus five minutes in an empty restaurant waiting to make the order - so, a little slow on the draw. I am El Gordo Grande which gives me the uncanny ability to rate the El Gordo bowl... I liked it! Service after my order was taken, was good... and my check was paid at the table (didn't make me go to the register). I suspect the initial issue was caused by a distracted staff with friends visiting the establishment. Perhaps it was the result of me being in the door a minute after opening too. As advertised, the food was good, so I will call that initial hiccup an anomaly and come back and visit again.

We went here for team dinner. The place is huge and windy inside. I saw my party as I was entering…read morebut had no idea how to get to them. The prices here are lower than most mexican restaurants, however, the food is lacking in flavor. It was okay, but I likely won't be back. The service was outstanding though! Our server was on top of things! The robot servers were cute!

Inside

Shredded beef burritos, rice and beans

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Antojitos Las Delicias

4.7(67 reviews)

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I just told my husband that the empanadas at Antojitos Las Delicias are my death bed meal…read more This place is the true definition of a 'hole in the wall' type place. They have no dining room but the new owners put out some sturdy large picnic tables so on a nice day like today you can eat outside. Otherwise plan to eat in your car or take it home. The only thing that keeps this place from being 5 's for me now is the huge price increase. My husband and I got two entrees-no sides-and shared a drink. The bill was $40 for lunch. I will still come here but definitely a lot less frequently.

After the very pleasant experience of trying the Huaracha at this small, out of the way spot, I…read morereturned to try their tacos. So I ordered 2 Chorizo Tacos and 2 Carne Asada Tacos - they go for $2.50 each. The tacos had a single tortilla rather than two and were not as well filled as some, and the amounts were uneven. The Chorizo Tacos were outstanding, loaded with the flavor this sausage can produce when it is a quality item. On the other hand, the Carne Asada tacos were just OK, bit on the bland side, even when fully dressed and sauced. Ambiance - 1 Service - 4 Food - 4 Value - 4

Pupusas - chicken to go. Deliciousness!

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El Aguacate Express

4.5(32 reviews)

4.4 mi

I use to come here a lot since they were so convenient and the food was tasty.. but things started…read moreto go down hill this year. I thought I would give them one last chance as I was making my way home so I stopped in to grab a beef quesadilla and an ACP. What I got was the most low effort dishes that left me utterly disappointed. The ACP had no cheese. Didn't come with a side of cheese either to put it on. So it was just dry chicken with unseasoned rice. Definitely not what I ordered. The beef quesadilla was more of a bigger taco then an actual quesadilla. Also not what I ordered and wasn't as flavorful as I imagined. It was lacking a lot of seasoning and wasn't that tasty. I would say give this place a pass if you are wanting Mexican food. There are tons better places and the convenience of drive thru isn't worth the quality of food they provide.

I have been to El aguacate express on a couple of occasions and ordered the same thing both times:…read morethe chicken soaps with extra beans and avocado. The soaps are always very fresh and flavorful as they are made to order. The service was very friendly both times. The prices are also extremely reasonable. There is not very much ambience as it is just a little food truck, but it's still cute. I highly recommend you try El Waka express if you are a Mexican food fan! You won't be disappointed! Happy eating!

Chicken tacos

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Building with walk-up window

Monte De Rey Mexican Restaurant

4.0(67 reviews)

4.4 mi

I've lived in Kernersville for about 8 years now and this has been one of my regular spots the…read moreentire time I've been here ! My family as well always comes with me and they treat us with nothing but the most excellent service , the food is on point !!! EVERY SINGLE TIME If I may add the people who work here always are so nice to us no matter who it is & truly every time i come here I know it's going to be a great time & trust, im enjoying every. last. biteeeeee !! Definitely need to add this to ur list of 'must try's' the ambiance is also so nice & so beautiful with art everywhere ! Little local gem I think everyoneeeee needs to know about

This place is the best! The service is great, the staff is always so friendly and attentive. The…read moredecor is fun, bright and cheerful. The fajitas for 2 is one of the best deals in town! Do yourself a favor and get ALL the meats with the fajitas. The margaritas are also super and reasonably priced. This is one of the best Mexican restaurants in this area

Dining rooms

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Spicy margarita

Paisano El Tacos

4.6(53 reviews)

6.6 mi

Make the tortillas freshly pressed in front of you. 5+ woman running the most authentic Mexican…read morefood in Winston Salem. The service was fast !

It's been a while since they were having good food but now it's just ok no good flavors anymore for…read morelunch and something cheap maybe.

The sauce/condiment bar!

These Chicharrones are awesome

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Taqueria El Tio

4.7(7 reviews)

7.4 mi

Delicious, with fast service. I already ate a large portion of the food, these are my left overs…read morefrom one order! Will be coming back the next time I stop in Winston Salem!

Food is always hot and ready! They serve good portions. You can order whole chickens. They offer…read morefresh home made tortillas. Do not like that there is no where to sit. I wish they had indoor seating. It is a pick up and go. It's always clean!!

Birria tacos

Huarache

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Truck parks behind the Freeway gas station at NW and University.

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Eric C.

16 years ago

Most importantly, the food is tasty. Spend some time with this extensive menu, as you'll find new dishes to try. I'm partial to the cornish game hens. Service is quick. The prices are very reasonable. The waitstaff is always friendly and very personable. And, they are very attentive to their customers. The decor is more inviting than most area Mexican restraurants. Overall, we always have a good dining experience at El Maguey. They also have a large room in the back for groups, which isn't too fancy but can handle a very large group. read more

Roger B.

6 years ago

They are thieves! Calling bbb on them. If you don't leave a tip at take out they add whatever they want to your debit or credit card at the end of the night. This was told to me by the cashier. The manager refused to give me my money back so beware and always put 0 in the tip line They charged me 8 dollars when meal was 12 so total was 20 and change. What they did is against the law. read more

Chad L.

11 years ago

I love this place. My fiancé and I visit at least once a week. The food is always great. I always order the same dish and its always consistent. The service is fabulous. Ask for Jorge, Miguel or Alvaro. They do a tremendous job. read more

Josn E.

2 months ago

Loooovethe food! Been eating here for years! Great portions for the money. I usually get Texas fajitas. Not only to I get a big dinner out of it I order extra tortillas and take it for lunch next day read more

Norman J.

8 months ago

Well, the storm is supposed to be sitting in and my wife wanted some guacamole and I'm here in Walkertown so I had to stop. Well---Their guacamole was absolutely amazing. read more

Elizabeth B.

8 years ago

Excellent service and authentic Mexican food at affordable prices. Large variety of food and combinations offered. I have eaten there often and never been disappointed. read more

Jenny C.

4 years ago

Great place my family have been coming here for so long now. It's always clean and welcoming, the food is great and the staff is always very respectful and friendly. read more

Melissa A.

4 years ago

Food is not great, staff is okay, atmosphere is great, but won't return.. quality of food is not worth the money

ralph c.

9 months ago

Dang, it used to be top notch. Either they changed the recipes or got a new cook. something changed

Debra M.

3 years ago

Awesome food great atmosphere pretty quick service! They have a outdoor patio that's beautiful!

Carissa L.

11 years ago

Very friendly, decent prices, friendly and attentive staff. The salsa is my only complaint.

Sammy M.

3 years ago

eat there 4 19 03 made me and dog sick dont eat here

Jimmy C.

15 years ago

Very good food, great service fair price.

James M.

10 years ago

Bones in the meat do not eat here

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