Welcome to El Nido, translated to the Nest. Perfect place nested atop a shopping center in Danville. Perfect for Mexican dining nested among flags of the world. With a menu of Mexican favorites, drinks, it's perfect for everyone. They have 1 TV, easy for Jerry Seinfeld to compare men & women. Women care what is on TV, men only care what else is on TV. That's why men hunt and women nest. So perfect place for ladies night. read more

This was an interesting Mexican place. Very limited menu, but they did have pozole. It seems to be catering to the local population as well have noticed that the true spicy nature of some cuisines are toned down. The salsa was very basic, and even the spicy salsa was not very spicy. The tri tip was just 4 pieces of steak. The pozole was good but not that special compared to other places I have been. They do charge extra for any chips beyond the first set and tortillas are a side not included in their plates. Service was good. The ambiance was odd in the sense that the floor felt uneven, but was a family style place. We may be back. read more

El Nido Mexican Restaurant - Steak Fajitas (Tri-Tip) - Mexican Near Me - Danville, California

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My first time here and I was soo impressed! I came with family that have been regulars for close to 12 yrs. I had the mommas chicken soup. It did not disappoint! I love that they shred the chicken,so you get some in every bite! All the veggies were super fresh and cooked to perfection! We also had black bean enchiladas with Verde and tacos. Everything was a delight. Our service was excellent as well. And what a cute Lil place. Super inviting. It was packed, but we got seated pretty quickly. Can't wait to come back! read more

Old school, home style Mexican food. Had the fajita burrito/wet. Was large with very mild flavors. 1st basket of chips/salsa is free. Relaxed service. Note: happy hour advertised on the exterior is different than what it really is---that is not everyday. read more

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Food was average. Guacamole needed more salt or flavor. The bronco vegetarian burrito had too many carrots and those were undercooked. Enchiladas were dry after being cooked, but asked for sauce on the side. Appreciated the free chips and salsa. Staff was nice to give jalapeños on the side. Food came out fast. Seating outside was pleasant but wish there was more lighting outside. Heaters outside if needed as it gets later or colder. read more

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Albondigas soup was comforting. Good flavor, filling... perfect for soup weather. Overall, food was delicious. Love their refried beans! Tastes like your abuela cooked them for days - smooth and creamy! Chili Verde plate was bomb! My son devoured his entire dish. Service was good. Staff was friendly. Love the traditional Mexican decor and all the parrots hanging from the ceiling. read more

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Our meal was delicious! I had a fairly new menu item, the mole burrito. The burrito was large, stuffed with wonderful grilled chicken , and the mole sauce was excellent. Our order arrived quickly and was piping hot. Delicious chips and salsa. Our server was outstanding. She was friendly, attentive and just delightful. I can't wait to return. read more

Best Mexican food in the East Bay! Food is consistently delicious and authentic. The wait staff & owner are family which makes for a warm and friendly ambiance. Expect generous portions and fair prices. If you want more authentic- drive to San Diego! read more

l was over at the Barnyard that is located in the same parking lot. I was referred to go to this establishment from a friend. When I arrived, I was given chips and salsa and my server never came back. I waited over 20 minutes. I also walked up to someone that worked there to let them know that my server was missing. The server still never came so I left and I do not recommend this place. I will not return. I took my business somewhere else l recommend that you try the Forbes steakhouse instead which is also located in the same parking lot. The service was impeccable, and the people were friendly. read more

The atmosphere and wait staff were both nice. The food on the other hand was expensive and sub par. I ordered the avocado salad. It was a pile of chips with a quarter head of iceberg lettuce, a quarter cup of chicken and 3 slices of avocado. My husband ordered the California taco salad. It was slightly better. read more

I've had my eye on El Nido each and every time I go to the Town & Country marketplace. And, each time I say "I need to try this place". Well, I did recently via Doordash. The Burro Bronco burrito [$12, 4.5 stars] sounded good to me, especially with ground beef. It was really good, and at a reasonable price. Recommended! However, the side beans and rice for $7 was a waste -- way too much for way to little Fail. The place looks cute. Worthy of a real, in-person, appearance! read more

One of our favorite go to ! We always get the absolute best service from Yeni & Sandy & Julia ( owner) The food is always delicious & tasty our favorites are the Posole ( when in season ) & Mama's chicken soup add jalapeños squeeze fresh lime juice ~ muy deliciouso! which is absolutel full of fresh vegetables. We usually always get the carnitas Diablo & the Patron margaritas or Carnitas Nachos. We will shears continue to come here b/c we get exceptional service from Yeni she is very attentive & she pretty much knows what we order every time we come out in! We come in at least nice or twice a month & always enjoy the great service & delicious food. Y'all need to give it a try it's pretty dang delicious! read more

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Was craving chicken soup and El Nido's Mamas Chicken Soup is soup perfection! Plenty of veggies, cooked perfectly, lots of chicken and the rice and broth are fantastic!! Highly recommend when you are looking for a bowl of comfort! Huge portion, so I will easily get two meals out of it! Also, when I picked up, the woman was very friendly and food was ready when it said it would be! read more

El Nido Mexican Restaurant - Mamas Chicken Soup - Mexican Near Me - Danville, California

My Nana and I have dined here twice. Both times, the service and food have been inadequate. Food we've tried: * Chips and salsa: 8/10 - I like that the chips are served warm. I asked for extra hot salsa and it was muy caliente! I had to ask for the hot salsa 3 times. * 2 item combo with crispy chicken taco, chicken enchilada with verde sauce: 5/10 - Got my crispy chicken taco wrong. Instead I got a soft chicken taco. Chicken enchilada with verde sauce was tasteless. There was hardly any verde sauce. Got my sour cream and guac on the side. * 1 carne asada street taco a la carte: 6/10 - I've ordered this on my previous visit. This time around, there was hardly any carne asada on my taco. There was more cilantro and onion than carne asada. * 3 item combo with beef chimichanga, crispy chicken taco and enchilada roja: 5/10 - This was Nana's order. He said it was just ok. * Chile Relleno: 4/10 It was more like a chili inside of a tortilla. More like a chili enchilada. Drinks: * 2 classic house margaritas: 3/10 Very weak. Tasted like limes, water and sugar. Also asked for it on the rocks and salted rim. Delivered to our table without salt. And when I asked for the salt, the waitress gave us iodozed table salt. Boo! Ambiance: 9/10 I like the decor. Very festive. Service: Both times we dined here, the service was below average. The waitresses always got something wrong with our order. And they are not very friendly. Drinks are never on point. Both times they forgot the salt for my margaritas. I'm still on the search for a good Mexican restaurant. Will I be back again? Probably not... read more

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After being told by my bf that I had to try this Mexican restaurant as part of his family's Mexican food restaurant trifecta, I can here with my bf and a couple of my friends on Saturday. We were seated pretty quickly since we got there pretty early for dinner. Once seated, we ended up ordering quite a few things. My bf got a three item combo, my friend got a two item combo, his girlfriend got the beef Colorado dinner plate, and I got the steak fajitas. My bf ordered Pepsi while the remaining three of us got Horchatas. My bf said his three item combo was only average. Apparently he had a tamale in his combo but the masa was super hard. The other two items I guess were just average. My friend and his gf however both enjoyed their food. And I enjoyed my fajitas. So it may depend on what you order whether something is good or not. However, while my friend and his gf liked the horchata, I wasn't a huge fan of it. Not sure what was added, but it's definitely not normal horchata. There was a strange floral taste to it which I wasn't sure what it was from. It was also a bit on the bland side. So while I probably would come back here for specific food, probably best to go without a drink next time. read more

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We love this place. Family owned. Feels so homey and welcoming. Food has always been very good. Service also solid. Great selection of options on the menu and the prices are reasonable. The chips and fresh salsa are outstanding. Sorry that they have to move but we will always seek them out when we want Mexican food. read more

The interior is not so big but adequate to seat a fair amount of people and they also have seats outside so that's a plus. Complimentary chips and salsa is always good and addicting! I ordered the two item meal, where I chose the chili relleno and chicken flauta. The beans and rice were delicious. The portions are a bit smaller compared to other Mexican restaurants I've dined at. The meat was a bit dry and the cheese inside my relleno wasn't all the way melted. The flavors were there and the staff was friendly. read more

El Nido Mexican Restaurant - Chile Relleno and chicken flauta - Mexican Near Me - Danville, California

Simply the best Mexican food and Margaritas. Easy parking at the livery . Service was great!

Me and My Beans: The Novel The creamiest most lush beans on planet earth. They were quite delightful, and exquisitely soothing. As i spooned beans into my mouth, i felt my worries melt away and my hardships become solved. As i finished my beans, I felt a longing for more beans. A force so strong I scooped some of my Mom's beans when she wasn't looking. These beans deserve the award of Frijole de el año. Bean of the year. Amen read more

Met Renee at the BCPP Hike for Breast Cancer and had a burrito. He was very nice. I'm looking forward to stopping in a dining at his establishment. read more

We have been coming here from 1989 onwards. It's our favorite local Mexican restaurant. The food is good, the ambiance relaxing, and the service is courteous and prompt. Reasonable prices. Plenty of parking read more

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Friendly, welcoming staff. Delicious food with huge portions. This is our go to Mexican restaurant.

Never been here before, but we were in the area with our dog, & they have outdoor seating. It already seemed ominous because there were just a few people inside and no one in the patio dining. I pulled up their Yelp, & there's the low rating and bad reviews about poor service. Unfortunately for us, the reviews are spot on. The server asked us twice if we wanted something to drink. I asked for menus since I don't know what they offer Later, when she brought out our fajitas, she asked if we only needed one container of tortillas & motioned to take the other container back. Ridiculous. My husband asked for his own, so she set it down. And that was the last time we saw her during our meal, despite not having the regular side of sour cream, pico, cheese, & salsa. So, we just ate our fajitas dry. Afterwards, I had to go into the restaurant to ask for a box and the bill. I asked if she missed the the toppings, & she said that it costs extra! I said but you never offered. We've never dined here, & you never checked in on us. She just asked how big of a takeout container I wanted. Surprised that this place is still open when there are so many other better choices nearby. Diners be warned. read more

A Danville classic that has been a solid steady restaurant over the years. Dood is always good and the service is always wonderful.

This is a good Mexican restaurant. Food is nice, setting is nice (especially the outside seating area) and service is good. Their spicy salsa is actually spicy, and their food is nicely seasoned. They offer all of the usual suspects one expects to find on their menu, plus a few that are a little more original. The prices are reasonable (for this day and age), and you will definitely enjoy a good meal here. read more

Very disappointed on a recent take out order, Chicken Flauta - dry and hard. Chili Relleno - huh? No chili? Quesadillas- a folder over tortillas with cheese. $13! No chips, no salsa No thanks. read more

A solid neighborhood Mexican restaurant. Family owned and has been in Danville for many years. The outdoor area is great in the summer, service is fast, never a long wait. read more

Honestly my only recommendation is to not order anything from here and go somewhere else. 2 times i got a burrito and it consisted of 90% rice 8% beans and 2% completely over cooked and dry meat with no flavor. The first burrito i got was chicken but it came with literal bones from the chicken. On top of that the tacos are also just trash. Highly recommend not ordering food from here and going elsewhere. read more

We love this place. The people are always wonderful and the food is delicious. They offer outside seating if you want to sit in the patio. Great location. We recently had them cater our daughter's graduation party and it couldn't have been better. Everyone loved the food and the set up! We highly recommend El Nido. read more

They took reservations for our party of 15 for a Sunday. They apparently are closed on Sundays, yet took our reservation. We had to scramble to find another restaurant that day. We left them a voicemail and no one called back to discuss the incident. We will never go back. read more

Food sucks .. service sucks.. walked in to sit down with my dog while I wait for my appt nearby.. I wasnt hungry so I decided to order only 2 small tacos to get by while I wait... next thing you know the waitress is passively saying (upselling to buy) it comes with beans and rice and I had to correct the waitress no I do not have to order two street style tacos with rice and beans? As if I would noticed. Also ask if I would like a drink so I got horchata. To make things short their street tacos was $5.99 each. I grew up near SF and no way street tacos suppose to be that much? All together I spent $25 ....... Cus of their "graduity" smh.. bad business but I guess danville does not have to many ethnic cuisine so they have no choice I guess read more

Food was good. Service was terrible. Ambiance was okay. But the cherry on top of it all was a 25% gratuity for terrible service because we had 10 people at our table. Is this legal? We were never notified that the gratuity would be 25%. Poor business. read more

El Nido Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Danville, California

Never again. We have been going to El Njdo for about 15 years. No more. We'd been patient and tolerant through Covid to support local businesses. No more. If I wanted the Spirit Air of Mexican restaurants, I'd go to Chipotle. I won't comment on $19 carnitas: sitting outside with haphazard service. I'll give base price a pass. I will comment on $2.50 for soda water (like out of the bar dispenser), $3 for tortillas, $1 for guacamole, $.50 for sour cream. Their tagline is "our family serving your family since 1983." Won't serve this family any longer. Let me suggest Los Panchos, Los Hermanos, Cielito, or heck, Rancho Grande in San Ramon, or Los Pericos in Dublin. There were plenty of empty tables. We've wanted to help them. Meanwhile, no one appears happy to work there, including the family. No more. read more

We went to El Nido for the first time last week. My kids ordered the nachos & fries and the beef taco & fries. They both seemed to like the food. My wife ordered the Mama's chicken soup. She said it was good and was pretty healthy too. I ordered the chicken fajitas. They came out sizzling hot and we're really tasty! The chicken was browned just right and it also came with sizzling bell peppers and onions. Just before leaving, they let our kids get a piece of candy out of the piñata. Of course, my kids loved that! We'll definitely return someday soon! Overall grade: A- read more

Ill start with the good. The interior is super cute! The services was good too. Chips were nice. Now...the food. We may be spoiled with Mexican food in SF and might come off as jaded. But we came in with no expectations other than good and edible. Salsa that came with chips was pretty watered down. A nice fresh pico de gallo would have sufficed. Guacomole wasnt bad. Kids ordered kids chicken burritos. Very dry. Rice wasnt flavorful at best. The tortillas were stale. Store bought? Not fresh and left a bad after taste. I had the steak fajitas which was inedible. My steak was thick and rubber. I couldnt even chew it. My veggies were raw. Those that werent raw were burned black. They charge you for sides ie cheese and sour cream. That is first. The plates werent cheap to start with and you have to add on for all the usual condiments. HUGE bummer as we love Mexican food and this place looked like the ONE on paper. If they were to change their recipes? Get some authentic training? I know this place can be an amazing go to. read more

Kate to give this review because I used to love this place. Food quality has gone down tremendously. They charged a 25% gratuity for a party of 8, instead of the standard 18-20%. Lastly, they charged for salsa refills, wtf. read more

Over past two DECADES, I've been a fan. Numerous visits bringing my sons from when we lived in San Ramon, after school, after their sports etc. This past Thursday, they (almost every year), participated in the San Ramon Business wine/food event (20th year) at Crow Canyon Country Club. The food, delicious with great authentic flavor. They will also prepare anything to your liking or add spice as I like. This past week, a terrible cold got the best of me so I ordered their soup. They added jalapeños and hot salsa for me. Very family friendly, great customer service over years. If this is your first time, take a look at the neighboring stores....many have been here too for decades. Support local business. Keep going!,,,,, read more

El Nido Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Danville, California

El nido has always been my favorite Mexican restaurant since the 80's! The margaritas are good too!

Simply put atrocious!!!! I got their wet burrito. Steak salty and dry, rice under cooked flavor was lacking. Sorry but if you see this as good food, you've never had good Mexican food read more

Everytime I am feeling low I know that El Nido will pick me up. I love their chicken soup, it is truly soup for the soul. It's a family run business. I like that. The oldest sister, out of six is Julia, she is amazing. She runs the place with her awesome Mama. They are very attentive to all their customers needs and treat the staff kindly as well. I always order there, and then get the tostada salad to-go. And shall I mention the margaritas? That skinny top shelf margarita is tooo smooth it goes down so nice. If you are looking to just feel good, and be treated good, like family, from a family, stop by El Nido. #bestindanville #mexicanfood #elnido read more

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