I was here with a few friends over the weekend and we enjoyed it! The birria pizza I ordered was so good. I would definitely get it again. We got our food in a decent amount of time. Our server was very friendly. Also a little bit forgetful but that's okay lol. She still did alright and it seemed like she might be a little new. The place was packed so she probably had a lot of tables. All in all we got everything we needed and she was nice, and that's mainly what I grade service on. The parking is plentiful here. The prices are pretty reasonable. Definitely not low but fair. The place had a fun atmosphere. There was karaoke the night we went! My friends and I didn't partake but it was fun to watch. I will say that in the future I hope they turn it down a little bit because I couldn't hear my table talk at times and that was a little frustrating Overall, we were all happy with our food and had a good time here! I would come back. read more

El Real Mexican Grill - Birria Pizza - Mexican Near Me - Lawrenceville, Georgia

Food is always great service for lunch was horrible , the waiter was nice but was not either A trained or B was just bad at his job. Food came out incorrect, drinks showe d up with food after 12 minutes waiting . Then I ordered a lunch special , two soft tacos no meat and a taco shell and some how that came to 33 dollars yet we can eat full meals at chilis for 24 dollars lol . This place was our go to and it appears things have changed read more

El Real Mexican Grill - Three wag gwan dip no shrimp so I guess two way dip - Mexican Near Me - Lawrenceville, Georgia

Dinner and service was TOP SHELF! It's been awhile and I'm glad I stopped in. The food came out fast and cooked fresh read more

El Real Mexican Grill - Three way burrito - Mexican Near Me - Lawrenceville, Georgia

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Ended up having dinner with a girlfriend that wanted chips and salsa. We ended up here. Service: the service was OK. Nothing out of the ordinary she checked up on us very minimal times. But was nice when she did it. Food: the food was straight. For the value, it wasn't bad at all. There was good flavor and most of it but nothing that stood out. My girlfriend also wanted to point out that the chips were very stale. Ambiance: it had to feel of a normal Georgia Mexican restaurant nothing out of the ordinary. Overall, this is a decent place to eat. You won't be disappointed, but you won't be impressed. read more

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Located just down from 12 Stone Church in the Kroger shopping center. If you face Kroger, it is on your left on the corner. Cute patio space & a large inside that has plenty of space for hungry folks... fun for parties too. A big bar is in a separate room in the back- nice one too! Lots of great spirits or fun drinks non alcoholic. Sweet gal at the front desk, calls everyone "Love". Took great care of of me & got our to go order perfect in about 10 minutes. Lots of folks here at 6:30 pm on a Thursday too! Got my food & it was SOOO GOOD! My guys got the Bowls with Steak- pretty big! I got some sides; a chicken & a steak rellinos, rice & beans- DELICIOUS, Everything!! We used to come & dine in- been a while. We need to come back!!! Enjoy! read more

El Real Mexican Grill - Entrance, waiting space - Mexican Near Me - Lawrenceville, Georgia

Our family loves this place. In 20+ visits, we've only had one bad experience and it had to do with a poor server. The food and atmosphere are always excellent, and this past visit was no exception. Our server, Kat, was exceptional. She was right on top of things - made guacamole twice for us, refilled our drinks regularly, checked on us frequently, got ever detail of our orders correct - the best server we've had anywhere in years. She's a star, hang on to her! read more

Excelente servicio la comida 10/10 La atención de Edith super buena b Muy buen servicio read more

Service was excellent. Unfortunately there was a piece of plastic in my husband's refried beans. Our waiter told us that it was part of the bag from the cheese. He told the manager, and all she said was, sorry. We asked if she could discount the refried beans, since my husband didn't eat them after there was plastic in them. So she took off $1.00 Unfortunately, we won't be going back. The manager's attitude made us not want to go back read more

My husband and I stopped in the take out food late on a Sunday evening. The place was quiet and there was no one at the bar except for our exceptional bartender Angie. She helped us with our takeout order and gave us our drinks and chips while we waited. She was attentive and did a great job. We got food for 4 people and two drinks for less than $60. This was surprising but a welcome blessing on vacation. There is plenty of parking as this is in a strip mall. Both outdoor and indoor bar or dining room seating. Pretty much something for everyone to eat. I would say the authentic carne asada tacos were about as good as they come. Just like Tijuana. Highly recommend this place. read more

El Real Mexican Grill - Real Margarita which essentially is a skinny margarita. Loved it - Mexican Near Me - Lawrenceville, Georgia

Have the best birria tacos i've tried many places but this places top 5 places. They're Pozole to die for!!! Service is great very attentive to you great latin environment. Live music even on the weekends. Definitely would recommend coming read more

I love the food here. I come here JUST for Edith, she serves well and makes my drink (pina coloda) the best. Seems like they need to work on their customer service as a whole. They make it seem like they can't fix errors that they make but I never have any issues when Edith is my server so I'll make just make sure to stick to her from now on. read more

El Real Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Lawrenceville, Georgia

I went there yesterday to get some chicken soup to go. I had been suffering from a respiratory illness. The lady who took my order was so kind. She gave me some limes to put in my soup too. The soup was delicious and hit the spot. I am feeling better today. I think I may even do it again today it was so good. read more

El Real Mexican Grill - Chicken Soup, chips and salsa - Mexican Near Me - Lawrenceville, Georgia

Service was fast and the food was delicious. Ambiance was peaceful and the staff was inviting. I can honestly say with how warm and fuzzy I feel from the experience that I could make this a place to return to when I am in the area again. Love the variety for the kids menu, my children loved the food and they are picky eaters! Definitely recommend! read more

El Real Mexican Grill - Special Menu - Mexican Near Me - Lawrenceville, Georgia

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Great food and service consistently on all visits. A true Lawrenceville gem. Also be sure to check out trivia night.

El Real is a great local Mexican restaurant. The texas margaritas are fantastic. We had Ashley tonight and she was attentive and didn't complain when my son kept asking for more stuff, instead of all at once. Their new desserts are super good, but the new cocktails are not worth it. Too small for the price. read more

Great food and the service is great. Try the 3 way burrito. It is great. The atmosphere is truly Mexican. I will return. Go on Tuesday and get $1.99 beef or chicken tacos each. A deal. read more

Usually quite good, when they get busy their quality suffers somewhat. But generally good food, typical prices, nice staff and pretty fast for takeout read more

I was in the Lawrenceville area and was in the mood for Mexican food so checked out Yelp and decided to go to El Real Mexican Grill. They have two locations, one in Lawrenceville and another in Bethlehem. The Lawrenceville location is in a shopping plaza so there's ample free parking. They also have patio dining. They serve Mexican cuisine and have a full menu and also a bar. As soon as i entered, the hostess immediately greeted us with a smile and walked us to a table. Our waitress came over a few minutes later to take our drink order and introduce herself. I decided on a small order of guacamole with everything and the camerones rancheros entree. This entree included grilled shrimp cooked in a special aztec sauce with onions served with a side of rice, plantains, and avocado slices. I loved the plantains, the shrimp were ok, the sauce didn't have a flavor that I enjoyed, it was missing spiciness. The guacamole was ok but I wasn't a fan of the cheese chunks. Overall, I just thought the food was okay. The service was excellent though, from the hostess to the waitress. read more

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I went in to order food to go. The lady at the counter was nice but I figured I while I wait. Have a drink. I went to the bar. The tall Mexican guy was making a drink and walk away AFTER he saw me. No greeting. NOTHING. The same lady that took my to-go order came to the bar. But after a WHITE MAN sat down (after me being there for about 5 min unattended) She made his beer while apologizing and asked what I wanted and left again. Yea...I won't be coming back here and I'll tell others to do the same. read more

Honestly, idk why o hasn't posted a review. My brother loves about a mile away from here and we have been loyal customers since 2015, it is also next to Kroger so it's convenient to come and do your groceries before or after you get some bomb ass food. The margaritas are also pretty strong and not too citrusy, for those who suffer from heartburn like myself. Having moved to Florida a year ago, I cannot stress enough how good these tacos are. Have not been able to find anything of the sort. If you go to the bar look for Juanita and she'll make sure your experience is amazing. read more

El Real Mexican Grill - Carne Asada tacos - Mexican Near Me - Lawrenceville, Georgia

Had the nachos real tonight and was happy with it! The food was fresh, hot and delicious!

After not coming here for many years, we decided to go back. They definitely deserve another review based on the simple fact that they've stayed in business for so long. It was much better than my previous experiences! The menu has been updated, still large, but it's arranged much better. It felt super clean. Although it was a bit chilly, I enjoyed sitting in front of the big windows. Highly recommend one of those tables, excellent for people-watching! The service was friendly and checked on us often, but not overdoing it. The salsa is on the thin side, not in a bad way. Just a mention. The chips tasted fresh. I ordered the Enchiladas Mexicanas - as a way to taste a little bit of everything - since it comes with one ground beef, one chicken, and one cheese enchilada. Plus a red sauce, a green sauce, cheese, rice, and a salad. I enjoyed all of it. I do wish the sauces had a little more heat. My husband got the special of the day, Birria tacos. They came with an amazing dipping sauce, and fried cheese inside. We will definitely come back! Also, the beer prices are still great. It feels like you get your money's worth, which seems to be happening less and less at some other restaurants. read more

El Real Mexican Grill - Smelled so good, i had to dig in! - Mexican Near Me - Lawrenceville, Georgia

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I downloaded and created an account here just to say this: STAFF MEMBERS are lazyyy and pretend to not see you just so they don't get to attend your table. just side eye you as they walk by. I sat for 10 munutes and not one would stop to provide service so I just grabbed my things and left. -100/10 stars. management can do better than that. cm on read more

Great service, clean, tasty food, and huge strong margaritas!!! Definitely will be back. Kid approved. Lorry - not sure if I'm spelling his name right, was an amazing waiter! read more

I found myself in the Kroger parking lot off of GA20 at Ridge Rd In lawrenceville needing to find a place for lunch. I had been to El Real years ago with friends but it wasn't close enough to be in my regular rotation of places to eat. I'm SO glad I stopped in. The menu was more diverse than most Mexican restaurants and the food was fantastic. Service was friendly and efficient. I had the Chile Poblanos Rellenos with Beef and savored every bite.This is now at the top of my list for Mexican food, even if it is a few miles farther away. read more

I was starving after spending all day and afternoon in meetings without a single bite to eat, so I stopped here on my way home, about 3pm. The salsa was great. The chips were good. The rice and beans, fairly typical but flavored well. The carnitas, while good, were not served as I typically expect. The chunks were huge, and tender. But they weren't crisped up on a grill before being served, so they were missing an essential Je ne sais quoi. (Typically the slow roasted pork is chopped into small, bite friendly pieces. Then, just before serving, they are tossed on a searing grill to crisp them up beautifully and bring out the flavors.) Overall, good meal. Good enough that despite them not serving carnitas the traditional way, I'd go back, and maybe try something different. (Usually if the carnitas aren't right, I won't go back.) read more

El Real Mexican Grill - Carnitas. - Mexican Near Me - Lawrenceville, Georgia

Food is authentic and delicious! We are from Texas and this beats a lot of places we have near there! I can't rave enough about the food, and on top of that the service is excellent. Always a great experience! read more

Went this past weekend with my boyfriend. Restaurant is clean and the service was great. I ordered the Camerones Rancheros and it was very delicious. The sauce on the shrimp had just enough spice and the plantains really complimented the flavors of the dish. I will be going back. read more

Extremely dishonest business. Way over charged me not providing me everything I ordered and then advised I could pay more to receive the items I already paid for. Will never return. PAY ATTENTION IF YOU EAT HERE. read more

Great for families. Went there with a group of friends and kids. Service was wonderful, food was excellent, restrooms were super clean, live music( Saturday night) and very fair priced. The only part that fell short on my opinion, was the margarita. It was made with a mixer that was way too sweet. Every seat in the place was full and that is a good sign if you are looking for a new place to try. The locals all accept it. They brought me beef instead of chicken so they gave me a free 32oz draft beer and I was happy all over again. I will return here more often and I have to pass about 10 other Mexican restaurants to get here. read more

El Real is my favorite local restaurant and we have been going there regularly since they opened. So many menu options to choose from. The Molcajetes Real is probably my favorite dish. Some of my other top choices are the 3 Way Dip & Queso Real appetizers, Fish Tacos, Chicken Soup, Fajitas Real, Camarones Real, and the Special Rice that was recently added to the menu. The Realita Margarita made fresh is excellent. I cannot say enough positive things about the staff. They are wonderful people and treat you like family. read more

My favorite Mexican restaurant in the area. There's little to no wait for your food to come out. The drinks are strong and the food is as authentic as it can get. read more

One of my work favorites! This place is yummy and typical fare of your Mex-American food. The staff has always been awesome. We also had a work outing for trivia night here and that was super fun as well. The questions are pretty easy and mostly geared to the older crowded aka 1970s babies. My bf and I ordered a margarita with one of those upside down mini Coronas. Whoa, they do not skip on the alcohol! Delicious food, fun atmosphere and great lunch menu. read more

El Real Mexican Grill - YUM! - Mexican Near Me - Lawrenceville, Georgia

I love Mexican food, but I come here for the Guacamole!! It's hands down my favorite guacamole aside from my own. It's handmade to order, chunky, and has chunks of cheese in it. We usually just get this and a drink, munch and chat, then get a taco or something. The service is always great! They also have a meat that is cooked with pineapple and it's to die for! read more

This place is really nice for family and friends with a bar tucked in the backside of the store. We usually get a 3 way burrito and it is filled with flavor. Chicken, steak, and shrimp in a burrito topped off with queso. Their fajitas are really good as well! The regular margarita is really good. Wish they put a little more alcohol in it. But overall really good. read more

I ordered a burrito to go... how can someone mess up a BURRITO?? I got home and opened the container, it had rice on the side, a large tortilla with meat inside that wasnt wrapped like a burrito more like a taco! And the lettuce, sour cream and tomato (one tomato) was on a separate container.. They should google what a burrito us because what they sell isnt it!! NEVER GOING BACK, food was super bland even after I added lemon and salt. Horrible! Save your money dont go here. read more

Horrible service. Ninja waitress, took our order, never returned. Poof like a ninja. Food was ok.

Wow. This is the best Mexican spot I've ever been. We had always wanted to check it out and one day I happened to be starving and it didnt look parked. It was around noon on a Saturday to give you an idea. We started with the chips and salsa of course and the salsa was ok then we ordered the 32 oz Margarita to share. It was really good and didnt have that fake, bitter taste most have. I ordered the Santos Fillet and my DH ordered the Chicken Chimichanga. The Fillet was amazing! Fish was nicely grilled and veggies were crisp. The chipotle cream sauce on the meal went great with everything. We will definitely return. read more

The food & the service are so good my family & I go here all the time. margaritas are always strong and really well priced

Great little Mexican Restaurant. Go there a lot and not enough. Need to change that because of good food and better prices. read more