We stopped here for lunch and no issues! It was good Mexican food! We both got the Mexican Burrito and it was good!

Friendly staff Clean restaurant As for the food, each irem on the plate had such a strong flavor, but when you tried to mix them they all had too strong a flavor. Price too high, a sweet tea was $5. Anyway I did not recommend this restaurant read more

We've been here quite a few times now, and the food is always great. The service is usually pretty good, but every once in a while you won't see someone for a while. My "go to" meal is the Texas ACP, and they make it well here. I tried the Super Chihuahua this time, and it was a lot of food, but also very good. Also, it's been a different experience several times we've gone, and not in a bad way. We've gone in and it's been a very quiet night, and other times a bit more lively, but overall very pleasant. read more

El Rio - Super Chihuahua - Mexican Near Me - Butner, North Carolina

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Came in on 10/25/2025 and found a dead fly in the bottom of our chip baske...I kindly let the server know not wanting to make a big deal out of it I know things happen it was obviously not anyones fault, but the server es response was "oh okay" and just took the chips away, no I'm sorry about that no discount nothing. I then watched him show who I presume is the manager and they discuss it and the manager looks at us and doesnt walk up and say a word. Pretty upset with how this was handled and don't recommend this place to anyone, not only because you may find bugs in your food but also because the service was atrociou... read more

Have dined here many times. Food is always served quickly and with a smile. We always enjoy our meals here and highly recommend this restaurant. The chips and salsa are a welcome appetizer and the food is delicious. Always enjoy the happy upbeat music playing in the background. All in all a great little place to eat good Mexican food. read more

We were passing through on 85, and found this hidden gem. We had spinach enchiladas, potato burritos, guacamole salad.... Everything was fresh and delicious! We will stop here again. Look past the fact that it's in a strip mall, and the functional decor. Food is amazing! read more

This place is a gem! We were passing through and stopped for a quick supper. We loved the low carb options. Delish!

Amazingly delicious food with service that is always above the standard. Warm and inviting restaurant with great music and friendly smiles. They never disappoint. read more

What a dump! Food was acceptable but the restaurant is in bad need of repairs and painting. It's a shame that the best restaurant in Butner is the Subway! read more

The soup here is so very delicious & the portions are extremely generous! I will be back!!

Portions were huge! Lots of options. I got the chimichangas (2) and one of theirs was larger than 2 of most other restaurants. Hubby got the spicy chipotle steak entree and he was sweating while eating. Stopped by during our travels but definitely a hidden jewel. read more

Good food, great service. Not quite a 5 star. I would give 4.5 if possible. Too small for local demand.

My family of 5 usually comes here every Monday and / or Saturday. Great food, great prices!!!

Food was good at a good price, but I was very disappointed no customer was wearing masks or social distancing and were very loud. Staff were wearing masks, thank goodness. read more

Solid restaurant. I've only ordered take out from here, but staff is always very polite and efficient. Food is good, usually takes about 10-15 minutes for them to prepare everything. The have daily specials, they'll discount a specific combination for that day (written on the white board at the cash register). FYI I think they add a 25 cent charge per tray for take out, no big deal. Thank you for the reliably delicious meals! read more

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This place has amazing service and great food. The staff was super friendly and very helpful. We are glad we stopped by!

Can't beat $1 taco night! The family has eaten there a couple of times and I appreciate the discounted Mexican fare. The food quality is good too. I personally prefer the beef tacos but I've tasted the chicken and it was ok. I had no complaints about the taste, portion size, or speed of service. This cozy restaurant appears clean and I've enjoyed my time there. read more

We stopped on our way through the area and loved this place. The service was fast and friendly. The food was excellent and nice portions. They have drink specials all week long. If we go back through we will definitely be stopping again. Great food and great value. read more

Great food and friendly staff. They have daily lunch specials and over all there prices are great. My favorite is $1 tacos and $1 margaritas every Wednesday and Saturday. read more

Ordered takeout, guy on the phone couldn't understand a word I was saying, when I got home with my order I found that half my order was wrong and to make things worse the enchiladas that we ordered were rock cold. Compared tp the other El Rio in the area I'm extremely disappointed. read more

Good variety of dishes at a reasonable price. Attentive staff. I particularly like Beef steak picado in salsa verde. If you like your meal with some heat give it a shot read more

Had three delicious shrimp tacos. Great chips and service in this small town. Price was about $14 with tip.

Do not go here on Wednesday. $1 taco night. Place is jammed. No one working the register. And they gave us the wrong food. Will not go back.

Fast friendly service. Good food that will stick with you. It is what it is don't expect fine dinning but good quality food and fast service. read more

El Rio - Mexican Near Me - Butner, North Carolina

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I sat down to eat at El Rios in Butner 2 weeks ago. a Bowl of chips and salsa were promptly served. As I was eating a chip a cockroach crawled out of the bowl. When I told the waiter about it he just said "its Ok" like the roach was part of their staff. Of course I got up and walked out. Your taking a chance eating at this place. Be aware of your surroundings! read more

Great food - Great People - Involved in the community. La Parilla for two is awesome. We eat there once a week normally.

Let me begin by saying that the food is good and reasonably priced. The service? Not so good. On Wednesday and Saturday nights, El Rio offers 99 cents tacos and margaritas. I go most weekends. The past four weekends I've noticed a decline in service at this restaurant. Four Saturdays ago the line was out the door to the end of the shopping center. The restaurant had no good way of determining who was next in line for a table. We were told 15 minutes, but it was more like 45 minutes. The next Saturday the restaurant wasn't as crowded, but I sat for ten minutes before someone asked to take my drink order. By the time somebody came to take my order, i needed another drink. Last Saturday i had the misfortune to get one of the young ladies as a waitress. She was more interested in her phone than in her customers. The older waitress hustled and took care of half the restaurant, the young one obviously didn't want to be there. I had to ask two other waiters to refill my drink and to bring my check. After i finally got the check she came over to see if I needed anything else. It's the first time in 30 years I've left a $2 tip. She didn't earn that much. Normally I tip 30-50% because the meals are good and not expensive. Tonight I went. Three other people stood in line in front of me waiting on a table. There were 3 empty tables, but the staff was too busy with a busload of National Guardsmen (Go Guard!). A couple was waiting at the register to pay for their food. Three waitstaff brought back menus, but did not take the couple's money. All had taken my money in the past. After 15 minutes of not even acknowleging the people in line, i left to go to the Mexican restaurant on Main Street in Creedmoor. The food is just as good, it's only a little pricier, but the staff does a far better job than the El Rio's staff does. Creedmoor is a short drive from Butner. That's where I will go for Mexican food from now on. read more