Holy Mackerel! This place is delicious! The rice and beans…read moreare amazing. So filled with flavor they'll make you slap your mama. The people working there are wonderful. Smiling the whole time while they prepare a meal that will make your tastebuds grin. You need to try this place. It will quickly move to the top 10 of your favorite spots in Wilmington.

If you want good, authentic Latin food this place is great. We had mixed fajitas that was a good…read morecombination of chicken and steak with vegetables.

Awesome authentic tacos! Carne asada and Al pastor were great! Tried the lengua and it was good as…read morewell. Very friendly service! Definitely recommend this lil Mexican joint!

The lady who takes orders is extremely pleasant and kind…read more Not a large place, but several tables. Quick to take our order - tostadas(3), + tacos. Food arrived quickly, plates very attractive. Fresh ingredients, nicely seasoned- both of us full and happy. As retired chefs, this place stays on our 'not cooking tonight' list of places to go! Good spot for carry out too.

Several years ago this was a good place to eat but their food is going downhill. I don't know if…read morethey've changed owners or cooks or what has happened. The customer service is still pretty good but their actual food, not so much. It's not horrible but it's barely passable. But it used to be good. I usually get a burrito or chimichanga but they have become bland and tasteless. Which is strange since it's a Mexican restaurant. You would think there would be more seasoning and more lively flavors but that is not the case here. At least not with those two menu items. When I get a dish that includes rice or beans, they are often cold or barely warm. The last time they spread the rice all over the large plate to make it look like I was getting more than I really was. All that did was make the rice even colder. Even the plate presentation is bland and boring. Sometimes all the food is one color and they don't even bother to sprinkle the plate with a garnish of a few green onions, tomato, or parsley to add some color or visual interest. El Cerro Grande's whole vibe these days is "We don't have very good cooks and we also need to cut corners to save money and we don't really care about the details". This used to be our go-to place where we would meet up with friends for dinner, but we have decided to try some other local Mexican Restaurants. It's not that it's a terrible place, it's just not a very good place either.

The cheese enchilada was filled with white American cheese. So inauthentic and just tasted like…read moreeating fat. Pretty sure the enchilada sauce came from a can. Even the pepper and onion enchilada had that awful cheese. I had to practically beg for peppers and onions not just peppers or onions. The chicken on my second enchilada was so tough that I couldn't chew it. I wanted horchata to drink and after awhile long while, the waiter came with a quart sized bottle and said you had to buy it that way! Ridiculous that you can't buy a glass of it. The only good things were the rice and beans although I had to eat around the American cheese (again!) on the beans! Why can't they use Mexican cheese? You can buy it anywhere! Probably because it costs more. My husband ordered shrimp tacos and the shrimp were good.

First off, I really like the people working here. I've been going here for 15+ years and I know…read moreover 20 people who enjoy eating here on my recommendation and that makes me happy because the food is good. I hope this review will be seen by management and have a positive outcome for the future. I door dash once a month and the last 4 times have been disappointing. My bolillo is always burned, I don't mean toasted I mean blackened, inedible. Last time, the tortillas were hard as a rock...I live three blocks away and that's how the tacos arrived. Today I ordered a torta and tacos and there was no salsa, cilantro, onions included...third time that's happened. I've never left a complaint review and I feel terrible but I love this place and just hoping they fix these things. If I could go there myself and avoid these issues, I would, because eating there has always been great! Take out is dismal.

Definitely one of the best spots in Wilmington for authentic Mexican cuisine. The staff is friendly…read moreand super fast. You order at the front and choose your seating and they bring it out to you and it's always been less than 5-10 min wait for us. They also have a topping and salsa bar so everything's customizable. The prices are also super affordable. They have indoor and outdoor seating options and table and booth options. Very cozy atmosphere. Even though you don't have traditional waiters the staff still comes to check on you and make sure you're enjoying your food. They also have a little bar area. There are three locations in Wilmington total and also a grocery store of the same name. They have been serving our community for almost 20 years. 100% a must try Wilmington staple.

The chips, queso, and guacamole were delicious. If you like spicy you will need to add some. The…read morerestaurant isn't huge but cozy. My wife and I sat at the bar and were in and out in 30 minutes in the winter. My wife had the carnitas tacos(not pictured) and they were our favorite. The carne asada were 2nd, would recommend both! $34 for everything mentioned is amazing in this economy!!!

Came here because of a Reddit comment. Unfortunately, this establishment served me the worst tacos…read moreI've had in my life. The fish and shrimp tacos had literally no flavor, felt like eating an empty tortilla. The chicken tasted OLD. Had to throw it away. The beef also lacked a lot of flavor and so did the guacamole. The elote was not too bad but it does not make up for the rest of the food.

I was impressed by the authentic Mexican food on the menu like menudo and lengua tacos. The corn…read moretortillas were well made and cooked. Service was fair and the food was quickly made. I enjoyed the lengua tacos. I did not care for the menudo and threw all of it away after a few bites. I never threw away food I ordered until I tasted that menudo. It was very bare except for a little meat & tripe and a lot of broth & fatty pieces. I would suggest avoiding the menudo and recommend the tacos. The ambiance was simple, clean, and well decorated. Even though it was one of the few places in the area with good lengua tacos, I don't know if I would visit this place again.

I had the chilaquiles with coffee and WOW--everything was absolutely delicious and tasted so…read moreauthentic. The fact that they make their tortillas from scratch really takes it to another level. The music was a whole vibe, the place was super clean, and the service was top-tier--so nice and genuinely hospitable. This spot is a gem, and I'll 100% be back to try more from the menu.

This place is impeccable. The staff are some of the friendliest in the biz. My wife ordered the…read moreshrimp tacos and they were amazing. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the rice and beans were awesome. I ordered the chimichanga with a side of their mole( made in house and some of the best I've ever tasted.) the manager (sorry I forgot your name, brother) was very attentive and professional. This is a great place and deserves every bit of business it can get. Keep it up, guys. Your food and hospitality are top notch! ¡Orale!

My boyfriend and I have been coming here consistently for the last two years and each time it is so…read moreamazing and quick. Truly some of the best food and drinks we've had in Wilmington!

Stopped by El Rancho for dinner. It's an order at the counter style restaurant with tv screens for…read moremenus. They have tacos, fajitas, specials, seafood, tortas, burritos, and huaraches. I ordered the fish tacos and my husband ordered the choripollo. They have beer, margaritas, and aquas frescas. I ordered a horchata. The horchata is delicious. The fish tacos were grilled and were very good but were just fish on tortillas. They do have a salad bar with sauces, cukes, etc. My husband got the choripllo. It was a substantial dish with rice, refried beans, pico, guacamole, sour cream and queso with a thinly sliced chicken and chorizo. Since the restaurant is small they make their sauces and sides frequently, ensuring they are fresh.

So you know when it's good when that nationality is predominantly in the restaurant! Ha ha…read more I hadbad ass birria tacos! They were some of the best I've had here in Wilmington The rice was very good too We ordered chips and salsa....they forgot so I got it at the end as we walked out. She had a casadilla It really tasted weird! Both of us tried it I don't know if it was the oil on the grill or the cheese? Anyways, two thumbs down for a casadilla ha However this place is legit You even saw people ordering the weekend special of caldo Totally authentic!!!