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.

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.

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!!!

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.

I was hungry for Mexican food and drove by this place, so I decided to try it out…read more I ordered a lunch special, the Speedy Gonzalez: A beef taco, chicken enchilada and rice. It came out quickly, along with chips and salsa. The chips were nice and crispy. The salsa was plain. No heat to it. The taco shell had a nice crunch but the beef was bland. Absolutely no flavor. The same with the chicken enchilada. No flavor at all. And the red sauce that topped it tasted like a mix of tomato sauce and ketchup. Really bad lunch. I didn't even finish the enchilada. Service could improve. The waiter never came by to see if I needed anything and I had to wait for a bit to get my bill. The place is pretty noisy with music in the background and hearing noise from the kitchen. Thanks, but I won't be returning here.

Absolutely the worst sandwich I've ever had....Torta Mixta, got it to go and when I opened it at…read morehome I thought seriously of just throwing it immediately in the trash. It looked like a complete mess. The meat was over cooked , the vegetables appeared to be three days old, and the bread was greasy and cold.... Truly a disaster in every possible way. Can't believe anyone would ever eat here.

I've never been to this specific location but I've been to the other two. Definitely one of the…read morebest spots in Wilmington for authentic Mexican cuisine. There are three locations in Wilmington total and also a grocery store of the same name. They have been in our community for almost 20 years. 100% a must try Wilmington staple. Never had something there that wasn't delicious. Especially recommended trying the horchata and the salsa options at the topping bar.

This is the first time coming and upon entering we were welcomed and seated. It wasn't busy at all…read morefor a Friday night. It wasn't loud at all which was nice to enjoy our meal. The food was delivered to table plated well and hot. Our waitress was so attentive and made sure that our drinks stayed filled and continued to come by to see if we needed anything. The prices are very reasonable. I enjoyed and would recommend if you are in the area or you haven't been it's worth coming.

I was getting some work done on my car. I was recommended this restaurant (the guys say they eat…read morehere a few times a week) so I walked here and let me tell you... the service was excellent!! Andrea was my server. Food was good and the price was reasonable!! So next time you're wanting good Mexican food stop in and ask for Andrea!! 5 s

Oh heck on my quest to find the best taco in Wilmington this is the winner so far!…read more Love how authentic the place is! They got your hot sauce hot, your green sauce your jalapeño ranch.... I had steak tacos she had a fajita burrito both so good!

Delicious! Affordable! Huge assortment of choices! Friendly people! And a fine dining room. We…read moreloved it. Oh, and 100 sanitation rating.

Just moved here This is the only taco place I came back to…read moreGreat spicy sauce Carnitas are delicious

Do not support this place! The food is not good. The staff all get drunk while working, give bad…read moreservice. They hook up while in the kitchen with each other. Very unsanitary, gross place. And the staff have been stealing from the owners (Dusty and Shannon) for years.