El Camino

My hubby and I just left the restaurant and couldn’t wait to write this review! We had such a great experience at El Camino in Delray Beach. From the moment we walked in, the vibe and décor immediately stood out. The atmosphere is lively but still comfortable — the kind of place where you can relax, enjoy great food, and soak in the energy all at the same time. The food did not disappoint. The portion sizes were generous, the flavors were incredibly fresh, and everything came out beautifully presented. The smoked black beans were a flavor I had never experienced before — they had this deep, rich twist that completely elevated the dish. Such a unique and delicious touch! And the carne asada tacos? Absolutely delish. Perfectly seasoned, tender, and packed with flavor. Our hostess, Jenna, was the sweetest ever. She was so pleasant, welcoming, and had the most beautiful smile. She truly set the tone for a wonderful dining experience. The prices were affordable, especially considering the quality and portion sizes. We left happy, full, and already talking about coming back. Highly recommend!

Worst excuse for Mexican food. Only reason this place is still open is because of the tourists year round. Fish tacos arrived soggy, ridiculous amount of dry cabbage fully covered the tacos, barely any sauce, no pico, no mangos or extras as listed in the menu and no flavor, period. Asked for substitute of veggies instead of rice and beans. They completely disregarded my request and put rice and beans on the side. Tres leches was all milk, not spongy as it’s supposed to be. Refer to photos. Definitely won’t be back. Taco bell does a better job.

A Perfect End to a Great Night! After a fantastic concert, my friends and I were looking for a place to grab a late dinner, and El Camino in Delray Beach did not disappoint. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by our wonderful host, Holly, who made us feel welcome right away. The restaurant had a great, energetic ambiance. It was busy and lively, but not so noisy that we couldn't enjoy our conversation without shouting, which was perfect. The service was excellent throughout our meal. Our server was attentive and friendly, adding to the overall positive experience. I ordered the Carne Asada, and it was delicious – perfectly cooked and full of flavor. One of my friends ordered the Kale Salad, and while he enjoyed it, he mentioned it could have used a bit more kale. It was a minor point in an otherwise fantastic meal. Overall, we had a wonderful time at El Camino. It was the ideal spot for a late-night bite with great food, great service, and a fun atmosphere. We will definitely be back!

I had lunch at El Camino and it was DELICIOUS! It has been very difficult to find authentic Mexican food in Florida. I’m so glad I have finally found true Mexican cuisine at El Camino. My server Chase was very funny, knowledgeable, and made excellent recommendations . I followed his recommendations and was very satisfied with my combo tacos. My favorite was the shrimp. He also recommended the black berry margarita which, was very refreshing. I will definitely be returning to El Camino!

Happy Hour Review Great energy and value. The espresso martini w tequila was on point, chips only $2, and the quesadillas were hot, cheesy, and satisfying. Service was quick, music lively—perfect casual stop for drinks and bites.

The food was delicious. Their homemade hot sauce was great. I ordered an octopus taco and a barbacoa taco and they were both delicious. The octopus was recommended, and I love it, and they did it perfectly It's definitely loud in there. Took them over 30 minutes to get us a seat on Saturday night at 7pm which isn't bad. It's definitely a popular place. Very fun vibe.

Happy hour is insane value. Go early or face a wait time, but we only waited like 15 mins. Food is so fresh and delicious, Carnitas taco stands above the rest. Our server Holly was a gem, ultra quick and attentive. We had 45 minutes but between two people managed to slam 8 tacos, 7 cocktails, and 2 apps for $71 after tax but before tip. The absolute best happy hour in Delray.

The best Mexican and the best staff! Bar tender so polite and keeping good eye on age of patrons. Holly the best server we have ever had. We remember her from last year she’s that efficient, nice, friendly, and phenomenal! Five stars all around! Gracias!

Great food. Spicy Chicken Tacos had a kick. Excellent margaritas. Blood orange, Pineapple Coconut (like a Pina colada), Watermelon Jalapeno, and the Passion Fruit. All were delicious! I can see why people wait for a table! Be forewarned: They do not take reservations. If you are avoiding pork, ask for double rice. Our waitress, Christina, was fantastic. She had great recommendations and was an excellent server!

Happy hour special where amazing Our waiter Kyler was on point and attentive.we also saved room for desert and we order the tres leche Absolutely the best tres leche I've ever had to date

This was ok we sat down immediately which was great. And within a few minutes or server created us Gianna B she was very nice. I enjoyed my Guava habanero margarita it had the right amount of kick to it. My mom got a mosquito which she was not a fan of and later switched to a classic margarita. She got the Ceviche and felt it was too salty, chips and quac and Chicharrón(pork rinds). Was ok. Kids had the brisket burrito and they wish it had more stuff felt the meat was to much needed more balance. I had the pork belly tacos but I'm not a fan corn tortillas and it didn't have much flavor. Nothing we had really wowed us.

Our service was fantastic, wahoo ceviche was killer. Margs were top notch. Great for late night and fun dinner with friends.

Happy Hour Review Great energy and value. The espresso martini w tequila was on point, chips only $2, and the quesadillas were hot, cheesy, and satisfying. Service was quick, music lively--perfect casual stop for drinks and bites.

My friend knows one of the managers well who helped us secure a table during the Christmas Tree lighting event, which was very helpful as this business is always packed. Rightfully so as the food is great, the drinks have a good pour, and the service is top notch. Thank you to out server David for helping out our group and making it a great experience.

I only do 4 stars because I don't know what their food is like but I loved my skinny margarita. And I liked the options. The skinny margarita is super limey and delicious. The vibes are cool here. Very laid back. Fun music, lots of people and good food (from what I've heard). Service was great as well. Super attentive despite being so insanely busy on a Saturday night.

Fun spot on a busy road! This is an obvious hangout for a lot of the local people. Good music, good service and food was pretty good. Not a long wait when we arrived so we got seated pretty quickly. Waiter was attentive and checked on us often. Good spot to hang out.

Stopped in at El Camino for a quick bite and a drink. I ordered the red snapper ceviche and my friend ordered the gringo toccos (I forgot to take a picture of it). We waited about 10 mins for the order. The ceviche had a delicious pineapple flavor that I just loved. The over all beachy vibe of this restaurant was just a mood relaxer and a great way to start our afternoon.

I daydream about a trip to Florida and having happy hour at El Camino. Some of the best margaritas around, and the tacos are delicious! We've enjoyed each of the different menu items we've tried, and the staff has been great about identifying what is gluten free on the menu.

Unauthentic, pricey, and super average food. But the drinks are solid, so they have that going for them. Embodies the reason I tend to stay away from "chain" restaurants. Especially here in Florida. Unfortunate cause I really wanted to like the place more than we did.

Server was very friendly and attentive and the food was very good. We ordered a coconut margarita and a spicy watermelon jalapeño margarita . Wasn't very spicy but had a good flavor. The coconut margarita was delicious. It taste like a piña colada with tequila. The empanadas were very good full of meat not skimpy like some places. Octopus was a little bit spicy for me, but I'm a baby with spice.good flavor and nice char . Chorizo quesadilla had a little kick but not much. Surprisingly the octopus was much more spicy.

Their espresso martinis and Mexican beer cans are also very good along with their Guac. Cannot beat their happy hour prices.

A fantastic busy Mexican bar with an absolutely fantastic happy hour. Every single time I walk by this place, it's absolutely packed with people, both at the bar and throughout the restaurant, so I knew it had to be good. I was absolutely not disappointed. I've hopped in for happy hour many times, with a great cheap menu from 4-7pm everyday, with $3 tacos, $5 quesadillas, and more. The tacos are fantastic, quesadillas delicious, solid chips, and real tasty drinks. The place is always busy so get ready to wait a bit for a table, or try to squeeze in at the packed bar. The staff is really friendly, the place is really trendy, and food comes out quick enough.

Been to every single el Camino location in south Florida and never had a bad experience. I LOVE el Camino they have the best margs and happy hour deals. I also love the atmosphere of all the locations too. Food hits too.

Let's start with WHOA! Just WHOA! This place was awesome, the decor, the service, and the Mexican "Soul Food" hands down delicious. We order across the entire menu, but the Brisket Quesadillas stood out the most to me. They were full of meat and seasoned perfectly. The vibe from Atlantic Ave can be felt at this location, the windows are up/open, there are bar seats facing the sidewalk, and sounds of people having a great time floating outside. If you're in the Del Ray Beach area, give them a try. #HappyEating

The dinner and drinks at el Camino are good. It was packed when we went, which caused our food to take a little bit to get ordered and served. It was also insanely loud. Not a great place to sit in catch up more so a place to get margs and get rowdy.

This is my favorite happy hour spot in Delray Beach! It can be difficult to get a seat since they get so busy during happy hour, but it's worth the wait! Everything I have tried food and beverage wise has been great and something I would not hesitate to order again. I really enjoyed their espresso martini made with tequila instead of vodka. I think it's better this way. I always order the chips and salsa. Their salsa and hot sauce are delicious- the chips have always been hot and fresh as well! With how high the cost of eating out has gotten, it was very refreshing to come to El Camino for happy hour- where all food and drink options are between $2-$6 so you can try multiple items without spending a ton. Everyone that works here is first rate and I have only had great service. I will definitely be back the next time I am in Delray during their happy hour! I highly recommend giving this place a try if you haven't already! You will not be disappointed.

Fast attentive service and expansive menu. Lots of margaritas with fresh juice. Only downside is it's a little pricey and charge you for salsa, chips, ect.

Really great meal as we just stumbled upon this place down the Pineapple Grove sisidestreet. First off the Brisket Nachos looked amazing, but we went for the homemade guacamole, which was great, along with terrific chips. Started off with a few fresh margaritas which went down easy and the enchiladas and tacos also were high quality. Loved the Brisket. Great fun place with great food.

Amazing. Love love el Camino. The brisket nachos. The happy hour. The cocktails. All of it. The vibe is super cool. It's a little upscale but not so much where you can't wear shorts. The service is always great. The tequila selection is amazing. Check them out. They are my top spot.

Wife and I went to the Boca Raton location and kept going back. Lovely ambience, fantastic food and great service. A must visit

02-02-2025 Met up with a group of friends for dinner and we ended up here somehow, for the most colossal display of restaurant ineptitude I've seen in awhile. If you plan on enjoying Happy Hour, you must be at the bar or designated tables, which makes perfect sense from a restaurant point of view, X for X, Y for Y etc., until you realize that without a backup plan the selection of tables less than slim, and when they allow tables taken for drinking but not ordering food, other customers get pushed out. So we were put at another table which did not have access to the happy hour menu, nor was the server willing to bend, so we were forced to take turns walking up to the bar for drinks which would have gotten our server more money. I would say strike one, but there were so many subsequent issues that I'd run out of fingers to count on. Forgotten and incorrect drink orders, extended waits for both food and simple requests, trying to pass off stale cracklings as chicharrones, etc., The place itself seems busy, loud and lively even on a Sunday at dinner time, so that's good, but lots of people coming in for cheap drinks does not mean it's a great place to end up. If there's ever a calm time to go might be a different experience but we'll never do a Happy Hour here again.

Great vibes and great happy hour! Met a couple friends this past Saturday here and the ladies enjoyed some delicious watermelon jalapeño margaritas, and the guys enjoyed the El Camino Haze beers. We ordered chips and salsa off the happy hour menu for $2 and I was surprised how big the order was given the price. Chips were hot and crispy and the two salsas were tasty with minimum spice level. Our waitress was fantastic (forgot her name sorry!), and brought the house hot sauce for us to try as well. The El Camino hot sauce is made fresh daily, and they sell it for $9. I had to have one because the flavor was perfectly spicy and sweet! We also ordered a couple tacos to munch on after the drinks. The spicy chicken taco and fish tacos that we ate we tiny, but delicious! I will definitely be back here to try other menu items that were recommended by our waitress. Check them out!

Great vibe fun spot I mean is there anything better than beer and Tequila! I thought I was ordering Nachos to start. Boy was I wrong. Truly an undertaking to eat, couldn't even eat half with the two beers I had just overtly huge. Bartender was really nice! He was one cool dude. I'll stop back in one night

My friends and family have been coming to El Camino for years. I took my fiancé for the first time of course had to indulge on smoke brisket nachos to start. Christen was a great waitress and provided great service. I highly recommend the restaurant and ambience.

First of all, this place has one of the best ambiences i've ever seen in a restaurant. From the murals outside, to the rustic open-air indoors, even the design of the menu was beautiful. The idea of Mexican Soul Food sounds great, and it is. Our waitress was very kind. The selection of menu items is very well thought out. They didn't just get the most popular sodas and put them on the menu. They got Jarritos, juice, and Saratoga water. Even the water brand sounds Mexican. The Cheese Quesadilla was very good with melty cheese and great dips. The Short Rib Empanadas are exquisite. They have an EXTREMELY crunchy shell and exquisite short rib. The Barbacoa Taco is very meaty. My only concern about it is that it's just meat and the meat is not exactly juicy. On the other side, the Pork Belly Taco is not very meaty. But the pork belly itself is very crunchy and not meaty enough. And also, the Pork Belly Taco's flavor is overpowered by the sauce. Last but not least, the Coconut Tres Leches. The cake was dry, but the milk on the bottom of the dish made up for that. But it had a spectacular flavor with the cake, the milk, the strawberries, and toasted coconut. I must say this place is more about the ambiance than the food. I've said a lot of negative about this place in the review, but that's just the surface of this place. Below the surface, there's a lot of positive. If you live in the area, please visit at least once, you won't regret it.

I have been coming to El Camino for years and can honestly say it is still by far my favorite place on the ave. I have tried margaritas from just about every bar on Atlantic ave, and none are comparable to El Camino. They use artisan ingredients, make their own concoctions, and use quality tequila that sets it apart from other places. They recently redid their menu and added even more cocktails to the mix. All of them that I have tried are just as good as the next! Their bartenders put effort into making each drink perfectly and topping them with garnish, so each drink is exciting. Their food is also incredible. Bursting with flavor, you can confidently order anything on the menu and know you will be a happy camper. I am a sucker for their tacos because each taco has a blend of ingredients that are paired perfectly with the meat. The platter with two sides is a great deal, or you can visit during happy hour if you want to just try a single taco. El Camino is a must visit if you are spending a night out. They have up best music, a great crowd, and a lively environment overall. Whether you're starting here with some cocktails or ending up here for their late night happy hour, stop by and give it a try!

One of the best happy hours in town. Cheap drink and food prices you can't beat. The staff is always fun at the bar and the vibe is always hype. My go to is the $5 Watermelon Jalapeño Margarita and the $2 Chicharrón... you can't go wrong. Enjoy!

Looked like a great place to stop for a Margarita and an app. Cool vibe and great decor, but need to do a better job training bartenders. Service bartender, two other bartenders and a female who seems to worked bar and floor. Two main bartenders spend my first 5 minutes chatting and not watching the bar. Guy sat next yo me and obviously a regular, the female bartender took his order and walked away without even looking at me. After another 5 minutes the services bartender broke up the 10 minute conversation and told the guy to wait on me. By this time it was 355 and he didn't tell me in 5 minutes happy hour starts and your 14 dollar house margarita drops to 6. Same bartender took the order of another guy who sat on my other side and preceded to order him the wrong meal. The two bartenders spent my next 45 minutes mostly talking to each other rather than pay attention to the bar which got packed for happy hour. The service bartender was working really hard and doing a great job! Wouldn't go back there on principle alone, plus waiting for another drink while the other two guys chatted was enough for me to leave and go somewhere else

My family and I came for light bites. Service was super quick. For an app we ordered gauc, chips and salsa. We cleaned out plates it was so good! The even gave us this homemade hots sauce that they make in house and I honestly preferred it over the salsa for spice level. We also split the table and I for lunch a quesadilla and brisket taco, chicken taco and steak. The chicken was ok the spicier side and the server was kind enough to put the sauce on the side and I'm so glad she did it had a kick! The restaurant itself shad a nice vibe you can see into outside like your in garage.

Went for lunch, vibe was awesome, service great.$95. In fairness we had one margarita and appetizer.

Love coming here on my annual Florida trip. It's always on the top of the list of stops to make. Bartenders are great with just enough flair and personality. Place is always busy any time of the day I've gone. Quesadillas are a must. And the tequila old fashioned! Can't go wrong with the blackberry margarita either. Check them out you won't be disappointed.

Best Happy Hour! Best service! Best drinks! And best Mexican food! No restaurant can beat with what "El Camino" has to offer. It deserves a 10

Had a wonderful experience at this location - they were decorated for Cinco De Mayo. The food and drinks were delicious! Particularly the food. Some margs were better than others. Service was great even on a crowded Saturday night!

Everything we've ever tried has been delicious. Service is always spot on. Best happy hour. We love this place!

Coming from someone who is in the industry... What could improve is the managers customer service... a group of friends walked in a half hour before close to get one last drink to celebrate a friends birthday and he basically refused to let us in after half of our party already ordered drinks at the bar for us claiming they weren't serving foods, drinks, nothing. We eventually got in to have a great time, but overall super not welcoming, and rude. Not the best in the "hospitality" industry.

This placed was packed on a Friday afternoon, especially at the bar where they have a great Happy Hour. An indoor/outdoor vibe. We got started with the huge brisket nacho & cheese appetizer. I remember having this at the other location. It was just as yummy , the meat is tender & flavorful. For dinner I ordered the 3 different tacos, fish, chicken & shrimp. the chicken was very spicy as the waiter advised, a bit too much for me. The shrimp was better & the fish ahh not to my taste. My hubby totally enjoyed his beef , Rice beans. Food, service & ambiance is great & we will continue to revisit.

Food is great Service is very professional Ambiance is really 100 recommend I love it

Great service, Great ambiance and overall delicious food. The happy hour deals are great. Must stop by!

We stopped by for a late lunch / almost early dinner and we were happy to find seating on the Valentine's Day. Very inviting ambiance of an authentic Mexican place, I really enjoyed that. We shared two appetizers - Mexican street corn - delicious! and smoked Spanish octopus that was equally delicious. For my main course, I got a selection of 3 different tacos - I had forest mushrooms (I didn't expect that mushrooms will be good in Taco!), crispy fish and pork belly - one better than the other. And let's not forget smoked black beans - this was the riot! I would have a full bowl by myself. Some people in our group got chicken tacos that were served with hot sauce on the side - that hot sauce was no joke - I tasted just a bit and heat lighted in my mouth for the next 15 minutes. Excellent service - prompt, attentive, friendly. Highly recommended.

Great place to grab a bite after a beach day. Food is fresh and delicious. Recommend the avocado salad with kale for a healthier option.

Food was very good!! Gets busy but service was still great and the vibe was really good right by the beach

I've said it about the El Camino in Fort Lauderdale and I'll say it about this excellent location in Delray as well, BEST WEEKEND HAPPY HOUR EVER! This location right off of Atlantic Ave is ALWAYS (or at least the Saturdays we've walked by) SLAMMED! We have never successfully gotten a table or been able to sit at the bar during their happy hour. Do we chose the busiest time to go? Yes. Do we ever learn from our mistakes? Nope. Do we still manage to enjoy each visit? You betcha! One thing I appreciate about this location is that the bartenders don't ignore you just because you don't have a seat right in front of them. We have had great service every time! If you are lucky enough to get a spot during happy hour (we've literally only been during happy hour so I can't speak to the normal menu) you are going to have some deliciously cheap drinks and incredible bites. You can't go wrong with the salsa and the brisket quesadilla is a flavorful cheesy pocket of goodness, but my personal favorite are the crispy fish tacos! Perfectly fried fish with the right amount of fresh toppings! I love the atmosphere at El Camino, it is open air so even when you're in the main dinning room you still get to experience that great south Florida weather! If you are coming for dinner I highly suggest coming earlier than you want to eat because you'll likely need to put your name on a list for a bit of a wait. But it's always worth the wait!!

If you're looking for great food and amazing customer service, this is by far the best experience I have had in delray! This last time, my server was Damian and he took such good care of our table. Everything was flawless, I have nothing but good things to say! And let me tell you the espresso martini with tequila is out of this world. Run don't walk and get to el Camino

For those who've been keeping up, you know that Atlantic Ave isn't exactly my favorite haunt in Delray Beach. Even though I live nearby, I tend to avoid the street full of tourist traps, influencer hotspots, and middle-aged ladies on the prowl for free drinks. So, when a friend texted me asking if I wanted to hit up Atlantic for Taco Tuesday, I was a bit hesitant. Taco Tuesday on Atlantic? Ugh. But, against my better judgment, I decided to give it a shot and agreed to meet up at El Camino. Trying to make a reservation online was a bust, but I saw plenty of open slots across the street at Rocco's. I told my soon-to-be dining companions that we'd meet at El Camino and, if all else failed, we'd head to the "other place." We met up at 7 PM, and much to my surprise, our party of three was seated in less than five minutes. Color me impressed! Our server, Lauren, came over immediately with bottles of tap water and gave us some recommendations. The drink menu boasted a TON of different tequilas and mezcals, but I was disappointed to see they didn't have any non-alcoholic beer. Since I don't drink if I'm driving, I was hoping for an NA option. Seriously, El Camino, it's 2024--get with the times and stock some Heineken 0.0! We started off with chips and salsa, which were a great way to kick things off. The salsa was fantastic--fresh, zesty, and just the right amount of kick. Since it was Taco Tuesday, I asked if they offered à la carte tacos instead of the standard taco platters with rice and beans. The answer was no, but Lauren said we could order them without the sides. Not exactly what I wanted, but... One of my friends went with the tacos, while the other and I decided on fajitas and a gigantic kale salad. Lauren had warned me that the salad was "huge," and she wasn't kidding. It was massive, but delicious, and perfect for sharing. The fajitas were a highlight--loaded with flavorful chicken, peppers, onions, and the usual accompaniments like cheese, pico, guac, and sour cream. Everything was spot-on and absolutely delicious. Unfortunately, we were too stuffed to even consider dessert. But I have to give a big shoutout to Lauren and her team, who provided exceptional service throughout our meal. They kept the chips coming, our drinks refilled, and whisked away dirty plates with the grace of dining ninjas. It's easy to see why this spot is a favorite among those who love to frequent Atlantic Ave, even if it's not usually my scene. Add some NA beer to the menu, El Camino, and you can bet I'll be back for more Taco Tuesday fun!

Great happy hour menu! Great food! Great drinks! Great service! I really have no complaints about this wonderful Mexican restaurant. They have an extensive menu and so much seating. Expect it to be busy during dinner time but calmer around lunch (like, much calmer). The portions are huge and can make for second meals if you're not a hungry savage like me. I love to come here for the spicy watermelon margarita on a hot day. Can't wait to be back in the area to eat here again!

My favorite cocktail hour. Always packed at HH however 2 senior gentleman offered us a seat. Chivalry is still around but not for most. Bartenders are attentive and great at making cocktails. Carnitas are my favorite.

Really great food, fun atmosphere and great vibes. Their taco shells are soooo good. Home made chips too