Quesabirria was fantastic. Service was great and quick.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
George Galachiuk
Stopped on to meet with some colleagues to catch up on a few things. This is some place they come too often and said they thought I would enjoy it. They were not wrong. Salsa was delicious. Queso chips got the sizzling fajita with chicken and shrimp. One of my favorites that I've gotten at many other places and this was delicious. Everybody enjoyed their food. Everybody that worked there when they went by asked if we needed something or if we were good. Great service. Good food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Connor Dalton Lomb
My partner and I have had meals here in the past but lately we’ve been coming just for nacho dates, because their nachos are amazing and the portion size is huge - making it way cheaper than making it on our own! Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jerry Jeffords
Large portions
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rick S
STOP. Look no further for the best authentic Mexican food in Cary, Raleigh area. This place is a hidden gym in a little strip mall. The family and I went for dinner. The queso to start is delicious. Great flavor with house made tortilla chips. My wife and teenage son took advantage of $1.50 Happy Hour Tacos on Monday. They were smaller than dinner size, but come on. The flavors were ridiculously good. Pulled pork, barbacoa, Chachete...they were awesome. My 11 yr old had the largest plate of mouth watering chicken nachos we have ever seen. I had the Molcajete (pork, Shrimp, beef and cactus) and a wickedly good green spicy sauce. The food and crowd are authentic. The staff were wonderful, polite and very attentive. DO NOT MISS THIS PLACE.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Darla Hughey
I love this place! So kind and very friendly. Happy hour tacos are out of this world amazing everytime never fails to impress me! ❤️❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Melissa Freed
Authentically delicious! My new favorite spot for quesabirria tacos! Large portions! Free chips are wonderful. Staff works well together and are super friendly!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
sanskriti sawant
Best tacos in town! Great service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Ashley S
As someone born and raised from LA… this is the most authentic Mexican food I’ve had since moving out of LA. Highly recommend, will definitely be back anytime visiting the area again!
If you're on the hunt for an authentic Mexican dining experience, look no further than Esmeralda Grill! I stumbled upon this gem on a crisp fall afternoon, and it was an absolute treat. From the moment I walked in, I was impressed by how spacious, clean, and inviting the restaurant felt. The atmosphere was warm and the smell of delicious food filled the air, making me instantly hungry.
The staff at Esmeralda Grill were friendly, attentive, and more than happy to help me navigate the menu. But the real highlight was the food. I opted for the beef cheek taco, and it did not disappoint! The portion was generous, and the meat was incredibly tender, succulent, and perfectly seasoned. The taco was topped with a vibrant mix of fresh cilantro, onions, and a squeeze of lime, which paired perfectly with the red and green salsas that added just the right amount of kick.
Everything about my meal felt authentic, fresh, and full of flavor; truly a taste of Mexico in every bite. I highly recommend Esmeralda Grill to anyone craving a truly satisfying Mexican meal. Whether you're a local or just passing through, this place is definitely worth a visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brendan J
The food was actually really bad there salsa was un seasoned just tasted straight out a can , the cheese dip was very bland , my chicken and pork tacos were some of the worst tacos I had I would not recommend I don’t know why this place is rated so high I would give it a 2 out of 10 only a 2 because the people waiting did a decent job and the food came out quick but I guess that’s not always good when the food comes out super quick .
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
Matthew Pettit
The sad thing about this place is the food is really good. The problems go beyond just a language barrier. The attitudes of the women who work the front is just horrible. They are rude they always seem to be too busy to help you even though there are 4 or 5 of them just sitting there folding napkins and silverware.
Do not order food using any of the food delivery services out of 3 orders online 4 of them were wrong. No joke the got the same order wrong twice thats how I got 4. If I go in person and order the food to go it is a 50% chance it is wrong. If the food didn't taste so good I would just go somewhere else.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
Kathy Rankin
Huge burritos. Not your standard mexican restaurant. Beer but no margaritas.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Joseph Setinsek
Good service, reasonable prices, good food and nice portions
Quesabirria was fantastic. Service was great and quick.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stopped on to meet with some colleagues to catch up on a few things. This is some place they come too often and said they thought I would enjoy it. They were not wrong. Salsa was delicious. Queso chips got the sizzling fajita with chicken and shrimp. One of my favorites that I've gotten at many other places and this was delicious. Everybody enjoyed their food. Everybody that worked there when they went by asked if we needed something or if we were good. Great service. Good food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My partner and I have had meals here in the past but lately we’ve been coming just for nacho dates, because their nachos are amazing and the portion size is huge - making it way cheaper than making it on our own! Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Large portions
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
STOP. Look no further for the best authentic Mexican food in Cary, Raleigh area. This place is a hidden gym in a little strip mall. The family and I went for dinner. The queso to start is delicious. Great flavor with house made tortilla chips. My wife and teenage son took advantage of $1.50 Happy Hour Tacos on Monday. They were smaller than dinner size, but come on. The flavors were ridiculously good. Pulled pork, barbacoa, Chachete...they were awesome. My 11 yr old had the largest plate of mouth watering chicken nachos we have ever seen. I had the Molcajete (pork, Shrimp, beef and cactus) and a wickedly good green spicy sauce. The food and crowd are authentic. The staff were wonderful, polite and very attentive. DO NOT MISS THIS PLACE.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love this place! So kind and very friendly. Happy hour tacos are out of this world amazing everytime never fails to impress me! ❤️❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Authentically delicious! My new favorite spot for quesabirria tacos! Large portions! Free chips are wonderful. Staff works well together and are super friendly!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best tacos in town! Great service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
As someone born and raised from LA… this is the most authentic Mexican food I’ve had since moving out of LA. Highly recommend, will definitely be back anytime visiting the area again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best Mexican food in the area!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
If you're on the hunt for an authentic Mexican dining experience, look no further than Esmeralda Grill! I stumbled upon this gem on a crisp fall afternoon, and it was an absolute treat. From the moment I walked in, I was impressed by how spacious, clean, and inviting the restaurant felt. The atmosphere was warm and the smell of delicious food filled the air, making me instantly hungry.
The staff at Esmeralda Grill were friendly, attentive, and more than happy to help me navigate the menu. But the real highlight was the food. I opted for the beef cheek taco, and it did not disappoint! The portion was generous, and the meat was incredibly tender, succulent, and perfectly seasoned. The taco was topped with a vibrant mix of fresh cilantro, onions, and a squeeze of lime, which paired perfectly with the red and green salsas that added just the right amount of kick.
Everything about my meal felt authentic, fresh, and full of flavor; truly a taste of Mexico in every bite. I highly recommend Esmeralda Grill to anyone craving a truly satisfying Mexican meal. Whether you're a local or just passing through, this place is definitely worth a visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was actually really bad there salsa was un seasoned just tasted straight out a can , the cheese dip was very bland , my chicken and pork tacos were some of the worst tacos I had I would not recommend I don’t know why this place is rated so high I would give it a 2 out of 10 only a 2 because the people waiting did a decent job and the food came out quick but I guess that’s not always good when the food comes out super quick .
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
The sad thing about this place is the food is really good. The problems go beyond just a language barrier. The attitudes of the women who work the front is just horrible. They are rude they always seem to be too busy to help you even though there are 4 or 5 of them just sitting there folding napkins and silverware.
Do not order food using any of the food delivery services out of 3 orders online 4 of them were wrong. No joke the got the same order wrong twice thats how I got 4. If I go in person and order the food to go it is a 50% chance it is wrong. If the food didn't taste so good I would just go somewhere else.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
Huge burritos. Not your standard mexican restaurant. Beer but no margaritas.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Good service, reasonable prices, good food and nice portions
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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