El Dorado Mexican - Charleston

The food is good, the service is excellent, and the prices are consistently reasonable. They offer standard Americanized Mexican dishes—nothing too adventurous, but everything is always served quickly and with a friendly smile. After 16 years of dining here, I’ve never had a bad meal. The shredded chicken used in the tacos and other dishes is particularly delicious, and the margaritas are fantastic. Being owner-operated really sets this place apart from the competition.

El Dorado is my motto. El Dorado Mexican Restaurant: A classic among us West Ashley locals, this most beautiful of California (How can I say that?! home style Mexican eateries has something for everyone... I recommend everything you can eat cafeteria style buffet. It shimmers on the steam table from about 11:30 3:00 Monday to Saturday. But the food never stops here between 3 and 5 a.m., as it does in so many restaurants. That's another reason I love this place. There are some new items on their menu that I love. The Pollo Milanesa is a fiesta en su boca (in your pier hole, which is . My husband loves the guilty pleasure to occasionally share the Camarones del Diablo with me. The Chorizo y Papas are a great appetizer that will give an indication of what great quality of food you will enjoy. Another new winner is the Camarones en Chipoltle. What can I say, but I'm a Charleston Hall and I love my shrimps! Another new dish they have is a Pollo Poblano, which is really one of the best meals on the menu! It comes out to you sizzling fajita style with onions, peppers and homemade cheese just over the sides of the skill. Or maybe because they like us there The Tacos and Tamales are world class at the top of their class. James and I are sometimes pampered to share a deception as an appetizer. Try it with the Habanero Salsa, Tomatillo sauce and fresh guacamole. And yes... I have many years in the South Bay and San Diego area of California... (as well as many weekend trips to Baja, Mexico). This place compares quite with some of the best Mom and Pop restaurants in the southwest. Look at the margaritas when it gittin’ off time from work. Something I've never had the nerve to try, but it looks so incredible is the Fried Ice Cream Sundae. I promise to report later, dude. A friendly visitor offered me a few months back a bite of her, and I guess my typical southern courtesy came in my own way. “Missed out that... it certainly looked good. Well, until the next time I will try to find excuses to try more delicious treats there in our little mountain of goodness. I can think of at least three more restaurants that I should have mentioned at least, but later, Gator has to cheat on this now. ...yep, I'm always on a diet Mel!

This is the best MEXICAN RESTAURANT in CHARLESTON!!! I like everything I eat here! Good food and great prices! You have a lunch buffet that is amazing! If you like Mexican food, you have to eat at El Dorado!!!

Classic I've eaten here since I was a kid. Never have a bad meal :

Made me miss California. Very good authentic Mexican food! Fresh cilantro, tomatoes and onions so yummy on the everything! Try the verde pork it is great. Moved here from California and have finally found a Mexican hole in the wall I will defiantly be returning to enjoy the food.