El Rio - Creedmoor

The owner is very welcoming, the food is good, and the prices are reasonable. It would be a great place to visit after a soccer game, and the decor is lovely.

Always good service. As well as neighbors. Great local Mexican restaurant. I've been to both locations and I love their horchata!

Great little spot! A friend recommended this place as one of the best so I had to try it! I read the reviews and everything backed up the claim, this is a place to check out. We went on Saturday right when they were opening up. So, we were able to get the lunch specials. They are priced very reasonable and you get a lot of food for your money. The establishment was clean and COVID19 protocol was taken very seriously here. Everyone had on a mask, hand sanitizer was available for the customers, and tables were 6 feet apart or more. Once seated, you were served with fresh salsa and chips. When I say fresh, I mean made that morning kinda fresh! You could taste every element of the tomatoes, cilantro, peppers, etc. All blends well and seasoned to perfection. The waitress was very observant, she saw we were talking and was mindful not to rush us to order, we appreciated that. Very warm and friendly service. You could tell they treated everyone like family, but with regulars you could hear then chatting with them and truly appreciating each others company. The main dishes came at a very reasonable time and piping hot! I ordered the El Volcan a grilled chicken breast dish with mushrooms, onions, cheese sauce, rice, salad, and soft tortillas. The chicken was cut thin and tender! Just the right amount of cheese sauce and veggies. The mushrooms and onions were super tender to compliment the chicken. The rice was seasoned well and soft. The salad was cold and crunchy. My only complaint, to put the salad in a separate bowl due to the difference of temperatures on the plate. It was a little annoying that my salad started to become warm in a short amount of time due to the other hot items on my plate. Otherwise, everything was good. Will definitely be going back to try other items on the menu soon!

Very good little hole in the wall mexican restaurant in a grocery store strip center. There is a sandwich board outside with their specials. Inside they seat you in a very cozy environment. There is lots to look at on the walls and a few pinatas hanging from the ceilings. There menu has plenty of meal combinations and the prices are really great for the portion sizes. The food was really delicious. I loved the salsa and chips that came complimentary with the meal. I thought my chicken burrito with fresh guacamole and queso cheese was really good. The chopped tomatoes and lettuce were very fresh too. The service was good and there was a bit of a mid week lunch crowd at the time that I was there. I am from out of town but would definitely bookmark this place for a return visit.

Best Mexican food in NC! The chips and salsa are delicious and warm. Not to mention their immaculate service you will never have an empty cup or basket of chips! Whatever entre you order will be mouth watering good!