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El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant

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Local chain delivering Mexican favorites like fajita quesadilla and margaritas in a casual cozy setting in downtown Raleigh.

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El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant

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Experience authentic Mexican favorites and refreshing margaritas at El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant in downtown Raleigh, NC.

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El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant serves authentic Mexican dishes with generous portions in a vibrant downtown Raleigh location. Guests enjoy fast service, a broad drink selection including margaritas and beers, and a welcoming atmosphere with attentive staff and TV screens showing various sports.

What to Expect:

    🌮 Classic Mexican favorites including fajita quesadilla and birria tacos
    🍹 Signature margaritas and a great beer and cocktail selection
    ⚡ Quick and friendly table service with no wait times usually
    🪑 Ample indoor seating with bar and booth options

Important Information:

    – Price Range: $10–20 per person
    – Reservations Accepted
    – Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, parking, restrooms, and seating available
    – Services include Delivery, Takeout, and Dine-in
    – Located in the Artspace building, Downtown Raleigh
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📍 Local Insights

🌮 Signature Dishes Stand Out: Reviews frequently highlight the fajita quesadilla and birria tacos as crowd favorites worth ordering.

🍹 Drinks Are a Draw: The house margaritas and strong cocktail offerings consistently receive praise from patrons.

🕒 Visit Outside Peak Dinner Hours: For a quieter experience and no wait, lunch or early dinner visits are suggested by locals.

📺 Sports Fans Welcome: The multiple TVs broadcasting different sports make the space great for casual dining while catching games.

⏰ Hours

Monday: 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Tuesday: 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Wednesday: 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Thursday: 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Friday: 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Saturday: 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Sunday: 11:30 AM to 9:00 PM

👉 Best For

Lunch, Dinner, Family dining, Margaritas, Tex-Mex
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El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant

329 S Blount St
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Raleigh
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NC
27601

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Review Sentiment

Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
El Rodeo offers consistently praised authentic Mexican fare with generous portions, highlighted by dishes like fajita quesadilla and birria tacos. Customers appreciate the fast, friendly service and great margaritas in a lively, family-friendly downtown Raleigh spot. Some mention parking can be challenging; a few critique occasional bland rice or service hiccups, but overall the atmosphere and quality stand out.
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What You'll Find

Fajita Quesadilla; Birria Tacos; Margaritas; House Sangria; Veggie Taquitos; Parrillada; Cheese Dip; Chile Relleno; Chicken Fajita; House Margarita; Key Recommendation: Fajita Quesadilla

📆 Best Times to Visit

Best visited for lunch or early dinner to avoid peak busy times; Fridays around 7-8 PM are busiest; reservations advised for larger groups.
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