Esmeralda Grill

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4.4

( 16 reviews )

Specialty Food, Food Trucks, Grocery store

Open 10:45 AM - 10:00 PM See Hours

748 E Chatham St STE J, Cary, NC 27511, United States

+1 9193-772-455

Esmeralda Grill is a popular dining destination known for its authentic and delicious Mexican cuisine. Located at a convenient spot, patrons can easily find the restaurant using Google Maps. With a menu featuring mouthwatering dishes such as tortas, empanadas, molcajete, and more, Esmeralda Grill offers a diverse and flavorful culinary experience. Whether guests are craving traditional Mexican street food or a hearty meal, this restaurant has something for everyone. With a cozy and inviting ambiance, it is the perfect place to enjoy a meal with family and friends. The restaurant also offers a range of options for takeout, catering to the needs of busy consumers. Guests can also look forward to a delightful happy hour and a selection of refreshing drinks. Esmeralda Grill takes pride in providing exceptional service and ensuring that every guest has an unforgettable dining experience.

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Molly chamberlin

March 22, 2024

Absolutely delicious! The best Mexican I've had in a very long time. I'm a vegetarian so I was able to order a veggie burrito. I got half red and half green sauce on it. The green would be my go to next time. Very flavorful! The burrito was packed with rice, beans and sauteed veggies. Most places just give you rice and beans in some tiny tortilla. This burrito was massive! Everyone else's meals looked delicious too. We went during happy hour so tacos are $1.50 each. Very friendly staff too! The place isn't fancy inside, but the food is amazing! Go here you will love it!

Nolan brunner

March 22, 2024

Best authentic Mexican restaurant. Simple, delicious and friendly. We have been coming regularly and never disappointed.

Jiajun chen

March 22, 2024

Best authentic Mexican food I have ever had in my life. The flavor is unmatched and the spice level is very enjoyable. The Molcajeta can easily feed two people who are big eaters. Horchata was also great. 10/10

A garr

March 22, 2024

EAT HERE!! Great food, great prices, and great staff. Everything is fresh and homemade, but priced like an "average" Mexican restaurant. In my opinion, this is the best quality for the cost of any restaurant in Cary.

T green

March 22, 2024

New favorite Mexican food restaurant. We visited for the first time a few weeks ago and we've already come back twice more. I've tried the chicken burrito (it's huge) and it was really really good, even the next day as leftovers. The second time we went I got chicken sope, loved it! This time, I tried the huaraches with chicken picadillo. The chicken is pretty darn good. Plenty of fresh lettuce and the good cheese. The chips and salsa are terrific, too! The chips crackle like they are multi layered. I have to try not to fill up on them because they are so great I'll forget about my meal! Oh, yeah, the cantaloupe agua fresca is amazing and tastes just like a juicy, delicious cantaloupe. I two thumbs up recommend this restaurant! The only tiny thing I don't love is that sometimes the music is too loud.

Yang wells

March 22, 2024

I continue to frequent this establishment. The Caldo de Pollo is delicious, but it does take 30 minutes to prepare so be willing to wait or call ahead!! I love the fajitas tejanas as well as the molcajete! You really cannot go wrong. The rotisserie chicken is also a great price point and balanced meal. My boyfriend got that last time and was very satisfied. All of the tacos are amazing and freshly prepared. The tortillas are homemade and make for some great, thick fried chips. Service is quick and friendly. Prices and value are outrageous. Their mole is delicious - I always ask for extra bc I want to drown my enchiladas in the mole. Pro tip: ask for the salsa verde as well as the rojo when you start your meal.

Mathieu muracciole

March 22, 2024

The food quantity is crazy and prices were good too. We got the burrito with the red sauce. Was not that great as we expected. I was expecting more flavor and spice but was not as good. Great customer service. Just one star less as I didnt find the food as spicy. If you want to make it spicy then dont forget the habanero sauce. They have the red salsa and the spicy green salsa for the chips.

Carlos de la cruz

March 22, 2024

The restaurant could use some image upgrades but the food was incredible. Great huge portions, delicious flavors and very kind service. The quesabirria tacos were my favorite.