El Burrito Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ( 1269 reviews )
Checking... 12:00 AM - 9:00 PM See Hours
$10–20
1625 Buffalo Lake Rd, Sanford, NC 27332, United States
+1 919-499-4134

El Burrito Mexican Restaurant, nestled in Sanford, NC, stands as a beacon for Mexican cuisine enthusiasts. Patrons frequently rave about the warm, vibrant atmosphere that sets the scene for a delightful dining experience. On occasions like Mother’s Day, the restaurant buzzes with activity, yet attentive staff, including a commendable young manager, ensure that every guest feels special.

Customer reviews highlight the exceptional quality of the food, with dishes like carnitas and chili rellenos taking center stage. One returning guest noted how the generous portions could easily satisfy multiple diners. Meanwhile, the fresh, hot chips and flavorful margaritas always seem to steal the show. The kind, responsive service only enhances the meal, making it a truly enjoyable outing.

Whether it’s the vibrant ambiance or the meticulous attention to detail from the staff—who often check in during the meal—visitors leave El Burrito feeling satisfied and eager to return. If you're craving authentic Mexican fare, make your way to El Burrito Mexican Restaurant for a truly memorable culinary experience.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • From the business
    • Identifies as veteran-owned
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
    • Has great beer selection
    • Serves great cocktails
    • Good for watching sport
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves food
    • Serves happy-hour drinks
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Has catering
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
    • Has Wi-Fi
    • Free Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Good for groups
    • LGBTQ+ friendly
    • Popular with tourists
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For El Burrito Mexican Restaurant

John Karcher
Jun 21,2025
Update! Boy were they busy on Mother’s Day today! But! The manager came out and checked on everyone. Our food came out hot and delicious! Our service was excellent! We knew things would be a bit slow with the rush for the holiday, but we had a GREAT TIME! The young guy managing is doing a supreme job! Should be promoted. Excellent service today! The manager came by and has been here for a few months - but really doing a great job! Our server today, she was exceptional. Very sweet and responsive! Love coming here. Ate all the food before I could get photos! Danny was manager and our server Yesenia did exceptional! Really great time today.
jeremy kilgore
Jun 12,2025
We stopped here to eat after visiting our new house at Carolina Lakes. Veteran owned. The food was very good! I ordered carnitas and my girlfriend ordered chilli rolleno and a tamale. She was not a fan of the chilli rolleno, it was made different from her tastes (El Paso), but everything else was amazing. My carnitas plate could have fed both of us. The margaritas were delicious, chips and salsa were delicious (not spicy by the way). The staff was very kind and attentive. 100% eating here often.
Simone Karcher
May 22,2025
My husband brought my son and I here for Mother’s Day! They had balloons and all kinds of really nice decorations! My husband had a michelata and I had a margarita - both were super good! Everyone said happy Mother’s Day to me! What a pleasant experience. My food was hot and delicious. My son’s burger - also delicious! The gentlemen who comes by to buss tables was so polite! The young manager came by maybe 4 times to make sure our food was perfect, and it really was. The place was packed, but with such great ambiance and such an excellent manager and server (she was so sweet!) we didn’t mind hanging out and having excellent drinks! Oh and our chips came out piping hot fresh - great job!
Lisa Tyson
May 19,2025
Service was Grrrreat, Food was delicious, are first time there with long time family friends from out of town. .There were no complaints - A If you love Mexican This is the place you need to go trust me !!!
Russ
May 17,2025
It was a very pleasant dining experience. Large amount of good food. We enjoyed it very much. Will definitely go back. Well worth it.
Justin
May 7,2025
Nachos are delicious and large portion size. Went back for a burrito. These monsters take up a whole 8x11 baking pan!
Amy Rutkowske Coon
Apr 14,2025
We were worried about this place after the move to the new building because operations suffered in the transition. It's back in good shape now! Plenty of staff! Tasty kitchen! Good drinks. Cinco de Mayo was a pleasant display of good service, good kitchen timing, and happy customers
Ricki Marie
Apr 11,2025
My favorite local Mexican restaurant. I bring all visiting family & friends here because I know the quality will be great. Not a fan of the strawberry margarita, it's a bit too syrupy taste for me, but the mango margarita is perfect. Great value, great quality. Definitely recommend El Burrito!

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