EL RODEO FAMILY MEXICAN RESTAURANT image

EL RODEO FAMILY MEXICAN RESTAURANT

Mexican restaurant

Steaks, fajitas & margaritas offered in a charming cantina with colorful painted furniture. People often mention Mexican, good, salsa, great, restaurant, chips, ordered, staff, service, delicious,


Address

23135 Lorain Rd, North Olmsted, OH 44070, United States

Website

www.elrodeomexrestaurant.com

Contact

+1 440-686-1250

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (1K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 11 am to 10 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am to 10 pm
  • Friday: 11 am to 11 pm
  • Saturday: 11 am to 11 pm
  • Sunday: 11 am to 10 pm
  • Monday: 11 am to 10 pm
  • Tuesday: 11 am to 10 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: Mexican (18) good (15) salsa (14) great (13) restaurant (11) chips (9) ordered (8) staff (7) service (7) delicious (6)
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  • 5/5 Amy F. 11 months ago on Google
    Absolutely delicious chile rellenos! Our server was so very friendly, And our margaritas were strong!! We will definitely be back.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christy 11 1. 1 year ago on Google
    Our chicken chinichangas and fajita supreme are consistently delicious. 😋😋 Their tortilla chips and salsa are authentic and pair well w/a strawberry daiquiri or 🍺. The servers are pleasant and attentive.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jan T. 2 years ago on Google
    Very attentive waiter. Excellent food. Had the fajitas Texans for 2. Rice and beans were very tasty. All ingredients in fajitas were flavorful and cooked to perfection, that included shrimp, chicken and beef. Fresh warm corn chips with salsa free and offered 2nds. Modelo Negra draft was fresh and cold topped with a lime. Great dinner experience add to that a $10 discount for Entertainment coupon and you have a perfect night.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jenn D. 2 years ago on Google
    Hands down our favorite Mexican restaurant in the Cleveland area. Born and raised Clevelander and of all the restaurants that offer Mexican cuisine these guys are the best. Always fresh authentic food, love the salsa and chips. Their prices are decent, their staff happy, helpful and prompt, atmosphere is beautiful and their food is amazing! Thank you for being a fabulous fixture in the Cleveland area!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Beth H. 7 months ago on Google
    Beautiful ambiance, delicious food and attentive service. 😉Very reasonably priced. Ordered taco Tuesday tacos. Chips, salsa, frozen lime margarita -YUM. Will be back. Muy delicicioso, gracias!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tillium 11 months ago on Google
    Pretty much exactly what you want from a local Mexican restaurant. Service was quick, free chips and salsa, food tasted good, portions were large, decorations were colorful, and prices were reasonable. Had a couple vegetarian options laid out on the menu. I had the veggi quesadilla and at about half of it and took the rest home for leftovers. You could finish a whole meal if you were really hungry but definitely was a larger plate. Salsa does include cilantro if that is something you don't like. Outside seating is available in warmer weather. Small parking lot on the side for customers.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Craig S. 1 year ago on Google
    Definitely a top tier Mexican restaurant in the area. The atmosphere is exactly what you want and expect going to one here. I think the biggest surprise is just how fast the food comes out, it felt like we ordered and got food in 10 mins! The waiter when we went was polite and fast so that's always a plus too. My negative would have to be the choco-taco I ordered as desert, it's like 3.50 so as a desert that's a great price. I guess I should've figured at that price it wouldn't be made in house. It was just a frozen choco taco you get from the grocery store lol. Overall great experience here and you'll be happy.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Charlene B. 2 years ago on Google
    Went here tonight with a large group of people after the wait was too long at another restaurant. We were all immediately seated and our drink orders taken and delivered quickly! Food came out quick and was super delicious!! Very happy and we will be back!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Tony P. 7 months ago on Google
    Very average Mexican restaurant. The server never came back to check on our drinks, etc. Chicken Fajitas had very little taste. Plenty of free parking as well as outdoor seating.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 OSO 6 months ago on Google
    Like to go here with family and friends. Food is great and taste fresh . Portions are large and worth the money. Servers are great as well. Clean inside and out. Good atmosphere and with the try if you haven't been or been to one that was bad. All good service all around sine I been going .
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Flying Y. 1 year ago on Google
    We ordered a ton of food through Uber eats and unfortunately our delivery driver didn’t grab both bags for the delivery. The manager was so kind to deliver it to us and included an extra side of chips and queso. The nice young also refused to take any tip for the trouble.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elizabeth H. 1 year ago on Google
    Always a great time! Great food and the BEST margaritas!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Todd P. 1 year ago on Google
    I'll be honest, I was very surprised. I come from New Mexico, so I can be a little "judgey" about Mexican food. This place had great flavor and a pleasant amount of spicy heat. I had the Chili Rellenos with the red chili sauce, and enjoyed it a lot. Pleasantly had quite a bit of heat in the chili. The Jumbo Margaritas were fantastic as well. Absolutely worth a try.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Curtis L. 1 year ago on Google
    Went here with some friends on a Sunday. The food was hot and delicious and the service was amazing. Definitely recommend this restaurant.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Juan U. 1 year ago on Google
    I was happy to find this place with good food and awesome staff, great Mexican dishes , I brought my crew from a long day of work to try it out , being from out of state , California and Texas we are used to the best Mexican food, and El Rodeo didn’t let down.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kay M. 1 year ago on Google
    Wonderful place! Great food and friendly staff. They are always so quick here! Love it!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Juan R. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was great 👍🏽👍🏽. The fried Ice cream dessert is another story!! The beers were skunked but the margaritas were good aswell. 50/50 I will revisit and give them another try
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stuart J. 1 year ago on Google
    El Rodeo has been my family’s favorite/go to Mexican restaurant in the area for 15 years! After recently moving back to the area, it’s just as good as I remembered and now has a new fan in my wife. It’s hard to go wrong here, but the ground beef is the best I’ve had from any Mexican place! Great place, great food, and great memories!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Barney 1 year ago on Google
    The best authentic Mexican food in town hands down. Inside it is very beautiful! The food is amazing! I highly recommend the Chicken Mole plate. I also ordered pick up one night and wow they really filled it up! I love this place!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mc R. 1 year ago on Google
    AMAZING TACOS!! Highly recommended! Tacos were on special for $2 each. 2.50 s chicken. Friendly knowledgeable staff. The salsa is like no other! I’m not usually big on authentic Mexican but this place is my new favorite. It may just be the best taco I’ve had in many many years. The ground beef has a pot roast like taste. Huge portions!! All of my kids were full Off one taco. Can’t beat it with a stick. PGH Live Music APPROVED!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Daniel M. 5 years ago on Google
    I'm not a very big Mexican food guy. But this was place was awesome very delicious an great vibe. I had tortilla soup really really good an wasn't sure if like it. Then with a couple real Mexican beers (Pacific o) I ordered pollo loco an everything was great very tasty this is definitely not taco bell. My wife had a couple margaritas an some burritos an she didn't have any complaints either. I know if I ever want some real Mexican food again this is where I'm going an I highly recommend it. This was a Saturday night an it was busy but still had plant of room. An dinner for two worth a couple drinks each it's was $45.65 out the door. It's one of the cheapest authentic places I've ever been to all around you can't beat it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Irma 1 year ago on Google
    Good place to eat, good food, and very pretty decorations on the inside!

  • 1/5 Jasmine H. 1 year ago on Google
    I definitely will not be going back. Worst experience for my taste buds. The service was okay. Seemed like we were rushed to get out. The food was disgusting. It probably would have been good if they gave us fresh, hot food. The chicken was not cooked long enough bc the outer layer was soggy. It’s like they drowned the wings in soup so we wouldn’t notice. You could tell my burrito was not freshly made bc the cheese on the inside was not melted and it was drenched in green salsa verde not the cheese sauce it supposed to come with.

  • 2/5 Ryan K. 1 year ago on Google
    Called in our order on the way to pick it up. Got there shortly after hanging up so we had a drink at the bar. The staff was very nice, no complaints there. However, we got our food and stayed at the bar for about 10 minutes after getting it to finish our margaritas. By the time we got home (6 minutes down the street from the restaurant) our food was ice cold. Unfortunately, I am not exaggerating. It seemed as if they took a pre made meal out of the freezer and left it on a counter to dethaw. The tacos (or what resembled something that could have been tacos at some point in their life) looked like they may have fished them out of the bottom of the dish sink and molded them into one big pile of gross sopping wet mess. Needless to say, I paid $40 to remind myself why we haven’t been there in quite some time…it also reminded me that the last time I was there, a wire bristle from a grill brush was in my food and was stabbed into the soft palate of my mouth. Glad to memorialize it here for the next time I get forgetful of the past experiences at El Rodeo.

  • 4/5 Chris M. 1 year ago on Google
    Good food, good service, little experience but that's everywhere now I suppose. This was a solid meal that the whole family enjoyed. Will be back for sure.

  • 5/5 Aldijana C. 8 months ago on Google
    This is the BEST Mexican spot ever! Love the owners, staff, and most importantly their food is amazing. My favorite is the steak rellena quesadilla so so good!!! Don’t miss out on this place if you drive by it’s amazing! Everything is also always clean!

  • 3/5 Joshua P. 2 years ago on Google
    You dont get chips and salsa on take out orders? I was shookith when i got my food thay chips and salsa wasnt there. This moght be the only mexican restaurant ive ordered from that doesnt. I did order from uber, but still every other place has given chips and salsa. I tried the fajitas, as I do from every Mexican restaurant I try, this was only disappointing in the amount of meat you get. Compared to others around, it's about 60% the amount I've gotten most other places. I also ordered a single taco that came completely crushed.

  • 1/5 Robin G. 2 years ago on Google
    The worst. Lobster quesadilla was all fake stinky lobster from a can. Absolutely horrible. Along with the service. One star is too good for what we received. And the prices were whited out and doubled. Shame on you

  • 5/5 Janelle B. 2 years ago on Google
    Delicious, authentic, very good pricing, great atmosphere and friendly staff! Highly recommended!

  • 4/5 Mary W. 2 years ago on Google
    The food was good and the service was fast but they barely covered the bottom of a very small bowl with salsa. Usually they are more generous. When we asked for more, they quickly covered the bottom of the bowl with a bit more salsa.

  • 3/5 Oltjon M. 6 months ago on Google
    Decent place with good food. The food was good. Definitely above average, though not enough sauce to my liking. Could be a personal preference. I did order to go so I can't rate the atmosphere. A little dissapointed in the fact that it's probably the only Mexican restaurant I've ordered from that does not include chips and salsa with the order. Maybe they do for dine in, but my usual spot gives literally two bags worth and a whole bowl or two of salsa depending on the to go order. Overall pretty decent.


Call +1 440-686-1250 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Salad bar
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy-hour food
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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