Outdoor seating
Yes
El Corral Mexican Restaurant in Decatur
Categories
Location on the map
Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, US
Service options
Delivery
Yes
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Health and safety
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Popular for
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Offerings
Coffee
Yes
Comfort food
Yes
Kids' menu
Yes
Quick bite
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Dining options
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Amenities
Good for kids
Yes
High chairs
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Crowd
Groups
Yes
Tourists
Yes
University students
Yes
Planning
Accepts reservations
Yes
Phone: +1 217-233-1714
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Opening hours
- Monday:11AM–9PM
- Tuesday:11AM–9PM
- Wednesday:11AM–9PM
- Thursday:11AM–9PM
- Friday:11AM–10PM
- Saturday:11AM–10PM
- Sunday:11AM–9PM
Comments (199)
First of all, NOT REAL MEXICAN FOOD. who serves tacos with cheese and lettuce? Real tacos have cilantro and onions. And when I asked if they had horchata they said they don’t serve that. That’s the moment I knew my experience was going to be bad. The chips and salsa were the only ok thing there and that’s only because I don’t like spicy foods so the salsa was not spicy at all. It tasted like the Tostitos dip from jewel. The margaritas were super bitter. I couldn’t even finish my chicken burrito! It had no taste and it was super packed with chicken. My husband got some tacos with mozzarella cheese lettuce and cortijo cheese. Never have I seen tacos served that way. Anyways POINT IS we went to this restaurant on 12/12/2021 and til this day I’m in bed sick to my stomach. Haven’t ate since That burrito. Thanks El Corral Mexican!!!
Shouldnt put a big person in a booth. Chips tasted burnt. But, the Margarita flight was awesome!!!
The food was a little bland for my tastes , but the waitress was really good.
Love this place!! Great food and very inexpensive. I love their table side guacamole.
We always have a great time. We have get togethers there with our large family. Jayme and Miguel took very good care of us and were a joy!
I ordered nachos and a tostada. The tostada was good but the nachos left a lot to be desired. They had white cheese that was baked to melt it. Not my idea of nachos. I dont think Ill go back.
Excellent food and service. Clean, comfortable place.
Always great food and service, even in short staffed times!
The food was great, but service was not what we have come to expect there
To concerned with getting food out fast and not enough time cooking the food properly. Veggies on fajitas have no char and are barely cooked.
The food is consistently very good.
Normally this a great place, however tonight’s visit wasn’t it. We arrived at 645 and sat there until 8 waiting on our food. We had 4 adults and 3 kids but had very generic and basic orders (tacos, quesadillas) nothing crazy or complicated. After 1 hour 15 we finally asked for it to-go. Only to find in the parking lot they forgot an entire entree and an incorrect entree. After waiting another 10 min in the parking lot were now on our way. I normally arrive to patronize small businesses, but I think they need to do better when they do a substantial mess up. I’ll give them another shot before calling it quits with them but this totally was a crummy experience and a waste of $61.00.
The service was ok ! However the silverware was filthy and sent bk three times.. My steak was ordered WELL DONEit came to me with the heart still beating alive and rare.. I sent it bk however I couldnt eat I had no silverware !!!😡😡😡😡The mgr gave me the remake however my server didnt check bk... She had to be flagged down after picking at my steak with my fingers I DIDNT WANT IT😡😡😡😡needless to SAY it was extremely bland a plain piece of bread has more flavors.. I will NOT BE BK EVER.. Going to bed hungry with NO dinner extremely IRRITATED and hungry.. I should of went to McDonalds at least I KNOW the food is ALWAYS HORRIBLE but I expect that from McDonalds NOT a sit DOWN restaurant.. I DIDNT even eat and the bill was still 27.00 bucks.. No a manger never spoke with me about the dirty silverware and the broken chipped plate my food was served on..#RIDICULOUS THEY NEED THE HEALTH INSPECTOR TO VISIT ASAP
Stopped in for lunch fajitas, sweet tea and some cheese sauce! Yum
Great service, food, and pricing. Staff is attentive and professional. I always enjoy my experience here!
There food is great and we couldnt have a better waitress!
Service was slower. Drink not refilled, but was a fairly large group of people.
Delicious & great service, tunes were poppin
Our favorite Mexican restaurant to eat at. My whole family loves it here. The staff is always super friendly with fast service. Serving sizes are huge. Too many good choices on the menu to list whats all good but our favorites are the chimichangas, burrito wrap and steak quesadila. Ask for the white cheese sauce for your chips. Its amazing.
Ive eaten here twice. The first time was outdoor dining and everything was great. The second time was carry out and when I got home I found that my taco salad crust was very burnt and I didnt get the large cheese sauce that I ordered. I dont recommend take out because Im pretty certain theyd have never brought a burnt up taco salad to my table like that.🙍♀️
Awesome place to eat my food was hot and great tasting
Good food and best service. I take my family here often and we really love it.
Had to make multiple attempts at calling in order. Phone just rang and rang. Almost gave up. Glad I didnt! Food was excellent. Ordered combo fajita and fried burritos along with grilled veggies and rice. All of it was FANTASTIC! And there was so much of the fajita that I had another meal!!! Will definitely order again!
Food is great price is fair
Great food good service
While the food here is always pretty good the customer service is terrible. Frequently they won’t pick up the phone and when they do you often get put on hold and then they never pick it back up. When you do manage to get ahold of them they tell you 15-20 minutes yet when you show up you still have to wait another 15-20 minutes.
My favorite place to go for Mexican in town! Staff is friendly and helpful. Atmosphere is warm and welcoming. Food is delicious. Service is good. Building is clean.I recommend getting their tableside guac! They bring a cart to your table and make the guac fresh for you right there. Super delicious and a great amount for the price!
I come here every Friday and the service is always excellent. The food is amazing and I would recommend their margaritas and fajitas to anyone. Best Mexican in town!!!! Love this place
We always have to wait so long for our food to come out and then its not even hot. Servers are too busy to remember drink refills or side dishes. Weve tried this place on many occasions but we have been unsatisfied the last 3 times so we wont be back for awhile.
Loved this place! Not from My. Zion but my wife was craving Mexican and Im glad she was. Great food!
We went here this afternoon with a group of 7 for a b-day lunch. The service was phenomenal. They kept the drinks, chips and salsa filled up constantly. Our orders were taken in a timely manner and everyone loved what they had. The place seemed very clean. This was our 1st visit here but well definitely return when in town. Oh, and the prices are very reasonable... our bill was $70 for 7 people, and that was with several sodas.
Excellent food , drinks and prices!! I do not know what is better the food or the prices. The quality of the food and the portions are unmatched!! I will always be a loyal customer of The El Corral Mexican Restaurant. I love that Place.
Always a great experience! We have been going here for a decade now and it just keeps getting better. Miguel makes this location, such a fun and inviting person. Food is always delicious and you can’t find better prices. We’ve ate at a lot of Mexican restaurants not just in the surrounding area but all over the US and this is the best by far!
Sister in laws favorite place, I prefer El Rodeo but its definitely 2nd place compared to the rest in town. Margaritas are good. Its always busy, staff always on top of things Ive had no issues.
Food is always delicious and fresh. Its always hot when it hits the table and so cheap. Two people can fill up on lunch for like $15 buks if you eat the chips and salsa and order lunch deals. Our last waitress was weird, she let us know she was agitated, and asked us how we were doing 3 times while we only had just our chips and salsa, and came and stood in middle of our conversations at least 4times. Otherwise, we love this spot and will continue to return!!
Good food great prices but they can be busy. I asked my hotel what was a good place to eat, this was one of the places on the list. It did not disappoint. Only negative was that they were busy, and the staff asked me if Id like to be seated at the bar. Im sure it was because they didnt want to use a booth or table for one person. Im a lady. You never ask a lady if she wants to be seated at the bar. I found that disrespectful. Yes, you maybe busy but dont do that... just dont. The food was good, came quickly and they had a special on Margaritas. Staff was run off their feet.
My boyfriend and i get take out all of the time from here! the food NEVER disappoints 😊
I always love going to El Corral. It has some of the best food in town and I love their service makes you feel like you are at home. If you havent been there before, I promise you wont be disappointed.
Friendly & prompt service. Low prices with great food & plenty of it.
Great food!!! Great Service..highly recommended
It really wasnt anything special and the service was slow
Good food, and generally good service, nice outdoor seating if the weather is nice.
Use to be my favorite. Food use to be good. My last 2 visits were horrible. Waited an hour and 26 mins for our food just to have it served cold. They acted as if it was nothing they could do about it until a shorter woman came and took it back. When it came out the 2nd time it had no flavor at all.. Waiter said sorry Im not the cook. When asked to speak to a manager he came back and said the manager said he was busy what is it that you want. Worst service Ive ever experienced and I was starving and disappointed biggest waste of money.
Always good. Fast service!
Was served shrimp tacos with no tortilla under them.Didnt get the guac and pico that was supposed to come with the dish plus an inattentive waitress.
Amazing food, great and friendly service good prices and delicious food lunch time is not a good time to come here waited 15 mins before being tended to
Lauren was our server. She was attentive and delightful throughout our dining experience. Thank you for pleasant dining.
Really amazing food! Vegan-friendly, nice atmosphere, and they made guacamole right at the table. Four stars because the server seemed inexperienced and took ten minutes to refill my drink, but other than that, very good. Will be back!
Been here a couple times. During lunch they get pretty busy and overwhelmed. I have had to ask for my food to be boxed up after waiting 30 plus minutes before the food comes to the table.I have tried a few different dishes and they are okay. Nothing too exciting but not bad.Service during dinner seems better than lunch but still expect a wait!
Delicious and a great atmosphere!... had to edit this review since the most recent time we ate there we watched a kitchen worker leave the bathroom without washing her hands! So gross! And she sounded sick in the bathroom and couldnt get the toilet to flush. Health department? Where are you at!? That was nasty!
Normally good place. Service was very poor today. After 5 min I had to go get someone to finally get the rest of my order. Mr muscle head said he was on it. I think hes a tortilla short of a burrito. Probably last time I go here. BTW. Im Mexican too and my mom was a cook in a Mexican restaurant plus at home.
This place used to be our favorite Mexican restaurant. Last two times were yuck. Gave it one more chance. Three strikes your OUT! Slow service. Food not correct. Rude wait staff. Long wait for seating & at least 45 min till your food arrives. Springfield here we come!
Quality of food was very good. This is the Mexican restaurant to eat at in Decatur. Lunch special you get do much food for only 6 bucks. Bathrooms are clean. Waitress was amazing. Food service is quick.
The food was very good. The salsa had a little kick that I liked. Good value. The service was very good as well.
Some of the best Mexican food in town. Try out the spicy burrito and ask for the spicy tomatillo sauce! It’s the best tomatillo sauce in town compared to some of the other Mexican places. It’s not ever been too busy so no wait. The guacamole is also a good choice here
We love the food & staff at El Corral!! We stop here for dinner on our way back thru town every couple of weeks, and the meal is always great. The chips and salsa are always amazing before the main courses. My wife always has left overs, and they reheat well (including the chips). Its a great place for dinner, especially a late dinner.
Excellent food, good service. Best Mexican food I have had in awhile! Good prices too!
The service was excellent and the food was great we had a table of 8 they took good care of us
My family always goes to El Corral for all of our celebrations. The staff are always very polite and a joy to be around not to mention the food is wonderful each and every time.
The past couple of times we got food from there, the food was cold. It took forever, and the service was terrible!... The Rice was HARD AND CRUNCHY... will not be going back there anytime soon
Went to restaurant on sat 3/28/2020 ordered 2takeout margaritas 2 nacho carbon plus 2 cups of cheese spent$53. Got home NO CHEESE ON FOOD AT ALL SHRIMPS NOT GRILLED LOOK LIKE THEY WERE STEAMED.. was charged for cheeses on top of that went back an told him the big guy he said I was lying about shrimp for me to come back Monday and talk to manager but talked t him on the phone on 3/1WHAT A RUN AROUND for spending money
We had a reservation for 8 last night. It took 30 mins to seat us and the hostess asked us if we all wanted to sit together (really?). We had to ask for menus, silverware, straws and asked numerous times for water which we never got. We even sat there with food and no silverware for 10 mins. Service was horrible. I cant eat dairy and asked not to have cheese. There was cheese brought on my beans and although he immediately took my plate to fix it, he came back and rudely said theres no cheese on this! I told him to look at the beans. It was obvious when the plate was brought back it was just scraped off. Food tasted fine (would give 4 stars for the food) but the whole experience with service from start to finish was terrible. Overpriced too. The waiter had to be waved down for any request as he never checked on us. We will be going back to Don Sol in Mattoon from now on.
Me and my family all have food poisoning after eatong here
Will not eat there again. Service was good . There tamales suck was asked if I wanted beef or chicken I ordered beef and I got chicken. Got the pick 3 lunch the food was like leftover heated up leftover several times.
GREST FOOD! Great service...dont sit outside they flies like the food just as much as my family did. All 5 of us ate for $40 tip included. Great for families and spur of the moment dinner plans. We all left super full. This is now our go to spot when I dont want to cook.
If u like Mexican food then this place is for you . great food , appetizers, employees friendly and willing to make sure your experience there is good. Would recommend ! Never been disappointed !
First time visiting this establishment and very pleased with the food and drinks and very friendly staff. Definitely be returning to try more of the menu.
Excellent food for the price and good portions. Dine in or pickup. Great specials on margaritas and dinner plates.
I love that they make fresh guacamole at your table & your food comes out fast after you order it. The server I had today wasnt very busy yet it took 20 mins for her to acknowledge my daughters & I.
El Corral is noisy because it is very popular and always crowded. We had the shrimp salad. Very good with lots of big shrimp. Service good, very reasonable.
The portions were large the wait staff was great they even had two big parties and still made time to keep us satisfied during our meal i will go back soon
Food was good and the staff was friendly. The food is also really affordable for how much you get there. We had an anniversary party there, and it was a lot of fun and plenty of space for everyone.
Chips are good, salsa eh. Service was not very tentative, or friendly. Food is pretty americanized . Tasted fine. Overall ok but wont be looking forward to coming back.
Great food with family and friends. Awesome service 👍😁
Great food and service every time we go
Typical mexican fare. Service and food were good. One of the few that arent using the same menu with the numbered combos to choose from which is different but I miss being able to go anywhere and get a number 6 without having to study the menu.
Excellent fajitas. huge portions. friendly customer experience.
Food is decent but stripped down for the locals so theres no authenticity. Even the choice of other tamales was eliminated because people wouldnt order anything other than the pork tamal. The Camarones Yucatan was good shrimp flavor but the zucchini and broccoli didnt really fit in with the platter. No menudo or pozole, just your basic stuff.
Always great service, best food and fun atmosphere! Our go to place for a good time with friends and family!
We enjoyed our experience. We thought the pick three lunch menu offered lots of choices for a great price. Our food was delicious and we will definitely be back.
Was not a fan of the ground beef they use in tacos it was dry and didnt have much flavor but I tried my husbands burrito that was a steak one and it was great, overall decent place a little slow on speed of service but decent visit
We always love this place, great food service and also very clean.
No more Mi Pueblito.These guys blow them away.Wish I would have known about them earlier.Great serviceAwesome food.
Really enjoyed the food and the staff was great.
Always good, several really good servers. Food exceptional
Ordered the Cameron Yucatan and it came with more shrimp than I expected. Was delish.
Very poor quality food. Youre able to easily tell that things were previously frozen. Staff is nice enough, but can be really rude if asked do do anything extra.
Great food and service always enjoy my meal and visit
Always love this place . Great Mexican food .
Food was great and they got the order right this time.
Great local Mexican food, awesome friendly staff. Exceptional prices and portions great salsa chips and if youre a csrnitas freak theirs is top notch.
Good food, good prices, good service.
Very clean and the food was amazing. When we walked in, we were seated and served almost immediately! I would definitely recommend it.
Always good food & good service. Love going here
Food was excellent and service was very good!!! ************
Awesome food. Comfortable atmosphere. Clean restaurant with a very friendly staff and fair prices.
Everything was great! Guacamole made fresh right at your table!
This place is amazing absolutely every time for us!! Carlos and the entire staff care so much for there loyal customers. 100% Top Notch!!!
Really Great and love the food Great service but when busy service is weak
Awesome food, great service and atmosphere. A bit crowded 5-7 on thursdays but always worth the wait. Best guacamoli in town.
Was very cold I was told that managers have keys. I had food way over cooked and others not cooked at all.
Located on the southeast side of Decatur, this is one of the best Mexican restaurants in the area. Great food, service and drinks. Always plenty of chips and salsa.
Very slow service. Very bland salsa. Food was just ok.
Great chicken chimichanga! Served at a great temperature and so were the beans. Prompt friendly service. Will visit again.
Food was pretty good and the service was friendly and fast
Great food. Employees fast friendly service
El Corral is our favorite restaurant. We do not eat out much, bit when we do, we are usually all in agreeance to go to El Corral. Very clean, great staff and awesome food.
I always have a good time there!And the food is always perfect.El Corral is the best in town.
Food isnt bad, but its pretty busy in there usually. Dont expect a quiet atmosphere here after 5-6 p.m. staff has usually been friendly.
Great food excellent service!
Excellent food,service was great
Great place for a birthday dinner. Good atmosphere and service. No fried ice cream. 😥 But DQ is down the street. 😁
The best chorizo in Decatur! There are tons of Mexican restaurants to choose from in Decatur, but this one outranks them all so far, both in quality of food and service.
Best Mexican restaurant in Decatur! They never disappoint. If you like guacamole, order the cart.. They make it fresh at your table!
Poor service. Waited an hour for our food, had to hunt someone down to get drink refills.
Food didnt have a lot of flavor. The wait staff was preoccupied with printer problems and spoke to each other and on the phone about it. Not very good service.
El Corral serves the best home made guacamole Ive found anywhere.
Great place and good food,one of our favorites
Good Spot! Quick and Good Service! Fresh Food! Reasonable prices! Friendly atmosphere
Foods good, but I ordered food an 1 hour 45 min ago and I’ve been waiting for an hour at the front for my food.
Great food great service and a even better price
Great food and atmosphere. Great service
Not in hurry to come back!
Nice atmosphere,and prices are reasonable.the food is always delicious.my wife and l have been here several times. Best Mexican food in town.Chilli Relano is the Bomb!
Food was great and the staff were friendly.
Miguel is always very nice and happy to see us! Great food and affordable.
This is not genuine Mexican, but its good food. The menu is overtly simple. Its a good place for kids as they can order with ease.
Had trouble ordering on the phone but the food was good.
Took 3 times of bringing out someone elses meal before they got mine. Was cold by the time I got it and still gave me the wrong sides. Very disappointed.
Food was great
Best Mexican restaurant in town. Staff is real friendly. Food is always good.
Great time with friends!!! Service was excellent and atmosphere was fun!!!
Great food, great staff, enjoyable atmosphere.
Had the family pack chicken and rice. Daughter had ordered it. 9?g so good
Food is always delicious! Service is always amazing!
I felt like I was @ Klan Rally!!!!
A small waiting time, had the burrito loco and the pork was a little dry, could have made a better choice, friendly staff, service was great
Food was very good. Service was excellent.
Had some margaritas and dinner with my brother in law and my sister. Love this place! Great people and great food !
Food was amazing as always & so was our service! Always love El Corral!!
Excellent taste and hot . Served in timely manner considering they were super busy.
This restaurant is always busy. Friendly atmosphere. Food acceptable but not great.
Good food... great service!
Not bad, food was a little bland. Service was a little on the slower side based on them not being very busy when we were there.
The worst service ever and food was cold. Long wait and rude wait or. Definitely wont be back.
Ordered carry out fajita for 2 got mostly meat and hardly any peppers or onions with meal but was delicious
Delicious food, highly recommend the Hawaiian fajitas, very slow service tonight.
Great food and service....friendly staff.
The food was delicious, and the service was exceptional!
Best Mexican food. Wonderful service and welcoming staff. Short wait even when busy.
Great food and friendly staff.
It was okay Im not a real big Mexican food fan I like to chips and salsa have a hard time picking out anything to eat
Kind of slow this evening getting the food out but was good
Fantastic tableside guacamole is the main reason I come to this restaurant.
Great food. Atmosphere and staff..
Great food and excellent service!
Best Mexican cuisine in town... The place has tons of room for groups and parties and a very friendly and fast staff.
The food is great! Always a must have when coming in from NC to visit family
You have to try the fresh guacamole!!! They bring a cart to your table and make it right in front of you!!! Delicious!
Very fast, clean environment and very friendly service. I will recommend this place to eat. Food very delicious
Fajitas. Very good. Plenty of parking, friendly staff and fair prices.
Great food and service was excellent
The service is good and the prices are very reasonable for what you get. You can get a very quick lunch here for a small amount of money.
Great food. Good service.
Very good food service outstanding
Good food and service - long wait for a table but worth it
Great food and service, usually busy due to the great food and service but worth the wait.
Great food great prices great portions nics staff clean place
Fresh guacamole made at your table! Great service!
Delicious food and great, great service!
Always great food, friendly people and great service!!!!
Always good, good service, Ive never had a wait for a table.
Amazing place to go if youre craving quick Mexican! Soft drinks are getting expensive tho.
Great Food, nice place to eat.
Amazing food and owner. Jose is an awesome guy and they habe amazing service
Food was great, server was rude.
Our favorite place to eat! Food is always delicious!
Tania very nice anticipatef our needs
We found the restaurant online and it was close to the Childrens Museum. It was very good with lots of variety on the menu.
This restaurant is fantastic!! We love it . The waiter Miguel is awesome as well!
Waited and waited for our food. Said the table on other side came before us. There were only 2 of us. Walked out. Never go there again.
The food and service is great!
The food and service was great
Food was good as well as service
Friendly staff and delicious food!
Always very good.
The service was quick.. the margarita specials was the bomb.. and the bathroom was clean
A bit slow service at times, but good, food at a good price.
Very good food and service!! We will be back!
Total reviews rating 4.4
199 Reviews for El Corral Mexican Restaurant 2023:
Review №1
2022-05-30Our wait time was extremely excessive and there was not a lot of people there. The salsa was pretty plain. The lunch menu is cheap for a quick bite.
Review №2
2022-05-23Great food, but definitely needed more waiters. Our waiter was great, really only 2 waiters doing over 50 customers!!! Wow!
Review №3
2022-06-17We eat dinner here several times a week. Great food and service. Sometimes lunch, but they always have specials everyday !!We love going here every week and sometimes multiple times. Miguel is great
Review №4
2018-08-02Do you like Mexican? Well this place is the real deal. They have a great lunch menu with several great options. Ive always had great service and the food comes quickly. One night we showed up 10 minutes before close not paying attention to the time. They came outside and invited us in to eat. We were the only customers in the building. I suggest giving this business a try. You will not regret it.
Review №5
2022-05-26Fantastic food. Great service. Their guacamole salad is fresh made to order and is to die for.
Review №6
2022-05-15Food was really good although service was a little slow.
Review №7
2019-06-18El Corral has always been a decent place to eat at. Their food always has came out hot and tasting fresh. Margaritas are excellent and not overpowering. They look like they have a clean kitchen, as well ad bathrooms. Highly recommend!!!
Review №8
2022-07-18Great food fun n Fellowship. Dinner meeting work well here.
Review №9
2022-02-28Pretty good place. Customer service is always good even when they are super busy. Miguel keeps the vibe upbeat.
Review №10
2017-08-02Very clean... warm chips cold salsa... The perfect combination of hot and cold.... very fresh guacamole.... HIGHLY RECOMMEND