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El Chaparral Mexican Restaurant

El Chaparral Mexican Restaurant

Mexican Restaurant$$$$
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    KC M.
    "Valerie spec is awesome but so is everything else"(3 Tips)
    Juanita O.
    "Shrimp enchiladas & strawberry margaritas!! You're welcome;)"(8 Tips)
    Ben C.
    "Make sure to try the sample of bean soup!"(4 Tips)
    Brad C.
    "meeting friends over a sassy margarita"(5 Tips)
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  • Bianca R.heart icon on user image
    Bianca RodriguezJune 1, 2015
    Can't go wrong with anything you order here. Enchiladas and puffy tacos are amazing! Staff is very welcoming and genuine😊
  • Jacob G.heart icon on user image
    Jacob GuerraJuly 14, 2018
    Been here 25+ times
    Great enchiladas and puffy tacos. Delicious margaritas.
  • Lynn S.heart icon on user image
    Lynn SelbyApril 4, 2016
    Everything is good! Friday nights are packed but the Mariachi music is fun!
  • Brad C.
    Brad CoolishFebruary 12, 2014
    Cool Mexican style hacienda and hot Mexican food. A good combination and popular place for a family dinner or for meeting friends over a sassy margarita or threee from their little bar.
  • KC M.heart icon on user image
    KC MitchJune 10, 2016
    Great choice for mexican food. Slow service for larger groups. Beans and rice are great. Valerie spec is awesome but so is everything else
  • Colton G.
    Colton GriffinSeptember 18, 2012
    I've eaten at over 30 Mexican places in just the past year and this food is the best I've had. Amazing!
  • Carolyn M.
    Carolyn McGintyJuly 21, 2012
    We have been coming to El Chaparrel since the 80's! Great Mexican food! Love it! Everything is good!
  • Ed G.
    Ed GarciaMay 11, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    The food is great. Service is SLOW busy or not. Order your drinks BEFORE you get sit or your drinks will come midway the meal. 3x this month. They have too many hosts not checking on customers..
  • Stephen B.heart icon on user image
    Stephen BerryOctober 21, 2017
    Food is excellent, as always! Their is a reason I’ve been coming here for over 20+ years!!!
  • Kevin M.heart icon on user image
    Kevin M.June 22, 2021
    Been here 25+ times
    Carlos Special, Margarita on the Rocks, chips and salsa.
  • Megan M.
    Megan MillerMarch 9, 2014
    Chicken enchiladas with cilantro cream are a favorite. If you like spicy get jalapeño cream.
  • kyria r.
    kyria redingAugust 11, 2012
    Get the chilaquiles for breakfast. And the Valerie's special for lunch/dinner. Best chips and salsa around.
  • Ben C.heart icon on user image
    Ben CrabtreeMarch 14, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Great family owned restaurant, it's all good here! Love the bean soup as a starter!
  • Marc J.
    Marc J.August 24, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Don Kline music nights are best time to visit.
  • Christina V.heart icon on user image
    Christina ValenciaAugust 16, 2016
    Tortilla soup is my favorite, refried beans are delicious!
  • Ray M.heart icon on user image
    Ray MontenegroAugust 13, 2015
    The enchiladas are great! The beer is always fresh and cold!
  • Mike F.
    Mike FurtadoApril 22, 2011
    If you're hungry don't order the fish tacos. You get two and they're tiny. Considering I had them on Good Friday I suppose its all good. Everything thing else is great.
  • Juanita O.heart icon on user image
    Juanita OrtegaMay 7, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Shrimp enchiladas & strawberry margaritas!! You're welcome;)
  • Ben C.heart icon on user image
    Ben CrabtreeMay 2, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Excellent food! Make sure to try the sample of bean soup!
  • Mo C.
    Mo CruzJune 2, 2017
    No reservations on weekends!!! They just lost my business and a party of 10 people! ☹️👎🏻
  • Carlos L.heart icon on user image
    Carlos LaurelJune 10, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    This could very well be the best Mexican food in SA. Makes me feel at home.
  • Nick S.heart icon on user image
    Nick ScottSeptember 9, 2015
    Order the street tacos and thank me later
  • Pastor C. S.heart icon on user image
    Pastor C. SandersAugust 26, 2016
    Excellent will be back!
  • Moni .
    Moni 🌟February 21, 2015
    The rodeo parrillada is fantastic. Mmmm.
  • Rob J.
    Rob JimenezOctober 2, 2013
    Get the Valerie's plate and thank me later.
  • Becky J.
    Becky Jackson-RabelJuly 26, 2010
    Husband always gets the longhorn. I like the shrimp fajitas on corn. Personal plate is enough for two ladies or one hungry dude.
  • Mike L.
    Mike LeeApril 30, 2011
    Everything is great! If you can ...enjoy the patio with a glass of Sangria!
  • Alexandra "Allie" P.
    Alexandra "Allie" PerezFebruary 27, 2013
    Must try the refried beans. Amazing !
  • Melessa
    MelessaMay 14, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Sangria marg can't be beat!! Make sure you get it frozen!
  • Alexandra "Allie" P.
    Best refried beans in town!
  • Amber C.
    Amber CordovaJanuary 22, 2011
    Try the Enchaladas Vegatales...they have sauté mushrooms in it and they are amazing!!!!
  • Chris L.
    Chris LoweNovember 24, 2011
    Get the Giant Fajita Plater - Shrimp and Beef!!
  • April
    AprilSeptember 10, 2013
    Awesome! Great food! Great party!!
  • Ron J.
    Ron JeramiahMay 25, 2018
    Food is garbage...queso is velveta and sucks, had the chimichanga...that sucked. Best part was the cold beer as that can’t be messed up. This is trash Mexican food. 👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽
  • Mark S.
    Mark SoriaNovember 1, 2011
    The tea and the refried beans are great!
  • Ed G.
    Ed GarciaMay 8, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Best retried breans. Try the micheladas with Tecate.
  • Daniel O.
    Daniel O'BryanOctober 8, 2011
    Try the chicken enchiladas with the jalapeño cream sauce!
  • Brandy D.heart icon on user image
    Brandy DiggsAugust 6, 2013
    THE bean soup!
  • David M.
    David MaresDecember 21, 2015
    Went for the Fideo which was COLD. Horrible first experience our server was incredible slow even charged us 1.00 each for extra tomatoes and shredded cheese for my 1 year old. Never again...
  • Kelli B.
    Kelli BFebruary 4, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Love their food! Super delicious!
  • Talisa N.
    Talisa NewtonJanuary 15, 2013
    Spinach enchiladas are yum!!
  • Carolyn M.
    Carolyn McGintyDecember 4, 2011
    Best Mexican food EVER!! Bean soup......delicious!
  • Cyndy L.heart icon on user image
    Cyndy LJune 2, 2013
    Amazing food!
  • Keli E.heart icon on user image
    Keli EmbreyAugust 20, 2015
    Borracho Beans!
  • Armando A.
    Armando AlcalaApril 11, 2010
    The bean soup is awesome here. Steak ranchero here is atm!!! (A toda mama)
  • Ryan W.heart icon on user image
    Ryan WoodworthDecember 16, 2014
    Enchiladas!
  • Fernando R.
    Fernando RodriguezApril 29, 2012
    Try the nachos locos.
  • Danielle S.
    Danielle SaldivarJune 17, 2012
    The beans are ahhmazingg heree!!(:
  • Danielle S.
    Danielle SaldivarJune 17, 2012
    The beans are ahhhmazing hereee!(:
  • Kelsey K.
    Kelsey KaitlinDecember 27, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    best chips and salsa around!!
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