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| - We just bought the Groupon last week, and after reading so many negative Yelp reviews, thought we should try El Camino before it closed. We were VERY pleasantly surprised with the El Camino. Greeted nicely at the front and quickly escorted to the table. Our server promptly brought us nice crisp chips and Pico salsa. We reviewed the menu and chose the Bullet (stuffed grilled Jalapeno peppers) appetizer. It was served promptly - 6 or 7 large sized jalapeno halves, stuffed with cheese, grilled, and served with sour cream and guacamole on a bed of lettuce. This was only $6.99 - and it was delicious. We asked the server to bring us plates because it was not convenient to eat this from the large platter it was served on.
For entrees my husband chose the steak and shrimp fajitas and I chose "#7" combination - a pork carnitas taco, a chicken taco and a beef enchilada. Entrees were served with rice and the charros beans. I tasted the rice and beans and they were fine, but I prefer to concentrate on the main event. My plate was garnished with nice chunks of avocado and a lime slice. We had plenty to eat and leftovers for lunch.
Atmosphere - lots to look at. A previous reviewer had mentioned a "knight". One of the focal points in the room is a large 3D "mural" of miscellaneous found objects that have been spray painted gold, including a suit of armor. I prefer to think of the knight as a conquistador. Other objects were a mannequin, egg carton, car rim, colander - just a real mish-mash of stuff. String lighting, dark walls, Tex-Mex music, all fine with me.
The manager came over to ask if all was ok and I mentioned the negative Yelp reviews. His response was that they were a little overwhelmed by response to the Groupon and were taking action with the various complaints and using that as a learning experience. All in all, we were very happy with our meal and service. Four stars - taking off one for the high price of the draft beer, and also the el cheapo salt and pepper shakers - the ones where you take off lid and grind that you buy at the dollar store. Those are minimal. We live in the neighborhood and will be back, especially for the Bullet Jalapenos and some beer specials. Please give them a try.
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