El Real Mexican Grill – Mexican
El Real Mexican Grill pulses with a festive energy, where the air is thick with the irresistible scent of charred street corn and bubbling, molten queso fundido. Guests gather over vibrant samplers and golden taquitos, dipping into bowls of fresh, hand-mashed guacamole and zesty house-made dips that celebrate the bold, communal spirit of a true neighborhood fiesta. Every plate, from the smoky heat of baked wings to the savory comfort of fiesta-style fries, serves as a colorful invitation to linger and share in the lively atmosphere.
1475 Buford Drive, Lawrenceville GA 30043 https://elrealmexicangrill.com/Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, south-beach, alkaline, tlc, volumetrics
Currently closed
Hours
- Sunday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests love the relaxing outdoor seating and the excellent service provided by attentive staff, who ensure a comfortable pace for every meal. Standout menu items include the delicious margaritas and flavorful dishes that reviewers highlight as consistently high quality. Celebrated for its welcoming atmosphere and friendly hospitality, the experience is praised for being both unhurried and memorable.
Menu
Appetizers
- Fiesta Chicken - $14.99: Bed of rice topped with cheese dip, potato wedges, grilled chicken, pico de gallo, and jalapeño peppers Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fiesta Fries - $13.99: Bed of fries topped with ground beef, pico de gallo, jalapeños, and cheese dip Available at: dinner, lunch
- El Real Sampler - $16.99: Chicken taquitos, beef mini sopes, grilled chicken quesadillas, and cheese dip Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Three Way Dip - $14.99: Chicken, steak, and shrimp served on cheese dip Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Wings - $15.99: Served with fries and choice of sauce: mango habanero, sweet chili, lemon pepper, mild, hot, or BBQ Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hector's Dip - $12.99: Mushrooms, pico de gallo, ground beef and signature cheese dip Available at: dinner, lunch
- Queso Fundido - $15.99: Melted Chihuahua cheese with chorizo and scallions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Golden Taquitos - $15.99: Four fried taquitos with lettuce, tomato, cilantro, sour cream, queso fresco and guacamole Available at: dinner, lunch
- Street Corn (Elote) - $6.99: Grilled corn on the cob with mayo, queso fresco, and Tajín Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Guacamole & Dips
- Fresh Guacamole Real - $11.99: Fresh avocado with onions, tomato, and cilantro, drizzled with cilantro lime sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Belly Guacamole - $16.99: Topped with crispy chunks of pork belly and queso fresco Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Dip (Small) - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
- Cheese Dip (Large) - $9.99 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach
Soups
- Chicken Soup (Bowl) - $10.99: Chicken broth, shredded chicken, pico de gallo, avocado, cheese, tortilla strips, rice Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Birria Soup - $13.99: Beef birria broth with fresh cilantro, onions and tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pacific Soup - $16.99: Chipotle seafood broth with shrimp, fish, vegetables, topped with fried calamari Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Molcajete Real - $29.99: Chicken, steak, and shrimp with green tomatillo sauce, spring onions, cactus leaf, and grilled cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada - $20.99: Grilled steak, cheese enchilada, chile toreado, Cambray onion, rice, and tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerry's Chicken - $16.99: Grilled chicken breast, sautéed onions, mushrooms, spinach, cheese sauce, rice, and salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Real - $23.99: Grilled salmon and shrimp covered with chipotle sauce, served with white rice and salad Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Tacos & Burritos
- Quesabirria Tacos - $15.99: Birria beef, Chihuahua cheese, cilantro, birria broth, pickled red onions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burrito California - $14.99: Protein choice, rice, black beans, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, and chipotle cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Traditional Flan Custard - $7.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Churros with Ice Cream - $7.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Tuxedo Bomb - $8.99: Chocolate mousse, vanilla mousse, and chocolate cake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Soda - $3.5: Coke, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite, Fanta Orange, Lemonade, Mr. PiBB
- Jarritos - $3.5: Pineapple, Fruit Punch, Mandarin, Grapefruit, Mango, Apple Cider, or Sangria
- Horchata - $3.99: Traditional Mexican rice milk beverage
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