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El Camino Mexican Kitchen, Wilmington, DE

El Camino Mexican Kitchen

4.5
4.5
583 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican
Bright, engaging So. Cal. chill gives way to PDG’s spin on imaginative Mexican fare. Inviting aesthetic peppered with pops of color and a contemporary comfort. Fresh and fun cocktail offerings are anchored by a selection of over 100 tequilas and mescals, while a refreshingly eager and excited service team round out our newest North Wilmington offering.

**A NOTE FROM THE RESTAURANT**
Reservations are not required. We welcome walk-ins.
Please contact us directly at 302-543-4245, if desired reservation time is unavailable or a party size is larger than 6.

Make a reservation

2 people

11:30 PM


Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Tex-Mex, Contemporary Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (302) 543-4245
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chris Stilwell
  • Catering
    Please contact us through our website.
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact us through our website.
  • Neighborhood
    Wilmington
  • Cross street
    Concord Pike & Silverside Road
  • Parking details
    Open parking in front and behind the building.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 583 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Delaware

    Good for business meals

  • Delaware

    Kid-friendly

  • Delaware

    Good for groups

  • Delaware

    Neighborhood gem

  • Delaware

    Lively

583 Reviews
  1. JB22

    Philadelphia

    641 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    641 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    El Camino never disappoints. Consistently hits on all marks, host, bar, wait and kitchen teams are well trained. We sampled across the menu on this last visit, with the steak fajitas, chicken chimichanga and the shrimp diablo. Side dishes excellent too. Throw in the house made chips and salsa, the Dos Equis on tap and fab margaritas - you're in for a great night!

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  2. DeniseG

    Philadelphia

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our server was absolutely wonderful! The shrimp tacos are the best!

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  3. Mame

    Philadelphia

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The fish tacos were delicious and loaded with fish. Very very good!!! My husband had the ground beef tacos and he said they were delicious too! Great meal and as always the best margaritas!

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  4. TraceyL

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is phenomenal: we had the street corn, filet mignonette fajitas, guacamole , bean empanadas and churros. Each dish was hot in temperature and delicious for taste. The street corn is the best we’ve had. This is a must for those who love Mexican food!

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  5. InterphaseGuy

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was tasty and the server was attentive but not intrusive.

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  6. Foodie82

    Philadelphia

    36 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    El Camino is consistently a great experience. The service is great, the food is excellent and the drinks are on point.

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  7. RockyG

    Philadelphia

    55 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Continues to improve. I always enjoy my food here, but I dined here recently and the tacos all seemed upgraded to me, larger, with a homemade tortilla, and quite tasty. Good value.

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  8. DWE2255

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience3
    Very disappointed regular customer. Not in any rush to return. Chicken taquitos ... Soggy and not crispy at all. Shrimp tacos ... Basically, coleslaw in a tortilla wrap. Two tacos, three shrimp total. Two shrimp in one taco, one shrimp in the other. Menu says "crispy" ... crispy coating on shrimp was non-existent. Substituted El Camino fries for beans and rice ... Fries were soggy and very greasy. Ate a few and left the rest. Mexican ice cream sundae ... A melted mess. What happened to the cinnamon toast crunch bits on the whipped cream? They may have disappeared into the melted whipped cream topping and ice cream. Not at all worthy of being called a dessert. Ribs have been removed from the menu. Waitress said I'll have to come back when they're a special. How does one know??? Do you even have specials??? Again, not in any hurry to return for another dining experience of such poor quality. Sad but true ... El Camino used to be my "go to" restaurant for Mexican food, but not anymore.

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  9. JenniferC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Drinks were delicious, guacamole is excellent! Service was decent and food was delicious

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Servers were super nice, food came out quick and music was spot on for a chill but fun Saturday night vibe

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  11. 2FoodLovers

    Philadelphia

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    We were late getting home and decided to grab a quick bite. This place was great. Food came out quick, and was delicious. It had been a long day. We got margaritas. Awesome decision...best one I've had in a while. Neither of us is into Tequila, but if you are, they have an impressive list. Went back a week later sans kids and it was just as good as the first time. Even better because we could linger over our drinks and actually talk.

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  12. CharlieV

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything we ordered was great!! Friendly staff too!!

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  13. RhondaJ

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was a memorable meal. From beginning to end it was a perfect evening. The Margaritas were fabulous and the food was plentiful. It was the best Mexican food we've had in Delaware over the years.

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  14. KTown

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was fantastic and so was the service. We will definitely be going back.

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  15. NirajP

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great time, loved the food. Can’t wait to come back!

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for an early dinner and everything was great.

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  17. PandMMess

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful time. The staff made the experience exceptional! Such a fun dinner! Love everything! We can’t wait to go back. Maybe a girls night next!

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    They were extremely busy good for them. Our waiter was very attentive, but they must’ve been short staffed because our food was kind of cold when we got it, and it took forever to get drinks. Not sure if they only had one bartender on duty. Atmosphere was great. 

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  19. Lunchdate

    Philadelphia

    23 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Food was good. I am sad the chili is no longer on the menu. It was delicious and my favorite.

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  20. EmilyS

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience4
    Overall ambiance of the restaurant is very nice. Our service was very slow even though patio was full, the inside did not have many tables and there was lack of service to all inside tables. We ordered chips and salsa and never received them, the pork tacos were all fat. Drinks took well over 30 minutes after ordering to receive them.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall4food4service1ambience4
    15 minutes for our server to acknowledge us. Ridiculous.

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  22. PanikG

    Philadelphia

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    A great place for a good meal in Wilmington. Some good traditional Mexican / Latin American dishes

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Server was great, drinks and food were good. We’d go back again.

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  24. JB22

    Philadelphia

    641 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    641 reviews

    Dined on July 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a treat. The well-trained professional staff at this Platinum Dining restaurant "get it." Always the perfect amount of attention and privacy. Good timing is taught - and not a given. Food, again ... on-point. Authentic down to the irresistible "charred corn." Took my granddaughter who experienced El Camino for the first time, when we dropped her off at my son's house she said, "Dad! I had real Mexican food." - Even 9-year-olds know El Camino is the real McCoy. Oh, PS - she wanted split nachos - half chicken / half beef - it's now our new way to order Nachos! Delish.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love el Camino . I’ve been coming here for 3 years. The crispy shrimp tacos are my fav. Queso is great and I have the shrimp entree dish last night. It’s amazing ask for extra corn bread.

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  26. Cheryl

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was delicious. Atmosphere pleasant. Endrees was the best!!

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  27. KateT

    Philadelphia

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    This is my second trip to El Camino and both times the service and food were awesome. Great menu for both lunch and dinner and amazing margaritas.

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  28. Arealfoodie

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience2
    Ordered the 16-spice chicken fajitas, the chicken was flavorless, and the veggies were unevenly cooked, some were raw. The black beans and rice were without seasoning. The meal was unappetizing. The watermelon/basil margarita was weak, with no sign of basil, and the watermelon on the side tasted old. My friend's meals were similarly unappetizing, bland and the veggies bordering on raw. Our server forget silverware multiple times, our meals were not served at the same time, and no one came over to check how anything was once all the dishes were served. Then when our server came over to find out if we wanted the check once too often, we felt rushed when there were many empty tables in the restaurant. Now we know why there were so many empty tables on a Saturday night.

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  29. Mark

    Philadelphia

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The margaritas are above all others. The food was delicious and good size proportions. The wait staff was super friendly. Will be going back.

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  30. CindyS

    Baltimore

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Very nice upscale Mexican cuisine! Good experience

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  31. RockyG

    Philadelphia

    55 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on June 28, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Had dinner in a party of two on a Wednesday evening. Have been before, but each time it gets better, particularly the people and the service. Food is good and reasonable, and so are the drinks. We shared the regular guacamole and it was quite good. I had three tacos (beef, al pastor and mushroom) along with rice and beans. Good, with the al pastor being the standout. My partner had a chicken enchilada which she said was very good. We had the house margarita and the house lager beer and both were good. Service was friendly and efficient. Atmosphere is good; bright and airy. Much improved since opening. Recommended.

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  32. Cheryl

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was the first time that any of the 5 of us had been to this restaurant. We absolutely loved it. The atmosphere was upbeat and friendly. It was so clean. The food was delicious and the drinks were refreshing and so good. I cannot say enough about our server Endrees. He was so friendly, accommodating and attentive. None of our needs went unmet and his demeanor was one that all people in his position should have. I really can’t say enough good things about him. We will be sure to return and ask for him. We will also tell those we know to be sure and come to your restaurant!! Thank you!

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on June 20, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    I enjoyed my meal at El Camino; however, the shrimp entree I ordered was a little over cooked this time. We also got our appetizers and our meals at around the same time. I loved the speed; however, would have preferred to have some space in between having appetizers and entrees. The drinks are always very delicious, especially the margaritas! Will definitely come back again.

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  34. Krispie8

    Philadelphia

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was a great dining experience. I made a reservation asking for a table to accommodate someone with a disability. They chose a perfect spot for us that was very comfortable. Their drink menu is outstanding. Very creative and delicious margaritas. Food is fresh, delicious and nice portion size. The wait staff is very friendly and thoughtful. Also, some in our party were vegan and they were able to have choices for them and in some cases modified it to meet their needs. This is our 5th time here and highly recommend them

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  35. NirajP

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Really a great place to eat Mexican food. We enjoyed our dinner. The only thing that wasn't up to our expectations was the empanadas, which didn't taste as good as before. They tasted bland. Otherwise everything else was great.

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  36. AliF

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I think it was a very neat place. Everything I ordered was really good!

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 5, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    Lovely staff, lovely building, food could’ve been better.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience4
    I want to start by saying that I am a fan of all the Platinum group restaurants. El Camino is my first disappointment

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  39. Mike

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Really enjoyed El Camino. Good food and ambiance. Our server Patrick wwas excellent.

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  40. thall

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of my favorite places yo eat! From the management down to the servers, everyone does a great job! Will be back many more times!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from El Camino Mexican Kitchen using the Order Online button. El Camino Mexican Kitchen also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (302) 543-4245.

El Camino Mexican Kitchen is rated 4.5 stars by 583 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

11:30 PM


Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for El Camino Mexican Kitchen

3559 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19810-4903

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Concord Pike & Silverside Road
  • Neighborhood
    Wilmington
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Tex-Mex, Contemporary Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Open parking in front and behind the building.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chris Stilwell
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (302) 543-4245
  • Catering
    Please contact us through our website.
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact us through our website.
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