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El Tesoro Mexican Grill

4.7

6118 Farrington Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Phone: (919) 237-2229
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4.7

Photo of Judy Faber Judy Faber
Nov 15, 2025 5

First time in and we enjoyed it very much! The food was delicious and fresh. The service was great and friendly. It’s not fancy (doesn’t need to be) but comfortable and very clean. My husband devoured his burrito. 😃 I loved my bowl with all the grilled veggies and chicken. We look forward to coming back and try more things!

Photo of Carie Partain Carie Partain
Oct 25, 2025 5

Delicious food with friendly service in an inviting atmosphere! Portions were ample and prices are a great value. Totally hit the spot after a morning on the soccer pitch. When in Chapel Hill again, will definitely visit again.

Photo of Breanne P Breanne P
Sep 21, 2025 5

Stumbled across this place traveling and so glad we did! Friendly, attentive staff, small space but clean and bright. Food was absolutely delicious and prices were incredibly fair. The steak on my fajitas were flavored so well and it was a great portion. First time there but definitely not the last.

Photo of Breanne P Breanne P
Sep 14, 2025 5

Stumbled across this place trying and so glad we did! Friendly, attentive staff, small space but clean and bright. Food was absolutely delicious and prices were incredibly fair. The steak on my fajitas were flavored so well and it was a great portion. First time there but definitely not the last.

Photo of Tori Wierzchowski Tori Wierzchowski
Aug 30, 2025 5

Came here for the first time last night thanks to Offline and we were super impressed!! VERY tasty, fresh food, great pricing, unexpected incredible service (I don't expect attention after ordering at a restaurant where you don't order at your table!), and $5 for a giant refillable horchata or agua fresca is amazing! Big agua de jamaica lover here, and it did not disappoint. The woman who took our orders and checked on us while we ate was so kind and helpful. Highly recommend!

Photo of Don Abraham Don Abraham
Jun 16, 2025 4

had a fantastic experience at this cozy Mexican gem! The burritos were hearty and bursting with flavor, while the queso birria was rich, cheesy, and perfectly indulgent. Their tacos were a highlight—fresh, well-seasoned, and incredibly satisfying. Everything was made with care and authenticity, and I especially appreciated washing it all down with an ice-cold Jumex mango—sweet, refreshing, and the perfect complement to the spice. The atmosphere was simple yet welcoming and what really stood out was the warmth of the owner and managers. They were incredibly friendly, attentive and clearly passionate about their food and customers. It made the experience feel more like a visit to a friend's kitchen than just another restaurant. Overall, I left full, happy, and eager to return.

Photo of Sandi C Sandi C
May 16, 2025 5

Amazing food, my husband and i decided to try a new mexican place (us being mexican) dont really eat out at Mexican restaurants, but we will definitely be coming back! Such good people and amazing food i recommend for authentic home cooked mexican food fresh handsde tortillas are the cherry on top! We loved it!! Definitely the new spot!

Photo of Conversations with Kat Conversations with Kat
Apr 11, 2025 5

Had lunch with dad today, and I couldn’t be happier!!! The food is fantastic, and the service is amazing!!! Bring a cushion for your chair, so your parents eat in comfort. I’m so impressed with this place! They really go all out to give you a great experience! I can’t handle heat from jalapeños, and they took everything off for me. The horchata was outstanding!!! Thanks for an amazing meal!!! We thoroughly enjoyed it!!! I will be telling all of my friends!!!

Photo of Valeria Garcia Valeria Garcia
Jan 26, 2025 5

Today I visited this place the food was very delcious, I ordered huevos rancheros I was so happy to order this since is kind of a breakfast item, the eggs had a super yummy sauce that brought me to think that my mom have cooked being from Guanajuato Mexico I am so particular about mexican food this dish made me feel home in Gto and I just cant believe this was in Chapel Hill. The quesabirrias were also the most authentic the consome was very tasty and the birria in the tacos was fresh. I am not a fan of the birria because I always feel the meat is so chewy but the birria here taste to me like more consistent. The staff was so friendly and was happy to share about themselves and their places back home in Mexico. Cant wait to be back and take my mom there.

Photo of Alma R Alma R
Dec 30, 2024 5

This is going to have to be my new favorite Mexican spot! The food here is delicious and excellent customer service very friendly and attentive. I ordered a pambazo and came with fries it was so delicious. The prices were good and worth it! Tacos also worth it & can’t beat that the tortillas taste just as if they were homemade. The horchata 10/10! Plus FREE refills (love that) I will definitely be coming back here and trying out more of the menu.