El Cortez is a phenomenal restaurant! I got the Enchiladas Rancheras with chicken and they were delectable! We also got the Tostada salad and the Enchilada combo and it’s safe to say all of our food turned out really great. We then finished with the must-have fried ice-cream which is as good as i remembered it being when I came here growing up.
Marco was the one who helped us and he did an excellent job especially with the World Cup going on, he was able to keep us up to date with the scores and everything. He was very friendly and I thoroughly enjoyed the time and food that came with El Cortez! This is definitely going to be added to my rotation of restaurants to go eat out at!
Denise Carrillo
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November 21, 2025
Dinner was delicious as always. The best refried beans, chili rellenos, and cheese enchiladas, my mother's favorite. Every time I fly in from overseas, I can't wait to dine here for their camarones al mojo de ajo (garlic shrimp) with refried beans. Their menu is great. And the XX Amber draft is nice and cold. Service is always wonderful.
YESHWANTH VELKURI
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August 13, 2022
Had a nice time with friends. Our server Alex was super friendly and made our dining experience extra nice. Food is fantastic and portion sizes are big. Highly recommended if you are in the mood for Mexican :)
George Upegui
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May 04, 2024
Met our friend Julie, Violet, Roc, and Dean for lunch at El Cortez. The ambiance was positive, and our staff of servers starting with Shelsea, Fidel, Atrziry, and Molly were friendly, attentive, and professional. The chips and salsa were good, and the margaritas, Don Julio Blanco, and bloody Mary's were all good. We had fajitas, enchiladas, chile Verde, omelets, and soup. All the food was hot and tasty.
Good people, service and food.
Recommended
Rafael Santanna
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November 04, 2021
Such a good ambience. The Cadillac margarita is awesome. I had the Chile verde for lunch, very good. They are busy for lunch but the restaurant is big so no lines. They still have the outside seating, which is very good for them. Lots of locals but families too.
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El Cortez is a phenomenal restaurant! I got the Enchiladas Rancheras with chicken and they were delectable! We also got the Tostada salad and the Enchilada combo and it’s safe to say all of our food turned out really great. We then finished with the must-have fried ice-cream which is as good as i remembered it being when I came here growing up. Marco was the one who helped us and he did an excellent job especially with the World Cup going on, he was able to keep us up to date with the scores and everything. He was very friendly and I thoroughly enjoyed the time and food that came with El Cortez! This is definitely going to be added to my rotation of restaurants to go eat out at!
Dinner was delicious as always. The best refried beans, chili rellenos, and cheese enchiladas, my mother's favorite. Every time I fly in from overseas, I can't wait to dine here for their camarones al mojo de ajo (garlic shrimp) with refried beans. Their menu is great. And the XX Amber draft is nice and cold. Service is always wonderful.
Had a nice time with friends. Our server Alex was super friendly and made our dining experience extra nice. Food is fantastic and portion sizes are big. Highly recommended if you are in the mood for Mexican :)
Met our friend Julie, Violet, Roc, and Dean for lunch at El Cortez. The ambiance was positive, and our staff of servers starting with Shelsea, Fidel, Atrziry, and Molly were friendly, attentive, and professional. The chips and salsa were good, and the margaritas, Don Julio Blanco, and bloody Mary's were all good. We had fajitas, enchiladas, chile Verde, omelets, and soup. All the food was hot and tasty. Good people, service and food. Recommended
Such a good ambience. The Cadillac margarita is awesome. I had the Chile verde for lunch, very good. They are busy for lunch but the restaurant is big so no lines. They still have the outside seating, which is very good for them. Lots of locals but families too.