El Corral

5 ( reviews )
400 NC-111, Goldsboro, NC 27534, United States
+1 919-751-1510

Welcome to El Corral in Goldsboro

Located at 400 NC-111, Goldsboro, NC 27534, United States, El Corral stands as a welcoming destination for those seeking a genuine dining experience. The restaurant has established itself as a local staple, offering a space where community members and travelers alike can gather to enjoy well-prepared meals in a comfortable setting. From the moment you step through the doors, the atmosphere is designed to make you feel at home, reflecting a commitment to hospitality that prioritizes the comfort of every guest.

The culinary philosophy at El Corral centers on the balance between traditional preparation methods and the use of quality ingredients. By focusing on the fundamentals of flavor and texture, the kitchen team works to provide dishes that resonate with a wide variety of palates. Whether you are stopping by for a quick lunch during a busy workday or settling in for a relaxed evening meal with family and friends, the restaurant aims to provide a consistent and enjoyable experience that highlights the importance of good food shared in good company.

Beyond the plate, the identity of El Corral is deeply intertwined with its location in Goldsboro. Being part of the local landscape means understanding the needs of the neighborhood and striving to be a reliable choice for residents. The staff takes pride in maintaining a clean, inviting environment where the service is attentive without being intrusive. This dedication to the guest experience is what helps define the character of the establishment, ensuring that it remains a relevant and appreciated part of the local dining scene.

Key Highlights of the El Corral Experience

  • Commitment to Quality Ingredients: The kitchen prioritizes the selection of fresh components to ensure that every dish served meets a high standard of taste and consistency.
  • Welcoming Atmosphere: Designed with comfort in mind, the interior provides a relaxed setting suitable for casual gatherings, family dinners, and social outings.
  • Dedicated Service: The team at El Corral focuses on providing friendly and efficient hospitality, aiming to make every guest feel valued from arrival to departure.
  • Convenient Location: Situated on NC-111, the restaurant is easily accessible for those traveling through Goldsboro, making it a practical stop for both locals and visitors.

The approach taken at El Corral is one of simplicity and dedication. By focusing on the core elements of a successful restaurant—quality food, a pleasant environment, and respectful service—the establishment continues to serve the Goldsboro community with integrity. There is a clear understanding that a restaurant is more than just a place to eat; it is a space for connection and a vital part of the daily rhythm of the town.

As you plan your next visit to the area, consider stopping by to experience what El Corral has to offer. Whether you are a long-time resident or just passing through North Carolina, the doors are open to those who appreciate a straightforward, honest approach to dining. The team looks forward to welcoming you and providing a meal that reflects their ongoing commitment to the craft of cooking and the art of hospitality.

Ultimately, the success of El Corral is measured by the satisfaction of its guests and the role it plays in the local community. By remaining true to its roots and focusing on the fundamentals of a great dining experience, the restaurant continues to be a notable destination in Goldsboro. We invite you to join us and discover the unique blend of flavor and hospitality that defines our establishment.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
    • Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • Wheelchair accessible seating
  • Service options
    • Curbside pickup
    • Delivery
    • Onsite services
    • Takeout
    • Dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Fast service
    • Serves local specialty
  • Popular for
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Alcohol
    • Beer
    • Coffee
    • Comfort food
    • Quick bite
    • Small plates
  • Dining options
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Counter service
    • Dessert
    • Seating
    • Table service
  • Amenities
    • Restroom
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cozy
    • Quiet
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Groups
    • Tourists
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Credit cards
    • Debit cards
    • NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs
    • Kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Free street parking
    • Usually plenty of parking
  • Accessibility
    • Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
    • Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • Wheelchair accessible seating
  • Service options
    • Onsite services
    • Takeout
    • Dine-in
    • Delivery
  • Highlights
    • Serves local specialty
  • Popular for
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Coffee
    • Comfort food
    • Quick bite
    • Small plates
  • Dining options
    • Breakfast
    • Brunch
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Dessert
    • Seating
    • Table service
  • Amenities
    • Restroom
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cozy
    • Trendy
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Credit cards
    • Debit cards
    • NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs
    • Kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Free street parking

Menus

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  • Botanas
    • Botana $33.99
    • Brisket Botana $36.99
  • Salads
    • Garden Salad $11.00
    • Smoked Chicken Avocado Salad $15.00
    • Tex-Mex Salad $12.00
  • Sandwiches
    • Brisket Torta Sandwich $16.00
    • Combo Sandwich $15.00
    • Sandwich Only $10.00
    • The Ace Sandwich $16.00
    • The Boss Sandwich $15.00
    • The Carolina Sandwich $15.00
    • The Cuban Sandwich $15.00
  • Burgers
    • Bacon Cheeseburger $13.00
    • Burger $11.00
    • Cheeseburger $12.00
    • Double Cheeseburger $17.00
    • The Carnivore $17.00
    • The Lard Ass $18.00
  • Tacos
    • Ace’s Taquitos $15.00
    • Flour Taco Plate $15.00
    • Super Taco $16.00
  • Mexican Specialties
    • Ace’s Mexican Plate $18.00
    • Brisket Enchiladas $18.00
    • Cheese Enchilada Plate $14.00
    • Crispy Taco Plate $16.00
    • Enchiladas Suizas $15.00
    • Fideo Loco $15.00
  • BBQ Plates
  • 1/2 Chicken Plate
  • 1/2 LB Plate
  • 2 Meat Plate
  • 3 Meat Plate
  • BBQ Rib (4) & Brisket Plate
  • BBQ Ribs(4)Plate
  • BBQ Ribs(6)Plate
  • Chicken Leg Quarter Plate
  • Meats
    • Brisket $16.00
    • Chicken Leg Quarter $4.99
    • Full Slab Pork Ribs $28.99
    • Pulled Pork $13.99
    • Sausage Link $3.99
  • Fried Catfish, Shrimp & Chicken
    • Catfish & Shrimp Platter $19.00
    • Catfish Platter $17.00
    • Chicken Tender $16.00
    • Fish Tacos $15.00
    • Fried Chicken Sandwich $14.00
    • Shrimp Platter $18.00
  • Monster Potatoes
    • Monster Potatoes $9.00
  • Packages
    • Package #1 $68.99
    • Package #2 $93.99
    • Package #3 $137.99
    • Package #4 $162.99
  • Sides
    • Beans $5.00
    • Chips $1.99
    • Coleslaw $5.00
    • Corn Bread $3.99
    • Corn on the Cob $2.50
    • Fideo $5.00
    • Fideo Bean Mix $5.00
    • Fried Okra $5.00
    • Full Order Fries $7.00
    • Mac N Cheese $5.00
    • Potato Salad $5.00
    • Rice $5.00
    • Rice Bean Mix $5.00
    • Side Salad $3.99
  • Desserts
    • Bread Pudding $5.99
    • Brownies $4.99
    • Cheesecake $6.99
    • Peach Cobbler $4.99
  • Seniors & Kids
    • Kids 2 Chicken Tenders ,1 Side $9.00
    • Kids Brisket Quesadilla, 1 Side $11.00
    • Kids 1 Meat, 1 Side $11.00
    • Kids Catfish 1 Side $10.00
    • Kids Cheese Quesadilla, 1 Side $8.00
    • Kids Fried Shrimp ,1 Side $10.00

Reviews El Corral

Alexander Reyes
22-06-2026
Delicious food 😋 … Food: 5 Service:… More
Oly Gutierrez
12-06-2026
I'm giving them a 1 star because they have the worst cashier worker working here, they are really rude. They don't even greet a customer when they walk in the door. They do not need to be working there if they are going to be having an … More
Miguel Garza
11-06-2026
The dish was better than what I thought Order type Take out… More
Curtis Imposimato
31-05-2026
This is one of the best Mexican retail stores that I have been been to yet. Their bakery is outstanding, the people are very nice and they also have a little restaurant in the back that serves truly authentic Mexican cuisine. Not … More
Liz Gro
21-05-2026
I'm giving them a 1 star because they have the worst cashier workers working here, they are really rude. They don't even greet a customer when they walk in the door. They do not need to be working there if they are going to be having an … More
Mark Gilbert
11-05-2026
Authentic. Madd good. EAT HERE!!!!
ana karen Hernandez
11-05-2026
It's a good place to buy meat and bread, however, I don't know if that's just the normal demeanor of the employees or if they're always in a bad mood. They're bossy, rude, and act like they own the place. I've gone there several times and … More
Jsquid
10-05-2026
Awesome tacos and food. Horchata is a plus
M C
19-04-2026
The in-store restaurant is decent, not better or worse than any other Mexican restaurant in town. Service is somewhat slow and prices are a little on the expensive side.
Erica Verdin
15-04-2026
Girl at the cash register is terribly rude. If it weren't for her I would give 5 stars because the guys in the meat deparrment are friendly but the cashier is always so rude if she's not ignoring you while she's on her cell she ignores … More
Kenneth Sutton
15-04-2026
Great food staff is great Order type Take out… More
Thomas Smith
14-04-2026
Great quesadillas and shrimp and steak tacos.
Lorenzo Bautista
24-03-2026
I've bought bread in other places and I've liked the bread here much better, plus they have a good variety of products. More
Ken Boyton
13-03-2026
Been here multiple times, always delicious food and friendly people.
Todd Harris
12-03-2026
Clean and fast
David E Zamora
07-03-2026
Authentic taqueria food. Real Mexican food inside a Mexican market. Great food. A lil pricy on tacos de lengua. But still they have menudo and you can grab meat from the meat counter to grill at home. Don't forget the Mexican bread or … More
Alexander Reyes
21-02-2026
Delicious food 😋 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Group size 5-8 people Wait time No wait
Darwin G Vivar M
27-01-2026
Great place to eat... they also have good quality bread, freshly baked every day... plus they sell meats. And much more... More
J C
16-01-2026
Muy mala actitud hacia los clientes. Siempre mirando y nunca saludando. I’ve gone here several times. But I’m always disappointed by the workers … More
Soanny Varela
11-01-2026
Their food is good but the ladies at the restaurant area don’t have customer service experience at all, I had several not good experiences with them, the only thing that kept me going back to this restaurant was the food but at this point is not even worth to keep going to eat there More
im a lion “moo” im lyin
25-12-2025
If you like pork skins then you will love their chicharrones in the meat department.
Rebecca Gardner
24-12-2025
A hidden gem! The staff was welcoming and the food was authentic. I wish I lived closer! Food:… More
Venancio Baltazar
20-12-2025
The best place to eat authentic Mexican food is El Corral de Goldsboro, it also has a butcher shop, bakery and a store with an extensive assortment of Mexican and Central American products. More
Patricia G
13-12-2025
The customer service here is terrible! Cashiers will not greet you at all. I try not to stop here if I can get an item elsewhere. I don’t know why management has not address the issue. If people are spending money here the least cashier and … More
Karla Hernandez
09-12-2025
The food is good, but the waitresses and staff are all arrogant, and the service from the workers is poor. More
Francisco uribe
04-12-2025
Very bad quality, food was terrible, Service was like they choose what to get you instead of coming to ask you if that was okay...but no they come to your table with different plate and tell you that's all they had.... … More
burger
08-11-2025
Great food and it's served fast Order type Delivery Meal type Dinner Price per person $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
burger
05-11-2025
Great food and it's served fast Order type Delivery… More
Blanca
31-10-2025
this place has no regard for Covid19 requirements.. there is no one wearing masks, no 6 ft apart, not a single worker is friendly at all, and it does no good what so ever to call and place an order ahead of time.. you will still have to … More
Nicole Barker
23-10-2025
Best tacos in town. Love love love the food!
Miguel Garza
22-10-2025
The dish was better than what I thought Order type Take out Meal type Dinner Price per person $30–50 Food: 4 Service: 3 Atmosphere: 4 Recommended dishes Breaded Shrimp, Fajitas
J
04-10-2025
There are flies on the bread and they cheat when you are gonna pay. They have roaches ..they don’t even clean the tables or the floors.They are not clean at ALL you might see them act clean but they really not I do not recommend this infested flies place.
Laura Gomez
30-09-2025
Very good food, fresh bread. But the cashiers' customer service is very poor. They don't greet you and are very rude. More
David Emery
24-09-2025
The best kept, almost, secret in Goldsboro. I would argue with anyone who says there is a better place to find authentic Mexican food around here!
Kiara R
19-09-2025
Best AUTHETIC Mexican food ever! Give this place a try and you’ll definitely be back
Sagitario Guzman
13-09-2025
Good Food: 5 Service: 5… More
Rebecca Gardner
03-09-2025
A hidden gem! The staff was welcoming and the food was authentic. I wish I lived closer! Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Noise level Quiet, easy to talk Group size 1 person, 2 people, 3-4 people Wait time No wait Seating type Indoor dining area
Jorge Espinoza
30-08-2025
Love it Food: 5 Service: 5… More
Kenneth Sutton
29-08-2025
Great food staff is great Order type Take out Meal type Lunch Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
Yolanda Ortiz
26-08-2025
Ordered some flautas to go . Got home started eating and while I was eating I felt something I spit it out . And there was a rubber band inside my flautas . I actually think I ate a piece of rubber band !! Don’t eat from there. 🤮 …
Cristina Sanchez
15-08-2025
The food and bread are very flavorful. They have plenty of staff to serve you. I really like this place. More
Sagitario Guzman
09-07-2025
Good Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
Estela Castro
06-07-2025
This place is nasty, there was a rat inside the store
Faye Seifarth
17-06-2025
First time customer. Food is amazing. Cashier was super nice and very quick. I'll definitely be going back More
Jamie Dundas
07-06-2025
Stopped in today and ordered 3 steak tacos. Some of the best I've ever had. Also came with some delicious homemade salsa's. Highly recommend this place for authentic Mexican food.
Jorge Espinoza
22-05-2025
Love it Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
lilH 10
01-05-2025
They have some good tres leches cake but sometimes they can be dry. They also have a good variety of breads but, I think they could take some better precautions to be more sanitized.

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