El Cerro Grande at 5120 S. College Rd.

El Cerro Grande at 5120 S. College Rd. El Cerro Grande is proud to be the first authentic Mexican restaurant in Wilmington, NC. Since 1991 It has since grown to include three locations in Wilmington.
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Since 1991 El Cerro Grande is proud to be the first authentic Mexican restaurant in town! This traditional Mexican restaurant in Wilmington, NC is owned by the Ibarra family from the small Mexican town of Delgollado. The name El Cerro Grande is inspired by a β€œBig Hill” close to their family ranch. El Cerro Grande began as an idea to provide authentic, quality Mexican food with exceptional and friendly service, and the door of their first restaurant was opened in Wilmington, NC in January 1991. Open daily from 11:00 am and offering the best Mexican lunch and dinner in town, restaurants are located at:
341 S. College Rd. Wilmington NC
5120 S. Wilmington NC
1051 Military Cutoff Rd. Wilmington NC

Every location strives to provide consistent, quality food, service based on their founding principles, and a great ambiance for sharing with family and friends. So come on in and keep the tradition going with their aperitivos (appetizers), nachos, sopas y ensaladas (soups & salads), fajitas, tacos, quesadillas, enchiladas, burritos, especialidades de la casa (house specialties), vegetarian dishes and much more. They have been serving every dayβ€”for more than two decadesβ€”delicious dishes for everyone!

09/30/2026

$5.99 Margaritas? Yes, please! 🍹 Every Wednesday, grab a refreshing 16 oz Margarita for only $5.99. Stop by El Cerro Grande and sip the mid-week stress away!
πŸ“ 5120 College Rd #109
πŸ“ 341 College Rd #60
πŸ“ 1051 Military Cutoff Rd #100
Wilmington, NC

09/28/2026

Hear that sizzle? πŸ”ŠπŸ”₯ That is the sound of $5 OFF all dinner fajitas every Monday! Grab your favorite people, stop by El Cerro Grande, and dig into the best skillet in town.

πŸ“ 5120 College Rd #109
πŸ“ 341 College Rd #60
πŸ“ 1051 Military Cutoff Rd #100
Wilmington, NC

Happy National Chimichanga Day! πŸ’› Golden, crispy, and smothered to perfection.  Gather your favorite people, stop by El ...
09/26/2026

Happy National Chimichanga Day! πŸ’› Golden, crispy, and smothered to perfection. Gather your favorite people, stop by El Cerro Grande, and enjoy a true Mexican comfort food classic!

Happy National Quesadilla Day! πŸ§€ There is nothing quite like a traditional, cheesy quesadilla made with time-honored fam...
09/25/2026

Happy National Quesadilla Day! πŸ§€ There is nothing quite like a traditional, cheesy quesadilla made with time-honored family recipes. Gather the family, stop by, and enjoy a true Mexican comfort food classic with us!

Craving something a little different? 🦐🍲 Warm up with our rich, hearty, and incredibly flavorful Sopa de Mariscos. Stop ...
09/24/2026

Craving something a little different? 🦐🍲 Warm up with our rich, hearty, and incredibly flavorful Sopa de Mariscos. Stop by El Cerro Grande and dig into the ultimate bowl of comfort!

Built for sharing, packed with authentic flavor. πŸ”₯ Grab your favorite people, stop by El Cerro Grande, and dig into the ...
09/20/2026

Built for sharing, packed with authentic flavor. πŸ”₯ Grab your favorite people, stop by El Cerro Grande, and dig into the perfect shared plate!

09/16/2026

Happy National Guacamole Day! πŸ₯‘ Nothing brings the table together quite like a bowl of our traditional, freshly made guacamole. Made with time-honored recipes, perfectly seasoned, and ready for some warm chips. Bring the family, stop by, and share a bowl with us!

09/15/2026

Getting ready to celebrate the heart, soul, and flavors of Mexico! πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ This Wednesday, September 16th, is Mexican Independence Day. A time to honor tradition, family, and heritage. We are so proud to share our authentic, time honored recipes with this amazing community. Gather the family, stop by, and enjoy a true traditional feast with us!

Your midday cravings have officially met their match. πŸ”₯ Refuel for the rest of your day with fresh ingredients, bold fla...
09/14/2026

Your midday cravings have officially met their match. πŸ”₯ Refuel for the rest of your day with fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and the best traditional dishes in town. Stop by El Cerro Grande and enjoy a lunch that actually hits the spot!

Craving something rich, creamy, and completely comforting? πŸ—πŸ€ Our Pollo a la Crema is exactly what you need. Tender chic...
09/10/2026

Craving something rich, creamy, and completely comforting? πŸ—πŸ€ Our Pollo a la Crema is exactly what you need. Tender chicken smothered in our signature savory cream sauce, perfectly seasoned and ready to melt in your mouth. Stop by El Cerro Grande and treat yourself to a true classic today!

Address

5120 S College Road
Wilmington, NC
28412

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 10pm
Tuesday 11am - 10pm
Wednesday 11am - 10pm
Thursday 11am - 10pm
Friday 11am - 10pm
Saturday 11:30am - 10pm
Sunday 11am - 9pm

Telephone

+19107908727

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