About
Esmeralda Grill is a Mexican restaurant located in Cary, North Carolina and is highly regarded for its authentic dishes prepared with fresh ingredients. Customers appreciate the diverse menu options and friendly, attentive service, making it a popular local destination. Informal and inviting, the restaurant has a relaxed atmosphere and offers a wide variety of drinks and desserts to complement its savory entrées. Enjoy a delicious meal with friends and family at Esmeralda Grill for a memorable dining experience.
Restaurant Features
Facilities & Amenities
Restroom
Kid Friendly
Kid Menu
Kid High Chair
Alcohol
Happy Hour
Wheelchair Access
Parking
- Free Parking Lot
Accepted Payments
- Credit Card
- Apple Pay
- Google Pay
Must Try Dishes
At Esmeralda Grill in Cary, North Carolina, diners must try their succulent Chimichurri Steak, a perfectly cooked ribeye steak smothered in their signature tangy and flavorful chimichurri sauce. Another must-try dish is the Pescado Veracruzano, a fresh and flaky tilapia fillet topped with a zesty tomato, olive, and caper sauce that will transport your taste buds straight to Veracruz. For those seeking a vegetarian option, the Stuffed Poblano Pepper is a delightful choice, featuring a roasted poblano pepper filled with a mouthwatering blend of cheeses, corn, and black beans, all drizzled with a creamy cilantro sauce. Don't forget to save room for their delectable Tres Leches Cake, a moist sponge cake soaked in three types of milk and topped with whipped cream and fresh berries for the perfect sweet ending to your meal.
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Ordered food to go. The staff I interacted with were all friendly and professional. There was a slight additional wait time on my pickup order, but I was happy with that since it meant my food was coming out fresh and wasn’t waiting for me ahead of time. The torta and taco I got were both delicious. The green salsa that came with the dishes was also amazing. The torta got even better later in when cold as a second meal as all the flavors and sauces mixed together and settled into the bread. I don’t know if I would get the cubana again since the hot dog on it wasn’t my cup of tea, but I definitely look forward to ordering from here again in the future. It’s hard to believe the complaints from other reviews about lack of seasoning as mine was full of flavor and the meat all seemed perfectly seasoned. My only complaints are the lack of menu clarity that the torta came with fries so I ordered an extra side of fries, and that the torts was not cut when I got it. Overall minor complaints whe
I wish I had two more hands so I can give this place 4 thumbs up! Food was authentic and all the food made in-house. Service was great! We had the carne asada pattillo, guacamole w chips, and 3 tacos (al pastor, chorizo, and barbacoa). Highly recommend!
We came here on a friends recommendation. Very authentic Mexican food. We ordered Mole de polo, ordered Empanada, Asada burrito, quesabirria taco. All of them were excellent. The portions are huge. We pretty much packed half of the food. Dine in: Yes Outdoor seating: Yes Takeout: Yes … More
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Business Hours
| Sunday: | 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Monday: | 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Tuesday: | 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday: | 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Thursday: | 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Friday: | 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| Saturday: | 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM |