EL FOLKLORE DE MEXICO Brings Big Burritos to Dover

What the ratings suggest

EL FOLKLORE DE MEXICO carries an excellent 4.8 Google rating from 456 reviews, a substantial enough response to make the praise worth noticing. Public feedback repeatedly describes flavorful food, friendly staff and portions large enough to produce leftovers. The restaurant appears particularly well suited to casual family meals, with burritos, quesadillas, taco salads, grilled chicken and margaritas all represented in the sampled reviews.

This is not a first-hand assessment. It is a synthesis of the supplied rating, menu-related listing information and public diner comments. Within that material, consistency stands out: returning customers say the service and food remain dependable, while first-time impressions emphasize hot, fresh dishes and welcoming attention from the staff.

Burritos lead the conversation

The burritos receive some of the clearest praise. Diners call them massive or really big, and both the cheese dip burrito and the house-named El Folklore burrito earn favorable mentions. That scale should appeal to anyone prioritizing quantity, especially after the complimentary chips and salsa mentioned in one review. Several customers reportedly take part of their meal home.

There is an important qualification. One diner found both a grilled chicken burrito and taco salad too dependent on beans and rice, describing the other ingredients as comparatively limited. The beans and rice themselves were considered good, but customers expecting meat-heavy burritos or lettuce-forward salads may want to ask about the balance of fillings before ordering.

The taco salad draws mixed signals for the same reason. It was ordered on repeat visits and appears popular enough to recur in the feedback, yet one account found it smaller than expected and dominated by beans and rice. The steak quesadilla, by contrast, receives a straightforward endorsement for flavor, although it appears only once in the supplied sample.

Service, drinks and extras

Service is one of the restaurant’s strongest patterns. Reviewers describe the staff as friendly, helpful, welcoming and attentive. Repeat diners specifically report that service remained strong across visits, suggesting that hospitality is part of the appeal rather than an isolated experience.

Margaritas also receive attention. Coconut and jalapeño versions are praised for flavor, and one jalapeño margarita was ordered with salt and then with Tajín. Not every drink comment is unqualified, however. One party thought its drinks tasted good but were lighter on alcohol than preferred. That is subjective, but useful for guests choosing the restaurant partly for the bar.

Complimentary chips and salsa add to the sense of a filling meal, while guacamole is described as both extra and delicious. Desserts receive enthusiastic praise in one review, though no specific dessert is named and the limited detail makes a broader recommendation difficult.

Editorial verdict

The public record positions EL FOLKLORE DE MEXICO as a strong Dover option for big burritos, familiar Mexican restaurant fare and notably warm service. Its 4.8 rating is backed by repeated approval of freshness, flavor and portion size. The main reservation is composition rather than quality: some burritos and salads may lean heavily on beans and rice. Price level is not supplied, so value cannot be judged precisely. Even so, the combination of high ratings, repeat customers and consistently positive service comments makes it easy to shortlist for a relaxed dinner.