El Barzon

Smithfield, NC · Mexican restaurant

Rating
4.3/5
★★★★☆ 4.3
Reviews
20
Rank in Smithfield
#38
of 99 restaurants
City Percentile
48%
rating percentile
Address
El Barzon, 1691 S Brightleaf Blvd, Smithfield, NC 27577
Phone
(919) 205-1661
Website
www.johnstoncountync.org/listing/el-barzon-mexican-restaurant-and-bar/1400
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM

El Barzon is a restaurant located in Smithfield, NC. It is one of 99 restaurants listed in Smithfield. Its 4.3-star rating matches the Smithfield city average of 4.2 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Hours

Saturday11 AM–10 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Micah Lynn · Jun 2024

My wife, after going there for a company event, took me for my first time. Edgar was the same waiter/ bartender that had served her the first time. He is amazing! Super friendly, very knowledgeable, suggesting food that was amazing and serving drinks that were equally as amazing! The place was medium as far as busyness, we went right before dinner rush about 4:30pm. Easy parking, fast service, decent prices. Out of the Hispanic restaurants we have been to around Smithfield THIS one is in the top three! I strongly recommend El Barzon to locals and travelers seeking authentic Hispanic food.

★★★★★ 5.0 Martha Bonilla · Nov 2025

Great service the food was so delicious. The waitresses were welcoming very attentive. Very clean restaurant!! Will definitely go back and take my family, recommended The cheese did..

★★★★★ 5.0 Tim & Beth Tears · Aug 2021

Our new “favorite Restaurant” This was the best Mexican food, And possibly the best meal we’ve been served in NC. There was very little left to bring home for our Pup’s lol. It was just THAT GOOD. I’m brutally honest when I write a review. But, I can’t say anything but good things about El Barzon. From the mixed drinks to the thickness of the taco shells. It was great! We enjoyed a Rum&coke and a Margarita before we ate and I had three beef tacos and we shared her Texan fajita. Everything was clean and the staff was friendly and attentive. A little more expensive than other restaurants of this type but, Well worth it. If you’re in Smithfield and thinking of Mexican food, This is the place.

★★★★★ 5.0 Amparo Torres · Nov 2025

What a great place to eat, I’m out of town and my waitress was Brenda Great waitress. The food was amazing. Service was awesome. would definitely go back recommend 10 out of 10!!!

★☆☆☆☆ 1.0 Dan Brennan · Nov 2025

Very dirty restaurant. Brenda was our server. No hello - just what is your order? Wanted us to order, pay and get out quickly. She didn't listen to what we wanted either. Food was terrible. No taste. Would not recommend.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Mexican restaurant

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