El Nopal Mexican Restaurant — tacos in Dover, DE

El Nopal Mexican Restaurant

4.5· 579 Google reviews·$

El Nopal Mexican Restaurant is a Dover, DE taco spot known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.5★ rating across 579 Google reviews.

Rating
4.5
Loved by locals
Reviews
579
Google reviews
Price
$
Cheap eats
Known for
Mexican
Casual tacos

Best for

Quick biteGroup dinner

Why people love this place

  • Highly rated by locals
  • Affordable, everyday pricing
  • Good for casual tacos
  • Located in Dover, DE
  • Strong Google review volume

Order like a local

  • Order a sampler — two or three different fillings — to find your favorite.
  • Try at least one of the house salsas. Ask which is the spiciest.
  • Cash often moves the line faster at casual taquerías like this.
  • It can get busy at peak hours — aim for early lunch or mid-afternoon.

Good to know

Cuisine
Mexican
Vibe
Casual taquería
Good for
Walk-ins, takeout
Bring
Cash recommended

Frequently asked

What kind of tacos does El Nopal Mexican Restaurant serve?+

El Nopal Mexican Restaurant is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.

Where is El Nopal Mexican Restaurant located?+

El Nopal Mexican Restaurant is at 627 W Division St, Dover, DE 19904, USA in Dover, Delaware.

Is El Nopal Mexican Restaurant good?+

El Nopal Mexican Restaurant has a 4.5★ average across 579 Google reviews — loved by locals by Dover taco standards.

How expensive is El Nopal Mexican Restaurant?+

El Nopal Mexican Restaurant sits at $ (cheap eats) — typical for a Dover taquería.

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