Rustic eatery with brick & wood accents offering tacos, fajitas, seafood & other Mexican staples.
El Corral on 66 is a small, brick-and-wood cafe on Route 66 in downtown Williams, turning out Mexican staples and American diner classics in a rustic setting that fits right into the town's neon-and-history vibe. With a 4.3 rating from over 1,450 Google reviews, it's built a loyal following among road-trippers making the stop between Flagstaff and the South Rim.
Reviewers consistently point to generous portions and genuinely made-from-scratch Mexican food — tacos, fajitas, and seafood alongside breakfast standards. Regulars single out the breakfast burrito (described as too big to finish in one sitting) and the country fried steak, plus a chunky, made-in-house salsa. The restaurant also stocks Mexican Coke, a small detail a few reviewers specifically called out. Service gets repeated praise as friendly and welcoming, and the space is kept clean and tidy.
It's a solid pick for breakfast or a hearty lunch/dinner before or after the Grand Canyon Railway, with the kind of unpretentious, Route 66 character that makes Williams worth lingering in.
1,477 reviews
3 months ago
El Corral on Route 66 was more than a meal—it was a taste of the Southwest. Great food, friendly faces, and the kind of hospitality that reminds you why America's back roads are worth traveling. Every mile of Route 66 has a story, and El Corral is one worth stopping for.
3 months ago
It’s a small sit down Mexican restaurant. Don’t be discouraged by bad reviews - it has all you can expect from a small town Mexican place and more. The fish tacos were tasty and the nopal pork exceeded my expectations. Good tortillas as well. Highly recommend.
8 months ago
It's a small quaint lil cafe. Has a lot to look at . Food was good breakfast burrito was big I couldn't eat it all. Salsa was chunky and a lil warm for me but good. They do have Mexican Coke which is hard to find much less in a restaurant.
2 months ago
We stopped here after the 4th of July. The server told us the owners are from Jalisco,.Mexico. The food was unique and delicious. We had the chili relleno plate. It came with green chili stew. The surprise was that the stew was served on top of the rellenos. However, this was an extremely tasy combo. You still get the relleno flavor with a green chili slant. It's served with refried beans and rice. I did feel that the green chili and salsa were a tad hotter than I'm used to, but I'm a gringo, so what do I know? Just know, you might need to wash down any after burn. I'm assuming this is a very authentic style of cooking. The restaurant has an eclectic style that fits the Route 66 vibe. Prices are reasonable. I really recommend this place, but do come prepared to eat something new or cooked in a new style. I'm a foodie adventurer, so this was a winner for me and memorable. I also loved that the music wasn't blasting loud, thank you very much. We need more geezer friendly places.
8 months ago
Food was the real mexican thing very tasty and well served. Excellent attention and the place is very clean. Will come back for sure if I have the opportunity. Gracias!!