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El's Drive In


4.5 of 5 stars 15 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Highway 70, Morehead City, NC
  • 252-726-3002

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5 of 5 stars
initfrfn   5 contributions
reading, pa
Nov 13, 2009

You have to have the El's superburger !!! Chili, mustard, onions and coleslaw on a great burger is delicious ! more

UUUMMMM
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5 of 5 stars
LightHouseLookers   13 contributions
SC
Nov 11, 2009

Good burgers and service. Didn't get to try a shrimp burger. But plan to return more

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5 of 5 stars
hwnpnch   2 contributions
North Carolina
Aug 17, 2009

This place is a local icon! There just aren't many true drive-ins left and this one hasn't changed since day one! You drive up and if you're lucky, you'll get one of the primo parking spots under the big oak trees and keep your lights on...that's how the carhops know you haven't been waited on. My reccomendations are the El's... more

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4 of 5 stars
luvrocks   6 contributions
Greensboro NC
Jul 27, 2009

It's a drive-in, but you can save a lot of time when they are busy by ordering inside and waiting around. The car hops take 10-15 orders before they go in, so we waited 20 mins.---saw others going in to order and take out their bags of food. The onion rings were awesome! more

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5 of 5 stars
Fabfourfan   31 contributions
Clayton, North Carolina
Jun 29, 2009

I grew up in Carteret County and when I was a kid, it was a treat to go to El's. It was something of a hang out for everyone from teenagers to older married couples. I am so glad they are still there and still serving the same great food as they did in my youth. El's is just as... more

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5 of 5 stars
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Jul 15, 2008

It's been around for years....One of those little hole in the wall places where you drive up and you are served in your car. Best burgers in town......... more

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5 of 5 stars
Dore08   5 contributions
Charlotte, NC
Jun 13, 2008

El's was probably my favorite stop on a recent trip to Atlantic Beach. I had read on here that they have great shrimp burgers so had to give them a try. Hamburger bun with coleslaw, tons of little fried shrimp, and ketchup. Sounds gross, but it was delicious. Good milk shakes and grilled cheese, too. The servers come out to... more

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5 of 5 stars
CurlyQ32   2 contributions
Columbus, Ohio
May 11, 2008
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We have 5 kids and finding El's was a blessing! The food was awesome! The price was fantastic! We just found this place last summer but it will forever be on our list of places to eat! If you haven't tried it yet, do so today! :) more

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5 of 5 stars
crazyforels   1 contribution
San Diego, ca
Apr 25, 2008
2
people found this review helpful

I grew up on El's. I've been gone a long time now but everytime I visit relatives, before I see them, I call and say "what do you want"? They know I'm stopping there 1st. I actually have recurring nightmares that I've been in Morehead for a week and am leaving the next day and never found the time to... more

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5 of 5 stars
wilsopd   1 contribution
Garner, NC
Apr 14, 2008
2
people found this review helpful

I've been going to El's for 38 years and consider it the best! People ask, "If you were on a deserted island and could have your favorite food, what would it be?" My answer would be the "El's Super Burger all the way no cheese with Onion Rings and a Pepsi. more

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El's Drive In Address

Highway 70, Morehead City, NC
Tel: 252-726-3002
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.