This iconic drive in has been around for 50+ years. Situated under huge live oaks, ladies walk out to your car and take your order. Their shrimp burger is absolutely the best on the coast of NC. Also famous is their El's Super Burger--all the way--chilli, mustard, onions, & slaw. That's also called, "Carolina Style"! Weekends the parking lot is... More

I would recommend this place to anyone wanting a cheap good meal. You pull anywhere in the parking lot and the ladies come up to your window and take your order. Then they bring it back to your car and you pay them. The food is cheap (2 dollars for a hamburger a dollar for fries). They have lots of... More

This is an old fashioned little drive in.....you just pull into their parking lot..which is usually packed..and wait for them to come out to your car to take your order. If they overlook you, flash your lights!..the food was good, but I would say that it was average, nothing to really rave about. The prices were good. Service was fast.... More

I eat from here often. Food is always hot and tasty.The waitresses know the menu and are very friendly. The superburger is legend with good reason!

Good shrimp burgers with slaw. Burgers are very yummy - the kind that drip down your arm. Fries were perfect. But the best is the milkshakes - do not miss those!

This is a must stop place for me on a trip to Atlantic Beach, NC. I make sure to plan to leave in time to get a shrimp burger and sit in my car to eat - b/c who wants to get out of the car when you are all greasy & sandy from the beach anyway. The car hops... More

I love greasy-sack burger shacks and this one is great. My wife and I sat in the car, ate these yummy burgers and threw fries to the seagulls nearby. Lunch and a show!

Looking for a different dining experience? Try El's Drive-In. 50's style with car hops come to your vehicle to take your order and deliver your meal! Just pull in anywhere, turn off the car and place your order. Eat in the comfort of your vehicle or take it back to your hotel or house. If you plan on taking it... More

We ate here on January 12th after hiking in Croatan National Forest. Dont't usually eat in the car but it was fine. Food was good and service was fast. Easy to get to and plenty of parking. No inside seating.