The original question was simple:

Which is better in Brunswick — Cilantro's or 1800 Mexican Restaurant?

The internet responded immediately:

“Neither.” 😅

And from there… it turned into a full-blown taco referendum.

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If we’re strictly choosing between the two — at salsa-point — 1800 pulled more direct support in the matchup.

Comments included:

• “1800 way better.”
• “1800 is THE best!!”
• “Service and food were fabulous!”
• “Margaritas are the best in town.”
• “If I had to choose one with a gun to my head… 1800 😁”

That’s not exactly subtle.

Cilantro’s did have loyal defenders, though:

• “I love Cilantro’s.”
• “Out of those two, Cilantro’s.”
• “Still love their food.”

So in the narrow, forced-choice battle — 1800 appears to win the vote.

What started as a two-restaurant question turned into a write-in campaign for:

The enthusiasm was… intense.

• “HANDS. DOWN.”
• “Beats them both by a mile.”
• “If it ain’t Don Panchos, I don’t want it.”
• “I will put that on my life.”

That’s not just preference. That’s civic duty.

Huge support. Very loyal following. Multiple “hands down the best” comments.

The newer downtown contender getting steady praise for flavor and service.

Scattered shoutouts also went to:

• Tacos La Fiesta
• El Potro
• Chili Peppers

Plus one nostalgic “I miss Pablo’s” comment — which honestly deserves its own support group.

• Between Cilantro’s and 1800 → 1800 wins the salsa-point showdown.
• Overall Mexican favorite (based on volume and passion)? → Tacos Don Pancho dominated.
• La Salsa has a serious fan base.
• Brunswick residents have extremely strong taco opinions.
• Someone will always say “eat at home.”