Great Service and BEST authentic food!! Anna our waitress was very accommodating and friendly!! so much food that we gobbled up our meal before we had a chance to take a good pic. Yes, Best Mexican food in Lancaster Pa! And they are BYOB !!! read more

Cocina Mexicana - Mexican Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Was traveling and had to stop at this establishment. The Mexican food looked delicious on the pictures we were sat down. The waiter was respectable and attentive. The establishment was clean. The food was delicious and amazing. If I were to travel around this area again I will be back and I do recommend coming here. I also want to add that the food prices were very affordable and not too far from our hotel. read more

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Loved the Ambiance it was so quaint and delightful best seat in the house is the window bench. Service was outstanding! And helpful. She instructed us how to use the spice sauces she brought to the table. The meal we had the Guacamole with chips, found it lacking substance. But using the cheat code of the sauces it make it tolerable. The vegetarian comb had a great presentation but a gain did have the distinctiveness we were searching for by it self adding the sauces improved the flavor. I had the carne asada tacos, again the profile continued, great presentation but lacking substance. I really wanted to highly recommend this restaurant but to me the food lacked depth and I shouldn't have to choose my sauces to get me there. read more

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We had a team dinner here and I was not disappointed. It is BYOY, just an FYI. We ordered queso and had a special request to have it without anything in it and they were able to accommodate us. The service was friendly and the food was very good! read more

Cocina Mexicana - Mexican Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

I've been eating here for many years. Great taco options, delicious guacamole, and the mole enchiladas are excellent.

I love Mexican food, but this is not it. The chalupa was very wet and falling apart. Told our server we weren't happy with the meal. She said we would still be charged. As a Chef...terrible service, I would have replaced it, because I would have wanted to prove my product. Everything else was just OK. The Torta was the best thing on the menu that we were served. Party of 6 read more

Love the food here one of my favorite Mexican places in Lancaster the chimichangas are to die for

I absolutely love this place! I'm a local and there are plenty of Latin American eateries in the area but this place is authentic Mexican-and not a damn chain. The owners are kind and the food is always delicious. This is the only clear choice for Mexican food in Lancaster. Support local! read more

They had great food, reasonable prices, more authentic fare, and nice service. I ordered at the counter and they brought it out to my table. Hope to return soon. Not a romantic place, but standard comfortable dining space. Can probably get loud if crowded but I was there off-hours, read more

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Great food. Guacamole was fresh and delicious. Enchiladas were flavorful and the taco salad was spot on. Service was great, atmosphere was welcoming. . read more

Tacos were excellent - had three types and loved them all! Prices can't be beat for authentic Mexican food. Service left a little to be desired, but worth it for the food and prices! read more

I wanted to love this place so badly. I love Mexican food and I have had some good meals here. Unfortunately it's been a long time. The food is inconsistent. I order a burrito, one day it's good, the next, it's not. I've gotten stems/twigs from avocados & tomatoes in the burrito a couple of times. Sometimes the meat is overdone and difficult to chew. Other times I get big chunks of just fat, no meat. It's unappetizing. There just seems to be a lack of quality control, lack of consistency in general in preparing and putting together the meals. They started charging 1.25 for sauce, which I think is a bit much since it's so integral to the meal itself. But even then, I'd order online, I'd order over the phone, pay for the sauce and they forgot to add it again and again. I'd call and say "hey you guys forgot this and this" they'd ask me if I'd want to come in and get it? No I ordered delivery because I can't get it. There were times I'd go for pick up, ask "is this and this in the bag?" They'd confirm yes, I leave, go home and nope, it's not there. They don't apologize and sound annoyed or incredulous. I was spending money there regularly and being met with aggravation, when I was paying for items they'd forget to bag and send out. I was always polite and essentially apologizing for bothering them. They never said sorry or tried to fix it. And the food lacks flavor and freshness at times. I hope they get back on point because when it's good it great. The vibes in the restaurant are nice, even if the staff isn't always friendly, they're fine- but the inconsistency with the food is untenable as a local and patron. I gave them three stars for location, clean establishment, nice vibes inside, great sauces and chips, once upon a time good food. I haven't ordered food or stopped by in months, I just stopped being a customer. I couldn't do it anymore. I hope it's gotten better. read more

This place is awesome! Their prices are very low and the food is really tasty. Highly recommend the queso con chorizo, so good! Service was polite and quick and the setting is a short walk off prince street. Can't say enough good things about the people and place, if you like authentic Mexican this place is sure to be your new hangout! read more

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Much better experience! Server was very attentive this time. Restaurant was full and food was served in a timely manner. I ended up ordering the same thing I had last time. Nachos were exactly the same. Taco salad was better. Shell was much less greasy. I enjoy the verde sauce, the hot sauce is good too. My fiancé had all positive feedback of his enchilada. Reasonably priced too. Nachos and both meals for $24. read more

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First time customer here and walking it the restaurant itself is beautiful and very inviting staff is friendly and prices are decent. I had ordered a burrito, hungry and excited to dive in, I hadn't realized until 3/4 into my meal that there was a black hair on my plate along with one on the side of my burrito I kept it cool and addressed it to the lady at the front counter. there wasn't much hospitality shown in this moment nor was anything discussed or discounted. I will not make my way back to this place in the future. read more

This is the best Mexican restaurant since I moved here from IL!!! Mole is the best and tamales are to die for!!!

Love the Zarape! Low key family place with great food Come here before you go to the Fulton or Zoetropolis or a night on the town read more

So we stopped in for dinner last night upon a recommendation from a friend. We started out with the house made guac and it was delicious. For the price of it, it was absolutely worth it! We each ordered two tacos and a tamale. Honestly I thought I'd still be hungry and halfway through the second taco, I hit the wall! We each ordered the El Mexicana taco, one with beef and one with carnitas. It has cactus on it, which I've never had and it had me wanting more. It does say that it comes with potatoes. What surprise it was when the potatoes were French fries. I've never had a taco with fries in and it I'd eat 10 more of them (if only they weren't so filling). I then ordered the maiz con rajas taco, which was just yummy. Rice, cheese, and corn, oh my. The spouse ordered the arroz l, frijoles con queso - she enjoyed it. We also got the veggie tamale and I was so full and made my self push through eating it. These tacos will fill you up and you will want more. They also bring our 3 salsas for you. A mild, a green tomatillo salsa, and a hot salsa. I love hot so I was like "watch this". It doesn't taste hot at first and then it was "oh baby Jesus" hot, but in a good way. I put all of them on my tacos and tamale. This place was so good and we can't wait to come back to "eat our way through the menu" read more

Cocina Mexicana - Chips and house made guac! - Mexican Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

If you are looking for Mexican cuisine that is far more authentic than Taco Bell, this is a good choice for you. There are a couple of items that were not exactly to my taste, but I could tell were of good quality and would appeal to other's taste. A prime example of this was the guacamole. It had just the right texture (slightly chunky), but it was a bit too salty and had too much lime juice for my taste. One thing I loved was being able to buy simple flour tortillas at only 50c each. I enjoy slathering them with a bit of butter for a snack at home and theirs was quite tasty. The best thing on the menu was the chimichanga meal. The thing was chock full of fantastic ingredients, especially the kind of cheese they use. The sides were also good. I really enjoyed the pinto beans but the rice, although a great texture, was missing a bit of seasoning. My granddaughter raved about her tamales. Last, but not least were the desserts. I loved my flan. The texture and flavor of the custard was right on point. My granddaughter chose the Tres Leche cake with peaches inside. She really enjoyed hers. She also tried the Mexican Hot Chocolate and declared that it was well made too. The prices are very reasonable, and we have been back to visit 3 times in one week, so you know we like this place. I'd give it more like a 4 1/2 star rating than a simple 4 star overall. read more

Good food and inexpensive. Parking around that area is hard to find. The sauces they bring you are good but the salsa was my favorite. I used that on my tacos read more

Food is bland. Hardly any flavor. Man at counter was not very nice. Will not be back because of him. Told him "you bitch too much".

Really , really good tacos I can honestly say I've never had a Bad experience. I come here frequently because of it being so close to my shop. The 2 young men running the counter are always super friendly and attentive. The salsa verde and mild/hot sauces are a win. And they always have my lime Mexican soda on deck. 5 stars from me. Highly recommended. read more

Cocina Mexicana - Mexican Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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Food: 3/5 Atmosphere: 4/5 Value: 2/5 Service: 3/5 Total Score: 12/20 Family Factor: 3/5 While not specifically geared towards family, they do have a nice kids menu and my kids did finish all their quesadillas. This spot brings a nice open floor plan and good ambiance but fails to deliver quality to reflect its prices. Eggs were over cooked in chilequiles. Mole sauce was good. FYI no alcohol sold here. read more

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As a Southern California native, I'm a lover of Mexican food, so it was great to see a Mexican restaurant during our trip to Lancaster and that they had vegan options. I had a veggie burrito, which was pretty good. My family also enjoyed their meals. They were very accommodating with my children's picky diets. Only downfall was the chips and salsa weren't free, but oh well. read more

This new Mexican Restaurant is Awesome in so many ways! The owners are local and have come from poverty in Mexico (all legally) and now are putting their daughter through Dartmouth! They are kind very hardworking and extremely inspirational !!Even to Americans! The food here is beyond YUMMY! It is great Mexican with the BEST of American Mexican with TRUE Mexican tastes and ingrediants !! I promise you will not ONLY Absolutely love the people but the food is Great! Lola once a chef puts his touch in for a great meal in every way!! read more

Stopped in after a volleyball tournament and the food and service were amazin!!!!! Pricing was perfect for the portion size.

The food wasn't Mexicana at all. The food was over seasoned and not authentic. It wasn't good at all. The service was ok at best, I had to request a water refill which didn't even get ice. May seem petty, however it is rough to be in there to eat. Better options out there read more

I like to support businesses, but the food had as much flavor as my water. It was tasteless. The only reason we ate was bc we were so hungry. The chorizo dip was the biggest disappointment due to the lack of flavor. I've never had anything that included chorizo with a bland taste. It was also so greasy. This southern girl likes a little flavor. read more

Vibrant and lively little Mexican restraunt in the heart of the city. The service is always friendly, and the food is some of my favorite locally. Everything is cheap (unless you load up all your tacos like myself) and of superb quality. I will forever recommend chips and guac to start, and to finish it off with chicken tacos with all the toppings. read more

Cocina Mexicana - Mexican Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

This is a go to spot for us! The taco arabe is delicious! Definitely the place to go for tacos in town.

Great Authentic Food Amazing Kind Servers I recommend Came here with the fam, they all loved it!!! Ambiance cool too

Unique recipes... vegetarian friendly. Authentic decor. Friendly service. BYOB. What more could you want!

Fantastic authentic Mexican food! My grandmother was from Sinaloa Mexico, and eating here is like teleporting to Mexico for a meal! It is fantastic, I have never had anything that wasn't spectacular here, and the owner and employees are friendly, nice, and do a great job. read more

For Mexican food this place is 5/5. Best authentic Mexican I have had besides in Phoenix Arizona. Tamales were very good. Many menu items not commonly found in local Mexican restaurants. Don't come here expecting all you can eat chips and salsa. This a great place and I'll be back. read more

This taco place is a little hard to find, but definitely a good place to stop in if you're looking for some tacos. It's not well labeled on the outside, so use maps to help. The inside is a little small but has ample seating. Decor is genuine Mexican tapestry and art. The selection of tacos is enormous-everything you could imagine. I got a chicken, ground beef, and Americana taco (pick your meat plus cactus, avocado, and "potatoes" which are actually fries). Tacos are served on two flour tortillas that taste so fresh that you know they're homemade. They charge extra by toppings, including pico de gallo, lettuce, cheese, sour cream, etc. I would recommend getting a max of two toppings, otherwise the tacos get a little overstuffed and hard to eat. I got cheese and pico de gallo which I thought was great. They also have a large selection of Mexican sodas which are on a WHOLE new level. The flavor is sweet and not artificial at all. Guava and tangerine are both great options. Service was kind and prompt. Our food tasted great and a full meal only costed about $10. read more

Cocina Mexicana - Mexican Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Out of eight of us, half of us were satisfied. One of us sent our food back and replaced it with a quesadilla. At most restaurants they either charge you for the dish you ordered instead or they completely comp your meal, this place tried to charge us for both dishes. When we said something to the waiter he said "well there was nothing wrong with the burrito, he just didn't like it." My husband literally only ate two bites of the entire thing. They eventually took it off. The actual building is small and its cramped. There's little to no cool air. It's very stuffy. They charge you for chips and Salsa. If you're going to charge for chips, at least put more then 10 chips in the basket. The pico was very fresh but lacking in flavor. The guacamole is really good too. But if I lived here, I'd NEVER go back based on the poor customer service we received. read more

What a cute little place! The service was great. The food was to die for!!! I got the chicken grilled chimichangas - they were so good! The rice was so tasty. I don't like the congealed mass of refried/pinto beans you get at chain restaurants - these were awesome! read more

The food is good, prices are cheap, customer service is excellent, what more do you want!

I've eaten here a few times. And I really want to love it, being that I love authentic Mexican cuisine. However, with each order, the food continues to be underwhelming. Everything I have had has either been really greasy, over cooked, or lacking in flavor. read more

I came here for lunch with a group of fellow students while at a convention in Lancaster. It wasn't far from the convention center, so we decided to check it out. They have an interesting dynamic; they give you menus at the table and then you have to order at the cash register. I ordered the vegetarian cheese enchiladas. They were ready quickly, which is nice since we were on a time crunch. I live in an area with a very high Mexican population, so I know authentic Mexican food when I taste it. This place was alright. The enchiladas were definitely not my favorite, but they were not bad. My friends said they really enjoyed the burritos and the chips. Maybe I'd try that if I ended up eating here again. read more