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    El Buen Amigo

    4.7 (48 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Jorge R.

    This is a hidden gem near Scranton. We were visiting the Lackawanna Coal Mine nearby and were looking for a place to eat. At first glance we nearly missed it, as it was in a residential neighborhood and looked like a house. We checked it out and are so glad we did! We were promptly seated, the place was cozy and inviting. The food was authentic and very fresh. The guacamole was to die for! I'm a big fan of guacamole and I found this one to be exceptionally creamy and with plenty of delicious lime flavor. Outstanding. I also enjoyed the fish fajitas which were filling and packed with flavor. The chips and salsa were also really good. I asked for hot sauce and they brought me a really nice batch of homemade hotness. Loved it. If we're ever in the area again we'll definitely be back to the Amigo for great Mexican food - I recommend you check it out too!

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    Jackie S.

    What a great gem. Being from Miami, we were a bit skeptical of eating at a hidden location that looks like a home. We are just not used to that. We found the restaurant on Yelp and saw the great reviews. Thankfully we decided to give it a try. This is literally a hidden gem. The food was fantastic and the service was great. The salsa and chips are home made. The guacamole was super fresh with a hint of lime. The guacamole was soooo good. Even my son who is 10 was eating most of it. I ordered the chicken fajitas and I subbed out the tortillas for a small salad. Just trying to keep health. The chicken was fresh and the favors delicious. My husband had the grilled fish. He used the tortillas to turn it into tacos. He loved his food as well. I highly recommend trying this small restaurant. The food seems authentic and the flavors delicious.

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    Ernesto Tito A.

    DELICIOUS!!!! Authentic Mexican food!!! Just what I needed, food from home! Give this place a try and let me know ;) Appetizer was : Queso fundido with Chips & salsa. Then ordered the Soft Tacos (Al pastor) very very delicious! Flavor of the Pastor is authentic on corn homemade tortillas Second plate was : Chicken Flautas. Rolled up on the home made corn tortillas they have different salsas that you must try (some have a good kick to them) My experience was 11/10 definitely recommend and I'll be back when I'm around here Delicioso!

    Al Pastor Tacos - Very good
    Edward P.

    Definitely a good option for tacos in Scranton. I can't speak to any of their other food but the tacos are excellent.. They make their own tortillas on site and you can definitely tell the difference. I had the Marinated Pork Tacos which are packed with an incredible amount of flavor. Definitely looking forward to trying other dishes when they open for indoor dining.

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    Soft taco Al pastor are amazing!! Highly recommend!! Very fresh homemade chips, guacamole and salsa

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    Alexis M.

    Delicious ! Cute little Hidden gem with amazing food. The desserts are also delicious too! We tried the tres leches and the flan . The server was also very nice , I would definitely recommend this spot !

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    Steve J.

    This off the beaten path spot is great. Super fresh food, tacos, tostada's, nachos, everything was great. The service was beyond good.

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    Amazing! Fantastic service and incredible food. Much bigger on inside than I expected. Will definitely be back.

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    11 months ago

    Great authentic food. Try the lingua tacos, and don't miss the Mexican corn. Great tortillas. Great everything.

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    Luis C.

    It was our pleasure to serve all you family thanks a lot

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    Thank you for this beautiful words we really appreciate.

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    Thank you very much for your review we really appreciate it,,

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    5 years ago

    Our absolute favorite authentic Mexican food. Always delicious. Super clean and friendly.

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    5 years ago

    Holy cow. NYC quality Mexican takeout. Don't be a fool, get the pork al pastor burrito.

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    Foods always fresh and amazing would definitely recommend if your looking for some great authentic Mexican!

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    Tasty spot. One of my friends got me some tacos from here when they initially opened. Immediately…read morethought they were some of the best tacos in Scranny and had to experience some of their other flavors. I had a long day at work and did not feel like making dinner so I decided to grab a classic plate of enchiladas for takeout. Never really had enchilada like this but they were some of my favorites. Very rich red sauce. Well-cooked and tender chicken that had the perfect bite every time. The cheese was light and profuse. I finished the entire meal in one sitting although realistically this could feed 2 ppl. Although they could be misconstrued as sidekicks, the rice and beans were the star of the show. They were incredible and savory. I may just get these if I were alone.

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