Best taqueria in Scranton hands down. Located on a quiet residential street, street parking is easy to find. House made tortilla chips and tortillas that are available to purchase but best to order them for there with their guac. Mini dining room area, good for large groups or small. The family that runs it is so kind and helpful when it comes to menu suggestions! One of my family's go to spots growing up and this visit was just as amazing as the rest! Def show them some love. read more

El Buen Amigo - Mexican Near Me - Scranton, Pennsylvania

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Delicious Mexican food. Great service, food came out fairly quickly, which was great since we were starving :) strawberry margarita was yummy, tasted like fresh summer strawberries. read more

El Buen Amigo - Strawberry margarita - Mexican Near Me - Scranton, Pennsylvania

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

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

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! read more

El Buen Amigo - a dining room - Mexican Near Me - Scranton, Pennsylvania

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. read more

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This food is so good that if you eat Mexican food anywhere else you're, in some sense, just kidding yourself It is simply the best tasting FRESHEST, most authentic ever read more

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! read more

El Buen Amigo - Tacos Al Pastor , Flautas con arroz - Mexican Near Me - Scranton, Pennsylvania

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. read more

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

El Buen Amigo - Soft taco Al pastor Soft Taco - Mexican Near Me - Scranton, Pennsylvania

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We had made a reservation for a group of 11. They were waiting for us and greeted us with a smile. They had set up a wonderful table. All appetizers and food that was ordered tasted great. Members of the group that did not care for guacamole liked theirs. All ages loved what they ordered. Service was prompt. read more

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 ! read more

El Buen Amigo - Birria tacos delicious - Mexican Near Me - Scranton, Pennsylvania

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

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I am only giving the 2 stars because the waitress was very nice, and the restaurant was quant, clean, and comfortable. But the food absolutely sucked!! Maybe the cook was having a bad day. I was so psyched to visit this place due to all the rave reviews. I ordered the 4 taco meal; 2 steak & 2 chicken tacos. I chose to eat the steak taco first. It was like chewing shoe leather. Extremely dry and tasteless. There was absolutely no flavor. I then tried the chicken taco with the same results. It was as though the steak and chicken was cooked (without any spices) hours in advance and sat in some container thus drying out the meat. I really wanted to like the food, but it was repulsive. Had to smother the tacos in the sauces that were on the table to make them semi-palatable. Sorry for the negative review, but if nothing is said, no improvements will be made. read more

Every community should have a gem of a restaurant like this. Fabulous fresh offerings. Not overly sauced. Not ruined but americanism. Do not give it a second thought, go here. Byob read more

After three visits I think this is easily the best Mexican in the Scranton area. They have fresh made corn tortillas, guacamole, and chipotle Mayo all available for sale so you can have the essentials on hand at home for your very own fiesta - but what they serve onsite and to go is also worth a try. There are tamales on the weekend and they are also vegetarian and vegan friendly which is a plus!! They are a great addition to the fresh Mexican available in this city. read more

Best Mexican I've had north of the border. And service with a smile. I'd go back just for the corn chips, made on the premises. If you've never had homemade corn chips and salsa before, they are a completely different product than the garbage you find in the supermarket! I'd call this my 4th favorite Scranton restaurant but the best value. Those ahead of it cost 3x more! read more

The best Mexican food I've ever had in PA. Absolutely delicious. The tortilla chips are the best I've ever had and the birria tacos as well. And they are super sweet and attentive as well. read more

These tacos Al pastor are some of the best tacos Al pastor I've ever had (this is coming from a first gen Mexican American) and I've tried a lot of tacos lol! These are the real deal! Honestly, everything that I've had here is delicious! I would consider pairing it with either una agua de horchata or una agua de jamaica, if you want authentic Mexican waters! Highly recommend!! read more

El Buen Amigo - Tacos Al Pastor - Mexican Near Me - Scranton, Pennsylvania

My friends and I made reservations here one weekend. The reviews were great so we tried it. Odd little place on a side street. It was clean and decorated nicely.The waitress was friendly and very quick with our drinks,appetizer and food order. The meal was very good. Fresh, hot and plenty of it. We all agreed that it was great and we'd be back. Check this place out! read more

First time having this and it was some of the best Mexican food I've had in the valley. Spot on, above the top ingredients, quality is awesome, taste is fantastic. Get the quesadilla. I'd like to take a swim in their verde salsa. read more

The al pastor burrito is one of the best things I ever ate. Reasonably priced and the food is ready fast. I also love that I can get tiramisu with my Mexican food! read more

Yum, just yum!!! This place is so delicious! I am a new mom that exclusively breastfeeds and my food cannot have any dairy in it! Every time I have ordered from them, they have been able to accommodate and do so to perfection! I love the homemade taste of all the food including the guacamole. I love being able to order from here and know that my food is nutritious and delicious and safe for my baby girl. The food is fresh and like most homemade latin food, nutritious and filled with flavor! LOVE IT! read more

Amazing Mexican food and atmosphere. The nicest people you'll ever meet. OMG I can't stress how good this place is. Our meals ,desserts were all phenomenal. Wish we lived closer but we'll go there whenever we're near. read more

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My only regret is that I cannot give it more stars!!!! Excellent food. You can tell the food is cooked with love and they take pride in their business. Excellent value as well - extremely generous portions. Even the way our takeout was packaged was extremely neat and well organized. Lots of extra sauces and utensils/napkins. Highly recommended!!! Remember to tip well!!! read more

The best food we've had in a long time! The service and attention we were given was great. The atmosphere in the dining area was very clean and decorated to make us feel comfortable. I highly recommend this place to take your family. read more

This place is a true gem! The tacos al pastor we're delicious. Very authentic. Fresh tortillas and we bought a pound of tortillas to take with us. friendly staff and very accommodating. Family run business. We are so happy we found this place and highly recommend. Can't wait to come back! Gracias !! read more

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

The food was delish! Staff super friendly and quick service. So happy I stopped by today on a whim. The food is soooo fresh. I had the Burrito El Pastor (spicy pork with a pineapple sauce). It was amazing! The chips and salsa are so fresh! Definitely highly recommend! Great, reasonably priced kids menu too! read more

El Buen Amigo - Mexican Near Me - Scranton, Pennsylvania

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

This place serves an unusual combo of Italian and Mexican dishes. We kept it Mexican this time with a chicken burrito- for the price I thought it could have more flavor however the meat was tender and moist and the burrito was grilled on the exterior perfectly. Overall, I wish everything had more heat- even the salsa was mild enough for my 9 year old. I would give this place another try as they are new. Maybe they are just finding their stride. read more

El Buen Amigo - Chicken burrito - Mexican Near Me - Scranton, Pennsylvania

Fantastic food, friendly server, wow this is a jewel of Mexican flavor. The house made chips and salsa brought to the table at the beginning is only the start of great food. read more

This tiny restaurant is a great addition to the north scranton area. The interior is very nice, the service was prompt and very friendly. The food options range from Mexican to italian, in case anyone in your group is picky about ethnic food. The food is delicious, the tomatillo sauce is spicy and flavorful. The price range is around 10$ for a meal and about 6-7$ for an appetizer, I found it to be very affordable. My only disappointment was that the restaurant didnt have enough people enjoying lunch on a Saturday! This place is great! Comparable food would be hacienda volcan or chicanos in south side. Give it a try! read more

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

Such amazing food!!! I got the chicken chimichangas- the chicken was super tender and the tortilla was super soft but crunchy! The tiramisu was also super delicious!! Can't say enough good things :) read more

Great food and service. A little gem in scranton. Love the homemade food. Grab a bag of chips, tortillas and a few sauces to bring home after your meal. Clean adorable establishment. read more

This is the closest to California Mexican that I have had here in the area. They briefly had a stand in the Steamtown Mall serving freshly prepared burritos that are simply awesome. They know to warm the tortilla and melt the cheese to make a wonderfully warm burrito. Their salsas are some of the best I have had. I like the two spiciest ones. Add a kick to your burrito! Wish they'd stayed in the mall so I could walk over for lunch and get my Mexican craving taken care of. I am going to check out their business now that I know where it is :) read more

I usually get the chicken burrito, with mozzarella sticks ... and sometimes the chicken soft tacos if I'm in the mood for something lighter...their food is super fresh and one of the cleanest restaurants I order from since I don't cook...you won't be disappointed... read more

Decided to try takeout since dining rooms are closed because of the quarantine. Well, it was delicious! Though not posted, they had a lunch menu option which was perfect. I can't wait to be able to go and sit in the dining room again, but for now, takeout feeds the craving. Amazing business and super nice people. read more

I was so excited when this business moved to North Scranton and expanded into a full restaurant operation. I knew they made awesome fresh tortillas, chips, and guacamole; so, I was looking forward to trying their authentic Mexican dishes. My wife and I have really enjoyed the tacos (especially al pastor) and the dobladitas. My kids have loved the burritos and the Italian options, like shrimp scampi. The Mexican Cokes are a hit, too! The owners are very friendly and truly appreciative of their customers. Give El Buen Amigo a try! read more