El Limon Downingtown

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Food was good and fresh. Beware of the red sauce, it's spicy spicy. Appreciated that the rice was authentic Mexican rice. I tried Taco Mar across the street and their Mexican rice tastes like white rice with sazon so stick with El Limon if you're looking for an authentic taste. Also liked that the shrimp quesadilla came with toppings. Cheese and shrimp just aren't good without some additional flavor. read more

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Can't beat El Limon, Downingtown IMHO. Consistently excellent food and service. Staff is super-nice. A little while back, after an oversight on a takeout order that I didn't even bother to bring up at the time, THEY remembered and rectified when I returned the next time! A top go-to restaurant for me. read more

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Kate M.

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I've experienced very friendly service each time I've stopped in! No major complaints about the food, it's legitimate Mexican and offers good potion sizes. Their fajita vegetables are really flavorful, and all the different meats I e I personally prefer Plaza Azteca's burritos but it's a of a drive for me. El Limon is close by and still hits the spot. read more

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Angelica B.

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I loveeeee the el pastor tacos and the horchata. Absolutely delicious! Service is always fast and pleasant. BYOB and they also offer complimentary margaritas. It is a laid back environment, not fine dining. read more

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Ashley C.

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3 years ago

Honestly... not a huge fan. Was super unimpressed & disappointed when I showed up here. It's great for a hole in the wall place that doesn't offer free chips & salsa & definitely no cheese dip or anything really similar. It appears very small, intimate & family owned. I love Mexican type restaurants & here just ordered some soft tacos- which were very basic & would have tasted better had I made them at home from a taco box kit. Maybe we missed the mark on what to order but there wasn't much guidance from staff on that or anything that really even caught my eye on the menu. read more

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Anisa A.

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4 years ago

This is place is amazing!! The food is authentic, and it's delicious The waitress was super friendly as well, and she was fast with our orders! I'll definitely be coming here again. It's close, and it's the best Mexican food I've had in a LONG time. Thank you read more

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Debra L.

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I had ground beef soft tacos on flour tortillas. It was very authentic and very good.

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Sam F.

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4 years ago

Always friendly and good service. I had delivered from here a bunch but hadn't gone until now. The food is good and at a good price. Hope to return when craving some solid Mexican food. read more

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Jason J.

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Enchiladas Roja. The Roja tastes like campbells tomato soup with a dash of cayenne. No color on the tortillas. Certainly seems like they were just rolled up and had some sauce thrown on top. No sign of them being baked. No melted cheesy goodness on top. Truly disappointing. The girlfriend seems to like her her tacos luckily read more

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Greysmoke E.

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We've tried this place five times as of today, including two dine-in visits and one delivery order for 15 people. In a word, it's spectacular. The tomatillo sauce is rich in flavor, they offer a very nice mole sauce as an alternative, and the carnitas are especially good--not at all greasy as one usually encounters. The Al pastor is also quite good. A special surprise are the tamales in pork or chicken. They're often made of fairly coarse flour at restaurants in this area, but El Limon's are exceptional. There's another El Limon in Malvern, but I can't visit. I won't even do delivery from there. It's connected to a market that's stocked with some kind of detergent product that I'm extremely allergic to. With the Downingtown location that's not a problem. Great restaurant, the best Mexican food in the area IMHO, reasonably priced, with outstanding service. read more

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Dawna H.

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Love the veggie tacos! Carrots, mushrooms, and zucchini with onions and cilantro. Usually get food to go! read more

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Ordered takeout from here a few weeks ago on a Saturday night. Lots of takeout fleeing out the door while there was one set of outdoor diners. Food here was very good and I would order from here again but somehow I remember the food from the Malvern location a few years ago being somewhat better. I usually end up with enchiladas- Other dining partners with soft tacos and quesadillas. Nothing unexpected on the menu. I would warn anyone ordering from here that the storefront is not visible from Lancaster Ave. it shares the location with Rita's water ice. Go down the side street and El Limon faces the side street. read more

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Kerry-lyn K.

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Perfect food for delivery! They listened to all of our special requests and the food was delivered quickly. Second time being super happy with our meal here!! read more

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Kiesha S.

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I ordered this when I visited my sister. The delivery was fast and still hot. It was good! I would definitely order again when I visit. read more

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America F.

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Excellent, friendly service, great prices and clean restaurant. The Birria tacos and tamales were amazing. The tamales being the best I have ever had at a restaurant. Will def be back. I highly recommend. read more

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JoAnn L.

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We were at a lacrosse tournament for the weekend and wanted something quick and tasty after a long hot day... well this was a wonderful find. The ambiance was understated but the food was delicious, authentic and reasonably priced. We all raved about our meals we ordered burritos, tacos, tostados, nachos, quesadillas, guacamole and salsa! They give two complimentary margaritas for each adult! Will not disappoint. read more

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Tim R.

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We went with friends and really enjoyed this place. Nice servers and good food. We had burritos, enchiladas, and tacos. Everyone loved it. No complaints. read more

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Emilie G.

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I couldn't be happier with my dining experience at El Limon. The menu has a wide variety of apps, entrees, sides, drinks and desserts with clear descriptions, and even some photos. The prices are extremely fair for the portions served. The ingredients were fresh and the tacos were authentic. Our server, Chase, was kind, welcoming, knowledgeable, efficient and provided exceptional service. He even remembered my parents from their previous trip here, and gave our roses to all the mothers on Mother's Day!! I would recommend El Limone to anyone looking for delicious, fairly priced food and am looking forward to returning. read more

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M. C.

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Hard pass on this site. The server kept trying to hustle us out of the restaurant. From trying to take our plates when we were still eating to bringing the check after she brought out the food, this was overall a bad experience. The Malvern spot blows this one out of the water. Very telling also that corporate did not even respond to our comments. This small mid managed spot probably won't be here too long, especially when there are nicer and better managed options close by. Shame. read more

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Barbara W.

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The food is amazing here and the people are very nice. You won't be let down. They have great service that is fast.

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Pamela L.

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4 years ago

Very tender meat! Our family had dinner here. We had torta, burrito, and tacos. Meat varied from lengua, asada, to carnitas. All very delicious. read more

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Jane C.

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3 years ago

I had seen the sign pointing to this newer Mexican restaurant in Downingtown, which is located behind Rita's. My friend and I each got take-out and a drink. I was glad to see this cooling Mango. I ordered 2 churista tacos, soft shells with both red and green hot sauces on the side. Service was friendly, the food was just right. We definitely will stop there again to not only enjoy another dish but to support a local business. read more

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Renee F.

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Second time ordering from this place. It was ready ahead of time and packaged well for travel. The absolute best guacamole I've ever had with just a touch of heat. Delicious. We ordered the chicken tacos for my picky son, he gobbled them down. The food was very tasty. We would definitely be back for more. read more

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Amy Q.

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My original review only showed 4 stars when I gave it 5. Wanted to update to reflect 5 stars.

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Hannah L.

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We've driven past the location so many times, but never thought much of it. Until tonight, when we were craving Mexican food. We ordered nachos, a burritos, a quesadilla, and chips and salsa. I was incredibly impressed with how fresh and delicious everything was. The chips tasted like they were made right in the restaurant, and I loved them! Can't wait to go back! read more

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Nathan T.

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5 years ago

Best Mexican food in Downingtown. We've eaten at the restaurant and have gotten takeout and the service and food has been excellent each time. So glad this location opened. read more

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John W.

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Really great Mexican comfort food. The cubana torta was excellent- it had chorizo and egg and pickled jalapeño

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Allison S.

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Very authentic food. We really enjoyed the burritos. Fast service and great staff. We ordered out and loved it.

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Bill S.

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5 years ago

Certainly not El limon Malvern! Mole sauce was still awesome, but the rest was very weak. Enchiladas very low on Al Pastor. So cold when it came out had to send back to microwave. Still barely hot when came out. Disappointed because El Limon in Malvern so damned good. Next time there or just head to Kennett. They won't see me here ever again. read more

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84 W Lancaster Ave
Downingtown, PA 19335
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(484) 364-4865
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http://www.ellimontaquerias.com

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What time does El Limon Downingtown open?

El Limon Downingtown opens at 10:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does El Limon Downingtown close?

El Limon Downingtown closes at 10:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.El Limon Downingtown closes at 9:30 PM on Sunday.

Mon-Sat 10:30 AM - 10:00 PMSun 10:30 AM - 9:30 PM

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Does El Limon Downingtown take credit cards?

Yes, El Limon Downingtown takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does El Limon Downingtown have catering options?

Yes, El Limon Downingtown does have catering options.

Does El Limon Downingtown serve alcohol?

No, El Limon Downingtown does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does El Limon Downingtown have TVs?

Yes, El Limon Downingtown has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does El Limon Downingtown have bike parking?

Yes, El Limon Downingtown has bike parking.

Does El Limon Downingtown have outdoor seating?

Yes, El Limon Downingtown has outdoor seating options.

Does El Limon Downingtown have parking?

Yes, El Limon Downingtown has parking options.

Other Amenities

Is El Limon Downingtown wheelchair accessible?

Yes, El Limon Downingtown is wheelchair accessible.

Does El Limon Downingtown have free WiFi?

Yes, El Limon Downingtown has free WiFi.

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