Continues to get better worse. Shocker. If people in this town would take time to experience authentic Mexican food, they'd see how this place is gravitating to another cookie cutter Taco Bell/Chapolte offshoot that should be ashamed to even claim it's Mexican. But, they don't, so it continues to get rave reviews while spiraling ever further into the over Americanized pit of slop pretty much every other "Mexican" restaurant does. read more

Great food and service! Fresh Spinach and cheese quesadilla with side of tasty Guacamole. Would definitely return. read more

El Mariachi - SPINACH & CHEESE QUESADILLA - Mexican Near Me - Shippensburg, Pennsylvania

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Delicious food, huge menu with tons of options, amazing frozen margaritas, nice atmosphere and great price. Couldn't ask for more!

Right off the route 81.......service was quick and food was AWESOME. The sampler appetizer was great.....it's got everything you want; chicken tenders, taquitos, and a spinach quesadilla (great combo of stuff). WITH small sides of queso sauce and guacamole.......todo muy bien!!! read more

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Very good food, drinks and service A great place to go and lots of selection to choose from read more

This is considered on of the best restaurants in town. It's OK Very busy on a Friday night. The was damage in our booth, but we could sit. The margarita did not seem to have much tequila. The food, while good portions and presentation, really lacked any flavor. Being from New England, I know bland. and this was bland. But it was filling. There really isn't much to choose from in this town. Chipotle or Taco Bell offerings might have move TexMex flavoring. read more

I agree with other reviewers that the salsa and chips are a good indication of if a Mexican restaurant is a make or break restaurant and hands down we had 2 orders;) Also they hands down have had the best fajitas de alambre ever tasted. Cudos to having such an awesome tasting experience! read more

Best Mexican food around. The staff is always super nice and the service is excellent.

Great nachos supreme. Good margaritas. My taco salad was just okay. My friends enjoyed the chicken enchiladas with spinach, and burritos steak carnitas. Yummy desserts. Nice service and atmosphere read more

Being from California AND Mexican, we were very cautious to try this restaurant. The salsa makes or breaks a Mexican restaurant for me! I am happy to say we went through 2 bowls of salsa and 2 baskets of chips!! The carne asada was just like at home! Came with all the fixings! The Fajitas de alambre was delicious as well! We will definitely be back for another 3 or 4 meals while we are in town! All the taste of California that we expect when at a Mexican restaurant you can find here at El Mariachi restaurant. Shippensburg PA read more

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I always get great service, and they make you feel welcome. Never had a bad meal and it's always on point!

Absolutely fantastic the food is very good quality at a very good price. The service is very quick and helpful and the place itself is decorated very nice. read more

Good food, good prices, good service, cool vibe and great location has a lot of choices of food

Bought a burrito grande and choose beef, thinking it was ground beef. It was not! It was steak but not good steak. It was disgustingly fatty. Had to pick all the steak out before I could eat it. read more

Food was fast and came out HOT. Best quality I've had from this restaurant yet. Restaurant was clean and maintained and waiter was polite.

Stopped here for lunch after a college visit. The food was very good. I had the Enchiladas Tricolor with corn tortillas and my son had Carnitas Almuerzo and the Horchata drink. He really liked the drink too! And the salsa was fantastic that came out with the chips. We asked for more of that. The Wait staff was super friendly. Very themed inside with music to match. Nicely decorated place and was comfortable. Would stop here again. read more

Good food and friendly staff. They never disappoint. Also, Grubhub is a quick and friendly service.

Excellent food, excellent service. You probably won't find better Mexican food in the area.

As soon as you enter you're taken back with the colors, decor, and even the staff; A true authentic ambiance of traditional Mexican culture. The service is very welcoming, friendly, and attentive. The food is truly the best you will find in all Shippensburg. I'm a trucker from San Antonio, Texas. I know a good Mexican dish when I eat one. And you aren't gonna find anything this good anywhere else in this town. This is truly a diamond in the rough.. read more

Been here 2 times. Both were very good. Very fast service, and friendly service as well. Real Mexican food. Real good. Eating area was clean and in order. Prices very good as well. read more

They have great food there. And it tastes real good. I know because I have gone there.

If you're into bland tasteless food this is your place. This is the third time I have been here. On the first two occasions the food was just editable which they try to make up for with huge portions. Tonight tried order take out. Was given a menu and I left after 25 min without anyone taking my order, but they did seat tables and take drink orders. Just ignored me and pretended I didn't exist. If your food is just passable you can't afford to force people away. Save your money and make the trip to Harrisburg's west shore. read more

I tried them after they first opened. Very good food, arrived hot and service was fast. Been back a couple other times with no issues at all. Great selection as well. read more

Delicious and great service! Our go to date night restaurant! Fiesta MariachiQueso Blanco read more

Seated quickly, staff very friendly and quick service!! Salsa and chips are delish! Queso is amazing! We tried chicken enchiladas and chicken tacos both were better then expected! We will definitely be revisiting!! read more

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Best Mexican restaurant in Chambersburg Shippensburg area. Food is presented well and so flavorful. I hate when is all covered in cheese so you don't know what you have. Plus the meat inside has flavor!!?? Love this place! read more

El Mariachi - Enchiladas poblano. Best ever!!! - Mexican Near Me - Shippensburg, Pennsylvania

Food service professional review: If your looking for authentic non gringa/gringo food, this isn't the place. In town to visit family we decided to try this place. It was pretty crowded for a Friday night. Service was attentive, fast, but somewhat unorganized. We had multiple people stop by the table asking if we needed to place an order, or offering to get us a check while we were waiting on something. Food was what I would consider "American style Mexican". If you're used to a authentic, homemade Latina/Latino kitchen this is going to taste very bland to you. No flavor really at all, no spice, no heat, unfortunately bland. If you've traveled, lived, or are from a Central American country don't expect that type of flavor here. This is very obviously directed at what people think Americans think Mexican food is. Problem is...it is an outdated trend that really needs to go away. Give me some hole-in-wall shack that is Spanish speaking only, that's cool, I also speak Spanish. Give me fresh ingredients, authentic recipes, and flavor. Oh yes, and please do NOT call a fried tortilla with cinnamon sugar on it a sopapilla. OMG! Really Sorry, can't recommend this place. read more

I haven't dined in yet, I'm working to remedy that. But, based on the food I highly recommend this place. The man on the phone was very nice to me. I've tried the Burrito Poblano if you like Mole Negro. I've had the carnitas especial several times now, also fantastic, some of the very best I've had. The tomatilla salsa and Pico de Gallo are great. The queso blanco dip and salsa are slightly on the spicier side for those who are sensitive to the heat. But they are both great. The Arroz con Pollo is also wonderful, the bed of rice is soaked in queso Blanco and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I also highly recommend the Fiesta platter (I think that's the name) it comes with one chicken and one beef taquito, a chicken chimichanga, and a quesadilla, very good! The enchiladas are also really good, my favorite of theirs is the shredded beef enchiladas. Also, warning, the salsa verde is also on the spicier side. I really need to take a visit in person. This is the best Mexican (American-style Mexican) place in the area. Much much much better than Montezumas. read more

Very good Mexican food, they have even made a dish that was not on their menu, but on the menu in chambersburg.

Delicious food with quick service. I had the lunch version of the fajita quesadilla and oh my goodness was it delicious!!!! I cleaned my entire plate and was so full I couldn't eat for the rest of the day! read more

First time visiting this authentic Mexican restaurant. Very large menu with many offerings & good quality portions! I also recommend the beef nachos with queso. You also get free chips & salsa, so that's a plus! read more

El Mariachi - Huarache Ranchero (rib-eye) - Mexican Near Me - Shippensburg, Pennsylvania

Fast and tasty. Wasn't expecting to find a decent Mexican food place in town. Portions are big for the price. Service was great. If you like your salsa on the hot side you need to ask for it. read more

Now I'm not typically a Mexican Food guy, but this place was pretty alright. I'm a big fan of the aesthetics, very authentic, really reeling you in and inviting you. The menu is absolutely HUGE, with a lot of options if you're into that kinda thing. The food is always hot and fresh, and overall not a bad experience, just personally not my cup of tea. Go here if you want some good Mexican with an Authentic Experience. P.S: Shoutouts to Taylor Woodward read more

We love this place! The service is amazing, they are incredibly sweet and ensure that you want for nothing. The food came out quickly, was delicious and large portions. We definitely recommend them! read more

My wife and I were first timers. Ordered Chicken and Steak Fajitas. The rice and refried beans were cold. The steak was very tough and rubbery. Had to ask the waiter 3 times for napkins. I spoke to the manager. He offered no apology, no refund, no discount, nothing. He just "That's good to know" and walked away. We won't be back! read more

Food was AMAZING! We had the arroz con pollo and fajita burrito. Both were wonderful. Service is great too!

We were driving thru Shippensburg and stopped for the night. Looking at reviews we chose El Mariachi for dinner. Tables are nicely spread apart for we social distancing people. Guacamole was great as were the chips!! Burrito Campesino was yummy, with spicy rice and a delicious cheese sauce. My husband enjoyed the mariachi fajita. Our server was delightful. Highly recommended, and they are working on their liquor license. read more

Fabulous food and excellent service. Can't wait till they have their liquor license and can have a margarita or beer with your Mexican food‼

Great new restaurant. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. It's quite large inside. The menu has a nice variety.

This place is great! Something we've needed for SO long in Ship. I am in love with their food. Fresh, well prepared and absolutely delicious. Give them a try! read more