This place sucks. The chicken nachos for appetizer was so salty and just crap. Our main course was complete opposite. No flavor at all. We should have made the drive to east york and gone to El Serrano. read more

We LOVE this place! The food is always hot and fresh and we've never had a bad meal. There is one waitress I would like to bring special attention to and that is Rosie. She always has a smile and sings while she works. She also remembers what our favorite orders are (or its because we eat here A LOT!) We will continue to come here to enjoy their amazing food and staff!!! read more

I went to El Rodeo for the first and last time yesterday. Starting off we walked in to the waiting area and waited for about 15 minutes before a hostess even acknowledged us. When we were finally seated it took an hour for our food to come out, when it did the enchiladas that I ordered were extremely bland not a bit of taste to them. I was so disappointed in the entire experience. read more

Okay. We received carry out. The not being hot was not their fault. However, the lack of flavor of any kind is. If I could only use one word it would be BLAND. Mexican food is delicious and I love it. Just not here. The tamale had the weirdest texture. Didn't taste like corn meal at all. The chicken was flavorless. I'm sorry but first time there = last time there. read more

I am so satisfied with my experience. This is a really fun Mexican style place. The colors are bright the decor is interesting and lively. The wait staff was very polite attentive and quick. The food was delicious. The manager at our hotel recommended this place to us and we are very grateful for it. The food was hot came out quickly and was more than filling. I had the Pepes combo which was well priced and very filling. We also had tacos and a burrito. The only things that I did not love about this place are that they charged for a second serving of chips and salsa which is some thing I'm not used to and if they would serve half portions of rice and instead serve beans. Those are kind of picky things things however and overall everything was wonderful. read more

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Went there for lunch, ordered soup was mostly flavored water, very little chicken or veggies, also ordered guacamole salad I received a plate of shredded lettuce, 1 small tomato wedge and about a tablespoon of guacamole.... TALK ABOUT A RIP-OFF, WILL NOT BE GOING BACK FIOR LUNCH! Guadalajara will get my future business for sure!!!! read more

This El Rodeo is very good. If you are going to one in this chain go to the one on Rt30 York. The one in Lemoyne is not nearly as good.

This was the first time eating here. My son wanted to eat at another Mexican restaurant I am less fond of and I suggested El Rodeo. They are also on the Get Upside App so you get some money back. The service was fast and we got our food quickly. You get your first bowl of chips and salsa free but you pay for more. First time I saw that. The salsa was somewhat bitter and thin but never the less my son and I tore it up. We like thicker salsa. I had the hard shell beef taco, the beef burrito, rice and refried beans. It was delicious. My son had the open burrito bowl. It didn't look like the picture but he wolfed it down. (Full disclosure, we had spent the day moving a family member into a new place and my son is 16 and lives in the gym.) My daughter and I had churros for dessert and I had a coffee. The churros were good and my coffee came in a mug. Bigger than expected. My son ordered the Especial de Mexico to go. He did not like that as much as the open burrito bowl. I got my wife a pineapple, chicken, and seafood dish that she liked. All in all I thought this to be a good dining experience and will definitely return. read more

I get the same thing everytime I eat here. We order out. So idk what the inside and staff is like. But the nachos supremo are amazing every time! read more

I was pretty disappointed with this restaurant. I was really looking forward to finding a great Mexican Restaurant, but this one let me down. The hostess and some of the other staff were sitting at a back table on their phones and laptops so it took a little bit to be seated. The hostess did not seem happy to be working at all. She barely spoke to us. The Eagles game was playing so I can't really blame everyone for being distracted but it seemed like a lot of the staff were just watching the game. Our waiter barely talked to us as well. We did get the chips, salsa and our drinks pretty quick which was nice. I did enjoy their salsa a lot, it had a little spice to it but it wasn't overwhelming. It took a bit to get our food. My tortilla for my meal was just a little tough/hard on outside. Our waiter really didn't come by at all. For the price you would have thought the portions would have been a little bigger. I'll be on the outlook out for another Mexican restaurant that I can try out. read more

El Rodeo - Mexican Near Me - York, Pennsylvania

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I went to this place with my sister and her 2 children. The place was doing a good amount of business when we walked in, and I was hopeful, as I love Mexican food. We were seated, and after about 10 minutes our flustered server came over to take our order. Before she was able to run off, I asked for chips, salsa, and some lime wedges. We got chip crumbs, murky salsa, and dried limes. Hoping the meal would be better, we were disappointed again, as we were served our lukewarm meals sans the black beans we asked for. We flagged the server, and asked for the beans which she promptly brought back. However, it was clear that they came directly from the can, no salt, pork-belly or spice added and not heated...flavorless! We asked for the check, and noticed that there was 20% gratuity included. Being a Bartender/Server myself, I found this very odd, as there were only 4 of us at the table, and 2 were children under 10. I asked the table behind me if there was gratuity added on there check, and they said "no". Being a fan of Scooby Doo, The Three Investigators, and The Hardy Boys, I decided to get to the bottom of this plot which was definitely thickening. I asked the Manager at the cash register why it was added, and he said "Because the computer randomly adds it to checks". I was flabbergasted! I told him to "remove the gratuity immediately, and it was clear that they were up to no good, which was comparable to the quality of the food which is only marginally authentic. We didn't ask for anything to be taken off the bill which clearly should have been comped, and he assumed that we would be bad tippers, which is why they added it, hoping it would slip by our eyes." He did remove the gratuity, and the black beans. We paid, tipped and left. I will NEVER return to that joke of a restaurant. It appears that customer service has gone the way of the Dodo Bird, particularly in this "Mexikitsch" eatery. You would do well to steer clear of this "Ol' Rodeo". read more

great food and nice workers. although i feel full after it's awesome!! the drinks are very tasty and desserts are delicious!

I'm afraid I must dissent from my friend Jason E.'s review. El Rodeo may not be authentic, but what they are is reliably satisfying. Service has almost invariably been *very* fast every time we've been. They make a good impression at the outset by serving fresh hot homemade tortilla chips and homemade salsa (heavy on the cilantro, thank goodness!) as soon as you sit down. The menu is conventional but lengthy, with pretty much every variation on the meat-tortilla-beans-lettuce-tomato-cheese theme one expects at an American Mexican restaurant. A lot of restaurants lose points for focusing on the entre and serving bland, generic sides; not El Rodeo. They stand out by serving genuinely tasty refried beans and seasoned rice with their dishes. I will refrain from speculating on the caloric cost incurred by El Rodeo's consistently good soul food. It's probably safe to assume that this is not the best place to go if you're on a diet. But for a fast, satisfying family meal in central York, you could do far worse. read more

El Rodeo is good. It's good, seriously. They have a super friendly staff, consistently hot and fresh food, and a fun atmosphere. It's certainly not hard-line-authentic mexican food, but it's a great dinner with friends or family. read more

I unfortunately haven't had good experiences here. The first times I came here, food was not the best quality. I understand I can't expect authentic mexican flavors but the quality of the ingredients can be better. Today I had big cravings for Mexican food so I gave it a try. To my surprise food tasted better than past times but I speak English/Spanish and it was so sad and upsetting how the waitresses where having this conversation with an American client who didn't speak Spanish and all the time they will cursing in Spanish about things he was saying. First they are working, so this behavior is unacceptable and second the rest of the clients also deserve respect while dinning there. Short story I would not recommend this place. read more

Friendly staff, consistently pleasant experience. Large menu and food always promptly and well prepared.

3.5 Stars Cool looking chairs and tables. One of the worst chile rellenos I've ever had. I guess I like the more authentic stuff. If you're into frajitas, yuppie-mex, etc. Than this is the place for you... If you want authentic Mexican. There's a lot more to be had. UPDATE: The following dish has earned El Rodeo an entire extra star. This dish alone is worth going to El Rodeo for... Molcajete Strips of steak served over a bed of rice in a special sauce with cheese and cilantro. Served with beans and three flour tortillas - $11.79 read more

I agree with the reviewer that said that El Rodeo doesn't make a very good chile rellenos. Try El Serrano off of Market Street for more authentic Mexican food. But for cheap American Mexican eats, El Rodeo can't be beat. Any of their combinations provide a massive amount of tasty, cheesy goodness that can be washed down by a pitcher of Dos Equis. I especially like their tamales. The beans are also very good, and not the throw-away that you sometimes find at Mexican restaurants. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, most of their lunch specials go for $4.20. You can't beat that! I get a beef chimichanga for lunch, eat half, and get another meal out of it for under five bucks. Sometimes it can feel like the waitstaff is ignoring you, but if you have a little patience, most of them are pretty nice. Overall, an extensive menu full of tasty, cheap treats. And did I mention, pitchers of Dos Equis?! read more

This is my very first written review ever! As a neighboring customer and have always enjoyed our meals here, I must say last night was our WORST food service ever! The hostess barely acknowledged us, threw menus on table and walked away. The Waiter was prompt and pleasant for the moment we saw him! Order taken, drinks, guacamole dip delivered partners meal delivered within 5-6 minutes(by a runner). The End ! Never got my meal and couldn't even get the attention of any staff. After 10 minutes finally stood, explained our concern and canceled the remaining order. At that time they looked at us as if we were from Mars! Asked for our check and politely left. Clean up your employees act!! read more

3.581 stars I've seen this movie before, I swear I have and that tune playing during the credits too! Been to mini-Mexican chains like this in the Northeast, Mason Dixon land and the Southeast. They cater to the gringos, like me, and those not like me. El Rodeo is more authentic than most food-wise although the bulk of the menu is heavily Americanized. The prices are quite decent and you can feed the family here for poco dollars and be quite full while getting your drink on. They have public service signs in Spanish and English that indicate if you dont' drink responsibly they will cut you off, or words to that effect. The room is large with cozy booths and tables. It gets crowded on weekends and you can wait at the bar(if you can find a seat) or on a bench. The bar is good spot if you are just two and you don't mind the traffic from the kitchen. They were playing (sat or cable feed?) Mexican music that wasn't quite Narcocorrido yet also not Mariachi with a healthy dose of Mex-Cowboy/Country. It had a good beat and you could stuff your face to it. The chips and salsa were thin crisp chips that might have been made on site, they tasted "muy fresco", and the salsa had a decent kick-in-the-pants, the guacamole side we ordered was less impressive, a bit bland. The chile rellenos appetizer/side was a bit heavy but it lasted only seconds. The Enchiladas Verdes was a also a bit heavy but I enjoyed it. The offspring ordered a dish that can only be described as Mexican "Chicken Parm" or Pollo Chilango, a new dish to me, again on the heavy side but he thoroughly enjoyed it. The stock Margaritas are sweet mix and a bit watered down (see disclaimer above), they also have a great selection of Mexican beers, not just the usual suspects. The service was friendly and speedy, we went before 7pm on a Saturday night it was at about 90% capacity and waited less than 15 minutes to be seated. *parking lot is big but tight watch yourself backing out. *NEMF not exactly mexican food but it'll do in a pinch, especially in an area where there are mostly mega-chains. *I did taste the presence of lard in the food so that's a data point for authenticity. read more

Recently ate lunch at this El Rodeo location...I've been to another one in Harrisburg before... THE GOOD... -easy to park -seated promptly -chips were okay -veggie fajitas were okay -pretty inexpensive THE BAD... -fajita veggies did not come out sizzling -not enough fajita soft shells -no pico di gallo -was an extra charge for hot sauce -salsa with chips could have been better -had to ask twelve hot sauce -service overall was lacking and the restaurant was pretty dead Overall, this experience was sub par. It wasn't awful, but pretty unlikely I'd return for reasons outlined above. read more

I chose this place on the way home from church with my Wife and wasn't sure what I was in the mood for. We sat at a table in the middle of the restaurant. We have been coming to this location for years and the layout is pretty standard with the bar as you walk in with booths on either side and tables in the center down to the front which is stepped down and has a window view of the highway. We ordered a queso fundido and we're practically full when our order came - I ordered the guadalajara special and she had a combo platter. I was barely able to finish and was almost feeling a little discomfort since the portion sizes are large. I was trying to clean my plate and the food was tasty so... August, my wife did not finish and took half home for dinner so you definitely get a lot for what you pay. I feel as though the seating layout is slightly crowded at times base on how busy they get, but on a Sunday afternoon it wasn't too bad. The food is better than average and they have American food choices for those who aren't as adventurous. I have ordered steak, seafood, mole, fajitas and guacamole as well as fried ice cream and flan and it was all well made. Not necessarily the best there is but a high level of quality - the value is what you go to El Rodeo for. I condiser this a fine place to go if you want something uncomplicated and satisfying. read more

I have eaten there since before 1997, and I love that place. I returned to PA to visit family and I ate there Friday evening and Saturday afternoon. This time was probably the only time I ever haven't been completely satisfied. I love there refried beans and chips. Both Friday and Saturday the chips seemed a bit well done for my taste. I got the Chicken Chimichanga dinner on Friday night, and A chicken soft taco with bean and chips for lunch. Both meals were awesome as always, and super cheap. When you sit down, they bring chips and salsa. The salsa is good, and has a little kick to it. This is the best Mexican food I have found in that area. They have another location in Harrisburg, that I have eaten at several times as well. Always good food. read more

What can I say. Great food at great prices. We were amazed at what we got for the money. Definitely an incredible deal for the money. The wait staff was really good. There was a bit of a language barrier as expected, and a bunch of communicating through head nods and hand signals, but he was attentive and right on time with everything. The only thing keeping this from five stars in my opinion is the size and acoustics. Right before we were seated, a group of 30 something women were seated for an obvious "Mommies Night Out." Although they were on the opposite side of the restaurant, they made it a point to let the whole restaurant know about little Timmy's preschool, the husband's promotion, upcoming trips to distant vacay points and the like with each one having to outdo the other in grandeur and volume. While this is hardly the fault of the establishment, their gibberish, nonsensical, trite conversations were the only downside to an otherwise enjoyable dining experience. read more

5 starts for decoration love it nice and clean large parking, they have authentic Mexican products love it. I give 3 starts I am a little demanded in term of food their chicken was unsalted and untasted. super hot no spicy HOT careful with that read more

This is our go to Mexican joint. Reliable in both service and food quality. Try the tacos Al Pastor and make sure you ask for it with pineapples and the house made hot sauce. read more

Tonight's service was quick and efficient. My friend had chicken quesadilla rellena was very flavorful with side of rice. The hubby and I had the chicken chimichanga which was fried just enough to be slightly crunchy. They were filled with shredded chicken topped with lettuce, tomato, and guacamole. Ordered the queso, with free chips and salsa. The queso had a slight kick with the bits of jalopeno. Overall this was great food and great service. read more

El Rodeo - Chicken quesadilla rellena - Mexican Near Me - York, Pennsylvania

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Here late on the fifth of May. Had a reasonable 25 minute wait. It would have been nice to hit the bar while waiting but it is very small and was elbow to elbow. The decor was festive and the drink specials added to the celebration . I hope the Wall doesn't slow the flow of XX beer ! It was very good the especial lager complimented the chips and salsa, the salsa was not spicy but there was hot sauce on the table to amp the heat. I had Nacho Supreme and a co worker had the 6 taco special. Fast friendly service would defiantly return. read more

El Rodeo - Buckets of XX. - Mexican Near Me - York, Pennsylvania

El rodeo s usually pretty reliable for a good quick lunch or dinner. The food is really good and the service in York is much better than it used to be. The Chips and Salsa is worth the trip in. Go during lunch for nice specials 2 people for under 20 bucks easy. read more

El Rodeo - carnitas mmmm - Mexican Near Me - York, Pennsylvania

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We had a hankering for some Mexican food while on vacation in Pennsylvania and turned to yelp for some help. Based on the reviews we stopped at and rodeo in York on our way to Lancaster Pennsylvania. The decor is your traditional Mexican interior... Lots of bright colors and carved wooden toucans and sunflowers. Prices are reasonable, the waitress was friendly and the chips & salsa were delicious. I ordered the chile rellenos with rice and beans, and "G" went with the Chile Verde burrito. My chile rellenos were...meh..uneventful. They used Anaheim chilis vs the traditional Padilla, so I didn't fund them as flavorful either...but hey it was worth a try. *Side note... Who knew there was such a thing as white nacho cheese sauce and that you could use it in Mexican food...shrugs.* Anyways.. These cheesy babies garnered a 1 1/2 Noms on my three Nom rating scale. The accompanying beans were good and flavorful .. the rice was also good, I'd say better than most rice you'd find in a Mexican restaurant (I'm a total rice snob). Ok, now for the chile verde burrito.... "G" and i both agree that it was a solid 2 1/2 Noms. Had it had less lettuce and no sour cream it would've likely been a 3 Nomer. Who knew the folks in PA could do Mexican food like that... !Ay Caramba! Overall it was a good find and I'd recommend El Rodeo to anyone passing through...but skip the chile rellenos here unless white cheese whiz is yo thang. read more

This place is always busy and it's because of the delicious food and great service. It may not be on the menu, but do yourself a favor and try the horchata! It's a rice milk with cinnamon flavor. Refreshing and cool! Wonderfully complimentary on the palette with spicy dishes. Also, the enchiladas poblano mole is to die for. read more

Food is good. Service is so bad that I'll get the food to go next time. I ordered black beans, they brought refried beans covered with cheese. Cheese isn't on my vegan diet. The server dropped and ran, and I've not seen a server since. I'm out of water, salsa, and there's still that cheese issue. Maybe I should phone the restaurant and see if they can locate a server? read more

This El Rodeo is one of my favorite places to eat out, period. The staff is always polite and attentive, and I've never had a bad meal there. most of the menu is very authentic but they also offer some of the Ameri-Mex dishes with which most people are familiar. York is actually blessed with a number of quality Mexican restaurants but this one stand above. I recommend the Trio Tacos. One steak, one chicken, and one carnitas. The housemade hot sauce is great, it's got a bite without being too spicy. It's not the easiest location to get to for most people which is unfortunate, but worth the pain to go. Only complaint is their salsa isn't as good as it was when I first went. Still has a great taste but the original was chunky and had more cilantro. Check it out you won't be sorry. read more

Awesome food!! Went to lunch there 2 days in a row because the food was so good. Service is quick and portions are huge. Highly recommend. read more

horrible service and food was not right. they refused to correct the issue with the food or refund. get better food and service elsewhere. Plus they spoke nasty about me in Spanish thinking I didn't understand them. When I spoke back in Spanish they were shocked. Horrible service. read more

Good drinks very nice people and the best Mexican food I've ever had . You go el rodeo

I've been coming here for years. I've always had two favorites; the chalupa Texana and now nachos deluxe. Both delicious dishes that are very affordable. Food usually comes within 10 minutes at most, I definitely recommend. Not most Mexican places compare to this! read more

El Rodeo has been my go to Mexican spot for a number of years and for good reason. It has reined as the supreme Mexican joint in York county since I moved here in 1998. It has been a fair and gentle ruler over the York County Mexican restaurant hierarchy. The food choices are endless. The decor is vibrant and authentic; hand-carved chairs and tables allow you to feel as if you're at a Mexican restaurant in Mexico City. The staff is always on the ball and presented neatly. The food I had for my last visit gave my tastebuds a thrill ride of epic proportions. I ordered the Trio Tacos and was utterly unprepared for the black magic they'd perform on my tastebuds. After each taco I thought to myself "That was the best taco I've ever had! " The tacos accented each other perfectly. Each one had a different type of meat concealed within its double wrapped tortia cover. After I'd finished them off I was in shock. It took me a full five minutes of Manderin Mexican soda sipping and complimentary chip munching to fully come around after the tender tri-affair. This the first 5 star review I've ever given. El Rodeo deserves each every star I'm giving it. Rock on El Rodeo, rock on. read more

Good food, good portions and affordable. The fresh guacamole is delicious! I had the chicken enchiladas great seasoning, the rice was a little bland though. read more

Skip El Rodeo and goto El Rancho 3 min away.... best Mexican food ever. El Rodeo has lack luster Tex mex food. Want the best service ? Food? And experience from a great family owned eatery? Then do yourself a big favor and head to El Rancho!!! What would I recommend? Everything! All is A++++ and truly authentic. read more