The most underrated, Mexican in NEPA. Margarita was huge and delicious in the fajitas were sizzling. Great vegan options. A great place for a celebration read more

Hacienda Volcan - Veggie fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Scranton, Pennsylvania

First time here. I'm so glad I found this place. Wonderful food and authentic atmosphere! read more

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BIRRIA & SOPES!!! The best steak sopes I've had in a long time. The birria tacos were amazing and the consume was so flavorful. Wow! If you're looking for good Mexican food. This place is legit. read more

Excellent high quality Mexican food with huge quantities! I also can't stress how authentic this place is. Today I got the nachos supreme. Fantastic. read more

Hacienda Volcan - Beer o'clock. - Mexican Near Me - Scranton, Pennsylvania

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Amazing!!! My entire family loved everything we ordered. My favorite was the birria tacos. Incredible. Couldn't even finish the 4 tacos after devouring a million chips with guac. Nice clean restaurant and friendly staff too! Highly recommend! read more

Hacienda Volcan - Birria - Mexican Near Me - Scranton, Pennsylvania

I can't say enough about this place.. It's been on my radar for some time now.. I'm always excited yet apprehensive about trying new places. Sometimes you find a gem, other times you find a disappointment. Hacienda Volcan is a gem! Four of us dined there on Saturday and enjoyed all of our meals! Our table ordered both guac and salsa Volcano for the table. They were both delicious! The salsa Volcan was extra tasty!! I think their salsa may have had Sour cream or crema mixed in. A very unique take that is craveable. It was creamy yet had just enough heat. A must try! I had the tacos supreme ( 3 to an order). I like cecina whenever I see it on the menu, so that was my choice. The tacos were so big I couldn't even fold them. Maybe they should make the order 4 tacos instead of 3 and take some off the other 3 to make the 4th. LOL. They were fantastic! I also had the rice/beans side. I can't NOT order rice and beans when I visit a Mexican restaurant. Theirs were very tasty! My wife isn't too adventurous when it comes to food, so she ordered her same ole.. chicken quesadillas. The portion was very generous and half went home. She liked that they served it on lettuce and tomato so she could add it to her quesadillas. Our friends ordered a burrito (cecina) and it was the fattest looking burrito I ever saw! It was giant! Our other friend ordered a sizzling platter that contained everything in the house but the kitchen sink! It was huge and was falling off the sizzling platter. The aroma and smoke when they did the sizzling platter dump table side filled the dining room with deliciousness ! My only ask would be to be more generous on the condiments that come with the tacos. I like lots of sauce and use it on my beans and rice as well. Everyone loved their meal and said they'd be back again soon. My only regret is that I didn't take any pics to share. The food and service was truly fantastic! One other thing that I'm almost embarrassed to add.. The staff spoke and understood English as well as I do, so asking questions and ordering was very easy! Love this place and will be back! P.S. I'm trying to learn enough functional Spanish so I can be a better customer! We are all better off as a community when we embrace each other for our differences rather than alienate! The World is a more delicious place because of our differences! read more

Freshly made guacamole. Fajita was very disappointing. I ordered the mix of steak, chicken and shrimp. There were 3 shrimp. Chicken had no flavor and steak was cut into strips and overcooked with no flavor. birria tacos were delicious and large (4) read more

Second trip to Scranton in quite awhile and coming into town all I could think about was another trip to the Hacienda! Day after thanksgiving still busy but no wait. Had some spicy sensitive folks with me but n worries, everything prepared to order and accommodation to all tastes and needs. Everything was amazing! My guests had tacos and burritos to suit their sensitive palate and were absolutely thrilled with their food. I on the other hand love the heat. I had the hot pork wet burrito. Well, I was eyeing the hot sauce bottle on the table but one bite and it was not required. Woohoo! Good stuff. The meals were huge evidenced by the attached pictures. We all took home more than half our meals. Burritos were humongous! This place is so authentic and yet original. I've been to some of the best family owned Mexican restaurants all over the Southwest. Hacienda Vulcan can compete with the best Mexican restaurants anywhere! Go, You'll not regret it and as I said, Bring the mild palate folks. They will accommodate them,all you have to do is ask. read more

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Possibly one of the best tacos I ever had in my life and most authentic- although it may have given me protruding arteries and congestion because of the amount of sodium but it was so worth it. I followed in because of the high rating and boy were they right. They came with the Birria soup to dip/spread on top of the taco and each one came with stewed beef dripping with flavor on top of cheese that kept these bad boys together ( no slipping and falling ) The tortilla was everything I ever dreamed of and I never received tacos like this in NY - I believe I've only seen these on TV because they're so perfect. It was fried and cooked to perfection. My party ordered the wet burrito half red and half green and it actually came half red and half green in sauce (sauce was on the plate as well not just the burrito) extremely authentic style wet burrito and it was cooked so well and they had lots of vegetarian options for my burrito loving partner. Honestly this was one of the most authentic Mexican food I've had and I'm sure each region in Mexico is different but this was so saucy and yummy I was so satisfied after my meal ... I couldn't finish all 4 tacos so I took 1 back as a snack. Literally bang for your buck. read more

Hacienda Volcan - Birria Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Scranton, Pennsylvania

Service was very good here, the staff is incredibly attentive and polite. Just wonderful! The salsa with the chips is very good - nice spice to it! I got a torta with carnitas. It had good flavors, I just wish there was more meat on it. That is the reason I am removing the star. Otherwise, the place was colorful, clean, and a good experience overall! read more

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Amazing fresh food. Highly recommend the quesabirria, would be my last meal! Their sauces are homemade and their salsa is fresh. The margaritas are also large and they don't skimp on the alcohol. read more

I have been here a few times for lunch. Food has been really good and the staff has been polite.

very good food, authentic w actual flavor. good, friendly service as well. will be back to try other menu items. loved the glass bottles sodas as well. super refreshing read more

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My family and I decided to try this restaurant after what we thought our favorite Mexican restaurant closed. This is definitely the most authentic Mexican food I have had since moving to Pennsylvania. Everything was amazing! From the beautiful art work on the walls to the sweet hostess, it was wonderful! The special salsa was delicious and different than anything we have ever had. They paid special attention to my son and brought his food out first (he is only 17 months). Everyone had leftovers to take home! We will definitely be returning! I wish I took pictures of the plates but we were hungry and it was so delicious, no one stopped to take their phones out. read more

I expected something very nice for the prices they have on their menu. ($17.00 for a medium size bowl of soup? ) Poor customer service Preparation is poor Quality is ordinary. read more

The birria tacos were delicious and the portions are so much Takeout was ready when I arrived after a short wait read more

We are so happy to have found our new favorite Mexican restaurant. A friend from Queens visited us and picked this restaurant for dinner. None of us had visited this restaurant before but their menu looked amazing. Our friend had Tacos de Birria and LOVED them. He was insisting he probably wouldn't eat the entire meal before we got there but once he had the first bite he was hooked... all that was left on the plate at the end were utensils and lettuce. Hubby and I each had Tacos Dorados and were pleasantly surprised to learn they are vegan friendly when the sour cream and cheese are left off. They were so delicious and we can't wait to come back for more. Update: We came back for more and decided to try their veggie burrito (without cheese/sour cream) and O M G! The burrito itself was HUGE and every bite was amazingly delicious. Easily the best burrito I've had since going vegan. I just have to add that this restaurant is decorated beautifully. Each chair in the room we dined in had different painted pictures on the chair backs -- none of the scenes repeated. The tables also had beautifully painted, vibrant landscapes under glass. I've never seen a restaurant have such a variety of artwork displayed this way, I love it. read more

I was in the mood for Mexican food and gave this spot a try. I wanted to call in the order but after many attempts I didn't get anyone so I decided to just try and swing by. I seen that they were opened and was greeted when I walked in. I explained that I couldn't get through when I called. They said it never rang so I don't know what happened. I ordered the Camarones al Mojo de Ajo. It took about 20 minutes and they added tortillas as well. The meal was affordable and I paid and left. When I ate the meal was pretty good, I only wish I had more shrimp. All in all I had a good experience. read more

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I've tried so many Mexican places in the area, and I finally found my go-to. Found in Pittson, this place definitely looks very orange and a bit out of place...almost like it doesn't fit in with the neighborhood. Anyway, I walked in and I was surprised by how small and intimate this location is. I walked in alone and realized they didn't have seating for individuals or couples, only tables for groups (min 4 ppl). Not a huge issue as it wasn't busy or crowded and I could take a table to myself (though I felt guilty about having a whole 6 person table to myself). I noticed most people seemed to come in for pick-up, so my hogging of a table didn't really matter. The waiter/waitress are young adults/teenagers who were quick to serve and take care of you. Very pleasant, attentive and well-mannered. When seated, they bring out chips and homemade dip. The dip is not a traditional salsa, but an orange dip that was mildly spicy and homemade. It owas SO good. I was told the name but I forgot, definitely have to ask for the name next time I go. I ordered the Tacos de Birria and was blown away but how appealing and tasty the meal was (please see photo). The tacos were perfectly stuffed. Crunchy but juicy. Most importantly, filling. At first glance, the tacos looked small, but I had no idea they would be so filling! It comes with 4 tacos and I was only able to eat two of them. The meal comes with a Birria broth (soup with birria meat inside) that is very tasty but also spicy. You can use it as a dip or as a soup. I ordered guacamole on the side, which was made fresh and was the perfect compliment. Lastly, I tried their homemade Tamarindo juice. I've never been a huge fan of this drink, but as I kept drinking it, the taste got better and better. It is a very sweet drink and acts almost like a dessert. All of it was amazing. The meal, the staff, and the service were excellent. Not to mention the prices were fair. I'm so happy I finally found an authentic Mexican restaurant in the area that I can now frequent. Based on other reviews, I'm excited to give the other meals a try. Can't wait to update! UPDATE: Got a chicken burrito for take-out and it was DELICIOUS. HUGE as well. Tasty and filling. Great price too. I'm a happy camper. read more

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The price I was charged was higher than on the menu. Each dish was added 2 dollars than what was in the menu. The food has too much salt for my liking. The meat seemed to lack taste....dry either it was overcooked or dry or old. My wife had Fajitas I had Huarache. Oddly enough the windows did not let in sunlight so I felt claustrophobic of the interior. The beans seemed to be canned with not much added. read more

The food and service here is amazing! The portions are huge!!! You will not go wrong if you come here! Cannot wait to come back with an empty stomach ;) read more

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We've been here twice when in the region. Love their salsa, unusual and extrenely flavorful. Have tried carnitas tacos-could happily get them everytime, well seasoned and juicy meat. Cant remember everything hubbie has had, but suffice it to say we'll go there everytime we're in the area. Service is sweet+ attentive. Prices very reasonable. read more

Partially my fault for assuming that the Chile Rellenos would be with beef and potato filled, but the worst part was there is no salsa on the chile rellenos. I'll start a Mexican restaurant here and learn them a thing or 2 read more

Love the tacos de birria. And the salsa volcan is awesome. I've been back a number of times

We stopped on a road trip and were so glad that we did...what delicious food!!! The guacamole was perfect and the chicken tacos were moist and amazing on the freshest soft tortillas. Have the pina colada agua Fresca or a Mexican coke with your meal, you won't be sorry. The decor and music was an extra fun bonus to a great meal. Yum! read more

Hacienda Volcan - Pina Colada - Pina Colada - Mexican Near Me - Scranton, Pennsylvania

Clean, kind and delicious! We were happy to find this authentic restaurant in Scranton. We split an entree and did not finish it! Bring your best appetite. read more

Hacienda Volcan - Veggie burrito wet! - Mexican Near Me - Scranton, Pennsylvania

My friend and I found this place in a whim after we walked out of a different Mexican cafe/bar 15 min earlier. WOW !!!! THANK GOD WE LEFT THAT OTHER JOINT! Haven't had food like this since I was in Texas !!!! Hands down BEST authentic Mexican I've ever had! No American Mexican slop here !! I've only ever had 1 Mexican restaurant make Mole as good as the homemade Mole as my Mexican friend and this was it !!! Perfect amount of sweet with smoke with spice !!! AMAZING!! I'll be driving the 2 hrs to come here again and again ! read more

Great family business, great delicious food I highly recommend. My wife enjoys the food and the people are so friendly, great place to eat.

Ordered takeout. My girlfriend had an allergic reaction because she ordered something she forgot she was allergic to. Food was delicious though, and she loved it even though she had to go to the ER. Good portions. Will return. read more

Just an all around great experience. Everyone treated us fantastically. Place was super clean too. However, the food was even better. Hands down the best mole sauce I've ever had and the chicken was fall-off-the-bone good! Girlfriend had the wet burrito and it was bigger than her head (see the pic). She loves it as well. Highly recommend this place. read more

Hacienda Volcan - Mole Poblano - Mexican Near Me - Scranton, Pennsylvania

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I have tried almost all of the Mexican restaurants in the area, and this is by far my favorite one. Tacos, tostada's, tortas all super nice. Fav is the wet burrito though, comes with either red or green sauce (spicier). They're also open for takeout during covid read more

Hacienda Volcan - Wet burrito with lengua and green sauce - Mexican Near Me - Scranton, Pennsylvania

Gem. Best soft tacos I've ever had. The topper is the wonderfully friendly service. My Chinese lunch partner had a lot of questions which they answered with patience and grace. read more

My wife and I decided to try Hacienda Volcán out based on a friend's recommendation and we are so glad that we did! The tacos de barría were delicious and the broth and salsas they give you taste outstanding and adds a couple different flavor combos. We also tried their guacamole and enchilada mole poblanos which were fresh and full of flavor. I highly recommend trying any of these dishes and I also heard wonderful things about the wet burrito with carnitas, so I already have my next trip planned. Online ordering was simple and can be easily found right on their website. They offer curb side pickup which was super convenient and they texted us when the order was ready. They also offered delivery in their online order system but haven't tried it since they are so close to my house. The restaurant is located on a busy area of Pittston Avenue in Southside, so there is pretty much only on street parking available, but they had a sign out front reserved for pick up orders which worked out for us. The prices were reasonable and the portion sizes were pretty generous so no complaints from me there. I can't wait for my next trip to Hacienda Volcán soon! read more

Had the pleasure of dining here last night and the reviews are spot on. Great food, atmosphere, waitstaff and decor. Everything is fresh and delicious! Pico degallo, birria tacos a and steak tostados were amazing! Highly recommend!! read more

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I really didn't care for the food at all. The burrito I had was mostly rice with maybe a half ounce of lingua. there's nothing complicated about their cooking. No sauces or dishes that are labor intensive.They had a boy taking orders at tables, who brought my coffee with sugar in it. I explained that I like my coffee black and don't take sugar because of diabetes. He was very huffy about it and brought another coffee . WITH SUGAR IN IT! I didn't drink it and didn't order anything else. I don't see any point in discussing it, the boy's behavior was learned from the adults around him. I had made several attempts at friendly conversation, asking about the artist who made the chairs. The responses were cold. I guess I was supposed to drink the coffee the way they wanted me to drink it. No problem, I just won't go back. read more

I visited Hacienda Volcan again recently. Glad to see the dining room reopened. I am updating my previous 4-star rating to five! The food remains outstanding. Authentic tasting and very large portions. The rice and beans are terrific. The service is fast and friendly. What changed is the environment. The lighting is improved and the space heater provides more comfort! The attention to the dining room makes this place quite inviting. Will make Hacienda Volcan part of my regular dining rotation. read more

This might be the best Mexican food I've ever had. The place doesn't look like much on the outside, but the inside is very nice and the food is absolutely outstanding. We actually ended up getting three meals for two of us because we enjoyed it so much. I wish it was a little closer to my house! Cannot possibly recommend this more highly read more

The food was very good, but we were a little disappointed in the service. The menu has a lot of dishes and not a lot of description - I was trying to figure out which of several dishes I wanted and the waiter didn't seem too interested in explaining them. I liked what I ordered (sopes with fijoles con carne), but it wasn't quite what I had in mind (and there was no avocado, as listed on the menu). I would go there again and try more of the food, but I would do a little research first to make sure I got exactly the dish I wanted. read more

Hacienda Volcan - Sopes with frijoles con carne (steak) - delicious! - Mexican Near Me - Scranton, Pennsylvania

Their giant burrito with green salsa always hits the pot when I'm craving a good burrito. My toddler likes the rice and beans too

A lovely place. Handmade, hand-painted tables and chairs. Very cozy. The burrito de carne enchilada was tasty and massive! The green sauce was what it shd have been. There were 5 chicken enchiladas in the version with mole sauce which tasted homemade. The menu has an incredible range and we were only passing through, so we will have to try something else on the next trip. Service was genial and attentive without being intrusive. And yes they have Jarritos de tamarindo and other assorted drinks. They evidenced a massive take-out business so clearly they are a local favorite and for good reason. read more