Italo's is AMAZING, authentic Mexican food. Service team is great - very knowledgeable on menu, and friendly. Well lit inside and nice bar with 2 big TVs, pretty non-descript from outside. Fresh and delicious guacamole and pico de gallo - definitely opt for spicy when asked! The mole sauce is second to none, and the chilaquiles too! Margaritas were fantastic. We can't wait to go back. read more

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This authentic Mexican restaurant is set right in the heart of south Scranton. This barrio is pretty quaint. And the place oozes with cultural pride. We were immediately seated by a friendly hostess. Our server explained to my friend various regional dishes on the menu. Chips and fresh salsa arrived momentarily with two Coronas. Even though I love hot/spicy, it was good to know that the sauce was not served picante. My friend had the beef Fajitas, w/rice & beans. It was great-tasting. I had the mole poblano. It, too, was super, possibly the best I have ever eaten. The mole sauce was a very chocolatey but not overly sweet. If you go here you have to try a dish with this sauce. This was a nice dining experience in the barrio. I can see great ratings here because the owners are very passionate about their heritage. Only street parking. read more

Italo's - Mexican Near Me - Scranton, Pennsylvania

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Amazing food! And the quantity! Great staff, clean place, very efficient and great prices and value. THE BENJAMIN is our favorite quesadilla and one we keep coming back for! Muy bien!!!!! Gracias! read more

The food was incredible, the portions were huge, the service was extremely friendly, prompt, and on top of things. The decor is great, quiet and up to date. read more

I was visiting my grandparents in Scranton Pennsylvania and stumbled along the small little homestyle restaurant of Ítalo. As we walked inside we were met by a nice waiter who Immediately sat us and got us water and drinks while the dining area was almost full. I decided to go with the steak quesadilla which was absolutely scrumptious, the only critique I observed is the steak didn't have much seasoning, or was maybe just lower quality, but no biggie. After I finished my meal the waiter who i assume was the mother of the homestyle restaurant came over and gave me a high five as I was the only one to completely finish my meal , but she did end up giving everyone else participation high fives which somewhat defeated the purpose and will most likely lead to a drop in stars if it happens again. All in all it was very pleasant and scrumdidilyumptious dining at Italo's! read more

Highly recommend. Staff was incredibly attentive and knowledgeable. The food is delicious!! Portions are very generous so be sure to bring your appetite. read more

Stop scrolling and go. The food is absolutely delicious. The margaritas are on point. And you'll likely feel like family from the moment chips and salsa hit the table. Outstanding. read more

As someone from Texas and having had Mexican food my whole life this is not authentic in my opinion. I've tried more than once to give it a chance and disappointed each time. read more

Ok they now have a full margarita offering And they are goblet sized lol I got the marg de jefe - a little sweet but stout My ma got the house rocks marg- good too They serve real Mexican coca cola :) Guacamole was good They have a spicy option but we got the mild Enchiladas with green sauce were tasty Tacos texijanos (?) were good and filling Quesadilla is huge And my dish was the hit of the night Guacaranch flautas were amazing I got a side of habanero salsa - whew- way spicy and mixed perfectly with the cool ranch Avo sauce - Highly recommend Atmosphere is very plain and cozy There are tvs around to watch soccer (yay) Prices were great And the service was very good as well Definitely will be back when I visit Scranton read more

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Food is always goods service leaves something to be desired. I will definitely be back. Best Mexican food in the area.

This was my first time eating here (placed a to go order). I ordered the steak burrito and was told it would be ready in about 15 minutes (and it was!). It's not a very big place, but there are tables to eat at as well as a nice bar. The burrito is huge and lasted me two days. It's filled with rice (a ton of rice) and steak topped with a little bit of sour cream and with lettuce and tomato on the side. Prices are reasonable. The flavor was pretty good, but I thought it was a bit dry. I would of liked it better if it had a cheese sauce and pico de gallo on top. Might try something else next time, but will definitely be back. read more

Italo's - Steak burrito (I put the green sauce on top!) - Mexican Near Me - Scranton, Pennsylvania

Amazingly fresh and delicious food! Fish tacos are the bomb! Great service (I sit at the bar as it's usually only me). Delicious mojito!

Food was good but had better Italian food. But the atmosphere and the people are why they have so many returning customers.

This is one of the best authentic restaurants I've ever been too. Food was great. We had some drinks. They were ok but nothing out of this world. But the food makes up for it. I had the Mexican steak. I couldn't even take a picture because time it came it smelled so good we began to eat. But if you are looking for good Spanish food this is your go to place. And I'm picky So trust me!!! read more

The chips and salsa were good. Drinks came out promptly. Unfortunately my enchiladas suizas tasted like a container of salt got dumped on it, and my husbands fajitas that we specified could not have shrimp since he's very allergic to them, came with shrimp. The steak was over cooked in the fajitas as well. The wait staff was very pleasant and friendly though. We likely won't be back since the food wasn't what we had hoped. The waitress definitely wrote down our orders correctly, as we watched her do so. Perhaps we just ordered the wrong meals, as most people seemed to be ordering burritos and those did look good. read more

Absolutely love this place!! Authentic mexican food and the friendliest staff. Its one of those spots where you can tell every dish is done with care and thought. Lots of love. If you like guacamole, Run here! Its easily the best in Scranton. Unreal! read more

I have to take back my five star review after entering the restaurant in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic only to find not one single worker wearing a mask. When I asked them where their masks were they laughed so they didn't have them. I will not be going back and I suggest you don't either read more

Italo's is a family-run corner restaurant serving up great Mexican food and drinks. The family is super friendly and they make great food. Buyer beware: the portions are more than generous! The burritos are easily two or three meals for most people:) The do attract a lot of business, so be prepared for a full restaurant. Everyone here hustles though, so you will not wait long. There is also a very active food crowd at the bar. Be sure to try a few of the Mexican specialty drinks and cocktails. read more

Italo's - Spicy pork tacos - Mexican Near Me - Scranton, Pennsylvania

Me encantan los chilaquiles, siempre ordeno unos extras para comer al día siguiente ya que no vivo en el area sino en otra ciudad.. he ido con la familia y a todos les a gustado lo que han ordenado. Muy limpio, muy buena atención y los precios bien módicos y bastante comida. read more

Came here for lunch today. Great selection of all kinds of different dishes. They are willing to make any Mexican dish without meat and double up on peppers and onions. So vegetarian options are available! Great price for the size of the portion! I'll be eating my leftovers for at least another 2 days. Service was very good and very quick!! read more

Italo's - This photo makes the burrito look small - Mexican Near Me - Scranton, Pennsylvania

Italo's Mexican Restaurant located close to downtown Scranton is family owned and operated offering breakfast, lunch and dinner. They have been in business for 14 months and serve mainly Mexican, but also offers cheese steaks, soups and salads, hamburgers and gyros, yes gyros! The dinning area includes around 15 tables and a huge beautiful bar, but they don't have a liquor license. Feel free to BYOB. The waitress was very friendly and offer dining suggestion after finding out we had a vegetarian onboard. She offered to put our Modello's on ice and then suggest an Eggplant Enchiladas Plate which was not on the menu and I went with the Enchiladas De Mole Poblano Plate. The order was place and minutes later she brought out the chips and salsa. The chips were hot and super thin and the salsa was finely chopped and had a bit of a bite, Both were homemade and good! At this point, I asked for some guacamole and she was happy to oblige. The guacamole is made to order and took a couple of minutes. It was also yummy. After speaking to the owner's son for several minutes and finishing my second beer, the two plates were served. Both looked fabulous and came with rice and beans. I dug into the mole, OMG! Smooth, creamy and sweet! I tried the eggplant and was quit impressed with the flavor. The rice and beans were pretty standard, but think the beans may have been made with lard and not fit for any vegetarian, I enjoyed them and she eat around them. We didn't ask? Fulfilled once again it was time to seek the after dinner sweet. I asked about the Flan, but the waitress suggested El Beso De Italos (Photo attached) and glad she did. Bananas cooked in brandy with ice cream and whipped cream on top. Muy Bueno! Our whole dining experience was relaxing, tasty and enjoyable. I would highly recommend. Atmosphere*** Clean, Upgrades Continue Service**** Accommodating. Great Suggestion Food**** Tasty, Plentiful, Quality Value**** Reasonable, Complimentary Dishes As always, Support Local Dining! read more

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Best enchiladas and great service. Their quantity is no joke! I would definitely come back here and try out other things from the menu. read more

Italo's - Mexican Near Me - Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hands down the best Mexican restaurant in Scranton. It has a mix of authentic Mexican food and Tex-Mex. If you eat in, the salsa (served with chips) is amazing! If you like guacamole, order it (can also be made spicy); it's creamy and delicious. I haven't had anything here that isn't great, but my favorites are: huarache ranchero, gorditas, sopes, wet burrito, the regular torta, and the chimichanga. If you like spicy, I definitely recommend getting it hot (the restaurant serves green sauce and RARELY has red). I always order the chicken, but I've heard the other meats are great too. Best part about the place is it's cheap and the portions are HUGE! The owners are also some of the sweetest people you'll ever meet. My born and raised Mexican friend just relocated to San Diego and said she misses this place! Don't miss out on this gem of a restaurant! read more

Been driving past this place for a while, heard much good about it. Glad we stopped in! Authentic food, great service, good prices! I'm planning to work my way down the menu. read more

Italo's - Italo's - Mexican Near Me - Scranton, Pennsylvania

Sampled the products after years of driving past and reading reviews. Unfortunately, Italo's did not meet the expectations I had. Of the different tacos brought home (steak, chicken, al pastor), all lacked seasoning. The meat, except for the al pastor version, looked like it was boiled. For the price and the time waiting, I would have expected more. The quesadilla purchased was a total waste of money. Same bland meat with just melted cheese added. Thick and hefty, I suppose, but flavorless and expensive. As I wrote this review, I actually reduce my rating further (from three to two stars) simply because I have realized more that this restaurant may have a solid following, maybe for the burrito, but for a decent meal at the right price Italo's is not. I would recommend Garibaldi's or Chicano's for your next Mexican meal. Cheers! read more

Italo's is a hidden gem! We wanted to try a new Mexican restaurant and remembered hearing about Italo's (former location of Tom & Jerry's).. I was amazed at the menu selection! It contained lots of Mexican and non Mexican offerings.. The burgers looked fantastic! They were also gigantic! They must be really good, we saw several headed to different tables. The portions are generous.. The prices are better than some local food trucks selling sub-par overpriced tacos.. They even have the elusive hamburger taco for those stubborn kids who think tacos are supposed to only have ground beef. My order came with four tacos.. I barely finished two! I needed to save room for the rice and beans.. Wifey had her usual.. Chicken quesadillas.. She loved them! Everything was delish!! Service is friendly.. The place is spotless! We will definitely be back!!!! The only negatives I could find.. Parking.. No lot, and things are tight in that area.. Also, the menu could be more descriptive for us gringos that unfortunately didn't pay enough attention in Spanish class.. Thank God for Google. read more

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Recently came back for takeout and everything we got was great. I got a steak burrito which was delicious and the portions were very generous. Definitely going to keep this place in the rotation. read more

Fantastic food! Ordered takeout during COVID shutdown. Everything was perfect. Large filling portions. Everyone loved their meals, chips and salsa were delicious and the to-go margaritas were excellent!! Staff is super friendly also... we will definitely be back. read more

I've mostly been disappointed by Mexican restaurants in the Scranton area and I think I've been to all of them except Taqueria Oaxaca along Cedar and Taco Bandito in N Main Ave. I've been to Italo's only once-- and asked the waitress for their best dish. She recommended the Enchilada de Mole Poblano and it was among the best mole I've ever tasted. Not the watery, overly sweet mole that you find in some other places in the area, this version was as good as any I've had. Unfortunately, I haven't had a chance to return to try their other dishes because I've also been busy exploring other restaurants in the area. read more

Italo's - Enchilada de Mole Poblano - Mexican Near Me - Scranton, Pennsylvania

Never had a bad meal or any bad service here. One of the few places I return to with no questions asked. Just went here last night with my girlfriend in the ice nightmare. No way I'm a dessert guy, but I always order the fried ice cream hee. read more

Great Mexican food .very authentic. Prices are incredible reasonable. I would highly recommend to anybody looking for a great Mexican meal. A must visit in NEPA. YOU won't be disappointed. read more

If you enjoy dry, flavorless food this is the place for you! Ordered a burrito and first of all the menu online says it comes with beans, tomatoes, lettuce and a slice of avocado. NOPE. It was literally rice and dry, boiled chicken. When I called to complain they said the beans are mashed up in the rice...EW. I didn't realize I ordered baby food. Took it back and she showed me their paper menu which lists it having "beans", rice, peppers and onions. MINE DIDN'T HAVE THAT EITHER. What it is supposed to have I'll never know but what I do know is that the chicken is tasteless, and boiled to DEATH. Don't waste your money. Taco Bell is cheaper and tastes 1000% better then this place. read more

This place has good food and reasonable prices. It is what I think of as authentic Mexican food and not what the chain restaurants pass off as Mexican. read more

This is the best place to eat in Scranton. The prices are so low and the food is amazing. I really love the tostadas but really everything on the menu is great. Changed it up and had a burrito for the first time today and it did not disappoint. By far the best meal in town. read more

Italo's - Chicken burrito - Mexican Near Me - Scranton, Pennsylvania

If you want great Mexican food at very reasonable prices this is the place to go.The portions are large.The atmosphere is great and the service is exceptional.Everything we had from start to finish was fresh and very tasty.Highly recommended Italos. read more

Amazing homemade food & such a friendly environment. The food is priced properly and huge portion sizes. Absolutely love this place and recommend the guacamole & burritos!! read more

Italo's - You get way more for your money. HIGHLY RECOMMEND - Mexican Near Me - Scranton, Pennsylvania

Do not be fooled by the simple outside and interior decorations. This is a local fav which we found out about by friends. All of our meals were excellent. I had the salty beef tacos, which have a layer of cheese between two corn tortillas. My husband had the tinga chicken burrito which was grilled. He loved it! And he is hard to please. Other person had the ground taco meat which was also very good. Each taco had real Mexican cheese, onions and cilantro. Chips/salsa/homemade guacamole started off this pleasurable dining experience. Our server was welcoming and gracious. Like I stated above, the atmosphere is not what you come here for but the food will leave you wanting to come back for more. read more

Excellent find! The burrito was HUGE, and so delicious. We were served tortilla chips with nacho cheese & fresh salsa. I had the burrito with ground beef, avocado, rice, beans & grilled. Bob had the same, with pulled pork. Most of the items allow you to choose the type of meat: chicken, steak, beef, tongue, to name a few. Service was very good. read more

Italo's - Mexican Near Me - Scranton, Pennsylvania

Italo's is our favorite Mexican restaurant in the area. We like to support the hard working, small businesses because this country has been built by them. This is authentic & fresh food. Very friendly staff and owner who always has a jubilant hello and takes really good care of her guests. Portions are very generous and we always have to wrap it up to take home. The chicken burrito is our son's favorite and he craves it when he goes too long without it, steak tostatos are my favorite, my wife loves the shrimp fajitas. Save room for the fried ice cream...it's absolutely wonderful. read more

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Always good food and great prices! I stopped tonight to pick up dinner. Carnita sopes- amazing!! Stop in you won't be disappointed!