such a get experience! The employees where so nice and the food was unreal. I definitely will…read morerecommend it to all of my friends

This place should be take out only. There were no prices posted anywhere on the wall or on the…read moremenu. Gluten-free items were not marked on the menu and no one knew what gluten-free meant when asked. The food quality and portions were just okay and there was no table service. Staff was not welcoming and music was very loud. They did turn it down when we asked nicely in Spanish. Plastic utensils and stale chips with salsa in tiny plastic takeout containers. Steak fajitas were tough and corn tortillas were greasy. There are many better options in the area.

This place is FANTASTIC. Try the pupusa! The mole is so delicious. The staff is so nice and…read moreeverything was fresh, very tasty. 10/10 loved it​

My first trip to El Gallo Tropical was to try their fish tacos as part of my goal to find the best…read morefish tacos in/around Hamilton Township. I'd known about them for years, but they were kind of out of the way for me. The place is small and unassuming, which gave me high expectations, as sometimes I find myself having lower expectations for a more "Mexican" decorated place (I'm wrong as often as I'm right). As far as the Fish Tacos went, they do not serve the Baja style fried fish tacos that I'd grown up on out west, so it was a downer when the plater arrived and I saw the tacos filled with chopped fish cooked in broth. That said, at least the taco was well filled and the fish had a very good flavor. The broth turned out to be a major issue, as the (very tasty) single layer tortillas were soaking up the broth while I ate the first taco, and the second and third tacos both split at the seams and fell apart after one or two bites. A second tortilla may have prevented this debacle, but I won't order fish tacos here again. I'd have loved a fish soup made in this style. The next visit I tried Tacos de Tripa (fried pork intestines), which is my current go to taco style. They were very good, and I enjoyed the heck out of them. They were nice and crispy as I'd requested, and the excellent tasting tortilla made them an excellent choice. My wife had a cheese tamal that had ribbons of poblanos inside as well, and it was also very good with the poblanos providing a nice balance to the heaviness of the cheese. I'd get both again in a heartbeat. My third visit was at lunchtime, and I opted for a Torta de Chili Relleno--essentially a chili relleno sandwich. It wasn't the first I've ever had, and it's a fave torta when I see them on the menu--which isn't often. The torta arrived with a nice sized chili relleno along with the usual smear of beans, lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, and a couple pieces of queso fresco served on a lightly toasted roll. Overall, the torta was very good tasting, and it went down nicely. However, I wish they used a little firmer roll instead of the soft one they did use. The torta was big and warm, and a crustier roll would have been better. The soft one used was near to collapsing under the weight of the ingredients. Fries are an option on the many torta options for a couple dollars extra. In retrospect, I'd have liked to have added a layer of fries to the sandwich for a little extra kick. All in all, El Gallo Tropical is a place I'll continue to go to. The staff is very friendly, and the menu is extensive (too big?). Although I had them initially at three stars after my first visit for fish tacos, the second (4+) and third (4-) visits have raised them up, and I'm rounding up to a four.

This is the least assuming place you and you might just keep passing it by and not give it a…read morechance. Well, I am here to tell you to stop in and eat everything off the menu, because it is AMAZING! We have been here twice and both times were good, but breakfast was better. I ordered the Gallo Pinto, which is a Costa Rican dish that includes black beans mixed with rice, a meat, fried cheese, egg, sausage, sweet plantains and a tortilla. The rice alone is worth having, so definitely give this a try. It is a magnificent spread that can feed two or good for sharing with a hungry toddler like mine. Hubby had the Chifrijol (black beans, white rice, crunchy fried pork layered on top pico de gallo & avocado) which was JUST as tasty just a bit small on the portion compared to mine. But a bargain for the $10 price, so absolutely give it a try for the chicharron (pork rinds) alone! Now as far as the bakery goes, we ordered a slab (yes, a mean a slab) of their corn bread and it is the best thing I've tasted in a while. It is a combination of perfectly homemade mixed with hints of the motherland that really make it out of this world. Each additional bite made it more and more appetizing. Get this. My toddler also wanted pancakes which we got 3 kid portion pancakes WITH bacon for only $4! And for a Latin spot, they make amazing pancakes! I also have to add that the service here is great, the whole restaurant is sparking clean and so cute inside. You get warm bread as you wait for your meal. The coffee is phenomenal and comes in GIANT mug. I really can't say more except...come spend your money here....order grub hub from here...and let me know if you like it!

Really good experience! I had the Casado dinner. It was prepared and presented as you see in the…read morevarious photos. I had it with the chicharon which is served in a purely authentic way. I enjoyed the entire meal. It was on the heavy side so I was able to take home leftovers. Restaurant is clean and with enough tables to make it not feel crowded. Plenty of parking and the general feel in the area is good. It's near the Dunn Middle School, right off of Lalor. The dining experience was pricey for the venue in my opinion, and they charge 3% fee for use of credit or debit card. I spent about $78 for two (an appetizer, two dinner entrees, two soft drinks, 20% tip and 3% credit card fee). Although I liked the experience, I was expecting to be at about $50. I have to make one addition to this review in a post hoc manner. Gerald's review within is stellar. And as much as we don't align on the final rating, I do concur with many of his points. If you've read mine, please read his. It's a great assessment of this unique establishment that serves Costa Rican cuisine!

The folks here make the best home made ravioli and lasagna this side of the Hudson! The pasta is…read morelight, delicate and emulates the delicacy of ravioli recipe's of Southern Italy and Little Italy NY and Brooklyn! The ricotta filling is light and fresh! This is not your boxed ravioli found in the freezer section of Costco! Make this for your guests and tell them it's home made! You will be both honest and a hero! No regrets here!

Went to this location 2 days ago on Christmas Eve 2025.. Purchased meat ravioli and cheese…read moreraviolis. Also purchased Vodka Sauce. Total cost of $26.00. I thought the price was fair. That is until I cooked the raviolis and then I found that basically There's no cheese inside the ravioli. What didn't I pay for some cheese?? And the so called beef, well they were disgusting. The sauce , pink colored water. Horrible products. I won't be going back. This after having better experience in the past here. But they have gone cheap and low quality.

Excellent pizza and cannolis .. relaxing atmosphere and music. So glad places like this are still…read morearound

Their pizza is absolutely delicious, especially their sauce! The cook on the pizza is perfect and…read morethe crust is the perfect balance of crisp and chewy. We purchased a pie to try Taste of Naples 206 because they are new to the area. We ended up liking it so much that we bought another pie the next day. We also bought a side of meatballs and my husband ate them before I could get a picture. :/ He said that the meatballs were tender and delicious, also in a tasty sauce. We look forward to trying Taste of Naples tomato pie & dinner dishes as well! The restaurant is super clean and the staff is friendly & provided wonderful service. Highly recommend!

This place is a complete gem! Everything from the customer service to the delicious food was five…read morestars. We came here for brunch on a Saturday which happened to be Valentine's Day as well. The entire place was decorated with heart balloons, flowers on the wall, and the sweetest music playing. Even their regular decor is spectacular; the tables are spotless, beautiful velvet green chairs, and the cleanest bathroom. I also LOVE that their menu is a tour of South America because you can get such a variety of different flavors. We started with an order of their beef empanadas which were spectacular ! Then I ordered a Costa Rican Gallo Pinto breakfast (black beans, rice, chorizo, avocado, sweet pla trains and egg). Hubby ordered a exican breakfast of huevos rancheros (cubed potatoes, sausage, onions, peppers, chorizo, eggs and red sauce). Our son ordered the Nutella, strawberry pancakes which he also LOVED. Everything was very reasonably priced between $13-17 and was a good portion. The coffee was also amazing, sadly $5 which was a little pricey with no refills...but I'm happy to support a small business versus a chain. Kevin who was our server was so sweet and kept checking in to make sure we were liking our food. Then at the end of our meal they gave us the most delicious flan because it was Valentine's Day! Make aure to check this place out, parking is a little tricky, but otherwise it is worth the trip into Chambersburg.

I had such a wonderful experience at this small restaurant! The food was delicious, the atmosphere…read morewas cozy and welcoming, and the service was excellent. My waiter, Jose, was absolutely wonderful. He was friendly, attentive, professional, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout my meal. It's always nice to visit a smaller restaurant where you receive that personal touch, and Jose definitely made my experience even more enjoyable. You can tell he truly cares about the customers and takes pride in his service. I would definitely recommend this restaurant and will happily come back again! Thank you, Jose, for making our visit so special!

I used to live very close to here, so it was a fairly frequent staple for me. It's about as hole in…read morethe wall as it gets, but the prices are great for the amount of food you get! I really enjoy their soul food selections, especially the sides such as the collard greens and sweet potatoes, and their desserts are pretty great too! I've had both fried fish and fried chicken and like them both. The fried chicken isn't seasoned a whole lot, but it's so crispy, so it tastes great hot and fresh! They also serve some teriyaki dishes, and I'm a big fan of the teriyaki chicken. Once I tried that once, that quickly became my go-to, for price, taste, and quantity! I do miss living close to there and getting to have some every so often. I may need to swing by again for lunch sometime...

Fried talipia was rotten today. What has happened to this place? Usually a go to. Food is declining.read more

Got the Truth and the Comeback fish sandwiches, and the way that my partner and I slammed…read morethese...we even surprised ourselves. My picture is testament to how finger-licking good the sandwiches were--I didn't even get to take a picture of the other fish sandwich because we took one bite and couldn't put the sandwich down. The fish was soft, but still crunchy, and the fried batter didn't take away from the taste of the fish. I feel like other fish sandwiches get this one thing wrong. The hot sauce paired so well with the food. Also, look at the portion size on the sandwich! Such a fair price. I read in other reviews that the customer service was questionable. That was not my experience here at all. I came in rushing, admittedly, and a little lost with what to order, but the guy working the counter was super nice and he asked me questions to help me pick something out from the menu that I would like. The vibe here was super chill. Chessboards on the table to play with friends while you're waiting for your food. Art, poetry, and inspiring quotes lining the walls for you to admire. I would really like to come back here to sit down and properly enjoy their food, but for a quick bite, this was more than I expected. What a find!

Ila Mae's Soul Food Restaurant was a major disappointment. The food tasted like old leftovers…read moreinstead of fresh homemade soul food, and nothing about the experience made me want to come back. The service wasn't memorable in a good way either, and the atmosphere was uncomfortable because the place constantly smelled like weed. Honestly, the only thing I left with was a contact high instead of a good meal. If you're looking for quality soul food, this definitely wasn't the spot for me.