The family and I are were traveling through Virginia on our way back to South Carolina. As we…read moreapproached Harrisonburg, we looked to see what food there was and this place popped up. So we decided to give it a try. We are happy we did. Growing up in Las Vegas and being exposed to many good/excellent Mexican places to eat and also growing up in a Mexican household (homemade Mexican food all the time), I usually judge Mexican places to my grandmas, moms, and aunts cooking. We stopped in and were seated right away. My mom and aunt shared the pork carnitas, dad got the chicken tacos, and I the lunch fajitas. All three were really good. My Mexican mom and aunt really like the pork carnitas. If they liked the food, then you know it's good. The service was also good. They kept checking on us to see if we were good and needed anything. The chips and salsa were good as well. The corn tortillas are homemade and really good. Would for sure come back when I'm in the area again.

Nice ambience and staff. However, the food was disappointing…read more It seemed to me to be another of the many "Mexican" restaurants catering to Americans not familiar with quality Mexican food. It was the typical lackluster Taco Bell kind of American/Mexican food, and I was hoping for more. For those who don't know what I'm talking about, I encourage you to try more Mexican restaurants. You may discover one with flavorful, exquisite, magnificent food and think 'Wow, I didn't know Mexican food could taste this good.' To be kind, I'm giving a rating of "OKAY."

After a day on the mountain, this was a nice little spot to get some nourishment. Someone wrote it…read morelooks cheap on the outside, but I must disagree. The sign is what actually caught our attention and the fact that it is "modern Mexican" makes it even better. The food is good and we were quickly met with the typical chips, salsa and white sauce. We ordered the elote dip, which was filling. Then we shared some tacos, which was plenty of food for a couple of people that just got done spending the early afternoon snowboarding. The drinks were tasty and strong and I thoroughly enjoyed the indoor decor. Very pretty place to have an early dinner.

Service was quick and friendly. Food was great and the restaurant is nice and clean! The white…read moresauce and salsa was tasty!

Why the hate in past reviews? This is a diamond in the rough!…read more We went there on a Sunday night. It was with walking distance of our hotel. Not too busy. Nice atmosphere. Good service. The chips weren't great, but the dipping sauce was. We ordered margaritas. These were hand-made. They were excellent. Beautifully presented. I ordered a chicken burrito and my spouse ordered cheese enchiladas. Both were large plates, but not overly huge. The dishes were served with colorful presentations, as if the chef was doing these dishes in a competition on Food Network Both dishes were excellent. So flavorful and fresh. These were on par with some of the very upscale Mexican restaurants in Washington DC, but without the high price. For Harrisonburg this was a bit pricey ($10 margaritas), but a good ROI nonetheless.

I was traveling through town and staying next-door. The front desk recommended this place and I am…read moreso happy that they did. I came on Valentine's Day and they were absolutely packed. I placed an order online and they had it ready sooner than they anticipated, even with a full restaurant. While I was waiting, I watched the plates being carried out to tables and everything looked amazing. When I got back to my hotel and opened my bag I was beyond excited! They offer great portion sizes and everything was incredible. The veggies were crisp and the chicken was cooked perfectly. My photo does not do my food justice, but I was just too excited to eat to wait to take another. I will definitely be back!

We live in Charlottesville but make a trip to Tacos El Primo a regular date night. It's well worth…read morethe drive. The food and service are Fabulous!

Tacos were good for the area. Need to try more but don't enjoy the fact that the location is cash…read moreonly. Need to try more around for a better sense. They definitely do not compare to any taco I've had from California. I'd give them an 7.5/10 for here but would be a 4/10 in California.

I only post when I have a positive experience. First of all…read morethis place is clean! No dust on light fixtures or fans. The restroom was clean and the bar area is clean. BTW the bar is beautiful with plenty of leather barstool backs and handcrafted wooden tables and stools. I base much of my opinion of a Mexican restaurant on the quality of their tamals ( not only cleanliness) their tamals are great! My whole meal was great! Reasonable prices and good service, I'll be back!

My husband and I both enjoyed our dinner here. He had the beef chimichangas, and I had a shrimp and…read morescallop dish with lots of veggies. He said his was good - he'd give it a solid 4! My dish was yummy, too; especially after I added their house hot sauce. What we found unique was the chips and salsa came with some Cole slaw for dipping, as well. Pretty tasty Cole slaw, but I don't think I would normally put it on tortilla chips. I prefer white sauce or salsa, but fun trying nonetheless. My Pina colada Margarita was refreshing and tasty; although, I would have liked a little stronger pineapple/coconut flavor. The staff were wonderful: very attentive and helpful. Nice size restaurant with plenty of seating with a festive vibe. In the area, check them out!

La morena is my favorite restaurant in the entire world. I am in Harrisonburg a few times a year…read moreand go everyday I can. When I was in college I was at La morena daily. Pro tip, 3 tacos al pastor, regular, and 1 tamale. Grab yourself some pico, avocado salsa, and slaw from the salsa bar. Take your taco, put pico and slaw, drizzle lime, and enjoy the flavor sensation. Take your tamale out of the husk, drench in avocado salsa, and thank me later.

I came with a group of older adults, many of whom used walkers or canes. I thought this was a…read morerestaurant where you sit down and order. But apparently not, because everybody had to get up and go order their own food and then bring it to the table. They didn't even bring water or come by and see if we needed anything. This is not a restaurant; it's more like a fast food place that has a lot of tables in it. I would not recommend it for a dining experience, though I might recommend it for pickup and carry out. The food was okay, but I would not describe it as healthy. There was really no reason to tip because no service was provided.

So glad we found this spot for some Mexican food. The had lot of parking, and customer service was…read moreon point. We were seated quickly upon our arrival. They were very busy at the time, but things worked out just fine. We ordered a few tasty drinks and water, bar service was good to go. All the food was tasty and very flavorful, everything came out fresh to order. They do have a salsa bar for extra sauces if needed. If your in the area, I would def recommend others to give them a try.

Folks, I can't emphasize enough how good this place is. I just went back with wife on Dec. 26 and…read morethe place was dead, just like the rest of Harrisonburg during JMU's holiday break. This place is just a little off the beaten path, but damn it's worth it! This is their original location and the staff are very and attentive. I would hate to see a local gem like this disappear when they truly do set the standard for quality food, service, at a very fair price! My wife had the $13 combination plate with tamale, chicken burrito, and a chalupa. I got the ribeye tacos. Her plate was hefty and tasty! My ribeye was fantastic and I could only finish 2 of the 3 tacos!

Service was excellent. Food was very good as well and the overall price for food and alcohol was…read morenot bad at all. Love the vibes upstairs and overall a great experience.

Went here on a Friday evening. Service was somewhat slow, but I can chalk that up to being on the…read morerooftop and the servers having to climb stairs. The rooftop seating is super cute, would definitely recommend sitting up there if weather permits. We started with chips n guac. I strongly believe the guacamole is store bought. It was very bland and had no chunks of tomato, onion, or anything in it. Chips were also very plain, we added salt on them. I had a carne asada burrito bowl. Compared to Chipotle, it just lacked flavor. The rooftop experience was very nice, but not nearly worth the lower quality food, higher prices, and longer wait.

Excellent standard American Mexican restaurant. The atmosphere is everything I want. Festive. A…read morelittle cheesy. The servers are always friendly. The food is good. Not mind blowing or innovative, but I don't come here for that. Right now, they have a pork chop special that is out of this world. My kiddos love the quesadilla. They have 25¢ candy at the front counter. Blow Pops, York Peppermint Patties and the like. It's a random detail, but it hits my sentimentality really hard. Something about the front entry. The vestibule entrance. The gum-ball machines. Tchotchkes. It makes me feel like going out to dinner with aunts and uncles and cousins when I was a kid in the early 90s

Never been here before and chose this place for it's convenient location near our hotel. Worst…read moreMexican food ever: and the margaritas were worse than the food! I have never left a margarita on the table before. Took waitress 15 minutes to even bring them to the table, if it wasn't for the cheese dip we would have starved. Don't get me started on the "street corn dip" yikes can you say canned corn with dollap of mayonnaise even a carp wouldn't have touched that $hit! Do yourself a favor Harrisonburg walk down the street a ways and hit the Taco Bell

Like a food truck, but inside. Food is 100% fine. And a friendly staff…read more Nothing special, but It's solid - Harrisonburg solid. -- which means nothing creative,elevated or different from the other Mexican food places. Solid value for your money.

Been wanting to Try El Sol for quite some time since its near my pad. It's always packed around a…read morebig JMU event. Walked in Saturday night and was amazed how much seating area there is inside. I wonder if this use to be something like an Olive Garden, but last night was definitely not busy. I was promptly seated, noticing several Latin people eating, which is always a good sign! They don't give complimentary chips, which I really should stop eating anyways. My server promptly asked me for my order and my enchiladas came out suspiciously fast. Flavors were all there, good seasoned shredded chicken breast with a nice salsa verde sauce. However, they did not put the plate under a broiler, so I get this plate smothered with fresh, cold cheese and the refried beans were already look warm. My server barely came by afterwards to check on me, but maybe she was serving another section in the cavernous place. I will definitely come back for more because prices are reasonable and I got four enchiladas!