Hands down the best Mexican in Berks county. I've been here for 3 years trying to find a solid Mexican restaurant to patronize. Everything else has been hipster Mexican which is just too much for me. Everything about this place is a piece of Heaven. Here's what I love: *Queso Dip: omg perfect consistency and flavor! Spot on every single time. *Fajitas Norte Sur: thee best fajitas everrrrr. I'm not a fan of the chorizo but everything else is A-1! I've never sat in the restaurant so not sure how the portions might be there. I've done DoorDash and pickup at the restaurant. Not the prettiest but you can tell they focus on the food! Completely satisfied every time. read more

I've always enjoyed eating here, I think they might have gotten a new coat? The beans tasted a little bit different this time. I love the taste that they previously had but not sure what happened today. As I walked in, the area looked a little bit dirty. I understand that it's Valentine's Day but keeping up with maybe sweeping a little bit more would be recommended. Waiters are always nice and willing to compromise when requests asked. I love doing the cheese fondue, the only thing I would recommend is to make it a little bit more thicker. I would give it another try maybe they just had a different cook tonight, I'll be coming back to try it again. read more

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I tried this place for lunch while passing through the area. I was excited to get the breakfast burrito lunch special. I was seated and the service was very slow and they seemed understaffed. My breakfast burrito had some type of meat in in (even though it is not listed as having meat included on the menu). I wanted to eat vegetarian so I had to pick the burrito apart. I went ahead and paid at the front counter because the waitress was very slow. I wouldn't come back to be honest. read more

We came here on a Friday night not knowing what to expect. The place was empty except for another party. That should have been a red flag. We were seated right away to some uncomfortable seats, server didn't seem friendly. Decor is too cheesy and not authentic. I was hoping for authentic Mexican food. My hopes were too high, its more like Tex Mex. A big bar and beer coolers but no home made Margaritas? Margaritas in a can is what you will get. Complimentary chips were warm, the salsa was questionable. I have ordered Fajitas in many Tex Mex restaurants that come sizzling. Dont expect that here. Chicken lacked flavor. Food was simple and eatable but nothing that stands out to make you say wow!. For this restaurant to last, they will need to A,) minimize the restaurant & focus on being a "chupadero" B.) hire new staff and go with a strategic marketing plan. C.) minimize the menu, focus on specialty food like tacos, go w social media marketing read more

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Great Food, Great Service I was driving on Perkiomen Ave in Reading and passed this place. Decided to give it a try. It was well worth the U-Turn. My server was very attentive and pleasant. Chips and salsa are always a good indicator of what's to come. The chips were fresh and warm with great texture, and the salsa was excellent. I ordered shrimp tacos, which were really, really good -- well prepared and delicious! Great authentic Mexican food. I will be back on my next trip to Reading! read more

Norte Sur Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Reading, Pennsylvania

Solid place, I like the burrito - prices are pretty good. Fajitas are also good. Nice atmosphere.

Still good food and everything I said last month is true for this month. I just thought I'd add a photo. Also, a minor ding. they tend to run the music a little on the loud side. No problem when there are no customers, but maybe take it down a couple of notches when the place fills up. I don't know how other people feel, but I prefer dinner music to be in the background. read more

Norte Sur Mexican Restaurant - Norte Sur ahead of the dinner crowd. - Mexican Near Me - Reading, Pennsylvania

Don't you love when you discover a new place, and it becomes your go-to for a certain dish or particular craving? That's what happened to me with Norte Sur and fajitas. Is there still a shortage of chicken? Within the past year, the price of chicken has skyrocketed. Wings especially were hit hard. There's this local place that had an AYCE wing special two nights a week. Now it's $0.95 wing night. That's a special, mind you. Wings are routinely over $1.00 a piece now when buying by the dozen. Truly a dark time. Chicken fajita prices were also affected. My former regular spot increased their price by 14.66%. A new Mexican restaurant opened near my work, and they charge a whopping $20.99 for the sizzling, attention-grabbing, fan-favorite dish. Life pro-tip: Never look directly at the people having a sizzling plate of fajitas delivered to their table. It's what they want. Now, I don't want to give Norte Sur any ideas, but their prices are so good it's almost absurd. Chicken shortage? What chicken shortage? If you can snag an order during lunch hours (11:00 AM - 3:00 PM), chicken fajitas will only set you back $8.99. If you'd rather them for dinner, it's only $2 more. Feeling a bit nuts? $14.99 will get you an order of Fajitas Norte Sur, which combines chicken, steak, chorizo & shrimp. And whether you order for lunch or dinner, you still get all the fixins': rice, beans, lettuce, and pico de gallo to go along with two sides that many restaurants STILL charge extra for - sour cream & guacamole. Just an incredible value through and through. The taco salad was no slouch, either. A pile of cool, crisp iceberg lettuce topped with fresh pico, cheese, sour cream and your choice of either chicken or ground beef. There are four dressings available (I recommend the chipotle ranch), and a side of homemade guacamole is included for good measure. I don't think I've had a lunch special there that I didn't like. Just incredible flavor to go along with extraordinary value. Norte Sur has rendered many of the other Mexican restaurants in the area obsolete. Until the quality begins to suffer or the prices significantly rise, Norte Sur will be my preferred destination. read more

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Food was way better then all the other Mexican spots in Exeter. Good service 3 Steak Tacos Quesadillas read more

Waaaaaay better option just down the road. Not really clean. Food was so so and service was fine. I can't imagine coming back, not because this place was terrible because I can't say that, but because of the aforementioned better option just down the road. read more

This place is very special, offering authentic Mexican cuisine. We have enjoyed dinner there three times. The service is consistently attentive and friendly. Great margaritas. AND THE FOOD, excellent. read more

Service was good and the restaurant was clean it did have an off smell though. I really wanted to like this place but the food was not good, it was not Mexican, more like flavorless ingredients put together into something resembling Mexican food. I really expected more of this place given that they're located within half a mile of 2 other Mexican restaurants (talking about Exeter location) but to those who still care about yelp reviews, I do not recommend. read more

This review is for Mt Penn location on Perkiomen Ave where Charcoal Chef used to be. This is the absolute worst Mexican food I've ever eaten. So bland ! Mexican food should be spicy and flavorful but the food here is just blah. They have a large bar but do not serve liquor. The decor is sparse and the music loud and annoying. Just an all over awful experience. I wholeheartedly do not recommend. Our server was nice and the food came quickly but was basically inedible. read more

Great food. Quick service. Would recommend over plaza and alibrije any day. Everyday.

We had a very nice meal here. I had the norte bowl with chicken, which was delicious. My husband had the veggie enchilada which was also very good. For dessert we had the fried ice cream, a perfect ending. I tried the jamaica, a hibiscus drink, awesome. Service was good , our waitress recommended the jamaica and I'm glad she did. I will definitely come back. read more

Norte Sur has fantastic Mexican food with wonderful service at a great price. Plan to go again next weekend.

My employer purchased food here for our recent Christmas party and enjoyed it. I decided to stop in to have dinner tonight, and am very glad that I did. Everything was delicious, especially the vegetable quesadilla. It's probably the best I've had in a very long time. The facility itself is very cozy and very clean - even the bathroom. Highly recommended. read more

It came recommended.... And not disappointed!! Our new authentic Mexican restaurant.. Chile Relano. & Poblano soup are amazing. Can hardly wait to try other menu items. We will return read more

Norte Sur Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Reading, Pennsylvania

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Amazing! The food and service is outstanding, especially the fish and shrimp tacos, the live guacamole and the quesadillas--I LOVE the chicken quesadillas. read more

Awesome food!! Excellent service and Tremendous Mexican Decor and Ambience, very quiet place, good parking lot. I love Enchiladas and Quesadillas!! read more

We usually go to Tlacuani for mexican but wanted to try this place instead. I ordered the steak tacos and they were tasty. The meat was actual steak and not gristle. The beans and rice were decent. I want to say they are cheaper than Tlacuani. I recommend this place. read more

Best Mexican in Muhlenberg always great service and plenty of food!! Shop local people this place is amazing.

Food was very good and authentic. The queso is the best Iv ever had. Would recommend trying this place. The seats are a tad uncomfortable but the service was quick and friendly so we were not seated long enough for it to bother me. read more

We ordered from them over Door Dash and were completely blown away! This is our new favorite place! All the food was top notch quality and at such an affordable price you can't get better! I highly recommend! read more

Norte Sur Mexican Restaurant - 3 Steak Tacos with beans and rice - Mexican Near Me - Reading, Pennsylvania

My MIL went to this restaurant for lunch with someone before COV-19 happened. She came back shouting their praises! We decided to try it after COV-19 happened. The woman showed up in a mask & sat the food down like we asked. She was SO VERY polite! The food was GREAT! It was still warm! Delivery is ALWAYS fast! We've ordered from there several times since then. EVERY SINGLE time we have been happy with everything! The lady is always "Social Distancing" appropriate. She's Always happy & VERY NICE! I'd totally try to hug her if it weren't for COVID-19!!! Lol The food is always great, warm, & the presentation is always beautiful! The fajitas are a little different than, say Alebrije. I personally prefer Alebrije's fajitas, but my husband loves them! I've tried most things on their menu..At least 1 thing from each section, & have ALWAYS been very happy with my food! You can definitely tell they're using good quality meats & fresh veggies! Today, we ordered dinner. They forgot to put my tacos in the bag. We were going to call (after we were done eating) to see if they could just credit us the tacos for next time. Before we were even done eating, she called & said "They forgot the tacos. I'll be there in 5-7mins". Not only did she bring me my tacos, but there was also a GIANT fried ice cream in the bag too! It was so big, the 4 of us shared it! I'd definitely recommend Norte Sur! You'll love it! read more

My husband and I don't really try anything new but we're so glad we tried this restaurant. From the rice and beans to their skirt steaks , tacos and soups, all are so flavorful and not over cooked or rushed. Taste like I have a little grandmother always trying to stuff me and making my food with love lol read more

Amazing food, with even better service. Great place for yummy Mexican food. One of Berks best kept secrets.... a must go!

Great food and fast service carne asada was great and everyone enjoyed their meal and the decor

Came to the area from California due to work. Found this gem an the fly when I got lost. It was like finding a hidden treasure, food does not disappoint. Could not eat inside due to Covid, could just imagine how much better the food taste on a hot plate!!! read more

Had a bad experience my first time. Ordered some basic tacos and horchata. When I get there they have to make it from scratch. A 10-15 minute process. Food was cool by the time I left. read more