From CA, on business in PA, coworker recommends this place for lunch…read more You walk in and the art and decor are mind blowing, simply amazing, literally took a photo of like every booth and they were all different. Then I get this humongous plate of piping hot fajitas, chicken and steak, literally haven't stopped thinking about this place since my visit, it has entirely ruined fajitas from anywhere else because this is the gold standard that cannot be beat!

Been to this place many times and it's still fire to this day! I would always get their tacos…read morewhether it's suadero, lengua, or al pastor! And they're also affordable which is a plus! I love going through their grocery store that is attached in the place with the baked goods, piñatas, and everything you can think of!

For dinner, my girlfriend and I ordered the lunch birria tacos. The tacos came with rich, flavorful…read morebirria, queso Chihuahua, onions, and cilantro, along with a side of savory broth for dipping served with rice. She also got the lunch fajita burrito with steak and sautéed onions, topped with cheese sauce and sour cream, and served with rice and beans. To drink, she had a horchata--so good! They also brought out chips with salsa and a Mexican ranch dipping sauce, which I really enjoyed. Overall, everything was delicious. Our waiter was awesome--very friendly, attentive, and full of energy.

The service was absolutely amazing. The food was so much more than I expected- and our server,…read moreDaniel, was extremely hospitable, courteous, and efficient. Thank you for a wonderful family dinner. We will be back!!

My wife, two friends, and I stopped into El Rancho for lunch while we were in town. As soon as we…read morewalked in, we were greeted with a smile and seated right away. One thing that immediately caught my attention was the décor. Our table featured beautiful images representing Mexican heritage, and although I didn't get a chance to take a picture, the chairs also had some very nice carved details that added to the atmosphere. After ordering our drinks, everyone decided on lunch. My wife ordered the Taquitos along with a side of cheese dip, I had the Perfect Portion Taco, and our friends shared the Carnitas Platter. While waiting for our meals, we enjoyed the complimentary warm chips and fresh salsa. The chips were nice and warm, and the salsa had excellent flavor. When our meals arrived, everything looked fresh and appetizing. We all enjoyed our food, and everyone left satisfied with their meal. Overall, we had a very pleasant lunch. The friendly service, welcoming atmosphere, and good food made for an enjoyable experience. Before we even left, we were already saying that the next time we're in town, we'll have to stop back for another meal. If you're looking for a good Mexican restaurant in the area, El Rancho is definitely worth a visit.

I will start first I will not take away the fact that this place was the first ever place in…read moreHarrisburg that did Birria tacos. I will still remember the time that I was so excited and felt a bliss of the taste of their Birria tacos as well as many of their signature dishes, such as the yucca and chicharron. However, if this were to be true, it's such a shame that a place like this would take so much advantage on people like that, specifically their employees. Fortunately, there are definitely other places that now do birria tacos as well as been noted for bringing authentic Mexican cuisine in the Harrisburg area (some even cheaper and taste better than this place). But until they get their act together, I cannot support a place that does not support other people.

I live fairly close to this spot and have heard good things about it so I decided to give it a try…read morefor a weeknight dinner with the hubby. Let me just start off by saying the place itself is beautiful, antiqueish like but also gave me Mexican culture to the max. Which I loved. I visited Mexico before so it definitely was nice to see that. Everyone from the host to our server were so nice and friendly. We loved our server, he kept us laughing and was great with his attentiveness to the table. The menu offers a lot! Lol from traditional plates to vegetarian options. I wanted to try something different so I picked the San Jose burrito. A burrito stuffed with chicken, rice, chorizo, beans and topped with a jalapeño cheese sauce.. it was beyond what I expected. It was so flavorful! Loved every bite lol if you come here, I highly recommend. Hubby got the Tacos Del Mar which came with three tacos. 1- shrimp, 1- fried fish & 1-seared fish. His plate came with rice too. Which I think is great for the price and the portion they give you. We also order table side guacamole because you always need to have some gua when you're at Mexican restaurant right?!?!! Lol. Everything was absolutely delicious. Friendly staff , very nice spot. Go check it out if you haven't.

On my most recent visit to Harrisburg, we stopped at Fiesta Mexico for dinner. Lovely people, very…read morefriendly, even on a cold, busy Friday night. Margaritas (both on the rocks and blended) were very good. The blended was smoother than any Ive ever had before. Chips had a strong corn flavor, but the bowl was half full for three people and had enough broken pieces to suggest we'd gotten to the bottom of the bag. The salsa was delicious, with just a hint of heat. Entrees included a Pizza Birria, which was like a quesadilla, but more interesting. The tortilla had a well-cooked look to it, the center layer of braised beef, cheese and onions was thick enough to satisfy even the hungriest. The majority was taken home in leftovers. Another "never before seen" items was the chimichanga -- available soft or fried. What? A chimichanga is a FRIED burrito. If its not fried, its a burrito. Which, soft in this version, looked and was delicious, but I'm still confused. Finally, my Chicken Mole Poblano. So Much Food! And it was yummy! Slightly sweeter than what I'm used to, but trust me when I say I scarfed almost all of it down -- without the tortillas. A great night out, I know more family will visit it this week. I think I'd like to go back.

What a pleasant surprise at noontime for lunch this Tuesday! I expected a decent lunch but received…read morea delicious meal (I was starving) and great service. Huge basket of chips and salsa to start off and then my (à la carte) chicken enchilada and lunchtime special Birria burrito were served. The enchilada looked the same as all El Rodeo restaurants, but my attention was to the burrito which looked like it was swimming in water. I was skeptical at first, but after taking a bite, I realize that this was delicious consommé without any grease, so it looked watery. The flavor was rich and delicious along with perfectly seasoned meat. I loved this meal and overall experience. Gonna have to add this back into the lunch rotation...

Carnitas were fine. A chicken enchilada came out cold and the Mexican pizza was...not good, with…read moreminute beef-like fragments. Attentive service.

This place is very small. There is literally one menu at the counter. It was a little dusty in…read morethere. Could use some sprucing up. But that being said, the Torta Sandwich was delish. I would never have went here on my own. I'm glad I tried it. But I was a little worried about the cleanliness factor. I would probably go back with a little arm twisting. 3/5

We came for dine in and was surprised to find only a few tables in a very small seating area within…read morea grocery store type atmosphere. There was also a television in the seating area with Spanish tv shows playing the entire time. The food was good. I understand the small space- I just wasn't thrilled with having my son distracted by the tv during dinner time. We don't do tv during dinner at home and certainly not at a restaurant. It was a losing battle even with the unfamiliar language on the tv. Like I said the food was tasty though, and the staff friendly- I'm just not thrilled on the distracting atmosphere of both tv and grocery store all right by the dinner table.

We love the Mexican food at El Sol. Their seafood dip is our favorite. We also like the quesadilla…read morechicken nachos, taco and entrees. Their drink menu is also very good. Love the ambience and the servers are always very nice. One of our most favorite Mexican restaurant in town. We had our first date in Harrisburg at El Sol so this will always be special to us.

My first visit to El Sol lined up with 3rd in the Burg, so I wisely made a reservation for 5:30…read more Turns out we arrived early and were seated immediately (maybe my "I'm starving" comment helped). Inside, the vibe is warm and festive: colorful artwork, low-top tables, a lively bar stocked with tequilas, and gorgeous Moravian star lights glowing overhead. The menu is extensive -- everything from tacos and burritos to rice bowls, full entrées, and massive multi-person feasts served in lava rock molcajetes. Most dishes land around $20, or you can snag tacos individually for $5.50. We started with the Mexican Seafood Dip and wow... game changer. Shrimp, bay scallops, crab, and mushrooms all swimming in a red tomatillo sauce, baked under a gooey blanket of cheese, and served with chips. Unlike so many "seafood" dips that are 90% cheese, El Sol delivers with generous amounts of actual seafood. It was piping hot, hearty, and plentiful -- enough that we happily took leftovers home. For mains, I went with a Birria Taco (plus a trusty Diet Coke). Juicy, cheesy, crispy perfection -- I could've polished off three more but restrained myself. Adventure Buddy chose Camarones A La Diabla -- jumbo Gulf shrimp and mushrooms in a three-chile sauce. Bright red, spicy but not overpowering, and loaded with shrimp that were actually jumbo. He was a happy camper. Our total came to $62 with tip, which felt fair for the quality and portions. Service was attentive and friendly, and the noise level low enough for both conversation and even a quick phone call. Parking is the usual downtown Harrisburg scene -- no on-site lot, but free street parking after 5 and garages nearby make it easy enough. Bottom line: great food, colorful atmosphere, and a menu that's begging us to come back. Next time, I'm eyeing one of those lava rock molcajetes.

Carne asada burrito and horchata was tooo good! Burrito was just the right size! Horchata tasted…read morehomemade!

The place is one of the nicer taco shops in the Harrisburg area, very clean-looking. Upon ordering,…read moreyou get complimentary chips and salsa. I ordered 5 tacos: 1 birria, because I'd never tried their version before and wanted to be safe; the other 4 were 2 carnitas and 2 asada. I also ordered a plate of rice and refried beans. The rice isn't your traditional yellow Mexican-style rice; at least, I've never had it like this ever before, and I eat lots of Mexican food. It had corn and pigeon peas in it but was still very delicious. The carnitas and steak tacos weren't my favorite--not bad at all, just not my favorite--but the birria was top-tier A1. Honestly, overall, every single thing was good and worth it. 25 bucks got me 5 tacos stuffed to the brim, a very generous serving of rice and refried beans, with a soda. And the service was great!