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    3.9 (137 reviews)
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    Cass O.

    This place definitely earns its name: Taco KING. The prices are great! The food was so good and the portions are tremendous! Paired the delicious tacos with a Mexican Coke! Soo good!! It's a small intimate setting and the staff is friendly! I can't believe I didn't give this place a try sooner! I regret not trying a taco but the quesadillas were calling my name! I must go back for more!

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    Cruzita T.

    The food was so good. We showed up about 7:30 pm for take out on a Tuesday evening. They close at 8. The food was very good. She made everything fresh. Great flavors. Definitely worth trying after a day at Hersheypark! Thank you, the food was great.

    Chicken tacos on flour tortilla. Salsas from Left to Right:  - Red (pretty spicy) - Green/Tomatillo (milder) - Chipotle (smoky and GOOD)
    Rahul N.

    Was really hoping this place would be good, but unfortunately I don't think I'll return. Here's the major points of the review: ~Taco Tuesday Special = 5 tacos for $10.99~ Ordered: 5 al pastor and 5 chicken on flour, + variety of 3 salsas (While they advertise horchata heavily, when I asked about it, they simply said "no"; unsure if they don't sell it at all or it was just out that day) Taco base (cilantro, onions, flour tortilla, limes on side): 1/5 - really dry tortillas, some cold, no flavor and could use fresher onions/cilantro. Limes were dry and not ripe enough at the same time; very little juice with little flavor. Al Pastor: 3/5 - Great spice on meat, but meat was SO dry, no extra kick with sauce either, really could have used it. Chicken: 1/5 - Really bad, the chicken was dry and entirely unseasoned. All the flavor was from drenching it in salsa and the veggies. DO NOT GET! Salsas: 4/5 - Chipotle salsa was great, I'd buy a bottle of it. Spice was at like a 6/10 but smoky. I'd characterize it as much more akin to the chipotle pepper than artificial taste. - Green (tomatillo) was also pretty good, it had a bigger kick than I expected at like 4/10 - Red (unsure) really spicy and tangy, wasn't a fan but I can definitely see how someone really looking for spice would love this.

    Carnitas, Al Pastor and chorizo and steak tacos.
    Eileen H.

    Visited here on a Tuesday evening. It's a small place with about 8 tables or so. There's a little area where they sell Goya products as well as my favorite "green" hot sauce :) No one was eating in when I was there but there was a steady flow of take-out orders. I didn't see anyone take out the pizza. I tried three tacos: Carnitas, Al Pastor (pork w/pineapple) and steak & chorizo. My favorite, and the most flavorful was the carnitas. YUM!! Tacos are served topped with onion and cilantro. They give you two corn tortillas per meat so it was like eating six tacos instead of three. These were very good, authentic tacos. I haven't had tacos like these since I was in NYC!

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    David F.

    Best taco place that I have found within an hour of Harrisburg. And the pizza and stromboli are pretty good too! Recommend: salmon tacos, BBQ pizza, stromboli. What to expect: pretty much a hole- in- the- wall taco joint. Might be cold in the winter and warm in the summer. Prices are reasonable. Service is fast. Owner is friendly and you can tell he likes his job and takes pride in his food.

    Ground beef on bottom steak on top.  They look the same but tasted very different
    Kristina G.

    I have been here a number of times and I'm upping my review for the quality of the tacos. They're prettt yummy and fresh. Phew. The ground beef are more expensive and I don't really get why. They're just okay to me an actually pretty salty. But the steak ones are spot on. Pay the .25 for cheese cause it's good stuff. The only thing to me that knocks this down from a 5 are the lack of fountain soda (just a thing to me) aaannnd the guy working had his gloves on (plus!) to prepare food but then he took my money with those greasy gloves and then continued to make food with them. Take them off and take the money then put new ones on. Other than that a good place for an authentic taco fix

    Pulled pork fries, non alcoholic sangria, chicken burrito, 5 tacos with all premium topping.

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    Extremely good tacos. Best tacos I've had on the east coast so far. I was pleasantly surprised with the carne asada tacos

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    I think you do know the flour tortilla. But thanks for come.....

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    Holy ballllssss they're so good. I recently lost my taste but these tacos brought me back to life ‍

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    By far one of the best places to get tacos in Harrisburg! My favorite and go to is the Al pastor taco platter!

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    Decent little Mexican place in the Allison Hill section of Harrisburg. It is located on Derry…read moreStreet in a blue & red building with two satellite dishes (see exterior photo). The restaurant itself had a few tables, a frozen ice cream box, video chance games, a huge rack of phone cards and several pictures decorating the walls. Most of the pictures depicted scenes from mexico, such as poncho villa, zapata, rural life, cows, etc... one of the walls was covered in mirrors and had a sombrero hanging on it. They have standard tacos at 2.50 apiece, chicken, beef or pork. We tried several of them. There was also a Torta for 8.50 that was pretty decent. There was some type of hot sauce (Valentina brand) here that that we put on it made it significantly better. The helado de fresa or strawberry ice cream ($1.50) balanced it out. We also had the Bistek Ranchero: it came with 6 yellow corn tortillas, onions, cilantro, beans, rice & lots of beef, mixed with red pepper. That cost 14.00 pretty decent if you ask me. What makes this place stand out in my opinion is the " tostada ceviche de camaron " or lime marinaded seafood salad on a deep fried corn tortilla. This item is occasionally also available at competitors but not nearly as good. 5 Stars, incredible food!

    Second review of this place! The first time my order was messed up, and it's no big deal, things…read morehappen, and the food was still good. That being said, I went today and got four tacos, two adobada and two carnitas, and when I tell you the tacos were delicious, that's no joke. You can tell the meat was freshly made, and four tacos with a drink for 12 bucks--that's a steal! I will be going back to try the caldos I hear great things

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    El Rancho Restaurante y Pupuseria

    El Rancho Restaurante y Pupuseria

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    I absolutely love their food, especially the Trio Fajitas! If you get a chance, don't forget to…read morevisit. The food comes out super fast, and everything is delicious!

    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.

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    Fiesta Mexico

    Fiesta Mexico

    3.3
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    4.9 mi
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    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.

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    El Sol Mexican Restaurant

    El Sol Mexican Restaurant

    3.8
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    6.3 mi
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    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.

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    El Sol Mexican Restaurant
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