We went to their food truck at Fire & Ice Fest today in Harrisburg. Soft (preferred) tacos are…read more2/$12 or 3/$16. They were not as dried out as in the picture. This was many hours later because I never ate the second one. I got 2 carne asada tacos. My husband got 2 Americano beef tacos. I don't usually post things like this, but none of our tacos had much taste, and you can see the size. We were pretty disappointed. If they advertised it as Tapas, the proportion would have been perfect, but the did not.

Grocery store dining, a bit hit or miss, but this is for sure a hidden gem. Taco Tuesday at 717 in…read morethe Giant in CampHill is a must. I had the Quesobirria tacos 10$ special and it was so good I went back for 4 more tacos. Burris was perfect, and flavorful. My boyfriend doesn't even like cilantro and he didn't complain about drinking the Birria.

J&Z will have my vote for taco Tuesday every Tuesday! Not only are their tacos delicious, the are…read morethe most affordable in the area! Don't bother going to the el sol or el rodeo that up charge tremendously when you can support a place like this that is local and small. The service is always great and the ambiance is authentic. There's always music playing, smiling faces, and yummy food what else do we need?

Now a brick and mortar! Street parking was available when we arrived but very limited. The…read morerestaurant was very colorful and inviting and the servers were friendly and didn't mind giving me their opinions. We ordered food to go but ended up having a seat and taking a few quick bites because we hadn't eaten all day. The waitress let me taste both the horchata and the Jamaica to see which one I'd prefer and we settled on one of each. Both delicious!!! My man and I both got the carne asada fries. I didn't see them on the menu, he just asked if it was an option and they said yes but it could have been something on the menu that I just over looked. The fries were DELICIOUS. They use the big seasoned steak cut fries and it was LOADED with protein had all the expected toppings and a good portion of cotija cheese which I love!! Will definitely be stopping in here on the regular.

I've had tacos from all over--from the East Coast as far north as New York City, midway in Virginia…read moreBeach, Virginia, and all the way south in Miami, Florida. I can't forget the Midwest, Southern Texas, and everywhere in between, like Austin. Now, the best tacos I've ever had in my life were at Lucy's in LA--but let's not talk about Los Angeles, even though I wish I were there with the palm trees and the ocean breeze, where I don't sneeze because of allergies! The second best I've ever had is at this Mexican spot right off Derry Street in Harrisburg, PA. As soon as you walk in the door, there's a beautiful yellow that automatically makes you feel like you're sitting in the countryside of a sweet Mexican village. Although I haven't been to Mexico yet, I can only imagine how it feels with the beautiful Aztec culture all around, the pictures, and, of course, those wonderful plants that tequila is made from displayed on the wall. When I order, I do it by numbers because I'm not fluent in Spanish yet, but hearing the staff speak Spanish makes me feel like I'm getting the real deal. I always get a Mexican soda or an imported drink so that every bite and sip teleports me right to where the food originated. Now, some people may shy away from this place because of the area it's in, but I guarantee you can call ahead to order or just sit inside. You won't have any problems--the food comes out fast, hot, and consistent every single time. I hope my review helps you pick where you want to eat next! If you want more reviews or enjoy a good story, please check out my YouTube channel: **@brandenleebutler**

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!

Stunning gem in the Broad Street Market. We got the tacos Al pastor--which were delicious. The meat…read morewas very flavorful with little bits of pineapple and a sprig of lemon with onions. The staff at El Compadre were there early in the morning cooking the meat on a giant rotating skewer and shaving off slices. They also were making everything fresh right in front of us -- including frying their homemade corn tortillas which had an excellent texture. Very pleasantly surprised how tasty it was! Would HIGHLY recommend and will be back!!

Very high quality, tasty tacos including traditional al Pastor, lengua, crispy al Birria beef tacos…read morewith a large cup of savory beef broth for dipping. I also recommend their chicken enchiladas

Some food trucks earn legendary status long before you ever get to eat there. That was Soul Lotta…read moreEmpanadas for me. I'd spotted their truck at community festivals and events more times than I can count, but every single time there was a line...and every single time my impatience won. Until one beautiful Friday evening in July. For the first time ever, Soul Lotta Empanadas and I found ourselves in the same place without a crowd standing between us. This was my moment! The hardest part wasn't waiting. It was deciding what to order. Their menu is packed with creative empanadas and, if I'm being honest, I wanted approximately all of them. After a solid internal debate, I landed on the Crab Rangoon Empanada, the Cheesesteak Empanada and a cup of their Street Corn, mostly because I saw someone else walking around with it and immediately developed food envy. A few minutes later, I was handed my basket of empanadas and my cup of street corn. I was absolutely starving, so naturally the Crab Rangoon Empanada got first dibs. And it absolutely lived up to the hype I'd built up in my head! The filling was rich, creamy and packed with flavor. Everything I love about crab rangoon was there, just wrapped inside a perfectly fried empanada instead of a tiny wonton. Honestly, this might be my preferred crab rangoon delivery system now. Why eat eight little rangoons when you can eat one giant one? The Cheesesteak Empanada was just as generously stuffed. Plenty of flavorful filling, plenty of cheese and another excellent choice. If I had to order again tomorrow, I'd happily get either one without hesitation! Then there was the street corn. It was a little different than what I'm used to, leaning more tangy and bright than rich and creamy, but I actually really enjoyed that! It was topped with crushed Cheetos, which honestly made me smile before I even took the first bite. It also made one thing very clear...I had ordered entirely too much food. The empanadas disappeared, but the street corn came home with me. And sometime around the middle of the night, I found myself standing in my kitchen finishing it cold and straight from the cup like a feral raccoon. No regrets! If you see Soul Lotta Empanadas at a festival and there's a line, wait. Trust me! I spent way too long letting long lines scare me away, and now I know they were worth waiting in all along. My only problem now? I've got my eye on those Apple Cobbler dessert empanadas. Looks like I'm going to have to track this food truck down again before summer ends. And this time...I'm ordering dessert first!

The empanadas are incredible, so I think it's safe to say the tacos are too! We were fortunate…read moreenough to catch up with them when they were serving philly cheesesteak empanadas and beef brisket ones. I'm not sure if they are offered every day. The other ones we tried were also great. But the key, must-have ingredient is their sauce! A combination of sweet - kinda like an orange chicken sauce - and bbq flavor. It is SOOO good you'll want to keep buying more.

Highly recommended. The tacos were amazing. The cheese was to die for, especially that spicy guava…read moresauce. I cannot wait to go back to try more things. The decorations are so cute. We wanted to try the flan, but they were all sold out, which means it has to be amazing. I'll be trying it next time I am in the area. They are limited in seating, so I would recommend calling before hand if you would like to dine in.

Adding a star for context: this is the only taqueria in Old Town Carlisle. The three proteins I…read moretried were all good (carne asada, carnitas, and pollo). But they were served without onions. Spicy salsa was very mild. Prices were good.

Picture it: Friday. 4:45pm. Snow falling. 28 degrees. And me? Standing in a taco shack parking lot…read moredreaming of warmer days when I'm sitting at one of their picnic tables pretending I'm on vacation instead of actively battling Central PA winter. Because when the craving for real tacos hits, logic and weather forecasts no longer matter. First things first -- parking is easy. Big stoned lot right at the shack. Love that for me. Second thing -- and this is important -- Little Mexico Tacos is CASH ONLY. I learned this at the counter, which triggered an immediate wallet excavation worthy of an archaeological dig. My goal: secure enough funds for a chorizo burrito and street corn in a cup. I found a $20 bill and decided to live dangerously. Plot twist #1: they were out of rice. Brief emotional damage. Apparently rice is a key player in many menu items, but I pivoted like a seasoned professional because when tacos call, you answer. Plot twist #2: my total came to $20.14. FOURTEEN CENTS OVER. I braced myself for the walk of shame, but the guy at the counter waved it off like the legend he is. Sir, if you're reading this, I hope your pillow is always cool and your tacos are always perfect. Also elite-level move: at freezing temperatures, he told me to wait in my car and he'd holler when my food was ready. That's customer service with survival instincts. Let's set expectations: there is no inside here. None. Zero. This is an open-air taco shack. If the weather isn't nice, you're eating elsewhere... or embracing your inner feral raccoon and demolishing tacos in your car. Now for the important part -- THE FOOD. Street Corn (mild -- because I specifically requested "no spicy chaos"): Creamy. Tangy. Fully sauced. Not bland, not overpowering -- just perfectly balanced. Also served in a cup instead of on the cob, which means maximum efficiency and zero mess - WINNING! Chorizo Burrito: Absolute unit. Packed with just-the-right-level-of-spice chorizo, huge portion size, and -- surprise MVP moment -- the tortilla was lightly crisped instead of being a sad floppy wrap straight out of a bag. Half of this thing could feed a small village. I finished every bite of the meat like it was my job. Bonus green sauce situation included (avocado? wizardry?) that I fully expected to melt my face off -- but instead it was mellow and delicious and paired perfectly with the chorizo. Final verdict: Little Mexico Tacos is the real deal. No-frills setup, big flavors, generous portions, kind humans, and the exact kind of taco shack energy that makes you feel like you've unlocked a local secret. I will absolutely be back when the weather warms up so I can sit outside like a civilized human instead of a burrito-powered winter gremlin.

Still the best taco shop in the area. He makes Birria on Fridays and Saturdays. Delicious!…read more Note: Cash only

Mid St8 Taco was a great find! The tacos were fresh, packed with flavor, and had a really good…read morebalance of toppings and seasoning. Everything tasted like it was made with quality ingredients, and the portions were just right. The atmosphere was laid-back and welcoming, and the service was friendly and quick. Definitely a spot I'd recommend if you're looking for some really good tacos and a casual place to grab a bite.

We stopped by Mid St8 Taco inside the West Shore Farmers Market on the Sunday morning before…read moreChristmas, and wow -- the market was PACKED. Despite the chaos, Mid St8 was cranking out tacos in a really timely and efficient way, which we appreciated right away. We were also super lucky to snag a table nearby, because Mid St8 only has a handful of seats, and they fill up fast. We ordered two breakfast tacos -- egg, potato, and chorizo -- for $11.66, and they were absolutely worth it. First pleasant surprise: real eggs (you can taste the difference). We wouldn't have minded a little more chorizo, but overall the balance still worked. We also loved the double tortilla, and these tacos were STUFFED -- no skimping here. There were lots of onions and lots of lime crema already on the tacos, which we greatly appreciated. The crema was a clutch move and kept the double-tortilla noms from getting too dry. Good call, Mid St8 Taco. Flavor-wise, they really delivered. Super tasty, filling, and exactly what we wanted on a busy, chilly December morning. One of our favorite parts of the experience was the self-service condiment bar. Instead of being put on the spot to choose toppings, you get to customize your tacos with crema, pico de gallo, fire-roasted jalapeños, pickled onions, limes, pickled jalapeños, salsa picosa, and salsa verde. It was great being able to sample a few without committing to a giant scoop of anything we might not love. (Spoiler alert: the lime crema and pickled onions were our winners.) These breakfast tacos really hit the spot, and despite the crowds, the experience was smooth and satisfying. We will happily be back for more.