I ordered food for delivery. They forgot my chips and salsa, which cost me $9.50. This is not hard,…read morepeople. Get your act together. Customer service has been getting worse and worse. Do you not care any more about your regular customers? Your food is good, but your service is slipping. Wake up.

We walked into Casa Mariacha on a Friday night around 5:30, and for a brief moment we were the only…read moreones there -- which lasted all of five minutes. Right after us, people poured in and the place filled up quickly, so clearly it's doing something right. We ordered a shrimp cocktail ($12) to start, one chorizo taco ($4), one shrimp taco ($4), rice and beans ($6), and an order of chilaquiles with beef, chicken, and a fried egg ($14). We also grabbed a Diet Pepsi ($3) and a mandarin Jarritos ($4). Somewhere along the way we ended up with two chorizo tacos and two shrimp tacos (and were charged for them), but we rolled with it and turned them into decent leftovers. The shrimp cocktail was huge -- served in what I can only describe as a glass milkshake cup. The shrimp themselves were good-sized, but it was mostly red sauce, so the dramatic presentation felt a little unnecessary. The shrimp taco was the standout -- really tasty and well-balanced. The chorizo taco was good flavor-wise but on the dry side and could have used some kind of sauce to help it along. Adventure Buddy was very happy with the chilaquiles, which came loaded with beef, chicken, and a fried egg. He demolished most of it, leaving zero leftovers and no regrets. The staff were friendly and kind and did their best to stay attentive as the restaurant got busier. All-in, after tip, we spent around $70 for a Friday night date night. That felt a little high for what we ordered, but the extra tacos did give us leftovers, so that helped soften the blow. Bottom line: this is a solid Mexican restaurant. Would I go out of my way to eat here? No. If I was in the area and craving Mexican food, would I come back? Sure. Nothing to shout from the rooftops about, but also nothing to complain about -- average, fine, and perfectly serviceable. Bonus points for plentiful free parking, since it's located in a strip mall.

Rolled into Mechanicsburg Breakfast & Pizzeria at the extremely conventional breakfast hour…read moreof...5pm on a Friday. I was the only diner in the place, which honestly made me feel like I had just rented out a private pizza studio. Bonus: plenty of free parking right out front because it's tucked into a little strip mall. Before I even ordered, the menu caught my attention--an eclectic mashup of pizza and tacos, with breakfast versions of both served all day long. It's honestly the kind of menu you'd expect to stumble upon in a dream where the universe says, "Go ahead, choose joy." I originally planned to be "responsible" and just grab a slice to test the waters, but they didn't have any slices ready and would've had to make an entire pizza just for me. That felt like a sign from the Universe to stop lying to myself. If they were firing up the oven anyway, why not go big? So I took the cosmic hint and ordered their semi-Instagram-famous Mexican Breakfast Pizza: eggs, chorizo, mozzarella, cheddar... a 10" "personal" pizza (their wording, not mine) for $14. Twist my arm. Drinks live in the cooler by the door and you just grab whatever you want and pay at the end. As I was mid-debate between soda and water, the guy behind the counter popped out from behind the curtain and said, "Hey, since you're getting a breakfast pizza, if you want juice... orange, cranberry, apple... you can have it!" Sir. Apple juice is basically the secret key to my heart. SOLD. He also mentioned they have games and coloring books available--apparently dominoes is the crowd favorite here. Unexpected and charming. A little sign on my table caught my eye: "If you love it, leave a nice review." Challenge accepted. This place was already earning every star. Placed my order at 5:02, snagged a seat by the window to watch the sunset fade and the traffic chaos whirl by. The sign on the wall said "GOOD vibes, GREAT flavors," and let me tell you: an accurate mission statement. At 5:20, my pizza emerged in all its glory--and it. was. stunning. The crust hit that sweet middle ground between thin and deep dish: sturdy, doughy, beautifully crisped on the edges, and wonderfully yeasty. The eggs-to-cheese ratio was perfection, and the chorizo? A knockout. Spicy, chunky, far more personality than the usual breakfast-pizza sausage situation. I ate 1.5 slices and boxed up the rest, which will easily feed me for another three days because, yes, I believe in leftovers as a lifestyle. As I was leaving, the man behind the counter introduced himself--Sebastian--and he had been nothing but attentive, kind, and genuinely invested in making sure I had a great experience. Service like that sticks with you. Total damage: $22.26 including tip. For great food, even better service, and days of leftovers? That's what I call winning. I'll definitely be back--probably at another totally normal breakfast hour.

My first time here today and these people are some of the nicest restaurant owners I've ever met…read more Barely open a week, I really wish much success for this restaurant. Order at the counter and your food is brought out promptly. The owner made sure everything was good and kept asking if I needed anything. Making customers feel important is, well, important, so I'm glad they aim to please. Pizza slice was really good, could've been a bit more well done, but that's my preference. The birria quesadilla and (thick) consommé were out of this world excellent. Can't wait to come back and have that again and try some other dishes. All day breakfast is cool and a nice option to have in this area. Try this place and see for yourself.

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.

I ordered the lunch fajitas and my wife had the chimichangas. We were both happy with our food,…read moreeverything taste great. the only thing where the tortilla chips that they give you on the table were a little well done.

CHIPS & SALSA Salsa made fresh in house and freshly fried…read morecorn tortilla chip BOWL OF CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP PUEBLA CHILE RELLENO A large poblano chile stuffed with Mexican oaxaca cheese and fried in an egg batter. Topped with salsa verde, pico de gallo, avacado drizzle and spicy sour cream CHILES MIXTOS Two homemade chile rellenos (stuffed poblano peppers), one stuffed with ground beef and vegetable mixture topped with salsa verde and cheese, the other pepper stuffed with a shredded chicken breast and vegetable mixture topped with a roasted tomato chile sauce and cheese. Served with Pico de Gallo, sour cream, guacamole, rice, beans, and tortillas. Another great meal in a comfortable setting with great service!

We will never return to this establishment. Desirea and Thomas who said he was the manager were…read morerude and could NOT even take the time to listen that Desirea not only made errors starting from the drink order to the appetizers to the 3 entrees ordered. She ignored us 4 times, Thomas brought out the food, didn't even ask of the orders were correct, when we asked why the error in the order. He walked away, couldn't even bother to listen. We didn't even try one of entrees since it was wrong. He didn't even offer to make a new entree. He said he could basically care less, then when he did return he said well we have cameras. And all of us had a smart phone on us. That even elevated the situation between all 4 of us. When we asked for the owner's number to call, he said well the owner isn't going to do anything about me. It my word as the manager against us 4. The location downtown was much better managed, the food was better and the service. the restaurant wasn't that clean either compared, the previous experience we had dined was that much better. Then when we left they complained we didn't meet the 20% well service was poor, food was poor, and until Thomas is gone, I am sure attitudes won't improve

A fellow Yelper got me curious about the mole sauce yesterday. So here I was, checked in to this…read morepresumably authentic Mexican restaurant, dying to try it out. Décor was the typical Mexican, with over-the-top paint colors. The dining area was spacious. The waitress greeted us with big smiles. We sat ourselves by the window. Immediately we were offered a complimentary serving of chips and salsa. The chips were well made and the salsa was tangy and very appetizing. I made my order almost in no time for the Mole Poblano; my wife ordered Pechuga en Crema con Champiñones. The food came out in about 10 minutes; both dishes came with 4-5 tortillas. Now, the long-awaited mole sauce -- thick, dark, and complex. I watched a YouTube video on how it's typically made, so I had a level of respect and appreciation for it. It tasted like the popular five-spice bean curd jerky Asian snack -- bold and strong. I liked it very much. My wife's cream chicken, while moist, was bland in comparison. If you're like me, you'd be a bit confused when the bill came. The amounts were different from what the menu showed. Basically, the figures on the bill were the inflated prices that included surcharges for paying with a credit card. If you pay cash, you pay the menu prices instead.

We live just a few minutes up the road from here but have never tried it until today. I cannot…read morebelieve we didn't try them sooner! The chips come out PIPING HOT and are fresh fried, as they should be, but seems to be rare for Mexican restaurants in the area these days... the salsa is incredibly good. It is a touch spicy with a little sweetness, but we loved the flavor. The first basket is free (also not always the norm around here) and a second basket is only $1.50 more - that's amazing! We also got a queso con chorizo to share and the small size was PLENTY. We both decided on taco platters and that was a great choice - we got to try a bunch of meats that way. The al pastor was amazing, as was the carne asada, carnitas, and shrimp taco. The tacos were topped with an amazing guacamole sauce. I got corn tortilla tacos and they were perfectly griddled and warm. My husband enjoyed his flour tortilla tacos. The rice and beans were fresh and hot and delicious too. Food came out quick and exactly as we ordered, even with some modifications! We didn't love the additional red sauce in the squirt bottle that you can add to your food, but the salsa verde in the squirt bottle was good. I ordered an extra salsa to add to my tacos instead. For drinks, there's agua frescas and an extensive soda selection in a case to choose from. My husband was happy to see Mexican Coke. Service was great! Overall, we had two taco platters, queso, two drinks, plus an extra chips and salsa for less than $40. You can't beat it. We will be back!!

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!

What can I say? The atmosphere is awesome, the food is all incredible, not to mention how cool the…read moremarket is. The menu is incredibly extensive and has good choices for anyone that likes Mexican food. The market has a bunch of cool little bits and bobs that I as a totally non-Mexican, very white person don't really understand but still enjoy! It's fun to shop around while you wait for your food or even after eating. Staff has always been very nice and on top of things like refills, getting food out quick, etc. All the little murals and things are very pleasing to look at. Overall, awesome place to eat and get stuff from.

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.

Weeknight random dinner. Came here and I thought this place was good…read more Pretty authentic Mexican food. Very colorful and nice decor. Prices were good for the amount of food you get. The little appetizer was like a sampler. It had little beef like taco roll ups. Which were eh nothing out of this world tbh. Might be my least fav thing on the sampler.. It also had a few pieces of quesadillas and a little pile of nachos. It was good. We shared it. It was two of us. Then we also got the burrito which was delish. The chorizo inside the burrito was a little on the spicy side for my liking. But besides that, it was all great. The service was good too. The lady who helped us was very nice and attentive. Good drinks and drink menu!

I'm a harsh critique when it comes to Mexican. I grew up around it made by many hands…read more Let's start off with the positive. The service and the ambiance was great! The interior decor was beautiful. The negative... the food. The food quality lacks. I ordered the sopes, two with asada and one with carnitas. The tortilla felt like it had been made a week ago and reheated. I prefaced ordering these by asking the server if the tortillas were made in house, a better question would of been if they made them for each order. The meat was okay. Loved the amount of toppings on each, they were definitely not stingy. Would of loved if they had a green salsa available. The drinks were no better. They were sweet as can be with a 1/4 shot in them. I ordered the margarita flight and even though each base was tasty. They had no alcohol in them. One shot for three cups is a robbery. Love supporting a local establishment but this one definitely needs some quality assistance.

El Sol Mexican Restaurant is a solid, dependable option in downtown Harrisburg. It has the…read morepolished, franchise-style atmosphere you'd expect from a higher-end chain Mexican restaurant--comfortable, clean, and consistent, though not particularly distinctive. I tend to sit at the bar, where the service is friendly, attentive, and quick even on busy nights. The bartenders mix a good jalapeño margarita, and drinks in general are reliably well-made. The food is about what you'd expect for the price point and location: decent portions, fresh enough, and served promptly. It's a good place for happy hour, small groups, or casual work gatherings, though it can get crowded with business folks and local professionals during the week. When the weather's nice, the small outdoor seating area adds a nice touch. I rate it four stars mainly because, having grown up out West, my expectations for Mexican food lean toward more authentic regional flavors. El Sol offers the standard Tex-Mex fare you'll find in much of the East, tasty but not distinctive. Still, it's friendly, clean, and consistent, which makes it a dependable choice for this area.

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.

Awesome food! It was friendly and quick. Not much else to say...but it has to be 85 characters:-)read more

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!