What it lacks it makes up for in charm. Welcomed w/ chips & salsa (puréed thin, good texture, but prefer more cilantro & heat). Beef Chimichanga good, but just straight up ground beef with minimal flair. Enjoyed Shrimp Chimichanga more since it was creamier & texture interrupted by chunky shrimp & bell pepper. What blew me away was menu item I generally have no use for- Tortilla soup. (Not a fan of soggy chips floating in broth). This was fantastic! Flavorful broth with diced tomato, a ball of soft, creamy, cheese, a sunken bed of rice, & fried tortilla strips that were soft but still had texture. Everything here is just a bit muted. You won't find strong flavors or lots of heat (the locals would never go for it) but food has fresh, homemade, simplicity that scratches the itch. Fried ice cream is a nice finish. Wait staff is young family that takes pride in delivering food to your table. A happy addition to the zip code & maybe the only Latin food for miles. read more

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We walked in as the only customers and saw owners I am guessing they were on their phones at a table in the corner. We waited and then the girl spoke the older gentleman no smile no words just ignored. Not welcoming as a first time there. Lucky the high school boy with braces came on shift with a friendly personality and made a better impression. Food was good. But just expected small business more welcoming in a small town. Oh finished and payed still in corner on the phone no eye contact or thank you for coming. read more

Me and my girlfriend had lunch together and found the service to be very nice and friendly. We had the chimichangas her the chicken and myself the beef with rice and beans. The food was delicious and filling with large portions. We had the fried ice cream for dessert and it was very well presented and delicious. We will be coming back. read more

I've eaten here a couple times and have had mixed experiences. The staff is friendly and competent. The ambiance is very basic with no sense of style or design which is fine if you are just looking for a fast and inexpensive meal. The prices are inexpensive in comparison to other Mexican restaurants in the region. The building looks like it hasn't been remodeled in decades and could use a facelift and the attentions of an interior decorator/designer. The food here has been mostly a miss. The first time I came the food came out hot but the second time it was cold. The rice and beans do not taste like they are homemade/fresh. They taste like they are straight out of a box/can (and not a good quality boxed rice and canned bean), lack flavor/seasoning, have an unappealing texture (the beans are too soupy and bland, and the rice, which is also bland, has a dried out texture one gets when it has become stale from sitting out too long). The chips and salsa are fine, and the enchiladas and tacos were acceptable but not as good as I have had elsewhere. Frankly I make better tasting tacos at home using a store bought dry seasoning packet or a sauce packet (take your pic of Ortega, Taco Bell, frontera, your grocery store home brand, etc.) and better tasting rice using a box of Goya rice and better refried beans out of can because I season them wish fresh cilantro and Mexican spices and add a bit of sour cream and cheese. The one really exceptional item I had was a chili relleno the first time I came, but the second time it was cold and therefore unappetizing. Overall, I would say there are many better Mexican restaurants in Berks County. The only reason to come here is if you are in Robesonia, craving Mexican food, don't want to cook, and don't have the time or the resources to drive somewhere else. read more

Great food. An asset to our community. James and the staff welcome you warmly into the casual restaurant. Find a table and check the menu. The shrimp soup is mild and fabulous- perfect for a comfort food day. The fish tacos are delish- chunks of fried fish with a spicy purple cabbage slaw with just the right amount of heat. Chili relleños are great ( particularly with green sauce) and their taco salads are light & tasty. The food is consistently good- home cooking style. Everything is made with love and you can taste it. read more

Food was amazing, had so much inside the Taco's. We got served right away and the place is very spacious. A wonderful place to eat without the bustle of center city. We will return. read more

I cannot give this place a better review. Wish I could give it 10 stars! I supported this place at it's previous location in Robesonia and I'm so happy they got the chance to expand and stick around town. They are fast, friendly, and the food is phenomenal. You can tell they cook with love. If you love Mexican food... you need to try this place. You won't be disappointed! read more

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Best Mexican I've had in a while. Amazing food for the price! Definitely will be back!

Best lil mexican food place! We love it so much! Anything and everything we had either take out or eat in has been so tasty, full of flavor and authentic. Highly recommend! read more

My wife and I love Castaneda's. The interior is small and definitely a bit shabby, but the servers and manager are always friendly, the food is very very good and the prices are reasonable. We highly recommend the shrimp tacos and the homemade tamales. read more

Amazing!! Our daughter is always raving about this place so we decided to give it a try and do very glad we did. The food was delicious, the wait staff very friendly and attentive. We tried a few different items on the menu and definitely not disappointed in anything. Can't wait to go back!! If you enjoy authentic Mexican food go give them a try --I guarantee you won't be disappointed. read more

Castañeda Mexican Restaurant - Choripollo, adobada sopes, a couple of different tacos, cheese dip and an extremely large bowl of tortilla soup. - Mexican Near Me - Robesonia, Pennsylvania

Mediocre. I was excited to find a taqueria style place but after trying it twice I'm unimpressed. First time was ok, nothing special but not bad. It warranted a second try. Second time was not as good as the first. The food was different than the first time, so not consistent. Everything was dry. Rice had peas and carrots in it. Red salsa tastes like marinara. Beans are very soupy, I literally needed a spoon for them. Expensive for what you get. Was overcharged based on the menu price. I'm not going back. Would recommend somewhere else. read more

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Simple decor, very friendly staff. The food was some of the best Mexican I ever had. My wife ordered the shrimp El Diablo. It was too spicy for her, but perfect for me. I wish we had more of an occasion to be in this area. I would HIGHLY recommend. read more

Me and my husband got take out, but the food was pretty good, except the salsa, which we're gonna throw out. We didn't spend much time there, obviously, but from what we gathered the staff was pretty nice and hospitable. read more

This is the nicest place to get authentic tacos. The only issue I have is that the beef they use for the hard tacos is not seasoned. Also, one time I got hard tacos from there and they were swimming in grease. Must have gotten the meat at the bottom of the container, but still, there was wayyyyy too much grease... other than that, I like it! Their prices are reasonable, service is quick, and the people there are nice :). read more

Decided to give this place a try, it is right next door to a laundry mat and is rather small. The salsa that was brought out was not that great, it tasted like it was made from V8, and I had started to think that I made a huge mistake. That all changes when the food came out. Between the beef nachos and the authentic taco the food was excellent and I would recommend this place to anyone. One star removed for the salsa which I hope they approve upon. read more

I love all things Mexican food and have frequented most of them in the greater Reading area, so I had to give these guys a try. I ordered the chimichangas special which came with rice and beans. I also tried a chicken taco. The chimi was on par with pretty much every other local place I have tried. The star of the meal was the taco. The corn tortilla was grilled and slightly crispy, which was far superior to the soft versions made elsewhere. And at $2 a pop you cant go wrong. The ambiance isn't great but they are working with the location they are in and they are the only Mexican spot in Western Berks. Definetly worth a shot if you're in the area. read more

This was the first time eating here and we were not disappointed! Salsa was excellent and the food was even better. We ordered steak fajita, carnidas tacos, beef burrito, and pork quesadilla. My kids are very picky with food and both finished everything. Ended dinner with some fried ice cream and churros. Service was very friendly! Definitely a great decision to stop here. We will be back!! read more

I like the food. Every time we order lunch and get it delivered my meal is always cold. The container is hot but not the food. Mind you they are only across the street so not driving around with food in car. I gave them the benefit of the doubt. But they didnt disappoint food was as cold as always. Sorry this was your last shot with me. read more

Authentic Mexican food and really nice staff. Have not a bad meal yet and prices are reasonable. Give it a try

This is some of the best, authentic mexican cuisine we've ever had! And we lived in Taos, New Mexico, prior to relocating here to PA. The chili rellenos and the flan are THE best I have experienced. Who knew we had the real deal right nearby in Robesonia?!! Five stars! read more

Decided to try this place recently. I am visiting from California and missed good Mexican food. The place is small but neat, clean and very friendly owner/staff. I ordered chicken Verde enchiladas, and a beef burrito. Both items came with rice and beans, chips and one small container of salsa. The "flavor" of the food was great as was the salsa. My only complaint would be that the beans were kinda watered down, not much Verde sauce on the enchiladas, (which made them kinda dry), or white sauce on the burrito which was kinda short on beef since that was the only ingredient in the burrito. Guess I'm just used to the California Mexican food. However, I will go back to try their taco's and nachos. read more