Quality has been sacrificed since the move to the new location! we've gone twice but won't go again! Food wasn't even warm! The Steak in my tacos was of a lower quality as well. So disappointed! read more

Stopped in on a Sunday after a very long day at the hospital and a family member passing. We didn't eat all day, but after a long ride on the turnpike we decided to stop and get some food in us. The chips and salsa were complimentary and delicious. Chips were fresh. Salsa had a nice kick to it but it was pretty thin. We weren't very hungry and decided on 2 chicken quesadilla on the alacarte menu. They were $5 each and honestly perfect. Staff were all friendly despite our sad demeanor. I would recommend and I also plan on stopping back. read more

I have been to El Campesino a few times. I am not the biggest Mexican fan, except for tacos which I could eat every day. My biggest problem with most Mexican restaurants is how most everything on the plate looks like slop. You got the slop of beans the slop of something covered in sauce, and the slop of something else that isn't recognizable. So that being said, as sloppy as a lot of dishes look that is about how impressed I am with the taste. Not that great, and tastes like it looks. So the past two times I went to El Campesino was for lunch with a co-worker. They have a lunch menu that ranges in price of 6.99-10.99, give or take a dollar. They do have tacos on this menu, but they are the very generic ground beef, lettuce, and tomato tacos. I won't pay 6+ dollars plus tip for something I can make at home for 4 people under $5.00. So I opted for this trio type of plate. It was a guacamole salad, with beans and rice, one soft beef taco, and a Poblano Pepper (relleno) with cheese. The salad came out first. Hmm, not what I thought it would be but then again I have nothing to compare it to. Apparently a guacamole salad is just shredded lettuce with a scoop of Guac on the top. Who would have thunk it right? Well I really like guacamole so it was ok, just thought there would be more to it. The rest of my food came out and yep, as predicted minus the taco that was on a separate plate, the other plate looked like slop on slop. Everything ran together. The relleno was a joke. The cheese melted overtop of the teeny tiny, sliver of pepper I found underneath. I was expecting a whole pepper, not just a piece that I could eat in one bite. The filling was meh and the beans and rice I skipped after a bite. The taco was okay, but messy. Not always a bad thing, unless you're talking about grease rolling down your hand/arm. This is the messy I speak of. So my co-worker is going back again and I say "sure I'll go" knowing I really wanted to try something else and hopefully it would be good. Funny cause we met up with a group of people he used to work with and the one guy said to me, "I bet you aren't getting the same thing you did last time?" He clearly witnessed my dismay for the first lunch. I opted for fajitas since I know I like fajitas. Of course they are the most expensive item on the lunch menu, but I really thought I would like them. Well I can say they were okay. The beef was so overcooked it was tough. It came with some guacamole, Pico De Gallo, shredded lettuce, sour cream, and was served with onions and peppers in the cast iron skillet. They only provided me with three tortillas. I could have used 5 since they were small and I don't like overstuffing my shell, but I didn't want to ask for more because I wasn't sure if they would charge me for them. Again it was ok, but not great. I'm sure I will be back since this seems like a common lunch stop for my co-worker. Special shout out to El Campesino, they do give you a basket of free chips and salsa with your order, but I believe they charge for refills. read more

El Campesino - Chicken tacos. They were soaking wet. This place hates me. - Mexican Near Me - Monroeville, Pennsylvania

My son and I enjoy hitting most of the Mexican food places around Pittsburgh...and this is a good one! The place is clean, and the wait staff efficient and friendly. Our food came out quickly, and it was hot and tasted fine. Granted, it's the Americanized version of Mexican fare, so more what's expected as opposed to authentic and true to what one finds in-country. Sufficient in quality and quality, as they say. A spot we'll return to. read more

Pretty good Mexican food and worth many return trips, and I have made a few! Like best, drinks: House Margarita's. Buy by the pitcher. Bartenders are excellent. Like best, apps.: nachos beef and nachos chicken. Both are very tasty. Lied best, soup: Chicken soup. Served pipping hot with lots of good chicken. Like best, entrees: Enchiladas Campesinas, three chicken enchiladas, with Mexican rice and guacamole and sour cream. Like best, service: fast, courteous and food pronto. Really a good stand by option. Long lines are not an impediment since they moved into their new and larger location in Monroeville. Plus now they have 3 large TVs in the bar area side of the restaurant. This section has high tables and bar seats. read more

After reading over other people's reviews for this place I'm baffled. From the reviews it seems like you either have to love it or hate it. When we walked in we technically weren't greeted by a host/hostess. But we were greeted nonetheless. One party ahead of us must of been a frequent visitor as they asked for a specific server and they gladly sat them there. We were then promptly seated and our server was at our table side in an instant. Drink orders placed, delivered and chips and salsa brought to us. The server gave us a few minutes to browse the menu. For not being at any of their locations before, it took a while to decide what I wanted. I opted for the burritos deluxe: one chicken and bean, one beef and bean. After we placed our orders I swear it was not even ten minutes later and our food arrived at our table. Not only did it arrive quickly, but HOT, I mean so hot that when they tell you to be careful of the plate you still have to touch it and curse under your breath. Two good sized burritos filled with everything you expect to find, topped with shredded lettuce, sour cream, red sauce and a huge slice of tomato. The mixture of flavors was very good. I also got a margarita, nothing special about that, a margarita is a margarita. Why not four stars? At the end of our dinner it was like they were rushing us out. They placed the check on our table and walked by almost every two minutes. I could understand if they were busy, but on Super Bowl Sunday no one was out. read more

El Camp, Monroeville, cannot be beat. The food is consistently fresh and delicious and the service is quick and attentive. It's colorful and bright and they have not disappointed, ever! We get dressed up and go there. We go after summer yard work and in the winter in sweat suits. We go for leisurely "dates" and for quick meals. It's one of our favorite spots - period. It gets pretty crowded on Friday and Saturday nights so we usually go through the week our on Sunday evening. The dishes are flavorful and fabulous. Pollo Mexicano is a favorite, chicken + chorizo + jalapenos = YUM! One of my husband's favorites is the Guadalajara Special, a little bit of everything, but be warned: it's HUGE! Here's a hidden treasure tip: The chicken soup is a very large serving and a meal in itself. It is a great blend of some pretty simple ingredients and is warming and filling. Comfort food at it's finest. Most people don't even know it's on the menu, neither did I until I saw it walk past one visit. I tried it the next visit and have had it several times since. It's fantastic. We have several Mexican restaurants to choose from but none of them compare to the flavors of El Camp! read more

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The food was very bland and had no flavor. Had a burrito which was just wet tortilla and meat. My wife's tostada just went in the garbage being it was soggy and nothing "toasty" about it. I couldn't tell you about the rest of my order because it never came. When I called to complain they told me to reorder or go pick it up. I usually don't take the time to write reviews but this food was nasty and customer service was horrible so they deserve the energy. read more

Coming from L.A. I know good Mexican food and I wasn't expecting much and that's what I got. The burrito was filled with bland ground-beef (not carne asada) and was mediocre. The taco salads were filled with water from poorly drained lettuce. Considering everyone who works there seems to be from Mexico I would think the food would be better. The worst part was the service. Not a smile to be found anywhere. We tried to order rice and beans, which shouldn't be hard in a Mexican restaurant, and were told we couldn't. They wouldn't give it to us for extra! Then when my daughter didn't want her burrito because it was too spicy the other waiters wouldn't help us. When we finally got our waiter, he spent more time telling us that the burrito wasn't spicy than working to help solve the problem. I'm had to say three times "she doesn't like the burrito" before he gave it up. The other Yelp reviews said the service here was bad, and they weren't lying. If only the food was good. read more

I'm relatively new to the area, but decided to drop in one day to get some tacos. whenever I'm trying a new mexican resturant I order Grilled Steak Tacos, and this was no different. the place I used to go to back in north carolina put pico de gallo on the tacos as standard, but from what I've seen that isn't a common thing up here. the waitress was quick and efficient, the food came out quickly and I honestly don't have a whole lot to complain about. as to those things... the parking is kind of confusing and I could see people having accidents pretty often due to how the parking lot of the store block they're located in. not their fault but something to note before going. unfortunately, the Refried beans that came with the tacos have that classic burnt taste that means the beans had been left under heat and were burning. that was the only thing that cost this place a star IMO. other than that, I will definitely be coming back. good food, quick service if it isn't crowded, nicely decorated and there are a ton of seats so odds are you'll be able to get in without too crazy of a wait time. read more

When we want Mexican, this is usually our choice. If the rating was based on food alone, it would be higher. But unfortunately, service can be lacking. El Campesino is the typical Americanized Mexican restaurant. The menu is several pages long with a variety of tacos, enchiladas and various dinner options. Most are available in combos or entrees where you can choose multiple options (for example, three varieties of enchiladas). My favorite item is a chicken breast with Chorizo, jalepanos and cheese sauce. So tasty! I have also tried their enchiladas and also found them enjoyable. I have had efficient service, but I have also had non existent service. The last time we were in it took about 10 minutes before a server came over. Then he forgot we had ordered the queso. And managed to get our pretty simple order wrong. Other times the servers felt like they were watching you eat. And there were times when it was a completely pleasant dining experience. Make sure you check the local publications and their website for coupons as they often have offers for 10% off. Overall, not bad for "fast food" type Mexican. read more

This place is a sleeper. Initially I thought it would be like every other chain mexican restaurant with fancy dishes. But this one was more of the authentic Mexican that my husband and I love. Hands down will be our go to Mexican restaurant from now on! read more

We had probably the worst service I have ever experienced in my life. We waited for service for I want to say at least 20 minutes before anyone even came to our table. The guy said nobody knew we were there? What? The queso dip we started with was almost impossible to eat because it was so watery (and tasteless) as was the salsa! The chicken flautas came without queso and when asked our server about this (which I thought was the standard?) he suggested to just use the queso dip we already had? What in the world? Due to the lack of service we were there entirely too long, and I felt like each employee was staring daggers at us! Oh, also, the bathrooms are disgusting. For the same kind of food/price go down the road to Rey Azteca...it's so much better! While the food was subpar in my opinion, it was the service that really made this one of the worst experiences ever. read more

The exterior is bright and inviting, the interior is slick, maybe too much. Warm chips and salsa with a nice, spicy tang went nice with a Cadillac Margarita as I checked the menu. I had the Chile Verde. Chunks of pork and onions served with rice, refried beans and green sauce. The pork was tender and surprisingly spicy - juicy and flavorful. Rice and beans a cut above. Atmosphere is strip mall chic with modern lines and designs taking precedent over the traditional decor. Good mix of Mexican tunes over the speakers, good service, sort of on the high side if you're ordering specials versus combo plates. Well worth the stop! read more

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20 Years of Customer Loyalty Ended El Campesino has been a family favorite for 20 years, and we followed them to the new location, knew the waiters, and enjoyed our meals. The quality of the food and service has been up and down in the last few years, but it's still our go-to restaurant. We decided to go there on Sunday around 6:30 pm after the Mother's Day rush was over. Our waiter who served us many times before went past us without eye contact while he served others who were seated after us. After about 15 minutes he finally came to our table for drink orders (no beer was on draft he said). The margarita had no taste of tequila and there was no salt on the rim of the glass, but we didn't say anything. After about another 30 minutes a PARTIAL food order was brought to the table. The quesadilla was soggy, and two of the people in our party didn't receive the main course that was ordered. After multiple attempts to flag down our server without success we asked another waiter to send the manager. There was no attempt to bring the main course or apologize. The food charges were removed from the bill, we paid for the drinks and left--NEVER TO RETURN AGAIN. A sad ending after being loyal customers who always tipped well. read more

Went here with 2 of my friends and we all got different items on the menu. My burritos were definitely the best out of the 3 meals. Covered in sour cream, red sauce, and guacamole, my beef and bean burritos were pretty good. Not the best Mexican food I've ever had but pretty good and filled me up. My friends' meals consisted of two only beef burritos with minimal sauce and fajitas that looked a bit mushy and weren't sizzling on the skillet when they came to the table. For the price they paid, I don't think they got enough value read more

We had takeout tonight from the Monroeville location! The order was exactly as we wanted it, everything tasted great and it was packaged really well to take home! I've always enjoyed dining here but this will also now be one of our new takeout spots. read more

I was excited to try this place because I was told it would be authentic Mexican food, but from experience of being in Mexico, I can say it was still a mix of Mexican and Tex-Mex with the food quality being disappointing. I am from Texas and it doesn't live up to Tex-Mex standards either. I had a combination platter with a beef enchilada and burrito. Both had a good flavor sauce on top, but inside was nothing but unflavored hamburger meat. Very bland! Warning: In small print on the menu it says "first bowl of chips is free, but second bowl is not" I would put this restaurant in the category of what I call "cheap generic Mexican food" but for a slightly higher price. read more

Please avoid the Monroeville location until they clean up their act. I ordered a drink and it did not taste as expected and read as a different mixed drink on the bill. The item on the bill contains alcohol that I am allergic to. The manager said he would get to the bottom of the issue. He came back stating that the drink I ordered can't be rung up under its listing on the menu. I was expected to believe that the manager does not know how the cash register works and that the waiter, who had to be asked three times to serve one of my companions a diet cola, could not have made a mistake with my drink. My skin had already started to itch by this point. The manager said they would 'help me with my medical bills if I came back with them,' as if anaphylaxis is the only type of allergic reaction. I simply stated that I did not want to pay for something that tasted off and contained items I"m allergic to. The manager in a stunning display of unprofessional behaviour stomped of declaring that I just did not want to pay for the food. I had no complaints about the food and never mentioned it. The waiter then comes up with, we have video cameras so if you get sick, we can play the video. Notice that he offered evidence only for a time after the fact and if I 'came back.' Instead of taking this matter to heart and coming up with a way to be more accountable, the manager, who does not know how the company software works, and the video delay waiter tried to paint me as a scammer. People like this are dangerous to folks with food allergies and ruin the dining experiences for the companions of people with allergies. Go to the location at the Waterfront if you are in Monroeville or Penn Hills. The service is better and management does not stomp around like a toddler on the verge of a tantrum in lieu of correcting problems. read more

We love this local Mexican place for lunch! The "speedy Gonzales" selection of an enchilada, taco and rice or beans is a delicious and very affordable choice! It's always very good quality of fresh food! Every visit ensures great, attentive service and the indoor restaurant's colorful decor and cleanliness offers a warm, wonderful, inviting atmosphere, not to be beat! Patronize and enjoy this delight! read more

Went in for lunch today. Wait staff was almost absent and dismissive. Food was okay, not amazing but not great. Little pissed about my fries (yes I ordered fries) and brought rice instead. Mix up, no big deal but rolled his eyes at me and brought a pathetic amount of nasty fries much later at full cost. With the food being not really outstanding in any way I won't be back. read more

El Campesino - This is what I was served with a few ketchup packets tossed on top. Just like icing on the cake of mediocre food I had today. - Mexican Near Me - Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Pretty standard Mexican restaurant. The al la carte menu was the best deal! The margaritas were steog and had good flavor. The steak burrito was covered in cheese and was delicious. Service was a little slow for us, but we were there during off hours. It was good, but nothing amazing stood out. read more

Fabulous authentic Mexican food, not Americanized Tex Mex! The service is excellent and the prices are right! read more

Food is excellent! Margaritas are excellent! Service is above & beyond! One of my favorite places to go!! Great for a date night or a family dinner! read more

This food is not Mexican food. It is a sad parody of what an American might imagine that Mexicans eat. Please, don't serve this to any Mexicans you know. They will cry. Also, the service will make them cry. Basically, eat here if you want to cry. read more

My absolute favorite place to go and order take out. My meal and margaritas never disappoint. Everyone there is so friendly and helpful ! 10/10 recommend. read more

Great little Mexican joint..... One the best chips and salsa i had in a wile...so watery and spicy. Had a taco chicken fajitas salat.....MMMmmmm......delicious! Everything tasted so fresh and its a decent portion. 4 stars only because my server forgot about me for like......forever read more

El Campesino - Salsa + Chips - Mexican Near Me - Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Omg. I love this restaurant so so much. It has the best quesadillas and chorizo, ever. I especially love how authentic everything is. The decore is very stunning. I highly recommend this restaurant. (P.s the manager Raul is very kind and welcoming) read more

On the upside, the food is authentic and pretty cheap. $7.95 for a chile relleno, an enchilada, and rice and beans? Sign me up. It's way better than Cuzamil on Murray Ave charging $14 for two chiles rellenos. It has the typical cheesy music / futbol on TV kind of atmosphere. The service is pretty crappy though. Our waiter took our drink orders and told us chips & salsa would be on our table in a moment. Five minutes later, he came by and asked "Did I take your drink orders already?" Food arrived in a decent amount of time, but soda refills never did. I agree with Juan C about the chiles rellenos being pretty lame - the pepper was thin and pretty wimpy, and the seeds looked really dried out and old. Once we were done with our food, our waiter cleared our plates, then got into a lengthy personal discussion with another customer while we waited for the check. Overall: decent food for the price, but if you live in the city it's not worth the drive. read more

Everyone's got their favorite combo at their favorite Mexican restaurant. Go with them and they'll lean in with a whisper: "get the #6. and ask for it with cheese instead of beef! add onions!" Watch their eyes glisten. so here's what you actually want to do.. go with the special combination! swap the chile relleno out for a chile poblano! and ask for the burrito with extra sauce and own its own plate! Then fall back into the cushions of the rickety booths and bask in the tacky decor, which keeps you from seeing most of the restaurant and the mall-shopping families that bring their 5 kids. Enjoy the crisp-if-oily chips and fresh salsa. Alternate drops of red and green hot sauce but apply sparingly.. it's hot! The special combination arrives no more than 10 minutes after ordering--the service is on point throughout; you'll want for nothing and they don't care to be you friend. Here's how you proceed: 1) Be stunned: 3 plates (if you used the burrito-alone trick) packed with food. It's ok, you won't finish it. At $13.75, you get to taste everything worthwhile (not the tamale) from in the smaller combos and pick your favorites. 2) Go after the poblano. It will be piping hot, the beautiful fried crust still light, the pepper still juicy and bursting with well-balanced spice from the enchilada sauce, and the queso fresco still running across the plate. Best item on the menu. 3) Alternate bites of the cheese enchilada (the chicken gets dry and you'll have enough beef in the burrito) and beef taco. Both must be eaten hot but neither are as important as the poblano. The enchilada's brown sauce again works with the queso, and the rustic taco is tightly balanced. 4) At this point, you don't need to finish any of the remaining items. The burrito is where I go next but it's up to you. I like the tomato+onion sauce but not with my other items (hence it's own plate), and they usually don't add enough--the burrito will be dry. That's why you asked for extra sauce. 5) The tostada is last as it's a salad, can be eaten cold without any loss of flavor or texture, even if it's plain. The beans are decent though they need salt and the rice is occasionally dry. keep going until you can't. that's how you do it. go do it. read more

Good food, inexpensive, and the staff is always so damned friendly. Their quesadillas are always on point, and the fajitas are amazing. Everything comes out fast, group orders are timed well. The atmosphere could be improved, but as far as the food and staff is concerned this place is great. read more

On another cold, grey, snowy Saturday I was struck by a feeling of homesickness and the need for some good Tex-Mex. Some local friends had brought up El Campesino so I decided to make the drive out to Monroeville and fight the horde of people going to the mall to try it out. While others might be put off by the fact that it's located in Strip Mall next to a Big Lots, this was nothing new to me. In fact it reminded me a lot of home where some of the best Tex-Mex restaurants are small family affairs located in random Strip Malls. Two good signs that this was probably going to be more authentic were that TV was tuned into Univision and broadcasting a Mexican Football (soccer) match and that Tejano music was playing on the radio. Unlike some of the other so called Tex-Mex restaurants here in Pittsburgh, El Campesino doesn't make you pay for your chips and salsa, and the salsa is actually pretty good. It could be a little spicier for my taste, but still pretty good. My chicken enchiladas verdes were flavorful and quite tasty. My only complaint would be that I wished they would have put more of the verdes sauce on them instead of sour cream. So if you are out by the monroeville mall and are looking for something tasty to eat, try out El Campesino instead of one of the many fast food joints in the area. read more

Wish I could give zero stars, but unfortunately I can't. HORRIBLE service! Won't ever be back.

I love El camp for mexican food. We have been here numerous times and have always have good food. Decor is somewhat cheesy as you find in most casual Mexican restaurants. Generally the staff is very friendly here although we did once have a waiter who was not friendly and didn't provide good service. I don't remember his name, but if you get him, you'll know. The food is always served quickly and is always piping hot. Everyone gets free unlimited tortilla chips and salsa. I also recommend ordering the queso dip although it does cost more. I always get one of the vegetarian options and they are all good. I also recommend getting a frozen margarita! Raspberry is my favorite! read more

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Worst Mexican meal we ever had anywhere. The burritos, chalupa and nachos were literally swimming in liquid......making them soggy, soaked, wet, gummy......rice was flavorless.......seriously, everything was just swimming in liquid.....what a mess......this was an Uber Eats order......the to-go containers literally had an inch of liquid in them that just saturated our meals........this meal wasn't suitable to slop a pig with.......we threw it all in the garbage......worst meal we have had in a very long time........and the worst Mexican food we ever had........ read more

Good Mexican food, but I'm not sure I'd say its the best I've ever had. One specific perk that I really love about this place is that the food is always really hot (as in warm). You meal is always served to you on an extra hot plate, which helps to keep your food hot during the entire meal. The service here, as I've experienced it and observed, has always been good. Service is nice and quick. Ever since they moved locations, within the same plaza, they can accommodate larger groups and more people overall. The newer building has nice murals on the walls and overall has a cleaner feel. Also they have a pretty nice big bar next to the entrance. I'd suggest this place to try out for above average Mexican food. read more

Not the same to me! I have been eating at El Camp for over 15 years, but since they relocated to the old Lonestar there seems to be difference. Not just that the service has declined, in which it has do to with the booth set-up, but the food isn't the same. I could be crazy, well yes, I am crazy. But it's just different, can't explain it. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE me some El Camp, the best Mexican in Monroeville. Just dosen't live up to the standards now, that i set in my head. If that makes sense. Jedi Recommended Dishes; * chile poblano * enchiladas (shred beef or cheese) * fajita quesadilla (large portion) * chorizo & cheese (appetizer) jedi certified read more

Friendly staff, fast service, clean, great prices and delicious food. They will customize your order to any dietary needs or wants so don't be afraid to ask. Large portions, and fresh ingredients. If you drink, the frozen flavored margaritas are fantastic. read more

This place was "OK" but certainly not the delicious Mexican food I've been searching for in the Pittsburgh area... Oh well. I guess I would say the food was decent but not exciting and I don't have any strong desire to return. The tortilla chips were pretty good although the salsa was somewhat subpar and the chicken enchiladas were nothing special. read more

El Campesino - Mexican Near Me - Monroeville, Pennsylvania

I agree that I wish they had stayed independent, but the food is still good! It's definitely my favorite place to eat Mexican food n Monroeville (if not all of Pittsburgh). The waitstaff is always pleasant, the prices are good, and the food is good! The chips and salsa are definitely my favorite... might be going there tonight! :-) The chile poblanos are fantastic! It's also nice that their Mexican rice is vegetarian (others use chicken broth). read more