This cannot be real mexican food. Devoid of taste. Margaritas taste like lemon lime koolaide. Gastric upset all night. Stay far away. La Vallarta much better or Bakersfield Tacos read more

I was here for the first time in years not long ago and had a poor experience. The service was really slow and the food was relatively bland. We had gone through 2 rounds of drinks and ALOT of chips and salsa as we waited. When I got my tacos the meat was poorly seasoned and bland....and it's MEXICAN food, don't be afraid to use some flavor in it. In fact the Qdoba and Chipolte up the street are even better as fast food options for Mexican. The Emiliano's up the street is no longer open at the McKnight location but their other locations are also fantastic. read more

My favorite mexian place. great food love the chips and salsa too.

Been staying down the street for couple days best Mexican food I found in Pittsburgh hands down great service

We came at lunch time. We were seated quickly. Our waiter was attentive and pleasant. Food came fast. Chips are typical. Cheese dip and salsa are yummy. Nothing to complain about, but nothing to really "rave" about either. Bathrooms were EXTRA clean, though. read more

Had a wonderful dinner tonight with friends at the McKnight Rd location. I've eaten often here and have never been disappointed. I don't know if this is considered authentic Mexican but it is always delicious. The margaritas are the best and their salsa goes perfectly with the fresh chips. The staff is wonderful and attentive. Without being told it was a birthday celebration they surprised me with a song and the perfect little sundae on a honey sweetened tortilla. This is a great place for a quick drink and appetizer or a leisurely dinner. read more

Cinco De Mayo..... Hubby and I stopped in for a bite to eat. I will list the pros and cons. We sat in the bar area and they cleaned up a table for us right away. Overall I have had better so if you have high expectations I would not recommend. Pros: pleasant staff. Accommodating when hubby did not like his food....Enchiladas de Mole and reordered shrimp tacos. Tortillas chips were nice and hot. Salsa flavorful. Great atmosphere Cons: No substitutions No black beans Ordered Cinco de Mayo dinner. Beef tough, chicken dry Rice plain. No corn or onions or anything cooked with it. Shrimp tacos: tiny cheap shrimp. Didn't taste fresh to me. Hubby ate them. Margarita on rocks only and beer as special drink price . This place has a great Mexican feel. Food quality is low. Food edible but nothing to brag about. I didn't take any food to go, although hubby did. Food felt generic. It would be ok if your hungry. read more

Food was good and service was fast and friendly. Not a ton of vegetarian opitons, but what was available was good. I would definitely return! Margaritas were pretty decent as well. read more

I'm not sure if this place is under a new owner or what but the menu and service has definitely changed. Prices are higher, food quality is lower, and you're limited to one basket of chips before being charged. I got the steak burrito, as usual, and the portion was way smaller than recent times I've visited.. and the quality of the food was poor. My husband got a combo meal, and it was also subpar. I would save yourself a visit since it appears to be a new atmosphere.... and go elsewhere. Such a let down. read more

El Campesino is an excellent choice for authentic Mexican food. Prices can be a bit high but you always receive large portions as a trade off (I never go home without a doggy bag). The bar is clean with a nice variety of drinks and bartender service. I am surprised the bar isn't filled more often. Area's of improvement....take out service can be VERY slow. I've not had the same issue when eating in, however every time I order take out it takes 15 minutes longer than predicted. Food is good (I'd recommend the Pollo Loco/Mexicano) and they offer a nice kids menu which includes foods other than Mexican like hamburgers (if your kids arent feeling it). read more

California Burrito was delicious! Mango margarita was tasty! Good service. No hot sauces on the table. $1.25 for extra sour cream. Overall, It was really pleasant. read more

Service was extremely slow. It was polite though. Food was just so-so, not bad but not worth saying that I have to come back.

Upon hearing how awful Mexican food is in Pittsburgh, a coworker suggested this place to me. Since its on the exact other side of the city than me, I usually assumed that I'd never check this place out (and that he was probably wrong to begin with). Well, we were up on the North Side and decided to go a little further north. We checked this place out and, to be honest with you, I was happy that I was wrong. This place is pretty good, at least from what we sampled. The food was great. The decor was pretty cool. They have a couple chairs with Frida's head on them. Our only complaint was the table they sat us at. It was about six feet from the kitchen, kinda just out in the open. Whenever the front door would open, we'd get a blast of cold air. Plus the table was wobbly. I don't want to sound like I'm finding fault, but there were like three other tables taken, they could have given us plenty of tables other than that one. We ordered 2 lunch platters and an extra side of rice. Altogether, we got a quesadilla, a tostada, a burrito, a tamale and an enchilada. Everything was pretty tasty. My only gripe on the food was they poured enchilada sauce on the burrito. While it didn't ruin it for me, it would have been nice to say so on the menu. Both the enchilada and burrito were made with ground beef. Again, it didn't ruin it for me, but it would be nice to know on the menu. The quesadilla and the enchilada were both stuffed with cheese. I won't lie, but the quesadilla was the best I've had in Pennsylvania, barring my own kitchen. Creamy cheese, a nice little crust on the bottom, it was perfect. The chips and salsa were the friggan bomb. Honestly, I could have drank the salsa. And to be honest, I literally did (just so I could say I did it). Its a medium-consistancy tomato paste. It has a bite to it. A nice little bite. I personally like spicy, my girlfriend does not. I loved the salsa and she didn't really have any. I do think they should have a mild salsa....just in case people don't like hot ones. Finally, the real show stopper. The rice. Simple. Fluffy. Orange rice. Some lima beans and corn in it. Its amazing. I ate all the rice and the chips and salsa pretty much to myself and I let her eat the items. I did go nuts on the tamale, though. All this for $18...which is about what I'd have paid at California Taco Shop. Its not authentic, but it doesn't always need to be. The food is good, tasty and affordable. The salsa and the rice were exellent. If this place wasn't so far out of the way for me, I'd go back again. read more

Service is always fast and friendly. Love the feel of the restaurant and the people in it. The chorizo cheese appetizer is absolutely amazing! read more

This place is a great argument against electing Donald Trump as President of the United States, imagine a Tex-Mex resturant that can ruin something simple as salsa, or even meat and cheese in fried dough. We need more immigrants in Pittsburgh, iPRONTO! This place looks like most Tex Mexes you've seen throughout the State. The decor suggests the familar decent but not great fare you typically find at such eateries. El Campesino is in a word: garbage. The salsa is watered down tomato sauce with an piece of chopped onion or two. Everything we had off the menu was just unappetizing. We eneded up leaving most of our food uneaten and finished up at Taco Bell. Bland, bland, bland. Nothing had flavor. Nor the salsa. Not the Chimichunga. Not the Carnitas. I don't think I've ever found carnitas that I was willing to leave behind sitting on a plate. No one should ever go here. This place takes like Chi-Chis from 1988. Really, can anything worse be said? read more

I have been there twice now and am not going to go into all the details as to why this experience is poor. I'll sum it up by stating that I can make better Mexican food at home for half the price. I can see the bar area as fun if you take it over with a bunch of friends, but the place is otherwise off my list. read more

After a recent renovation, the atmosphere here has gone distinctly downhill. The food and service are still good, but the vibe is less date night and more fire hall. read more

Went for happy hour with a group. Things started out well, drinks were flowing and everyone was having a good time. Food was ok by standards. Once the bill came things got sideways. We had asked several times about HH pricing and what qualifies and what doesn't. The bill came without any HH discounts - once we inquired the manager advised that the "large" drinks we ordered had not qualified for HH pricing - we asked for the manager to review and were offered no concession for an error that was obviously not ours. What a shame that the manager wouldn't/couldn't correct a pretty easy situation to resolve. Can't say I would be back anytime soon. Positive note I hear the place next door STOKES is awesome! Update - manager offered gift card once I went and asked to talk to him. read more

Service was great, but everything was too salty and there were barely any vegetables with too much meat. Did not feel like it was real food.

I always have a good time here. The servers are usually really attentive and accommodating. There's music pumping through the speakers adds, not detracts, to the experience and ambiance. The food is generally good. There have been times where it isn't as good as others, but overall I'm rarely disappointed. Good chips and salsa while you wait and drinks from the bar are always yummy. read more

authentic mexican food in pittsburgh Busy place in mcknight I love any dish here both vegan or meat option perfect the one star less is just for the poor ambience read more

If you like authentic Mexican food, don't go there. If, however, your idea of Mexican food is a cheesy enchilada, a large margarita and possibly french fries, well, then this is right up your alley. The service is always friendly and we've very seldom had to wait long for our food. The prices are a little steep for what it is and the offerings are your typical very Americanized fare with a Mexican twist. If, however, you're missing the west coast and just really want comida autentica, well, look elsewhere. read more

It's inauthentic, campy, unimaginative....but, you could do a lot worse. This is leagues better than Don Pablo, Chi-Chi's (Hepatitis A, anyone?), Baja Fresh, Qdoba, and even Chipolte. As noted by fellow reviewers the service is a strong suit - friendly, attentive, and seemingly always in a good mood. The lunch specials are a good deal as well. So with the right approach - i.e. don't go buck-wild ordering the enchiladas de mole and expect Rick Bayless to magically appear on your plate - this isn't a bad option. Just relax with a Dos Equis, some nacho cheese over a burrito, and a couple of churros and everything will be ok. read more

The place is slipping a bit lately. Had a vegatarian combo that was bland, tasteless and quite watery. The beans were the consistency of thin oatmeal. No taste at all to say the least. The server barely spoke to us and seemed put out to even have to be waiting on us. Sad enough to try someplace different for Mexican next time read more

Food is so so. Our pitcher of margaritas, without a doubt, did not contain a single drop of alcohol. Twenty bucks for a pitcher of ice and sour mix. read more

The food was decent. I had the steak and cheese quesadilla. The service on the other hand was horrible. We sat for about 20 mins with empty plates before they came over to ask us if we were done and wanted our check. I didn't even see a waiter for that length of time. It was if they were all hiding in the back room. Don't think I will be back read more

THE Best Mexican restaurant in town. I used to live in Denver. Denver is full of authentic Mexican cuisine, so I acquired a more discerning taste for Mexican food. Pittsburgh is decidedly less "ethnic" so I was concerned that I would not be able to get one of my favorite things in the world, mexican food. El Camp came through. It reminds me of the best places in Denver and is every bit as good. Its making my mouth water right now just thinking about it. read more

First time here, food okay. I would comment on service but we didn't get any. I don't think our waiter said 2 words to us, except no to a question. We wouldn't go back to many other places to try. No wonder it was empty? read more

El Campesino - Empty but good! - Mexican Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I I will I will preface this by saying, I am a Cincinnati native and I love my Cincinnati Reds and my Cincinnati Bengals ...that meeting said if you can put up with all of Pittsburgh stuff it's not a bad Mexican joint. The food was average bartender was a nice guy, guacamole portion was pretty tiny put an OK place to eat. read more

For as busy as this place gets, service is incredibly fast. Sure, I've waited to be seated but never waited long for my meal or for a refill. The food and drinks here are delicious, especially the fajita's. Gotta end it with the deep fried ice cream. Truly authentic Mexican restaurant. read more

Not the most creative Mexican menu, but hey it's Mexican food in Pittsburgh. I had a shrimp and cheese appetizer that was delicious. The name of escapes me now, all I remember is that it was tasty lol. read more

This is the best Mexican restaurant. Seated as soon as i walked in. Service is great! Meals came quickly. Food was amazing! Didnt have to wait forever for them to bring your check. I walked in on a Friday evening at 5 and left the restaurant at 5::30. Definitely better than Emiliano's. And yes i will be coming back for more. read more

Fastest service I have ever had at a restaurant!! I ate a few chips and salsa and then bam there was my food, bubbling hot. This is our go to place when we need a quick meal. We each usually get one of the vegetarian combinations which are all great. Just right portions for me, nothing too huge that I have to worry about taking home. read more

I was hesitant to try this place as so much of the Mexican food in Pittsburgh is a HUGE disappointment. But I have to say that El Campesino is the only Mexican restaurant in Pittsburgh that I will go to at all now. The food is good, the prices are completely reasonable, the menu is expansive, and the waitstaff is great. I know that they have a few locations around the city and I would happily go to any of them as I believe it is family owned. Love it, don't be hesitant to try it. read more

Had to update in response to someone comparing this place to Mad Mex.. This is the most absurd thing I have ever seen on yelp. That's like comparing McDonalds to Burgatory. I worked at M.M. and frankly I don't like the corporate/upper management and would never go back there and STILL have to say that the food is on a completely different level than El Crappasino. If someone truly thinks that place beats Mad Mex they shouldn't be writing reviews and confusing people. read more

Great food. However, I paid with my debit card & my card was swapped out with another customer's card. I am now stuck cleaning up their mess on all of my auto deduction bills. I called several times & no resolution was offered. I'm just outta luck. So save yourself the aggravation & don't even go there if you don't want the hassle. They didn't even credit the incorrect amount that I was charged. I had to do it all through my bank. I will never patronize this restaurant again. read more

Generally efficient service, friendly wait-staff. That said, the food is okay (mediocre at best). Nothing particularly delicious, savory or remarkable. Decent for the price--but not worth going out of your way for. read more

Very good food and drinks. Reasonable prices. Ambience is very casual. They have corona light on tap and the margaritas are huge. I got the chicken fajita quesadillas and they were delicious. Will definitely be back. read more

I love El Campesino. My favorite location is the one on McKnight Road, but they are all good. My favorite dish is the Chili Rellano (on the "Sides and a la Carte" portion of the menu) - do yourself a favor and order 3 as an entree. The chile verde is also wonderful. read more

Went here with a friend I was visiting. I would call this more of a tex-mex place than truly mexican. That said my dish was delish, some sort of cheesey sauce and a TON of food. Guac was only ok, but my VERY large (and cheap for happy hour) magherita was yummy. read more