I absolutely LOVE this place! I've ordered takeout from here twice in a span of about 30 days and the service and quality of the food were spot on both times!!! The first time I walked into the restaurant to order takeout - I ordered fish tacos and loaded nachos with chicken... The cashier was pleasant and helpful... I paid for my food then sat and waited for what seemed like 5 mins, I think, but definitely not more than 10 minutes... When I opened my food and hubby opened his, we were pleased with the presentation AND the taste matched! I didn't try his fish tacos but he did comment on how good they were (and he ordered them on our second visit); my loaded nachos were amazing and what I loved most is that while there are a lot of fixings on the nachos, they did not get soggy - it was the perfect amount of fixings and the flavor was perfection! And my appetite was satiated after...The chicken was thinly sliced but not too thin, all of the ingredients married together for an excellent fiesta of goodness! I was highly satisfied. The second time that I ordered from here hubby ordered fish tacos (again) and I had chicken tacos and a side order of tortilla chips and salsa. Everything tasted fresh and delicious again! This may be my new fave "go to" when I'm undecided on what to eat. I can't speak to dining in as both times I had take out however, from what I experienced when I did walk in, the atmosphere was upbeat and relaxed and the restaurant appeared clean from what I saw. read more

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3 Mexican restaurants in walking distance of each other in Ardmore - Mexican food is very popular. Each has their own vibe and food style. El Limon has 15 restaurants around the Philly suburbs - I've eaten at ms y of them and food was consistently tasted great at all of them. Ardmore location is tucked away from the main drag towards the end of Rittenhouse. Parking is breeze. Decor is bright and modern inside. Natural light coming in a big storefront windows. I ordered the chips with pico and guacamole . Fresh and chilled with crispy home fried tortillas. Generous portions I normally ordered the tacos but this time I wanted comforting hot and spicy. The soup was perfectly spiced - fresh Avacado shredded chicken and crunchy tortilla strips. Authentic, fast service. Yummy! read more

El Limon - Chicken Sopa de Tortilla yummy - Mexican Near Me - Ardmore, Pennsylvania

I love El Limon Ardmore but the size of the chips, salsa and guacamole is ridiculous! I paid 6.31 before tax. I received a 4oz container of chips and salsa. The service was great and the food is delicious but there has to be some value for my money. read more

El Limon - Chips, Salsa and Guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Ardmore, Pennsylvania

We went here TWICE! 1st was pick up and 2nd time dine in. It is that solid. Fresh food and generous portions! I ordered ahead and had a bit of a wait. For take out. The chimichanga was still crispy and warm. Great cheesy pull, filling and delicious. Churros even survived the drive. It was magic! Dine-in experience: The staff was friendly and open clean restaurant. Outdoor seating is available. It's Ardmore so not busy but this is a block of restaurant. Free margaritas! You do have to buy chips & salsa for the table. We didn't because this is our second time eating here, first time dining in. For a chain restaurant I'm very impressed. The portions are generous. The flavor is on point. The mole was just the right sweet spice. These pics are from the carry out (tacos and shrimp chimichanga) and dine in (fajitas and shrimp chimichangas). I highly recommend the chimichanga. Churros you must get the churros. I forgot to take a pic. Get them too!! read more

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They offer free margaritas for dine in patrons which is plus, they are pretty light-handed with the alcohol but not going to complain about free items. I got the chicken torta and it was huge, enough for two portions but it was very messy to eat. The serving sizes are pretty generous except for the chicken quesadilla. Reasonable pricing, I would return. read more

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I have loved coming to el limon for years. They are hands down my favorite place for tacos, tamales and that complementary margarita! The food is absolutely delicious and really filling. Going for lunch or dinner always sends me home with at least one little bite for a late night snack or lunch the next day. From the chimichanga to the tortes and more. The service is great here, super lovely staff. This new place they moved into feels right and home and love the new decor. It's clean and bright, everything that you want from a great Mexican restaurant. I highly recommend the tortilla soup bowl, the flavor is insane and you won't regret it. However, it is super filling so choose wisely if you indulge. Also all the agua frescas are great, you can't go wrong. Make sure you stop in here for a quick bite, a long chat or even just a quick takeout order. Enjoy! read more

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Yummy burritos and I'm seriously addicted to their green sauce, it's amazing on everything. It's really nice inside the spot as well - cute decor and festive! read more

Astoundingly affordable meal in a nice casual setting. I ordered fajitas al pastor for approximately $13. I rarely see fajitas for less than $18 these days, especially given that every meat is the same price here. Not to mention, your meal comes with a free margarita! It might not be the strongest margarita on the block, but it is tasty and very much appreciated. The service was quick when I came for a late lunch over the weekend. Will definitely be returning. read more

I would give it zero if I could. To have someone seated in a low a/c area on a 90 degree weather day and no service for 20 mins is horrible. This will never be a place I frequent again. read more

Honestly, this was a very bad experience and I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone. As soon as I walked in, the person at reception had a rude attitude--no smile, no respect--and spoke to me in a very disrespectful way, saying "what you gonna order" like I wasn't even a customer. When I told him I wanted to dine in, he clearly didn't like it. He came to the table and threw the menu on the table in an aggressive and disrespectful way. His behavior made me feel completely unwelcome. The whole atmosphere was ruined because of this treatment. I lost my appetite and ended up leaving without eating. Terrible service and zero professionalism. I will never come back, and I definitely do not recommend this place to anyone. read more

So good!! Brought my parents here for an early dinner and we all loved it! We had the chicken tinga tacos and vegetable tacos, alongside some chips, pico, and guac. We opted for the supreme version of the tacos which adds additional toppings so the tacos were very filling. We also tried the chicken tinga fajitas. Fajitas were super sizzly and delicious. Service was also great. We were able to get street parking across the street. Overall, I'd come back! Happy eating! read more

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The only seasoning on my burrito was excess salted chicken, definitely needs a sauce. Don't know why the food is so popular.

For starters we enjoyed the chips with guacamole and salsa. The salsa was a medium hot pico de galla with a few spicier spots from the diced jalapenos. Everyone enjoyed. I had the marinated chicken fajitas. Others in my party had the tacos (shrimp, barbacoa, tinga, carnitas, and asada). All were good and very reasonable. Included 2 free margaritas per person. Bill was $62 for chips, guac, salsa, 6 iced teas, 2 margaritas, 8 tacos, and chicken fajitas. Place was clean, but could use a face lift with a paint job. Service was fine. Would definitely return when in the area. And, have already recommended to friends. read more

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I ordered takeout yesterday & i got a Torta al pastor and some of their chips and Guac and everything was DELICIOUS omg i was soooo happy, i cant wait to order again. read more

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I usually just get three tacos when I go to El Limon. It's good enough for a neighborhood taco place. My go to is the Chicken Tinga tacos. They're juicy,, moist and the meat is plentiful. This time the meat was dry so not as tasty but fine abd edible. The guacamole is tasty. It has the perfect lime-y tang to it. I ate the guacamole without the chips because they weren't as fresh as I'd like so they took away from the tastiness of the guacamole. My husband had a burrito that came with mole. Did not love the mole....no one did so that got disposed of. read more

El Limon - Chicken Tinga Tacos with Guacamole and Mole - Mexican Near Me - Ardmore, Pennsylvania

We popped in after a few drinks in the area. I've been meaning to check this place out and was excited to finally make it in. The hosts were very nice and margaritas were complimentary! We ordered the chips and guacamole (we loved) , al pastor burrito bowl, tortilla soup and chicken burrito. While everything came out hot and looking delicious we weren't wowed by the favor. We vowed to check out another location. read more

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They moved locations and it's just as good if not better. I choose El Limon over any Mexican restaurant always. You can't go wrong with anything on this menu but my favorites are anything with the Al pastor or chorizo. read more

El Limon - Burrito bowl - Mexican Near Me - Ardmore, Pennsylvania

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The food is fabulous food and good prices... A good place for any gathering...it's not fancy so not for a posh kind of meal... read more

El Limon is a neighborhood classic! Food is great, atmosphere and staff are pleasant! I had a pork tamale, chips and guacamole and steak tacos and all were great! read more

First time here, was treated to lunch by a friend. I wasn't expecting such a delicious meal. Will definitely return. Affordable & tasty on the mainline? Yes, please! read more

i've never been inside, only ordered out, but I can say from what i've received their food is great. The price is very fair for the portion given. I have only gotten the cheese quesadilla. the cheese quesadilla comes with lettuce and tomato's, and sour cream. I also get chips guac and pico and the chips are homemade. I will continue to order my quesadilla here whenever i'm in the mood! read more

El Limon - Cheese Quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Ardmore, Pennsylvania

Love this place. Authentic, affordable, fast. The staff is always friendly, kind and accommodating. The food is great. My favorite is their Tacos, the chicken tinga and the lengua. A neighborhood favorite for sure ! read more

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I was super excited to see the reviews and had a taste for Mexican. Service was quick but authentic tasting Mexican is a no go for me. The steak was extremely dry and tough definitely not skirt/flank. The same meat was used for tacos. When you have lived near Mexico and in San Diego you know what food should taste like. Inside is basic. read more

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went in and ordered a burrito but wanted it without meat and beans. My mom had to go up and try and get the order fixed but the waiter was not compliant. We received a negative and non compliant attitude. We only wanted to receive our food the way we liked. Not that much to ask for. read more

I've visited over 7 El Limóns and this location is one of my favorites. The food, service, and atmosphere are consistently great. Even when they're busy, they manage to churn out food relatively quickly. Order accuracy is also pretty high. Out of 9+ visits, they've only made a mistake once and it wasn't a big deal (different type of burrito). Never had a bad experience here. Veggies are always fresh and cooked properly, and the loaded nachos' ratio of chips to toppings is just about right (piled high w/ all the fixings). Once you try El Limón's loaded nachos, other place's nachos pale in comparison. Their jamaica's the right balance of sweet and sour, and their free margs hit the spot even if they're a little watered down (excellent for the price). PS Anyone wanna start an El Limón fan club with me? read more

A rare open on Sunday restaurant in Ardmore! We loved the food (especially the quesabirria) and service. The horchata was more powdery than we are used to but would visit again. read more

El Limon - Tinga taco - Mexican Near Me - Ardmore, Pennsylvania

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Came here for lunch. It's not huge on the inside but there are plenty of tables. You can park in the back and there is a rear entrance so that is nice. No complimentary chips and salsa but you can order it for not too much money. We decided to get the guacamole instead. It wasn't a huge amount of guacamole but it was really good with just the right amount of kick. The chips were thick and very crunchy. We had plenty leftover. For lunch I was thrilled to see that they had mole sauce that you could pretty much get on top of anything since you could pick your sauce for most everything. I have not found very many Mexican places that offer mole but this one does! I ordered a grilled chicken burrito with mole sauce. It was really good. The mole sauce was really good. The kid ordered enchiladas and decided to be daring and try the mole as well. Hurray! Another convert! This lunch was about 25 dollars so not too bad! I would definitely eat here again next time I'm in the area. read more

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Never going back...I ordered veggie tacos with cilantro, onion, lettuce, & tomato they charged me $1.50 for the lettuce and tomato (I did not even get cheese and sour cream)...Look at my pic to see what they think $1.50 worth of lettuce and tomato is...When I asked "sophia" the cashier for the manager she ignored my request. I returned my $1.50 pico de gallo because there was no way I was paying $1.50 TWICE for a little bit of chopped up lettuce and tomato. I also got a side of rice....No utensils or napkins were provided. Oh and there was no onion and cilantro on any of my tacos. read more

El Limon - 3 veggie tacos - Mexican Near Me - Ardmore, Pennsylvania

If you're searching for excellent Mexican food with fantastic customer service in Havertown, you need to try El Limon. My family and I recently dined here and had a phenomenal experience. The restaurant has a warm and friendly atmosphere and is a great place for families to enjoy delicious Mexican dishes. We particularly loved the shrimp tacos - they had a perfect balance of flavors and the shrimp was cooked perfectly. The portion sizes were very generous, and it's a great value for families. The service was excellent, with the staff being accommodating and attentive to our requests. Additionally, the restaurant is well maintained and adheres to safety protocols. Overall, El Limon is an exceptional Mexican restaurant, and their shrimp tacos. El Limon is a chain and I tried multiple locations. I love the one in Havertown the most!! The food quality is consistently top-notch, and the prices are reasonable. I wholeheartedly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a satisfying and enjoyable Mexican dining experience. read more

Free margaritas Good food and good services Overall down slightly since pre-COVID but I'm hoping that though bring things back around read more

This was my second time here and it did not disappoint. There was no wait to be seated and the wait for our actual food was 5 minutes. The menu has all the staples (nachos, tacos, quesadillas, tostadas, chips + salsa + guac, burritos, etc). I've only ever gotten their tacos, which are $2.75 (onions + cilantro). You can also make them supreme for $0.50 (lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and sour cream). I would definitely recommend splurging the extra $0.50/taco to get the full experience. During this visit, I got three supreme al pastor (pineapple, pork + onions) tacos in flour tortilla ($9.75). Would definitely recommend al pastor for those who like pineapples on their pizza. The plates come with limes on the side and there are sauces on the table to add a little kick. Even though we were in no rush, we were in and out in 15 minutes. Wait time was great, service was fast, and our dishes were delicious (so we basically inhaled our food). Cannot wait to come back! * Parking can be a little difficult, especially if it's busy. read more

El Limon - 3 Al Pastor Tacos (supreme) with flour tortilla (flash) - Mexican Near Me - Ardmore, Pennsylvania

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At first, this place didn't seem so good. But then I ate the food. It was so good, and the service is amazingly fast. There is a lack of ambiance, so that will sadly dock a star, but the food is 5 stars! read more

My cousin been RAVING about the best nachos she's ever had from this place so it was only right that I had to try! Let me tell you....I was not disappointed! The chicken nachos were everything she said and was most certainly worth the hype even though I had opted for takeout they were still very delicious. Who knows maybe when the covid cases begin to decline again I will be able to come inside and get the full experience. read more

Delicious and authentic Mexican food! Make sure you ask for supreme style tacos to fully enjoy the experience.

This is my second time at El Limon at Ardmore. Today I ordered a Tinga (marinated chicken) burrito with mole sauce, chips with guacamole and pica de gallo. The guacamole is always delicious. Not too much seasoning, the guacamole is creamy and smooth as always. The chips are always crispy and fried. The burrito was delicious. The marinated chicken just falls apart as you chew, and the flavor is very traditional. The corn, rice, beans, cheese and mole is such a simple, but great combination that it has my mouth watering constantly at the thought. I would highly recommend El Limon in Ardmore. I always feel at home here, the staff is caring and nice will treat you as guests. read more

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Ordered on Uber eats for lunch. Tinga tostada - tortilla was soggy by the time I got it. Queso was really creamy. Chicken was flavorful but a little dry Chorizo taco - super spice but so good. Great with the green salsa. Churros - super crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. Ice cream offered a nice cold compliment read more

IF YOU ARE PICKING UP, CHECK YOUR BAG EVERY TIME! They seem to forget stuff each time I pick up food from here. They are so kind and it never feels like it is on purpose but it is something to look out for. read more

Delicious tacos. The tres leches were fantastic. Fast and great service. There are only 2 free parking spots for El Limon at the back- the rest are paid parking. But after dark, it's free. read more

I loveeeee this taco place. I always think I'm going to walk in and get three tacos and leave, but I have to order more. I get the traditional steak tacos (comes with onion and cilantro) and it seriously never disappoints. Spiciest got sauce that i've ever had in a restaurant!!! Service is fast, location has parking in the back reserved for El Limón diners instead of using the city meter parking. Taco salad is huge and extremely filling! Steak quesadillas are good too. They have free margaritas and are also open late. EAT HERE read more

El Limon - traditional steak tacos - Mexican Near Me - Ardmore, Pennsylvania

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El Limon is great. We ordered the Loaded Nachos with chicken, and the huge chicken sandwich. Both were delicious. The dine-in orders come with Free Margaritas which were yummy!! read more

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