I'm happy I found this place! Mexican food is my fave. I was solo dining and I felt very welcome. The inside was nice but I'm glad I went out to the patio. It was a nice night to be south side. The tables had umbrellas and could accommodate both large and small groups. The staff were very nice and efficient. The food was very good! It was perfect for me because you could pick how many tacos, tostadas or sopes you wanted. I had a steak tostado, a chicken sopes and a pork sopes. The meat was tender. The sopes were made well with lots of corn flavor. All were delicious and filling. I had to take one home. The best part is a complimentary Margarita! It was very good! read more

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I placed an order through their website site and was very happy that there was no wait to pick up my order. I ordered the shrimp tacos which came with rice and beans and then a separate order of beef tacos with a small size of rice and beans. The side of rice and beans were truly disappointing. It came in two sizes (side and large). The side was a very small size (reminiscent of a small ramekin that you would use for dipping sauces) in comparison to what I have seen at other Mexican restaurants. My partner was disappointed but he made do with what he was given. We both enjoyed the tacos but perhaps we will give the larger sides a try next time. read more

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It's a solid El Limon - highly recommend the chimichanga with barbacoa and the birria tacos. Heads up that the card price is slightly higher than cash. read more

Best Mexican in the area! Tacos are delicious and the mole is So flavorful and aromatic - can't wait to try everything on the menu! read more

El Limon Chestnut Hill - Tinga taco - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

We had a party with 30 people this past week on the patio and I can't say enough about the wonderful attention and affordability in this beautiful setting! No space reservation fee. Delicious food, large portions. Wonderful service!! read more

My favorite Mexican place! Always eat here after mountain biking in the Wiss. Excellent pricing and a beautiful, fun, bright, classic Mexican restaurant interior. Try the horchata. Very filling meals. Tortilla chips are sturdy. read more

El Limon Chestnut Hill - Ha! My favorite way to hold toilet paper. - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

On a late night hunt for food I stumbled into EI Limon. There are few to little options for anything of substance in the Chestnut Hill after 9pm so I was quite surprised to see this restaurant open.I walked into El Limon with little to no expectations and have nothing but praise for their scrumptious options! ENVIRONMENT It was brought to my attention by one of the cooks that the restaurant has been in operation for less than a week. It shows as the floor was spotless and the tables were neatly arranged at store closing. To be honest, I was a bit trepidatious as I tend to gauge the quality of restaurant's on smell. If you walk through the door, the scents of the food should shake your core. El Limon didn't meet that criteria but this is one of few times my smell test has failed me. FOOD I ordered a pollo burrito(tomatillo) and my LAWD were the portions large. For less than $12 I was gifted a burrito that could feed two and if your appetite is tiny maybe even a few. The sauce was rich and the ingredients were fresh making each bite a delight. I'll most certainly be paying this restaurant just to make sure it wasn't a fluke. If your looking for Mexican in the Chestnut Hill area, this might be your best bet.Happy eating! read more

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My wife and I went to El Limon in Chestnut Hill last nite, It was terrible food. We ordered and it came out in about 10 minutes. My wife had chicken tacos and I had chicken enchiladas. Clearly, the food was not made to order but heated up pre-prepared.. maybe even from a package. I am not even sure whether it was chicken in my meal... there were small strips of something resembling chicken with virtually no taste. The tomatillo sauce was OK but nothing great. The food was only lukewarm. The owners should be embarrassed to serve such food. read more

Always excellent food reasonably priced. Kid friendly and a lovely deck in the back overlooking the train station . Service is attentive and quick. My go-to for Mexican food in the area. read more

The service was fast and accurate. The back patio is delightful. The food is delicious, especially the chips and guacamole and the fajitas.

went in with family and was not very welcoming, food was garbage compared to down south Mexican food, burrito was not heated nor hot , soup was not hot and steak tacos were cold as well, Threw that food in garbage and wasted money, absolutely disgraceful and my family is mixed cuban and African American, try at you own risk read more

It's a sit down or take out restaurant, so the service was about what you'd expect, non invasive but still nice and polite. I paid a reasonable price for a great meal and the atmosphere was nice bright and colorful. I have nothing bad to say!!! Overall a great place! read more

Amazing new branch in the El Limon chain opened in Chestnut Hill yesterday. Beautifully decorated, and happily jammed by lunch hour. Service assiduous but a trifle confused and slow at times, but what the heck--it was their first day. I give them a break. I had three delicious tacos--tinga (marinated chicken), chorizo, and pulled pork. All reasonably priced--three bucks each. Hard to beat that on the Hill. Chock full of tasty ingredients, maybe a little too much diced onion, just the right amount of cilantro, so it wasn't overpowering. A healthy portion of juicy meat. Lime wedges on the side. There's a "loaded" option, with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and sour cream, for .50 extra. There's also a pretty spacious patio in back, which I'll have to try at some point. One tiny little criticism--the music was way too loud. Hard to carry on a conversation. I'd tone it down a bit. Give it a try! read more

El Limon Chestnut Hill - The new El Limon in Chestnut Hill. - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Can only speak on the takeout. I didn't eat it the place but the food was tasty and the burritos are big. I would order here again to get my. mexican craving fix. Only complaint is that the options to order are kinda confusing online that I accidentally asked for my beans and rice on the side instead of in the burrito. I also got the non spicy red salsa by ordering online. They fixed it at the restaurant when I went to pick up and told me what to order next time if I do it online. The spicy salsas are the ones labeled taco sauces. I would recommend to call in and order instead. read more

El Limon is a nice spot for dine in or takeout. I placed an order online for pickup. On a scale from 1-5, I'd give the nachos a 3. The tortilla chips could've used a bit of salt and maybe lime because they had no flavor. The chicken was ok but the texture was off to me and they're these shrunken strips. All the other flavors were good. My husband had the steak burrito and the steak was those mini strips as well. He said there wasn't much meat either. Neither of us would get the same order again but we would try something else. read more

El Limon Chestnut Hill - Fully loaded nachos with chicken - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Extremely disappointed in quality of service. We ordered four tacos (beef and grilled chicken) that were combined in the same small container all mixed together. Have been here many times and have not had a problem before, but maybe quality of service is going down. read more

Just got takeout - super disappointed in food quality. Beef empanadas were so doused in heavy grease I couldn't get past the first bite; tacos were actually overfilled and flavorless. Customer service was good but man, can we just get one non-gringo-downed place with excellent authentic Mexican food???? *smh* read more

Delicious tacos and awesome service! We especially loved the el pastor tacos and will definitely be back.

Tasty, authentic, generous portions make El Limon our go-to takout spot - Chestnut Hill and Glenside in particular.

Great food and service wonderful place to have a birthday dinner. Outdoor seating is a must.

We came to El Limon on a quiet Thursday evening and sat in their lovely back patio. We got the chicken tinga fajitas, which were absolutely delicious and had a large portion size. we will be back! read more

I stopped by here today to try it out since I love Mexican food. I dined in and it seemed like 5 mins after I ordered the food was coming out to me. Service was fast! I tried the chorizo, barbacoa, and asada tacos. There were all sooo good! My favorite was the barbacoa and chorizo. The chorizo had a spice too it which I loved! I liked them so much that I ordered more to go! I also tried the chips salsa and guacamole which was delicious as well. I took that to go since I was so full. I'll definitely be back to try more. read more

Food was delicious and fresh. Service was top notch! Highly recommend the tortilla soup and quesabirria tacos!

GREAT FOOD! And very fair prices! We especially loved the quesobirria tacos. Highly recommend! read more

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First stop when I'm back in town. Delicious Al Pastor tacos and great homemade salsas!

Food (burrito)and service were very good! Will definitely visit again soon. Great location!

First timing going to this location but enjoyed it. They have indoor and outdoor seating and the staff are kind but some find it difficult to understand English. The food came out quickly and tasted pretty good. I recommend the tacos, quesabirrias, or tortas. read more

A go to! For me the most authentic tacos you'll get, always consistent and price super reasonable! Food is always ready fast and service is nice. read more

El Limon Chestnut Hill - Al pastor tacos - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

No bueno. Over six dollars for chips and some pico del gallo- no other salsa included, jalapenos or nothing. Enchiladas contained small amounts of dried-out chicken meat that tasted like reheated taco leftovers from the night before. Thoroughly mediocre. Go to the Ardmore location of El Limon where the food is much better. read more

We're sooo happy to have our own El Limon in our neighborhood! Food is consistently delicious. Staff is consistently attentive and prompt and always a pleasure to deal with. Ambiance is consistently relaxed and conducive to conversation both inside and outside on their beautiful and large terrace. Thank you, El Limon! read more

Food was fabulous and burrito was massive. Quick service and price was reasonable. I had take out but the restaurant was bright and spotless

Was hopeful about El Limón but was unfortunately disappointed. I would not return anytime soon. They lost our order and after an hour and re ordering they left something off our order. Additionally the service was poor. Kind staff, but they definitely need more trained and attentive wait staff to tend to customers and clean off the tables. When the food did arrive, it appeared fresh but lacked flavor and was very bland. I love Mexican food but unfortunately El Limón and specifically this location didn't cut it. I hope things improve there so they can stick around and offer up the community a more enjoyable dining experience. Buena suerte. read more

This place has the best Mexican food in Chestnut Hill. Its affordable, always fresh, and the people who work there are always friendly and willing to accommodate you. The atmosphere is fantastic. A must visit! My partner and I go by a few times a month. read more

Yumm. Food was good and arrived quickly. Soup was delish. Plus it's BYOB so bring some brewskis or Tequila for Margaritas

Finally, a great choice for casual, decent Mexican has opened in MtAiry/Chestnut Hill! Very good guacamole--and the pork carnitas never disappoint. We've stopped in several times since they opened last year and the service and quality have been consistently excellent. Thanks for opening on Germantown, El Limón read more

I'm always hoping for the best and want to support an independent Mexican restaurant. But there are a few things they do that just don't quite work. First they put refried beans in their burritos. No! Growing up in SoCal no one puts refried in a burrito or taco. Pinto or black beans if you want, but not refried. Their braised meats are pretty good but can be greasy and they lack flavor. No cilantro or onion, bits or slices of jalapeño, something. Also, the quesadillas are with mozzarella cheese, not sharp cheddar or Jack or Colby or something with a little bite. No such thing as mozzarella in Mexican cooking. No flavor. You have to ask for veggies which are extra, and the other things I've mentioned. I've mentioned this to them more than once and I get no response. read more

This is my new local El Limon and I'm loving it!! I've already ordered delivery multiple times and it's hit every time. Their chicken tamales are fantastic. I've been on a kick and I keep ordering them. What's most impressive is that even with delivery, the food has come fresh and hot, and the quality and taste has not been compromised. That's a special quality! Thank you, El Limon! read more

Really enjoyed my shrimp tacos. Salad and burritos. Friendly staff whenever I go to pick up my order, never dined in.

Really great food, generous serving sizes, and we loved the patio in the back. Our server was very friendly.

Great Mexican food at a reasonable price. The Chestnut Hill location of this regional chain founded by business partners from Mexico and Costa Rica has a nice indoor space and a large back patio with gas heaters. Friendly service! I'll be going there again. read more