My girlfriend and I came to El Limon for a quick bite before our show, and it turned out to be a great stop. The restaurant is nicely decorated with colorful touches throughout, which really adds to the vibe. It's clean, has a number of outdoor seating options, and is tucked away in a pleasant location. Overall Ratings Atmosphere - 5/5 Service - 5/5 Food - 4/5 Parking - Street Parking Atmosphere - The space is vibrant and inviting, with colorful decor that gives it a lively feel. Everything was clean and well kept, and the outdoor seating is a nice bonus, especially in good weather. Service - The staff were very friendly, attentive, and accommodating. Service was smooth and efficient, which was perfect since we were on a bit of a time crunch before our show. What We Ordered - Pork Tamale (Good, with flavorful filling) Al Pastor Taco (Easily our favorite, great flavor and well balanced) Chorizo Taco (Good) Grilled Chicken Taco (A bit on the dry side) Barbacoa Taco (Just okay, slightly dry) Lengua Taco (Very good, tender and flavorful) They also offer a nice perk of a free margarita with your meal, which was a pleasant surprise. Final Thoughts - Overall, a really solid spot with great service and a fun atmosphere. While a couple of items were slightly on the dry side, most of the food was very enjoyable. I would definitely come back for another visit. read more

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I came to El Limon in Glenside this evening looking for some good Mexican food, and it did not disappoint! I ordered the quesabirrias and my husband had the tortilla salad bowl--both were served quickly and were absolutely delicious. The portions were just right, leaving us full but not overstuffed. What I especially love is the atmosphere. Sitting outside on a nice night is such a treat--the decor is charming, with plants and string lights creating a cozy vibe. It's tucked away on a quiet side street, but still just a short walk from the main strip in Glenside. Overall, great food, great ambiance, and a spot I'll definitely be coming back to! read more

El Limon - Glenside - Quest - Mexican Near Me - Glenside, Pennsylvania

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Love this location. I usually get takeout but I've eaten in a couple of times. Small, cute, clean, and delicious. When I've eaten in the service has always been good. I love the pork burrito or the shrimp tacos. The Jamaica is always sweet and refreshing. read more

Food is good but you have to pay more for cash and ask for extra sauces when dining out because one is simply not enough. The location is lovely for a dining in. read more

Being as that it's Cinco de Mayo my wife and I decided we wanted Mexican and decided on El Limon because we'd been before and it's great. When I got there to pick up it was understandably busy and despite some really rude patrons the staff was lovely to everyone. When I got the food home it was amazing, we had chicken quesadilla, empanadas, an enchilada with shrimp and one with steak; mole sauce on both and it had a lovely little sweetness. We'll be back again! read more

Placed an online order, arrived for pickup, and found the restaurant closed for renovations. The order was still accepted and charged. Extremely frustrating experience. Will not be returning. read more

El Limon - Glenside - Mexican Near Me - Glenside, Pennsylvania

We ordered catering for a pool party, and they nailed it. Be advised, the staff is extremely busy, so it takes a bit to reach them, but they're lovely once you do. Delivery was smooth, food fresh and hot. I should add, the delivery charge was surprisingly affordable. A+ We ordered a build-your-own taco bar with shrimp, beef, fish, and veggie options, all on perfectly fresh corn tortillas. The guacamole was creamy and addictive, and the pico de gallo was spicy and bursting with freshness. The refried beans converted me--they were rich and delicious. Who knew beans could be this delicious? Our guests were impressed and loaded up to-go plates. I saved some refried beans for myself. I'm definitely ordering again! Many thanks to Isaak for all of his help! read more

I've been a big fan of El Limon ever since I was introduced to the Ardmore El Limon back in 2018. Since then, I've tried items from several different El Limons in Bryn Mawr, Bala Cynwyd City Line and Bala Cynwyd Montgormery Avenue. All of these locations are excellent and offer freshly prepared tacos, burritos, nachos, tamales, and more. This El Limon is no exception. The restaurant itself is quaint and colorful. The service is exceptional. The meat options include beef, pork, fish, shrimp, and one exotic item... beef tongue. I was surprised to see this last protein on the menu because I normally see it on the menus of Mexican restaurants in the city where people tend to be a little more adventurous with their eating habits. I'm glad it's there. Get the beef tongue! Just try it! It's good! (If they ever have beef cheeks, then order it immediately because you are in for a treat.) Drink selections include Jarritos beverages as well as three housemade drinks. The horchata is very good. Perhaps the one thing I found a bit pricey for what it was was the desserts. The tres leches cake was on the smaller side, costs more than two tacos, and was between okay and good. You can't go wrong with any of the non-dessert items, though. I've tried everything and it's all good. I will say, for the nitpickers, that the meats are not seasoned to be spicy at all. You can spice them up yourself with the sauces that are available. read more

El Limon - Glenside - Steak and carnitas tacos - Mexican Near Me - Glenside, Pennsylvania

I'm on the fence. I wanted to like this spot, but I wasn't in love. I got fajitas and the veggies are not sliced, they're speared, thinly speared. The sauce of the veggies is lost when the only sliced veggie is the peppers. They don't provide rice or beans with it, just lettuce and tomato's and not a lot of them read more

Complimentary margarita for dining it? Sign me up! The food was delicious and so well made. The Loaded Nachos with Steak had the right amount of toppings and sauce, no soggy chip in sight. The Al Pastor Tacos were absolutely amazing. All I would change is some smaller pieces of fresher/less grilled pineapple added. At $30 for 4 tacos, 2 free margaritas, and 1 loaded nacho, who can complain? The place/ambiance itself and its flavors felt authentic, which I was not expecting to find in a chain in Pennsylvania (maybe I'm biased because of SoFlo). Service was super fast. I would definitely come back! read more

Authentic Mexican food in quaint restaurant on a side street. Delicious food with accommodating staff. Try the refreshing strawberry smoothie which can go with any meal. read more

El Limon in Glenside has the entire package. A nicely decorated space in what Americans associate with Mexican restaurants. How accurate this place is to the real thing I have no idea. The servers are very nice eat I. Or carry out, sadly the place doesn't have a liquor license but I bet they'd turn a blind eye to some byob. The food is really good putting chipotle to shame and they have a pretty wide selection from burritos to tacos to nachos to sandwich's like a wonderful Cubano. I really enjoy the food here we eat here at least every other week - they're nice fairly fast the food is good and they are reliable good food every time. We really like this place. read more

Al Pastor and Carne Asada tacos are so good! I've only ever ordered, but I've heard from friends that going to the store is also definitely worth the experience! read more

Food was delicious and the service awesome! Ordered on Cinco de Mayo and everything was great!

Walked in on a Sunday afternoon, almost every table full and still managed to be seated right away. Our server was attentive while being very busy with full house, take out orders and keeping up with cleaning up and handling back of house. Iv been here many times and will continue. Food is always delicious. read more

Food was good, as I was leaving the restaurant I noticed a mouse ran across the floor, kind of disturbing.

I was very excited to try this location, since my husband works very close to the one in Bala Cynwyd, and is always raving about it. We ordered a bunch of different tacos, along with chips and guacamole to go. When we got home and opened up the containers, my husband immediately had a look of disappointment on his face, but didn't say anything as he did not want to influence my experience. I thought that the tacos had good flavor, and the guacamole was a highlight! My husband was disappointed overall, stating that the tacos at this location had much less filling than the ones that he is used to from the other location. We decided that we'll give it one more try seeing as though we went on a weekend and we are hoping that it was just a one time chef issue. read more

Isaac is the all time goat. The food was good and the atmosphere was really nice. Super nice place. The service was really good.

Kudos to LAURA for juggling multiple customers (both inside & out) while maintaining a pleasant, welcoming personality. She was patient with one member of our party who needed more time to order. Food is fresh & tasty with limited waiting. read more

The food was very good and definitely a value for the price. My only complaint which is probably a one off experience was the lids on my queso was not secured, which lead to spillage. read more

I will say I have enjoyed El Limon in Ambler multiple times. Take out from Glenside was uninspired. The salade that I paid $11 for had almost no edible lettuce. The entrees were ok, but they need some actual seasoning. Don't send bad food out the door. read more

nice atmosphere, cute place. QUICK service! food seems average, but in all honesty, weve only had tacos the several times weve been there. didnt stop us from going back though. def worth a try. near the new House of Magic and less than a mile from the Keswick Theatre. read more

Good food, friendly service, nice local vibes. We sat outside and enjoyed the fresh air, chatted a bit with the manager/owner, would definitely come back. read more

Service is great. Food is always good. I go there almost 2 to 3 days a week for lunch. I work right up the street. It's easy. It's convenient and I love the food. read more

We ordered takeout from here on a whim and it did not disappoint. Price wise I can't really comment since it was via a third party app & in this day & age everything is absurdly expensive. What I will say is that I would spend the money again, I'd even make the exact same order. The chips were perfectly crisp and I didn't encounter any weird ones. I only wish I'd ordered more. The pico was fresh and full of flavor, guac was good and seemed fresh, and the red & green salsas were divine. I also like that I could order extra mole as a side (I'm always looking for a new place with good mole so I was happy to discover they offer it). My chicken enchiladas with mole were 9/10, the chicken wasn't super flavorful but the mole made up for that. The potato tacos were great and still crunchy, even after being topped with lettuce tomato and sour cream. The burrito was a decent size and had plenty of sauce. I look forward to trying more from here and going to enjoy in person. read more

Food is GREAT. I especially love the empanadas and tosadas. I've been to other El Limon locations (Bala & Bryn Mawr) and they need to up their game. Visit Glenside. They're better. Service is always fast and the employees are very sweet. read more

El Limon was great! I got a chicken chimichanga and it was perfect size and had good flavor! The service was upbeat. Also the restaurant had nice decorations! I would definitely go there again. read more

Stopped in for lunch at El Limon and was pleasantly surprised with great food. We had fajitas as well as chicken and asada quesadillas. Portions were sizable and we ended up with a nice doggy bag for lunch tomorrow. I was surprised that chips and Pico de gallo were not included with our meal. The chips were homemade and thick. The Pico de gallo was mild and delicious. Service was a bit off but adequate. Give this place a try; you will not be disappointed. read more

El Limon - Glenside - Restaurant indoor seating. - Mexican Near Me - Glenside, Pennsylvania

I had fajita mix of steak and shrimp. Food was tasty. Large portions. Friendly service. Will be going back for sure.

A welcome addition to Glenside, El Limon has several locations in Montgomery County. Having been to their Bristol location previously, I have found they're quite consistent with their product. Both times I ordered the veggie tacos Supreme style with flour tortillas paired with chips and guacamole. The veggies are seasoned and caramelized to perfection and are a great balance of sweet and savory. I recommend squeezing a lime wedge over the tacos first which brightens up the flavors. Beware: they are messy (always a good thing). The chips were freshly fried and the guacamole was creamy with a bit of spice. The ambience is casual and is the perfect summer spot for a quick bite for lunch. Next time I'll be sure to BYOB (margarita pitchers, anyone?). read more

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The food was hit and miss. The chicken taco and beans were yummy but the fish tacos were fairly tasteless and had a weird texture.

Great spot with attentive sidewalk service. Food was good and reasonable. Waters were filled regularly. Fish tacos yum!

Both locations that I've been to so far (this one and Bristol) are always fantastic. The food is yummy and the horchata is always perfect. Great service and great authentic mexican food! read more

El Limon - Glenside - Enchiladas de carnitas con tomatillo sauce - Mexican Near Me - Glenside, Pennsylvania

Good food and service at a reasonable price! The Empanadas and Quesabirria were very good! The waitress, Glendys, was very helpful and friendly. I will definitely go back! read more

I would like to start my review by saying that the missus and I are fans of El Limon. We have visited several of their locations and were pleased to see that they opened a location close to our home. We visited for Taco Tuesday with another couple recently. Plenty of street parking and a municipal lot in the vicinity. El Limon offered outside dining along with inside seating. Don't forget to bring your favorite libations El Limon is a byob. We started with chips, salsa and guacamole for the table. The chips are delicious and I'm guessing made in house. The salsa was extremely fresh and delicious. The guacamole was creamy and tasty with a hint of heat. We all picked various tacos off the menu. I chose the tinga (marinated chicken) barbacoa (pulled beef) and Al pastor (fried pork with pineapple and onion) I opted for soft corn tortillas and made all three supreme with lettuce, cheese, tomatoes and sour cream. All the tacos were yummy. If I had to pick a favorite I guess I'd choose the Al pastor. Everyone enjoyed the experience and before we knew it the staff was preparing to close. El Limon thanks for staying consistent and delicious, see you soon. I almost forgot El Limon provides a complimentary margarita! read more

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We mostly do take it from here but the food is good. The atmosphere is nice when we do eat there. The service is friendly.

Everything as it should be. Food is fresh and excellent. Courteous staff. Fair prices. Nice little spot to sit outside If you want. Does not disappoint. read more

Another tasty meal at El Limon. Guacamole, salsa, and chips are homemade and excellent, though filling. Tacos are a specialty, but the tinga is moister than the grilled chicken. Save room for the tres leches cake and churros. BYO. read more

El Limon - Glenside - Chicken tinga quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Glenside, Pennsylvania

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Yum, Yum, Yum! I've tried many dishes and desserts. I loved them all. A friend brought me here and I brought 3 more friends! Each visit I tried something new. The staff is nice and it the service is quick. So glad they are in Glenside! (The free margarita was bad but meh...it was free) read more

Food was very good and service was fast. Overall a very good experience for a nice little hangout with friends.