From the moment I stepped inside I knew I was in for a good meal. The diner is clean, well lit and smells so good. The food is set up on a steam table so you know exactly what your food looks like as you're ordering and they plate it in front of you. I decided to order baked chicken, white rice, beans and sweet plantains. After ordering my food I picked the table I wanted to sit at and the server brought my food over with utensils and napkins. I wanted a champagne cola to drink but they didn't have anymore so I went with an ice cold Malta. The food was delicious. The plaintains were sweet but slightly dry and lacked their usual caramalized glaze. But nonetheless I was satisfied with my meal and the service. I would definitely return. read more

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If you're looking for authentic Spanish food in the Harrisburg area then this is the spot. Everything was absolutely amazing. Staff was great with helping decide but very limited English. Inside was nice but very loud music playing. Hard to hold a conversation. read more

Rice and Beans Diner - Spanish Near Me - Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

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We ordered the seafood paella and mofongo chicken chicharron. The mofongo, mashed fried plantains with garlic, was recommended by our server and highlighted on the menu. The presentations were impressive and the flavors were on point. The mofongo was definitely garlic forward, and the rice was delicious. However, the meats were overcooked. The chicken had a nice crunch but the meat was dry. The shrimp was chewy and I wished someone had deveined it. The mussels were small and a bit rubbery. Our server was congenial and helpful in guiding us with our order. He was attentive and patient as we took some time to decide what we wanted to try. The menu was quite extensive. There were two prices: a lower one if you paid cash and a higher price if you used a credit card. Other patrons seemed to be regulars who knew exactly what they wanted. Many ordered from the cooked food bar. If you've never had Puerta Rican food, this is an excellent place to try it. read more

Rice and Beans Diner - seafood paella - Spanish Near Me - Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

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The food was delicious. The staff were sweet. It would help if you spoke Spanish. There are seats to dine in, but most people order the food to go. Quick in and out. They also serve alcohol if you are interested. read more

Rice and Beans Diner - Spanish Yellow Rice ( moro de guandulez) and stew chicken - Spanish Near Me - Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

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Ordered an order rice and beans and the Beans where so old that they had started fermentation. No I do NOT recommend. This food sucks!!!!

Food was good, reasonably priced, and staff were helpful in helping us choose menu items.

Now their name might be misleading as there's plenty more to grub on here than rice and beans! Coming here it was all about that delicious bowl mix with some veggies meat and rice as you really can't go wrong with that stew like concoction! They also had empanadas we had one that was filled with cheese it was yummy and different as I haven't had one before that only had cheese the meat one was just perfect as well had a good flavor to it and a good crunch to the outside of the fried goodness! Their plantains were also yummy as deliciously hot when I got them as you really can't go wrong when they are fresh! Overall this was a mellow little spot with some yummy flavors and a total Latin vibe that really hit the spot on this given night with that said hopefully I'll get here again at some point because those flavors were just right! read more

Rice and Beans Diner - Sweet Plantiains - Spanish Near Me - Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Malísimo servicio Comida dañada y le reclamas al dueño y no quiere devolver el dinero y ya lo sacaron del banco Regresar de Virginia a Harrisburg para devolver la comida y no devolver el dinero Me pregunta que si necesito el dinero, Claro si trabajé por el... Comida refrita y recalentada Sabor a varias cosas les notas que el sabor de una comida lo tiene otra Y las frituras Debería Sanidad darles visitas read more

El Mofongo más malo del mundo la carne dura como una piedra y sin sazón la comida más desabrida deben cerrar esta porquería de restaurante read more

Rice and Beans Diner - El Mofongo más malo del mundo deben cerrar esta porquería de restaurante - Spanish Near Me - Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

This might be the worst takeout I've ever had. Meat extremely undercooked, like RED. And I like my meat a little bloody. Rice, disgusting. Garlic sauce, disgusting. You can tell whoever cooked this was lazy. Didn't even try. This place has fallen from the top. I may puke this all out in a few minutes. TERRIBLE. read more

I ordered the mofongo with chicharron. I was expecting the plantains to be served with a broth, but it came out dry. When you order it with crispy fried chicharron, it makes for a pretty dry lunch. The flavor was good, though, so I can't knock the quality. They were doing pretty brisk business while I was waiting for my order, so I'm guessing that the other menu items must be pretty good. read more

Rice and Beans Diner - Mofongo con chicharron - Spanish Near Me - Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Excellent lunch stop. Meant to take a photo of the front, but forgot. Never mind, it's not hard to find, 17th Street between Market and Derry Sts. just a couple of blocks from Derry. Good size parking lot adjacent, between R&B and (believe it or not) a different Mexican restaurant. Remember the days when there was almost no decent Mexican food in Harrisburg? The restaurant wasn't half full when we arrived around noon. The dining room is bright, clean and well lit. Grab a menu and seat yourself, but the best food is arrayed in steam tables next to the counter. Have an employee grab a plate and start pointing. Warning, you'll want to try everything! Opted this visit for Roast pork, sliced by hand from a huge joint of luscious, fatty pork shoulder. Started with a huge portion of dirty rice, rice cooked with black beans, with more beans and broth ladled over. Added sweet plantains. Also available were chicken, chicken wings, empanadas, lasagna, and a host of other dishes. Everything was cooked to perfection. Rice and beans were among the best tasting I've ever had. Also blown away by the plantains and the pork, which had the most amazing chewy, candied bark. Pepsi products available, cooler of other bottled drinks, minus a 'quarter star' for having water only in plastic bottles (which I gave up years ago). Service was friendly, and the price was very reasonable. Definitely worth a return visit, or two or three! Check it out! read more

Rice and Beans Diner - Roast pork, sweet plantain, rice and beans - Spanish Near Me - Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

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Got the pork platter through Postmates. Meat was pretty good, rice and beans were okay (just too much of it), but the real star was the fried cheese piece. I should've ordered two of those because it was so good! Definitely will still try them again to try different items. read more

This place I wouldn't doubt it has good food. What killed this place for me was when I was walking in the chef had on the apron/smock he cooks in outside smoking a cigarette. He held one side of his nose and blow then whipped his hands on the apron then went back in the restaurant. I was praying he wasn't the cook but looks like he was. I just turned around and left. I'm sorry. Just do better. read more

YUM! Great food and really nice people. Highly recommend it. I feel like I just got lucky when I found this place. Find it. Go there. Eat.

It was November 30th, 2021 when my buddy Al calls and asked what I was doing. Going to Rice and Beans to grab something to eat. So, being this was Al's first time, I explained that the portion sizes were plentiful, so don't fill your eyes before your stomach. I walked him through the ordering process and we had a seat to wait on our meals. I had some of the same, but this time I added a side dish of Sweet Plantiains. While I know there are other places to explore, I can't get enough of Rice and Beans! read more

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They have a lot where you can go ahead and park your vehicle free of charge. Upon entering the diner I noticed that the place was clean and there was a lot of movement, so patrons coming and going. I ordered some yellow rice and gandules as well as pigs feet and chicharrones. The food was delicious and the portion was average size. The price for the meal and the associated drink was more than reasonable for the portion size. Overall I would return for another lunch or dinner. They had more than sufficient staff to manage it's patrons. While I was there the majority of orders that they fulfilled were all take out. read more

Decided to try delivery from this place. We got a chicken dinner. The chicken was blande not at all what I was hoping for based on the marinated chickens I had growing up in Miami. I was surprised that t came with white rice. Maybe I should've looked at the pictures better. The beans were just ok. It was a decent size meal though I don't think anyone was that content with it. The tres leche cake looks really good. But I didn't have any of it. Unfortunately it got turned over at some point and some of the milk leaked out. Lastly I had ordered diet soda and we got regular soda instead. Not sorry I tried it but won't be trying it again. read more

I came into the brand new Allison Hill Gem and was warmly greeted by the staff. I was thrilled to find out that they were from NYC and had a restaurant over there too! In my opinion the best eats are in NY, so I was pleased to find one here! I ordered fried chicken and plantains and it was ready in about 10 mins. I also ordered Torta which was pressed , gooey and warm. Just the way a Sammie should be! I had sweet plaintains to go. They are very clean, and courteous. The food is flavorful and stick to your gut good! The portions are generous and I had enough to take home. I highly recommend this place. They have Mexican food as well as American food, in case you have picky friends. Great for a hearty break fast... oh yea, they have grits too! Lol read more

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Not Mexican!!! Def Dominican/Puerto Rican fare. Totally yummy. Rice, beans, chicken, pork, fish all the ways only Spanish people can make them. The portions are hefty, my Husband and I split one dish of rice, beans and chicken + bought and additional plate of that to go and our bill was only $28. We are coming back! read more

Authentic Latin food Amazing see this layout of food. Reminds me of upper Jersey/NY/PR. The food was awesome and the taste was delicious. This was a Great experience of what I miss. So it diffently a must try if you're in this area. The price is reasonable. read more

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Terrible food , chicken was burn , and they don't tell u that the special can't be eaten in the restaurant read more

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Food isn't too bad. Seems like you get a little shorted on the meat but they make up for it on the rice portions. Buffet style food, looks fresh but you will get nickeled and dimed. read more

Food is delicious just tried for the first time and they have a new customer in me! I had pepper steak rice and beans and the yellow rice.

Went here around 2pm chicken was served cold didn't understand that part food was good staff can use some improvement need to ask customers eating in or to go read more

Rice and Beans Diner - Spanish Near Me - Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

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I am puertorican and my mom passed away 4 yrs ago and I missed her cooking. This food here was the closest thing to her cooking and my family and I absolutely loved everything. We got mofongo with fried pork; oxtails, and chicken stew. My toddlers are very picky and actually ate The food did not lack flavor, every bite was delicious. Best Spanish food around town read more

I'm sorry but this place was disgusting. They had no source of direction, we didn't know if you were supposed to Stand in line or seat ourselves. The potato ball thing was dryer than the desert. Not a fan. read more

If you want Caribbean food and this the only place you know get your favorite drink but the food is bland or over cooked.

Up that way for my son's youth hockey game. Excellent food and great customer service! Highly recommended and hit the spot! read more

I came in to to restaurant since I was looking for a spanish restMaura y in the are since I came from the Bronx for a mini vacation with my two daughters. I entered the restaurant we was never greeted. Then we sat down on a table that was half clean, we sat there for 5 minutes before I had to ask someone if we had to get up and order or someone would come to take our order, she came to the table and asked how can I help you without even giving us a menu. I said I needed the menu, then she brings us the menu and stands there, I had to tell her we wasn't ready. She then comes back 1 minute later, I told her we wasn't ready still. Then she doesn't come back for another 10 minutes. then we ordered chicharrón de pollo with white rice and beans, I asked if they will put pieces of riped plantains like the picture. she said she will add it and I asked for a salad. Then she comes back and brings only 2 of the orders and tells me I had to wait for the third one because they only made 2 orders. Once she brings the food the chicharrón aren't chicharrón they are just fried pieces of chicken. Then I asked her where was the plantains, where was the salad. she then comes with it after I had to remind her. she didn't bring the vinegar, salt. I had to ask. Then the vinegar had a piece of hair inside. I took pictures hopefully I can add it so you can see it. my kids and I left the food. By the way she charged me the plantain Like a side order. read more

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The cleanliness could be improved. Many of the staff are rude and don't care. The food is good and you cant get anything like it. Which is sad because if they would make changes in the customer service they would do so much better read more

Ate here for the first time today. Lunch. The food was delicious. I had the "buffet," that is I chose from the already-prepared food. I had black beans and rice with gravy, fried plantains, broccoli, roasted pork. Other choices included roasted chicken, barbecued chicken wings, pepper steak, meatballs, fried chicken breast, tripe stew. I had lots of tasty food for $10. My companion also ate from what was prepared but had the pepper steak and chicken wings as his entree. This was his second visit to the restaurant. The menu describes the food as Spanish and American. I would add that the word "Spanish" includes what I would call Mexican and Latin American cuisine. The decor is simple, no frills, but there are large windows so it's bright. The staff was very friendly. I will go back. There are many items on the menu I'd like to try. read more

This should be a little bit more of a 3.5 rate but I'll be honest I didn't really get blown away by their food however I must say the restaurant was really clean and nice kept. Which it's a big plus on my book. While the Mondongo was good the mofongo was really really greasy and not good. Might give them a chance later on to redeem themselves read more

The food is pretty good! If you come here I highly suggest ordering something they have already prepared in one of their hot trays. The reason I recommend doing this is due to my experience. I ordered a torta which is a sandwich, typically takes under 15 minutes to make however by the time I received mine, my wife who was eating with me was already done with her meal because my sandwich took over 40 minutes to arrive. I had asked the "server" about my sandwich after the first 20 minutes and she said it will be out shortly so I patiently waited, then as one of the cooks was laughing walking around he recognized me and pointed and yelled something in Spanish (clearly exclaiming that he forgot about my order) and within 5 minutes of that I had my sandwich. This place is not well organized and you are not greeted upon entering. I was even confused if I should sit down and order or order at the cash register. The food was decent though that's the first time I had American cheese on a torta. The price for two people comes to around $20. Again if you come here I recommend just ordering from their pre-made meals. I left slightly disappointed as I had such high hopes for this place. I may come back as my wife enjoyed her meal. To summarize, food is pretty good but service needs ALOT of work in all departments. read more

Rice and Beans Diner - Ready to try this - Spanish Near Me - Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Lots of food! Yocasta gave excellent service. Food was excellent. Plan on taking leftovers home.

Positive restaurant eating experience My family and I have had breakfast and Dinner at this Diner, I have to say it is always an excellent eating experience.. from walking in the door and being greeted by an employee, seated and drink order taken, the meal was served hot and the taste was excellent. The server was very friendly and helpful. I grew up in Allison Hill and I knew the location, I truly appreciate that they came into town and they took the time and care to invest in the diner and remodeled it. It is an awesome place to dine with friends and family. Although the area has several Latin restaurants, by far this place super exceeds all the others in term of a calm environment, cleanliness, customer service, preparation of food, the taste of food. The owners provide excellent customer service and are very attentive, which is ALWAYS a plus. I would give this place a try, you will not be disappointed. Keila read more

i love their food but when i got my regular i came down with food poisoning. i was so bummed that i got it especially from this place cause i loved their food but i will not being going there anymore since this incident. read more

Tastey, authentic and well prepared. I had stewed chicken, rice and beans, salad and sweet plantains. A great selection of exactly the kind of latin dishes I've been looking for in town. I will be eating here often. read more

I rate them a 3 star. Because my mom asked for cuchifrito and they didn't even knoe what cuchifrito was smh. And my pastelitos where rock hard and it tasted like it had set Out over night.. read more