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    Taco King

    3.9 (140 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Cass O.

    This place definitely earns its name: Taco KING. The prices are great! The food was so good and the portions are tremendous! Paired the delicious tacos with a Mexican Coke! Soo good!! It's a small intimate setting and the staff is friendly! I can't believe I didn't give this place a try sooner! I regret not trying a taco but the quesadillas were calling my name! I must go back for more!

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    Cruzita T.

    The food was so good. We showed up about 7:30 pm for take out on a Tuesday evening. They close at 8. The food was very good. She made everything fresh. Great flavors. Definitely worth trying after a day at Hersheypark! Thank you, the food was great.

    Chicken tacos on flour tortilla. Salsas from Left to Right:  - Red (pretty spicy) - Green/Tomatillo (milder) - Chipotle (smoky and GOOD)
    Rahul N.

    Was really hoping this place would be good, but unfortunately I don't think I'll return. Here's the major points of the review: ~Taco Tuesday Special = 5 tacos for $10.99~ Ordered: 5 al pastor and 5 chicken on flour, + variety of 3 salsas (While they advertise horchata heavily, when I asked about it, they simply said "no"; unsure if they don't sell it at all or it was just out that day) Taco base (cilantro, onions, flour tortilla, limes on side): 1/5 - really dry tortillas, some cold, no flavor and could use fresher onions/cilantro. Limes were dry and not ripe enough at the same time; very little juice with little flavor. Al Pastor: 3/5 - Great spice on meat, but meat was SO dry, no extra kick with sauce either, really could have used it. Chicken: 1/5 - Really bad, the chicken was dry and entirely unseasoned. All the flavor was from drenching it in salsa and the veggies. DO NOT GET! Salsas: 4/5 - Chipotle salsa was great, I'd buy a bottle of it. Spice was at like a 6/10 but smoky. I'd characterize it as much more akin to the chipotle pepper than artificial taste. - Green (tomatillo) was also pretty good, it had a bigger kick than I expected at like 4/10 - Red (unsure) really spicy and tangy, wasn't a fan but I can definitely see how someone really looking for spice would love this.

    Carnitas, Al Pastor and chorizo and steak tacos.
    Eileen H.

    Visited here on a Tuesday evening. It's a small place with about 8 tables or so. There's a little area where they sell Goya products as well as my favorite "green" hot sauce :) No one was eating in when I was there but there was a steady flow of take-out orders. I didn't see anyone take out the pizza. I tried three tacos: Carnitas, Al Pastor (pork w/pineapple) and steak & chorizo. My favorite, and the most flavorful was the carnitas. YUM!! Tacos are served topped with onion and cilantro. They give you two corn tortillas per meat so it was like eating six tacos instead of three. These were very good, authentic tacos. I haven't had tacos like these since I was in NYC!

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    David F.

    Best taco place that I have found within an hour of Harrisburg. And the pizza and stromboli are pretty good too! Recommend: salmon tacos, BBQ pizza, stromboli. What to expect: pretty much a hole- in- the- wall taco joint. Might be cold in the winter and warm in the summer. Prices are reasonable. Service is fast. Owner is friendly and you can tell he likes his job and takes pride in his food.

    Ground beef on bottom steak on top.  They look the same but tasted very different
    Kristina G.

    I have been here a number of times and I'm upping my review for the quality of the tacos. They're prettt yummy and fresh. Phew. The ground beef are more expensive and I don't really get why. They're just okay to me an actually pretty salty. But the steak ones are spot on. Pay the .25 for cheese cause it's good stuff. The only thing to me that knocks this down from a 5 are the lack of fountain soda (just a thing to me) aaannnd the guy working had his gloves on (plus!) to prepare food but then he took my money with those greasy gloves and then continued to make food with them. Take them off and take the money then put new ones on. Other than that a good place for an authentic taco fix

    Pulled pork fries, non alcoholic sangria, chicken burrito, 5 tacos with all premium topping.

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    The best tacos in the world!!! A must stop! You won't leave hungry. It's well worth our 30-45 min drive there!

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    Excellent and authentic Mexican tacos. Reasonable prices, quick service for a short lunch break. Barbacoa and salsas were the real deal.

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    I've eaten here twice. Had the chicken quesadillas and a couple burritos. Excellent genuine Mexican food.

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    7 years ago

    The food is amazing, don't let the decor fool you. The tacos are stuffed with meat and everything is fresh authentic and delicious!

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    12 years ago

    Been here many of times. I have never been disappointed. The tacos are amazing burritos are great by far the best taco spot in harrisburg

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    12 years ago

    Authentic Mexican, good price, and real fast if you want to take to go! Great little place and right off the highway.

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    8 years ago

    OMG!! Authentic Mexican food. The enchiladas poblanos was amazing and the tacos were so tasty. Good stuff!!

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    11 years ago

    Awesome food, fair prices. The atmosphere continues to improve as their business grows. I eat here too much!

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    Tacos Mi Tierra

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    4.7(137 reviews)
    5.7 mi
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    Awesome food! It was friendly and quick. Not much else to say...but it has to be 85 characters:-)read more

    Decent little Mexican place in the Allison Hill section of Harrisburg. It is located on Derry…read moreStreet in a blue & red building with two satellite dishes (see exterior photo). The restaurant itself had a few tables, a frozen ice cream box, video chance games, a huge rack of phone cards and several pictures decorating the walls. Most of the pictures depicted scenes from mexico, such as poncho villa, zapata, rural life, cows, etc... one of the walls was covered in mirrors and had a sombrero hanging on it. They have standard tacos at 2.50 apiece, chicken, beef or pork. We tried several of them. There was also a Torta for 8.50 that was pretty decent. There was some type of hot sauce (Valentina brand) here that that we put on it made it significantly better. The helado de fresa or strawberry ice cream ($1.50) balanced it out. We also had the Bistek Ranchero: it came with 6 yellow corn tortillas, onions, cilantro, beans, rice & lots of beef, mixed with red pepper. That cost 14.00 pretty decent if you ask me. What makes this place stand out in my opinion is the " tostada ceviche de camaron " or lime marinaded seafood salad on a deep fried corn tortilla. This item is occasionally also available at competitors but not nearly as good. 5 Stars, incredible food!

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    Fiesta Mexico - Fajitas del Mar

    Fiesta Mexico

    3.3(336 reviews)
    4.9 mi
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    This was a great find on our day trip to Hershey's The staff…read morewas great very patient with our big group The cocktails were amazing and the food was excellent We tried the seafood fajitas , We tried chicken enchiladas ,chicken quesadillas, mole chicken and we had a vegetarian group with us and they had a lot of vegetarian options. They all tasted good. Their corn was really good

    I live fairly close to this spot and have heard good things about it so I decided to give it a try…read morefor a weeknight dinner with the hubby. Let me just start off by saying the place itself is beautiful, antiqueish like but also gave me Mexican culture to the max. Which I loved. I visited Mexico before so it definitely was nice to see that. Everyone from the host to our server were so nice and friendly. We loved our server, he kept us laughing and was great with his attentiveness to the table. The menu offers a lot! Lol from traditional plates to vegetarian options. I wanted to try something different so I picked the San Jose burrito. A burrito stuffed with chicken, rice, chorizo, beans and topped with a jalapeño cheese sauce.. it was beyond what I expected. It was so flavorful! Loved every bite lol if you come here, I highly recommend. Hubby got the Tacos Del Mar which came with three tacos. 1- shrimp, 1- fried fish & 1-seared fish. His plate came with rice too. Which I think is great for the price and the portion they give you. We also order table side guacamole because you always need to have some gua when you're at Mexican restaurant right?!?!! Lol. Everything was absolutely delicious. Friendly staff , very nice spot. Go check it out if you haven't.

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    El Sol Mexican Restaurant

    El Sol Mexican Restaurant

    3.8(320 reviews)
    6.3 mi
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    El Sol Mexican Restaurant is a solid, dependable option in downtown Harrisburg. It has the…read morepolished, franchise-style atmosphere you'd expect from a higher-end chain Mexican restaurant--comfortable, clean, and consistent, though not particularly distinctive. I tend to sit at the bar, where the service is friendly, attentive, and quick even on busy nights. The bartenders mix a good jalapeño margarita, and drinks in general are reliably well-made. The food is about what you'd expect for the price point and location: decent portions, fresh enough, and served promptly. It's a good place for happy hour, small groups, or casual work gatherings, though it can get crowded with business folks and local professionals during the week. When the weather's nice, the small outdoor seating area adds a nice touch. I rate it four stars mainly because, having grown up out West, my expectations for Mexican food lean toward more authentic regional flavors. El Sol offers the standard Tex-Mex fare you'll find in much of the East, tasty but not distinctive. Still, it's friendly, clean, and consistent, which makes it a dependable choice for this area.

    My first visit to El Sol lined up with 3rd in the Burg, so I wisely made a reservation for 5:30…read more Turns out we arrived early and were seated immediately (maybe my "I'm starving" comment helped). Inside, the vibe is warm and festive: colorful artwork, low-top tables, a lively bar stocked with tequilas, and gorgeous Moravian star lights glowing overhead. The menu is extensive -- everything from tacos and burritos to rice bowls, full entrées, and massive multi-person feasts served in lava rock molcajetes. Most dishes land around $20, or you can snag tacos individually for $5.50. We started with the Mexican Seafood Dip and wow... game changer. Shrimp, bay scallops, crab, and mushrooms all swimming in a red tomatillo sauce, baked under a gooey blanket of cheese, and served with chips. Unlike so many "seafood" dips that are 90% cheese, El Sol delivers with generous amounts of actual seafood. It was piping hot, hearty, and plentiful -- enough that we happily took leftovers home. For mains, I went with a Birria Taco (plus a trusty Diet Coke). Juicy, cheesy, crispy perfection -- I could've polished off three more but restrained myself. Adventure Buddy chose Camarones A La Diabla -- jumbo Gulf shrimp and mushrooms in a three-chile sauce. Bright red, spicy but not overpowering, and loaded with shrimp that were actually jumbo. He was a happy camper. Our total came to $62 with tip, which felt fair for the quality and portions. Service was attentive and friendly, and the noise level low enough for both conversation and even a quick phone call. Parking is the usual downtown Harrisburg scene -- no on-site lot, but free street parking after 5 and garages nearby make it easy enough. Bottom line: great food, colorful atmosphere, and a menu that's begging us to come back. Next time, I'm eyeing one of those lava rock molcajetes.

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    El Verdadero Sabor de Mexico - Birria tacos

    El Verdadero Sabor de Mexico

    4.4(18 reviews)
    5.5 mi

    I've had tacos from all over--from the East Coast as far north as New York City, midway in Virginia…read moreBeach, Virginia, and all the way south in Miami, Florida. I can't forget the Midwest, Southern Texas, and everywhere in between, like Austin. Now, the best tacos I've ever had in my life were at Lucy's in LA--but let's not talk about Los Angeles, even though I wish I were there with the palm trees and the ocean breeze, where I don't sneeze because of allergies! The second best I've ever had is at this Mexican spot right off Derry Street in Harrisburg, PA. As soon as you walk in the door, there's a beautiful yellow that automatically makes you feel like you're sitting in the countryside of a sweet Mexican village. Although I haven't been to Mexico yet, I can only imagine how it feels with the beautiful Aztec culture all around, the pictures, and, of course, those wonderful plants that tequila is made from displayed on the wall. When I order, I do it by numbers because I'm not fluent in Spanish yet, but hearing the staff speak Spanish makes me feel like I'm getting the real deal. I always get a Mexican soda or an imported drink so that every bite and sip teleports me right to where the food originated. Now, some people may shy away from this place because of the area it's in, but I guarantee you can call ahead to order or just sit inside. You won't have any problems--the food comes out fast, hot, and consistent every single time. I hope my review helps you pick where you want to eat next! If you want more reviews or enjoy a good story, please check out my YouTube channel: **@brandenleebutler**

    The place is one of the nicer taco shops in the Harrisburg area, very clean-looking. Upon ordering,…read moreyou get complimentary chips and salsa. I ordered 5 tacos: 1 birria, because I'd never tried their version before and wanted to be safe; the other 4 were 2 carnitas and 2 asada. I also ordered a plate of rice and refried beans. The rice isn't your traditional yellow Mexican-style rice; at least, I've never had it like this ever before, and I eat lots of Mexican food. It had corn and pigeon peas in it but was still very delicious. The carnitas and steak tacos weren't my favorite--not bad at all, just not my favorite--but the birria was top-tier A1. Honestly, overall, every single thing was good and worth it. 25 bucks got me 5 tacos stuffed to the brim, a very generous serving of rice and refried beans, with a soda. And the service was great!

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