My wife and I just got in from eating dinner at El-Canelo, and it was excellent! Nice hot chips and…read moresalsa on the house to start, and we both had sizzling shrimp fajitas that were done right. The young man providing the service was professional but a nice and authentic human being...I recommend this place.

Finding myself in Erie a lot lately for work, ordering takeout from here on repeat. Food is tasty,…read morewell priced and in general packaged ok enough for takeout. Orders are fulfilled quickly, admittedly I'm ordering simple stuff but always happy with the end results. Portions are good, don't snooze on this option.

Service was great, food was even better! The indoor dining area is small, but comfy & not…read moreoverwhelming. Very very nice establishment, personable servers, good prices, overall well worth the money & the visit!!

This was our first visit and probably our last. We ordered the lunch rice bowl with chicken…read more It came on a plate, which seemed odd when described as a bowl. It was okay. However, the absolute worst was the vegetarian plate, which came with a bean burrito, cheese quesadilla and a champagne. The beans were puree, no evidence of beans, more like baby food and the flour tortilla was very tough. The chalupa was bean puree, lettuce, tomatoes and sour cream. The bean puree again was awful, like baby food . The salsa was again tasteless We ordered 2 margaritas, which were just okay. Probably a mix.

This has quickly become one of our favorite Mexican restaurants in Erie. In our opinion, it easily…read morestands out from the others! Everything just tastes more fresh and flavorful. Their fajitas can honestly be split between 2-3 people and still feel like a full meal. The meats are tender and well seasoned, the veggies are cooked perfectly, and everything comes out hot and fresh. Every time we go, the food is consistent and delicious, and we always leave full and already talking about coming back. Definitely a hidden gem!

Good spot for an authentic Mexican meal on the East side of Erie, PA. This place makes you feel…read morelike you are inside a restaurant in Mexico. They offer such a great value meal. You get a lot of food for what you pay. My fajita dish would last me 2 meals. The salsa that came with free chips was very fresh and tasty. Tried out several of their delicious tacos, a burrito and a steak fajita. Chorizo taco and shrimp taco are my most favorite dishes. There are plenty of seatings inside although, I notice they have a good amount of take out orders.

An absolute ignorant and arrogant owner; good luck trying to have a conversation with him…read more We have been there before; he never says hello or thank you and walks away from you while you are trying to speak to him. He speaks English when it's convenient for him. Take it from the empty parking lot for the quality here. How about two different Spanish radio stations playing at the same time where you cannot listen to just one. Frankly, I believe there are some mental issues there but don't take my word for it. Good luck.

Compadres- Edinboro. Edinboro Mall…read more Arrived at 5:45 pm Sat at 5:45:01 pm Chips served - warm in another .025 seconds. The salsa was complex and tasty - but a bit more spicy than medium. We both enjoyed the heck out of it. But a tad spicy for my partner. $15.00 for the three burritos (one chicken one cheese one beef) beans, rice... I only scarfed down the beef one thus far and am uncomfortably full in the passenger seat after 1 burrito. Too many chips. And 1 tall 1 small Modello. Ladies and gents that red sauce was so incredibly good this evening. The queso? And tomatillo sauces were both also made by some form of angel in the kitchen. Updated menu - I've eaten here 30+ times. Whom ever wandered into the kitchen to whip up those sauces is either new or recently canonized. Could not ask for better service - literally 10/10. Here I'll complain just to complain. They had on a replay of a football game from 2 years ago. Who tf watches replays of 2 year old football games at 6 pm on a Saturday? I thought I messed up my fantasy league - made me drink another Modello.

I had a terrible experience. I should've listened to previous reviews: this place has gone downhill…read moreand is now not worthwhile. First of all, the service was atrocious. We waited so long to be asked for our order. Besides asking for our order and bringing us the food and check, the waitress didn't come back. No refills or anything. She could hardly speak English, which I truly don't blame her for, but it doesn't excuse not serving us. The price was terrible. Entirely too expensive for food that lacks quality. The chips and salsa were not good. The only reason I'm giving it 2 stars and not 1 is because the food was good enough. It was not quality but I had no major problems with it. We will not be back.

Went to El Canelo for lunch on a Sunday and we were seated immediately as a party of 7. Everything…read moreappeared to be very clean and our waiter was so nice, even joking with the kids. I ordered the shrimp fajitas off the lunch menu and my daughter order the quesadilla with rice off the kids menu. Everything was good and came out quickly. I would definitely come back again!

The food is okay but not worth the price. This was $17! The steak portion is very small and the…read moremacaroni salad is basic blah.

Good food and good service . everything is delicious and the desserts are really good tooread more

Great find on our way home from PA for a quick lunch. Enjoyed corn fritters with cheese inside…read more Tasted like dessert! Meat filled potato was hot and delicious especially with the sauce. Pernil (pulled pork) with Spanish rice and fried plantains. Everything was really good. Everyone was super nice and friendly. They also had Coke Mexicana and this really refreshing drink called Pina Buena. The place has a bar you could sit at or about eight tables. Oh, and the bathrooms were also very clean!

It was my first trip to Erie and I was looking for a take out meal to take back to my bed and…read morebreakfast and I found a great one. Felt like I was back in New York the owners son greeted me and was enjoying the food himself. Then the owner came out and a was hilarious and gave me great recommendations. Students were coming in to get orders he knew by heart. Just an excellent family local spot. Cool inside also. Thanks guys ! Bill (@saxboybilly18 ig)

Always good food! The owners are beautiful people. Went for…read morehubby's birthday. His steak was cooked just as desired. I had the Moroccan stew; yummy!! The creole shrimp appetizer was divine. And the mini honey corn muffins delightful! If you haven't yet eaten here, you're missing out on this gem. When you go, tell the chef I sent you!

Pineapple Eddie's had been sitting on our "to try" list for probably 4 or 5 years, and thanks to a…read morelast-minute change of plans, we finally made it in. The restaurant is much larger than it appears from the outside. Once you head through the first dining room and down the steps, you're greeted by a warm, homey dining room with a surprisingly spacious bar. It has a comfortable neighborhood feel, and the staff was friendly throughout our visit. Our cocktails arrived in about 10 minutes, and the hush puppies followed about 20 minutes later. They had a nice flavor, but were much denser and chewier than I expected. The bigger issue was the wait for our entrees. With the restaurant not appearing particularly busy, nearly 50 minutes for fried chicken and jerk chicken felt excessive. The good news? The chicken absolutely delivered! Both the fried chicken and the jerk chicken were packed with flavor and easily stole the show. The fried chicken was crispy and juicy, while the jerk had a wonderful balance of seasoning and spice. Those dishes alone made the meal worthwhile. Unfortunately, my mashed potatoes arrived warm instead of hot. After such a long wait, I was hoping everything would come out piping hot, and that side just missed the mark. Cole slaw was fresh but pretty boring in the flavor department. I really wanted this to be the five-star experience that so many others have had. While this visit didn't quite live up to the hype, the quality of the chicken showed why Pineapple Eddie's has earned such a loyal following. We'll happily give them another shot someday and hope they earn that elusive fifth star.