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El Sol Mexican Restaurant

18 S 3rd St, Harrisburg, PA 17101-2103
717-901-5050
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Ranked #16 of 283 restaurants in Harrisburg
4.0 of 5 stars 38 Reviews
Price range: RM94 - RM94
Cuisines: Mexican
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Good for: Business
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Description: Redefine the way you think about Mexican Food... Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of downtown and the newly expanding area of South 3rd Street, is authentic Mexican cuisine at it"s best--El Sol Mexican Restaurant. Immerse yourself in our relaxed environment, enjoy the decor, the entrees, the drinks, the experience. You just may fall in love with Mexican food all over again. Proud winners of several awards, including Harrisburg Magazine's "Best New Restaurant" 2008, Winner in the category of Mexican food for Harrisburg Magazine 2008, 2009, 2010 and Central PA magazine 2008-2011 ...including awards for our margaritas! We also boast Harrisburg's largest tequila selection.
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Boiling Springs, PA
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

Went to El Sol for Cinco De Mayo. While waiting for our table we ordered drinks. We ordered a few pitchers of "Skinny Girl" Margaritas. Weren't we surprised when the bill came and and the "Skinny Girl" pictures were $50 a piece!!! Little did we know that when you ask for a "Skinny Girl" margarita's, they use Patron tequila. It... More

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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

Ate here with my fiance and another couple. All of us absolutley loved our dishes. The atmosphere is great - it has an authentic feel and the food and drinks are great. I recommend the crab enchilladas! Don't forget to call ahead for a reservation! More

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Reading, Pennsylvania
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48 reviews 48 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

We ordered the salsa/guacamole sampler, which was pretty good, as well as a round of margaritas, which were also good (but expensive). I'd like to go back to try a meal there, since it seems like a pretty popular place. The nacho chips were super yummy! More

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Indiana
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50 reviews 50 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

El sol was amazing! Best vegetarian Mexican food I have ever had. This is definitely one of the top restaurants in the area! We had the portabella appetizer which was succulent! They had vegetarian tamales made with olive oil! I would recommend this restaurant very very highly! More

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Hershey, Pennsylvania
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

From its tasteful and welcoming decor to its scrumptious food, El Sol ranks as one of central Pennsylvania's best Mexican restaurants. The chips and salsa are perfection...and the margaritas are worth a trip into the city! More

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USA
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

Was there for a dinner with a group of friends. it was loud in the dining room. Food and Drinks were good. More

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Hershey, Pennsylvania
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012
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I am very picky when it comes to Mexican food (being a California native), and this is the only restaurant in the area that I enjoy! It is fresh, authentic, and delicious! More

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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2012
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I have eaten here many times for lunch and dinner and never once have I been disappointed. The menu is very expansive and everything seems to be freshly prepared. Most lunch dishes are $10 or less and dinner will run you $12-20. This place can get very busy at lunch so I advise you to show up early. More

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Pennsylvania
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012

Guacamole is outstanding, so are the margueritas. I've never had a bad meal here. More

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Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012

Yummy good Mexican food. You have to go here. They also own La Luna in Hershey! More

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