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El Sol Mexican Restaurant

18 S 3rd St, Harrisburg, PA 17101
717-901-5050
Ranked #16 of 278 restaurants in Harrisburg
4.0 of 5 stars 32 Reviews
Price range: $30 - $30
Cuisines: Mexican
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Restaurant details
Good for: Doing business
Dining options: Lunch, 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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Penngirl29
Hershey, Pennsylvania
Contributor
15 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012 NEW

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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jer17842
jer17842
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews
8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 18, 2012 NEW

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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DougM1965
Pennsylvania
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15 reviews
14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 2, 2012

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

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pssbell
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Senior Contributor
23 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 25, 2012

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

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iggyp100
harrisburg
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5 reviews
3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed January 11, 2012

Small but nice atmosphere, ordered a margarita - was pretty average, I should probably have ordered one of their more expensive margaritas to get a decent quality - the one I received was obviously made from a mix and cheap tequila. Ordered the guacamole appetizer - excellent flavor and quality; however, I received my entree, Carnitas, about 1 minute after... More

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curlycueku
Hummelstown, Pennsylvania
Senior Contributor
31 reviews
15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 2, 2012

I know that someone has to have the table by the kitchen door. I work in a restaurant so I understand that you want to take up maximum potential space in a small space. My fiance and I faced away from the kitchen so it wasn't really a big deal at all. However, I know that for some people, they... More

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Pagodacook
Pennsylvania
Senior Contributor
29 reviews
40 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 2, 2012

Our experience wil El Sol on this visit was mostly positive - we were seated on time, the hostess & our server were friendly, & the food was very good. Absolute best guacamole anywhere and worth the price. We brought friends with us to have dinner and everyone enjoyed their meals without exception. The ambience was good, except for the... More

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CELapadat
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12 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 20, 2011

This is a good place for Mexican food and a great place for tequila. The prices are a little high for the food quality and presentation, but average for the area. Parking is hard to find- pass the restaurant and make a right at the light, parking lot on your right. You can walk throughout the lot (your behind the... More

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RHF53
Lebanon, Pennsylvania
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 22, 2011

The Molcejetes are awesome. Three of the five of us had them. Served in a lava rock bowl with mixed meats and yummy sauce my friends and wife order them almost every time we visit. I had a dish with al diablo sauce, chicken and mexican sausage. I loved the heat and full flavors. This is my favorite restaurant in... More

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gourmetmexeater
tj
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 21, 2011
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We could not believe that the food was this authentic and be in the middle of PA!!! I grew up with this food back home and found the atmosphere and food to die for. I will be back at least once per week! Thank you for having this place here!! More

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