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    El Sol Mexican Restaurant

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    402 reviews
    #10 of 436 Restaurants in Harrisburg
    $$ - $$$, Mexican, Southwestern, Latin
    18 S 3rd St, Harrisburg, PA 17101-2103
    +1 717-901-5050
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    4.5 402 reviews
    #10 of 436 Restaurants in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
    Certificate of Excellence2015 - 2018 Winner
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    18 S 3rd St, Harrisburg, PA 17101-2103
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    +1 717-901-5050

    Menu

    $8
    the gringo
    3 Eggs your way, served w/ ham & Mexican home fries sauteed w/ peppers & onions & bacon
    $11
    fajita omelet
    sauteed potatoes, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, & chorizo mixed w/ scrambled eggs & topped w/ cheddar jack cheese, salsa verde, salsa ranchero & cilantro. served w/ sour cream & guacamole on a skillet
    $10
    spinach & mushroom omelet
    sauteed spinach, mushrooms, & onions folded into an egg omelet. served w/ sides of garbanzo salad & home fries.
    $12
    carne asada y huevos tower
    a stacked tower of crispy tortillas, filled w/ separate layers of refried beans, carne asada, & scrambled eggs. covered by our homemade salsa tossed w/ spinach, served w/ a dollop of spicy sour cream, pico de gallo, & guacamole cream.
    $9
    huevos rancheros
    two crispy tortillas topped w/ two fried eggs, served w/ red & green salsas, refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, & rosemary garlic potatoes.
    $10
    vegetarian benedict
    two grilled baby portabella mushroom caps topped w/ sautéed green onions & asparagus w/ a drizzle of balsamic reduction. served w/ a side of fiesta pasta salad
    $12
    chorizo eggs benedict
    Two poached eggs over two English muffins topped w/ Mexican inspired hollandaise sauce, chorizo bits pico de gallo & rose mary garlic potatoes
    $10
    huevos al mole
    crispy corn tortilla topped w/ refried beans, two sunny side up eggs, topped w/ our homemade mole sauce. served w/ guacamole, pico de gallo & home fries.
    $9
    huevos tres chiles
    eggs scrambled w/ pico de gallo & topped w/ our tres chiles sauce. served w/ slices of avocado & a side of our fiesta pasta salad.
    $9
    mexican’ toast
    Our take on the French classic. Mexican sweet bread dredged in egg, cocoa, cinnamon, & sugar, cooked until golden brown. served w/ homemade hibiscus sauce whipped cream & a fruit salad
    SWEET INDULGENCES/ FRUIT‏
    $7
    tres leches cake
    translates to “three milks “cake. this dessert is a pound cake soaked in a sweet milk mixture & topped w/ whip cream.
    $7
    homemade mexican bread pudding
    sliced bolillo soaked in a sweet milk & topped w/ shredded coconut & raisins.
    $7
    xango & bionico
    Mexican deep fried cheesecake (Xango) surrounded by a fruit salad topped w/ a sweet yogurt lechero sauce, sprinkled w/ granola
    HOT BEVERAGES
    $2.50
    coffee
    $3.50
    mexican hot cocoa
    milk, finely diced chocolate chunks & our homemade chocolate sauce.
    $4
    fruit ponche
    apple chunks, grapes, orange slices, cinnamon, & nutmeg.
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    PRICE RANGE
    $10 - $30
    Special Diets
    Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options, Vegan Options
    Meals
    Dinner, Lunch, Late Night
    CUISINES
    Mexican, Southwestern, Latin, Spanish
    FEATURES
    Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Reservations, Highchairs Available, Accepts Credit Cards
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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Great meal with wonderful service

    We had one of the signature dishes, the seafood served in a rock bowl and the stuffed peppers. Both dishes were excellent!! Our server made our dining experience perfect.

    Date of visit: February 2019
    Thank Pamela H
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Wonderful Mexican food!

    Went here for a dinner alone while on business in Harrisburg. The staff welcomed me very friendly and gave me the option of a high table near the bar of a regular table in the restaurant. I went for the high table which actually gave...More

    Date of visit: February 2019
    Thank Hans_from_Holland68
    Reviewed November 3, 2018 via mobile
    Come to Downtown Harrisburg for a Fantastic Meal!

    What a great find. The best Mexican food I’ve had in years. I think others might know this as on a pretty empty Downtown Harrisburg on a Saturday night,this place was full. Great pork belly. The mole was very interesting! Smoky and delicious. It also...More

    Date of visit: November 2018
    Thank El_Ian11
    Reviewed October 18, 2018 via mobile
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    In general, I liked everything! we had fun! The food was delicious and the staff was friendly. Thx a lot!

    Date of visit: June 2018
    Thank russu_eric
    Reviewed October 16, 2018 via mobile
    decent food for PA but ehh

    stopped at el sol on a roadtrip from upstate NY home to washington DC and decided based on it’s good reviews. overall a very good basic sit down mexican restaurant, indistinguishable from the rest of its type. service was not bad per se but certainly...More

    Date of visit: October 2018
    Thank oliviag454
    Reviewed October 15, 2018
    Love El Sol

    I have been here many times. It is great for lunch or dinner. Also have been there for Sunday Brunch. That is probably my favorite.

    Date of visit: August 2018
    Thank Berlin S
    Reviewed October 5, 2018 via mobile
    Awesome place! Would highly recommend!

    My husband and I are in Harrisburg for my work and decided on El Sol for dinner last night. We are glad we did! It was amazing! We started with the shrimp cocktail which was phenomenal!! We both had the ‘special’ shrimp tacos...again, phenomenal! Our...More

    Date of visit: October 2018
    Thank Tamby P
    Reviewed October 5, 2018
    Try the Carnitas!

    Wanted a quick lunch near work and came across El Sol. Noticed that it was National Taco Day on their Facebook page! What an excellent time to try the tacos! We ordered lunch to go. Lunch was ready to pick up quickly and packaged perfectly...More

    Date of visit: October 2018
    Thank 373dawnk
    Reviewed October 3, 2018
    El Sol, Harrisburg, PA

    One of my favorite Harrisburg restaurants--great Margaritas and delicious food! Attractive, Fiesta style decor, relaxed atmosphere. This is a wonderful spot to take your group for a fun, casual evening!

    Date of visit: September 2018
    Thank PhiladelphiaTommi
    Reviewed September 21, 2018 via mobile
    Great food but rushed service

    We arrived for a 6:30 reservation and we were quickly seated. Top shelf margaritas were good. Ordered ceviche which showed up on a few minutes. Our server had taken our entree order with the apperizer order assuring us it would be held until we finished...More

    Date of visit: September 2018
    Thank cascadesjn
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    alicear
    December 22, 2017|
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    Response from TravelBug2009 | Reviewed this property |
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    Nancy V
    July 7, 2017|
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    Response from Krista B | Reviewed this property |
    I did not have nachos so I do not recall if they had nachos. I'd hate to assume one way or another. I'd suggest checking website for the menu or calling them directly.
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