El Sol Mexican Restaurant

4.5 (985)

$30 and under

Mexican

18 South 3rd Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101

About this restaurant

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Innovative

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 - 2019 and Central PA magazine 2008-2011 ...including awards for our margaritas! We also boast Harrisburg's largest tequila selection.

Our menu includes a variety of exciting selections that blend traditional Mexican tastes with unique, continental flavors. With our wide variety menu to choose from, each bite gets better then the last.

When you leave more more than satisfied, we know we’ve done our job right.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Global, International, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri 11:00–23:00 Saturday Sat 14:00–23:00
Phone number
(717) 901-5050
Website
http://www.elsolmexicanrestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress

Location
18 South 3rd Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101
Area
Harrisburg
Cross street
Blackberry
Parking Details
Street parking is available, closest is on South 3rd St or Chestnut St. There are parking garages within walking distance on Chestnut and 2nd St.
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at El Sol Mexican Restaurant.

4.5

(985)

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
2.9Value

Noise • Moderate

979 Reviews

C
Carmen
Unspecified1 review
1.0
Dined on 17 April 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Got seated and didn't recieve any service for 20 minutes. The restaurant was basically empty and we didn't have a waiter. The only time someone came over which was the host was after a 6 top got seated and the host asked if someone checked on us once we were in the way to leave. Service is trash, didn't smell like anything and we were seated directly next to the kitchen.
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Shelly
Philadelphia County23 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Always a good time at El Sol. Good food in a fun atmosphere. It was extra crowded for Valentines day but staff worked hard to keep up.
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George
Philadelphia County5 reviews
3.0
Dined on 14 February 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We love it ... over the years but, service was a little scare ...
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Sierra
Philadelphia County1 review
5.0
Dined on 14 February 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best restaurant Mole sauce I've ever had, and I've tried a lot. Vegan tacos were surprisingly delicious! Loved everything!
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Joe
Unspecified4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 February 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, friendly hostesses, food was served in a very timely manner. Will be back.
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Charles Gold
Philadelphia County18 reviews
4.0
Dined on 7 February 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Always good food. We have been eating here for years and have consistently had a great time.
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Keith
Philadelphia County2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 February 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great tasting food! Excellent service and atmosphere. slightly pricey for Mexican. Having Happy Hour throughout restaurant would improve this for many.
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Fredy
Greater Boston3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 January 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
great service and location are excellent. A few items no longer on menu that I miss.
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Cameron
Minneapolis - St. Paul11 reviews
3.0
Dined on 16 January 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Loved the food but the staff definitely could have been more attentive or just better staffed in general
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Ron
Washington, D.C. Area23 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 January 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
El Sol has consistently great food... It breaks my heart to hear the owners are selling... May prospective buyers continue the excellent experience El Sol has represented for years...
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Global, International, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri 11:00–23:00 Saturday Sat 14:00–23:00
Phone number
(717) 901-5050
Website
http://www.elsolmexicanrestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress

Location
18 South 3rd Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101
Area
Harrisburg
Cross street
Blackberry
Parking Details
Street parking is available, closest is on South 3rd St or Chestnut St. There are parking garages within walking distance on Chestnut and 2nd St.
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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28 February 2025
El Sol among Harrisburg's top-rated Mexican restaurants by diners
Stacker lists the Harrisburg area’s highest-rated Mexican restaurants based on Yelp reviews as of February 2025, with El Sol Mexican Restaurant highlighted among the top picks. The piece notes the region’s diverse Mexican dining scene beyond the stereotype of simple tacos.
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El Sol Mexican Restaurant

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