El Serrano - Lancaster

Name: El Serrano - Lancaster
Address: 2151 Columbia Ave, Lancaster, PA, United States, 17603
Telephone: (717) 397-6191
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

997 Reviews

$31 to $50

Latin American

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The El Serrano Family of Restaurants has come a long way since its humble beginnings in the 1980s as a food trailer at the York Fair--and while it is thousands of miles from Owner Manuel Torres' native Peru, stepping though its hand-carved mahogany doors is like entering a Latin-American hacienda.
Come and discover why we have been in Lancaster since 1993...enjoy Tex-Mex favorites like chicken fajitas or Peruvian specialties such as Lomo Saltado.
Explore our new tapas menu with dishes like Chicken Empanadas and if you are over 21, ask for a sample of our own Finca de Torres selection of wines from our vineyard and winery in Spain.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 28, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(717) 397-6191

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Latin American, Peruvian
Hours of operation
Lunch Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(717) 397-6191
Website
http://www.elserrano.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
2151 Columbia Ave Lancaster, PA 17603
Neighborhood
Lancaster
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Fish Tacos$11.00
Two corn tortillas with Tilapia, romaine lettuce and pico de gallo drizzled with Rocoto mayo
Coconut Shrimp$11.00
Jumbo shrimp dusted with breadcrumbs and coconut fried and served with margarita sauce
Yuccas$9.00
Crispy yucca fingers served with chimichurri sauce and rocoto mayo
The Serrano Burger$12.00
Half pound of ground sirloin on a roll with romaine lettuce, tomato, cheese and Rocoto mayo served with French fries
Gambas al Ajillo$11.00
Shrimp sautéed in garlic sauce served with French bread slices
Nachos Supremos$10.00
Corn chips layered with beans, ground beef, cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, Pico de Gallo, and black olives
Quesadillas
Grilled flour tortilla stuffed with cheese and your choice of filling
- Shrimp$13.00
- Shredded Beef$12.00
- Cheese$9.00
- Pollo (Marinated and Grilled Chicken Strips)$10.00
- Shredded Chicken$9.00
Ceviche$11.00
Tiradito style, slices of Tilapia cooked by contact with chilled citrus juices and Rocoto pepper
Tapas de Pollo$11.00
Four French baguettes topped with guacamole, marinated grilled chicken breast, pico de gallo
Avocado Frito$9.00
Fresh avocado fried golden brown, served with balsamic reduction and wasabi mayo

Salads & Sides

Taco Salad$10.00
Crispy flour tortilla basket with lettuce, chili, cheese, house dressing, Pico de Gallo, sour cream and your choice of ground beef, shredded chicken or shredded beef
Ensalada$12.00
Crispy flour tortilla basket with our house salad topped with your choice of marinated, grilled chicken breast
- Grilled Shrimp$16.00
Ensalada Verde$7.00
A fresh mix of greens and vegetables
Picante Sauce
Our signature spicy jalapeno sauce
- Side$2.00
- Pint$8.00
White Rice, Spanish Rice, or Beans$2.50
Guacamole
- Market Price
Pico De Gallo
- Side$2.00
- Pint$8.00
Sour Cream$1.00

Vegetarian

Ensalada Vegetariana$8.00
Flour tortilla basket layered with beans, Spanish rice, two cheeses, lettuce, house dressing, Pico de Gallo & sour cream
Chimichanga Vegetariana$18.00
Stuffed mix of veggies of the day & cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla topped with red & green sauce
Tacu Tacu$16.00
Grilled white rice and beans mixed with egg and Pico de Gallo
- Topped with Pan Seared Tilapia$22.00
- Topped with Marinated Grilled Chicken Breast$20.00
Enchiladas con Queso$16.00
Two corn tortillas stuffed with cheese and ranchero sauce topped with red sauce, served with sour cream, Spanish rice & beans
Trio Vegetariano$18.00
A cheese enchilada, bean burrito and grilled mix of veggies in a flour tortilla served with Spanish rice & beans

Peruvian Cuisine

Lomo Saltado$25.00
Strips of beef tenderloin or chicken grilled Peruvian style with red onions, French fries and tomatoes, served with white rice choice of: Beef Tenderloin
- Chicken$20.00
Chuletas de Puerco$24.00
Two marinated char-grilled pork steaks topped with grilled pineapple and served with white rice
Lomito$25.00
Seasoned beef tenderloin strips, grilled rice and fava beans mixed with egg and pico de gallo
Salmon del Sur$25.00
Pan-seared salmon in a Pisco (Peruvian brandy) reduction lightly seasoned with herbs. Served with white rice and mixed vegetables
Pollo a la Parilla$21.00
Marinated char-grilled boneless chicken breast. Served with white rice and mixed vegetables
Arroz con Mariscos$25.00
Scallops, shrimp and tilapia sautéed with ranchero sauce (a mild, slightly chunky tomato sauce). Served with white rice and mixed vegetables
Mixto Limeño$25.00
Pan-seared tilapia topped with jumbo lump crabmeat and garlic herb sauce. Served with white rice and mixed vegetables
Camarones con Salsa Blanca$23.00
Sauteed shrimp in a creamy mildly spicy sauce (mixed vegetables also covered in sauce). Served with white rice and mixed vegetables

Fajitas

Grilled strips of meat with onions, tomatoes and peppers served on a skillet with Spanish rice, beans, a house combination (lettuce, pico de gallo, cheddar cheese & sour cream) and three flour tortillas

Beef Tenderloin$25.00
Shrimp$23.00
Chicken$20.00
Vegetarian$18.00

Comidas

Salmon Serrano$25.00
Pan-seared salmon served in chipotle sauce with vegetables and white rice
El Rancho Combo$22.00
Chicken enchilada, ground beef burrito and grilled soft corn tortilla with shredded beef served with Spanish rice & beans
El Gordo Combo$22.00
Combination of fajita chicken, pork steak and one shredded beef enchilada
El Serrano Combo$20.00
Soft shell ground beef taco, chicken minichanga and a shredded beef enchilada served with Spanish Rice and beans
Enchiladas or Burros or Chimichanga
All stuffed with your choice of meat and served with rice & beans
- Shrimp$18.00
- Shredded Beef or Shredded Chicken or Ground Beef$15.00
Pollo Fundido$18.00
Marinated grilled chicken breast stuffed with Monterey Jack cheese, folded in a flour tortilla & grilled with Spanish rice and beans
El Bandido$16.00
Flour tortilla stuffed with choice of meat and cheese, grilled, topped with picante sauce (Spicy), served with Spanish rice and beans: Shredded Beef or Shredded Chicken or Ground Beef

What 997 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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RickC
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love their outdoor courtyard for dining. Great sangria.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service
SF
ScottF
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience5
Great for date night! Seated immediately. Menu was descriptive. Wait staff was polite. Food was wonderful! Ambience is perfect!
CW
CathyW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food & service. Our server was superb. Can’t wait to go again! This restaurant is a favorite. One of the best in Lancaster County.
PG
PaigeG
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
El Serrano was an amazing experience! Our server was efficient and super fun. The food was delicious and the patio was a beautiful. I would highly recommend it!
MP
MarianP
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food, yummy drinks,great service, lovely atmosphere.
J
Judy
Philadelphia
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall3food3service4ambience4
Not quite up to previous visits to this nice place. Skimpy amount of food, with tepid rice and barely cooked veggies. Chicken was delicious, though, and the server pleasantly attentive. Not giving up, but hoping for better next time.
SD
SueD
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience4
The service was terrible. We seat with our water for over 30 minutes. When my fajita came out, the tortillas were so brittle that I couldn’t roll them. It simply broke into pieces. The setting inside was wonderful and the food was good. This happened in Father’s Day late in the dinner period, so perhaps the staff was exhausted. There was in my one other group outside, but I am not sure how busy it was insider. When we left the parking lot was nearly empty.
FD
FathersDayDinner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
El Serrano's food and service are always excellent, and I love the outdoor patio during the spring/summer months. While their margaritas are excellent, two of us ordered other alcoholic beverages last night that we did not care for. Two in our party ordered coffee in lieu of dessert, and it was luke warm. Otherwise, everything else was wonderful.
R
Ruth
Palm Springs
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious and the service - perfect. I ordered the passion fruit "pesco-rita" and although very good, it tasted like a regular Margarita.
CR
ChristinaR
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a great dinner. Food & drinks were delicious. Service is good. I would recommend anyone to go there.
c
cindym
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went to Father’s Dad dinner. It was outstanding!
SW
ScottW
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We found El Serrano only during the past several months but have been there 5 times already even though it's 45 minutes from our home. The atmosphere is incredibly unique and the food has been outstanding. It has become our favorite place to visit for any occasion. The Lomo Saltado is excellent and my wife and son love the fajitas. I cannot recommend it enough.
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Sammmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
New York Area
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience5
Waiter acted rushed but taco salad and flan excellent!
B
Bonita
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I server was the best. We had him before and he could not have been any better. Superb! The food was great. We will be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charleston
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
While the noise level was moderate, it was not unexpected, since there were many families that were having a good time. Our server seemed to be anxious to turn our table, but it may be that their typical customer does not desire a pause between courses.
S
Sammmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
New York Area
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Excellent flan and taco salad!
TH
TessbillH
Philadelphia
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Variety of seating- booths , tables and bar. good serving portions and hot plates.
C
Carrie
Philadelphia
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Can’t wait to come back
CR
CRalat
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife and I always enjoy coming here. Great service and food.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
Sat outside in the courtyard on a beautiful night. We love this place for their margaritas but we were pretty disappointed with our pitcher this time! It was very heavy on the store-bought margarita mix and didn’t taste as fresh as they normally do. It seemed like they also forgot the tequila. Hoping it was just a bartender fluke! Food was on point, as always. They have the best ceviche! Music choice was a little odd as there were some random country songs peppered in with the traditional Latin music. Server was great!
NE
NancyE
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always excellent!! Reservations recommended. We got right in with them but lots of people were waiting 15+ minutes. Great food. Great service!!
MH
MonicaH
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Gorgeous night to eat out in the courtyard. Beautiful ambiance (very important for me) and our server Anastasia was so sweet and accommodating! She was polite and personable as well as helpful with suggestions and wine tasting before we ordered. It was wine from their own winery and DELISH. The food was delicious and PLENTIFUL! 3 of us had a Tilapia with crabmeat with and AMAZING sauce swerved with fresh veggies and rice (to soak up the sauce). She brought us extra sauce on the side when we asked! Our fourth ordered a Mexican combination and there wasn't any leftovers even though the portions were generous. It was definitely a great night and the prices were very reasonable so a great value for your money. The only bad thing is it's 1 hour away so I can't go again very soon.
GM
GalenM
Fort Lauderdale
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Server was super
JE
JosephERog1234567
Philadelphia
11 reviews
2.0
11 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2022
overall2food3service2ambience3
Waited 1 hr for our entrees to be served. Arrived at 6;45. Received food at 7;45.
DM
DougM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 2, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
This was a great choice for my wife's birthday celebration. The food was tasty. The service was excellent. The restaurant reminded me of Madrid or old city Santo Domingo.
SR
SurenR
Philadelphia
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on June 1, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Exceptional ambiance, tasty food, served piping hot, made for an outstanding evening. The margarita was excellent and the very attentive and courteous service, makes me want to go back and I will.
A
Alice
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on June 1, 2022
overall1food1service2ambience3
Rice was not cooked properly. Cauliflower had mold. I was ill after eating. Difficult to gain waiter’s attention.
SV
ShaneVH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was like my wife and I were on vacation! Our new favorite place.
TT
TravelingTom
Philadelphia
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
This is my favorite restaurant in Lancaster for regular nights out. Food and service are consistently great.
DW
DavidW
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Nce ambiance, food delicious, comfortable outdoor sitting area , waiters were helpful and knowledgeable.
PJ
PamelaJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, good variety on menu, and excellent food
GA
GeorgeA
Philadelphia
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 25, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
Chimichangas were dry and too thick from breading.
TC
TedC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A great dining experience. Felt like ( you went out)
T
Tigbear
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Been eating here for years. One of my favorite restaurants - great food and drinks beautiful ambiance and excellent service! My only negative this visit was the restaurant temperature. It was a very hot day. My home AC wasn’t working. Had friends visiting for weekend and made reservations for 8:00. No AC By the time food arrived I was in a sweat…no AC no fans no air circulation. That’s the reason for 4 stars not 5!
PO
PegO
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
A fabulous experience. The only concern was that it was an extremely hot evening and the air conditioning wasn't up to par. We had a party of 10 inside and many of us were sweating the whole time.
m
mikep
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Everything was great except the poor servers were short staffed. Despite that, the food was great as always, we had a party of 7 with 5 different dishes ordered, all were hot and wonderfully presented.
JM
JoeM
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
the food came out hot and on-time. tasted fantastic. and I can't forget about the chips and salsa, delicious.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience4
We were seated on time and served promptly. The serve staff did a very good job!
DB
DanielleB
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Kendall was an amazing server. We had a party of 8 and she was very attentive. Food was amazing as always.

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El Serrano - Lancaster offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (717) 397-6191.

El Serrano - Lancaster is rated 4.6 stars by 997 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 28, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(717) 397-6191

2151 Columbia Ave Lancaster, PA 17603

Additional information

Neighborhood
Lancaster
Hours of operation
Lunch Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
Cuisines
Latin American, Peruvian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.elserrano.com/
Phone number
(717) 397-6191

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El Serrano - Lancaster

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

A Guide to the Best Date Spots in Philadelphia & New Jersey

Fajitas

Lomo Saltado

Chicken

Appetizers and Tapas

Fish Tacos$11.00

Coconut Shrimp$11.00

Yuccas$9.00

The Serrano Burger$12.00

Gambas al Ajillo$11.00

Nachos Supremos$10.00

Quesadillas

Ceviche$11.00

Tapas de Pollo$11.00

Avocado Frito$9.00

Salads & Sides

Taco Salad$10.00

Ensalada$12.00

Ensalada Verde$7.00

Picante Sauce

White Rice, Spanish Rice, or Beans$2.50

Guacamole

Pico De Gallo

Sour Cream$1.00

Vegetarian

Ensalada Vegetariana$8.00

Chimichanga Vegetariana$18.00

Tacu Tacu$16.00

Enchiladas con Queso$16.00

Trio Vegetariano$18.00

Peruvian Cuisine

Lomo Saltado$25.00

Chuletas de Puerco$24.00

Lomito$25.00

Salmon del Sur$25.00

Pollo a la Parilla$21.00

Arroz con Mariscos$25.00

Mixto Limeño$25.00

Camarones con Salsa Blanca$23.00

Fajitas

Beef Tenderloin$25.00

Shrimp$23.00

Chicken$20.00

Vegetarian$18.00

Comidas

Salmon Serrano$25.00

El Rancho Combo$22.00

El Gordo Combo$22.00

El Serrano Combo$20.00

Enchiladas or Burros or Chimichanga

Pollo Fundido$18.00

El Bandido$16.00

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