El Serrano-York

Name: El Serrano-York
Address: 3410 E Market St, York, PA, United States, 17402-2629
Telephone: (717) 757-4963
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

140 Reviews

$30 and under

Latin American

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El Serrano York offers a family-run restaurant where you can enjoy outstanding tex-mex cuisine (with a Peruvian twist) in a cozy atmosphere.
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 Avocado Frito 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 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(717) 757-4963

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Latin American, Peruvian, Tex-Mex
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(717) 757-4963
Website
http://www.elserrano.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
3410 E Market St York, PA 17402-2629
Neighborhood
York
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Gambas al Ajillo$9.00
Shrimp sautéed in garlic sauce and served with French bread slices
Fish Tacos$10.00
Two corn tortillas with tilapia, romaine lettuce and Pico de Gallo drizzled with aji panca sauce
Nachos Supremos$8.50
Corn chips layered with beans, ground beef, cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, Pico de Gallo and black olives
Cocunut Shrimp$10.00
Jumbo shrimp dusted with breadcrumbs and coconut fried and served with margarita sauce
Yuccas$8.00
Crispy yucca fingers served with chimichurri sauce
Quesadillas
Grilled flour tortilla stuffed with cheese and your choice of filling
- Crabmeat$9.50
- Shredded Beef$9.00
- Pollo (Marinated and Grilled Chicken Strips)$9.00
- Shredded Chicken$8.00
The Serrano Burger$10.00
Half pound of ground sirloin on a roll with romaine lettuce, tomato, cheese, Rocoto mayo served with French fries, sweet potato fries or fajita fries
Tapas de Pollo$9.00
Four French baguettes topped with guacamole, marinated grilled chicken breasts, Pico de Gallo

Peruvian

Served with Rice

Lomo Saltado
Strips of beef tenderloin or chicken grilled Peruvian style with red onions, French fries and tomatoes served with white rice
- Beef Tenderloin$20.00
- Chicken$15.00
Chuletas de Puerco$17.00
Two marinated, char-grilled pork steaks topped with grilled pineapple and served with shite rice
Pollo a la Parilla$17.00
Marinated char-grilled boneless chicken breast served with mixed vegetables and white rice
Pescado Frito$17.00
Pan-seared tilapia served with spinach, lentils and white rice
Arroz con Mariscos$20.00
Scallops, shrimp and tilapia sautéed with ranchero sauce, served with mixed vegetables and white rice
Mixto Limeño$20.00
Pan-seared tilapia topped with jumbo lump crab meat and garlic-herb sauce, served with mixed vegetables and white rice
Lomito$19.00
Grilled rice and fava beans, mixed with egg and Pico de Gallo and seasoned beef tenderloin strips
Salmon del Sur$18.00
Pan-seared Salmon in a Pisco (Peruvian Brandy) reduction lightly seasones with herbs and served with white rice and mixed vegetables
Camarones con Salsa Blanca$20.00
Sautéed shrimp in a light cream sauce with mixed vegetables and yellow Peruvian pepper served with white rice

Salads and Sides

Taco Salad$8.50
Crispy flour tortillas basket with lettuce, chili, cheese, house dressing, Pico de Gallo, sour cream and your choice of ground beef, chicken or shredded beef
Ensalada (Fajita Salad)
Our house salad topped with your choice of:
- Marinated Grilled Chicken Breast$10.00
- Grilled Shrimp$13.00
El Serrano Chicken Salad$9.00
Creamy chicken salad with celery, green peas and crema blanca (mayo, sour cream, lemon juice) served with spring mix
Ensalada Verde$6.00
A fresh mix of greens and vegetables
Picante Sauce
Our signature spicy jalapeño sauce
- Side$2.00
- Pint$8.00
Guacamole
Available in: Small (2oz), Side (4oz)
- Market Price
Pico de Gallo
- Side$2.00
- Pint$8.00
Queso Dip
- Side$4.00
Sour Cream
- Side$0.75
White Rice
- Side$2.25
Spanish Rice
- Side$2.25
Beans
- Side$2.25

Comidas

Pollo Fundido$13.00
Marinated grilled chicken breast stuffed with Monterey Jack cheese, folded in a flour tortilla and grilled. Topped with our special cheese sauce and served with Spanish rice, beans, lettuce and Pico de Gallo
Chimichanga
Flour tortilla stuffed with cheese, choice of one meat and grilled, topped with our special cheese sauce. Served with Spanish rice, beans, lettuce and Pico de Gallo
- Crabmeat$16.00
- Shredded Beef or Chicken$12.00
- Ground Beef$11.00
Los Burros
Two flour tortillas stuffed with choice of one meat and beans topped with sauce and cheese served with Spanish rice, beans, lettuce and Pico de Gallo
- Crabmeat$16.00
- Shredded Beef or Chicken$12.00
- Ground Beef$11.00
Las Enchiladas
Two corn tortillas filled with ranchero sauce and choice of one meat. Topped with sauce and cheese served with Spanish rice, beans, lettuce, sour cream and Pico de Gallo
- Crabmeat$16.00
- Shredded Beef or Chicken$12.00
- Ground Beef$11.00
Salmon Serrano$18.00
Pan-seared salmon served in chipotle sauce with mixed vegetables and white rice
Shrimp a la Veracruzana$20.00
SautÃ©ed shrimp in a white sauce with onions, peppers, tomatoes, jalapeños served with white rice
El Rancho Combo$15.00
Chicken enchilada, ground beef burrito and grilled soft corn tortilla with shredded beef taco served with Spanish rice, beans, lettuce and Pico de Gallo
El Gordo Combo$17.00
Combination of fajita chicken, pork steak and one cheese enchilada
El Serrano Combo$15.00
Soft shell ground beef taco, chicken minichanga, and a cheese enchilada served with Spanish rice, beans, lettuce and Pico de Gallo
Beef, Shrimp, Vegetarian or Chicken Fajitas
Grilled strips of meat with onions, tomatoes and peppers served with Spanish rice, beans, a house combination (lettuce, Pico de Gallo, cheddar cheese and sour cream) and served with three tortillas
- Beef Tenderloin$20.00
- Shrimp$18.00
- Chicken$18.00
- Veggie$12.00

Spicy

El Bandido$13.00
Flour tortilla stuffed with choice of meat and cheese, grilled, topped with picante sauce, served with Spanish rice, beans, lettuce and Pic de Gallo
- Shredded Beef or Chicken$14.00
- Ground Beef$12.00
Burro de Guerrero$14.00
Flour tortilla with ground beef, beans and picante sauce topped with red sauce and served with Spanish rice, lettuce and Pic de Gallo

What 140 people are saying

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

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OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food and great service, as always!
JM
JeffM
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, the food was delicious! The kitchen is able to make orders to your liking.
N
Nissley
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall3food2service5ambience4
Food was bland. Certainly no “Mexican” flair to it. Wife’s chimichanga and my tortilla looked identical when served and were way too doughy. Best I could say for the Spanish rice is it was yellow. Again bland…no Spanish flair or flavor.
CW
CodyW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best Mexican/Latin food we’ve found in the area. The salsa is fantastic.
RR
RichardR
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Table was ready when we arrived, waitress came to our table immediately, and food was great, as always.
LM
LisaM
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Generous menu selection, delicious food served freshly-made and hot, very personable wait-staff. Wonderful restaurant for Mexican and Peruvian food. Addictive chips and salsa!
L
Lougrill
Philadelphia
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious fajitas and salads. The in house made wine is pretty good and the margaritas are made fresh.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall3food5service2ambience3
We had to wait far too long to get our order taken and then for the food to come out. The waitress was apologetic and gave us a free dessert but it still took too long.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mother’s Day
CH
ChrisH
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best restaurant in town! Great Mother's Day meal!!
AM
AudieM
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 11, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Pretty good enchiladas, for York anyway, and I' from El Paso, so uh, like I know.
BM
BrianM
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time at El Serrano. Great time. We really enjoyed the food and the mood.
TG
TanaG
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
we were seated immediately and no one not one employee looked at us or came to our table for over 10 minutes until we got up and left
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very pleased with our evening at El Serrano. Had been several years since eating there. Enjoyed authentic Peruvian cuisine and looking forward to returning soon.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent as always. Quick service, big portion sizes.
RK
RalphK
Philadelphia
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
A local spot with good food and excellent service. Gets crowed at times but we never lose the attention of our server, not over bearing but attentive. We would recommend El Serrano York as a nice local spot for good food and good service. We'll certainly be back.
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Teript
Baltimore
35 reviews
vip
4.0
35 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
We were visiting our daughter in York and enjoyed our evening, delicious food, nice atmosphere, and good service. Our server got engaged during our time there which was fun to watch and her co-workers did a great job in keeping up with service. We will be back again soon!
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David
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Amazing food and good service. The drinks were a bit overpriced for the amount and I don’t get all the bullfighting artwork. I thought bullfighting was a Spanish tradition, not Peruvian.
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missmarym
Baltimore
55 reviews
vip
5.0
55 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
The best mexican food to be found in York. We really enjoyed our experience.....we used to come when my son was small, and then just went back for the first time with him as an adult. We'll be back sooner than later.
CW
ColetteW
Philadelphia
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 29, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience2
We were seated near the door and it was very cold. Food was ok.
JF
JoeF
Baltimore
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
Just like everywhere else there seemed to be fewer staff. Service was okay. Kind of disappointed in the food this time. It was just okay when it is normally very good…even perfect. We’re chalking it up to either insufficient staffing or newer staff…looking forward to trying again to see if this was just a one-time thing.
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Nancy
Philadelphia
79 reviews
vip
5.0
79 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Excellent food and wine for very reasonable price.
JH
JohnH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our dining experience was perfect. The waitress was excellent. She was very attentive, responsive, professional, polite and helpful. Food was delicious. All nine people were very satisfied with their meals. No one does salmon better than El Serrano.
S
Shayna
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was quick and the server was wonderful. The food was just as tasty as always! Loved the Mango-rita.
A
Angi
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Very good place. Nice menu, yummy desserts. The flan is 5 stars! and Olivia gave us a great service.
LD
LisaD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely restaurant with fresh food, nice ambiance, and great staff. We would highly recommend if you want Pervuvian or Mexican fare.
SR
SherryR
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 23, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Pervuian dishes are perfectly seasoned. Pisco drinks were exceptional! Bethany was professional, cheerful and efficient. Love the quiet atmosphere of the booths, to have intimate dinners with friends. And the owner stopped by to wish us a Merry Christmas!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 22, 2021
overall1food1service3ambience1
We were seated next to the front door even though the place was empty. It was 20 degrees out. But they moved us when we asked. The drinks were horrible- they use pisco instead on vodka for a martini, they should have mentioned that but again, they made it right by getting me wine. The food was bland at best, we've eaten here a few times before covid and could not believe how poor the food was, not worth the price. My husband paid while I finished my wine, as I got to the bottom of the glass there was something that resembled a spider on the bottom of the glass. Someone saw that when they poured the wine, there was no mistaking it. We couldn't even take it at this point, I will never ever eat there again.
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sddg
Charleston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a favorite restaurant that we Love going to❣️
RP
RitaP
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful ambiance. The service was very good. The fajitas were very tasty. Our grandchildren enjoyed their meals from the kids menu. Great fried ice cream to top it off.
RB
RobertB
Philadelphia
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2021
overall1food2service1ambience1
Worst dinner ever. Restaurant wasn’t honoring reservations, went on a wait list when we got there. They then stuck us in the bar. The bartender served us. Got chips and salsa, no bowl. It took 20 min for him to take our order, then we got our food 40 min later. All the time, they take out food was steady out the door. Apparently they were more important. Table and menus went clean. The food came out on hot plates but the food was not. People that arrived later than us that sat in the dining room were finished dinner and left 20 min before us. Took 15 min to get the check while the bartender went to bus tables in the dining room. 6:15 reservation and we got out at 8:30. Most horrible experience. This is usually really good , they have gone downhill.
AW
AmyW
Baltimore
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a very nice dinner with friends!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on October 8, 2021
overall1food3service1ambience5
Server was not attentive at all with a little attitude. Food was pretty good.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2021
overall4food5service4ambience4
Delicious and fresh food. Very quiet and intimate.
SM
SusanM
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 12, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
Wonderful serving staff. They took excellent care of us - helping us celebrate my father in law's 93rd birthday.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
Local business with great food, very convenient.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on August 26, 2021
overall1food3service1ambience1
-uncomfortably hot temperature, fans not running -wrong drinks were brought -stale chips -server very inattentive and hard to find -drinks not kept up
CH
CindyH
Philadelphia
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
We always enjoy having dinner at El Serrano. The salmon special was exceptional. The creamy lemon sauce had just enough tartness to brighten and enhance the flavor of the salmon. My husband loved his dinner as well.
RR
RichardR
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great as it always is! Always enjoy eating there.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Unspecified
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 7, 2021
overall4food5service5ambience4
It had been a while since we'd been here. We moved to a different part of town and just didn't think of restaurants in that area as much. So glad we went on open table because it popped up and we were both excited to go again. Their salsa to start is great! We enjoyed a Peruvian and Mexican lager which were both tasty. We tried shrimp chimichangas for the first time (usually go with beef or chicken) and they were delicious. But the star of the meal was the Lomo Saltado with beef! It's such a simple dish but done to perfection! It won't be as long before we return.

FAQs

El Serrano-York offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (717) 757-4963.

El Serrano-York is rated 4.4 stars by 140 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 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(717) 757-4963

3410 E Market St York, PA 17402-2629

Additional information

Neighborhood
York
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
Cuisines
Latin American, Peruvian, Tex-Mex
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.elserrano.com/
Phone number
(717) 757-4963

El Serrano-York

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

Appetizers

Gambas al Ajillo$9.00

Fish Tacos$10.00

Nachos Supremos$8.50

Cocunut Shrimp$10.00

Yuccas$8.00

Quesadillas

The Serrano Burger$10.00

Tapas de Pollo$9.00

Peruvian

Lomo Saltado

Chuletas de Puerco$17.00

Pollo a la Parilla$17.00

Pescado Frito$17.00

Arroz con Mariscos$20.00

Mixto Limeño$20.00

Lomito$19.00

Salmon del Sur$18.00

Camarones con Salsa Blanca$20.00

Salads and Sides

Taco Salad$8.50

Ensalada (Fajita Salad)

El Serrano Chicken Salad$9.00

Ensalada Verde$6.00

Picante Sauce

Guacamole

Pico de Gallo

Queso Dip

Sour Cream

White Rice

Spanish Rice

Beans

Comidas

Pollo Fundido$13.00

Chimichanga

Los Burros

Las Enchiladas

Salmon Serrano$18.00

Shrimp a la Veracruzana$20.00

El Rancho Combo$15.00

El Gordo Combo$17.00

El Serrano Combo$15.00

Beef, Shrimp, Vegetarian or Chicken Fajitas

Spicy

El Bandido$13.00

Burro de Guerrero$14.00

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