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For two star American, try El Serrano in Lancaster. This place features outdoor dining. People who have eaten here found the food good.
4.0 of 5 stars.
Emerging from the lofty green valleys of Lancaster county is an unexpected but ethereal find, El Serrano! When in town to visit the love interest's family, El Serrano offers a Peruvian/Mexican sojourn...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is not a Chi-chi's type restaurant, so if that's what you're looking for, I'd suggest On The Border. El Serrano is one of the most beautiful restaurants I've ever seen architecture-wise - I want...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent Peruvian/Latin American food in an astonishing atmosphere. Perfect for a romantic dinner, it's one of my favorite restaurants in Lancaster.
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just like the one in York, this place is fabulous! But unlike any other El Serrano, this place now has 3 restaurants in in! Yes! 3! One is the best El Serrano that we all know and love with many...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a fantastic find in Lancaster!We came in here after spending a loooong day at Dutch Wonderland, amidst the hordes of unleashed rug monkeys. So the adults among our group were seeking food...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A few odd or inconsistent dishes like banana soup are outliers in a terrific tapas joint that features fried avocado in balsamiq, purple potatoes in white sauce, and pork with mashed yucca. Delish.
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Recent trips show a good range of classics. Though not traditional Mexican the dishes, particularly tacu tacu (a bean and egg and rice brick with green hot sauce), are distinct and delicious. The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't enjoy their Mexican food; instead I always order the Peruvian classic Lomo Saltado. You should try it!!!
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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I've lived in lancaster for ten years and El Serrano is still my all-time favorite restaurant here. The authentic mexican cuisine is always fresh, hot, and delicious. The atmosphere is perfect for either a...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here on a weekday to celebrate my husband's birthday.We took our 9month old son along with us.The entire experience was really good.We shared 6 tapas between us.We started out with the ceviche-...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Fairly good food all things considered.
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow! I visited the new tapas restaurant in El Serrano called "Culturas" when I was in town a few weeks ago and it was incredible! My mom and I shared 6 tapas and I was highly impressed by the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I admit I had mixed expectations about Mexican food in Lancaster, PA, but our host swore by it and the food was good.1. AMBIANCE. This is a huge facility done up very authentically in true Mexican...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've done this place for lunch a couple of times recently and found the food to have a "re-heated" quality to it that makes it unappealing. For the price - and those prices have risen over the past...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Superb atmosphere. You feel like you've arrived at a Hacienda. Food ranges from so so to superb. Try the pork chops....I also quite liked the ceviche even though I'm not the biggest seafood fan. I'd...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This has to be one of my local favorites. I actually prefer lunch here, as the waitstaff is consistent and the management, despite this being a larger operation, will recognize you. The salsa is to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Being originally from San Diego, I expect a lot from Mexican Restaurants and the other Mexican restaurants in the area just aren't doing it for me. While El Serrano is actually a Peruvian restaurant,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, this is a "Mexican" restaurant, owned and run by a Peruvian family. So, there are plenty of standard Mex dishes, but try the Peruvian dishes. ask server about them, and about the specials. we...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Huge is an understatement..----------FOOD: We were asked upon entering weather we wanted the regular restaurant or the new tapas restaurant upstairs. we chose tapas and what a treat it was! Similar to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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We went upstairs and tried a variety of foods that was fantastic. The fish of the day (rockfish) mixed with cucumbers and assortment of other veggies had a burst of flavor that was quite refreshing. Also, the...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is not Mexican. At least I have to pretend that. It does have all the usual TexMex burrito/enchilada stuff that better left to the bros, but I came here to get Peruvian food. Indeed, a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place use to be a dance club, so there's still the high lights. The decor is kind of interesting to say the least. There's fake wood, everywhere and the chairs and tables are crowded around...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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Food and service are always great, always consistent. Fun atmosphere. If you like mexican, you need to go.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a very large restaurant. It has a nice atmosphere; the atmosphere is a bit unusual. Part of it looks like it used to be a dance club. There are different levels...some of them typical of an...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2007
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I really loved the atmosphere in this restaurant. The service was great and the food was really good too. I would return.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best Mexican restaurant in all Lancaster. I would even say that this is definately one of the top 10 restaurants in Lancaster!Great food, friendly prompt service, lovely atmousphere. Nice bar &...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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I went to El Serrano on a crowded Friday night with my girlfriend and was seated immediatly in a private booth right next to a nice little water fountain. The place was packed but the service was great. Chps...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/30/2007
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Was seated quickly on a Friday night! Nice atmosphere, good and prompt service, great chips and salsa.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2006
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I went with a Peruvian friend and drove from MD . When we arrived, the parking lot was full and the building was very attractive. We went in and they were able to seat us right away, but the restaurant was...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/10/2006
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I really must highly recommend this restaurant. The biggest draw back is the wait, and they do not take reservations. Fortunately, there is a bar in which to wait, but that can get crowded. The food is Mexican...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/31/2006
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THis place has a great atmosphere AND great food. If you love mexican food, you really need to go to el serrano.
judysbook.com - user review - 09/26/2005
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El Serrano has the best Mexican food in Pennsylvania. While the price is very high, the food is well worth the cash you'll be spending. Whether you're taking your loved one out for a nice meal to ce...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/20/2005
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El Serrano is truly a very good restaurant. The food is amazing. Whenever we have a choice on where to go out to dinner, El Serrano is top of mind. They have good music at times, a nice atmosphere and very...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/24/2004
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local stop for fun and reasonable mexican fare...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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you see it, one of those rare 5 stars the fat man awards to the few,...
dine.com - user review
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we had dinner at el serrano on our recent weekend trip to lancaster. the food was good, although not.....
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