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Trout-Population t1_jaubqfb wrote

I've heard Luna Azteca is decent. But it probably doesn't hold a candle to whst you're used to.

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justleavemealone76 t1_jaubszx wrote

Hey I am from St Mary’s Pa. About an hour and 40 mins away. Try some of the taco trucks. Some are amazing, of course I don’t know any of the names.

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No1WrthNoin t1_jaucd2a wrote

Lebanon City has a bunch of good places. I particularly like Quesa Deea's (I think I'm misspelling that slightly but it's purposefully not spelled like quesadilla.) They've got really weird hours that aren't listed, but if you're walking/driving through the city and see it's open, check it out. It's on 422 west and I think is on the same block as House of Cards, just across the street.

Alternatively, a great pizza place is Greek Town. Massive menu and longer wait times for delivery, but if you order in or take out it's regular pizza shop speed to get your order. (They only have one, maybe two, people doing deliveries at any given time.) That's a couple blocks away on 422 east. Both of these places are local and family owned style.

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Dispatcher12 t1_jauch51 wrote

La Tolteca is a chain in the general area, I'm not sure if there's one near you. You can't go wrong with some of the little family owned places in Chester County if you get out that way.

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Wonderful-Comment314 t1_jaucs25 wrote

If you're willing to drive a bit, lancaster has several good Mexican restaurants

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Yankiwi17273 t1_jauvzyj wrote

I think you should probably specify: Are you in Jonestown in Columbia Co, Jonestown in Lebanon Co, or a third Jonestown I am unaware of?

These answers might be a little varied given there are multiple Jonestowns.

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Loom237 t1_jav0gj7 wrote

I'm from here but lived in Phoenix for 10 years, and I don't know anything here that compares.

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TwoTimeRoll t1_javabhb wrote

If you’re willing to drive 90 minutes there’s good Mexican food in Norristown. Closer than Phoenix, anyway.

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Flimsy-Lie-1471 t1_javedxp wrote

Phoenix :) you are in Dutch Country so temper your expectations. Ray Azteca in Palmyra is good for the area.

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sammllo OP t1_javqt1z wrote

Replying to No1WrthNoin (#2,156,364)

I’ve actually been there! It was good but it just felt like something was missing. Which I know I probably won’t find lol.

I’ll give Greek Town a try! I will say the Pizza here is way better than in Phoenix.

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Flimsy-Lie-1471 t1_javs632 wrote

Replying to sammllo (#2,158,060)

shoo fly pie, fresh kraut, I prefer traditional pot pie to dutchie pot pie, but you might like it, scrapple, whoopie pies, all kinds of sausage to name a few. Hit the farmer's markets and farm stands you will find all kinds of things. Laudermilch's down 422 a bit from Ray Azteca is a pretty good butcher.

We thought Ray Azteca was pretty good, especially considering what you can get at other places around here.

Edit: BTW - if you are looking for heat the Dutchies use horseradish and mustards to create a kick, although I am seeing hot peppers more and more from them the last few years.

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Adept-Ad-661 t1_jaw4v6e wrote

A moderate drive but Masa or tres Hermanos in Harrisburg.

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artificialavocado t1_jawfdiw wrote

I used to eat at La Placita in Lebanon. He has pretty decent food. If you are in Harrisburg I would try La Estrella. I used to work with Mexican guys who would insist we did la Estrella when we were in town this was almost a decade ago though.

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julianna96 t1_jawl5ee wrote

I wish i had recommendations but wanted to commiserate since I lived in Phoenix for 4 years before moving out here a year and half ago. I miss Filiberto’s

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V_Cobra21 t1_jawphqu wrote

Anytime I hear Jonestown I always think of the cult

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nevans89 t1_jaws6eb wrote

Welcome fellow copper stater! Just moved here too and the struggle is real but we are finding a couple gems nearby, I'm in Alleghany co

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mattcrwi t1_jawyzno wrote

I'm from the Reading area which is a drive for you, but there is a lot of good mexican in West Reading. This list is mostly on your side of Reading so its like a 45 min drive.

La Abuela - family run traditional dinners (probably #1 in the area)

comalli taqueria - hipster taco place

Lets Taco Bout it - more traditional taco place

Bunch of chain places too, Plaza Azteca, On the Border, Alebrije (latter is probably the best of the chains. also the smallest)

Thai Wat - Tradition and best thai around

Origen Latin Fusion - Hipster Latin food

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Current_Volume3750 t1_jb06pgi wrote

Replying to sammllo (#2,158,016)

First question, why Jonestown? Not much going on up "this neck of the woods" but great hiking trails in Swatara State Park.

As others have noted, there are lots of things to do in Lancaster and Lititz is a cool small town.

Agree that Ray Azteca is pretty good and the people are very friendly. The best Italian place I've found in the area is Lazzaro's in Palmyra. Reservations a must.

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sammllo OP t1_jb0d14x wrote

Replying to Current_Volume3750 (#2,164,695)

My wife and I have wanted to move back east for awhile now and couldn’t decide where. Found out my grandma needed some help so this is where we landed for now.

It’s definitely been an adjustment living in such a small town but it’s close to so many places we visit and want to visit (DC, NY, NY, etc).

We’d love to find a more LGBTQ friendly area to visit though lol.

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Current_Volume3750 t1_jb0fi42 wrote

Replying to sammllo (#2,164,966)

Well although Lancaster County is quite a religious county (lots of Amish and Mennonite folk), Lancaster City is quite artsy and definitely supports the LGBTQ community. If you're not familiar with Lebanon County, it's a bit "rural" shall we say, but most people are very friendly. It's one of the fastest growing counties which can be good and bad.

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Free-Cherry-4254 t1_jb16ko4 wrote

Replying to sammllo (#2,165,011)

Pennsylvania Dutch, those are the Amish and the Mennonite. Some of the most delicious fried chicken, shoo-fly pie, chow chow, whoopee pies, pot pies, and so much more. Just be careful driving around the countryside there, lots of horse and buggies. They'll have red reflective triangles.

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feels_like_arbys t1_jb6adfn wrote

Born and raised in Lebanon but it's been a decade since I've lived there. My parents do. A quick Google search will lead you to a handful of restaurants in town, which should be no more than a 15 minute drive from jonestown. Queso dee'as has been there for quite some time but I never been. The other names I see I don't recognize.

Report back with your favorite so I can go next time I'm visiting.

Not tacos but Lebanon is also home to some world class pretzels. Check out Shuey's if you enjoy pretzels. Soft pretzels are Sunday only and a big deal.

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