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A favorite Harrisburg Mexican restaurant has been named one of the best hole-in-the-wall establishments in Pennsylvania. Tres Hermanos Mexican Restaurant & Grocery Store at 712 S. Cameron St. is on Mashed’s “Best Hole-in-the-Wall Restaurants” list alongside John’s Roast Pork in Philadelphia, Rice & Noodles in Lancaster and 1905 Tavern in Scranton. “Pennsylvania’s capital can sometimes get overlooked between the larger cities to the east and west, but if you find yourself in the midstate area, reviewers say Tres Hermanos is one of the best places to find authentic Mexican food,” according to Mashed, an online publication dedicated to food and dining. Mashed said its list highlights lesser-known restaurants that aren’t necessarily the best to look at but “boast a diversity of fresh flavors and delicious bites.” Tres Hermanos has operated for about two decades. Owners Ricardo and Anabel Ortiz opened it in Steelton, and they relocated to the South Cameron Street location in 2010. The business combines a sit-down restaurant with a grocery store, allowing customers to order tacos, burritos and fajitas while also shopping for essentials, including condiments, produce, meats and Mexican pastries. “It’s no-frills dining, but loyal patrons say you’ll want to plan a return trip,” Mashed said. The publication quoted favorable reviews including this one from TripAdvisor: “Don’t look at the neighborhood, don’t look at the building, enjoy the food because it’s good Mexican. Beware it ain’t fancy, it ain’t pretty and you can’t get Cerveza or a marg but the food is worth it.” The couple also operate a Tres Hermanos at 79 E. Main St. in Mount Joy. Tres Hermanos is open 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday.
