El Paisano Food Truck offers authentic Mexican cuisine in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Operating directly inside the Columbia Diner on Columbia Avenue, this beloved local staple combines food truck flavor with comfortable indoor diner seating. Known for massive portions, tender meats, and rich house-made salsas, it delivers a satisfying dining experience for lunch and dinner.
Detail Information Address 1725 Columbia Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603, United States Phone +1 717-490-2896 Location Note Operating inside Columbia Diner Website / Socials Facebook | Instagram
Day Active Hours Monday Closed Tuesday 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Category Details Service Options Dine-in, Takeout, Catering Accessibility Wheelchair accessible parking lot and flat entry path Atmosphere Casual diner seating, friendly and welcoming service Parking Free parking lot with ample space Payment Methods Cash-only
Huge Portion Sizes: Generous servings across all menu items, including stuffed tacos, stacked tortas, and heavy taco bowls.Quesa Birria Tacos: Signature cheesy birria tacos served with rich, flavorful consommé for dipping.Authentic Flavor Profiles: Traditional recipes featuring house-made salsas, including a mild green salsa and a spicy red salsa.Diner Dining Experience: Guests can sit comfortably inside the Columbia Diner and order directly from the full El Paisano menu.Special Treats: Seasonal desserts and refreshing drinks like Nutella-drizzled churros and ice-cold mangonadas.
Authentic Mexican Menu
All tacos are served with onions and cilantro unless requested otherwise.
Item Description Pollo (Chicken) Shredded or diced seasoned chicken with onions and cilantro Carnitas (Fried Pork) Tender, slow-cooked fried pork with fresh cilantro and onions Al Pastor (Spicy Pork w/ Pineapple) Marinated pork with pineapple, onions, and cilantro Chorizo (Mexican Spicy Sausage) Flavorful spicy Mexican sausage topped with onions and cilantro Asada (Beef Steak) Grilled beef steak served on fresh corn tortillas Campechanos Combination of beef steak and spicy chorizo sausage Lengua (Beef Tongue) Tender beef tongue cooked traditionally with onions and cilantro Quesa Birria Tacos Crispy tacos filled with melted mozzarella cheese and slow-cooked birria beef Quesa Taco de Birria con Consomé Cheesy birria tacos paired with a side of rich beef consommé for dipping
Item Description Cheese (Queso) Warm folded tortilla filled with melted mozzarella cheese Pollo o Carnitas Quesadilla filled with your choice of chicken or fried pork Al Pastor Spicy pork and pineapple with melted cheese in a toasted tortilla Chorizo con Queso Oaxaca Spicy Mexican sausage paired with authentic Oaxaca cheese Asada Grilled beef steak paired with melted cheese Birria Slow-cooked birria beef with melted cheese inside a warm tortilla
Item Description Torta de Pollo Mexican sandwich with chicken, mayo, refried beans, onions, tomatoes, Oaxaca cheese, jalapeno, and avocado Torta de Al Pastor Mexican sandwich loaded with spicy pork, pineapple, Oaxaca cheese, refried beans, and fresh toppings Torta de Asada Hearty steak sandwich stacked with refried beans, avocado, Oaxaca cheese, tomatoes, and jalapenos Torta de Carnitas Slow-cooked fried pork sandwich served with traditional vegetables and Oaxaca cheese Torta Campechana Edible skyscraper sandwich packed with steak, chorizo, Oaxaca cheese, and fresh veggies
Item Description Classic Burrito Wrapped with rice, refried beans, lettuce, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, onions, sour cream, and choice of meat Chimicanga Fried flour tortilla stuffed with rice, refried beans, and mozzarella cheese, topped with sour cream, lettuce, and tomatoes
Item Description Platillos (Plates) Entree plates served with rice, refried beans, and choice of meat (Chicken, Al Pastor, Carnitas, Asada, or Birria) Pizza Birria Multi-slice birria tortilla creation loaded with beef birria, melted cheese, onions, and cilantro Taco Bowl Crispy bowl filled with rice, beans, sour cream, lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, jalapenos, mozzarella, and choice of meat Empanadas Large empanadas served with rice, refried beans, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, and cheese on top Huaraches Homemade thick tortilla topped with onions, fresh cheese, lettuce, sour cream, fried beans, salsa, and choice of meat Sopes Thick corn bases layered with fried beans, lettuce, sour cream, fresh cheese, onions, salsa, and choice of meat Mega Fries Loaded fries with cheddar cheese, tomato, jalapenos, sour cream, and your choice of meat Nacho Chips Tortilla chips topped with lettuce, tomato, sour cream, jalapenos, and yellow cheese
Item Description Consomé Rich birria dipping broth flavored with herbs and spices Frijoles Refritos Traditional creamy refried beans Arroz (Rice) Seasoned Mexican rice Guacamole Fresh avocado dip made with herbs and spices Nacho Chips con Salsa Crisp tortilla chips served with house-made red or green salsa Churros Warm, soft fried pastry dough sticks dusted in sugar and served with Nutella or Lechera
Item Description Lata de Refresco Assorted canned sodas Jarritos Traditional Mexican fruit-flavored sodas Aguas Frescas Refreshing house-made fruit drinks Mangonada Frozen mango slush drink layered with chamoy, tajin, and sweet mango flavor
