A family-run Mexican restaurant in the borough centre, Al Mexica serves straightforward and satisfying plates — tacos, enchiladas, chile rellenos — made with care and without concessions to a blander American palate. Portions are generous, prices are low, and the lunch crowds from local businesses give it a lively midday atmosphere. A reliable and inexpensive choice after a morning at the historic district.
Al Mexica
A story
Carlisle's Mexican population is largely tied to the agricultural economy of the Cumberland Valley — seasonal farmworkers who put down roots, and their families, have shaped the local food scene in ways that are easy to miss if you stick to the main-street restaurants. Al Mexica is one of the more authentic results of that influence.