Opening hours
Open now · closes 9:00 PM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
Local time in Lancaster: 7:38 PM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (717) 397-6191 to confirm.
Location & directions
2151 Columbia AvenueLancaster, PA 17603
About El Serrano
El Serrano is a Peruvian restaurant located at 2151 Columbia Avenue in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Our Lancaster guide covers 294 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
El Serrano is open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Night owls can stop by until 11:00 PM on Friday and Saturday. Note that it closes between lunch and dinner service on 4 days of the week.
Available service options are dine-in.
Phone: (717) 397-6191.
Quick facts
- Category
- Peruvian Restaurant
- Address
- 2151 Columbia Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603
- Phone
- (717) 397-6191
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Peruvian restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared El Serrano’s weekday schedule with 7 other Peruvian restaurants in Pennsylvania. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, close to the local norm of 11:00 AM and closes at 9:00 PM, in line with the typical 8:00 PM.
In total it is open about 62 hours a week, 7 hours more than the local median of 55. 100% of Peruvian restaurants in Pennsylvania open on Sundays, and El Serrano is one of them.
Compared with 7 other Peruvian restaurants in Pennsylvania that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Peruvian restaurants across the US
Based on 132 menus with 9,449 priced items from Peruvian restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $15.00, and half of all items are priced between $7.20 and $22.00.
We don’t have El Serrano’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Peruvian restaurants across the US typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Lomo Saltado | 64% | $21.95 |
| Papa a la Huancaina | 44% | $11.95 |
| Arroz con Mariscos | 42% | $24.98 |
| Ceviche Mixto | 39% | $23.99 |
| Pescado a Lo Macho | 36% | $26.50 |
| Chicha Morada | 35% | $5.00 |
| Pollo Saltado | 33% | $18.95 |
| Aji de Gallina | 33% | $20.00 |
Calculated from 132 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of El Serrano there are 19 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 23 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Pizza (3), Italian (2), Burgers & Fast Food (2), and Sandwiches & Delis (2).
El Serrano is the only Peruvian restaurant within a mile (2 within three miles). The next closest is La Costena, 2.7 mi away.
9 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Indian & South AsianNamaste Restaurant< 0.1 mi
- Asian & PacificPho Pasteur 30.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeStarbucks0.2 mi
- ItalianLucky Dog Café0.2 mi
- Breakfast & BrunchTurning Point Lancaster0.2 mi
What to expect at a Peruvian restaurant
Latin American and Caribbean restaurants bring together dozens of national cuisines: Cuban sandwiches and ropa vieja, Puerto Rican mofongo, Peruvian ceviche and lomo saltado, Colombian and Venezuelan arepas, Salvadoran pupusas, Brazilian churrasco, Jamaican jerk and Haitian griot. Many are family-run and closely tied to the community around them.
What to order
- Pupusas, arepas or empanadas – inexpensive, handheld and a good introduction
- Ceviche – fresh citrus-cured fish, the signature of Peruvian kitchens
- Jerk chicken – smoky and spicy, a Jamaican staple
- Cuban sandwich or ropa vieja – classics of Cuban-American cooking
Good to know
- Many places do brisk takeout at lunch; dinner is more relaxed.
- Weekend menus may include special dishes such as sancocho or feijoada.
- Ask for the house hot sauce or pikliz – it is often made on site.
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Frequently asked questions
What are El Serrano's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Monday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Is El Serrano open on Sunday?
Yes, El Serrano is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Where is El Serrano located?
El Serrano is located at 2151 Columbia Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603.
What is the phone number of El Serrano?
You can call El Serrano at (717) 397-6191.
Does El Serrano offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for El Serrano. Listed service options: dine-in.
Is El Serrano open late?
Yes – El Serrano is open until 10 PM or later on Friday and Saturday.
What else is near El Serrano?
There are 23 other places to eat and drink within a mile of El Serrano. Nearby options include Namaste Restaurant (< 0.1 mi), Pho Pasteur 3 (0.1 mi), and Starbucks (0.2 mi).
Are there other Peruvian restaurants near El Serrano?
None within a mile. The closest is La Costena, 2.7 mi away.
How much do Peruvian restaurants across the US cost?
Based on 132 menus with 9,449 priced items from Peruvian restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $15.00, and half of all items are priced between $7.20 and $22.00.
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