40 Best Mexican Restaurants in Philadelphia

“The food was fabulous!! Atmosphere was spot on! Love, love, loved it!!“

“A fabulous place for late brunch early evening dining that ushers you into the weekend El Techo way. One of the best rooftop bars and restaurants in the city with amazing music. Won’t miss ordering anything off the menu drink or food. Loved the Mixed Greens Salad is was so fresh and the Barbacoa Tacos braised beef is tender and juicy. Service is excellent and you’ll notice that everyone from the host, to the kitchen, and waiters care that you have the best experience. Also, love that they use Toast for bill paying. IYKYK!“

“Bought shrimp tacos, chicken tacos, esquites, chicken tacos and guacamole. The only downside is that the chicken tacos were made with dark chicken thigh meat, I wrongly assumed it would be chicken breast (my fault for not asking).Otherwise good decent food!“

“Food so good I can’t wait to try the rest of the menu. Delicious drinks. Definitely coming back ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Pineapple Raisin Tamale is understated! Get Pineapple Raisin Tamale if it is offered. Get two! Get Three! It's pretty awesome and I am kicking myself for getting just one and having to share! Relative to the tacos I think these tamales may not get as much publicity but they are unique and fantastic! Of course the tacos are great as well. Of the two taco versions, Lamb and Pork, the Pork was my favorite. The lamb was slightly dry and maybe needed a little spice for my taste. If you have to get them to go because of lack of seating, don't wait too long to eat! If only their standard hours of business were better I'd be there more often.“

“Shrimp Tacos crazy good… crab guacamole delish“

“Awesome food and staff always fresh delicious ingredients!“

“This was a place we stumbled on by accident, waiting for a concert at Union transfer. Small little place but the food was unique and really good! Service was a little lacking but it was a busy Saturday night. Seems to be a popular spot! Highly recommend if you're in the area!“

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“Awesome mexican restaurant in Fairmount! The restaurant looks small from the front but stretches back into really fun dining room. There is a patio option that would be great on a sunny day. The staff was very friendly and personable. I was seated as soon as I walked in but I did make a reservation beforehand. Our waitress made the recommendation for the Baja tacos and they did not disappoint (9/10) The carnitas tacos were excellent (9/10). We also started with the guacamole sampler, which comes with house chips and salsa. The plain guac was just average, but both the street corn and the spicy tuna guacamole were amazing. My friend and I split a margarita pitcher and they were great! A little sweet but perfectly strong. Easily 4 drinks in a pitcher. Overall this place is great for a first date, catching up with friends, or just some amazing food. Cantina Feliz will definitely be added into my regular rotation.“

“Everything here was 5 stars across the board — the food, the service, the atmosphere.As for the food, we ordered the birria tacos & ramen, along with a few of the HH street tacos. The flavor was amazing, I haven’t had birria so rich across the East Coast! The horchata was also amazing. The vibes were great inside, and Juana was so kind. It was a wonderful experience and can’t wait to go back!“

“The food was excellent and just what I was in the mood for. We got the special (a carne asada burrito), chicken enchiladas, and chips and salsa.We are visiting from out of town and brought our kids with us. The waitress initially acted like she had never seen a child before ? I understand that they do a big bar business, but it was before 5pm and it was honestly comical how surprised they seemed by children. The staff recovered quickly however and we had a very nice meal. Accessibility note: it's all high tops indoors.“

“Beats El Vez any day! The Esquites (Mexican street corn) is this best we’ve ever had. My burrito bowl was so huge that I could make three meals out of it! Definitely our favorite Mexican place in the city.“

“everything was amazing!!! get there early and enjoy.“

“We went for dinner around 5pm today with a group of 7 and everything was fantastic!!! The food was so fresh and flavorful. You can definitely tell they put love into their food and pride themselves on great presentation. BYOB with great mixers and smoothies. The service was very attentive and friendly. Very cozy inviting atmosphere. Can't wait to go back!!“

“I love coming to this place! Each time I come, the food and drinks are delicious, the atmosphere it’s just right and even if it’s cold outside they make sure to keep you warm. I want to personally recognize Juan, who is so attentive during each visit. He is very welcoming and kind to all the guests. He is always watching out to make sure every table is assisted and not waiting long. Truly amazing!“

“Food is great very creative I’d recommend the shrimp taco, new favorite place drinks are good too not watered down like other places. Service here is awesome. Leah is great our second visit she remembered my name she treats her regulars like we visit everyday. At one point I thought she was the owner bc she does such a great job running the place. This is now my favorite place to go.“

“Had lunch here with my son and the service was great food was fresh and very tasty. Drinks were creative good prices.“

“We had the best service with Kate! She gave us tips on what to order and ahead of time was dead on. We started with a cocktail and had a glass of wine with dinner. We split the spicy chicken empanadas, delicious, however, we did not detect the spice. We split the green chili Caesar. Honestly, the best Caesar in town. I do t see how they get it so cold and crisp, it's amazing! We then each had a ceviche. The baby shrimp, which were much bigger than anticipated, such wonderful flavor! My daughter had the crab, the server suggested mixing it right away to get the sauce mixed in. Very good! It did need more liquid. We simply poured the extra shrimp sauce in the crab, it was superb after that. The tomato on the shrimp just gives it more moisture and such a good flavor! We can't wait to go back!“

“This hot chocolate might be best in Philly. Super cute, seemingly hidden spot. Service is great. Staff is super helpful in explaining anything and everything on the menu. Prices are pretty reasonable for brunch. Dinner menu prices are better.“

“The tacos are amazing. I am a huge fan of the Al pastor and the chicken. Also, every Tuesday is taco Tuesday so by one get one for Al pastor. Best deal ever. Also it’s mom and pop and the service is quick and the staff are always so nice.“

“Great place to go and wind down“

“The food and drinks were amazing. I was surprised that the food was actually spicy because it's hard to find an upscale Mexican restaurant that actually has spicy food. Drinks were super tasty and the right amount of alcohol. Everyone was super friendly and attentive. AND MUSIC WAS amazing.“

“Awesome food, atmosphere, and beyond awesome friendly hospitality and service!!!!!“

“amazing food and service every single time!!“

“My family enjoyed the food we ordered last night. It was our first time ordering from this restaurant. We enjoyed everything and the guacamole was super !!“

“Visited for the first time and the food did not disappoint. Food was fresh and served quickly. Enjoyed the steak fajita combo, chicken quesadilla, Mexican wings, and churros. All of it was delicious. Service was great. Ambiance is clean and nicely done. Definitely coming back.“

“Amazing, delicious. creative food!❤️“

“The food and presentation was amazing and the staff couldn't have been nicer. Great restaurant which I will recommend to friends and return to.“

“The korean quesa birria tacos are next level!With the cilantro lime mayo, highly recommend...“

“It’s fantastic place!! If I lived closer I would be there weekly!“

“I just picked up their soup of the day and it was a spicy beef and veggie jawn. They also gave me a small container of extra onions and cilantro, and some soft tortillas. It was pricey, but it was fire.?! Flavor for days!!! I’ve been looking for ppl who sell good soup. I will be back for sure.“

“Taco ‘bout a tasty meal! We stopped by Pistola's Del Sure for tacos and it did not disappoint!For dinner, we ordered:- Papas Fritas: fries with garlic and cotija cheese- Traditional Guacamole- Mahi Mahi Tacos: tempura battered, pickled red cabbage, chipotle aioli, cilantro- Shrimp Al Pastor Tacos: pineapple pico, pickled red onions, salsa verde, cilantro- ChurrosNext time you’re in the Philly area, swing by Pistolas Del Sur to fulfill your taco craving!-Follow @centralpafoodie on Instagram for more PA food reviews & pictures!“

“This is a restaurant that will most definitely be a repeat customer to! Authentic Mexican style cooking, a reasonably broad menu that was affordable with large portion sizes.The dining area is somewhat small, there's a lot going on in a small area and it feels crowded and busy. This is easily overlooked by the outstanding quality of the food!“

“Casa Mexico is delicious! Highly recommend to anyone in the Philadelphia area. We had the fried shrimp tacos (gluten-free!) and they were fantastic. Also the staff and ownership is awesome!“

“Excellent margarita.Pricey, and they upcharge for everything.Lettuce and cheese on tacos or burritos costs $3 extra. If you don’t pay extra for lettuce, it’s just a lump of meat with a few strands of chopped cilantro.Salsa and chips costs $5. They charge extra ($4) for salsa when you order chips and guacamole (which is already $12).Vegetarian options: Vegetarian protein options are soy chorizo, smoked tofu, or seitan.“

“This place is amazing, shrimp tacos were the bomb, customer service was like no other. Definitely going back! And my margarita was excellent with fresh muddled limes.“

“A wonderful spot to step in and order some authentic Hispanic food. Went with a Cuban sandwich that had all ingredients balanced that balanced well with one other. The amount of ham, about three pieces of thickly sliced didn’t overpower the amount of pernil and the extra condimentes of mustard and mayo didn’t take overtake the meal. The bread held everything together well and didn’t make the sandwich intimidating. Super delicious and should be ordered for more occasions!“

“Hi, I ordered the fried cheesecake It's so good! They give you a chocolate dipping sauce to go with it everything's perfect it's not too sweet. I haven't tried any of their main dinner food but that dessert was excellent. I did try their habanero spicy hot sauce that is also really delicious so if you're looking for a good hot sauce they have it.“

“Great atmosphere with delicious drinks and food.“