Mexican Restaurants near Bala Cynwyd

“Everything!!!! Good food for everyone“

“This Taco Bell is by far the best in the area, but there’s one major problem: the cinnamon twists are a myth. I must have spent at least $20 is cinnamon twists that I’ve never gotten. You may ask why I still keep trying to get them when I know they won’t give them, but I’m an optimist. Great service, the food isn’t sloppily composed, I just wish I could get a little tasty twist.“

“Not the best barbacoa I’ve had, but still a good one. Reliable tacos with the usual sauces and toppings. You can pay cash at the counter or use your card at the kiosk. Staff is friendly, but you may need to pay closer attention if you order through the kiosk to make sure your order is being prepared. Happy to support Chef Cristina and her cooking!“

“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!!“

“1st time there and can’t wait to go back! Great atmosphere, customer service and outstanding food! Loved the variety and unique tacos. Highly recommend. 👍🏻“

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

“Excellent food and service!!“

“Awesome food and staff always fresh delicious ingredients!“

“Shrimp Tacos crazy good… crab guacamole delish“

“Food? DELICIOUS. Drinks? AMAZING. Service? TOP NOTCH. Staff? FRIENDLIEST people I've ever had the pleasure of meeting. I will be back. Count on it!“

“2nd time here & 10/10 love this place will be going again. We had a decent size party and they really killed it. Thank youuu to the wonderful staff. Will be returning. 🥰🥰“

“Get the brisket nachos , delicious ! Drinks we’re good , service was great , will return !“

“I find it an awesome place to sit outside with great drinks and a great happy hour especially the nachos just wish they added chorizo on the nacho’s for happy hour. Nice to relax here last night was the Phillies game and it was great👍“

“If you’re in Philadelphia and looking for an authentic, flavorful, and heartfelt food experience, you have to visit La Chingonita in Fishtown. The food is absolutely delicious—a perfect fusion of Puerto Rican and Mexican flavors that creates a unique and unforgettable taste.

But what really makes this place stand out goes beyond the food. The owners treat their employees with so much respect and kindness, something that’s truly rare to see. You can feel the positive energy and the family-like atmosphere, and that reflects directly in the service.

The restaurant is also spotless in terms of cleanliness—everything is well taken care of from the kitchen to the dining area.

I highly recommend that everyone go check it out, enjoy this amazing “MexiRican” culinary experience, and support one of the best food ventures in the city. La Chingonita doesn’t just feed your stomach—it feeds your soul.“

“Simply outstanding. Superior service. Beautiful atmosphere. Kind and friendly service staff. This is my new favorite restaurant. Highly highly highly recommend for couples, families and groups…all can be accommodated and you will leave satisfied and happy. Seriously I might be in love with this place.“

“Fantastic meal! For drinks we had a bat bite & mai tai. Everything we tried for food was AMAZING. Service was friendly and great at giving us details about the menu. The neighborhood is not the best so I suggest to Uber here. The food and drinks outweigh the outside world so don’t be scared - get here and try this place!“

“Birriadillas are excelente!♥️“

“Our second visit on 9/18/2025. We were celebrating my birthday and I’m glad I chose to come. The food was delicious and our byob of choice was Tequila. Margaritas were made and did not disappoint us. Noelia our server was amazing. Very kind and friendly as well as accommodating at all times with a smile. She even saw us leaving and made sure to say goodbye and so did the hostess. We were also happy to get to see the Mgr before she got off for the night and she remembered us from our very first visit. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Food, service, presentation and overall experience was excellent.“

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

“El mejor en comida mexicana“

“Pretty atmosphere and good food“

“Great food. Great service. Can’t ask for more“

“Great atmosphere and even greater food!!!“

“Inventive, incredibly delicious cuisine. Can’t wait to go back and try more.“

“This place was great! The food was delicious and the woman at the counter was super helpful and knowledgeable. It was our first time here and she offered us samples of the different meats so that we knew which ones we liked. I would highly recommend this place!“

“Todo super, y excelente servicio!“

“excelente servicio no se diga la comida recomendada al 100%“

“Didn’t have to decide between church and brunch! I just tried La Catedral for the first time as I’ve been wanting to try this neighborhood spot for awhile. It seems like this place is slept on gem compared to other NoLibs brunch spots. We had the omelette plate and plaintain French toast and it was sooo flavorful and delicious. Will be coming here as my main brunch spot from now on.“

“I’ve been visiting this restaurant for a little over a year now and it’s easily one of my favorite spots. I typically come during late lunch hours, grab a seat at the bar and enjoy some quiet time reading, scrolling, or chatting with the staff.

The service is always top-notch. Becky and Carlito are incredible , welcoming, attentive and just genuinely good energy to be around. They both also makes the best spicy strawberry margaritas, hands down !

Now the food? Always fresh, always hot and packed with flavor. I rotate between two favorites but let me just say the chicken verde enchiladas are next-level ! The chicken is tender, the verde sauce is flavorful with just the right amount of tang and spice and it’s plated with care. Every bite hits. It’s comforting, satisfying, and honestly one of the best versions I’ve had anywhere. When I’m not ordering that, I go for the steak fajitas which are equally amazing and full of flavor.

The vibe is relaxed, friendly, and never too crowded. It’s a great spot whether you’re coming solo, on a date or with family.

While I do wish they stayed open a bit later, I appreciate that keeping limited hours helps them maintain their high standard of service and food quality. That’s rare and worth protecting.

Highly recommend checking them out you’ll be back after the first visit!“

“ATMOSPHERE WAS GREAT FOOD AND STRAWBERRY 🍓 TEQUILA“

“Needed a place to duck into for an hour or so and they were very accommodating. We ordered the papusas and chips and salsa and both were very good. Drinks we ordered were also very refreshing and they had an extensive selection. The menu and reviews made us want to for a full meal.“

“Food is excellent , ingredients & flavor superb. The Owner is truly a sweetheart .. great vibes…curbside service also…“

“We've going to Tamarindos for over 20 years. Fernando is an excellent owner. The new menu is awesome. Free Margheritas with entrees.“

“Went for the first time today. Food was outstanding! Such a great restaurant tucked inside a store, butcher, bakery etc. Friendly service! BYOB Can’t wait to return.“

“Been going there for a while and I have nothing bad to say about it“

“Amazing, delicious. creative food!❤️“

“Amazing place! Staff was very friendly and the service was great! Not to mention the food is delicious! We will definitely be back!“

“Beautiful atmosphere , fun foods with great flavor“

“I’ve been here three times so far and each experience has been a delight. BYOB too! I’ll be back!“

“Very tasty Mexican food. Look forward to returning.“

“Sooooooooooooo yummmmmmmmmmmyyyyyyyyy you get Birria from some places that is so flavorless and just looks yummy let me tell you this is not that at all… their Birria is so yummy and flavorful!! Looks and tastes good! Comes with cucumbers and limes and yummy salsas too! You can order online without an upcharge. Pickup was easy. Highly recommend :)“

“Absolutely stellar place. It’s vibrant and colorful and the food is perfect. The plantains, chicken tinga tacos, and Cresta guacamole are three knockout dishes but most everything here is going to knock your brain to the back of your skull and have you speaking Spanish by the end of the meal.“

“los tacos y la quesabirri“

“Tried here for the first time tonight and it was delicious! We will definitely be ordering from here again!“

“Muy bonito ambiente agradable lo recomiendo 💯“

“Went with non vegan friends, my partner and I were happy to have food to eat and they enjoyed their food too. We had the cauliflower tacos and the rice and beans. We were told the eggplant was vegan too. Guacamole was tiny but good. Chips very good, photo taken mid eating. Updated from previous review on 2025-07-28“

“Excelente la comida y la atención“

“The tacos are delicious, authentic, and fresh! The beef Birria tacos and the tacos Al Pastor are delicious! Me and my boyfriend ate them SO FAST! We will be back again!“

“la comida rica y la buena atención“