Bomb Mexican food in Philly! It is definitely very authentic and they had a lot of menu options that I don't usually see at other Mexican places. The margaritas were so good with many different flavors to choose from. Definitely recommend getting the nachos. The guacamole was super green and vibrant, but unfortunately I felt like it was just a bit too bland and could have used some more salt and lime. I enjoyed my quesadilla, I had never had squash blossom in a quesadilla before and it actually worked really well. If you don't like onions though like me, they do put onions in their quesadillas so make sure to ask for no onions! I wouldn't come here on a date night, ambience is very casual, but I would definitely come here with a group of friends to catch up and get some margs!
M Bowman
Very good. Authentic Mexican restaurant. Exceeded my expectations. It has been a long time that I dont eat cactus/nepal and it was delicious. I would like to go back and try every item in the menu. My husband had the gorditas and they were delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gorditas, Alambre Poblano
Tatiana Castillo
Very good! Food great service 10/10 everything I tried from the coffee to the desert was good!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jen R.
Dined here a few weekends ago - party of 4. Reservation was at 5:30pm and before 7pm, they were asking for our table. Plates were being cleared before we were finished. It was a challenge to get a second round of drinks. We needed to finish them while standing at the bar, as the new group of 4 people was brought to our table. We live in the neighborhood and frequent this restaurant often but we won't be returning.
Sandra Cuenca
This is my favorite Mexican restaurant in the city..!! The food is always delicious. The presentation of the dishes is so beautiful, and they taste just as good they look.!! Excellent environment, friendly staff, great menu choices and at affordable prices.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tortilla Soup, Lava Cake
City Food Tours
By far one of the best Mexican restaurants in Philly. Authentic Mexican flavors and ingredients and some of the friendliest people you can meet. They took time from their busy brunch seating to make space for our large group. We'll definitely be returning again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bill M.
I could give five stars alone for Blue Corn being the first stop of our epic South Philly Taco Crawl UYE! But in essence, I give it because it's the perfect classic taqueria with all kinds of local neighborhood charm and a good bar on top! Blue Corn is one of those South Philly Mexican restaurants that I've known about for years now. But when you're living there you get set in your ways of going to your usual local spots. So when I saw that it was the first spot on our taco crawl I was sold on joining in. And even if it was cash only and slightly on the smaller side, Blue Corn delivered big on where it mattered with epic service and quality food! After being one of the ones to arrive fashionably late for the crawl the Blue Corn staff were quick to connect another table for four to our group and get an amazing horchata in my hands. While it was tempting to also try a Mexican coffee, I was also sold on joining some of our group in enjoying some mezcal, and it was perfectly smoky and served traditional style with a slice of orange. If it wasn't a taco crawl I would have been sold on trying their huaraches, platillos, burritos, and other tasty delicacies. But since it was an epic taco crawl I was able to order some lengua tacos and trade some for a cabeza and pollo pibil taco. Of the three my favorite was the perfectly cooked beef tongue with subtle flavor. But I also enjoyed the slight tinge of spice that the Apollo had, and the tender bits of beef cheek from the cabeza. If you're looking for a Mexican restaurant that's classy on a budget, then it doesn't get much better than Blue Corn!
Rowan Edmonds
Food and service was great. They need a bigger restaurant to fit all of the customers they get!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Blue Tacos
Aleshia Houchens
Went for my birthday and everything was great, Not 1 bad thing at all. I will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Small Guacamole, Chips and Salsa, Blue Tacos, Pastor, Fried Plantains, Lava Cake
Iv been coming since they first opened since 2016 and every single time the drinks are amazing perfectly balanced the food is fresh delicious authentic ? my go to every time!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Carne Asada Con Nopale, Seafood Soup, Blue Tacos
Tracy A.
Had the special mahi mahi tacos, guac and chips, rice and beans, and the happy hour classic margarita. Everything was excellent! The fish was so fresh and lightly fried and not greasy. The staff is friendly. Super casual and small so reservations are a good idea.
dritan shabani
Great tacos ?. Excellent Torta sandwich.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brandon B.
Must-try Mexican in Philly! The food is *very* good here but the service and environment is what makes it special. I have not had service this good at any restaurant in Philly!
Rebecca K.
A solid spot for tacos! For just being right around the corner from us, Blue Corn is an easy restaurant to pop in to. It's right in the Italian Market, so it is surrounded by a ton of other good restaurants and eateries; it would be easy to miss and walk past if you didn't know about it. With friends visiting from out of town, we had a group of 6, so we struggled to find a place to take all of us without a res. A friend spoke highly of Blue Corn, so we made our way there and had no problem getting seating for our group. It was fairly late at night (~9PM), but we were pleased that it wasn't overly crowded. Blue Corn is a small restaurant, but they do offer both indoor and outdoor seating - I would love to snag a seat outside for a spring or summer happy hour! The indoor is fairly nondescript without a ton of decoration, but no big deal. The menu is extensive - they have a ton of food and drink offerings, it was so hard to pick! I stuck with a classic marg for my beverage, which was standard but good (and pretty strong). For my main, I had to go for the Blue Tacos since they are the namesake...but it was hard to narrow down! I received 3 tacos for $15, and they were decently full of meat and goodies - I would say it's a good deal! The blue tortilla was a fun touch - slightly more starchy than other tortillas, but it held all fillings of the tacos well. The pork was nicely cooked and appropriately tender. The sweetness of the pineapple was a great match for the savory, and the cheese was just enough to complete the dish. I was surprised to see a large grilled leek on my plate as well - a unique touch, but I personally loved it! The char from the grill made for an excellent flavor for the leek, making it nearly carmelized. So delightful! We had started with chips and guac too (standard, but good), so I could only do 2 of my 3 tacos, but I enjoyed the 3rd one at home the next day! My dining partners spoke similarly of their dishes, pleased with the quantity and quality. I would definitely visit Blue Corn with a group of friends, for a quick dinner, or for a fun happy hour. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a solid Mexican spot with reasonable prices for the quality of food!
Everything was delicious, excellent service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bomb Mexican food in Philly! It is definitely very authentic and they had a lot of menu options that I don't usually see at other Mexican places. The margaritas were so good with many different flavors to choose from. Definitely recommend getting the nachos. The guacamole was super green and vibrant, but unfortunately I felt like it was just a bit too bland and could have used some more salt and lime. I enjoyed my quesadilla, I had never had squash blossom in a quesadilla before and it actually worked really well. If you don't like onions though like me, they do put onions in their quesadillas so make sure to ask for no onions! I wouldn't come here on a date night, ambience is very casual, but I would definitely come here with a group of friends to catch up and get some margs!
Very good. Authentic Mexican restaurant. Exceeded my expectations. It has been a long time that I dont eat cactus/nepal and it was delicious. I would like to go back and try every item in the menu. My husband had the gorditas and they were delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gorditas, Alambre Poblano
Very good! Food great service 10/10 everything I tried from the coffee to the desert was good!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dined here a few weekends ago - party of 4. Reservation was at 5:30pm and before 7pm, they were asking for our table. Plates were being cleared before we were finished. It was a challenge to get a second round of drinks. We needed to finish them while standing at the bar, as the new group of 4 people was brought to our table. We live in the neighborhood and frequent this restaurant often but we won't be returning.
This is my favorite Mexican restaurant in the city..!! The food is always delicious. The presentation of the dishes is so beautiful, and they taste just as good they look.!! Excellent environment, friendly staff, great menu choices and at affordable prices.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tortilla Soup, Lava Cake
By far one of the best Mexican restaurants in Philly. Authentic Mexican flavors and ingredients and some of the friendliest people you can meet. They took time from their busy brunch seating to make space for our large group. We'll definitely be returning again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I could give five stars alone for Blue Corn being the first stop of our epic South Philly Taco Crawl UYE! But in essence, I give it because it's the perfect classic taqueria with all kinds of local neighborhood charm and a good bar on top! Blue Corn is one of those South Philly Mexican restaurants that I've known about for years now. But when you're living there you get set in your ways of going to your usual local spots. So when I saw that it was the first spot on our taco crawl I was sold on joining in. And even if it was cash only and slightly on the smaller side, Blue Corn delivered big on where it mattered with epic service and quality food! After being one of the ones to arrive fashionably late for the crawl the Blue Corn staff were quick to connect another table for four to our group and get an amazing horchata in my hands. While it was tempting to also try a Mexican coffee, I was also sold on joining some of our group in enjoying some mezcal, and it was perfectly smoky and served traditional style with a slice of orange. If it wasn't a taco crawl I would have been sold on trying their huaraches, platillos, burritos, and other tasty delicacies. But since it was an epic taco crawl I was able to order some lengua tacos and trade some for a cabeza and pollo pibil taco. Of the three my favorite was the perfectly cooked beef tongue with subtle flavor. But I also enjoyed the slight tinge of spice that the Apollo had, and the tender bits of beef cheek from the cabeza. If you're looking for a Mexican restaurant that's classy on a budget, then it doesn't get much better than Blue Corn!
Food and service was great. They need a bigger restaurant to fit all of the customers they get!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Blue Tacos
Went for my birthday and everything was great, Not 1 bad thing at all. I will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Small Guacamole, Chips and Salsa, Blue Tacos, Pastor, Fried Plantains, Lava Cake
Restaurantji Recommends
Iv been coming since they first opened since 2016 and every single time the drinks are amazing perfectly balanced the food is fresh delicious authentic ? my go to every time!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Carne Asada Con Nopale, Seafood Soup, Blue Tacos
Had the special mahi mahi tacos, guac and chips, rice and beans, and the happy hour classic margarita. Everything was excellent! The fish was so fresh and lightly fried and not greasy. The staff is friendly. Super casual and small so reservations are a good idea.
Great tacos ?. Excellent Torta sandwich.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Must-try Mexican in Philly! The food is *very* good here but the service and environment is what makes it special. I have not had service this good at any restaurant in Philly!
A solid spot for tacos! For just being right around the corner from us, Blue Corn is an easy restaurant to pop in to. It's right in the Italian Market, so it is surrounded by a ton of other good restaurants and eateries; it would be easy to miss and walk past if you didn't know about it. With friends visiting from out of town, we had a group of 6, so we struggled to find a place to take all of us without a res. A friend spoke highly of Blue Corn, so we made our way there and had no problem getting seating for our group. It was fairly late at night (~9PM), but we were pleased that it wasn't overly crowded. Blue Corn is a small restaurant, but they do offer both indoor and outdoor seating - I would love to snag a seat outside for a spring or summer happy hour! The indoor is fairly nondescript without a ton of decoration, but no big deal. The menu is extensive - they have a ton of food and drink offerings, it was so hard to pick! I stuck with a classic marg for my beverage, which was standard but good (and pretty strong). For my main, I had to go for the Blue Tacos since they are the namesake...but it was hard to narrow down! I received 3 tacos for $15, and they were decently full of meat and goodies - I would say it's a good deal! The blue tortilla was a fun touch - slightly more starchy than other tortillas, but it held all fillings of the tacos well. The pork was nicely cooked and appropriately tender. The sweetness of the pineapple was a great match for the savory, and the cheese was just enough to complete the dish. I was surprised to see a large grilled leek on my plate as well - a unique touch, but I personally loved it! The char from the grill made for an excellent flavor for the leek, making it nearly carmelized. So delightful! We had started with chips and guac too (standard, but good), so I could only do 2 of my 3 tacos, but I enjoyed the 3rd one at home the next day! My dining partners spoke similarly of their dishes, pleased with the quantity and quality. I would definitely visit Blue Corn with a group of friends, for a quick dinner, or for a fun happy hour. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a solid Mexican spot with reasonable prices for the quality of food!