Cafe Ynez

2025 Washington Ave, Philadelphia
(215) 278-7579

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Chilaquiles Con Pollo
Mole Poblano de Pollo
Taco de Camarones
Breakfast Burrito
Carnitas Tacos
Veggie Burrito
Steak Burrito
Shrimp Tacos
Tres Leches
Steak Tacos

Menu

Botanas
Guacamole and Chips
Fresh house made guacamole topped with cotija cheese and cilantro, and a side of corn tortilla chips
Ensalada Ynez
Chopped romaine, tomato, red onion, avocado, corn tortilla strips, queso fresco, chipotle ranch dressing (add togarashi tuna $8, grilled chicken $6, shrimp $8, flank steak $8)
Chips & Salsa Roja
House made chips, salsa roja
Chips & Salsa Verde
8oz of salsa verde and corn tortilla chips on the side
Corn Y Queso & Chips
corn and cotija cheese with lemon
Shrimp Ceviche
Salsa with shrimp, white onion, lime juice, cilantro, tomato, jalapeno, garlic oil, habanero sauce, avocado, served with tortilla chips
Tuna Ceviche
tuna, mixed bell peppers, red onion, peach, cucumber, cilantro, avocado, citrus
Mushroom Empanadas
mushroom and corn empanadas
Beef Empanadas
beef picadillo
Chicken Tortilla Soup
soup with pulled chicken, 3 dried chiles, queso fresco, avocado, sour cream

Nachos
Nachos
Corn tortilla chips, refried black beans, cheddar, pepper jack cheese, guajillo salsa, sour cream, pickled jalapeno, cotija cheese
Chilaquiles
Corn tortilla chips cooked in your choice of sauce, served with two fried eggs, sour cream, queso fresco, red onion

Platos Fuertes
Chicken Fajitas
Chicken, grilled green peppers, red bell peppers and onions, soft corn tortillas, cheddar cheese, and guacamole. CANNOT REMOVE ONIONS
Steak Fajitas
Sliced flank steak, grilled green peppers, red bell peppers and onions, soft corn tortillas, cheddar cheese, and guacamole. CANNOT REMOVE ONIONS
Pollo Enchiladas
Three corn tortillas filled with pulled chicken and cheddar cheese topped with guajillo salsa, sour cream, cotija cheese, and small sides of rice, beans, and guacamole
Family Carnitas
Pork shoulder, on the side: guacamole, salsa verde, pico de gallo, lettuce, limes, refried black beans, mexican rice, and soft tortillas. Serves for 4-6 people
Shrimp Fajitas
Cooked shrimp, grilled green peppers, red bell peppers and onions, soft corn tortillas, cheddar cheese, and guacamole. CANNOT REMOVE ONIONS
Huevos Rancheros
Two taquitos stuffed with carnitas, on a bed of red and green bell peppers, potatoes, and white onions, surrounded by refried black beans and salsa roja, and covered with drunken salsa, cotija cheese, a drizzle of sour cream, and a fried egg
Family Chicken Breast
Sliced chicken breast, melted cheddar and pepper jack cheese, caramelized onions, on the side: guacamole, salsa verde, pico de gallo, lettuce, limes, refried black beans, cotija cheese, mexican rice, and soft tortillas. Serves for 4-6 people
Family Chicken Tinga
Pulled chicken marinated in chipotle and tomato sauce, on the side: guacamole, salsa verde, pico de gallo, lettuce, limes, refried black beans,cotija cheese, mexican rice, and soft tortillas. Serves for 4-6 people
Family Steak
Sliced flank steak, on the side: guacamole, salsa verde, pico de gallo, lettuce, limes, refried black beans, mexican rice, and soft tortillas. Serves for 4-6 people
Family Fish (Tilapia)
Pan seared tilapia, on the side: guacamole, salsa verde, pico de gallo, lettuce, limes, refried black beans, cotija cheese, mexican rice, and soft tortillas. Serves for 4-6 people
Family Fried Cauliflower
Vegetarian. Deep fried Cauliflower sauteed in sweet and spicy sauce; on the side: guacamole, salsa verde, pico de gallo, lettuce, limes, refried black beans, mexican rice, and soft tortillas. Serves for 4-6 people (Vegan)
Family Shrimp
Sauteed shrimp with adobo sauce, on the side: guacamole, salsa verde, pico de gallo, lettuce, limes, refried black beans, mexican rice, and soft tortillas. Serves for 4-6 people

Quesadillas & Tacos
Steak Quesadilla
Sliced flank steak, roasted pablanos, corn, garlic, sauteed spinach, roasted red peppers, and cheddar cheese on a wheat flour tortilla served with a small side of pico de gallo, salsa roja, and sour cream on the side.
Grilled Chicken Quesadilla
Grilled chicken, roasted red bell peppers and poblanos, corn, garlic, sauteed spinach, quinoa, blend of cheddar and pepper jack cheese. PIco de gallo, sour cream and red sauce on the side.
Shrimp Quesadilla
shrimp, roasted red bell peppers and poblanos , corn, garlic, sauteed spinach, quinoa, blend of cheddar and pepper jack cheese and pico de gallo, sour cream and red sauce on the side.
Veggie Quesadilla
Roasted poblanos, corn, garlic, sauteed spinach, roasted red peppers, quinoa, and cheddar cheese served with a small side of pico de gallo, salsa roja, and sour cream on the side.
Chicken Tinga Quesadilla
Pulled chicken marinated in chipotle and tomato sauce with cheddar cheese blend, spinach, corn, roasted red and green bell peppers. Sour cream, pico de gallo and red sauce on the side.
Shrimp Tacos
3 tacos served on corn tortillas & topped with cilantroshrimp, avocado, shallots, radish, red cabbage, queso fresco
Birria Tacos
3 tacos served on corn tortillas & topped with cilantropulled steak, chihuahua cheese, onion, cilantro, chile broth, rojo and salsa verde
Pescado Tacos
3 tacos served on corn tortillas & topped with cilantrotilapia, pineapple habanero salsa, avocado, lettuce, cotija cheese, sour cream
Cauliflower Tacos
3 tacos served on corn tortillas & topped with cilantrodeep fried cauliflower, chipotle sauce, pickled cabbage, avocado, radish
Steak Tacos
3 tacos served on corn tortillas & topped with cilantropico de gallo, salsa de arbol
Chicken Tacos
3 tacos served on corn tortillas & topped with cilantrochicken, pico de gallo, salsa de arbol, caramelized onions
Carnitas Tacos
3 tacos served on corn tortillas & topped with cilantropork carnitas, pico de gallo, salsa de arbol
Al Pastor Pork Tacos
3 tacos served on corn tortillas & topped with cilantropork marinated in a red sauce, garnished with pineapple, white onion, cilantro

Burritos
Steak Burrito
served with choice of a side salad or french fries
Chicken Tinga Burrito
served with choice of a side salad or french friespulled chicken, chipotle sauce, cheddar/jack cheese blend, lettuce, rice, refried beans, sour cream
Carnitas Burrito
served with choice of a side salad or french friespork carnitas, mexican rice, sour cream, queso fresco, red sauce, lettuce, pico De gallo, refried beans
Vegan Burrito
served with choice of a side salad or french friescorn, whole black beans, baby spinach, pico de gallo, avocado, quinoa
Al Pastor Pork Burrito
served with choice of a side salad or french friespork marinated in a red sauce, garnished with pineapple, white onion, cilantro
Breakfast Burrito
served with choice of a side salad or french friespotato-chorizo has, bacon, scrambled eggs, lettuce, cheddar and pepper jack mix

Sides
Chips & Pico De Gallo
Chip & Salsa Verde
Corn Y Queso
Fresh sweet corn off the cob sauteed with butter, lemon juice and queso Cotija.
Grande 1\2 Rice&beans
Mexican rice with peas and carrots and black refried beans in one 8oz container.
Papas Fritas
Pinto Beans
Refried Beans
Refried black beans.(Vegan)
Mexican Rice
Mexican Rice cooked in a vegetable stock. (Vegan)
Sauteed Spinach
Fresh sauteed spinach with a splash of lemon juice and garlic.
Side of Chips
Side of Guacamole (6oz)
Soft Corn Tortillas
Small Side Salad
Side of Meat 6oz
Side Of Guacamole (8oz)
Side of Salsa Verde (6 Oz)

Dessert
Churro
1 churro p/order and Mexican chocolate on the side
Flan
A slice of house-made flan
Deep Fried Sweet Plantains
Two plantains, deep fried served w/ condensed milk and chocolate sprinkles.

Bebidas
Bottled Water
Cafe Con Leche
Espresso with sweetened milk and steamed milk
Cafe Condesa
ced Horchata with a shot of espresso
Cafe De Olla
Mexican-spiced brewed coffee
Cafe Mocha
Latté with Mexican chocolate
Cappuccino
Hot Coffee
Espresso Con Crema
Shot of the espresso topped with whip cream
Espresso Cortado
Shot of espresso with steamed milk
Espresso
Horchata
House-made Horchata water
Hot Chocolate
Mexican Spiced Hot Chocolate
Hot Tea
Your choice of herbal tea
Iced Coffee 16oz
Iced Ojos Rojos
Iced coffee with a shot of espresso
Iced Tea
Latte
Hot Ojos Rojos
Hot coffee with a shot of espresso
House-Made Orange Juice
Fresh squeezed orange juice
Non-Alcoholic Mixers
Agua De Jamaica(Iced Tea)
Hibiscus Lemonade
Sodas
Perrier Sparkling

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Recent Reviews

I was told El Vez in center city was the best place for mexican food in Philly. That was a lie. Cafe Ynez blows out the competition.I am so glad I made my dinner reservations here. The food was authentic, piping hot, and delicious. The guacamole was ridiculous. Can't wait to go back.
February 2024
A very comfortable place, the food is very delicious and quite colorful, the people are friendly.Highly recommended!!!!

Vegetarian options: Quesadillas and tacos

Kid-friendliness: Yeah
December 2023
Authentic, delicious, creative food. Charming, attentive service. A great choice for vegetarians and non vegetarians!,

Vegetarian options: Good selection.

Parking: Can’t get any any better.
Parked directly in front!
August 2023

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Cafe Ynez

2025 Washington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 278-7579