Absolutely fantastic. Quick service and incredible food. Got taco birria and my partner got carnitas platter.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Birria Tacos
Johnny Kehoe
Some of the best Mexican food in Philadelphia!!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
M Chase
The people were great but the food lacked flavor .
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
john
I regularly get take out from here for dinner as it's right next to my work. El Caracol can do no wrong ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burrito, Spit-Grilled Pork Al Pastor Tacos, Chips & Salsa
Derek M
Best Mexican food in Philly. Probably first Mexican food I’ve had in the NE that tastes comparable to delicious West Coast options. Well worth supporting this business!
Food: 5
Sandra Poulson
I'm a native Texan and I am in HEAVEN. I just moved in down the street and this place is AMAZING. El Caracol serves up authentic dishes that are incredible and oh man I'm gonna eat so much. My husband ordered the camerones a la diabla (deviled shrimp) and they are gloriously garlicy. Add the orange sauce for extra spicy. I ordered the burrito mojado (wet burrito) with carnitas (it's the most delicious braised pork) and I could not stop eating it. The green salsa on the burrito is the perfect medium spicy. I cannot say enough good things. I am so thankful El Caracol is near me. It's small but this place is a must try. If you don't like it we can't be friends.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burrito, Carnitas
Spencer W.
Chinatown was packed so we wandered here. I got the Al Pastor burrito and Pescatarian friend got some fish tacos. Burrito was small but very delicious. Cute small spot. Fun decor and quiet random restaurant on the side. I haven't had good experiences with Mexican food in Philly so far but this place has great prices and I would definitely come back again!
Michael Gebhardt
Don't let the size of the place fool you. This is real, amazing Mexican Food as it should be.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Nachos, Birria Tacos, Taco Birria De Res
Jared S
The food at El Caracol is fantastic. It has that great little family owned vibe. The prices are extremely fair and the portions are plentiful. The birria is among the best I've ever had for significantly cheaper than all of those other gimmicky places. They really take care of you here.Vegetarian options: Almost everything can be made vegetarian within reason. They are very accommodating.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burrito, Shredded Chicken, Spit-Grilled Pork Al Pastor Tacos, Birria Tacos, Carnitas, Steak, Chimichanga, Salsas, Taco Birria De Res, Chips & Salsa
Very cute place with generous serving portions; support small businesses :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Nachos, Steak
Jehan Ingravera
Fantastic food and great service. There's not a single item on the menu I wouldn't recommend to someone.Wheelchair accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible
I've been to so many of the Mexican restaurants in Philadelphia and none have even come close to the flavor of the food at el Caracol!!! It has a very homey feel to it and the service was incredibly fast. I will be making myself a regular here. Highly recommend the wet burrito and the tostadas.
Aidan Mumford
I’d give a 10/10 if I could! Stellar food, atmosphere, and service. Don’t miss out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burrito, Steak
T. L.
There’s not much more that I can say other than this is one of Philly’s best Mexican restaurants. Period. The service is great and the food is outstanding (the tacos, esp. the birria, are tdf). Feels like you’re dining at a relative’s cozy home…if a hug were a flavor, then this food is it . 20/10 would recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spit-Grilled Pork Al Pastor Tacos, Birria Tacos, Torta, Roasted Peppers & Onions Chile Y Cebolla a La Parrilla, Beef Tacos, Chips & Salsa
PLEASE TRUST ME THE FOOD HERE IS AMAZING!! KEEP IN MIND THE MAKE THE FOOD FRESH!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burrito, Steak, Flan, Chips & Salsa
Absolutely fantastic. Quick service and incredible food. Got taco birria and my partner got carnitas platter.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Birria Tacos
Some of the best Mexican food in Philadelphia!!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The people were great but the food lacked flavor .
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
I regularly get take out from here for dinner as it's right next to my work. El Caracol can do no wrong ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burrito, Spit-Grilled Pork Al Pastor Tacos, Chips & Salsa
Best Mexican food in Philly. Probably first Mexican food I’ve had in the NE that tastes comparable to delicious West Coast options. Well worth supporting this business!
Food: 5
I'm a native Texan and I am in HEAVEN. I just moved in down the street and this place is AMAZING. El Caracol serves up authentic dishes that are incredible and oh man I'm gonna eat so much. My husband ordered the camerones a la diabla (deviled shrimp) and they are gloriously garlicy. Add the orange sauce for extra spicy. I ordered the burrito mojado (wet burrito) with carnitas (it's the most delicious braised pork) and I could not stop eating it. The green salsa on the burrito is the perfect medium spicy. I cannot say enough good things. I am so thankful El Caracol is near me. It's small but this place is a must try. If you don't like it we can't be friends.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burrito, Carnitas
Chinatown was packed so we wandered here. I got the Al Pastor burrito and Pescatarian friend got some fish tacos. Burrito was small but very delicious. Cute small spot. Fun decor and quiet random restaurant on the side. I haven't had good experiences with Mexican food in Philly so far but this place has great prices and I would definitely come back again!
Don't let the size of the place fool you. This is real, amazing Mexican Food as it should be.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Nachos, Birria Tacos, Taco Birria De Res
The food at El Caracol is fantastic. It has that great little family owned vibe. The prices are extremely fair and the portions are plentiful. The birria is among the best I've ever had for significantly cheaper than all of those other gimmicky places. They really take care of you here.Vegetarian options: Almost everything can be made vegetarian within reason. They are very accommodating.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burrito, Shredded Chicken, Spit-Grilled Pork Al Pastor Tacos, Birria Tacos, Carnitas, Steak, Chimichanga, Salsas, Taco Birria De Res, Chips & Salsa
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Very cute place with generous serving portions; support small businesses :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Nachos, Steak
Fantastic food and great service. There's not a single item on the menu I wouldn't recommend to someone.Wheelchair accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burrito, Nachos, Spit-Grilled Pork Al Pastor Tacos, Birria Tacos, Chicken Nachos, Baja Taco, Steak, Fajitas Combo, Salsas, Beef Tacos, Grilled Beef Carne Asada Torta
I've been to so many of the Mexican restaurants in Philadelphia and none have even come close to the flavor of the food at el Caracol!!! It has a very homey feel to it and the service was incredibly fast. I will be making myself a regular here. Highly recommend the wet burrito and the tostadas.
I’d give a 10/10 if I could! Stellar food, atmosphere, and service. Don’t miss out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burrito, Steak
There’s not much more that I can say other than this is one of Philly’s best Mexican restaurants. Period. The service is great and the food is outstanding (the tacos, esp. the birria, are tdf). Feels like you’re dining at a relative’s cozy home…if a hug were a flavor, then this food is it . 20/10 would recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spit-Grilled Pork Al Pastor Tacos, Birria Tacos, Torta, Roasted Peppers & Onions Chile Y Cebolla a La Parrilla, Beef Tacos, Chips & Salsa