El Mictlan BYOB Restaurant

2053 S Beechwood St, Philadelphia
(267) 876-7012

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Customers' Favorites

Guacamole and Jamaica Water Flavor
Aguachile Tropical Tostadas
Mazapán Cheesecake Slice
Pipián Verde Green Mole
Bang Bang Fried Shrimp
Butternut Squash Taco
Mazapán Cheese Cake
Camarones Al Ajillo
Parrillada Mexicana
Mazapan Cheesecake

Antojitos Mexicanos
Guacamole
Avocado, serrano tatemado (charred serrano), garlic, lime juice and salt, onion, cilantro and Chile ancho powder.
Elote
Grilled corn on the cob slathered in chipotle mayo and topped with Cotija cheese, Chile powder, and lime.
Quesabirria
Fully braised birria meat and melted mozzarella cheese, wrapped in a crispy pan-seared tortilla and dipped in birria consomme, topped with cilantro and chopped onion. 3 tacos per order.
Pescadillas
A corn tortilla folded and stuffed with fish mixture, fried until is golden crispy, and topped with lettuce, pico de Gallo, sour cream and queso fresco.
Mexaquesadilla
A folded flour tortilla, stuffed with mozzarella and mex-mix-cheese, jalapeños, onions and scallions. Served with fries.
Enchiladas de Mole
Tortilla stuffed with tender chicken and smothered in an ancient salsa from La Costa Chica, Guerrero (Mole Colorado) topped with sour cream, queso fresco, slices of avocado, raw red onion and toasted sesame seeds.
Picadita
3 homemade masa cake topped with refried beans, a mixture of chorizo and potatoes, lettuce, sour cream and queso fresco.
Burrito
White rice, refried beans, Mexican mix cheese, dry chiles crema, avocado, pico de gallo.

Appetizers
Creamy Nopalito Soup
Cactus blended with cream cheese, sour cream, serrano, onion, garlic, cilantro and chicken stock, topped with fried tortilla chips, queso fresco, cilantro and Chile ancho powder
Tlaloc Crudo
Sashimi grade raw tuna dipped in a ponzu sauce, topped with radish, cilantro, toasted sesame seeds and fried serrano.
Spicy Camohtli
Fried potatoes drizzled with spicy garlic oil, topped with Sriracha mayo, green scallions, sesame seed, and chili powder.
Camarones Al Ajillo
Shrimp cooked with a generous amount of garlic in olive oil, spiced with Chile de arbol, black pepper and apple cider vinegar, topped with toasted sesame seeds, cilantro and Chile guajillo powder. Served with bread.
Tuna Tostada
A crispy corn tortilla spread with spicy mayo, topped with tuna chunks, toasted sesame seeds, sliced avocado and fried onions.
Fall salad
Spring mix, red onion, peanuts, apple, mandarins, Serrano and raisin vinaigrette
Broccoli salad
Roasted broccoli, avocado, cilantro, sesame seeds and garlic-soy sauce dressing.
Shrimp tostada
Shrimp cured in lime juice, celery, green scallions, cilantro, red onion, green oil, radish and creamy jalapeño sauce.

Entrees
Parrillada Mexicana
12 oz. Grilled NY steak, chicken and chorizo, served with salsa macha, nopalito salad, charred scallions, charred jalapeno, guacamole, radish and warm corn tortillas.
Mole de Pollo
Guerrero house-made mole Colorado (red mole) over a chicken breast and topping with toasted sesame seeds, served with white rice, beans, and tortillas.

Taco Bar
Taco de Pollo
Grilled chicken marinated with a dry chiles adobo, garnished with guajillo-pineapple puree, chopped cilantro and crispy shallots.
Taco de Bistec
Grilled seasoned beef meat, over crispy and melted cheese, topped with sauteed onions and jalapenos, slice avocado and cilantro.
Shrimp Taco
Fried shrimp tempura, esquite, topped with dry chiles cream, cotija cheese and Chile ancho powder.
Taco al Pastor
Thinly sliced marinated pork, topped with grilled pineapple slices, chopped onion and cilantro.
Butternut squash Taco
Roasted butternut and butternut puree, topped with grilled corn, red onion slices, fried serranos, cilantro and Chile ancho powder.

Desserts
Mazapan Cheesecake
Creamy mixture made with cream cheese and mazapan Mexican peanut candy topped with mazapan crumbs and strawberry sauce.

Kids Menu
Kids Quesadilla
1 folder flour tortilla filled with mozzarella and Oaxaca cheese and fries.
Kids Chicken Nuggets
Breaded fried chicken and fries.

Sides
White Rice
Refritos
Esquite
Corn, chipotle mayo, cotija cheese, lime juice, epazote, Serrano.

Beverages
Soda
Choice of flavor.
Aguas Frescas
Choice of flavor.
St. Pelegrino

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Recent Reviews

I highly recommend El Mictlan! I ordered the ceviche and the lamb tacos, I was not disappointed. The ceviche had large chunks of shrimp and octopus, the tacos were juicy and tender and the verde sauce on the side added the perfect amount of brightness, with both dishes having just the right amount of heat. Would love to eat here again in the future!
June 2025
The food at this Mexican restaurant is quite good, offering a diverse selection of dishes from risotto to octopus. While some options may not be entirely traditional, the restaurant adds its own unique twist that works well. The space is on the smaller side, so if you’re planning to come with a large group, it’s best to call ahead to check for availability. Keep in mind that due to the limited size of the kitchen, orders may take a bit longer during busy times, so a little...
June 2025
a year or 2 ago I left a 5 star review without any description, but I love this place so much I have to say more - and I have a lot to say. it's actually my favorite restaurant in the city. I've been going to this restaurant semi regularly for the past 2 years, both dine in and takeout, and I have never gotten a bad dish. some weren't my favorite, but it's just a personal preference thing - not an issue with quality or preparation. my absolute favorite dishes...
May 2025

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El Mictlan BYOB Restaurant

2053 S Beechwood St, Philadelphia, PA 19145
(267) 876-7012