Great service Small selection but fast and tasty. Very noisy when the doors are closed
Deanna Thorpe
Went before a concert next door at Union Transfer. Everything was delicious!! We had to sit at the bar b/c of reservations, but loved it just the same, and had great service! We just ordered a bunch of apps and two types of tacos to share between three people, oh, and the tres leches for dessert, which was melt-in-your-mouth good. Will definitely go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alexander Fletcher
A pretty cool gas station themed Mexican restaurant. Visited for happy hour and the prices and specials were fantastic! Only tried the Mexican hot dog and it was super tasty, and came out auspiciously fast. Would definitely like to come back for some actual food!
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
Mary Ann Sallas
Mediocre food, inattentive service. Really made a point of asking that my food not have cilantro. Came out covered.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Ashley McNamee
The food was a bit on the spicier side, but very flavorful. And the tres leches was to die for.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
saugat ghimire
Food, service, atmosphere were all great! Only thing was that the plates were sticky—probably by design. It was odd but nbd because food was amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sarah Karper
My partner had a birthday brunch at La Chinesca in the summer. We had a party of eight and brought our own dessert (lemon tiramisu). I ordered the salt and pepper squid caesar salad based on a recommendation from a friend.
The salad was fantastic and big enough to share between two people! Also pictured is the churro french toast and the burrito mojado. The plated the tiramisu really well too. I enjoyed the atmosphere of the place, and I’m looking forward to my next visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bee Zee
We had a few different things off the menu and shared. Everything was amazing. All of the ingredients were fresh, the servers had great recommendations, and the service was prompt. We will definitely be back in the warmer months to enjoy the outdoor seating.
Aidan Harty
Really cool spot. We had a group of 6 and ate in the basement. I highly recommend the Duck Quesadilla.
Beyond adorable. A favorite spot with a great twist on normal Mexican fare with Asian fusion.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tim Hoover
Absolutely mind blowing place. The ambiance and food were top notch. Ordered a handful of things and they were all good. The margaritas were also very good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael C. Upton
One of the most underrated eateries in Philly!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Keeks
La Chinesca is trying to bring Mexican and Chinese fusion together. They say their food is based in Mexicali, which is a city in northern Mexico with the biggest Chinese immigrant population!
We got Tijuana street dog as appetizer, and let me tell you, this is a must get! The sausage was juicy in a mixture of chilis and cilantros, almost similar to the toppings of banh mi. For the two mains, we got grilled duck quesadillas which mimic Peking duck with its oyster sauce and salsa macha. I think, personally, the duck didn’t stand out and was shadowed by the sauce. The char siu tacos were a bit dry and would benefit from a salsa. On the good note, the customer service was great. They offered my puppy some water while we sat outside in the patio. I’d go back again and try other things for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Kristen Footo
This is a properly hyped restaurant! The atmosphere is fun, but relaxed. The menu is curated and intentional. The service was attentive, not rushed. Every bite of food was delicious - not one bad bite. I was blown away. I went with a pescatarian friend, so I did not eat a meat dish. We ordered the wonton chips and three dips (red salsa, salsa verde and duck sauce) the chips were crispy and salty, and the dips were so well done. We ordered the tuna tostada which was a great mix of texture and flavor. The macha crisp had great spice and the tuna was delicious. We ordered the fish tacos and the avocado tacos - both different and delicious. The orders had three tacle each of small corn tortillas, the fish was lightly spicy, and the avocado was fried but refreshingly light. For drink I had their take on a dirty martini which was an elevated and interesting experience for a simple cocktail. Finally we ended with 3 church's and chocolate sauce, the churros were light and airy on the inside, crispy and sugar coated on the outside and the chocolate sauce was great quality. Altogether our meal was $55 per person and the portions were filling. I was pleasantly surprised by the restaurant meeting it's very highly hyped expectation. I'll go again and you should feel compelled to try it out!
Great service
Small selection but fast and tasty. Very noisy when the doors are closed
Went before a concert next door at Union Transfer. Everything was delicious!! We had to sit at the bar b/c of reservations, but loved it just the same, and had great service! We just ordered a bunch of apps and two types of tacos to share between three people, oh, and the tres leches for dessert, which was melt-in-your-mouth good. Will definitely go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A pretty cool gas station themed Mexican restaurant. Visited for happy hour and the prices and specials were fantastic! Only tried the Mexican hot dog and it was super tasty, and came out auspiciously fast. Would definitely like to come back for some actual food!
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
Mediocre food, inattentive service. Really made a point of asking that my food not have cilantro. Came out covered.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
The food was a bit on the spicier side, but very flavorful. And the tres leches was to die for.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food, service, atmosphere were all great! Only thing was that the plates were sticky—probably by design. It was odd but nbd because food was amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My partner had a birthday brunch at La Chinesca in the summer. We had a party of eight and brought our own dessert (lemon tiramisu). I ordered the salt and pepper squid caesar salad based on a recommendation from a friend.
The salad was fantastic and big enough to share between two people! Also pictured is the churro french toast and the burrito mojado. The plated the tiramisu really well too. I enjoyed the atmosphere of the place, and I’m looking forward to my next visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had a few different things off the menu and shared. Everything was amazing. All of the ingredients were fresh, the servers had great recommendations, and the service was prompt. We will definitely be back in the warmer months to enjoy the outdoor seating.
Really cool spot. We had a group of 6 and ate in the basement. I highly recommend the Duck Quesadilla.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Wonton Chips, Grilled Duck Quesadillas
Great, cool spot with interesting, very well executed food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Beyond adorable. A favorite spot with a great twist on normal Mexican fare with Asian fusion.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely mind blowing place. The ambiance and food were top notch. Ordered a handful of things and they were all good. The margaritas were also very good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the most underrated eateries in Philly!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
La Chinesca is trying to bring Mexican and Chinese fusion together. They say their food is based in Mexicali, which is a city in northern Mexico with the biggest Chinese immigrant population!
We got Tijuana street dog as appetizer, and let me tell you, this is a must get! The sausage was juicy in a mixture of chilis and cilantros, almost similar to the toppings of banh mi. For the two mains, we got grilled duck quesadillas which mimic Peking duck with its oyster sauce and salsa macha. I think, personally, the duck didn’t stand out and was shadowed by the sauce. The char siu tacos were a bit dry and would benefit from a salsa. On the good note, the customer service was great. They offered my puppy some water while we sat outside in the patio. I’d go back again and try other things for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
This is a properly hyped restaurant! The atmosphere is fun, but relaxed. The menu is curated and intentional. The service was attentive, not rushed. Every bite of food was delicious - not one bad bite. I was blown away.
I went with a pescatarian friend, so I did not eat a meat dish. We ordered the wonton chips and three dips (red salsa, salsa verde and duck sauce) the chips were crispy and salty, and the dips were so well done. We ordered the tuna tostada which was a great mix of texture and flavor. The macha crisp had great spice and the tuna was delicious. We ordered the fish tacos and the avocado tacos - both different and delicious. The orders had three tacle each of small corn tortillas, the fish was lightly spicy, and the avocado was fried but refreshingly light. For drink I had their take on a dirty martini which was an elevated and interesting experience for a simple cocktail. Finally we ended with 3 church's and chocolate sauce, the churros were light and airy on the inside, crispy and sugar coated on the outside and the chocolate sauce was great quality. Altogether our meal was $55 per person and the portions were filling. I was pleasantly surprised by the restaurant meeting it's very highly hyped expectation. I'll go again and you should feel compelled to try it out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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