50 Best Mexican Restaurants in Philadelphia

“Not the best barbacoa I’ve had, but still a good one. Reliable tacos with the usual sauces and toppings. You can pay cash at the counter or use your card at the kiosk. Staff is friendly, but you may need to pay closer attention if you order through the kiosk to make sure your order is being prepared. Happy to support Chef Cristina and her cooking!“

“Food? DELICIOUS. Drinks? AMAZING. Service? TOP NOTCH. Staff? FRIENDLIEST people I've ever had the pleasure of meeting. I will be back. Count on it!“

“The food was fabulous!! Atmosphere was spot on! Love, love, loved it!!“

“Beautiful atmosphere , fun foods with great flavor“

“Food so good I can’t wait to try the rest of the menu. Delicious drinks. Definitely coming back ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Awesome food and staff always fresh delicious ingredients!“

“Shrimp Tacos crazy good… crab guacamole delish“

“Get the brisket nachos , delicious ! Drinks we’re good , service was great , will return !“

“I find it an awesome place to sit outside with great drinks and a great happy hour especially the nachos just wish they added chorizo on the nacho’s for happy hour. Nice to relax here last night was the Phillies game and it was great👍“

“If you’re in Philadelphia and looking for an authentic, flavorful, and heartfelt food experience, you have to visit La Chingonita in Fishtown. The food is absolutely delicious—a perfect fusion of Puerto Rican and Mexican flavors that creates a unique and unforgettable taste.

But what really makes this place stand out goes beyond the food. The owners treat their employees with so much respect and kindness, something that’s truly rare to see. You can feel the positive energy and the family-like atmosphere, and that reflects directly in the service.

The restaurant is also spotless in terms of cleanliness—everything is well taken care of from the kitchen to the dining area.

I highly recommend that everyone go check it out, enjoy this amazing “MexiRican” culinary experience, and support one of the best food ventures in the city. La Chingonita doesn’t just feed your stomach—it feeds your soul.“

“Fantastic meal! For drinks we had a bat bite & mai tai. Everything we tried for food was AMAZING. Service was friendly and great at giving us details about the menu. The neighborhood is not the best so I suggest to Uber here. The food and drinks outweigh the outside world so don’t be scared - get here and try this place!“

“Needed a place to duck into for an hour or so and they were very accommodating. We ordered the papusas and chips and salsa and both were very good. Drinks we ordered were also very refreshing and they had an extensive selection. The menu and reviews made us want to for a full meal.“

“Food is excellent , ingredients & flavor superb. The Owner is truly a sweetheart .. great vibes…curbside service also…“

“Pretty atmosphere and good food“

“everything was amazing!!! get there early and enjoy.“

“Seriously incredible. The chicken tortilla soup is my favorite soup east of the Mississippi. Perfect amount of spice, chicken, crispy torts, and avacado. Have tried majority of different entrees all very good, staff is so welcoming. Never change the soup“

“We went for dinner around 5pm today with a group of 7 and everything was fantastic!!! The food was so fresh and flavorful. You can definitely tell they put love into their food and pride themselves on great presentation. BYOB with great mixers and smoothies. The service was very attentive and friendly. Very cozy inviting atmosphere. Can't wait to go back!!“

“Best tacos and service I’ve ever had!“

“1st time there and can’t wait to go back! Great atmosphere, customer service and outstanding food! Loved the variety and unique tacos. Highly recommend. 👍🏻“

“Had lunch here with my son and the service was great food was fresh and very tasty. Drinks were creative good prices.“

“Food was amazing truly authentic with a warm welcoming environment. A must try! 👌“

“Food, service, presentation and overall experience was excellent.“

“Great food. Great service. Can’t ask for more“

“Todo super, y excelente servicio!“

“My family enjoyed the food we ordered last night. It was our first time ordering from this restaurant. We enjoyed everything and the guacamole was super !!“

“Amazing, delicious. creative food!❤️“

“Absolutely stellar place. It’s vibrant and colorful and the food is perfect. The plantains, chicken tinga tacos, and Cresta guacamole are three knockout dishes but most everything here is going to knock your brain to the back of your skull and have you speaking Spanish by the end of the meal.“

“@halal_mexican is a hidden gem in Philadelphia that has some of the best HALAL Mexican cuisine that I’ve ever tasted. I love that I was able to find a Mexican halal spot. Pictured: -Flautas -Shrimp Chimichanga -Mini Corn on the Cob -Chicken Tacos -Steak Burrito Bowl My favorite item from there has to be the flautas. It’s a deep fried rolled chicken tacos served with pico de gallo and sour cream. Highly recommend this restaurant to all those seeking a tasty mexican restaurant with good service and halal food! Thank you @halal_mexican for being so hospitable and accommodating. I’ll be coming back here next visit“

“I love there grilled Samon rice chpolte sauce onthe side avocado the besttttt“

“Excelente la comida y la atención“

“This is the place to be on Main St. #bestvibeindayunk“

“Been coming here for the past 7 or 8 months. The food never fails. The best burritos I’ve had anywhere. Get the pastor burrito and tell them to put the red sauce inside if you like it spicy. I’m eating the mole enchiladas right now and they’re amazing. The elotes are really good too. I want to try everything on the menu but I can’t stop eating the pastor burrito, it’s so good. Staff is very friendly and the owner is a great guy.“

“Si Taqueria in Philly is awesome! Their tacos are super tasty, with fresh ingredients that make every bite amazing. The marinated chicken and pork are out of this world—so juicy and flavorful. You can really taste the authentic Mexican influence in every dish. And the burrito? It's huge and stuffed with meat, rice and beans. You definitely won't leave hungry. Perfect spot for some yummy Mexican food!"“

“Great lunch spot after Franklin Institute“

“This is a restaurant that will most definitely be a repeat customer to! Authentic Mexican style cooking, a reasonably broad menu that was affordable with large portion sizes.The dining area is somewhat small, there's a lot going on in a small area and it feels crowded and busy. This is easily overlooked by the outstanding quality of the food!“

“Great atmosphere with delicious drinks and food.“

“My most recent visit to Jose Pistola's was amazing. Michael the manager is the reason Jose Pistola's feels like more than just a restaurant or a bar. He is incredibly warm and attentive. You can tell he truly cares about the guests and his staff. Sofia was our waitress and she was spectacular, she made sure to explain everything to us even the specials. I cant wait untill our next visit.“

“Ordered to try something new and it was the best discovery I’ve made since moving to Philadelphia. Always crave it because of how well seasoned and delicious the food is. The quality is on another level.“

“This is definitely a hidden little gem if you are in the area. The margaritas were perfect, the tacos were delicious. We tried the carnitas tacos and the chorizo tacos. The ambiance is warm and inviting. Highly recommend for a quick bite and refreshing beverage.“

“From regular pizza to Mexican pizza and food this place is amazing!“

“Absolutely fantastic food!! Be sure to eat here!!“

“excelente servicio no se diga la comida recomendada al 100%“

“El mejor en comida mexicana“

“Birriadillas are excelente!♥️“

“This place is amazing, shrimp tacos were the bomb, customer service was like no other. Definitely going back! And my margarita was excellent with fresh muddled limes.“

“I’ve been here three times so far and each experience has been a delight. BYOB too! I’ll be back!“

“Great Mexican food! Chips and salsa were extra good! Had the vegan enchilada it was so flavorful! Hubby had the cheese enchilada and someone had the chimichangas they really raved about that! Dined in service was okay.

Vegetarian options: Vegan tacos excellent super flavorful

Kid-friendliness: We had a kid with us they accommodated nicely“

“Didn’t have to decide between church and brunch! I just tried La Catedral for the first time as I’ve been wanting to try this neighborhood spot for awhile. It seems like this place is slept on gem compared to other NoLibs brunch spots. We had the omelette plate and plaintain French toast and it was sooo flavorful and delicious. Will be coming here as my main brunch spot from now on.“