50 Best Mexican Restaurants in Philadelphia

“Imagine your best local authentic Mexican restaurant but elevate its atmosphere and execution. The tortillas are literally some of the best I have had, so soft and chewy with dimples of char. The proteins are marinated and grilled, with simple but bold flavors expressed in the lingering colors of the sauces. The Remolacha was the sleeper dish. The paste of nuts under the golden beats were a refreshing new type of dish I'd never seen in this type of cuisine. One caveat, the small room makes it quit loud so be prepared to do a little shouting.“

“It’s such a treat to find such a rare gem of original Mexican barbacoa in Philly of all places!“

“What a wonderful brunch! The staff was impressive! Coffee hit the spot and our brunch was wonderful. A small neighborhood spot that fills the neighborhood name totally. Thoroughly enjoyed our brunch!“

“Fantastic!! Queso fundido with chorizo served with flour tortillas was amazing. The birria tacos are definitely worth getting again. And the drinks were delicious and delightful. The Sangre de Bruja and the Purgotorio!!!“

“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. 👍🏻“

“Went here from dinner tonight and this place blew me away! From the second we entered and were met by the host, to the kind server quickly filling our glasses with water while we waited for our table, this place knows how to make you feel special. Our drinks and food were spectacular with the standout dishes being the Tacos de Pescadillas, and the Pollo Encacahuatado but everything was amazing. Dan was the best host, sharing every detail of each dish and drink and making great suggestions. One of the best meals we have had in a long time. Can't wait to come back and try more drinks and dishes!“

“Shrimp Tacos crazy good… crab guacamole delish“

“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.“

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

“El mejor en comida mexicana“

“Awesome food and staff always fresh delicious ingredients!“

“amazing food and service every single time!!“

“This is a special gem in the city of Philadelphia. I can not express how hoog my burrito was; the soft rice, creamy avocado, tasty meat, wrapped in a good tortilla. The green salse complimented it perfectly and had my taste buds singing.

I also ordered the horchata and a matcha. The drinks are just as good as their food. The matcha had that ice earthy quality without being grassy. They honestly do it better than some shops dedicated to matcha.

This horchatta was also the best over ever had.

I can't believe I had not come soon!“

“Real Mexican tasty food. All the flavors are consistently rich and well balanced. I recommend the crunchy Quesabirria tacos with the beef sauce. Try the Tamarind juice. As a small signs says: Love is the best ingredient. They have place for almost 20 seated people, hoping to see it getting bigger in the next few years.“

“Todo super, y excelente servicio!“

“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👍“

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

“Ama would be a viral must go to in Mexico City. The fact it’s here in Philly is a gift. Ama never disappoints. The food is highly elevated Mexican cuisine. It’s like being in a Mexican family home and served the best of the best. My favorite is the Tuna Tostada. The swordfish tacos are elite. I highly recommend the Lamb Neck Birria. It’s so freaking good. The staff is super friendly and attentive. The owner and his wife are there most nights and run a beautiful, inviting restaurant.“

“Pretty atmosphere and good food“

“Muy bonito ambiente agradable lo recomiendo 💯“

“Birriadillas are excelente!♥️“

“This San Diego native gives their California burrito five full stars. It’s almost impossible to find a burrito spot on the east coast that doesn’t just fill with rice and beans, let alone that gets the carne asada right. But Cholula gri got it right. Thank you to the staff and workers here for making something so delicious.“

“Excellent food. Good service“

“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 !!“

“Service was excellent! This was my first time here, and the staff made the entire experience enjoyable. They took the time to make sure I chose something I would like and explained everything I was getting, which I really appreciated. Everyone was friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable. I’ll definitely be back the next time I’m in town!“

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

“I stopped into this spot after Joel, the owner, had posted it out on another platform. The street tacos were deliciously messy. There was such a great portion of meat on each taco I was only able to eat 3 of 4. The ability to customize my taco was wonderful! Ask for extra napkins + limes. I will be returning often here for sure. Plus, they cater! And there are even delivery options. Great local, neighborhood spot! 5 out of 5!“

“One of my favorite places to eat! Well-crafted food with a sense of adventure. Always delicious. Incredible margaritas too. Service is attentive (calling you out, Alex- you are wonderful!). Can’t go wrong.“

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

“This place has the best Mexican food, I’ve been coming here for 2 years and it’s delicious every time. I love to see how they’re getting more popular because they definitely deserve the hype. I had a party of 13 people here and it did not disappoint. 5/5 stars“

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

“Been going there for a while and I have nothing bad to say about it“

“La Chingada was absolutely AMAZING. The food was spectacular — everything was full of flavor, fresh, and honestly one of the best meals we’ve had in a long time. The owner was so friendly and welcoming and made the whole experience even better. He even gave us a free dessert that’s coming out this summer, and it was SO good. You can really tell they care about their customers and the quality of their food. This is definitely going to be my favorite restaurant from now on. Highly recommend and can’t wait to come back!“

“No one at my table had any complaints just compliments. Everything was so, so good. The staff were lovely. Highly, highly recommend.“

“The best Birria Tacos 🌮 !!!!😋🤤“

“The customer service at this place was exceptional. The food was tasty, the environment was friendly and family oriented, and I really enjoyed the food. It was seasoned to maximum taste. I ate half of the menu, and when the bill came at the end, it was very affordable. I almost couldn’t believe it. I will highly recommend this place to anybody asking them selves. You will love it.“

“Good food and friendly service. Portion sizes are great for teens who love to eat!“

“Come here multiple times and have had a great time as usual! 🌮✨ Food is very good. 😋 The staff is always friendly and understanding. 🤗 This is one of my favorite Mexican restaurants! 🌶 Unlike the other place I went to last week, which was a mess and all over the place, this place can do no wrong. 🙌🏽🔥“

“Everything was wonderful for my Birthday. Service was really on point.“

“Beautiful atmosphere , fun foods with great flavor“

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

“I come here at least twice a week it’s so good! Can’t go wrong with your order whether it’s a Katsu platter or fish burrito (my personal favorite) and one of few food trucks you can order ahead!“

“We came here for the gluten free churros as we have never found any anywhere else, figured this could be a once in a lifetime find. It was happy hour so we had drinks and tacos too! Loved the beef barbacoa toco. This restaurant is 100% gluten free so no chance of cross contamination. Staff is very friendly in this light and airy establishment.“

“Love this place, best suadero tacos around“

“The best Mexican food I’ve ever eaten“

“Our waitress Yesenia was great! Everything was delicious. The meats were delicious and cooked to the perfect temperature. The shrimp broth was phenomenal. And for dessert, the tres leches cake was the best. I would leave 10/5 stars if I could. Thank you very much, Tamalex!“

“Owners are super nice! Food is always delicious and worth it! Clean restaurant.“

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

“Me encanta la comida y el servicio es muy bueno“

“Amazing, delicious. creative food!❤️“