Philadelphia, PA—Are you searching for the ultimate Philadelphia frankenfood? Look no further; it's The Philly Taco, a combination of a Philly cheesesteak and a slice of pizza. The combo gets its origins on South Street, where foodies of all kinds head over to Jim's Steaks and Lorenzo's Pizza for their steaks and pizza. Just wrap your Jim's steak in your Lorenzo slice, and you just made The Philly Taco or South Street Sushi.
The Philly Taco or South Street Sushi
So, whether you call it The Philly Taco or South Street Sushi, this is the ultimate foodie bucket list item and a must-try for the diehard Philly foodie when visiting South Street.
What's a Philly Taco?
First, head on over to Jim's Steaks to get your cheesesteak, and then you run over to Lorenzo's and Son's Pizza and get your oversized slice of pizza, just a block away. Getting your pizza last is essential, so it's hot when you pile on the cheesesteak. Your next decision is how to assemble your taco. One way is to place your cheesesteak perpendicular to the pizza crust like an authentic Philly Taco or wrap the pizza around the steak like a pig-in-a-blanket, a/k/a The South Street Sushi. Whatever you choose, Enjoy!
"Philly Taco" Jim's Steak wrapped in a Lorenzo's Pizza
Two ways to build your Philly taco - Lay the steak down the middle of the slice, lengthwise, and eat it like a great giant pig in a blanket, which you will feel like later when you're in bed, and this food baby is rolling around your belly.
Tip: Bring a friend to share.
Jim's Steaks - Jim's Steaks Philadelphia’s South Street Cheesesteak Tradition: South Street is one of Philadelphia’s most well-known melting pots. Here, visitors and residents, teenagers and adults, preppies and punk rockers, artists and attorneys mix happily. The street is always buzzing, whether you visit on a Tuesday afternoon or a Friday night.
Lorenzo and Sons - Lorenzo and Sons, a massive mural of its namesake, marks this late-night takeout for jumbo cheese slices & varied pies. These oversized slices served after-hours are why this pie shop has been a South Street staple for decades—the rules here: no credit cards, no toppings, no utensils, and no pretense.
The Best of Philadelphia's Ginormous Foods - Are you searching for enormous foods in Philly? How about The Whale, a 14-pound bagel leviathan brimming with smoked salmon and whitefish salad at Spread Bagelry, or the 9-pound superhero sandwich, a pile-up of bacon, pork, and cheese at Jake's Sandwich Board? Finish things off with the Car 23, a trolley-shaped loaf of French toast stuffed with berries and cream cheese at the Trolley Car Diner.
Philadelphia's South Street Guide - welcomes more than just hippies these days. Shoppers searching for a statement-making look, visitors hungry for an authentic Philly cheesesteak, and music lovers who want to catch an up-and-coming band head to the storied boulevard. Ethnically diverse restaurants, bars that keep the party going long after dessert, and galleries and performance spaces help make South Street the place where everyone meets.
South Philadelphia Cheesesteak Guide
- In Philly, cheesesteaks are a civic icon, a tourist draw, and a cultural obsession. Often imitated worldwide, the cheesesteak is rarely duplicated successfully outside of Philadelphia. Here are a few of the best South Philly cheesesteak locations.
