Philadelphia, PA - Tacos are a time-honored Mexican dish of corn, wheat, or flour tortillas with various fillings. Philadelphia has several great taco restaurants, from Mexican eateries offering up this time-honored traditional fare to informal countertop joints.
Taquerias and Tacos in Philadelphia
Philadelphia has several great taco restaurants, from Mexican eateries offering this time-honored traditional fare to informal countertop joints. Tacos are the perfect food; what can be better than a corn tortilla stuffed with grilled meat & topped with salsa, cilantro, onion, and lime?
South Philly Barbacoa – Award-winning Mexican eatery from celebrity chef Cristina Martinez’s, devoted to the time-honored slow-cooked barbacoa tacos and unique toppings. 1140 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Blue Corn – This Mexican eatery offers time-honored Mexican fare and drinks. 940 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Cafe Ynez – A vibrant diner offering Mexican food specializing in rotisserie chicken. 2025 Washington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19146
Café y Chocolate - Cute coffee shop that provides an extensive Mexican menu. 1532 Snyder Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19145
Rosy's Taco Bar - Laid-back, modern taco joint serving the classics, cocktails, and one of the city's best happy hours. 2220 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Los Gallos - This brightly colored BYOB specializes in time-honored tacos with a wide variety of fillings. 951 Wolf St, Philadelphia, PA 19148
Revolution Taco - casual, countertop taqueria specializing in fabulous fillings, such as meat, fish, and vegan choices. 2015 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Jose Pistola's - Artistic Mexican fare offers cheap margarita pitchers during happy hour. 263 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
El Rey – Philly's Stephen Starr’s, laid-back Mexican café and diner, is a must-stop for tacos. 2013 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Sancho Pistola’s – Creative Mexican fare, tequilas, and much more in a casual space. 19 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125
NEW! For 2020
Juno - Mexican-American cuisine presented by Chef Miguel Angel Hernandez Mota and his team. For drink, look for wheel barrels of cocktail pitchers and beers on the ice next to your table, plus infused tequilas, frozen drinks, beers, wines by the tap, craft cocktails, and much more. Spring Arts District at 1033 Spring Garden Street
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Tacos and Taquerias in Philadelphia 
- Tacos are a time-honored Mexican dish comprised of corn, wheat, or flour tortilla with various fillings. Philadelphia has several great taco restaurants, from Mexican eateries offering up this time-honored traditional fare to informal countertop joints.
Fajitas in Philadelphia
- The Fajita is a Tex-Mex and Mexican cuisine consisting of grilled meats, usually served as a taco on a flour or corn tortilla. In Philadelphia, the Fajita can be found at popular restaurants to traditional Mexican joints.
