1. Taqueria Amor
8.2
4410 Main St (btwn Gay St & Levering St), Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · Manayunk · 27 tips and reviews
Philly.com: Try Mezcal Vago Espadin - vivid citrus, mingling with anise, mint, & a creamy cocoa-nib finish that lingers, with true agave luxury. This is a sipper, not a slammer. Read more.
Jenn Demarais: Chicken nachos will spoil you for all other nachos. Try their fresh margaritas with whatever fruit addition they have. Always delicious and never syrupy.
Andrea Duffy: Have the Three Chiles Margarita! Chili slices in your glass, chili powder in the salt on your rim. Made of Delicious, Delicious Fire.
2. HipCityVeg
8.6
127 S 18th St (at Sansom St), Philadelphia, PA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Center City West · 110 tips and reviews
James Lucas: Try the Green Lemonade - Green Lemonade with fresh squeezed lemons, kale juice, lightly sweetened with raw organic agave nectar.
Paulie Minton: Cheese Steaks, Veggie Burgers, fries...ect!!! Everything here is good!!
Philly.com: Rittenhouse Square's premier quick-serve sandwich/salad spot happens to be all-vegan. We love the Ziggy burger and the Groothies. Read more.
3. Tequilas
8.3
1602 Locust St (at 16th St), Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · Rittenhouse Square · 59 tips and reviews
Food & Wine: At his elegant hacienda-style restaurant, owner David Suro, who grew up near agave fields in the Mexican state of Jalisco, serves drinks by mixologist Junior Merino and about 100 tequilas.
Stephanie Reid: roses margarita & empanadas are to die for
Food Network: Check out the owner’s tequila line that’s used in many of the house drinks including Siembra Azul. Via CityEats.com Read more.
5. Amada
8.6
217-219 Chestnut St (at S Bank St), Philadelphia, PA
Tapas Restaurant · Center City East · 171 tips and reviews
Alison T: The duck flatbread is only ok. Try the crab stuffed peppers are a must try. Don't miss the grapefruit, tequila and agave cocktail.
Tanya Brown: Try the "dátiles con almendras" or whatever it was called. Bacon-wrapped dates. YUM!
Eater: While Garces isn't in the kitchen, much of the menu is still full of his spirit. Even though it opened in 2005, getting a reservation is still a challenge 7 years later. [Eater 38 Member]
6. South Bowl
8.7
19 E Oregon Ave (at S Swanson St), Philadelphia, PA
Bowling Alley · Queen Village - Pennsport · 12 tips and reviews
David: Hip spot to have drinks and play some games including bowling, pool, and arcade games. Full service to your lane and since it is away from the city there is ample parking unlike other similar alleys.
mdawaffe: Funnel cake fries.
Adam H: Craft draft beer at good prices ($4.5-$5), parking lot behind, and a second bar upstairs. Identical vibe to North Bowl, but even bigger. Looking forward to checking out the roof deck part in summer.
8. El Poquito
8.7
8201 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · Chestnut Hill · 13 tips and reviews
Adam Rice: Great tacos, great drinks, rotating entrees are often excellent.
Hillary Israeli: Taco Tuesday ftw! Love the brussel sprout tacos.
James Russell: Great atmosphere, drinks, and food. Try one of their margaritas and the Baja tacos. Churros for dessert are incredible.
14. World Cafe Live
9.2
3025 Walnut St (at 31st St), Philadelphia, PA
Music Venue · 79 tips and reviews
Gary Jastrzab: No better place to have lunch on a "day off" Friday. Crystal clear sound, excellent service & food, great talent on stage, & notable waitstaff. How glorious to be in Philadelphia on a day like this!
Bloomingdale's: Finally, a music venue actually designed to be a music venue, with superior sightlines and a sound system producing faithful sound, plus colorful industrial-chic décor. The namesake café’s upstairs
Visit Philly: Every Monday night Upstairs, Boy Wonder (a.k.a. Andre Coles) hosts Philly Rising, an open stage and progressive talent competition. Signups are at 6:30 p.m., performances at 7 pm. Read more.
15. Charlie Was A Sinner
8.6
131 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Center City East · 59 tips and reviews
Cara Schrock: Basil fennel mocktail, ricotta on toast, and beet root dumplings 👌
Kathy Toomey: Great place! Good ambience, delicious food, tasty drinks, wonderful service
Abby K: Very small portions but excellent menu. We came with 5 people but it's probably best with a smaller crowd. Again, the food was amazing, just small.