Taco Riendo is one of The 15 Best Places for Carne Asada in Philadelphia.

1. Taco Riendo

8.2
1301 N 5th St (at Thompson St.), Philadelphia, PA
Taco Restaurant · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 36 tips and reviews

Mark S.Mark Schoneveld: I can't help but get the excellent carne asada tacos con napoles (cactus!) every time I come here. So good.

CarlaCarla: The sopes are amazing w/ carne asada, shrimp or chicken!! Sooo fresh! And the pozole (spicy chicken soup) is freaking awesome!!

Alice A.Alice Ada: amazing burritos....but their tacos --- delicious --- my fave pork enchilada taco with cilantro and onions........yummmmm

Lolita is one of The 15 Best Places for Carne Asada in Philadelphia.

2. Lolita

7.6
106 S 13th St (btw Chestnut & Sansom St), Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · Center City East · 71 tips and reviews

Vincent R.Vincent R.: The best steak in Philadelphia ... Carne Asada always rare... Always perfect. 

BrookeBrooke: BEST carne asada - one of my favorite dishes ever.

Ross A.Ross Ahya: The hostess said the carne asada was the signature dish. Marvelous, had it medium rare. Blood orange margarita was delicious refreshing and not too sweet. Service was courteous and efficient.

Tequilas is one of The 15 Best Places for Carne Asada in Philadelphia.

3. Tequilas

8.3
1602 Locust St (at 16th St), Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · Rittenhouse Square · 59 tips and reviews

thea s.thea sinfuego: Great food, ambiance that stresses Mexican Culture, and great servers!!! Try the Carne Asada!

Stephanie R.Stephanie Reid: roses margarita & empanadas are to die for

Food NetworkFood 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.

El Vez is one of The 15 Best Places for Carne Asada in Philadelphia.

4. El Vez

9.0
121 S 13th St (at Sansom St), Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · Center City East · 300 tips and reviews

Fran E.Fran Eppinger: The Carne Asada was straight up delicious, accompanied by some amazing creamed jalapeño corn. Best tres leches cake I've ever eaten. Guac and margaritas were solid as well. Can't miss at this place.

Daphne P.Daphne Papapolyzou: Guacamole with basil is awesome. Try the black bean enchiladas

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: A great place to stop for drinks, forget about the featured cocktail list — everybody drinks margaritas.

Tamalex is one of The 15 Best Places for Carne Asada in Philadelphia.

5. Tamalex

8.5
1163 S 7th St (Federal St), Philadelphia, PA
Latin American Restaurant · Bella Vista - Southwark · 1 tip

Sabrina B.Sabrina Braswell: Try the pupusas!

South Bowl is one of The 15 Best Places for Carne Asada in Philadelphia.

6. South Bowl

8.7
19 E Oregon Ave (at S Swanson St), Philadelphia, PA
Bowling Alley · Queen Village - Pennsport · 12 tips and reviews

DavidDavid: 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.

mdawaffemdawaffe: Funnel cake fries.

Adam H.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.

El Poquito is one of The 15 Best Places for Carne Asada in Philadelphia.

7. El Poquito

8.7
8201 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · Chestnut Hill · 13 tips and reviews

Adam R.Adam Rice: Great tacos, great drinks, rotating entrees are often excellent.

Hillary I.Hillary Israeli: Taco Tuesday ftw! Love the brussel sprout tacos.

James R.James Russell: Great atmosphere, drinks, and food. Try one of their margaritas and the Baja tacos. Churros for dessert are incredible.

Que Chula Es Puebla is one of The 15 Best Places for Carne Asada in Philadelphia.

8. Que Chula Es Puebla

8.5
1356 N 2nd St (at Master St), Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 17 tips and reviews

SonceraiSoncerai: Flautas are great. And I love their rice and brand. Also. Try the mango or guava Boing juice. Great prices too

Thomas M.Thomas Moore: Dank guac.

Paula N.Paula Newman: Fantastic Mexican food!

El Balconcito is one of The 15 Best Places for Carne Asada in Philadelphia.

9. El Balconcito

7.7
658 E Godfrey Ave (Tabor road), Philadelphia, PA
Peruvian Restaurant · Lawncrest · 1 tip

Hoa B.Hoa Bui: Tostones baskets, jalea MixTo, shrimp with garlic sauce

La Calaca Feliz is one of The 15 Best Places for Carne Asada in Philadelphia.

10. La Calaca Feliz

8.8
2321 Fairmount Ave (btwn 23rd St & 24th St), Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · Fairmount - Art Museum · 46 tips and reviews

Brendan V.Brendan Viola: Breakfast nachos are amazing, crazy large portion

Terry B.Terry Berch McNally: my favs include Hamachi Tostada & Chiquita Margarita, and the girls at the bar!

Shawn P.Shawn Peterson: Not one misfire on the menu

Taqueria Amor is one of The 15 Best Places for Carne Asada in Philadelphia.

11. Taqueria Amor

8.2
4410 Main St (btwn Gay St & Levering St), Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · Manayunk · 27 tips and reviews

Jenn D.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 D.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.

Philly.comPhilly.com: This place is a much needed update for Mexican street food. Excellent vegetarian options and adventure tacos (grasshopper, chicken skin). Read more.

The Cheesecake Factory is one of The 15 Best Places for Carne Asada in Philadelphia.

12. The Cheesecake Factory

8.2
1430 Walnut St (at 15th St), Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Avenue of the Arts South · 29 tips and reviews

Pap V.Pap V.: The service was excellent! Food also! 👌 Bravo

IngoIngo: Bacon-Bacon Cheeseburger with cheddar & American cheese, crispy bacon & thick-cut roasted smoked pepper bacon and secret sauce

Hessa A.Hessa Al Zamel: One of the largest Cheese Cake factory Restaurants around the U.S, as i heard.. Their interior design is great + the Staff were very friendly.. As for the food, i always get the Louisiana pasta 😍😍

Taqueria La Veracruzana is one of The 15 Best Places for Carne Asada in Philadelphia.

13. Taqueria La Veracruzana

8.2
908 Washington Ave (btw 9th & 10th), Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · Bella Vista - Southwark · 38 tips and reviews

Jane P.Jane Pauley: Tacos carnitas & enchiladas verdes. Get them.

Chris D.Chris Donahue: $6 Filled Tacos! And u get 3!

34th Street Magazine34th Street Magazine: Don't miss out on the Tacos al Pastor or the Quesadilla de Pollo, and be sure to stop by the corner store next door and buy some tamarind-flavored Jarritos. You'll be glad you did. Read more.

El Azteca Uno is one of The 15 Best Places for Carne Asada in Philadelphia.

14. El Azteca Uno

7.8
714 Chestnut St (at 8th St), Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · Center City East · 24 tips and reviews

Ivy Agnes N.Ivy Agnes Nguyen: Excellent tacos, rice, & nachos!

RichardRichard: Evidently these hating Philadelphians do NOT know what good authentic Mexican cuisine tastes like ... Just go back to El Vez for your bland tasteless gringo-style Mexican food, you haters!!

Rich C.Rich Cardona: Great vegetarian friendly options. Otherwise, as authentic as you're going to find in Center City.

Loco Pez is one of The 15 Best Places for Carne Asada in Philadelphia.

15. Loco Pez

8.6
2401 E Norris St (at Cedar St & Susquehanna St), Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · North Philadelphia · 73 tips and reviews

Lauren M.Lauren Melcher: Amazing tacos! And margaritas. Cash only.

Philly.comPhilly.com: Follow Loco Pez (@locopeztacos) on Twitter to find out when their weekly, very spontaneous, $1 taco night is. Read more.

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