1. Taco Riendo
8.2
1301 N 5th St (at Thompson St.), Philadelphia, PA
Taco Restaurant · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 36 tips and reviews
Mark Schoneveld: I can't help but get the excellent carne asada tacos con napoles (cactus!) every time I come here. So good.
Carla: The sopes are amazing w/ carne asada, shrimp or chicken!! Sooo fresh! And the pozole (spicy chicken soup) is freaking awesome!!
Alice Ada: amazing burritos....but their tacos --- delicious --- my fave pork enchilada taco with cilantro and onions........yummmmm
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.: The best steak in Philadelphia ... Carne Asada always rare... Always perfect.
Brooke: BEST carne asada - one of my favorite dishes ever.
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.
3. Tequilas
8.3
1602 Locust St (at 16th St), Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · Rittenhouse Square · 59 tips and reviews
thea sinfuego: Great food, ambiance that stresses Mexican Culture, and great servers!!! Try the Carne Asada!
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.
4. El Vez
9.0
121 S 13th St (at Sansom St), Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · Center City East · 300 tips and reviews
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 Papapolyzou: Guacamole with basil is awesome. Try the black bean enchiladas
Visit Philly: A great place to stop for drinks, forget about the featured cocktail list — everybody drinks margaritas.
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.
7. 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.
11. Taqueria Amor
8.2
4410 Main St (btwn Gay St & Levering St), Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · Manayunk · 27 tips and reviews
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.
Philly.com: This place is a much needed update for Mexican street food. Excellent vegetarian options and adventure tacos (grasshopper, chicken skin). Read more.
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.: The service was excellent! Food also! 👌 Bravo
Ingo: Bacon-Bacon Cheeseburger with cheddar & American cheese, crispy bacon & thick-cut roasted smoked pepper bacon and secret sauce
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 😍😍
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 Nguyen: Excellent tacos, rice, & nachos!
Richard: 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 Cardona: Great vegetarian friendly options. Otherwise, as authentic as you're going to find in Center City.
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 Melcher: Amazing tacos! And margaritas. Cash only.
Philly.com: Follow Loco Pez (@locopeztacos) on Twitter to find out when their weekly, very spontaneous, $1 taco night is. Read more.
Eater: The new hotspot for tacos and modern Mexican food that is wowing the critics and locals alike. Follow their Twitter account for random daily dealage on some fantastic food. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.