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

1. El Vez

8.9
121 S 13th St (at Sansom St), Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · Center City East · 300 tips and reviews

Kevin M.Kevin Maguire: The crispy mahi-mahi tacos are the best. They pair great with a pitcher of golden margaritas

Matthew C.Matthew Cool: Go with the Pibil pork tacos and El Vez "the original" guacamole

Taylor K.Taylor Kiely: Mahi mahi fish tacos and frozen blood orange margarita was amazing!

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

2. Loco Pez

8.7
2401 E Norris St (at Cedar St & Susquehanna St), Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · North Philadelphia · 73 tips and reviews

Louisa E.Louisa Engle: Yum! Try the mushroom or shrimp tacos and the nachos! Little tacos for cheap! Also homemade salsas and Cholula!

claarrrclaarrr: Shrimp tacos are amazing! Tried the tostadas for the first time and they were wonderful as well. Made a great appetizer to share with the table.

DavidDavid: All the tacos! And all the tequila! (You get a sangrita with your shot. Sip it.)

El Rey is one of The 15 Best Places for Tacos in Philadelphia.

3. El Rey

8.7
2013 Chestnut St (at 20th St), Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · Center City West · 113 tips and reviews

David B.David Budimir: Best taco happy hour on the city.

Brandon C.Brandon Cain: One of my favorite Mexican restaurants in the philly/Jersey area. Great happy hour deals on food & drinks. Tacos are amazing. Don't skip those. Guacamole here is simple & amazing.

Pablo V.Pablo Vladimir: Happy Hour, Happy Hour, HAPPY HOUR! Dollar taco's and discount beer and drinks! Service is great too, they make splitting checks really easy!

South Philadelphia Tap Room is one of The 15 Best Places for Tacos in Philadelphia.

4. South Philadelphia Tap Room

8.8
1509 Mifflin St (btwn 15th St & 16th St), Philadelphia, PA
Gastropub · Point Breeze · 129 tips and reviews

Jim_McJim_Mc: get the wild boar tacos and cheesesteak sliders, especially during happy hour when they are half off

FoodspottingFoodspotting: Try the Wild Boar Tacos

DeniceDenice: Gnocchi and shrimp, fish taco, burger, short rib app!

Buena Onda is one of The 15 Best Places for Tacos in Philadelphia.

5. Buena Onda

8.1
1901 Callowhill St (at 20th St), Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · Fairmount - Art Museum · 24 tips and reviews

Sarah T.Sarah Thomas: The mahi mahi tacos are incredible! And at 3.50 a taco? What a great deal!

Sarah T.Sarah Thomas: Shrimp tacos and mahi mahi tacos are phenomenal!

Kit R.Kit Rojas: Garces does it again. Tasty culinary twists on classic Mexican tacos, with focus on seafood. Great place to chill out and eat with friends.

Mission Taqueria is one of The 15 Best Places for Tacos in Philadelphia.

6. Mission Taqueria

8.5
1516 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA
Taco Restaurant · Center City West · 26 tips and reviews

Joe M.Joe Montes: The vibe and decor is very modern and hip. The guava margarita and pork al pastor tacos were amazing!

Mike C.Mike Chau: Don't miss this beautiful space, located behind a door leading up a stairway offering a bright, lively interior with excellent Mexican food, including a giant tray of nachos and delicious tacos.

Jody W.Jody Wasbro: Enjoyed Taco Tuesday where you get a free marg with an order of 3 tacos. Great food and bev. Just wish there was an option to mix and match tacos

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

7. Taco Riendo

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

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

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.

Tom F.Tom Federman: This tacqueria is an absolute treasure. The food is authentic. The pozole (spicy chicken soup with hominy) is maybe the best hangover cure ever. Can't go wrong with beef tacos, chiles relleno etc

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

8. La Calaca Feliz

8.7
2321 Fairmount Ave (btwn 23rd St & 24th St), Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · Fairmount - Art Museum · 46 tips and reviews

Eric W.Eric Walter: Loved the fish tacos. The pulled pork tacos are also amazing.

DanielDaniel: Legit Mexican food. Delicious tacos, sublime margaritas with fresh fruits. Best service ever.

ErinErin: Calabaza soup is delicious and has a spicy kick! The cauliflower tacos are also a great choice!

Revolution Taco is one of The 15 Best Places for Tacos in Philadelphia.

9. Revolution Taco

8.2
2015 Walnut St (btwn 20th & 21st St), Philadelphia, PA
Taco Restaurant · Center City West · 12 tips and reviews

Patrick W.Patrick W: Legitimately delicious tacos. The brisket tacos are awesome and their line of salsas make for a great pairing. I found the orange citrus habañero to be the best for those that like spicy.

Kartik S.Kartik Sathappan: Try the pickled mushroom & duck taco on a scallion pancake, unique and delicious!

Robert S.Robert Spinrad: Excellent tacos. We went with the Chicken Tinga and Korean Short Rib. They also have House-Made Chorizo, Roast Duck, Weekly Fish, Vegan, & more. Nice assortment of salsas and hot sauces.

Los Gallos is one of The 15 Best Places for Tacos in Philadelphia.

10. Los Gallos

8.7
951 Wolf St (at 10th St), Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · South Philadelphia East · 31 tips and reviews

Michelle M.Michelle Mirzoian: The Tacos a la Plancha are amazing and the real deal are the Tacos x 3 are a steal at $5.50.

Es K.Es K.: Must try their pescado tacos rancheros or their camrones tacos rancheros. Their guacamole and chips are also fabulous!

Breanna P.Breanna Perry: This place is brilliant. Best authentic tacos in Philly!

El Jarocho is one of The 15 Best Places for Tacos in Philadelphia.

11. El Jarocho

8.9
1138 S 13th St (at Ellsworth St.), Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · Bella Vista - Southwark · 33 tips and reviews

Powen S.Powen Shiah: get the tacos! treat yourself to a glass of jamaica (a hibiscus drink).

Brett A. B.Brett A. Bumgarner: 3 delicious tacos for so cheap...oh! And the tostadas! - with that salsa!

Mo Y.Mo Young: Go to El Jarocho to have the best Mexican in Philly! Small, mom and pop spot but has the best tacos in the city! Avaliable via grubhub.com!

Cantina Dos Segundos is one of The 15 Best Places for Tacos in Philadelphia.

12. Cantina Dos Segundos

8.6
931 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 131 tips and reviews

Jill R.Jill R: Their veggie chorizo is awesome. The veggie chorizo and potato tacos are the best. If they don't have those the vegan beef are good runner up.

Lillia A.Lillia Andrules: If you haven't tried the tilapia tacos yet, you're missing out! x

Lillia A.Lillia Andrules: If you come for dinner you must get the tilapia tacos, they're fresh, a bit spicy and amazing. Make sure you also try the asombroso de la rosa tequila or one of the craft made mezcals!

José Pistola's is one of The 15 Best Places for Tacos in Philadelphia.

13. José Pistola's

8.2
263 S 15th St (at Bach Pl), Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · 97 tips and reviews

Margo K.Margo K.: Get the tempura fried grouper tacos w/ spicy mayo. Yeah. Do it.

Justine C.Justine Campbell: Go on Saturday, Buddy, the downstairs bartender is the man. The carnitas nachos and the fish tacos are delicious!

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: Commenter Pick: "Jose Pistola’s Grouper Tacos are the best fish tacos on the east coast. There isn’t a close second." Read more.

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

14. Taqueria La Veracruzana

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

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.

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

Brendan R.Brendan Rastetter: Great Mexican food! They make killer carnitas tacos.

Cantina Los Caballitos is one of The 15 Best Places for Tacos in Philadelphia.

15. Cantina Los Caballitos

8.3
1651 E Passyunk Ave (at Morris St), Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · Bella Vista - Southwark · 136 tips and reviews

Lisa R.Lisa R: The tacos are delicious and are large portions. Try to hold off on the chips if you can to save room for the food!! Check out www.phillyposts.com for more tips! @phillyposts

K F.K Frame: Tacos with vegan beef and sour cream= delish.

Allison B.Allison Braham: Watermelon Margaritas are amazing, taco orders are huge!