8.3
2201 Christian St (at 22nd St), Philadelphia, PA
Bar · Graduate Hospital · 122 tips and reviews
Thanos:Half off pork Sundays rocks!! Try the carnitas. Squeeze on some lime and good to go!
Sara C.:How they manage to fit so much pork in those carnitas, I don't know! They're the best.
Laurie Satran:One of my two favorite neighborhood bars. Good, comforting food, cool and attentive staff, a little noisy, but the beer selection makes up for it. Try the carnitas. They will make you happy.
2.La Calaca Feliz
8.3
2321 Fairmount Ave (btwn 23rd St & 24th St), Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · Fairmount - Art Museum · 46 tips and reviews
6abc:Featured on FYI Philly - Check out the electric drink menu... all drinks are named after Grateful Dead songs! Also, try the classic Carnitas Taco!
Aileen Tse:absolutely have to get the carnitas tacos. they are unbelievable!
Sophia P.:Carnitas tacos were on point.
3.El Jarocho
8.7
1138 S 13th St (at Ellsworth St.), Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · Bella Vista - Southwark · 33 tips and reviews
Chefs Feed:Monica Glass, chef of Clio (Boston), eats here on her nights off. She loves the Carnitas & chorizo tacos. Read more.
Brendan Rastetter:The tacos are some of the best I've had in Philly. Order the carnitas and the chorizo, my favorites.
ᴡᴡᴡ.Matt.linodrvs.ru H:Amazing burritos. Gave me 4 containers of diffrent sauces too! As a condiment king this was greatly appreciated!
4.Taqueria La Veracruzana
8.2
908 Washington Ave (btw 9th & 10th), Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · Bella Vista - Southwark · 38 tips and reviews
Jane Pauley:Tacos carnitas & enchiladas verdes. Get them.
Brendan Rastetter:Great Mexican food! They make killer carnitas tacos.
Chefs Feed:Erin O'Shea, chef of Percy Street Barbecue, eats here on her nights off. She loves the Carnitas tacos. Read more.
5.José Pistola's
8.2
263 S 15th St (at Bach Pl), Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · 97 tips and reviews
Justine Campbell:Go on Saturday, Buddy, the downstairs bartender is the man. The carnitas nachos and the fish tacos are delicious!
Joe Czeiner:Carnitas Steam Buns !
Dave Johnson:Get the carnitas pork buns and the queso dip
6.Cantina Los Caballitos
8.3
1651 E Passyunk Ave (at Morris St), Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · Bella Vista - Southwark · 136 tips and reviews
Doug Soehl:can't go wrong with pork carnitas burrito
Sonny Kwok:Love the pork carnitas tacos, long wait on Fridays tho
Kristen Forbriger:fajitas are the best. great vegetarian/vegan, and mararitas. Read more.
7.Sancho Pistola's
8.4
19 W Girard Ave (at Leopard St), Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 35 tips and reviews
Travis Truman:Carnitas steam buns and the mezcal mule are outta sight.
Marco Esquandolas:Carnitas steam buns
Megan 🐶:Korean Rib is amazing. happy hour on weekends too!
8.Cafe Ynez
8.3
2025 Washington Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · Graduate Hospital · 13 tips and reviews
Rich:The burritos are amazing. The carnita cemita is one of my favorites. They also do delivery, even breakfast!!
Patrick W:Great, friendly service and cool authentic feel. Great value given the reasonable prices.
Rj Bravo:The rice and eggs con chorizo were great. We also had the Chilaquiles and they reminded me of home!
9.Mission Taqueria
8.6
1516 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA
Taco Restaurant · Center City West · 26 tips and reviews
Daniel Silva:Great mexican place. the atmosphere was awesome and the food was really authentic. Take the Carnitas they are to die for
Becki Frieiefnfn:The new beet cauliflower tacos are excellent, as were the 3 for $9 salsas and bottomless chips ! Dessert rotates weekly and the pina colossus for 2 was brilliant with notes of cinnamon & other flavors
Michael Hicks:Drinks were decent, favorite was the mission old fashioned; fun open environment, however was almost too busy with multiple large groups
10.Lolita
7.6
106 S 13th St (btw Chestnut & Sansom St), Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · Center City East · 71 tips and reviews
Amanda Gahagan:Fantastic service. Drinks were delivered within 2 minutes of placing the order and the dishes were timed perfectly. Attentive without being overbearing. And the food? Delicious! Try the carnitas tacos
Matthew Williams:Great Carnitas Tacos...
Katrina Arey (Croswell):Amazing everything! Drinks, tacos, guacamole, and don't forget the mexican corn!
11.Cantina Dos Segundos
8.7
931 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 131 tips and reviews
Kristie Grey:The carnita chimichanga was this perfect, lightly fried pocket of awesome. The salsa for the chips are excellent as well (and make a great chimichanga dipping sauce)
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.
Jeffrey Slick:get free chips and salsa.
12.Union Taco
7.1
4229 Main St, Philadelphia, PA
Taco Restaurant · Manayunk · 4 tips and reviews
Lance Lacoff:Friendly staff and tasty tacos (good portions, too) - enjoyed the pork carnitas and fried fish! Recommended and will be back - plenty more to try plus fresh guac.
Dan A:Delicious! Just don't order later at night on weekends. They're probably stretched thin at those times, and it shows. Otherwise, you can't go wrong.
Pamela Waters:Simple menu, simple, casual space. Totally awesome food!
13.Distrito
7.7
3945 Chestnut St (at 40th St), Philadelphia, PA
Tapas Restaurant · Spruce Hill · 105 tips and reviews
Philadelphia Magazine:Don’t miss the pork-tastic chilango huarache: Think carnitas, chorizo and Serrano ham. Read more.
Food Network:For authentic Mexican cuisine try Distrito, Jose Garces's restaurant serving Traditional Guacamole, Carnitas Tacos and Ceviche.
Abigail Koffler:Try kegs and eggs brunch for $10 or the two course $21 brunch! Great sweet and savory options (get the Granada and tortilla soup).
14.El Vez
8.8
121 S 13th St (at Sansom St), Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · Center City East · 300 tips and reviews
Vickie W:Carnitas tacos, chicken enchiladas, macho nachos, The end.
Jeffrey James:Carnitas tacos are amazing! Definitely also get some chips g salsa to share. Good service & great food. Super busy, so be prepared to wait for a table!
Jeffrey James:Carnitas tacos are good. Busy place, so be prepared to wait for a table. Service is friendly & attentive.
15.El Fuego
7.6
723 Walnut St (btwn 7th St & 8th St), Philadelphia, PA
Burrito Restaurant · Center City East · 33 tips and reviews
E A:Carnitas tacos are awesome. Owner is super awesome too, took care of me after a misunderstanding
Sean Calhoun:Steak bowl is where its at! Love it here!!
Jed Singer:And get a steak burrito with all the salsas. Bring a towel.