Great little Mexican spot...actually not that little tho on inside! Great happy hour options too and decent selection of vegan items. read more

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Stopped here during a street festival and was able to snag seating outside. We started off with a tuna tower (unfortunately cannot find this on the menu, so maybe it was a special). The portion was small for the price. We also got tacos and the meat was not juicy, but still flavorful read more

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This time we went was still good, but just didn't feel as on point as normal. Specifically, we weren't feeling the sauce the Calamari was sitting/plates over - taste was a bit overpowering and too thick of a sauce to go with it - and the churros I ordered had a bit of a burnt taste to it. But the Nachos were delicious! I think it was vegan chorizo, but we aren't sure - the menu only listed vegan chorizo as an option, but my boyfriend asked if there was an option for regular chorizo and the bartender said yea and that's how we ordered it. But, because I usually have a strong reaction to pork items (grew up not eating it and don't opt for those types of dishes), I think it was the vegan chorizo. Either way, we both felt it was really good. Overall, still good and we of course we back again in the future. read more

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Amazing Mexican food! Stopped here before Polo and Pan at the Fillmore just for a quick bite. We got guacamole, chips and salsa, street corn, vegan wings, vegan burrito, and I got the carne asada tacos. Everything was so good from start to finish. The margaritas were tasty too. We sat outside had affordable food and good service. If I am ever at that venue I know where I'm stopping first. read more

Cantina Dos Segundos - TACOS CARNE ASADA - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

We stopped by last week to check out their happy hour from 3-6pm on weekdays. We ordered the queso and chips, both empanadas and vegan tostada. The queso tasted like the Tostitos cheese dip... not sure I would order that again but also it's not so bad if you know what to expect? Our favorite was the vegan empanada. The flavor was good, and a pretty solid portion for $3. The tostada was okay, just needed a little bit more lime or something to get that flavor to pop. Solid priced happy hour though, we will be back for more! read more

Cantina Dos Segundos - Happy hour - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Cantina Dos Segundos is located in the northern liberties neighborhood of Philadelphia. Offering all of your favorite classic Mexican dishes. We got a pitcher of their margaritas and they had a spice to them that you won't find in normal margaritas. Their food was delicious we got some nachos as an appetizer and their birria tacos as my main entree. Their tacos was were delicious and comes with the consomme dipping sauce. They have plenty of seating and also have a patio in the back if you are feeling like sitting outdoors. This is a great spot to get dinner or just stop in for margaritas. The staff are very friendly and answered any question we had about the menu. read more

Cantina Dos Segundos - Birria tacos - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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This place is my favorite place for frozen margaritas and delicious Mexican food. Pictured is a frozen guava margarita. It's perfectly balanced and also a strong beverage! read more

Cantina Dos Segundos - Frozen margarita guava flavor - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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The mango shrimp ceviche special was a great choice for me but the waiter we had suggested the soft tacos. This was a bomb suggestion to include tacos. I don't think this dish does as well without hard or soft shell tacos included. I was with a new friend and he enjoyed his meal too. We both had margaritas we enjoyed - he had regular lime on the rocks and I did frozen grapefruit. I didn't mind the chips, but my friend did not care for them. I wasn't like omg, but it wasn't bad for me. One of my fellow reviewer's reviews popping up on the side says he Loves the chips. I remember he also tends to like simpler things usually and I tend to like more complex or experimental food arrangements. The other reviews seem mixed and it seems to depend what you get sorta thing or "the day". Near the end of our experience, we reminded waiter that he said he'd comp us our first drinks since he felt bad for us waiting with all the positive chaos of the local festival outside. He was out of it and didn't seem to want us there anymore. I hope he has better days in the future. I still tipped really well with the comped drinks. This restaurant seems to support and be a favorite for the lgbt community but l felt unnerved a bit after my experience. My friend left his shades there and he didn't feel comfortable asking the staff when we went back in to check. He did ask a few patrons. read more

Cantina Dos Segundos - Mango Shrimp ceviche - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

My bf and I love coming here for dinner. We never make it in time for happy hour and never tried brunch, but their dinner menu is great. Love the ambiance and the staff are all very friendly. Multitaskers. One night my waitress was also the host. Last night my water was also a bartender. Busy but still very attentive! Nachos are good and easy appetizer to share for a few bucks. Both the red and green are spicy. We love the chopped salad and ordered it twice. Once with grilled chicken and the other time with shrimp. Delicious and a dish I highly recommend sharing and pairing with something else. The enchiladas verde that's on their special is a hit! Delicious, filling and flavorful! The chicken quesadilla in the other hand gets two thumbs down. Wasn't terrible but not a dish we would reorder. Love their city wide specials and a great date night spot! read more

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My first time visiting Dos Segundos was great! I tried the Chicken Chimichanga and my go-to, spicy margarita! Both were great and our bartender/server Matt was truly a gem! Matt's energy, recommendations and just overall presence made the visit enjoyable! The food was filling, margarita (and shots) just right! My next visit was the next day, I immediately knew where I was going after work! I tried the chicken tacos made with flour tortillas and they were GREAT! I decided to try different margaritas this time. With their wide selection of tequila, you can't go wrong with drink choices here! Justin & Matt are both great bartenders! Their recommendations, knowledge and passion for what they do is shown. The ambiance itself is cool! Dim lighting, music is at appropriate level, and the energy in the place has been great each visit! read more

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My friends love a Tex Mex spot...so here we are. Nice quaint spot with an artsy atmosphere. I ordered nachos. Yes, I love good nachos and they were...good. Friends had some mishaps with their order but staff were quick and pleasant when making corrections. I did enjoy the server, he had good energy and we got to chat about some shows we both enjoyed. Again, not a Tex Mex fan but I'm grateful I can always find something on the menu to try. read more

Cantina Dos Segundos - Nachos - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Parked in a nearby lot and had every intention on going bowling as we were walking to the bowling alley. We saw this restaurant as well as the menu outside and both said that if there's a wait we're gonna come back and eat at this restaurant and forget about bowling well there was a wait and we were able to go back to the restaurant and were immediately seated. Our server was really friendly and relatively new, but still awesome. The decor was subtle and had an authentic look inside. The music was spot on for me, idk who was controlling the music but it kept me there even longer. I did see a bar and seating area when you initially walk in. We sat in the dining area because we were a bit chilly and was told it would be warmer and it was. We noticed that there's a back door leading to another outdoor dining area. It looked really cute from where we sat. Now onto the food!!! Elote-I was only expecting one but instead received 2 nice sized corns that had the perfect taste and the right amount of everything on them with a perfect grilled taste to them as well. I was told that the Chimichanga was different but still good. I had the crab taco, and OMG let me just say this will be my go to place for some good Mexican food. Everything tasted so good; everything had flavor and tasted like something. The churros were good, wished the chocolate came on the side m, instead of drizzled all over them. Our drinks were really good, we really enjoyed the pineapple and mango flavored drinks. read more

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Good drinks, great for large parties though we got overcharged for drinks. Service was really spotty. Fajitas were interesting - never had carne asada with mushrooms. Overall, food was okay. Definitely try the elotes. read more

Cantina Dos Segundos - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Great spot. Solid bartender. Real drinks. Good food and was open late enuff. Price is good. Fun crowd as well.

Cute little place with nice accoutrements and a typical yet diverse menu. Unfortunately, it's the type of place that' might be up to something undcruoulous, and should be on the radar of the Department of Weights and Measures, who should probably review their practices. For example, They charged us over $31 for a small pitcher of Margarita, yet nobody at the table was convinced there was any tequila/alcohol in the pitcher at all. It's a pretty low level way for a venue to cut costs, and this was overt and disheartening, and so obvious that it needs to be investigated. read more

First time in this restaurant and I loved the food and customer service! Not a big crowd

Nice atmosphere and Sunday afternoon. I need some drink but after eat here I'm going to see movie so can't drink alcohol so just eat. I usually order taco at Mexican restaurants no matter what but today I just want to eat veggies so I order kale salad with chicken . It was good choice. Kale with cauliflower and squash and raisins. And chicken oh what a great choice I made... I love here kale salad. If I'm back here order will be same... may be other topping but kale salad definitely I order again... read more

Cantina Dos Segundos - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Post *Pandemic trip to Dos Segundos was wonderful. Ordered takeout during the pandemic and it was eh. Cold food, too creasy, etc. Not surprised for take out, but had to give them any other try when we could dine in...so we did! What we snagged: -Guacamole (Tasty and filling) -Chicken Empanadas (VERY good) -Enchiladas in Verde -Steak Burrito (Large and in charge) Great experience overall. Drinks were good, but lacked tequila. A heavier hand would be nice. Sad to be moving out of the neighborhood soon, but recommend this joint for any date night. *Not really post pandemic as the Delta variant is on the rise. Get vaccinated and save lives. read more

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Perfect place to go for a late dinner with a group of friends on a Friday night. Cute interior with moody lighting, delicious margaritas, and good tacos. Wait wasn't too long either. Not the cheapest place, but would gladly go back for a good dining experience. read more

Food was underwhelming. The drinks were watered down. It was overall pretty disappointing. We paid and left with most of the food and drinks unfinished. read more

Overpriced and uninspired. Came here for their restaurant week deal but don't think it's worth the hype. This place is located in No. Libs, and the surrounding area is poppin' with restaurants and shops. We found easy street parking a block away and walked over. Walking in - they have the motif down. Cozy, comfy, easy, breezy. No indoor dining was being conducted currently, but they have two outdoor spaces - one out front and one patio area in the back. We chose the back patio to better social distance - but overall the space is fairly large to hold a good sized crowd. When our waitress led us to the back, she told us that all ordering is to occur up front along with payment and then the food is served table side. It was more of a fast casual set up than full service. That being said, there is a mandatory 20% gratuity added to your bill - which seemed high for a non full service establishment. When viewing their regular menu and their restaurant week menu, the veggie friendly items were sufficient but nothing I haven't had in other TexMex spots around town. We did one meal following the restaurant week menu and then another off their regular menu. I ordered off the restaurant week menu choosing the vegan elotes, vegan burrito (with seitan and grilled pineapple) and finishing off with the vegan flan. My girlfriend ordered the veggie quesadillas (adding in black beans), the black bean soup, and the tres leches cake. Overall the food was OK. It did need some help with the different salsas and hot sauces they have out to provide some needed heat to the meal. Nothing spectacular, but palatable. The portions were also were the right size though. Though the back patio was well set up, there wasn't any music to set a good ambiance. I saw a speaker system set up on the overlooking balcony but no DJ to be found to crank the tunes. Also everything was served in to-go containers and plastic cutlery provided, which again adds to the fast casual experience but full service price gripe I'm feeling. So overall, probably fine to skip out on this place and go for where you think your money is better spent. COVID review: masks required while moving around and allowed to be off during dining. I don't remember seeing hand sanitizer at check in. Workers were wearing masks and practicing social distancing as best as possible. read more

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food and ambiance is amazing. this is my go to spot as its open late and have a variety of options. Service is great as well. the sauce that is served with the vegan empanadas is a personal favorite. Vegan quesadillas, normal quesadilla and burrito had great portion sizes and plating. read more

Cantina Dos Segundos - Nachos - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

SO GOOD! A friend recommended this spot after other plans fell through and it was a great experience. We were seated inside at first, and when we told someone we would like to sit outside, they brought us right out (and apparently this was the boss of the place LOL, super cool person). Our server was awesome and helpful, and recommended the vegan jackfruit tacos which BANGED. I'm really happy they had a vegan option right on display, it made deciding on a meal way easier for me. All in all we had a lovely evening here, and I would absolutely come back for their drag brunch or another dinner any time! read more

Cantina Dos Segundos - Vegan jackfruit taco special - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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The food is amazing and so reasonably prices for being on 2nd street. I would recommend the tacos and the Mexican street corn!! The chips and salsa are always a hit too! The bar is great at making drinks and a fun pace to sit to see a game or people watch! The service is great and take out food is always ready when they say it is!! I really enjoy eating here! read more

Really appreciate all the vegan options! Honestly the vegetarian chorizo tastes exactly the same to me as real chorizo. The vegan nachos are awesome!!! Do it! They don't even taste vegan to me and I still sometimes eat dairy even though I'm not supposed to hehe read more

Probably my favorite Mexican spot in this area! Big portions of flavorful food with so many different options. The chicken empanadas come with 2 pieces, deep fried and filled with shredded chicken and corn. I tried the seafood fajitas which was one of their specials of the day. The vegetables were grilled perfectly and complemented the rice, refried bean, guacamole and tomatoes. The short rib empanadas were smothered in sauce and they did not skimp on the filling. I was also pleasantly surprised with the chips and salsa, it came with one red and one verde salsa both delicious! The margaritas are flavored with real muddled fruit, however the menu does not say what brand of tequila is used. Definitely putting this spot on my rotation! They do a great happy hour and are also open late night! read more

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I don't understand how people can go to Restaurant Week and expect the same portions (which are still big -- it boggles my mind what people think a "serving" is these days), service (obviously it's going to be a crazier experience since they're serving more people), or menu options as normal. If you want more, pay more? Anyway, Cantina Dos Segundos is exactly what you expect from a "cantina" in the States. It's nothing to write home about, but the flavors are familiar, the portions are huge, the drinks are strong, and the service is casual. Just be nice to the staff! They're human too and actually great fun if you give them positive energy to reciprocate. read more

Cantina Dos Segundos - Top to bottom: Tacos, Nachos, Quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Great vibes here love the drinks at this spot always good I enjoy the vibe happy hour good even if you miss it the bill still be chilling read more

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So I came last with my partner last night prior to going to going to North Bowl. It was disappointing. I order garlic shrimp fajitas and man for $24 dollars I was excited. First off, the presentation was on a simple white plate, which was the first indicator that it wasn't going to be that good. The garlic shrimps flavor was non-existent. It was almost that they just threw it in with the the veggies and called it a day. There was a decent amount of shrimp, but I would seriously skip it . However, they did have a lot of veggie and vegan options which is nice. My partner ordered the vegan chorizo chimichanga and he really liked it though. read more

What a fun and cute restaurant. It's always grabbed my eyes with their lights and outdoor set up, so finally I tried it out. The best part too is they are open till 11pm on the weekdays which was perfect because as the night got the best of us we were running out of dining options and stumbled upon this place and I'm so glad we did. We were greeted, showed our vaccine cards, abs immediately sat. They have a specials menu, which is highly recommend checking out. We also got lucky as they had Espolon Drink Specials which came with free swag. We ordered the Chicken Enchiladas with Rojo Sauce that came with refried beans and Mexican rice. The enchiladas were good, somewhat basic as we felt the chicken wasn't the best marinated. I think if the rojo sauce was added inside it would be a knock out. However, what was a huge knock out were the fried beans! I know, I know, I'm sitting here bragging about refried beans, BUT holy moly they were phenomenal. I also had a bowl with Carne Asada, black beans, Mexican rice, pickled jalapeños, pickled onions, and guacamole. The bowl is basic and it's a $1 to add stuff into it. Nothing to go crazy about, but the Carne Asada was cooked beautifully: it had a great char to it. However, next time I'll definitely go with refried beans instead. Overall, we had a great dining experience accompanied by great food and drinks. Will definitely be coming back to this NoLibs staple. read more

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A quick review of a quaint Mexican restaurant in Philly we visited just recently. We stopped by here for a quick early meal before heading over to the aquarium. This place reminded me of one of those funky joints you see on Diners Drive ins and Dives, lol! This was a no frills experience as the restaurant was clean and decorated with eclectic vibes. Service was fast and friendly, but we were one of two parties there, so I can't speak to how things operate when busy. My daughters pancakes were light and fluffy. My chilaquiles dish was enjoyable, and the tofu scramble my wife had she liked to boot. The food was tasty and well prepared, but nothing earth-shattering. It was a good scratch made meal for you that we appreciated and would not have an issue returning to try some of their other items. Cheers to all!!! read more

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They have the best vegan nachos in my opinion. They give you a pan of nachos and it's definitely worth the price. Quesadilla's and burrito bowls are good too! Our favorite is the nachos though. Food has always been hot when delivered. read more

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Fun place located in the heart of Northern Liberties between Laurel and Poplar St. Seating was available without reservation on a Saturday night. The Corn Gazpacho, chips and salsa and guacamole were great. Cantina Dos Segundos is a hit! read more

Cantina Dos Segundos - Corn Gazpacho - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

We did a combination of the restaurant week menu and the regular menu, and ordered the seitan burrito and quesadilla. For appetizers we had the black bean soup and vegan elotes. For dessert we had the vegan flan, which wasn't good, and the berry tres leches, which was amazing. For the most part, the food and drinks were good, and the outdoor patio seating has a nice vibe with lights and umbrellas. However, I thought the food was a bit overpriced for what it was. The food is served in plastic and paper to-go containers even for dine-in. There's a 20% gratuity applied to all orders, but you have to walk up to the counter to order and there's no one really waiting tables or checking on us during the meal. The experience was pretty underwhelming, so unless there's an improvement in service and presentation, we probably won't be going back soon. read more

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TERRIBLE FOOD, unprofessional and RUDE service. NOT Authentic Mexican. Do yourself a favor and go somewhere else!!!!!

It took me months to leave a review because this place didn't leave a huge impression on me.The nachos were okay but they didn't have enough toppings & not enough flavor. My bf thought his quesadilla was regular. The service was good, nothing to rave about. The restaurant was cool. Average restaurant. read more

Cantina Dos Segundos - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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For all the vegans, this used to be the best vegan spot for Mexican food but they recently got rid of most of the vegan options. Don't trust the older reviews as they are out of date. Maybe try Bar bombon or Loco Pez instead. read more

My gf and I were super excited to try this place for brunch. Tried calling ahead for seating but first come first serve. They open at noon on Saturdays. We got there around 12:15 pm and the doors were closed. We had to call the restaurant to let us in. First we ordered drinks (White sangria and bloody Maria) and both were 5/10 not great. We also ordered chips and salsa and neither was good appetizing. Gauc was ok (pretty runny). The chips tasted like they were from a store. I ordered the bfast burrito 7/10 not bad and the chicken empanadas were 8/10. Prices were reasonable but probably won't return. read more

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This place is a cute whole in the wall spot. I ordered a Paloma and it was an interesting drink. It tasted good for something new I've tried. The tacos were pretty good and I like that they do two shells because it got a little greasy with the juices. I wish the lines were cut better because it was hard to get juice out of them. All in all a good place. You have to pay ahead and they charge 20% gratuity automatically. read more

Cantina Dos Segundos - Chorizo tacos - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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When my group first got here, we had to wait quite a long while for anyone to come talk to us, ask us anything so not off to a great start but got better. Later staff here was able to roll with the punches and maintain politeness/professionalism because i have to be honest, i was with a pretty obnoxious group that evening, already drunk from earlier in the night and in desperate need of food high in fat and carbohydrates buy annoyingly indecisive. This was a Thursday night and they were able to seat our group of 8 pretty quickly. They were also efficient. Someone finally ordered the shrimp appetizer. Definitely not shareable: came with 3 shrimp (were very good though), rice (this rice was just ok, nothing special) and black beans...I would get these black beans on their own, they were amazing. We got 2 pitchers of margaritas for the table: one frozen and the other on the rocks. Loved these, especially the one on the rocks. Had the perfect balance of sweet and tang and didn't skimp too much on tequila. The waiter put salt or sugar on each person's glass to their preference. (someone at the table wanted both sugar and salt...I'm more of a salt kind of girl). My friend who isn't super into mexican food loved her la poutina (I definitely agree with her assessment), the cabrito bowl was also a table favorite. I would say this place is great for groups but pretty noisy so maybe not the best first date spot. I would definitely come back because the menu seemed great and I love that there's seitan options. read more

Cantina Dos Segundos - Margaritas - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania