Best tacos I've had on the east coast. They chop the barbacoa right on to your taco in front of…read moreyou. The bar has a fantastic variety of tangy, spicy, bright toppings and salsas to make your taco your own. My favorite is always the reddish orange salsa and this one tastes just like the taco places back in Texas. The tacos are hefty, so that makes up for the slightly higher than average price. They didn't have jamaica when I went so they subbed in mango juice and it was incredible, my new go-to. Service is friendly, fast and there's plenty of seating and a nice outdoor space.

no photo added here because i was too hangry to pull out my phone to take some pictures…read more parking: hard to find, and yup, you have to parallel park most of the time in philly. service: rushed and untimely. the lady who took our order tried really hard to upsell most of everything. we got the consomme which is supposed to dip your tacos in, but it got to our table way later that we finished half of our meal by that time. food: the meat was pretty good, the rest is mid, especially the guac, no flavor at all. the consomme that lady wanted to upsell us tasted horrible and way too watery. i thought it should have been denser. there's a self-served station for you to add sauce and veggies. the horcharta was not my favorite. cash only so please come prepared. i'm not a fan of this place but my bf liked it. i'm on the fence of coming back.

Fresh authentic and delicious Shrimp Tacos with rice & garnish (radish, cucumber & lime)…read more Nice presentation. Made timely Cost effective Family owned small business. South Philly gem. Dine in or take out. If ordering via DoorDash there is an option for "Special Instructions", which is essential for those with dietary restrictions and a business happy to accommodate.

Excellent food, friendly service, and a small but welcoming space. Definitely coming back again!…read more My wife and I stopped by for dinner on the way to watch the Sixers get dunked on (literally and figuratively) by the Knicks, and boy were we impressed. First, we're kind of on an enmolada (chicken mole enchiladas) kick, and have been slowly touring the city ordering it everywhere it's available. We love what we've gotten so far, but most mole sauces have been more on the raisin/chocolate/coffee/lightly sweet side of the spectrum. Taqueria Morales' enmoladas were nutty and complex up front, with a lingering taste of delicious smoke and heat afterward. No joke, it was like the mole equivalent of a nice cognac. Would absolutely come just for this. Myself? I was hankering for al pastor and heard and seen that Taqueria Morales is solid on the al pastor front. Well, I heard and seen rightly, because the meat was well marinated and had an excellent balance of sourness and floral spice in the mix, and came out on what I can only assume are house-made tortillas with a side of radishes and nopales (cactus). Every bite was perfect, and that was before I added on some of the green and red salsas that our chips and guac came with. Finally, the staff was bomb. The lady taking our orders and serving us was super nice and attentive, and the kitchen was FAST. Couldn't have been more than 7 minutes from placing our order and sitting down to getting it out in front of us. It was so good I almost wished we stopped back after the backbreaker of a game to get some comfort tacos. Don't miss this place!

I had an amazing experience at La Catratchita Taqueria!…read more Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and made with care. The quesabirria with consommé was absolutely delicious--rich, juicy, and packed with authentic taste. The asada nachos were loaded and satisfying, and the buffalo wings were cooked perfectly with great flavor. Even the homemade fruit drinks were refreshing and on point! On top of that, the service was friendly and fast, making the whole experience even better. You can tell they take pride in their food and customer experience. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to--and I highly recommend it to anyone craving great Mexican food!

A very minimalist with not-very-good food. It took a while for me to get my al pastor quesadilla…read moreand, when I did get it, the meat was dry and most of the meat was in one half of the quesadilla and most of the cheese was in the other half. Also, I wish they didn't give me a disposable plastic bag after I told them I would be eating in, seems gratuitously environmentally wasteful. I would like to like this place more as they are open late and they have a parking lot.

Food: steak tacos were splendid. Queso is 10/10. Brussels were so Smokey and spicy and delicious…read more Definitely will order again. Basic guac and chips were good. Drinks: tried the regular margaritas, pink Cadillac and pomegranate. Fave was the pink Cadillac with a Tajin rim. Service: Server was amazing! I wish I could remember her name but she was simply a breath of fresh air. Ambiance: dim light and vibes. The bathroom is downstairs and separate from where you wash your hands. There's a wall full of photos too which was super cute.

One of my favorite Mexican themed restaurants in Philly…read more It can get a little loud and kinda clubby at night. I like going during happy hour times - they don't have happy hour deals though. I love the assorted guacamole options. The fajitas are a goto option for my wife and me. But most of the mains are really good. Prices are reasonable. Drinks - I think the margaritas are good. Kinda the standard prices. It's a good Starr restaurant. And you'll have a great meal.

Cantina is a restaurant in a refurbished bar. It still feels like the old corner bar. Lighting is…read moresubdued but you can still see the menu. Booths and bar seating is available as well as a patio on weekends. It is located in a sketchy area but a police car is stationed on the corner. I felt as safe as I do in other areas of Philly. Street parking is available within a few feet. The cocktails were very good with many different kinds of margs and other drinks. Beer and wine are also available. We were greeted as soon s we walked in by both the bartender and one of the owners. Our server brought water as soon as we sat down. She was attentive and helpful with explanations. The food here is authentic! Several different kinds of guacamole are available. We chose the one with pomegranate. It added a nice crunch and flavor. One with grasshopper was available. lol that was a no for me! The trio of empanadas were delicious. We shared a carnitas taco platter and branzino platter. The tacos were tasty. The branzino was cooked nicely with good flavor. The rice and beans and Brussels spouts and mushrooms were all delicious. I'll definitely be back!

I can't believe I am giving Cantina La Martina a ONE star review! I couldn't even muster a 2 given…read morewhat they gave me to eat tonight. I ordered the carnitas tacos and churros. The meat in the tacos was so dry that it was hard to chew and swallow. Some of the pieces were cooked to a crisp. No amount of salsa could make them better. I'm sorry I didn't take photos of the tacos, but trust me me I get no pleasure from leaving a bad review for this place; I am not lying or exaggerating. I thought they were going to be one of our local gems. I choked down a half a taco, gave the rest to my husband and he couldn't eat them either. The churros actually had raw batter in the middle and the outside was rubbery and hard at the same time. You could barely bite through it. I'm a cook and I know that that is about keeping the oil at an even temperature to get the inside done and not overcook the outside. Someone in the kitchen did not know what they were doing. The thing is, I have had their food before and it was pretty good. I don't know if there is a new chef or what happened, but I can't trust them after this experience.

I used to come here all the time pre-covid and get their tacos. When I came back this time, it was…read moreessentially just as good as I remembered! We ordered the carne asada, chorizo, and al pastor tacos. All of them were so good but my favorite would have to be the chorizo. The tacos came with plenty of cilantro, onions, salsas, and even a jalapeno and grilled onion in each box! Unfortunately, no more cactus but I can't blame them. I don't know why I haven't gotten their tacos in a while but after having them recently, I was craving them for at least a week after that. 10/10 spot

Easily the best tacos I've ever had in Philly. Very authentic. They do not skimp on the portions…read moreeither. Cash only spot that's open late. Definitely give them a try whenever you're in the area.

Yum! I'll let the picture do the speaking. Will definitely come here again! Beef sandwich and…read morestrawberry horchata

Had a party of 5 birthday celebration so we sat ourselves down outside for a perfect night out…read more It's BYO which was perfect for me as I had a Costco sized añejo tequila and made fresh squeezed key west limeaid, pineapple juice, sparkly water and for the non drinker they made it a Virgin. also Los Gallos Hortchata is delicious Rounds of chips, excellent homemade verde and Roja salsas, guacamole the ceviche special was just ok could have had more seafood, but I wouldn't get it again. But everything else was amazing. We got a bunch of orders of Queso Birria I think one of my favorite in the city, sopes, and lots of tacos. Perfect night out

7/10 Absolutely loved the atmosphere, service was QUICK-- the music was great, and overall it had…read morea really nice vibe. They have a great Taco Tuesday deal with $1 tacos, offering carnitas and chicken tacos as part of the special. The carnitas tacos were seasoned perfectly -- 8/10. The only thing that would elevate them even more would be adding pico. The chicken tacos were a 4/10 unfortunately. They lacked flavor and tasted like plain boiled chicken placed on a tortilla, which was disappointing. We also ordered the Tres Salsa and chips. Out of the three salsas, the green and red were the standouts and packed the most flavor. For drinks, we ordered margaritas on the rocks ($5, plus $2 additional for flavor). I tried mango and passion fruit -- the mango tasted more like orange juice, while the passion fruit maintained its flavor much better. If you're looking for a family-friendly indoor/outdoor spot, this is a great option. I noticed a good mix of couples and singles, which made for a nice atmosphere. Bar seating is limited at night, and outdoor seating closes around 7:00 PM. Overall, for Taco Tuesday, I'd give it a 7/10 -- great atmosphere and deals, but food consistency could use some work.

Rosy's Taco Bar has a great Taco Tuesday deal- $1.33/taco! I'd highly recommend combining the Taco…read moreTuesday deal with their Happy Hour deals for a filling and relatively cheap meal! --- My party of 4 made a reservation for Rosy's Taco Bar and were seated ASAP at a table in the back. The service was fast to get us seated, take our order, and bring our food. The interior exudes taco bar vibes, decorated with Christmas lights, and is bigger than it appears from the outside. The metal chairs are a bit light, so just be careful getting up. It wasn't too loud considering the amount of people inside, and we even saw a good number of families. There is a hot sauce bar, which isn't really advertised, but you can take a bottle back to your table for seasoning. We ordered the (1) pollo (chicken) tinga, (2) carnitas, and (3) vegetarian (mushroom) tacos for the $1.33/taco Taco Tuesday deal (minimum of 3 tacos per type required). From the Happy Hour $5 menu, we ordered the (1) chorizo quesadilla, (2) classic house margaritas, and (3) churros. Overall: -The pollo tinga tacos were a bit dry, even though there was crema, and we felt there was more lettuce than other filling. When we added a hot sauce from the sauce bar to these, we enjoyed them more. Otherwise, we'd pass. -The carnitas tacos were delicious! Full of filling and juicy, we would reorder these for sure again. -The vegetarian mushroom tacos were good, juicy and flavorful. However, we preferred the carnitas tacos. Probably pass next time. -The chorizo quesadilla was awesome. Super flavorful, great cheese ratio, and not too greasy. It was more toasted instead of crispy, which I prefer. We'd definitely reorder these too. -The house margaritas come with either tajin, sugar, or salt on their rims. Great drink at a great price. -Lastly, the churros were pretty average, but really hit the spot! Rosy's Taco Bar promises cheap tacos and drinks for Taco Tuesday, and I'd say it certainly delivers. We had a great time, and I'd recommend anyone craving cheap tacos to stop by on Tuesday!

Came here on prom night and the wonderful lady at the counter gave me a hair tie, and the food was…read moreamazing

I usually have the fish or plant-based chorizo bowl for takeout…read more Well I am not only hungry but exhausted. Management was kind to grill the shrimp instead of fried for my burrito bowl. Made fresh and timely. Dietary restrictions are accommodated. This was my first time dining in and felt warm and comfortable. Nice background music while looking out the window at South Street.

Authentic mexican food & good service. Pricing for portion size is also excellent. Will return here…read moreat least once a week. Small inside but plenty of seating and very clean!!!

Have been wanting to eat here for a while. Ordered delivery and things were packaged with care and…read morepresentation was still good. So many options and they have breakfast as well. Want return!