Lovely spot close to UPenn, great placement to walk up and down Spruce! Loved the California Burrito there was so much flavor in it! Service was speedy but lacking in connection, I love supporting Latino businesses and this is one that gets it right for sure! Lots of seating! Many nearby shops to explore! Complimentary tortillas! read more

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Don Barriga is such a cute family owned Mexican restaurant! The staff were super friendly and the service was very good. When we were seated we got water and chips with two different salsas. One was salsa verde and the other was some sort of hot salsa... both were so good! If you like spicy, you'd love the hot salsa. Our food came out very quick despite a busy Friday night and A LOT of to go orders being made. I got the chipotle salad and it was super good and the portion was big. The chipotle dressing was phenomenal and paired great with the dish. We also got the burrito à la diabla. It came with guacamole and was super good! Would definitely recommend this place to anyone! read more

Don Barriga Mexican Grill - Chipotle Salad and burrito à la diabla - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

So delicious, my favorite place to eat in or take to go after class! My favorite is the California burrito! Service both for take out and dining in is great and I am always seated quickly. read more

Don Barriga Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Really glad we visited this place before leaving Philadelphia -- I would probably go here once a week if it was a neighborhood spot for me. My friend and I split some nachos that were fantastic--plenty of cheese, but not too much, good salsa, crema, avocado and jalapeños. I had the barbacoa tacos, a weekend special, that were served with consomme (similar to birria). They were delicious. My friend had chicken tinga tostadas that looked and smelled amazing. She also had a hibiscus agua fresca that she really enjoyed. The service was friendly and fast, the decor was pleasant, and they had a great menu. It was hard to choose an appetizer and I had a hard time choosing the barbacoa tacos (though I have no regrets). read more

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Came in early one chilly afternoon. We were seated immediately. We started with the Guacamole which I couldn't get enough of. The gringas were ordered but I knew I'd probably only eat 1. It was alright. Just something I didn't gravitate towards. I had the Tacos Spruce with 3 different meats. One chorizo, one steak and Mexican ground beef. That chorizo was definitely the stand out for me. All in all, it was a good taco spot to try. Nothing was really a wow for me. There were a lot of take out orders which was good to see. Would definitely get a to go order from here one day. read more

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This is THE PLACE for good Mexican food in the University City area! Soooo gooood and very reasonably priced for the amount of food you get! The service was quick and friendly! The restaurant itself is small although I've found this is pretty common in the area, but still had plenty of seating along with outdoor seating. The decor is well themed! read more

I remember the hype when this place first opened and coming here regularly as a student in the area, and glad to say it still hits! Nice service, reasonable prices for huge portions, and an extensive menu with something for everyone. Yes the entree platters are half rice and beans but they're GOOD rice and beans and along with the generous entree itself I always end up taking half of my meal home. On top of that you get complimentary chips and salsas, and again, GOOD ones that I'm very happy to fill up on. This is also the first place where I tried both mole and lengua and got introduced to those amazing and authentic Mexican ingredients. I miss living closer to here and glad I got to stop by recently. read more

Don Barriga Mexican Grill - Steak enchiladas with mole on the bottom, and chorizo alambre on top - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

When your (adult) child refuses to choose another Mexican restaurant you know you have to try it when in town. Honestly, I was skeptical of their insistence, I thought that maybe, just maybe they were partial to a single dish, hence the refusal to eat Mexican when visiting me. So, we ordered - mind you, I am from Chicago, so I know what excellent Mexican food is like. Delivery took a bit, no problem, but we were starving and I knew I had to be aware that things taste a wee bit better when you are. Please note, that I was super impressed with the fact that I could pretty much order anything (that wasn't a meat-specific dish) vegetarian. YAY, first gold star. They had Sopa Azteca and it was vegetarian omg. Restaurants rarely have non-meat-based soups. Please, and thank you. Second gold star. I shared vegetarian nachos with my husband and did not want to share my soup. My child got something delicious (can't remember, but they let me taste it) and fries. Now if you know me, fries are my weakness. Even terrible fries, I will eat them. They were more share-y than I was and I ate most of their fries. They were delicious! The flavor of the food was fantastic, authentic, and well, I get it now. That's the rest of the gold stars. Can't wait to go back! I would do anything (almost) for that soup right now. Seriously. read more

Have been to their other location, so stopped in here as I know they have good food. Same great menu is available here as well, and there is some nice outdoor sidewalk seating in a quieter street. Basket of tortilla chip with salsa verde and roja brought out before your meal which is great and very welcome. Love their horchata as well, perfect on a hot summer day. The birria taco with consomme was excellent as well. Nice tender meat with right amount of other toppings. Broth could have used a bit more kick though it is still great. Quick service and good value. Overall great just as expected. Thanks read more

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I placed a catering order two weeks in advance and provided a clear drop-off time. The day before the event, I confirmed with the restaurant that everything was on track. Five minutes before the scheduled delivery, I called to confirm the food was en route and was told it was. When the food had not arrived after the delivery window, I called again and was told it would be another 8-10 minutes--exactly when my meeting was supposed to begin. When the food still hadn't arrived, I tried to call several more times. The restaurant stopped answering, and my subsequent calls did not go through. The delivery driver eventually called after my meeting had started, and it became clear he did not have the accurate drop-off instructions I had provided with my order. Despite multiple calls and clarifications, the delivery was delayed further due to traffic and confusion about the location. The food finally arrived about 30 minutes late, long after my meeting was underway. I wasn't able to attend the meeting myself, so I can't speak to the quality of the food. This was an extremely frustrating and unprofessional experience. While the food may be fine for dine-in, I would not trust this restaurant for catering again. read more

It's time to update. This place is almost exactly across the street from me so the convenience is unbeatable but even if it were not, you'd still find me there. Their food is delicious and fresh. (Find me many nights just dropping by to pick up chips and salsa). Their shrimp fajita is my favorite but really order anything. Their choices for breakfast are so good and they open at 10! They are consistent and delicious. If you want a taste of Mexico you can get that right on this corner in West Philly! read more

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Yummmmmmy food!! Ordered this on a whim when I was too busy studying to cook and i'm glad i did!! The birria tacos with mozzarella were sooo juicy and flavorful and the flautas were crispy and packed with shredded chicken. They also gave me a free slice of tres leches cake which i'm not sure if that was an accident or intentional but as someone who used to live in miami and was obsessed with tres leches cake, I definitely didn't complain. I will definitely order from here again. read more

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Solid mexican food. I had the fajitas and they gave me a huge portion, for a pretty solid price. Fast and attentive service. Vibes are great!! read more

Service was outstanding and friendly. The restaurants ambiance was welcoming the second that i walked in, and it felt like a literally community corner staple. read more

The service and food were awesome. It's authentic Mexican. Such a gem. Definitely going back!! Great place.

Very tasty Mexican food! Eating area inside is roomy and you can sit outside as well weather-permitting. As with many take-out versions, wished they could be a bit more generous. read more

Clearly homemade tortilla chips and thick, creamy salsa off the bat were amazing during the short wait. The salsa verde was super limey and yummy. The servers were very nice, probably checked up on me 10 times throughout and brought a free refill of chips and salsa before I could even ask, which I used to make chilaquiles at home the next day. The Carne Asada was a little thin, but tasted good anyways. The rice, beans, pico, avocado, and cheese were really good mixed together and I ate them with the tortillas on the side. Fries were impressively crispy. It felt a little busy and high-end, but the food was authentic. Murals on the walls, music in the background, and large portions of authentic food. read more

Don Barriga Mexican Grill - Carne Asada - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Amazing food with prompt preparation. Would definitely recommend. Enchiladas hit the spot

Food was good but not great. Second time I go here, not impressed. I got some yucky lettuce in this item. They were nice about providing chips and salsa while I waited for my to go order but the girl at the front desk was on her phone (personal) when my order was done so she took an additional 5 minutes to give me my food. read more

Don Barriga Mexican Grill - Yucky lettuce - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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The only bad thing I can think to say about Don Barriga, really has nothing to do with the restaurant. The parking in the area sucks, but the food is worth the hassle! Dined in at DonBarriga on a random weekday for a late lunch. My husband and I were the only people dining in for most of our time there, but they were hustling out tons of to-go orders. Collectively we ordered 'Fajitas Don Barriga' and a 'California Burrito'. The portions are hefty, the service is quick and the flavors are authentic. ProTip: BYOB! read more

Don Barriga Mexican Grill - Fajitas don Barriga - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Great food but I call at 9:00pm and you say the kitchen is closed for orders? I thought you close at 10pm. Not cool!!!

I was in the area and it IS Tuesday so why not. I'll preface this review with I just relocated from LA, so tacos and Mexican food in general is my thang. I also don't like writing unsavory reviews as I believe there is always room for growth in anything! So let's get to the deets. I ordered an asada burrito and 3 tacos (because you can't just order 1) so I got the carnitas, Al pastor, and lengua (tongue). The burrito was massive it came with a side of chips and guacamole, which was good. I'm not really used to crema on my burrito but it was tasty. The steak however lacked a bit of seasoning for my liking, but with the salsas it was good. The Al pastor taco was very tasty as was the carnitas. The lengua on the other hand was a bit tough and sliced lengthwise and I'm more used to cubes of it in a taco. The red and green salsas were yummy and I appreciated the limes and cuke slices, but missed the radishes. Overall, I will probably be back but please add utensils and napkins to takeout orders. I don't want to was a fork if I'm ordering out! ;) read more

Don Barriga Mexican Grill - Asada burrito - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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The service here was great. Warm and welcoming. Awesome chips and dip. Had a most delicious pozole. It was enhanced with a little salsa. Their steak portable was also excellent . Bountiful portions. Can't wait to try more items on my next visit read more

When we came here, it was already very crowded, not a lot of seats left - we were seated on a bench and a few other waiters came over asking why we were seated at the bench because it tends to tip over - then why have it there and not fix it? We were parched and starving so we were ok with it. Super casual spot, helpful waiters when it came to what to order, took a little while to get more water but other than that it was a decent food and experience. read more

I didn't expect to have such good mexican food this far north but boy was I wrong. This place's food is fantastic. I came here on reccomendation from a pastor friend of mine and when he said it was the best mexican food in the area I was skeptical but I was proven so so wrong. 1. The chips and salsa are to die for. There's this orange sauce that is the stuff of gods. Easily the best salsa I've ever had. They bottle it and sell it and I was seriously tempted. There's a part of it that tastes vaguely asian like they added sesame oil or something but boy is it good. 2. Pro tip, ask for "angus beef" as your meat choice. It's a slight up charge but a secret menu item that will give you the most tender little cubes of steak in your burrito ever. 3. Dang where to start with the burrito! This thing looks a tad small but it was dense. It was the californian style and the french fries were cooked to perfection. All in all this mexican place was a welcome visit this far north and I certainly will be coming back again. read more

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After it snowed in Philadelphia was the only one in the restaurant on my lunch break and I ordered three chicken tacos. Being that I'm the only person they can take all the time they need to cook my food. Within 2 hours I had to leave work due to under cooked chicken. My body was trying to take it out, but it couldn't process it. 11 o'clock at night I was throwing up. And on the toilet all night long. It's 12 in the afternoon next day and I'm still feeling dizzy and sick I had too call off of work today btw Highly recommend eating potato soup with electrolyte Gatorade after they mess your system up read more

I lived by Don Barriga for my grad school journey. They have great burritos, tacos, and gorditas. And please try their tres leches. So good!

A gem! If you like Mexican food like I do, and you enjoy SPICY AUTHENTIC SALSA, please come here. I got an order of chicken tostadas, guacamole, and chips. Salsa verde and rojo come with every order. This spot is in university city- so I am sure the college kids love it here. The menu is EXTENSIVE, so be sure to stalk it for weeks prior to visiting like I did. They have beautiful decor, and outdoor seating. Prices are reasonable, and this is a great spot to go with friends or for a date. read more

Don Barriga Mexican Grill - Dia de los Muertos. - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Don Barriga does it again. The food is delicious. Well seasoned. Always fresh. Lots of options to choose from. Whether you choose inside or outside seating you won't be disappointed. The music is a nice bonus. The service is always pleasant. The team seems to enough their job. Tonight Jovanny was our service is he was amaze! When I return I'll be sure to ask for him again. read more

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Food and Drink Ordered: * worth trying - [Nachos Don Barriga*]: The portions are HUGE. I've tried to split this with four people and the nachos always win out in the end. I love the taste of their tortilla chips so the addition of the different meats and all the fixings make them that much better. - [Molcajete]: Almost like a make your own tacos. Once again, the portions are really big. The meats were a bit dry but the flavor was good. - [California Burrito*]: A must order! And the French fries are a perfect addition. - [Hibiscus Agua Fresca*]: I love hibiscus but it's definitely an acquired taste. It's both fruity and floral but, if that seems too intimidating, the mango agua fresca is a safer choice. Would I go back? : For sure! I came here on a recommendation from my coworker who said they had the best Mexican food in Philadelphia and I definitely agree with that statement. read more

Don Barriga Mexican Grill - Molcajete: The meats were a bit dry but the flavor was good - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Incredibly fresh preparations, and incredibly friendly service. I don't recall when we've had such a friendly, kind, and patient server. The food was timely and excellent. It seemed like a pretty new place, very clean, open and airy. A nice corner spot with plenty of light. Nice place read more

The food was very good. I got the tacos de asada. I also got an agua de sandía. Service was very quick and waitress was very nice. Our food came out quickly, for a group of about 7 people. The restaurant is relatively small, but super cute. I give it a four just because the food did make my stomach hurt afterwards. I'm not sure if it was a preparation issue. read more

I can't believe it's taken me so long to write this review. My only excuse is that every single time I want to write a review, I've already devoured my entire meal and have no pictures to show, but this time I made the effort to take a photo before engorging. My absolute favorite thing on the menu is their chicken tacos, as simple as that sounds (for the record chicken is the only protein I eat on their menu, so I can't judge their others). The chicken is always well seasoned and flavorful, the meat is not dry. The tacos are loaded and not shy with the amount of chicken per taco. They are served with limes, radishes and cucumbers and 2 salsas (one mild green salsa and a red smokey spicy salsa). The salsas are both perfection, incredibly flavorful and add such a nice touch to the tacos. Their nachos are also delicious. I used to love the nachos at Loco Pez, and don't get me wrong they're still a great option especially on happy hour. But Don Barrigas I find more flavorful, and very generous portions just like Loco Pez. There was a time that my husband and I were starving, so we both ordered an entree and nachos for an appetizer. Once the delivery arrived, we both literally laughed out loud because the nachos were huge - neither of us even got to dig in to our entrees. My hubby also said he loves their chicken enchiladas. Highly recommend Don Barrigas for your Mexican food cravings. Their service is always friendly too! Can't wait to go back and eat more and try more items... if I can resist their tacos. read more

Don Barriga Mexican Grill - Chicken tacos $13 - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Updated with more items I've tried: We've had delivery from them a few times during the pandemic. Don Barriga's has great Mexican food & they deliver -- it's super convenient and efficient! All the food I've had from them is good. Here are some more details about the food -- I use ^ to indicate a half-star and * for a full star. So, ***^ means 3.5 stars: ****^ Burrito pastor was amazing comfort food. The rice inside was tasty and perfectly textured, and I really liked the green peppers inside. Came with a side of (very limey) guacamole and nachos. ****Quesadilla pastor was good. The pastor is not as flavourful as it could be, but it was still good & very satisfying. **** Quesadilla with beef tongue was good **** Burrito pastor didn't have green peppers one time (for unknown reasons), so it was not quite as good **** Chile rellenos: good comfort food, stuffed peppers, egg ***^ California Burrito with steak: steak was a bit tough, but otherwise the burrito is good. The French fries inside were nice & worked ***^ Gordita beef tongue: Beef tongue was quite good in texture, in a little flat sandwich. *** Gordita tripe: Tripe was solid & had a good texture. *** Sope chorizo: Solid, though not my fave. The chorizo is on an open-faced tortilla with refried beans, lettuce. DESSERT ***** Flan Napolitano: silky, smooth, delicious read more

came in on a friday afternoon for an early dinner. no wait, BYOB, reasonable prices, and truly unlimited chips/salsa (the chips are freshly fried tho!) that I could honestly get full off of with a good drink imo not as good as some of the mexican food on the other side of the river, but if you're in ucity and crave a solid burrito, this is a cute spot! ended up as $21/pp after tax and tip and we had some leftovers too! read more

Second time ever at Don Barriga, and this time it was to satisfy a burrito craving. While my partner wasn't dazzled when he tried one several months ago, I'm happy to not have let that deter me, because the vegetarian burrito is pretty fantastic. Huge, served with a generous dollop of guacamole and tortilla chips too, this is easily two delicious meals for me. The awesomeness was enough to bump my rating from an initial 4 stars to a full 5! Also, can't neglect to mention the great service during COVID19 restrictions. On a Friday night, here was one table being served indoors, one outside, and a row of takeout orders waiting to be picked up - they're understandably busy, which will hopefully keep them around for many years to come! read more

Don Barriga Mexican Grill - Vegetarian burrito with guacamole and tortilla chips - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Don Barriga Mexican Grill was good. The reviews for this place were good and so we came here. It is open late which was also great. We came here around 8pm and it wasn't too busy. The waitress was very friendly and helpful and polite. She was a great server. Our food was delicious. It was great Mexican food. The atmosphere was great. There was a pretty mural on the wall. The restaurant does have four steps to get inside. I highly recommend Don Barriga Mexican Grill. read more

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Good food, cheap prices, big portions, great service; what's not to love?! They give you free chips and salsa when you arrive! We ordered the steak fajitas and carnitas tacos. The tacos were not dry at all and the fajitas were delicious too! The portions are crazy so you will have some leftovers. I also asked for extra limes and they gave me literally like three whole limes LOL Everything tasted fresh and our waitress was lovely :) Definitely recommend coming! read more

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I've had plenty of Mexican food, but this was the best restaurant I've been to in a while. Not only was the service fast, the food was excellent, the portions were HUGE and the price point was perfect. We started off we the nachos which were generously covered in toppings. Then I got the California burrito with a scoop of guac on the side which was tasty. I also had a taste of the birria which made me wish I had chosen that over the burrito. Next time, though. Lastly, we ended with the Tres Leches cake and the fried plantains. Each were a great option for "something sweet" after the meal. After all of that had multiple boxes to go. I think next time, I would love to go in a large group to try more of the menu items. All in all, a great restaurant and is definitely at the top of my list to return to again. read more

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The legendary street food stylings of Mexico City that you've heard of? It's alive in Don Barriga. Tripa, al pastor, and carnitas is all you need, baby. Everything on their menu is good. I don't really need to go into detail as much as you need to try it. Go there, preferably with 5-6 friends, and order the whole menu. I'm gonna be that guy for a minute. I recently traveled to CDMX for 8 days. I ate at every taco joint where there was a standing-room-only crowd that I could find. I've had at least 40 tacos in my stay from 10-12 different taco stands and restaurants. And, I have to say that the folks at Don Barriga would kill it on the streets of Mexico City. In fact, my food tour of Mexico City made more sense BECAUSE I'd been to Don Barriga. For real. Example: cucumbers are regularly served with tacos. Who knew? Don Barriga, that's who. Also, if you're in Mexico City at a taco stand, those aren't just plain grilled onions. Those are grilled onions with little strips of habanero pepper hidden in there. Beware of flavor (and fiery assholes)! read more