Enchiladas are awesome, I love the tart tomatillo sauce, chili relleno was also really good. Only thing I didn't care for was the brisket tacos, they were super dry read more

Food is authentic and delicious service is top notch. If you want good food & drinks get over here. Nothing more to say get here or get out.

I haven't eaten here yet but I can smell the food is good. Margarita was Americanized (way, way, way to sweet) but had real lime juice and was excellent diluted and with some extra lime slices muddled in. The decor, especially the folk-art tile work on and behind the bar, is unsurpassed in the area. Oftimes while dining on Mexican cuisine, Frida's caterpillar-like monobrow will freak me out a bit, but, thankfully, the obligatory Freida paintings on the walls here showed a more subtle and less pronounced synophrys than is the norm. read more

We were fortunate to stumble upon this awesome little place. Food was delicious, servers were kind - great meal.

South Philly has a ton of great Mexican restaurants but this one really stood out. Super cute date spot and the servings are huge. The carnitas burrito was super satisfying. I also greatly enjoyed the complimentary chips and salsa (the green salsa was amazing!) My only gripe is that they pump faked me on the tres leches. It's on their online menu but they in fact do not make it anymore. Boo! read more

Had the pineapple cilantro margarita. I enjoyed this very much. My partner got the steak tacos and I got chicken flautas. Both very good ! read more

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I tried this place because the Cantina Los Caballitos was too crowded on National Margarita Day. I was happy to find this place. Shrimp cocktail was really good and portion was big enough to share Pastor tacos were well prepared tasted good. I also had Mahi Mahi ceviche, which was okay. Overall, the food was good, and service was friendly. My only complaint was that the chair was not as comfortable as I prefer. One caveat: my review of the food might have been under influence of 4 rounds of magarita. Well... it was the national magarita day after all. read more

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Ordered the shrimp and onions, which is $16. It came with rice, 6 shrimps, and a salad. The shrimp lacked flavor and looked unappetizing. As expected, it is just shrimp and onions. The rice is average, but tastes slightly old. The peas in the rice are dried up. The meal is okay, but I won't come back for it. I think los gallos, across the street, is better priced for their taste and quantity. read more

Everything was absolutely fantastic. This restaurant is so cute and colorful. The waitress was super nice and the food was delicious. I ordered chicken quesadillas, the best I've ever had. The chicken had a delicious smoky flavor and was served with Mexican cheese and salsa. My husband had a steak plate which looked great too. The cocktails were also great. I don't understand why there isn't lines for this place as it certainly deserves it. read more

Frida is a great Mexican restaurant and bar in South Philly. The portion sizes are Very gracious, and a single burrito can probably serve as a meal for two. Add in the complementary chips and salsa and it's extremely easy to get very stuffed here. I recommend the al pastor dishes; pineapple and pork is such a great combination. The staff is multilingual, as well as many of the patrons as well as the music. There's no parking anywhere near here though, not even if you were willing to pay. read more

We happened here to try out the new neighborhood spot. The menu was small but we were able to find somethings my that appealed to us. The good part is there is a bar. We didn't love the food but it was good. I think the service was just ok. There was only two other. We had the enchiladas with mole and the Mexican sandwich. The margarita was 6.00 which is pretty consistent with other restaurants. The restaurant is new for two of us and one Sri k each bill was 72.00. That is a bit steep for Mexican but it was good! read more

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Absolutely delicious. One of the best restaurants in Philadelphia and perfect for satisfying the need for authentic Mexican cuisine. Service is phenomenal. Ambiance is ideal. 10/10 read more

Great atmosphere, food and staff! Huge portions and excellent service !!! Def will be bavk

I don't even know how this place is still open. Ordered through Grubhub and the enchiladas meat was supposed to be chicken but almost postive it was turkey. The burrito made my dad throw up for 6 hours stright. The verde sauce on the enchiladas was so tart and disgusting. Wasted my food and money. read more

Omg, stumbled upon this place, what a great surprise! They have a wide selection of Mexican beers AND their cocktails are sooooo good! The pineapple cilantro margarita is to die for!! read more

Frida Cantina - Pineapple Cilantro Margarita! So good!! - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Excellent service, delicious food and the drinks are to die for. Inside is beautiful very cultural Frida Khalo everywhere read more

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Perez is fantastic, the food muy bueno and the atmosphere as well! The hand made tiles are exquisite - real craftsmanship. The ingredients are very obviously fresh and of good quality. The fuego margarita is the best I have ever had; here, Spain, Mexico and, yes, I have had them in all three nations. Top shelf tequila and mezcal, ample vegetarian options, Oaxaca-style, south Mexico food done with care and a young man of culture and etiquette serving it all. Five stars solid. read more

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Ordered at 6:57pm. Delivery was estimated for 30-40 minutes. I waited an hour and a half and then attempted to call the restaurant. No answer. Waited another 10 minutes still no answer. I was finally able to reach them at 8:43pm. I was told they did not see my order and would rush it to me. It is now 9:59 and I have yet to receive my order. I've tried calling the restaurant twice and again no response. I'm really disappointed because I've heard good things about their food. I definitely understand Cinco de Mayo is busy, but 3 hours and no response for enchiladas is not ok. read more

While the food was very good, the service was awful. Waitress got our orders wrong and took forever to get out. When the food came out all the appetizers and the entrees came at once. To top it all off she couldn't even split a bill in half and charged one of us the entire meal. Might go back but if the same waitress is there I'll sit at the bar. The bartender was doing the best to help her and was very apologetic. The service was the only reason why I gave the place 2 stars. read more

Absolutely delicious margaritas! And the ceviche was the best I have ever had! Fresh and delectable.

Frida's was a happy accident! I was in the area with a friend looking for tacos and there wasn't much open. We went to a place across the street, who said they were open online, but they weren't. So we walked into Frida. The ambience is very very cute and there was one person working. He was funny, kind and helpful. There was only one other party in the restaurant besides us. There was a cute decorations, sort of "day of the dead" theme, and candles lit everywhere. He explained a few things on the menu that we had questions about and we ended up getting an order of taquitos, and an order of tacos. We also got the guacamole and the jalapeño margarita. None of the food or drinks were average, they were all very tasty. The salsas blew her mind and he kept bringing us unlimited amounts. I will definitely be back to Freda! read more

Frida Cantina - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

We loved this place. Food was really good. Had the nachos which have tons of lettuce and sour cream drizzled. I love having some greenery on my nachos. Enchiladas suizas were very good. Loved the atmosphere. Bar is adorable. Music was great. Margaritas were yummy. read more

I've only been here once and can't wait to go again. Had the pleasure of going at dinner time on a Sunday back in September with my fiancé. Got to sit wherever we wanted when we walked in and were immediately given menus and house-made chips & salsa when we walked in. We chose a cozy table by the window facing 10th Street. Ordered Coronas and Margaritas to start followed by our main dishes. He got some kind of steak that came with enchiladas and other stuff while I got the Chiles Rellenos. Not only is the food delicious, but, the portions are pretty big, especially coupled with the rice and beans that came with our entrees on top of tortillas. Post-meal, we moved to the bar for a few more drinks including their spin on a White Russian which was an an alcoholic version of horchata (basically if rice pudding was a beverage). Came to about $80 all-in-all after tip. Waiter and bartender were friendly and knowledgeable. The decor is cute. Looking forward to our next visit. read more

This is always my go to in the neighborhood. I've never had issue with the food unlike other reviewers, which is a shame because it shouldn't sway folks from going - the staff has always been beyond kind to me! Los Gallos is OK, it has gotten me sick a few times but I respect it's reputation. They're two completely different experiences! Long story short - if you want delicious drinks (the happy hour deal is awesome), great service and great food then come here. It's a great atmosphere! read more

I have been to Frida several times during Happy Hour. I really love their margaritas. Mango and guava are my 2 favorite flavors there. Nachos are yummy. Consistence service. Bartenders are always friendly. It's located right in South Philly and parking is pretty easy to find. read more

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Super cute! The green Salsa was the best I've ever had!!! But they didn't have much of any healthier food options and their prices overall should be a little cheaper read more

Oh, Frida. Oh, strong, inspirational, unapologetic, fierce Frida. Frida (Kahlo) is one of my biggest idols so when I heard (ok, when my husband told me-I have to give him credit. He's so proud he knew about it before I did) that there was a cantina opening up not too far from us in South Philly named after my homegirl, I kinda (ok, I really, completely) freaked! We rushed to 10th & Wolf as soon as we possibly could. Let's start with the obvious... You may be wondering just as we were why someone would open another Mexican spot 10 feet from local favorite Los Gallos? Well, let me tell you, it's completely different in every way possible! You can see that even in the aesthetics right from the front steps as you open the gorgeous wooden door! So much thought and detail has gone into making this hot and new, happening spot a true beauty with all those small scale, friendly cantina vibes. The tile bar is STUNNING! The carved wooden chairs are just one place you will find the logo so carefully presented as it is in every place it possibly could be, including in those awesome, handmade bathroom sinks! Don't miss seeing them! Fresh flowers on each table, pops of bright, happy colors and of course, the art!!! All the Frida this girl desires!!! I'm in love! We were greeted warmly by Erica who directed us to choose our own seat in the super cozy, inviting space. She was an all around kick ass chick and our fabulous waitress. She was very passionate about her new place of employment and we absolutely loved the energy she brought. She gave us a little background about the owner Raul who lives locally and runs another spot nearby on Washington Ave. I love that he is a fellow neighborhood guy! We love supporting local! We shared a house marg made with fresh squeezed lime, rimmed with salt which they only offer on the rocks. It was delish, refreshing and definitely alcohol- filled. I could've easily drank quite a few and I'm sure you'll find me here again soon doing just that. There was also board with a pretty decent, to the point draft beer list including Sly fox, Great Lakes, uber trendy 21st Amendment and of course some Dos Equis, Modelo and other Mexican gems in bottles. There's also a plethora of top-shelf tequila and Bloody Maria's for Sunday Brunching! I believe the complete drink menu is still in the works, but this is a pretty decent start and I look forward to seeing it all next time! We did notice some tequila being infused with fresh fruit on the bar! Yum! The bar area filled up quickly as we sat and enjoyed our dinner at our table for four. I have a feeling many will come here as "regulars" for drinks and the complimentary chips and two tangy, spicy sauces. It is really one of the the only bars right in the vicinity. Very smart! It definitely gives off those "let's just chill and hang out after work", or "let's take a walk on a nice afternoon there" vibes. Everyone was laughing and having a real good time on that grand opening Saturday afternoon, including us. We sampled so many different items. You name it, this fam ate it, and we truly enjoyed every single dish. They were all jam-packed with flavor, obviously made with the freshest ingredients and all presented with care. From the shrimp cocktail served in a tomato juice with fresh cilantro and a cool avocado on top, to super cheesy mushroom chorizo queso served in a clay pan with a side of fresh, hot tortillas. Kiddos enjoyed the squash blossom quesadillas which came divided into three per order with some fresh pico. We also sampled the Tiacoyos which are masa cakes topped with black bean, salsa rojos, salsa verde and cojita crema drizzled on top. This was a fan favorite! We tasted the fresh cactus and another house salad which are not currently offered as complete meals right now, rather as sides to main course. They are considering making them in entire meal portions for the more health conscious. Vegan patrons can ask for any dish sans dairy and they will accommodate you without an issue. The menu offers a nice variety of quesadillas, a half a dozen tacos, seven entries including whole fish, rib eye and skirt steaks and of course, Frida's favorite chili rellenos. Specials are currently in the works also! It's all fairly reasonably priced. Plates of 3 signature tacos range from just $7.50-$9.50! The al pastor seemed to be a favorite variety already. The dishes come as they are prepared, so it's a great place to share! We just couldn't as we were stuffed, but try to save room for some chocolate churros! For day two, the place was booming and we hope it continues that way. They are still working out some VERY minor kinks, but everyone in there found it hard to believe they had literally just opened up. We are very happy to have this in the neighborhood!! Welcome Frida!! See you again real soon! read more

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Yulia and I went here on a late Monday night. Welcomed by the bar tender and was able to pick any seat we wanted for dinner. Then met with menus, water, and chips and salsa by the waiter. The chips and salsas were great. On salsa was tomato based with great flavor while the other was salsa verde. Margaritas were very fresh tasting, didn't taste like a standard mix you'd find at other spots. The beer selection was good with about half of the menu as Mexican beers and the other half well known breweries. Dinner came out hot and fast. Brisket tacos that came in a set of 3 were good sized and all meat. The chills relleno, aka Frida's favorite, was a large portion with a side of rice, refried beans, and taco shells so you could make a few. The dish won't all fit in the shells and I didn't even expect them, was a nice surprise. The place looks great, it's clean, and the staff was friendly. Definitely coming back. read more

I can't believe how good my mouth feels! This is the best place for margaritas l! Ooooooooffffff the hoooook! Food is bomb too

Get out and support this local spot. Excellent food at great prices! The staff is extremely friendly. read more

Frida Cantina - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I love this place and for some reason they don't get enough credit.. Their Mexican food is exceptional and they take pride in their crafted Mexican cocktails which anywhere else would charge minimum what they do. Being Mexican and from southern cali coast I have had a hard time finding legit Mexican food in philly in the decade I've been here in Philly. This place has been one of the best gems I've found. Prices may be a little higher than the competition across the street but I wouldn't know even call it a competition. They are just different and don't dump a ton of salt on their food to make it flavorful. Great place. The staff is small so for those who complain about their delivery , keep in mind that running a small business is hard and delivery drivers also take time to get to you. Don't assume carelessness. The owner and staff are so sweet. My boyfriend and I have had nothing short of a good experience. Take out or dine in. read more

Best drinks and Mexican food in the city! Beautiful decor! Excellent service! I live in the neighborhood and will be back again. Probably gonna get hammered and watch soccer games here! GOOOAAL!!! read more

Wouldn't normally review a place while it was still so new,but the complete lack of attention to service was kind of astounding. Went on Sunday night of Labor Day weekend. Not packed by any means,but the slowest least attentive service we have ever had. Restaurant is beautiful, great attention to detail. Bartender seemed attentive and on point We have told neighbors to just go for drinks at this point. Appetizer came out after entrees. Food was good,but not remarkable. Total process for 2 quesadillas,1 shared entree and 2 beers was over 2 hours. When check came there were 3 items that we had not ordered adding at least 15 minutes to the evening. At NO point did anyone ask how our food was,did we need anything,etc. Seemed thoroughly untrained despite a professional restaurant owner. Will give them another chance because the concept and visual execution are so beautiful. Here's hoping!! read more

We went late on a Saturday night for dinner and had the place to ourselves. The margaritas were amazing (we had a blueberry basil and a mango). The food was even better (enchiladas and tacos). Free chips and salsa is a rarity these days, but Frida still does it! I'm from Texas and miss TexMex, this was the closest I've found so far in Philly, it was amazing! Definitely coming back. read more

We liked everything about this place, but the last two times we went there they were closed I'm thinking they may be going (or gone) out of business read more

The food here is awful. I had the shrimp cocktail and it was soaked in watery ketchup. The shrimp itself was tiny and limp. It came with saltines. Saltines at a Mexican restaurant! The chips and salsa were fine but they gave us so few chips. The drinks were watered down. They charged me extra $0.50 for soda in a vodka soda and they had no olives or cherries for other cocktails. Why advertise as a full bar when you can't make me a standard cocktail? The service here is nice, however, and it is not their fault. My friends have had subpar experiences as well. Never coming back here again, I have tried a few times to support a neighborhood business, but it's not worth it. read more

One of my faves. Do yourself a favor and order the enchipocladas and a hibiscus mezcalarita!!!

Very limited menu, not inclusive for restrictive diets. The seating is by far the most uncomfortable I have ever experienced in a restaurant. Nachos were delicious, just very small. read more

Anna is the best server and makes the best Horchata I have ever had! Our party of 4 had a coyoacan steak, el pastor tacos, tinga tacos, and choripapas tacos. We also had the guacamole. Everything was fabulous and we can't wait to come back! read more

Small cute restaurant with good food and friendly staff. I had the Barbacoa Con Consome which I highly recommend. Look forward to returning.