I'm not from Philadelphia and just so happen to have taken the wrong exit. Decided to look for a place to eat and found this Gem. They have plenty of options, I decided to go with the Birria Tacos my friend got the Chicken Enchiladas and really enjoyed them. I was not disappointed!! The food is flavored very well, the portion sizes are very good and this is a very nice establishment. The service is great. It is a small establishment so be mindful of that. It feels like a home environment. I highly recommend this place and will be coming back. read more

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A Mexican restaurant that's good is as good as its marketing. On the packaging, Quetzally Mexican Food's messaging thanks you for your order, and states, "Enjoy the flavors of Mexico!" Quetzally delivers, and the flavors are palatable perfection. The gluten-free soft and warm corn tortillas, one of the choices, with flour being the other, are homemade and delicious. The entrees consisted of Al Pastor Tacos, and Barbacoa Tacos. The Al Pastor Tacos were cooked with a beautiful balance of flavors. The pineapple ratio used in the recipe was just right. When you add your choice of spicy or mild sauce, you bite into a mouthful of savory and spice, and a fabulous delight. Awesomely appetizing. The Barbacoa Tacos were good, but not as juicy as expected, after eating the Al Pastor. Still you could taste the mixture of flavors fresh cooked beef, with slight tangy, and tartness. As I ate each one of the three tacos to the order, I wished there was one more there. The food left me craving more, and the package's QR code, when scanned, takes you to an offer for 20% of your order, along with their menu. So, save the code, so you can enjoy the flavors of Mexico again! read more

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I ordered delivery and while nothing was outright wrong, the food didn't taste quite right to me. I ordered a chicken quesadilla, chips and guacamole, and a churro, but it just wasn't my favorite experience. read more

Stopped by for an early dinner on a Friday night and walked out with a full, happy belly. We were welcomed by a sweet waitress, blasting AC, and plenty of seating options. I ordered the chicken nachos which came out piping hot and absolutely delicious! The meat chunks were generous, well-seasoned, and not overly dry. My partner ordered the tacos which he claims are the best he's had in the city. We also got the strawberry horchata which was huge and delicious albeit slightly too sweet and lacking in strawberry flavor. Overall, we were happy with the food and service for the price and will definitely be coming back! read more

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Had meal delivered, but to me - a big mistake. Ordered Guacamole w/roasted corn & it was excellent......but there were no chips accompanying the dish. So we put some on burritos and also used forks. Never had Guac from, or at any restaurant where at least a few chips were given alongside it. read more

Legitimately amazing, humble, and affordable family owned restaurant. Their food is delicious, authentic, and hits the spot every time. They got Mexican pizza coming soon too? Philly better watch out! read more

A cute little restaurant. We ordered food for pick-up (certain apps didn't have a churro option but they have it listed on their menu so I just called to place my order). Food was done quickly. I had the chicken tacos with cheese and avocado. So yummy! The churros were good, not doughy. read more

Quetzally - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Stopped for a late night bite with a few friends. Service was friendly, they were happy to give suggestions. Tacos were good for a decent price. You get a double shell with each taco so it's very filling. Nacho fries portion was huuge we couldn't finish it! Spicy fries were well seasoned and crispy. A note though that their menu says that you get a free dessert if you spend 50$ and they said they weren't honoring that when we were there, not sure why! read more

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We used to love this place and order from it more than once a month. During the pandemic they redlined our neighborhood. They say they deliver within 2 miles. I live 1.2 miles and they no longer come into to our neighborhood which is predominantly Black families. Prejudiced delivery policies have stopped me from ever eating here again, and I tell everyone. read more

Average tacos, good rice and beans, and a good portion of enchiladas. The flavor of the brisket tacos was fine but nothing too special on the portion size or flair. The enchiladas also were an average size and had a smoked flavor in the red sauce. Overall alright prices for the portions, but nothing particularly tops. read more

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I'm annoyed that the featured review for this spot is a 2-star review from 6 years ago by someone who is clearly racist. Ugh. If you're confused by this statement and not seeing that review anymore, then good riddance. Quetzally is the real deal. I've come here in person in pre-pandemic times for a little BYOB action, and we've also done takeout. I've had quesadillas, burritos, nachos, and now tostadas. We've even ordered the hot dog appetizer because you simply can't pass up an opportunity like that in the city of sandwiches. Everything is always flavorful with good texture and fresh veggies. Personally, I prefer a chunkier guacamole (theirs is very smooth) but they make a nice thick salsa that makes up for it (unlike the watery stuff you get elsewhere). I love how you can basically get your favorite meat/filling in any style you want - you feeling tacos, tostadas, quesadillas, or burritos? Just pick your meat and they'll make it in whatever form you like. Quetzally is dope. If you eat here you'll be very glad you did! read more

Quetzally - Chips with salsa/guacamole and steak and al pastor tostadas with two Mexican cokes - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

One of my favorite places for Mexican cuisine. I have been ordering from this place for a few years now. This has to be the freshest guacamole in the city. Taste great can't go wrong with anything you order here. I recently tried my first horchata it was great, glad I did that over the normal joritos soda. My favorite to order here is the lamb burrito very filling and flavorful. Juices from the lamb just come punching out of every bite. F*** I'm tempted to order just thinking of this right now! The Tilapia burrito is just as pleasing. A little less as heavy as the lamb burrito and can stuff down in one sitting or save half for later. The Quesadillas are amazing. Loved the chicken Tinga. Even saving a few bite for after a drunk night worked out amazing and even more enjoyably. Definitely a best of philly worthy place! read more

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HOLY SHITT. Ok so I ordered from here last night. I had a long day of cinco de mayo celebrating and DISCLAIMER was under the influence of some taste-enhancers, be forewarned about the potential for bias. I would also just like to announce as a side note that this was my SECOND time consuming nachos on this particular day because I am a firm believer of the "when in rome" adage. Walking home from festivities, my girlfriend was making no secret of the fact that she was hungry. I suffer from a serious condition called always-hungryitis and had since probably an hour or two after stuffing my face with mexican for brunch felt like I had another nacho-session in me. "Mexican" was a no-brainer on caviar and I was feeling wild so I obviously chose the place whose name I couldn't even entertain attempting to pronounce. Nachos (special instructions: NO MEAT for my vegetarianism) and vegetable quesadilla (special instructions: NO ONIONS or MUSHROOMS bc as a vegetarian I like to narrow my options to literally 2 items on earth). Post-cinco-de-mayo festivities (quite possibly literally the only activity where being interrupted by the arrival of food causes frustration, actually I can think of a few others like sleeping or showering) were abruptly interrupted when my phone rang. So my memory is hazy for reasons stated above but I can tell you without a glitter of doubt that the nachos were SPECTACULAR. Jesus christ. Lettuce, tomatoes, that like white powdery shit that's cheese apparently and the chips weren't even soggy or if they were I DGAF. I was actually dreaming about these nachos during the entirety of today. The veggie quesadilla was DELICIOUS as well and they actually followed my instructions unlike many other places I've had the divine pleasure of ordering from. Lol, you know what I did actually? I'm such a sneaky bitch that as you'll notice the quesadilla comes with 4 wedges so I ate 2 and my GF ate 1 and then we both stopped eating so upon going back to eat more I made like we were even and split the last one in half and ate half of it LOL. I'm lolling at the thought. Sucker. (jk luff u babe, you know I don't take prisoners when it comes to post-imbibing food consumption). Anyways order from this place it's fucking BOMB. read more

Having moved here from the California / Nevada border just a few months ago, I was craving the ubiquitous Mexican taco dive with street tacos for $1.00 each, cheap eats, and loud mariachi music at full blast. The kind that you walk out and you stink of onions and cilantro. I never thought I'd miss that! This place is just around the corner from work so I tried it out one day at lunch. After we ordered, we received warm chips and a spicy green salsa that had quite a kick. My $12 chicken fajitas came with 3 flour tortillas and a side of fresh guac and sour cream. Delicious! read more

My girlfriend and I ordered delivery from here last night. We ordered the chicken tinga tacos, the three cheese nachos, and the vegetable tacos. The chicken tinga tacos were very good and held up well for delivery. The nachos were also really flavorful. You did have to dig into them a bit to get to a lot of the cheese and sauce that was in the middle and on the bottom. Not a bad thing however. My girlfriend also enjoyed the vegetable tacos. While I wouldn't say that the tacos were the best I have ever had, they were very good and there was nothing to warrant a reduction of a star. Add the fact that you can get delivery makes it all that more appeasing. When you think delivery I typically think of pizza, wings, subs, Chinese food etc. Little did I know that delivery and takeout could also include good quality Mexican food. Overall the food was really good and it held up pretty well for delivery. I was afraid the tortillas or the chips would get too soggy, but it wasn't bad at all. I am sure it would be even better if we had dined in. I will definitely order from here again. read more

Quetzally - Delivery - Chicken Tinga Tacos. Very Good! - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

BEST CHILAQUILES IN TOWN Quetzally is a quaint and small kind of hole in the wall sort of establishment. They bop sick golden Mexican day ballads from the likes of Jose Jose to Juan Gabriel. They usually play all the soccer games I ever want to watch and when they're not playing soccer, they're playing the novela of the hour. The service is straightforward and not overbearing. They refill my water when it's gone, take my orders at good timing, provide free chips and salsa, and are easy to flag down since it's such a small place. Chilaquiles are my favorite almuerzo/brunch food and Quetzally delivers. A+++++ across the freaking board on portion size, aesthetics, and yumminess. They are a freaking massive delight of carbs and protein and flavor. The chilaquiles aren't the only bomb thing here. My friend who's obsessed with protein got his fill with the fajita platter which came in sizzling and proliferously invading and filling our nostrils. It's not the most beautiful place you're ever going to dine in but the food is great and mighty. FYI - for some reason the chilaquiles aren't on the menu but order them and they'll make them as if they were. read more

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I was very excited to try Quetzally, as in the reviews seemed great and I found parking so easily nearby! As I entered the small restaurant, I realized this was more of a to go place, but I was already committed to staying. After scanning over the menu items I decided on the nachos campesinos(?) which included chicken, chorizo, cheese, and veggies. They took a pretty long time to make, so I was super excited when they came out! The picture was amazing, and I dug in to experience a very unique taste. I can't put my finger on it, if it was the type of chorizo they used or some sort of seasoning, but after every bite, it became more and more unpleasant. I ordered a side of guacamole to help the digestion, and still it was just okay. I get up to pay my bill and realize that it's cash only (bummer), so I had to take money out from the ATM inside and pay a fee in order to pay. This always takes a star off in my reviews, because it is highly inconvenient to go thru all that. Then the bill comes, $5 for a side of guacamole that was tiny, $2 for a selzter water, and $13 for nachos....I really should've just gone to my regular Mexican spot, because this was not a cheap meal. Overall, I was not a fan of the meat seasoning, and maybe this is just me, combine that with the poor customer service while I was the ONLY person in the whole place and the cash only policy, I"m not a fan. read more

Quetzally - Gaintttt nachos campechanos! Very different seasoning. - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Awesome little hole in the wall. Our neighborhood is so lucky to have this little place nested in the apartments on fitzwater. We came here because it was close an easy. Good food. Great selection too. Very quick easy service. Love this spot and it's convenience. Must try ! I can't wait to try more here. read more

I order from this place regularly. They never disappoint me. The lady at the front taking orders is always so cute! She works hard. It's a great business. I recommend the chicken tinga. -Frank read more

We ordered take out from here, so I can't comment on the service. Overall we had four different entrees - people liked their food, I ordered the chicken tinga tacos, and it was pretty delicious. My friend had the Al pastor quesadilla, and that actually was my favorite. It took a short period for the restaurant ti prepare our food. read more

I am in Mexico right now on the Yucatan coast in a place not yet over-run by Americans. The town is Bacalar. The shrimp and fish tacos at Quetzally are much better for the given price than what I have found down here in the taco motherland along the sea. Case closed!! read more

Mexcellent veggie enchiladas! Quetzally is a small local Mexican restaurant in South Philly. They have a simple no frills decor and limited seating space. It's more of a pick up and go place, but it's nice to eat there if they aren't full. When I went, they originally seated me and my friend at a four person table and then asked to move us when a group of five came in. They were nice about it and let us pick from the remaining two tables where we wanted to sit. As for the food: The veggie enchiladas at Quetzally are probably the best I've had in Philadelphia so far. We were also served a basket of tortilla chips with fresh red and green salsas. That was nice since a lot of places in Philly don't do that. As for the enchiladas, I had the chance to try the mole and red sauce enchiladas.. both were very tasty. Personally I prefer the red sauce because of its tangy and spicy flavor profile. I found mole to be too sweet for my palette. Nacho fries were good, but I don't know if I see myself getting them often or again. They're definitely worth a try though! How was the Foodventure?: The meal was delicious overall, and I'll be back for some red sauce enchiladas sometime soon! Who knows, I may try green next? read more

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We ordered the beef soup and nachos from here as takeout. My Mexican husband was very happy and felt the flavors were very authentic. Everything was also packaged well for delivery. Will definitely be ordering from here again! read more

Not my favorite Mexican place and not even in my tops, but good enough to get the job done when you're drunk. The chips and guacamole were actually really good, I have no complaints there. We could've used some more chips, because we had a lot of guacamole left, but overall, we really enjoyed the guacamole. They put some peppers on top of the guacamole and I was surprised by this at first but it gave the dip a nice flavor, that I was a fan of. The shrimp tacos were mediocre. The actual flavoring of the shrimp tasted unusual. I'm not sure what it is cooked in, but different than I was expecting. Also, they put, I believe it was, cilantro on the tacos. That was weird and I didn't particularly enjoy that. My friend ordered some dipping cheese for the chips and they gave us a container of shredded cheese, so I guess they don't have any melted cheese. read more

Quetzally - Shrimp tacos - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Today I have a new favorite Mexican Restaurant in the US! it's a modestly priced neighborhood place in South Philly. Whenever I try a new ethnic restaurant I order a specific "signal" dish. For a first visit to a Mexican restaurant, I order chilaquiles. It's rarely on the menu but every Mexican chef I've ever asked can whip up a version of this. As the waiter started to hand me a menu, I asked if they could make me chilaquiles. He thought about it for a second asked if I wanted green or red sauce, chicken or pastor. Horchata is my signal beverage. Both the chilaquiles and the Horchata were the best I ever had anywhere. and anywhere includes California, Texas, Mexico City, Oaxaca, Bahia, and Xtapa. read more

Quetzally - Chilaquiles (Al Pastor) like no other. The best ever! - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I've walked past Quetzally many times on my way to the Italian Market, but foolishly never stopped. Today, I finally wised up, and ordered a tilapia burrito to go, which turned out to be amazingly good. Stating the obvious: I highly recommended their tilapia burrito, and look forward to that happy day when I wisely drop by again. read more

Ok- so for my whole 10 months and 2 weeks- yes 10.2 months- of pregnancy, i would eat food delivered from Quetzally. I practically gave birth to a baby fluent in Mexican cuisine. Pros- great food especially the three cheese nachos- i would pick at the nachos and complete in one sitting. my son would have the shrimp quesadilla and I would have the burrito. another pro is the quick delivery!! I ate there once- its a small restaurant but its cute. A plus to eat at the park nearby on a good day. read more

CREDIT CARD/DEBIT CARD: $15 Limit Came here another time on a rainy and cloudy day. I was going to call and order but decided to check out the customer service. I walked into the store and was not greeted so I asked for the menu and the front lady handed it to me. Her mood was not very friendly but more so cranky. She had no smile or acknowledgment if I was ready to order, it was more so me talking to someone than a back and forth conversation. I ordered the Steak Taco and a Mango Soda drink. I got my order and left to take it home to eat. The taco was good itself but I wanted the lime on it but the lime was too hard that juice did not even come out of it. If anyone wants to try the Mango Soda drink, DO NOT... in my opinion, it does not taste good. But the taste of the drink was not part of the review as the restaurant does not actually make it themselves. RRASON FOR 2 STARS: Brought UP (+2stars) because the main course... Steak Taco was good. Brought down (-2stars) due to lack of good customer service. Brought down (-1star) due to lime not having any sort of juice in it. Will not be back to this place unless my friends wants to due to them coming here every Tuesday for Taco Tuesday but hopefully they chose a different spot for Taco Tuesday. read more

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Good Mexican food outside of the Italian Market, who knew! Extensive menu with the usual suspects of Mexican food. Prices are reasonable and service was good. No problems ordering food and getting a burrito and chips and guac for take out (There is a great little park around the corner to eat in if that's your jam). Guacamole was a healthy serving and came with some sprinkled cheese on top which was excellent. Burrito was hefty for sure and the chorizo was perfectly cooked and seasoned. I had trouble finishing everything and it was all delicious. Space inside is a bit small and dark and I was disappointed that they don't have tortas on the menu. Otherwise can't go wrong with this place for sure and I have already recommended it to friends that live in the area! read more

They accept credit card now. Small, quiet restaurant. It has all sorts of Mexican knickknacks, and around 10 tables. Pretty comparable to Tico's Tacos Tex Mex on South Street, but I just feel as though the overall quality and prices are more modestly priced. The staff are all really friendly and prompt. Extensive menu. I really enjoy their steak tacos, which are served with a side of grilled green onions. Brunch Yelp check-in yields a free drink. Try dining in too, so you can get some free chips and salsa. Their collection of hot sauces next to the cooler is pretty solid too: Tapatio, Chalula, and red and green El Yucateco Hot Sauce. read more

Wow. Just F'n Wow. I used to order here when I was new to Philly. Quetzally used to be halfway okay but now they're slopping out HS cafeteria-level crap for Caviar to deliver. "I would say that's the worst fajita I've ever had. And I've eaten a lot of bad ones. But I'm not eating this one." says Taylor, two bites in. It was one sorry pile of peppers (the onions were exiguous) topped with Irregular medallions of graphene-thin chicken breast that was not merely rubbery and dry, it was, I swear, leathery and desiccated. Cilantro was dumped all over it, but no other seasoning, not even salt, and even the lone lime wedge was too dry to yield more than half a drop of juice. And f Caviar too while we're at it. Get your damn bicycles off the sidewalk! Anyway, lesson learned--never again will I be too lazy to call one of the excellent and authentic South Philly hole-in-the-wall Mexican joints that deliver as far as Center City. read more

I fall in love with this place at first sight. The food was good, the service great, and even the bathroom was wonderful. This small restaurant feels very authentic and make you think as if you are in Mexico. They are not to eager to provide the free item listed on the Yelp coupon plus no credit or debit payment, which is why they get 2 instead of 5 stars. read more

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I love this place! It's small inside with limited seating and a television, but I always get my tacos to go. My favorites are the Al Pastor followed by the barbacoa. The prices are very fair considering how full the tacos are stuffed. Three tacos come to an order but sometimes I can only finish two. Surprisingly, they even reheat well. Rice and beans are also good, but why get that when I can have more tacos! They are fast and do a great job packing your food so that it arrives home safely. The menu is uncomplicated, the food is fresh and consistent. I've seen a lot of people getting burritos, but I'm a taco gal all day long. Stop by and give them a try! read more

Because I can never settle for a normal brunch option, I headed over to Quetzally around lunchtime on a Sunday to discover a deserted restaurant with some festive Mexican flags thrown up on the ceiling. Shortly after we arrived, some soft Latin pop started playing overhead. The quiet atmosphere might be a bit of a turnoff to most people, but in Quetzally's case, it just means less competition for the limited seating! (people dropped in throughout my visit to grab takeout as well, which further explains the lack of patrons in the actual establishment) I grabbed a barbacoa (lamb) burrito and it arrived with a great presentation. There were tons of beans, rice, and a thick layer of the succulent, buttery, tender lamb. A large amount of food for the price--the burrito was probably the size of both of my fists and was about $8. Loved the salsa verde that came with the complimentary chips. I ate so much of it that the waiter brought us out another dish (I then proceeded to actually pour it on my burrito). read more

Quetzally - Barbacoa (lamb) burrito, with rice and beans, plus avocado cream. Put some of the salsa verde on it for a little spice. - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I made my order from eat24 The food is great but unfortunately the driver or delivery guy is an asshole I'm from California ware high standard quality service is everything, I'm visiting Philadelphia at a four-star hotel where the front of the building there's a space for deliveries drop off the pick ups I cannot believe the driver called me and asked me to come down pick up my food and still tells me if I don't like it to order somewhere else All I have to say is wow!! I'm never ordering there again no matter what the reviews say!!! Had to call the restaurant to finally get my food! read more

Quetzally - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Quetzally is right below Center City in Hawthorne but it remains very much a neighborhood Mexican cafe as opposed to a destination restaurant. Much of their business is via the takeout or delivery route but there is also a small dining room with a few tables. I was recommended by a friend to try their chalupas and with good reason - they're good. I had the homemade chorizo chalupas and after adding hot sauce to provide a nice kick, I enjoyed a nice light meal. btw - Quetzally means beautiful in the old Aztec language. read more

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Decent Mexican food a few streets south of south street. I'd give it a 3.5 if I could. I came in at 6:30 or so on a weekday and had no trouble with seating. It's not a large place but we were the only ones there for a while. Our waitress came over immediately and was really professional and helpful. I generally prefer to try at least one item that a server recommends - it ups the chances that I'll get something good, or at least interesting - and she was really helpful in pointing out a few of her favorites and a few of the most popular items. Ended up ordering the shrimp tostadas and pork chop tacos, the latter was the special of the night. I unfortunately wasn't that impressed with either. Pork Chop Tacos: with cilantro, onion, and cactus. I feel like there was more cactus than pork on the taco, which was unfortunate because the acidity and bitterness of the cactus ended up overpowering all other flavors. The pork that was there was chopped into tiny bits and was quite fatty and a bit under salted. After taking off a bit of the cactus the tacos was pretty good, but nothing to rave about. Shrimp Tostadas: cortijo cheese, avocado puree, lettuce, raw onion, spicy onion. I got the shrimp tacos on the recommendation of our waitress, and they were pretty good but not great. The shrimp were a good consistency and mix of spicy and sweet, and the tortilla was perfectly crispy, but there was no real bite. There's definitely better Mexican food in the city, but if you're nearby and hungry this'll do just fine too. read more

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A slow, boring, day afforded my friend the time to randomly search for Mexican establishments. When it came time to eat he recommended this place and off we went. Located just a few blocks from Broad and South Streets, Quetzally is nestled into a residential neighborhood. I cannot recall seeing another establishment in the immediate area. The dining area is not very large but capable of accommodating a decent amount of patrons. When we arrived we were the only people in the restaurant. Within minutes the place was packed. We started our dining service with a plate of nachos. After all, that is what brought us to Quetzally. My friend chose this place because of the nachos. He is considered the nacho aficionado of the group and the nachos are what sold him on this place. While we may not agree on his nacho rankings, one cannot question his ability to seek out some of the greatest heaps of meat, cheese, salsa, and sour cream on a bed of tortilla chips and the nachos at Quetzally were just that, a heaping mound of goodness. Once we polished off the nachos I decided to go with the Chicken Tinga burrito. I was expecting a certain level of spice due to the chicken marinating in a chipotle sauce. I didn't quite find the level of spice I was seeking, but the flavor was present. That had to be one of the best burritos I have had in Philadelphia. The service is cool. Even when things got a little busy for the one server she was still on top of her game. There is a $15 credit card minimum. We didn't know so when we asked to split the check the waitress tried to work with us but there was nothing she could do. The manager got a little testy. No worries read more

Quetzally - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I have never had to say this about Mexican food before but, everything was quite bland. The chicken tostadas had a black bean spread on them, lettuce, cheese and chicken. The chicken was not seasoned in any way, just...white...possibly boiled...chicken. So I thought to add the red and green sauces provided, also bland. Needed salt, pepper and somehow there were no jalapeños to be seen. We also had the steak fajitas, also bland not sure they were even salted. The lime provided helped but still, quite tasteless. The guacamole was nothing to be remembered, which was a bummer. Both of us were very underwhelmed unfortunately. Service was good, everyone was nice. Not sure we'll be back. read more

We ordered from this place for the first time and really enjoyed it. From the queso, to the enchiladas, to the tostadas. We will order again read more