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.

Mexican food in the very heart of Philly - bonus points for the photobooth!…read moreFirst and foremost, our waiter was wonderful and I wish I could remember his name. The menu here is expensive and has plenty of vegetarian options which I appreciate appreciated. They make a very good classic margarita, so be sure to order one as your drink of choice. The nachos are pretty good, but I will say the star of the show was actually the sides for me: the brussels sprouts, plantains, and equites - fabulous! I ordered the cauliflower tacos as my main dish, but it was a little bit disappointed in these, they could've used a little bit more flavor.

El Vez is a bustling spot! Seemed great for large parties…read more The flavors of the enchiladas are above average. The chips, salsa, and guac are flavorful. The nachos were the star of the show! The margaritas were tasteful, not overly sweet. Service was kind and attentive. Prices were higher than what the flavor or volume of food calls for. I would give this a solid 3.3/5

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.

Came here for lunch. Driving and parking is fine in the day. As others mentioned its not a good…read morearea to walk around. Inside I enjoyed the decor and vibe. Staff very friendly. Good: old fashioned, tri-mix of guac (liked the truffle one), steak tacos. Not so good:coco tartare app, I thought most of the other tacos were tried were very okay for the price and would not recommend (shrimp, pastor (one of my least favorite versions of pastor), one with habaenro (not spicy at all). Would have enjoyed some actual spicy salsa to go with it. Overall, I sadly can't really recommend it.

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.

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

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

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

The food was great! I got the chips and salsa, chx tacos, some other tacos i think with pork, and…read moresweet chilli wings!

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.

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.

I came here on a day that south street was doing a festival. I was so grateful to be seated in a…read morequiet space away from the noise. Their service was a little slow but the hospitality was great. I enjoyed my food and while it's not the most amazing food you will ever eat. It a really solid Mexican restaurant!