Great service, good margaritas and fine food, my favorite spot in Manayunk. Never disappoints!

We had a nice meal with our son and his GF on our July visit to PA. We came into this fun and brightly decorated cantina after six pm We completely missed the happy hour I had planned to explore by coming in on the Sunday after the 4th. Seems my red sangria ($11, tasty but not worth a second one) wasn't on special anyway regardless of day, and son ordered a Pink Pony Club cocktail $13 which was really fun. We dove straight into entrees, son ordering the non-traditional cheese steak quesadilla and absolutely raving about it. Not bad for a kid who was an insanely picky eater as a child! His girlfriend chose the pork carnitas, with 3 corn tortillas underneath it made succulent tacos. Husband had the enchiladas de pollo, a nice plate of chicken tinga and corn tortillas with crumbled cheese over red sauce. Interesting none of these dishes include a side but the individual prices are around $15. I had the 3 blackened mahi tacos, and found them to be really dry. I asked for some salsa. Waiter brought out a fabulous roasted salsa that I literally wanted to drink what was left after I put it on my tacos. Bravo! Only bad thing was the $1.75 up charge we found on the bill for the morita salsa was not mentioned before it was delivered to our table. I let it go because the salsa was so excellent. It was not a bad meal, but $97. And because it was more than $50 they added a 20% gratuity automatically. It is at least highlighted on the bill so you don't pay it twice. Service was fast and efficient. We had paid for an hour and a half of parking and needed only 45 minutes, not a busy place on a Sunday night in 100° so service and kitchen were speedy. I look forward to coming back on our next visit to Manayunk and trying the happy hour! read more

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Cutest spot on Main Street, you can't miss it with the pastel decor. It was a nice day so we sat outside, got some margs, guac, and fajitas. Gotta say the margs were the best part. They had a seasonal strawberry basil marg that was delicious! Overall food was solid, great place for friends and fam! 4/5 food - got the chicken fajitas and guac. Guac was a little bland but still good, fajitas came with an overwhelming amount of cheese 5/5 service - casual and quick! 5/5 vibes - the decor is so cute read more

Taqueria Amor in Manayunk was such a fun and cool experience. Walking inside honestly felt like stepping into a movie. The space was filled with holiday decorations, giving it this cozy, festive, almost magical vibe that instantly puts you in a good mood. It's lively, colorful, and just a really enjoyable place to hang out. We ordered a bunch of dishes to share. The brisket enchiladas came with cubed brisket. I personally would have preferred shredded, but they were still flavorful and tasty overall. The nachos were a standout, really good and a generous portion that's perfect for sharing. We also tried the birria tacos and the chicken quesadilla, and both were solid, comforting, and hit the spot. Our server was very sweet and attentive, checking in at all the right moments and making the experience even better. Overall, Taqueria Amor delivered on vibes, food, and service. I'd rate it an 8/10 and would definitely return, especially for the fun atmosphere and shareable dishes. read more

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this place was 10/10 no notes. frozen margarita ($12) was so good!!! Their Pitcher option for regular margarita would be amazing for a gno. I came here for dinner so not sure of any happy hour deals. We did outdoor seating since its summer and they decorated it cute! No issues getting a table without a reservation on a Friday night. For appetizers we started with chicken taquitos and the CHICKEN TINGA NACHOS wow those were loaded up and came in hot. Couldn't even see the chips at the bottom it was so good. The al pastor tacos ($15) were also amazing. Filling was delicious and big portion. I do wish they doubled up on the tortilla though. Really good mexican food in manayunk pa. Would definitely recommend, especially in the summer for their frozen margs and outdoor seating. read more

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How have I never written a review of the Taqueria?? This has been another one of my go-to places in Manayunk for over 10 years! Love taking visitors here too! I don't think I've ever had anything I didn't love from Taqueria! I typically get some sort of tacos and am also a huge fan of their elote and queso fundido! I love that they offer the taco bowl options because I will typically get that if I'm doing delivery, but will do taco tacos if I'm dining in. Their drink list is always phenomenal, the Three Chili Marg is my favorite marg in all of Philly! They do super fun popups all the time with special food and drink menus. I love that they always have something new and fun going on! Recently went to the Beetlejuice popup and Senor Grinch is always a MUST STOP during the holiday season! I do miss some of the offerings that they used to have when they were Feliz (chicken skin tacoooossss!!) and my one wish is that they offered tacos by the singles so you can mix and match. But this is def one of the best neighborhood Yunk establishments there is! read more

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The food was DELICIOUS - especially the sweet plantains. Service & ambience were great. Will definitely be back. read more

Taqueria Amor - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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As you can see from the photos, we devoured our food. We got the nachos, black bean soup, and street corn. I'd recommend every single one of these! This was my first time eating inside and I was blown away by the decor. They have lights, fun trinkets, and a projector playing Christmas movie clips. I think it's worth it to try and go before all the holiday decor is taken down. I took a star off since this place is quite pricy. These nachos are huge, but the entrees are, in my opinion, too expensive for their size. And if you plan to drink, be prepared to pay premium prices. We decided to share appetizers to save some money this time and I think that's the way to go to not drop $50+ on a meal for two. read more

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Came for an impromptu dinner & glad we did! I had the taco bowl, which came on a bed of rice and it was delicious! The flavors were hitting & the portion was so big that I ate about half the serving and it still didn't make a dent in the bowl. I like that they have a number of non-alcoholic options available, even for their seasonal drinks. They will have the Halloween decorations up through the holiday and then switch over to Christmas decorations in mid-November. read more

Taqueria Amor - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I decided to come here with friends to see their Beetlejuice Halloween decorations and get some food and drinks. Drinks were pretty decent. I got a passion fruit frozen margarita which I was excited about. Another place I went to before always had it on the menu but never actually had it. It was good. We had some other specialty Halloween drinks too which were good as well. I got the seafood enchilada as my meal which I enjoyed. I'm iffy about ordering seafood items at Mexican restaurants because sometimes they're too fishy tasting or it doesn't go together well with the toppings. This was good though, had nice chucks of seafood, it tasted fresh , didn't have that nasty filler in it that places sometimes use. The sauce on top was good too. I liked my husband's barria tacos was well. The Mexican street corn was good but a little on the spicy side for me. I'm considering coming back for Christmas for their grinch theme because I love The Grinch. Maybe we will if they offer new or seasonal items . read more

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Food and service was fantastic Very fresh and authentic. Loved the salsa. Highly recommend it. read more

Love this place. Friendly staff, food fresh and seasoned well. I don't fancy the street corn but their best item is grilled fish tacos, delicious! Don't forgot a good cocktail from the bar, preferably seasonal. They get really creative read more

Taqueria Amor - Steak tacos and Fish tacos - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Wonderful customer service, clean and well decorated restaurant! The margaritas are very tasty! The food itself was a little underwhelming, salad was fresh and crisp but their salad dressed just tasted like canned chipotle adobe sauce poured on lettuce. Tortillas were good but the beef was a little over cooked. I've heard amazing things so I was hoping for more complexity in the food and depth of flavor. Would go for drinks again! read more

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I wound up back in town for a small music festival at Venice Island, and this was the first place I came to. I ordered a shrimp quesadilla and a side of esquites, as well as a couple drinks. Both the quesadilla and esquites were larger than I thought they'd be. Usually when I order a side of esquites, it's only a few spoonfuls worth, but this was a fairly large bowl. Very good, though. It was cheesy and creamy and sweet with just a little spice. A good balance of flavors, and I really enjoyed it. The shrimp quesadilla was also really good. Lots of shrimp and a good amount of cheese. The habanero crema was a *little* too spicy for me, but it was good, too. The only downside to the food was that I couldn't finish it all and wasn't able to take the leftovers with me since I was heading to the festival right after, but I'm sure they would have been really good leftovers if I had been able to take them with! The drinks were also tasty. I got the mango habenero margarita and the spinarita (sangria and frozen margarita swirl. I didn't think the mango habenero margarita had much of a kick, but it *was* good. And the spinarita was delicious - I liked the blanace of the sweetness of the sangria and the sourness of the margarita. Outside of the food/drinks, service was once again top notch. My server (I believe he said his name was Peter) was very attentive and checked in the perfect amount. The rest of the staff was very friendly, too. Overall, I really enjoy Taqueria Amor, and I highly recommend it. If I were a local, this would for sure be one of my go-to spots! read more

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Not happy with food there. Very ho hum. Felt like stuff was slapped together and definitely not authentic.... We were looking for some really good authentic Mexican.... I should have read the menu before going in. I am sure it did not help matters that I just came back from San Diego and ate at La Puerta (now that's a Mexican Restaurant)!!!!!! Bar seemed okay, service is really good. Food barely got 2 stars. read more

Stopped in last night to have dinner for my 12 year old's birthday. The staff were friendly and helpful. This is one of the most festive and creatively decorated restaurants I've seen in quite some time, possibly ever. We were a party of 4 and were seated as soon as our 4th arrived. There were so many festive drinks on the menu! The mule was good, but a little on the sweet side. We got the taquitos, steak bowl, brisket bowl, chicken tinga bowl, and tres leches cake. Everything was flavorful and the portions were decent. Taqueria Amor happens to be a stop on the Jolly Trolley, so we hopped on there afterwards for a ride. read more

Taqueria Amor - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Tacos were mediocre at best. They were wet and frankly lacked much flavor. Service was good, not great. The place was ridiculously loud with a weird disco vibe music playing. And the kicker was their mandatory 20% service charge to ensure their employees "are fairly compensated"?!? Pay your employees! Tips and determined by the customer based on service provided. I never return and recommend you don't either. read more

Taqueria Amor - Receipt including mandatory 20% service charge to ensure their employees "are fairly compensated"?!? Pay your employees! - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I was genuinely impressed with this restaurant. My friend has Celiac and we heard really positive things about how accommodating this place is. While ordering, our server knew exactly what on the menu could be made gluten-free and made it a point to make sure she knew my order was also gluten-free if she wanted to try it. I got the enchilada with verde sauce and it was great! The service was 10/10. It was bustling in there, but they got our food out pretty fast. It was a really fun environment! I'd definitely come again. read more

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Holiday themed ambiance - A++ Service - A++ Crab Rangoon Dip - A++ Margarita pitcher without ice - A++ Went in for lunch and were warned about a strict 90 minute time limit. Holiday decor was super cute! I hope the overhead string lights change color and can be kept up year round. We ordered a lunch special pitcher of margaritas. It came in a bottle without ice poured over glasses with ice - fantastic! We got crab Rangoon to share from the holiday menu and it was unbelievable. I hope it will make it into the regular menu and stay beyond the holidays, as well. For entree we had the taco lunch special ($2 off tacos). We got the fish Ensenada tacos and pork Al pastor tacos - both were okay (pork was...chewy). Overall, we had a great holiday late lunch and I look forward to coming back to try more. read more

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I had a wonderful day here at taco Tuesday! It's $3 off all tacos and enchiladas on Tuesdays. The ambiance there is really nice. I love the eclectic style! The service was impeccable. The food was pretty good my favorite dish was the plantains they were delicious read more

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Food: decent Margaritas: mid Service: mid Price: expensive (7.99 for some basic chips and salsa) They also add an automatic 20% gratuity to the bill, which is within my tipping range, but not for the service received. Ambiance: loud, people yelling, baby crying Wouldn't go again, but not terrible. read more

Stopped in for what I thought was going to be late night tacos turned into kitchens closed and only one drink to say I didn't waste my time coming here. Not sure why I thought this place would stay open late but I believe they close around 9pm so we ended up having to go somewhere else for food--Like dang not even a chip or a dip? Lol maybe next time... I've heard good things about this place so I'll have to come back when they're open and serving food. I'll be back to update my review. read more

I'ma native Californian, so I've been warned about the Mexican food in Philadelphia... the people saying such things are snobs. Taqueria Amor was a solid first experience, but by no means perfect. Each region will have its own take on food, and that's not a bad thing. It's not TexMex, authentic Mexican, not Cali fresh style. But it IS delicious, like most of the food in this amazing city. Burritos are only available on Mondays, so I took advantage of the timing to try the carnitas burrito for $13. The meat was good quality and flavorful, but it lacked that "fall apart in your mouth delicious" quality that I've come to love. The burrito came with avocado, black beans, romaine lettuce, tomato, and Mexican rice. The price was high for the portion size, which I was expecting. No complimentary chips and salsa, no band, no abuela expertly hand-crafting tortillas, either. Now that the bad is out of the way, I want to focus on what they did right. Fun Goonies themed decor and bright colors, big open spaces with lots of seating indoors and out, a full bar, and the staff were total sweethearts. I requested tapatio, which they didn't have. The server did bring me a variety of salsas and a bottle of valentines. The habanero sauce was spicy enough to satisfy my craving for heat, and the burrito was just big enough to not leave me hungry. The location in downtown Manayunk is cute, convenient, and safe. There are a ton of cute shops nearby so you can take a stroll after the meal or walk along the Schuylkill. This was a pretty good experience and I have to say, "hey man, nice shot" to the owners. Worth a visit, for sure. read more

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The best Mexican food in the area! Nachos are to dieeee for but if you can't handle spice, I suggest you ask the for sauce on the side. The service is great and so much of the team are longstanding which to me means, great oversight and a fair treatment of employees! Additionally, they frequently have themes i.e. Barbie, Taylor Swifft, Stranger things, Christmas etc. We went last week and the beetlejuice decor and drink specials were super fun! read more

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Very festive ambience! Lively inside and funky outside booths. Very good margaritas. Prices are good. Very good food options..LOVE their nachos..vegetarian friendly. cauliflower tacos are good and my friends really enjoyed the fish tacos. Prices are decent and they have many specials by the day. Good happy hour! Wish they took reservations because the place can be very popular. read more

It was a great mexican restaurant in a great neighborhood. I had a tough time looking for parking at first, but i managed to find one on the street, but walking up further after parking, looked like there were several lots towards the river and the bridge where youre able to park your car and there were a lot of spots available. They had also an abundance of outdoor seating. It was super windy that day, so sadly we couldnt sit outside. The host was really funny too, "Sorry, we only had outside seating." HAHA We got a laugh out of that. really put us in a good mood. Will was our server and he was very attentive to me and my friend's needs. Their Nachos De La Casa was so filling and the portion was very fair for the price. We just did their Lunch combo of soup and tacos and this giant appetizer and we were satisfied. read more

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This place has a fun atmosphere, interesting music and colors. I love the indoor/outdoor atmosphere - feels great on a summer afternoon. The drinks are a little pricey (even at happy hour) but strong and tasty - I was very satisfied with my mango habanero pitcher. The food was great, decent sized portions - service was quick and servers were really approachable. My only criticism is if you're going expecting a great happy hour deal, this isn't the place...$2 or $3 off here and there for already $$$ drinks. otherwise come and enjoy yourself. read more

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I'm absolutely disgusted. They literally served me dirty water, and I drank two full glasses of it before realizing something was seriously off. When I finally looked closely, the water was cloudy and had visible particles floating around -- it honestly looked like someone had spit into the vase or rinsed out a mop in it. And the worst part? This happened right after we had to send back their watery elotes, which were basically corn soup. I didn't even make a scene about that -- I was being nice, trying to give them the benefit of the doubt. I could've taken a picture and blasted them for that alone, but I didn't. Then they have the audacity to bring out a new water vase that looks like it came straight from a gutter. At that point I was beyond done. Absolutely no pride, no cleanliness, and clearly no standards. It's disgusting that a restaurant would think this is acceptable. I've eaten at hole-in-the-wall places cleaner than this. Never again -- and honestly, health inspectors need to pay them a visit ASAP read more

Excellent and *huge* tacos. I had the Tingas and the mango habañaero margarita with the spicy salt. Taqueria was park of my Manayunk starter pack -- my next trip back will be during the week for happy hour. read more

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Taqueria Amor is one of my favorite spots in Manayunk! The ambiance is always so amazing and festive for every season. The food is always great and the staff is wonderful. You cannot beat the Pick Dos Lunch Combo. It is a great deal, and so is the Amor Margarita lunch special! Some of my favorite menu items include the carnitas tacos, the cauliflower tacos, tinga tacos, and the guac. All of the food is delicious, but my one go to that I absolutely have to have every time is the Tortilla soup. Don't pass it up! The drinks are always excellent, and they always have awesome seasonal cocktails. Definitely check it out. read more

Taqueria Amor - Gizmo's Gingerbread Cookie Shot - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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My wife and I live down the street and we go here every time we get the chance! We love the nachos (but definitely eat in, nachos don't travel well lol) read more

Finally made it to Taqueria Amor, aka "Taqueria Things," for their Stranger Things pop-up that was very impressive. The details were one of the best pop-ups I've experienced thus far. Super excited to have visited Taqueria Amor on Halloween day for an interesting solo date. Stranger Things is one of the best series ever and they captured it in the restaurant so well. So many things were displayed around the restaurant; the 80s music was playing, "lights" were displayed, and they even had clips from the show! Loved it all! Ordered the "Upside Down Margarita". Boozy...had to slow down! For an appetizer, I went with the seafood guacamole (real crab & shrimp) w/tortilla chips; I wasn't expecting it to taste so good. Also, went with the Carolina BBQ shrimp taco, which was tasty too. I highly enjoyed myself and will be back! read more

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Drinks and service were amazing!! Food came out very quick and was delicious. Would 100% go back!

You may think the food quality would lack because of the gimmick. BUT NOPE. From hosts to servers everyone was so nice and made sure we were comfortable at all times. The theme was so cute and made for a fun background during convo. read more

Taqueria Amor - ENCHILADAS DE POLLO - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Great place on Main Street! Amazing host and servers who make you feel comfortable and make some great suggestions. We were waiting to pick up our pup, so popped in for a quick drink and salad. Will definitely be back to taste more of the food. The salad was fresh, healthy and very appetizing. read more

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I came here on taco Tuesday for lunch. They had 2 deals going on. The first was a lunch deal where you could get 2 items for $10ish dollars. The items on this menu all looked good. They also had $3 off all tacos and enchiladas on their regular menu. My friends and I ordered the guac and also got the complimentary salsa. The guac was great! The salsa was pretty good but a bit smokier than I prefer. We all ordered enchiladas. I got the brisket. It was also pretty good - came with 2 enchiladas. I enjoyed the sauces on it. I would prob go for the lunch deal next time tho bc it seemed like it was more food - and the salads sounded awesome. The service was great! I also liked the decor in the place. Next time I would eat outside - my friends wanted to eat indoors so that is what we did. But the windows were all open and there was a nice breeze. I wouldn't hesitate to return for another meal next time I'm in Manayunk. read more

Colorful establishment with modern Mexican eats. Visited during Taqueria Amor during lunch. Service was friendly, food came quickly and overall taste was spot on. Monday's are the only day TA serves burritos, so we lucked out. It was one of the favorite things we tried that day. The lunch menu features a "you pick two" option that works for people like me who want variety. It was also priced at $10.95 which is pretty affordable. Lastly, the margaritas were strong, always a plus! read more

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Maybe I just chose the wrong thing because the Birria (their special for the day) didn't meet my expectations. It was sorely lacking in flavor and i found myself opening the taco, pouring in consommé until my plate flooded and that still didn't help. More seasoning was needed, no way around it. Server dropped our food off and we didn't see her again until our food was gone. Decor was super cute though. read more

Taqueria Amor - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This is the best restaurant on Main Street in Manayunk Philadelphia! If you want an exceptional experience and delicious food, this is the place! It's a special place with the best food and the nicest people! Server Shayna is the best and the sweetest server we've ever met! She is very thoughtful and attentive! We are definitely coming back! You should definitely check out this place! You will be very happy 100%! read more

Taqueria Amor - Tres leche - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This restaurant certainly has a festive vibe that I enjoyed very much. The first table we were seated at was right next to the bar area where the servers got their drink orders and I found all that hectic traffic uncomfortable so we asked to be moved and were graciously accommodated. We arrived for happy hour (4pm) and it was pretty crowded on a Friday afternoon. We began with some chips and salsa for my friend and the salsa trio for me. His came with a salsa morita and a salsa verde. Mine came with salsa árbol, chipotle poblano and a salsa verde as well. All of the red ones were different in texture and flavor profile. We enjoyed them very much. I also liked that each salsa came in a generous amount. For entrees he got bbq shrimp tacos and I got the pork Al pastor but substituted the pickled red onions for regular white ones. We both enjoyed these as well. My only other complaint was after I asked for containers for my leftover salsas and some of my tacos, our server whisked away my remaining chips that I planned to take with me when she sat down the to go package. Kind of defeated the point. Besides that we enjoyed ourselves and I definitely would love to go back. read more

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