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 1. Que Chula Es Puebla

1356 N 2nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 203-0404

Category: Mexican

5.0 star rating
  8/30/2011

This is my favorite Mexican place in the city, hands down. I wouldn't advise eating-in even though it's a BYO since the atmosphere is kind of pizza-shoppy and the neighborhood isn't the greatest to look at, but I've done it and it's been fine. We…More »

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 2. Loco Pez

2401 E Norris St
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(267) 886-8061

Categories: American (New), Mexican

Neighbourhood: Fishtown

4.0 star rating
  11/22/2011

I didn't think it'd happen, but I've finally found ANOTHER Mexican joint in my 'hood. While I still love Que Chula Es Puebla for my delicious taco shell tacos, Loco Pez wins in almost every other category.

Location: .02 miles from my house? Awesome!

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 3. Cantina Dos Segundos

931 N 2nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 629-0500

Categories: Mexican, Bars

Neighbourhood: Northern Liberties

4.0 star rating
  Update - 4/6/2012

So, I guess I lied when I wrote in my last review that I wouldn't gorge myself - because I definitely did just that last night. As a matter of fact, I was asleep by 8 p.m., that's how liquored up and full I was.

I'll keep this short - last night we…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    1/10/2012

    UUUUGHHHHHH.

    HOLY CRAP, GUYS. I just left Cantina Dos Segundos and feel like Violet from Charlie and… Read more »

 4. El Camino Real

1040 N 2nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 925-1110

Categories: Barbeque, Tex-Mex

Neighbourhood: Northern Liberties

4.0 star rating
  11/30/2011

I went to El Camino Real for a surprise birthday party for my cousin-in-law. A few of us went early to eat dinner before the guest of honor arrived. I was feeling kind of sick that day, so I opted for a chicken taco salad (which I judged to be a mild…More »

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 5. Alma de Cuba

1623 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 988-1799

Categories: Latin American, Caribbean

Neighbourhoods: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

5.0 star rating
  10/18/2011

I can't believe I have yet to review Alma de Cuba.

Let me say that I've only been here for drinks and dessert. I'd love to come for dinner as everything that I've seen come out of the kitchen looks and smells amazing, but I just haven't had the chance…More »

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 6. Mixto

1141 Pine St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 592-0363

Categories: Latin American, Cuban

Neighbourhood: Washington Square West

4.0 star rating
  9/7/2011

If you're looking for a good happy hour, this place is the place to be. A couple times a week they have mojitos on special, and it's totally worth it to go. Let me also say: I don't like mojitos. Let me clarify: I don't like the traditional mojito.…More »

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 7. The Adobe Cafe

4550 Mitchell St
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 483-3947

Category: Mexican

Neighbourhood: Roxborough

3.0 star rating
  11/23/2011

I'm giving the Adobe Cafe three stars...two stars for our sit-down visit, and four stars for our take-out experience.

The first time I ever went to this restaurant was with a few family members. I got the Adobe Mexican Combo and liked some things but…More »

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 8. Qdoba Mexican Grill

1600 N Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 763-4090

Neighbourhoods: Templetown, Avenue of the Arts North

2.0 star rating
  1/10/2012

Let's face it, Qdoba is not where you should go if you're craving *real* Mexican food. But for those of us who work close by and are craving something other than the tuna sandwich that we brought for lunch, it's an OK choice.

My gripes are as follows:…More »

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 9. El Azteca Mexican Restaurant

714 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 733-0895

Category: Mexican

Neighbourhood: Market East

1.0 star rating
  1/12/2012

In June of 2009 it was my (now) husband's and (prior) roommate's birthday. We made a reservation at El Azteca in either April or May for the June date. We made the reservation based on the fact that you could bring tequila and beer and eat lots of…More »

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Review votes:
117 Useful, 28 Funny, and 36 Cool

Location

Northern Liberties, Philadelphia, PA

Yelping Since

August 2011

Things I Love

Dessert, sushi, meat, & booze.

Find Me In

Fishtown/East Kensington

My Hometown

Lebanon, PA

When I'm Not Yelping...

I'm eating!

The Last Great Book I Read

The Hunger Games (don't forget Catching Fire and Mockingjay, too!).

My First Concert

Meatloaf..........don't judge.

My Last Meal On Earth

My last meal would be so large it'd exceed the character limit here.

Current Crush

Ryan Gosling's dog, George. He's so cute!