Philly Te Ama!®'s "Comida" Latina
Philadelphia’s Center City and surrounding neighborhoods boast authentic flavors that add spice to any night.
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Though it might be best known for cheesesteaks, hoagies and soft pretzels, Philadelphia continues to emerge as one of the country’s finest culinary destinations. The addition of exceptional restaurants with Spanish and/or Latin American influences in recent years has further incited the city’s red-hot dining scene.
From trendy hot spots in Old City and Rittenhouse Square to authentic neighborhood storefronts in El Barrio and South Philadelphia, you’ll experience an explosion of flavors at Philadelphia’s popular and lesser known Latin-inspired eateries.
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Carnitas Taco @ Cantina Feliz
424 South Bethlehem Pike Fort Washington, PA
Cantina Feliz is a Mexican restaurant and bar with a rustic look and feel, which offers lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. Dinner entrees are competitively priced with most items between $15 and $25. Cantina Feliz offers exceptional service with a menu of creative dishes and delicious flavors.
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One-Eyed Ropa Vieja Hash @ Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar
10 S 2nd St Philadelphia, PA
Cuban and Latin cuisine and mojito flavors of all kinds are served in a setting straight out of Havana at the bi-level Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar. Floorshows and salsa dancing evoke the authentic spirit of the 1940s Cuba on Fridays and Saturdays.
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Mole Poblano @ Tequilas
1602 Locust St Philadelphia, PA
It’s all in the name at Tequilas. The beautifully decorated, upscale Mexican restaurant keeps dozens of fine sipping tequilas on hand to complement the expertly prepared, authentic Mexican cuisine.
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Sopa Azteca @ Xochitl
408 S. 2nd Street Philadelphia, PA
A recent addition to South Street neighborhood, Xochitl is a cozy Mexican restaurant that boasts a full bar and intimate 30-seat dining room. A deep-mahogany bar with high-backed wrought-iron bar stools and hand-painted Talavera tiling add to the warm decor upstairs.
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Avenida Enchiladas @ Avenida
7402 Germantown Avenue Philadelphia, PA
A new addition to the Philly dining scene, Avenida is the first dining venture by husband-and-wife chef team Edgar and Kim Alvarez. The family-friendly spot serves up Latin food inspired by Edgar's Guatemalan heritage. With all items priced under $20, diners can feast on fresh seafood, moles, homemade salsas and more.
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Enchilada suizas @ La Lupe
1201 S. 9th Street Philadelphia, PA
At La Lupe in South Philadelphia, where the tacos all come with a cool green dollop of guacamole, the payoff could be any number of stellar fillings.
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Guacamole ranchero @ Las Cazuelas
426 W Girard Ave Philadelphia, PA
Fine Mexican cuisine from the region of Puebla in Philly's own Northern Liberties neighborhood
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Ceviche @ Isla Verde
2725 N. American Street Philadelphia, PA
Located in the heart of the Latino community, Isla Verde brings the breezy and sophisticated atmosphere of South Beach and the Caribbean to a somewhat unlikely corner in North Philadelphia. The largely tapas-centered menu has been an instant hit ever since its inception in early 2005. Head chef, Juan Carlos Rodriguez, has masterfully incorporated traditional Spanish ingredients into his exquisite Nuevo Latino cuisine.
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carne asada @ Tierra Colombiana
4535 North 5th Street Philadelphia, PA
Specializing in authentic Colombian and Cuban cuisine, Tierra Colombiana draws a late-night crowd to its cozy, tropical space for musical performances featuring Latin sounds from Central, South and North America and the Caribbean.
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Chicken Burrito @ Taco Riendo
1301 N. 5th Street Philadelphia, PA
Mexican food-lovers can satisfy their cravings at Taco Riendo, an Old Kensington BYOB that lives up to its slogan: La salsa hace la diferencia (the sauces make the difference). With a variety of burritos, quesadillas, tostadas, tacos and more, patrons have plenty of reasons to come back.
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Empanada De Pollo @ Sazon
941 Spring Garden Street Philadelphia, PA
At Sazon, Northern Liberties' Venezuelan BYOB restaurant, the atmosphere is simple and the fare (think empanadas and arroz con pollo) is hearty with plenty of vegetarian and gluten-free options.
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Bandeja Tipica @ Mixto Inc
1141 Pine Street Philadelphia, PA
Latin-American and Caribbean plates are the specialty at Mixto, a neighborhood favorite serving lunch and dinner daily and late-nights Thursday through Saturday. Typical Colombian dish = Seared steak, crispy pork rind, arepa, avocado, eggs, rice, beans, maduros and Colombian chorizo.
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Chuletas De Cordero @ Distrito Restaurant
3945 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA
Chef Garces drew inspiration from Mexico City for University City's Distrito, a brightly covered, fun house-like eatery serving up chili-marinated lamb chops and chile infused jimador tequila with maraschino and grapefruit (called a Hemingway).
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Rainbow Ceviche @ Alma de Cuba
1623 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA
Inside three floors of island elegance, Alma de Cuba is a great spot to sip a classic mojito and feast on authentic Cuban cuisine, including ceviche of all sorts!
