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    Blue Corn

    4.4 (465 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Madison R.

    The service here was great! Really kind and attentive staff. We tried here because we saw online from multiple sources it's one of the best Mexican restaurants in Philly. It definitely did not disappoint! The food was so flavorful and the plates came with the food beautifully presented. We wished the rice was Mexican yellow rice, but overall a great spot!!!

    Birria taco
    Miles A.

    As soon as you walk in, you can tell you're in for a treat. Great vibe, interesting decor, and very cozy. The server quickly greets you and takes the charger plate out of the way, then will explain any specials they have. I got one of the specials for that day, the birria beef taco. These were simply perfect, savory and tender just bursting with flavor. The consommé was also quite rich and zesty. These were phenomenal, I would suggest to try if they have them for that day. Best I have personally had. Also tried the skirt steak taco on regular menu and these were filled to the brim, also great. It is cash only, and they do have an ATM. I wanted to stop here a few times but usually don't have cash. This is definitely worth the effort to bring it. Everything coming out of the kitchen looked phenomenal, definitely will be back to try some more! Thanks

    Skylar W.

    Fantastic al pastor tacos and a great, strong marg! I got the three tacos and a skinny marg, and it was perfection. I tried one of my brothers steak tacos and definitely preferred my own. Service was quick, drinks were strong. Cash only, but they have an ATM onsite if needed!

    Zucchini blossom quesadillas
    Alicia J.

    Blue Corn somehow captures the entire spectrum of Mexican restaurants under one roof: it feels simultaneously homey where local families gather and lively with a bar and happy hour, and its menu has a combination of affordable classic items and more adventurous and upscale ones. I came with a couple others and tried out some of the latter kind of dishes since we were all Mexican food fans but wanted to try something off the beaten path. The three items we got were: - Tuna tostaditas: a daily special, three crispy blue tortillas topped with a deliciously refreshing tuna ceviche. One of the more "bougie" menu items but they seem to do great seafood here if the menu is any indication. - Zucchini blossom quesadillas: a set of three, stuffed not only with cheese but grilled vegetables including the blossoms which were a bit like artichoke. Came with a really good salsa verde and chipotle salsa - Ofrenda de los dioses: a specialty item the restaurant seems to have invented, sort of like a layered enchilada filled with cheese, corn, and huichacotle (corn mushroom) and smothered in a creamy green salsa. I had been looking forward to this one the most and it didn't disappoint! The huichacotle is sort of like a cross between a corn kernel and a grape in texture with a slight chew. And I scooped up every last bit of that sauce - truly worthy of the gods as the name states! Overall really good and memorable food, and I feel like Blue Corn is a great fit for any kind of Mexican meal, whether you're craving a familiar taco or eager to expand your horizons.

    Amy C.

    My absolute favorite taco spot! My faves are the lengua and the cabeza, but you can never go wrong with any of the tacos! Their ceviche is so refreshing and I believe it comes with a house-made spicy vinaigrette which is phenomenal. They're cash only but they also have an ATM too!

    Cactus salad. Highly recommended
    Retna S.

    I recommend following Blue Corn on Instagram or Facebook because they always post their specials. I had the tuna tostaditas as appetizer: three mini blue corn topped with raw tuna that's marinated in soy sauce served with chipotle aioli. I was surprised with this fusion. Everyone enjoyed this very much. Ceviche never disappoints. Always fresh served with plantain chips with their special green sauce. My seafood soup was pretty good. Unfortunately I crunched some sand. The nopales as side dish is very salty, Churros are served with sweet dulce de leche. Portion isn't too big. As always service always five stars. Food came out fast, the staff was attentive and friendly.

    Ensalada de Nopal
    Sophia M.

    Second time here, another really great experience! Service was impeccable -- prompt, responsive, kind, super fine attention to detail. Outdoor seating was comfortable for 4 of us, and they have a lot of 2-person tables there too. Food was delicious & worked for a variety of diets/preferences (vegan, high spice level, low spice level, etc.). The rest of their brunch selection looked really yummy.

    Seafood stew special
    Andrew K.

    We had been meaning to try this place for a while and now that we have I'm glad that we did. The menu has a ton of options. We ultimately went with the blue corn tacos (which felt like an obvious choice) and the seafood stew special. The el pastor blue tacos were... pretty good. The tacos themselves were actually a bit thinner than I would expect but the filling was quite nice. The hot sauce on the side was a really nice addition. And the cooked green onions that it came with was a surprising and delicious addition. The seafood stew was the star: so much seafood (albeit you pay the price for it-almost all of the entrees are a bit on the pricier side actually). I was surprised they served bread to dip into the delicious broth given that it's a Mexican restaurant but this was a good touch. The white fish and shrimp were really nice. The clams and mussels were fine-nothing terribly special. But overall excellently seasoned. The drink menu is extensive. Cash only. Nestled into an adorable area of Little Italy. The service was extensive. We were super looked after and there were a ton of employees, many of whom served different roles and we ended up being catered to really closely. Definitely worth the try.

    Al Pastor tacos
    Ebony L.

    I was in town visiting my friend for the Philadelphia half marathon. I decided to visit this restaurant as it received great reviews previously. Please be aware that they are cash only but they do have an ATM in the lobby. We were seated fairly quickly and the staff was very pleasant. The restaurant is fairly busy and somewhat small inside but not overbearingly uncomfortable. My friend and I both ordered the al pastor tacos which unfortunately had a little too much feeling and could have a little bit more salt but enjoyable overall. I can't recall what drink I ordered what I do remember enjoying it. Overall, it was an enjoyable meal and experience.

    Cherie C.

    Excellent sit-down Mexican restaurant. Cash only. Full bar. We came for tacos, so tacos we had. We had chicken, pork, beef cheek, and oyster. Oyster tacos were a special that day, and special they were. Fried oysters were briny and delicious. I'd get those any time they are offered. The cabeza was also good. I can't wait to return and explore more of the menu, like the huaraches.

    Lengua tacos
    Patrick M.

    Incredible place. I had high expectations and they were met. I had a few items: 1. Some sort of whitefish ceviche (was a special at the time) - this is my dish of the year so far. It was so incredible fresh and tasted amazing. I would eat this everyday. 2. Lengua tacos. Very good. I like lengua quite a bit. 3. A seafood soup. This was OK. I'm not sure why I ordered it as I know I don't really like this type of thing but it was still pretty good so that is saying a lot. My wife got nachos which I also got to eat and they were amazing. Had the chips and salsa and guac too. Very good stuff. Margs obviously popped off. I will be back here. A place you could take friends from out of town to impress them and not break the bank. Our server was impressive with her knowledge of the menu and kept us well fed and our cups full which is always appreciated. The space looks a little tight and is always filled, but it didn't detract from the experience. No bumping of chairs or anything.

    Language Tacos to start of a good taco crawl!
    Bill M.

    I could give five stars alone for Blue Corn being the first stop of our epic South Philly Taco Crawl UYE! But in essence, I give it because it's the perfect classic taqueria with all kinds of local neighborhood charm and a good bar on top! Blue Corn is one of those South Philly Mexican restaurants that I've known about for years now. But when you're living there you get set in your ways of going to your usual local spots. So when I saw that it was the first spot on our taco crawl I was sold on joining in. And even if it was cash only and slightly on the smaller side, Blue Corn delivered big on where it mattered with epic service and quality food! After being one of the ones to arrive fashionably late for the crawl the Blue Corn staff were quick to connect another table for four to our group and get an amazing horchata in my hands. While it was tempting to also try a Mexican coffee, I was also sold on joining some of our group in enjoying some mezcal, and it was perfectly smoky and served traditional style with a slice of orange. If it wasn't a taco crawl I would have been sold on trying their huaraches, platillos, burritos, and other tasty delicacies. But since it was an epic taco crawl I was able to order some lengua tacos and trade some for a cabeza and pollo pibil taco. Of the three my favorite was the perfectly cooked beef tongue with subtle flavor. But I also enjoyed the slight tinge of spice that the Apollo had, and the tender bits of beef cheek from the cabeza. If you're looking for a Mexican restaurant that's classy on a budget, then it doesn't get much better than Blue Corn!

    Tiffany T.

    It may have taken me 8 years to return, but I finally did and had a better experience than my first! We stopped by after wandering the Italian market with out of town visitors - no reservations but walked in around 1:30-2pm and were seated without issue with a total party of 4, no wait. Our server notified us of the specials that day, and they all sounded so good - we mostly ordered off of the special menu he sold us on! The best thing from the specials was 100% the seafood stew that can be an appetizer or entree version. The seafood stew tasted like the sea, and all of the seafood inside was cooked to perfection, not overcooked on any of the items at all. The lobster ceviche we could have skipped, not much lobster and the flavor was okay - needed more acidity and pop in my opinion and pricey $$$ I enjoyed my cod tacos on special, and I also tried a bite of my husband's seafood tacos (puerto vallarta) and his was really good too (see pictured flour tortilla). The presentation is also very thoughtful, especially for a place that may be seen more as a "hole in the wall" Overall, my guests were very happy with their meal and so were we- and for 6 alcoholic drinks, 2 appetizers, and 4 entrees - our bill was $176 before tax and tip between 4 persons. **CASH ONLY** - they have an ATM in the restaurant.

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