This place is the best!! A hidden gem. It's not a fancy dining place but just what you need to get your good food fix in. We've had breakfast and lunch here. Some things to try- Al pastor burrito, breakfast nachos, French toast, birria tacos. The family who owns and works there is super friendly. Definitely recommend. I haven't had a single bad meal here yet. read more

La Catedral - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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The burritos are FAT and delicious. Extremely flavorful, crisp on the outside, and just overall delightful. It didn't sit in my stomach and make me feel disgusting afterwards. The birria tacos were everything I wanted. Juicy and fresh. The side of rice was a weak portion, but delicious! The restaurant itself looks clean and well maintained. The family that runs it really cares about the food. Highly recommend! read more

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We visited this cozy spot on a Thursday morning for breakfast. The kitchen was bustling with energy, a good sign that this place is popular even during weekday mornings. We ordered the breakfast burrito and French toast, and both dishes hit the mark. The burrito was expertly crafted -- perfectly cooked, generously filled, and seasoned to our liking with just the right amount of spice to make every bite flavorful. The French toast was a delightful surprise: perfectly sweet, with a wonderfully balanced flavor that didn't overwhelm the palate. It had a crispy exterior and a soft, custardy center -- just the way French toast should be. The atmosphere is simple but inviting. The space is indoor-only with a small, open kitchen where you can see the chefs in action. Seating is limited, with just a few tables, making it more suited for takeout. That said, the ambiance is bright, clean, and well-maintained. Service was prompt and friendly, with staff members who clearly care about creating a welcoming experience. The warm, family-friendly vibe adds a charming touch to the overall experience. Note, there is 3.75% charge for payments via card. So definitely cash is king here. Also tips are cash only so make sure you get cash. This is the kind of local gem I'd love to support regularly. We'll definitely be back for more tasty breakfasts and friendly service. read more

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Shrimp burrito was on point! Also tried the breakfast burrito swapping turkey bacon and that was solid too.

I went here for the first time last week and got a breakfast burrito. I asked if they could add steak to the burrito and they told me it would be an extra $2 which was great for my first time. I came back next week and got the same thing, and they told me all the prices on the menu had changed, and they charged me $5 extra for adding steak, which is completely different from what I paid last time. I was confused by the sudden change in menu items, especially since when I entered the store there was no notice of any price changes, and looking at their menus, all the prices were the same, so I don't know why they charged me extra or told me about all their prices changing, but I think it was out of spite. It's safe to say I definitely won't be coming back !! read more

Fantastic Mexican spot. Lil mom and pop type of vibe. Solid food, fast takeout service, not over priced, and supporting small business. Sometimes you can win em all! read more

La Catedral - Shrimp burrito and Quesabirria Tacos/w /consome - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Good tacos close to home. I tried a torta on one visit. They are HUGE. They took a Mexican torta and Philly-sized it. If quantity is what you seek, get a torta. But the tacos are even better. They are almost overstuffed with meat. The tacos are more than enough for a meal. I like the carnitas best. My husband loves the quesabirria tacos. They have various Aguas frescas and sometimes specials. Atmosphere is very casual, but it's comfortable to dine in. read more

La Catedral - Torta - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The lady at the counter was very friendly. I had birria tacos with fried maduros on the side. Each taco had 2 tortillas so it was very filling. They were ok. Maduros were sweet and not burnt. They accept credit cards but there's 3.75% fee. read more

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This is my favorite restaurant in the neighborhood, everything on the menu is delicious and everyone is always so friendly! The carne asada torta and al pastor burrito are our favorites. read more

Food: One of the best burritos in Fairmount. It's nice, warm, and toasted; cheese is nice and melty. The Al Pastor is super flavorful and tender. It's an inexpensive burrito and a generous portion of food. We also get the birria tacos and they were delicious! Stuffed to the brim with meat and the consommé complimented it very well. Enjoyed it much better with a squeeze of lime. Service: Quick & friendly. Ambiance: No frills restaurant with ample seating. It's a perfect casual lunch spot. Unfortunately, they close at 3PM, I would love to come for dinner! read more

La Catedral - Quesabirria Tacos/w /consome - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I walked past this place and saw their cute menu posted on the wall, great reviews on Yelp and knew I just had to try this local spot The birria taco sounded good and I haven't had one in years.. so I cheated on my diet and tried theirs and no regrets! The birria tacos and the consome were delicious, as were the 2 salsas that came with it. I enjoyed dipping in the consome, and then sometimes swapping between the 2 other salsas. My dog liked the beef too lol there was too much for me The consome was so delicious, reminded me of the umami from Taiwanese beef noodle soup - so the next day I made a noodle soup using the leftover consome. Protip ;) Tell me if you try it Looking forward to trying their other items, dining in person and updating this review! read more

La Catedral - Quesabirria Tacos with Consome - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Listen, their Birria tacos are so good I am tempted to get them every day. They are the best I ever had, and at this point I'm getting them every few days. They're always so quick, and even when I get them through Grubhub, they're piping hot. And the consume is so delicious oh my god. They also give 3 pieces of lime, and red and green sauce. The green sauce I think is a salsa verde and it's so tasty I open up my tacos and pour some in it along with the squeeze of lime (I also squeeze a little lime into the consume). 3 birria tacos and consume for $12 is the best lunch! read more

Best burrito I've outside of the mission in SF. Loved the cute little seating area, perfect for a quick lunch. Staff was incredibly friendly and kind to me. read more

La Catedral - Asada /steak/Res(beef) Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Man there's so much good Mexican food in Philly! I had a craving for a burrito and wanted to try something new and saw this place popup. It's open until late afternoon so I got a steak burrito for lunch. I shoulda took picture after I took a bite but hopefully you can see from my video how big this thing is. The sauces it comes with taste fresh and flavorful. The woman at the counter was super friendly and my food was ready really quickly. Am definitely going back to try other stuff. I went back and tried more stuff and took more pics. This place is legit. The chicken in the chicken quesadillas was seasoned well. I really enjoyed the birria tacos as well, plus they're huge! The carnitas were also good but I'm not the biggest fan of carnitas tacos. Take a look at the pics. I think the best thing here I tried was their burrito. read more

La Catedral - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This was the best breakfast burrito I've ever had. It was packed to the brim but somehow not at all messy, it had the perfect amount of each ingredient, and the unique touch of mozzarella cheese gave it a simple yet delicious taste. The cashier was friendly and fast and the restaurant was clean. We ate ours on the way to the birds game on the septa and somehow had zero spills! read more

La Catedral - Breakfast burrito - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I just had breakfast and had me a quesadilla Al Pastor, which was very tasty and the portion was very good. The service was great. Definitely going back. read more

Highly recommend ordering from here. The inside is very cute and small if you're looking for a casual sit down meal. I usually order pick up, food is always ready quickly and always taste super fresh at a good price point. If you're looking for authentic Mexican this is the place to go!! read more

La Catedral - Chicken Burrito Bowl with Avocado - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Shrimp burrito is great! Staff is very friendly, with a casual, authentic feeling, dine-in experience.

Great home made food. Had a chicken quesadilla that could have been split by two. Food was excellent and portions were generous. Staff were friendly. Recommend. read more

Order my food to go and we didn't wait long. The lady that took our was so nice. Inside was so nice, such a clean and open atmosphere. I ordered Birria tacos with a side of potatoes and it was very delicious and filling. We also ordered chicken quesadillas, and 2 orders of chicken tacos. My family members enjoyed it. We will definitely be returning the next time we're in Philly! read more

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Came here on a whim with my boyfriend and his parents and we absolutely loved it! Food was great and we will definitely be back!! Amazing breakfast and tacos!! read more

Moved here from SF almost two years ago, and finally found my go-to Mexican spot! I'm here about every other week. The food is is awesome -- can't go wrong with anything. I'm partial to the shrimp and quesabirria tacos. The salsas are outstanding. My only regret is that I can never finish the food in one sitting. :P I only wish they were open for dinner, but there are a Mom and Pop shop and I can understand that they can't work 20 hours a day! The lady at the counter is a sweetheart. Love, love, love La Catedral. read more

Such a cute neighborhood spot. We got the breakfast burrito and the plantain French toast both were amazing.

I don't leave reviews often but this place was too good for us to be the only ones in there! Amazing food, super fair price, and the women inside were so friendly. Did not get a photo of the burrito but it was 10/10 must get. Definitely go here, just became one of our favorite Mexican spots in Philly!! Hidden gem for sure read more

La Catedral - Avocado Salad Burrito bowl with Shimp - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Great local joint with very nice staff and delicious, well priced food. They give you free tortilla chips and salsa (which are delicious) if you eat in. I had the breakfast tacos which I would highly recommend. read more

La Catedral - Chorizo breakfast Tacos and Mexican Omelette - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Awesome lunch time tacos! Reasonably priced and absolutely lovely service. I had the Carnitas tacos and it was some of the most authentic Carnitas I've had in a while read more

Birria taco so yummy Come and try this delicious I recommend. Tacos de birria están deliciosos Ven y pruebalos te los recomiendo. read more

La Catedral - Birria taco - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Picked up breakfast burritos that were hot, fresh and delicious! The staff was friendly-- will go again!

Everything I've tried has been amazing but the breakfast burrito, for me, is the star. Great service and atmosphere, everyone is so accommodating, friendly, and helpful! 10/10 recommend! read more

I am writing this as I walk back both full and satisfied with the food at La Catedral. I cannot tell you the last time I had food this delicious and for such a reasonable price that came out as quickly as it did here. It was crispy, it was warm, and it had so many different flavors along with two different dipping sauces (they were a bit thinner than your average salsa but the flavor was still there!) I highly recommend that you visit here if you want authentic, tasty, and well-priced food served by a nice staff. read more

amazing, hidden gem in NoLibs!! delicious food, friendly owners, welcoming atmosphere in dining area. do yourself a favor and stop in!! read more

La Catedral - breakfast burrito and breakfast tacos - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

One of the best breakfast burritos that I've ever had! Really well made with quality ingredients, with quick and friendly service. I'll be back soon! read more

Finally stopped here for some take out, hours are limited so I haven't been home when it was open. I ordered a chicken burrito and side of guacamole. Both were so fresh, tasty and flavorful, authentic salsa's, and the burrito had the right ratio and texture of all ingredients. Definitely recommend! read more

They have an amazing bacon, egg and cheese sandwich! So worth it for the price. I highly suggest going here!