Arrived around 630PM place was pscked but lucky a table opened up ! Walls are are decorated &,sweet paintings...room has a great vibe going... Started with fresh guacamole with chips.... I had chicken quesadillawhich was delicious.....my friend had cauliflower tacos & she said great veggie meal. Waitress was pleasant..hrlpful & attentive! read more

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Good food and service, atmosphere is nice also. Oh and it's clean!! That's number 1!! read more

BEST burrito I ever had!!! Excellent margaritas and guacamole. FABULOUS service & FRIENDLY staff. La Catrina is a DESTINATION!!!

Friends mentioned this spot so tried again- food was fine, think still overpriced. The service was SLOW- and this was not a crazy weekend evening time. They got one of the sides wrong but we were afraid to let them take it and not get it back! This place has a good spot and a good menu, just needs to stick the landing. read more

This is a nice restaurant and I'd be willing to give it another try. It's beautiful, tastefully decorated with windows that open to the street, giving La Catrina a sidewalk cafe feel. The service...absolutely wonderful! My server was very kind and attentive. I interacted with 2 other employees and they were friendly and helpful. So, why not 5 stars? They brought my appetizer and dinner within a minute of each other. I asked them, they didn't offer, to take the Quesadillas back to keep warm, which they did. After I finished snacking on my appetizer, they brought them back. They had a great flavor but were very greasy. They may have been better served fresh. I'd come try it again but I'd hold my dinner order until I was ready for my food. read more

The food here is really good. I recommend making a reservation, especially on the weekends. I loved the veggies tacos! The atmosphere of the resturant is a fun and cool vibe. Great for a date. read more

Went here for dinner after a long day flying. Primary reason is the place rates very well for gluten free food and delivered on that score. Prices are high in my opinion. Had the carnitas taco which was meat and onions on a tortilla. Please add more ingredients. The flautas were decent with a bit of spice to it. Chips and guacamole are stupidly expensive for an appetizer. Server was friendly. For being one of two parties in the place, it took a long time for the food. Nice neighborhood, but doubt I'd go here again. read more

I love Mexican food! Many choices in the Mainline area but thought I'd venture to Media ( another foodie hub) to try a new spot. I searched for Mexican on Yelp and La Catrina caught my attention. Given it was 6:30 on a Saturday night I called to check on the wait for 2 and the wait was 25 min. I was hoping by the time I got there around 7 we would be lucky to get in sooner. Lucky us there was a table for 2 available Menu is one page- limited is good sometimes as the restaurant has focus on their best dishes. I found all my faves to try. We were greeted promptly and we ordered drinks and pico de gallo with tortilla chips. The server was very friendly and welcoming. The tortilla chips were in house made and the pico super fresh and large bowl. I ordered the dinner special - fajitas- did a combo of beef and chicken. Wow ! The seasoning was awesome. Tortillas were fresh and charred- so good! Portion was enough for 2 . So I took the rest honestly- yay lunch for the week Black beans delicious. Rice - plain white basmati style- I was expecting seasoned Mexican style but it was still fresh and tasted great with the black beans. Chicken tacos were stuffed with deliciousness! Fresh avocado, crispy lettuce and cojita cheese. Margarita was perfect! I think the best I've had - not sugary- perfect tart lime and just the right mix of tequila- future happy hour and drinks with friends soon here Too full for desert. Want to try the churros next time This decor is modern - casual dress - very pleasant dining experience. My new go to Mexican restaurant! . read more

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Yum. We enjoyed the Tacos de Pollo and the Enchiladas de Pollo. Very comfortable restaurant and good service.

The service was good, but the food was just serviceable and very very overpriced. For $16, The burritos were very small, maybe the size of a Wawa or Taco Bell burrito. They were also light on meat, and overly reliant on rice and salt, as well as on the greasy side. And for that price, they came with a wilty and not fresh salad, no chips or anything. Very skimpy plate for $16. Interior is very nice and inviting, but also very loud and dark. I would not recommend this place. read more

I had a great dinner here today! And bonus... they have happy hour every day of the week, even for table service, from 4-6. They have some awesome food and drink deals! I had the blood orange margarita and it was DELISH! Tart and not too sweet. The queso fundido was awesome and came with flour tortillas. We got the chips and salsa too, because I like to put the queso on chips too! Everything was served warm and I could tell the chips and tortillas were homemade. For my entree, I had the fish tacos. The mahi mahi was perfectly crispy! I loved the chipotle aioli on it. It added a bit of a kick! I was too full for dessert, but the table next to us got churros and they looked amazing! I will have to get them next time :) read more

La Catrina - Tacos de Pescado - Mexican Near Me - Media, Pennsylvania

Get the tacos de pescado (fish tacos)! So good! My obsession with it is unhealthy. This is my second time getting it. Guacamole, also solid . Would love to come again and try the other items. Got to expand beyond the fish tacos. Service was quick and very friendly. Waitress checked in on us and just gave off a positive friendly energy, attitude. Good amount of seating, well spaced. Nicely decorated. Drinks were pretty solid too. read more

La Catrina - Guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Media, Pennsylvania

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We are huge fans of Mexican food, but this was well below average. They cover the dishes in sauce to mask the lack of seasoning and spices. The pico de gallo tasted store made at best. The plantains were ok, although it is pretty hard to mess them up! Did not have tacos but the salmon and sea bass were not enjoyable at all. Not sure who is back there prepping and cooking, but they are not doing a good job. Service was good however. Definitely will not be back. read more

Overpriced Mexican food served with attitude!!! Please ANYONE tell me when you saw MP for fajitas???? REALLY!? Well let me tell you $27 for chicken fajitas is your current MP! But I can assure you it is only the VERY BEST QUALITY chicken!!! Served with cold tasteless black beans and rice... read more

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La Catrina doesn't take reservations, but we were able to be seated as soon as we arrived. Unfortunately, where we were seated was next to a birthday party of 10 people, but we were able to be moved to a quieter spot or so we thought. However, the noise level in the restaurant was extraordinarily loud, and we had a hard time hearing each other across the table. As for the food, we enjoyed the guacamole and chips although would have loved for it to have been prepared tableside and with cilantro which was nonexistent. The La Catrina margarita with blood orange was excellent as was the jumbo shrimp in spicy, smoky chipotle sauce. Finally, a restaurant that isn't afraid to serve spicy food! My husband, however, felt the short rib enchilada topped with mole was under seasoned and skimpy with not much meat for the price. We skipped dessert so we could get our hearing back. read more

La Catrina - La Catrina Magarita with blood orange - Mexican Near Me - Media, Pennsylvania

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I don't understand how this place doesn't have 5 stars on Yelp. It is easily one of the most delicious and consistently reliable (quality, service, food) places in Media. Our go-to for dinners, brunches (yes, brunches), and margaritas. It's upscale, modern Mexican. Great atmosphere, great music; great staff, and fantastic food. read more

Had a nice weeknight dinner here! We coincidentally came on a night with a Day of the Dead dinner deal: $35 for an app, an entree, and a dessert. We were sold so we could try more of the menu! Tuna tostado was tasty but the queso is a pass- the cheesy was not easy to dip into. The sauce in the poblano chicken meal was delicious. Enchiladas were also very good, very filled. Dessert was also good (especially knowing that Media lacks late night sweet spots): the chocolate mousse had a little heat and the tres leches cake was delicious. I think chips and salsa/guac and margaritas are a must here! Would come back! read more

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Got in the mood to try a new Mexican joint tonight. Well, at least it's new to me. So right off the bat, I'm just going to recommend the Enchilada De Costilla. I'm not usually a big fan of mole sauce but I am a fan of this one. The short rib was extremely tender and flavorful. This was worth the splurge. My wife got the salmon dish which she seemed to enjoy. Surprisingly she raved about the quinoa salad that came with it. Said it was very interesting. Now I'm not one to consider quinoa very interesting. But I tasted it. And I must say... it was rather interesting. And they have a kids menu with chicken fingers. 8 year old son approved. I'm usually more into the more basic styrofoam take out container Mexican places. You know, 3 tacos for 9 bucks. That sort of thing. But this place provided a nice change of pace. read more

La Catrina - Salmon with quinoa salad. - Mexican Near Me - Media, Pennsylvania

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I'd heard great things about this place from a friend so one early evening, when my husband was working late, I went in alone to sit at the bar and try their happy hour drinks and food. Margarita at $6 was fine. Empanada (about $8) was very good. Nachos were just adequate and several of the chips were burned as per photos below. I didn't try anything from their dinner menu but the prices seemed quite high for the entrées as described. While I was sitting at the bar, the manager came over to speak with two servers who were standing near the kitchen whose entrance is close to the bar. He was berating them for not having placed the alreliquor bottles in front of the unopened ones behind the bar. Very reasonable request but please have this discussion outside of guest's earshot and in a much quieter voice. The manager and staff just seemed unprofessional. read more

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Had a great lunch here this weekend and will be back for sure! I had dinner plans so didn't go wild, I ordered 2 appetizers. Nachos with salsa verde, and the empanadas. The nachos were really good and the salsa verde was excellent. The empanadas were also really good, and rounded out my light lunch nicely. My friend got the guacamole and chihuahua cheese, the guacamole was good but I was amazed at how delicious the cheese was! Parking was easy for lunch but there are lots nearby if you can't get a spot on the street. read more

La Catrina - Mexican Near Me - Media, Pennsylvania

We shared the guacamole and chicken mole enchiladas. Both dishes were delish and service was really attentive between servers, bus people and food runners. We felt very cared for! We'd def return. read more

I can't say enough good things about this place. We went here on a Saturday night. They don't take reservations but we were seated promptly. I'm always on the lookout for authentic Mexican food outside of Philadelphia and this place blew me away. The margaritas are delicious. I thought the guacamole was a bit high at $14. For our entrees, I ordered the mahi mahi fish tacos. They were absolutely incredible. The serving of fish was extremely generous and the slaw on top is just the perfect portion and flavor. They give you 3 large tacos plus the tortillas are homemade. I ordered a side of chips and salsa and the portion of chips was generous. I just wish they gave more of the delicious salsa! My friend had the short rib enchiladas and couldn't stop raving about them. He loved the mole sauce. I don't give 5 stars often but this place deserves it. The staff very very friendly and all precautions for Covid were being taken. Also we saw someone order fajitas which aren't on the menu. Apparently they will make them special order for you. I'm so excited to come back and have those tacos again! read more

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Recently moved to Delco, so I've been in search of a good Mexican restaurant. I love this location in the quaint downtown area of Media. The restaurant itself is tastefully decorated, though the lighting is very dim. Service was great, and the food was pretty good, not the best I've had, but a solid option in Delco. read more

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Great service, beautiful place, and conveniently located. I had the carnitas tacos and they were really good! The fish tacos were really good too. Everything was fresh and delicious. The Mamacita marg was amazing! read more

My biggest issue here is that it is SO loud. We sat at one of the first tables inside and it was so difficult to hear anything. I was hoping that as it cleared out, I would be able to hear my friend better but idk, something about the building just made it impossible. On a lighter note, the food was excellent! The tacos and salmon were both great. I liked that the taco shell was so authentic. I wish that I could have picked individual kinds though instead of getting 3 of the same flavor. The margarita was OK, not great. The wine seemed like it was one of the least generous pours I've had in a while. Decent service, I would try again because the food was so good read more

This place has great food! We ordered the fajitas which were packed with flavor. Took away a star because they don't provide any condiments with the entree like tomatoes or cheese or sour cream which is a little surprising but we asked the server who was so sweet for hot sauce and she brought out 2 different salsas. The service is good and ambiance isn't bad like the windows open during good weather thing. The margaritas are good too! It's a bit pricey but I'd come back to try other items! read more

09/03/2021; First time visiting media in a while and this new place seems noicee! The whole restaurant looks so chill even from outside. The avocado sauce with the tortilla chips is a great starter! The tacos are big and the meat is juicy. Love the pork ones the best! With the pineapple soda, the candle light, and the night view of the street right in front like the vibe here read more

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The service and ambiance here are excellent but I was underwhelmed by the menu and food. I ordered the Tacos de Carnitas. The pork was not very flavorful and a bit bland. Chips and salsa cost extra and the chips were also a bit bland. The margaritas were excellent however. The meal was very expensive. Not worth the price in my opinion. read more

La Catrina - Tacos de Carnitas Chips and Salsa Verde - Mexican Near Me - Media, Pennsylvania

It's sort of Mexican but still tasty. A bit pricey but worth it. Drinks are very good I'll go back but not if I'm craving authentic Mexican food read more

The waitress seemed intent on not letting me get what I wanted and then finally talked me into the special which I hated. After she walked away I had questions. Despite the fact that there was one other table in the restaurant which I assume had a different server as the table was in another room and there were lots of servers around enjoying each other's company, she was as elusive as a solar eclipse. I ended up having a yummy margarita with no food, which is not a great combo for me, now I have to go find dinner, AGAIN. I've eaten here twice before and loved it, but now, I'm not sure I'll go back. The server seemed angry I didn't like it and gave me the cold shoulder. I don't wanna spend good money to go in there again to have her wait on me. According to the receipt, her name was Megan V. You've been warned. read more

We had a very nice brunch. The place is much larger than we expected from online photos. This is a good place for a larger party to dine. Service was great. There was plenty of street parking for a Sunday brunch. I enjoyed my Bloody Mary and my eggs (Huevos Ala Mexicana). I'm glad I asked for a side of hot sauce because their homemade sauce was delicious and the best part of my meal. It had the perfect mixture of a slight sweetness and spice. Out of all of our dishes (which all looked good), I thought the fish tacos looked the most appealing. I hope to go back to try some tacos and margaritas. read more

La Catrina - Brunch Huevos Ala Mexicana (scrambled eggs with jalapenos and refried beans on side) - Mexican Near Me - Media, Pennsylvania

La Catrina is a quaint restaurant on the main street of Media. It open with both indoor and outdoor seating. The staff is super friendly. We came here for lunch after a trail walk. Food is good, but I found it somewhat expensive. The server recommended the chicken and shrimp burrito, which definitely had a good shrimp ratio; however, I found it somewhat bland and needed their hot sauce, which made it much better. My friend ordered the steak burrito, which looks tastier. The loaded nachos were pretty good as well. Currently they do not serve alcoholic drinks, but it is BYOB. read more

La Catrina - Shrimp and chicken taco - Mexican Near Me - Media, Pennsylvania

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Service was great, food was meh. $67 = 7 tacos. I'm not cheap by any means but even to me that's a bit pricy for bland food.

First time here - went for brunch today. Two rooms - we entered by the bar and music was a bit loud, but then seated in the other room and it was very pleasant. Menu - combined brunch and lunch - was generous and we found options we both were interested in. Excellent food - really terrific. Also, the coffee was wonderful. Will be back for sure read more

My friend and I went Thursday night around 6:30 PM. It happen to be raining, so we chose indoor seating. The inside wasn't crowded. I would describe the atmosphere as comfortable and laid back, yet lively and fun. The restaurant seemed clean and COVID-19 guidelines were followed by the staff. We ordered a pair of classic margaritas to start. They were nice and refreshing. I thought the serving size was fair. Then we ordered guacamole for the nachos. I didn't try the guacamole but my friend said it was good. As our main course, we ordered the taco sampler, which is a variety of 5 different tacos. From the picture, we ordered Mahi mahi, Shrimp, Cauliflower, Chicken, and Short Rib. We split the tacos and I couldn't decide which one was my favorite because they were all delicious. The ingredients were fresh and flavorful and the taco size was generous. We followed up with an El Jefe margarita and capped off our meal with an order of churros. The churros were warm and soft, with hot melted chocolate and sprinkled confectioners sugar. The price was fair, and the waitress was courteous and attentive to our needs. Hopefully when COVID-19 is in the past, they will consider having live music. But overall, I was happy and had a great experience. I will certainly be back! read more

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Bring back the quinoa salad or else! All the other food is good but mid at most. I loved the quinoa salad and would get it all the time. It was the one thing I was looking forward to for my birthday dinner and it was off the menu. #sad read more

Garbage Mexican place. Overpriced mediocrity. Hidalgo across the street much better. Wig on a pig.

La Catrina is one of our favorite spots in Media. They always have the best Margaritas anywhere and the food is always delicious. The service has always been top notch and the manager is always there to greet customers and makes you feel welcome. They have a great happy hour, even on the weekend I highly recommend. read more

Food was tasty, service was great, recommend it to anyone in the mood for Mexican food. Not the cheapest, but the quality was good, so you get what you pay for. I had the triple special fajitas, chicken, steak and shrimp, and it was very good. Lots of steak, lots of chicken, only 2 shrimps, but good tasting. Wife had short rib taco special, also very good. Chips and guacamole, awesome. Drinks were good. Highly recommended, probably the best Mexican in Media. read more

Where is the flavor and seasoning?? Please excuse the half eaten food in this photo. While I do applause this restaurant for having freshly cooked, natural ingredients, this was severely lacking authenticity in taste. No seasoning, spice, taste. We ordered chips & salsa, a chicken quesadilla, and some tacos. All were subpar and filling. This restaurant is aesthetically pleasing and has a clean feeling, but the taste really fell through here. read more

La Catrina - Mexican Near Me - Media, Pennsylvania