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    4.5 (46 reviews)

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    Birria tacos
    Matt R.

    Pretty solid experience from Uber eats which I rarely order through. Solid Birria tacos and consume. Nachos were perfectly shareable. Burrito ample size, dry not a platter though...wrapped in foil with red and green sauce on the side

    Shrimp tacos
    Lilly J.

    Solid tacos in Fishtown - with inflation they're more than I usually like to spend on tacos but you definitely feel like your moneys worth because they are PACKED. The shrimp was literally falling out of the taco because it was so stuffed. I thought 3 tacos wouldn't be enough for me but I was stuffffed. My hub's burrito had a bit less meat than we would have liked. Taste wise I really enjoyed the shrimp and the burrito was solid but not amazing. Chips and guac were also pretty good, solid but not amazing. It's not an authentic Mexican place so there were some details that made it feel more Tex/mex e.g. the cheese in the burrito or tomatoes/pico on the taco. Overall not the best tacos we've ever had but a solid place if you're looking for a fix.

    Birria tacos and chips w/ guac take-out
    Julie K.

    Got the birria tacos and chips w/ guac for take out yesterday. Birria: Holy moly when you dip it in the broth? My tastebuds sing in delicious savory oily harmony. You will definitely need to soak the taco in the broth because the meat is really dry. Chips w/ guac: Definitely not enough guac for the amount chips they provide. And maybe it's their style but the tomato and onion were huge chunks in the dip.... The guac was quite disappointing for me... Their take-out preparation and wait time is very neat, organized, and fast!

    Birria
    Nick C.

    This is it. Birria tacos, hands down, best thing on the menu. A little pricey, but you're in Philly, what do you expect! Dip one of these bad boys in and enjoy your delicious meal. Don't forget some napkins.

    Birria tacos
    Jefe D.

    Fantastic spot for tacos in Philly! Came here with my friend and we both had the birria tacos and they were amazing! The broth was perfect and the sauces on the side were great. Definitely worth checking out and trying the menu!

    Tyler D.

    Dude go try these tacos. They were so good. I tried taco with just the corn tortilla and the carnitas no sauce or anything and could've ate them all like that. The lime and sauces just made it better, the red sauce has a tiny little kick to it (I don't really like spicy). My steak quesadilla also tasted great! The meat inside both the taco and quesadilla are super flavorful. I will definitely be back to try some more and this will most likely go to 5 stars.

    Carnitas
    Che D.

    Got the carnitas tacos and nachos. The carnitas were seasoned so well that I didn't need any sauce but of course I still added tomatillo sauce. The tortillas on the tacos were corn based but soft and not grainy. The nachos were freshly made and really good. Kudos to the staff because there was a bit of a wait but the were friendly and professional. I'm definitely coming back to try other things on the menu.

    Birria tacos
    Craig W.

    Went to their weekend "event" where they only served Birria Tacos and Elote. While the food was ok it was a nightmare trying to actually get the food. I feel you shouldn't advertise a special event due to an increase in demand for a couple of popular products then do nothing to mitigate said increased demand. A 15 minute wait turned into an hour, tickets were being completed out of order (the first person in line was 5th or 6th served), an incorrect order was given out to someone who was towards the mid-back of the original line. So not only did they get an incorrect order before everyone else in front of them but their actual order was also done first. Some people asked for a refund and some who stuck around were repeatedly told 15 more minutes. As for the food it was OK. The elote was ice cold but the tacos were steaming hot. I understand Birria tacos are a specialty, but I could have gone to South Philly to a couple of other restaurants who serve them and still had been back sooner than waiting here at the food truck. I'm sure on a regular day things are less chaotic, but I can only judge based off my visit which comes down to the food and the experience. Food was good for the most part, the experience was awful due to how unorganized things were. If I go back it'll be during the week and I'll give a fair update.

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    Delish. Clean and friendly staff. Best burrito in Fishtown for sure. No pics unfortunately. I usually eat it to fast

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    1 year ago

    Solid. Nothing too fancy, but fresh delicious food. We love their street and birra tacos.

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    From Colorado, where we have a TON of Mexican food. This place has incredible Birria. SO GOOD. Get there!

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    Biritia tacos are tasty! Cute clean place, indoor seating, friendly service, reasonable prices, street parking.

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    Got the birria tacos, steak tostada and the churros. Everything was fantastic and reasonably priced to boot.

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    Always delicious food and reasonable prices! A hidden gem in the neighborhood for sure.

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    3 years ago

    Got lunch takeout from here and was not disappointed. Best tacos in fishtown. Nachos were top tier as well. Highly recommend

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    Amazing vegetarian options and really great prices! Kind, quick service.

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