Hands down the best Mexican in the city . Nachos , birria tacos , bowls . All of it . Can't go wrong . Only thing --no disrespect but the young lady at the counter when I was there with purple hair --not who you want as your "front facing " person the minute you are greeted . Nice enough , just not what you'd call a "people person" Your front of the house should be the type who greet your guests heartily when they walk through the door and are not obvious introverts who are great diligent workers --but do best back of house where their other skills are valued d enhanced .thst is not the job for her , lol. Also one suggestion: if folks spend a certain amount --maybe over $20 , with the exception of guacamole due to food cost , I would not nickel and dime them over the small sides like a little more pico --food cost on those is low and you're tripping over the proverbial dollar --to pick up a nickel --providing small portions of those items --doesn't really affect your bottom line --and really keeps people coming back . Prices are good otherwise. Good value . If you want to cut back somewhere ,the amount of ground beef on the nachos could be cut in less than half and still be plenty and that will actually cut your food cost by a small fortune read more

Nora's Kitchen - Nachos ! - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I came here on a day that south street was doing a festival. I was so grateful to be seated in a quiet space away from the noise. Their service was a little slow but the hospitality was great. I enjoyed my food and while it's not the most amazing food you will ever eat. It a really solid Mexican restaurant! read more

Nora's Kitchen - Al pastor torta - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I usually have the fish or plant-based chorizo bowl for takeout. Well I am not only hungry but exhausted. Management was kind to grill the shrimp instead of fried for my burrito bowl. Made fresh and timely. Dietary restrictions are accommodated. This was my first time dining in and felt warm and comfortable. Nice background music while looking out the window at South Street. read more

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The burrito with French fries in it is super good! Service can be a little slow but that's totally worth it when you're getting good food. I think some of their items can be hit or miss depending on the level of effort when it's being made read more

Delicious tacos, fast service Lots of open seating on a weekday evening Loved the Al pastor tacos! read more

Nora's Kitchen - 3 Al pastor tacos - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I ordered delivery for 3 Quesabirria tacos a few weeks back and they delivered so quickly. The food was still hot which I appreciate. The tacos were a generous size and easily could be split between two people. Loved the flavor on the tacos but the birria was a little too salty for my taste. I would give them a try again soon! read more

Nora's Kitchen - 3 Quesabirria Tacos with Spicy Avocado sauce - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Didn't look like much from the street, but the fish and shrimp tacos were incredible and very reasonably priced! I highly recommend!

The tacos are wonderful! I love the shrimp, the fish, and the beef... and I'm sure the others are just as good!

Excellent food at a fair price. All of our entrees were very good. And the plantains and the churros were both exceptional and very well priced. If you want to eat in head upstairs to the spacious room. read more

This is a nice authentic Mexican food spot that I enjoyed trying. I got the Santa Fe enchilada style burrito. It was nice and saucy with crunchy chips and cheese on the side. I would have preferred less rice and more beans next time. Service was good and there is additional seating and a restroom upstairs. read more

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Sooooooo GOOD amd prices are hard to beat esp in Center City area live the shrimo tacos so much, I've been back twice this week. Lol A nice space to sit upstairs. Order and sit. Quick and easy. Chips are handmade and good. One of my new go-to's. read more

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Came here on prom night and the wonderful lady at the counter gave me a hair tie, and the food was amazing

Pretty amazing Mexican food (I should clarify, not "Mexican" Mexican food, more like American Mexican food). Originally served to a large diverse group at work and everyone raved about it. Give them a shot! read more

Wait was so long, couldn't find my order, zero customer service. Said I needed to wait for my order and then 20 minutes later told me they didn't have my order. read more

We stopped here by chance after shopping in a neighborhood store. The portions were perfect, and the food was great. I ordered the Taco Sampler, which included tacos with the following proteins: chicken, steak, al pastor, fish and shrimp. Take out terminals are provided for ordering, and those with cash can order at the counter. The interface of the terminals is easy to understand and use, customization of orders is possible, and electronic payments can be made when using them. While there are only three tables downstairs, there is a larger dining area upstairs for those who wish to dine in. We're definitely open to eating here again! read more

Nora Kitchen may seem like a small restaurant, but they have plenty of spacious seating upstairs. The service was quick; I believe I received my order within 10 minutes.I got three chicken tacos, which were really meaty and filling. The sauces brought out the flavor of the chicken nicely, and they provided a generous amount for each taco. Overall, it was good for a one-time try. I probably should have purchased more toppings to enhance the taste. read more

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AMAZING service. Great BYOB as well as of my favorite places to go on south st. Don't miss out on greatness if you are in the area. Food is amazing but the ambiance is even better. Love it here. 10/10. Highly recommend read more

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best tacos ive ever had... takes a few extra mins for ur order but its so worth it, it comes out hot and fresh and the red spicy sauce i literally could drink it with a straw. also super clean. been craving them for weeks and i just havent had the time to go down the philly recently ... so sad ! ill be back asap read more

Nora's Kitchen - 2 ground beef tacos and a side of Rice and Beans - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Atmosphere: Nora's is a fast food restaurant that serves Mexican Classics. The space inside the restaurant is very small - only a few tables and chairs, a front counter, and kiosks on the side counter for customers to input their orders. I went during the weekend when there was a street festival outside, so the restaurant was packed with customers waiting for their orders. They also have a small outdoor seating area for customer overflow. Service: This was really quick - I ordered my food via the self-service kiosk and got my tacos after 15 minutes. As far as I could tell, you needed to wait until the person at the front yelled your name to know when your order was ready. Food: I got three, jam-packed Birria Beef Tacos which came with two sauce sides and a few limes. Overall, the food was savory, flavorful, and filling! I had the save the two other tacos that I couldn't finish in one sitting. Tips: If you are waiting outside like me - after 15-minutes of putting in your order, check with the front counter to see if it's ready. More than likely it is! read more

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While visiting from out of state, we popped into this small taco spot, and it was a delicious experience! You get the ease of ordering on a tablet which made the process quick and convenient. I loved the option to select different types of tacos when ordering a 2 taco combo - a great way to sample their variety. The food was exceptionally fresh and delicious, from the flavorful tacos to the spicy cucumbers and the tasty rice & beans. The quick service was also a plus. Highly recommended! read more

Nora's Kitchen - Taco combo: ground beef & chorizo, Spicy Cucumber, Rice and Beans - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Kind of a far drive but it's worth it! Everything I have tried so far has been amazing, definitely worth checking it out. read more

Nora's Kitchen - 3 Ground Beef Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The food was delicious and came with great portions for the price! The music was so fun and we were dancing for our whole meal. We didn't buy drinks but they gave us water on the house; amazing service and would 100% recommend if you're visiting Philly! read more

Nora's Kitchen - 3 Quesabirria Tacos, 3 Steak Tacos, Small Chips and Queso - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Both times we ordered from here it was great! We've tried birria tacos and chicken, steak and al pastor bowls and all were excellent. Fresh ingredients, great flavors, the rice is really good too. Definitely recommend. read more

Food was extremely amazing. I definitely recommend trying it out. I'll be back here soon.

A great option for takeout. I especially love their enchiladas. I don't think it's the best place for a sit-down meal though

Small quaint restaurant with very good, authentic food. I am from San Diego and am very particular about Mexican food. I recommend this place. read more

We ordered both the shrimp and fish taco. The shrimp taco is much better than the fish taco. Overall, the food is pretty good. The dining room upstairs is nice. Ordering is easy with the tablet. read more

Hair inside of my TacoNever again will I eat here. As I an chewing I feel something stringy in my mouth I assumed it was lettuce until I swallowed most of the chewed taco I realized it was not lettuce its hair. I really want my money back and I better not get sick PLEASE ENSURE YOUR WORKERS HAVE ON HAIR NETS. read more

Nora's Kitchen - Never again will I eat here. - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Almost didn't walk in here. Was hungry after a show at Repo Records and was looking from the outside when someone said from the street "Just go in. Best Mexicans food in Philly" Not a lie was told. The Quesabirria Tacos were amazing. Will come back when on South Street read more

Nora's Kitchen - Quesabirria tacos - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

A solid, not-too-expensive taco joint on south street! With the likes of El Vez and Mission Taqueria in town, it's nice to find a more affordable options for good tacos without venturing into south philly. For the location and price, I enjoyed my meal of zucchini tacos! The veggies were filling, and pretty tasty. We also shared some chips and guacamole for the table, which was good as well. My friends tried a variety of the other tacos, and enjoyed those as well. I did see a delicious looking plate of nachos on the table next to us, and am eager to return and try those as well! read more

Nora's Kitchen - Zucchini Medley Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I ordered from here, on Tuesday, and then again on Thursday. Ground beef tacos and avocado salad. Unbelievable! I'm so glad I found this place. read more

I love their fish tacos, the birra tacos and even the veggie tacos! It's my go to Mexican spot whenever I am in the city.

The tacos slap, but helping the people that own it slaps even more. Great place to support the community read more

Nora's Kitchen - Chorizo Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Quality is pretty good. Portions are a lot. The birria tacos are what I usually get. Steak tacos are not bad but I find the portions for the steak tacos to be small The only issue is that everything is overpriced for what you get. Makes you feel like you're over paying for the sake of providing profits as opposed to getting more food read more

Been waiting to stop by this place for weeks because I heard they had birria. Unfortunately that's wasn't on the menu but not worries because I ordered the steak tacos and a side of chips and guac. The tacos were so filling and flavorful. I highly recommend this place and will definitely be returning The only downside of this place was that I was told they'd give me my food while I waited outside but they never did. I waited an extra 20 minutes because I assumed it was never ready but I went inside and it was just sitting there which was disappointing. Food: 4/5 Service: 2.5/5 read more

Nora's Kitchen - Steak tacis - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

We spent Memorial Day weekend in Philly and walked, ate and drank through the whole city. Found this place on YELP and decided to give it a try. VERY small place, more take out with 4 tables inside and a few tables outside. The food was outstanding. We had the carnitas nachos and elote (Mexican street corn). It's BYOB so bring your tequila. Don't miss out on this cute little gem. read more

Nora's Kitchen - a brick wall with a neon sign - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This place is seriously so good. I'd recommend every type of empanada (but you only get one in an order which is kind of expensive in my opinion). The taco meats are well seasoned and the spicy mayo on top was phenomenal. Try all the salsas too, they make it for me. Just a little spot with limited seating but I come by myself and sit at their shelf-seating facing the wall. It's seriously so good and tastes authentic. read more

Nora's Kitchen - Fish tacos - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Visiting from Florida, picked up Quesabirria tacos, chicken tortilla soup and a chicken quesadilla. Everything was delicious. The quesadilla was packed with meat (chicken was moist and tasty) and lots of cheese. The soup was perfect for a rainy day. My Quesabirria tacos were the best, great flavor and plenty of meat. I will definitely return next I am visiting Philly. Awesome local spot . read more

Taco Tuesday? Cinco de Mayo? Doesn't matter the occasion. Nora's Kitchen did not disappoint when it came to their tacos. I got the al pastor and steak. Both phenomenally marinated and bursting with flavors. Will be back to try the Chorizo and the birria! read more

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The food here packs a punch. I am still thinking about the loaded nachos and fish tacos we ordered. The tacos here are easily among my favorites in Philly. The best part about this place, though, is how affordable everything is. You won't break the bank on a meal, but you WILL leave here satiated. read more

Nora's Kitchen - Loaded nachos - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania