If you are not busy on a Friday night, I highly recommend coming to this place. You are in for a singing treat! I didn't order any food but the drink I got was phenomenal. I will be returning here to watch, listen and take part in one of the most forgiving karaoke experiences I've had! Shout out all the people that were there on Friday the 13th! read more

Pistola's Del Sur - Blackberry margarita - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

A long overdue review for the third Pistola's that carries on the tradition of being a solid neighborhood beer and taco joint! While Jose's is often the first choice for good tacos and beers under one roof in the Rittenhouse Square area,, and Sancho Pistola's provides damn good tacos and burritos in a beer filled Fishtown that doesn't have too many bars that offer them; when it comes to Del Sur its a solid edition to an East Passyunk hot spot that's filled to the brim with taco and beer bar hot spots. And when it comes down to it that's why its taken me so long to revisit it for a review. But whenever I do visit I'm always treated to great service, damn good drinks, and excellent food, and when I come during a Phillies game I can also count on a excellent specials like a pork roll filled SCHWARBERRITO! For drinks I usually go for something from their impressive draft list, especially since I can always count on finding at least one beer from Trouble's End Brewing which Pistola's also owns. But they also have an excellent list of cocktails and margaritas which include nonalcoholic options. Food favorites include: Spicy Tuna Guac - a perfect protein overload served with scallion an sesame seeds. Pistachio Guac - Made even better with goat cheese and chili flakes. Braised Mole Short Rib Tacos - simmered to perfection alongside a truffled potato puree, crispy onions, and a horseradish crema. Brussel Sprout Tacos - a perfect vegetarian taco with pickled jalapenos, sherry honey vinaigrette, and a caramelized shallot puree. Calamari and Chorizo Tacos - a perfectly salty surf and turf with a salsa verde. Mole Wings - a complex sauce containing fruit, nuts, chili peppers, Mexican chocolate make these wings next level! Fried Plantains - made even better with chipotle honey and crema fresca! read more

Good Mexican at Passyunk area. They have happy hour menu. Guacamole is fresh but the chips were a bit stale . We asked for fresher ones. read more

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Had a great time at Pistola's Del Sur for taco Tuesday and happy hour. It's great that they have seating for happy hour that is more than just at the bar. Plenty of seating for happy hour. The cheesesteak taco stole the show for me! The roasted chicken taco was good as well. I tried cocas for the 1st time. The mole sauce offered a strong unique taste. After a couple of bites the cocas won me over. The margarita (pitcher) was so good that the pitcher was gone a little too fast. read more

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Great food, cute decor! I got the Birria Ramen from their specials menu, it was very savory and delish! For an appetizer we shared the chicken nachos and they were also really great!! read more

Pistola's Del Sur - birria ramen - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Got takeout lunch today for my wife and I. Will not be returning and will encourage those that recommended this place to stop too. She bit into a 2 inch long, very girthy, chicken bone. Ewwwwww The short rib burrito was pretty mid read more

Pistola's Del Sur - Takeout - bone in chicken burrito - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

we just went here today for a lunch and it was my first time. But it was amazing. I had the short rib mole tacos, which is some of the best mole I think I've ever had. The guac and salsa taste as if they're made that morning service was great, chill atmosphere. For lunch, they could turn the music down a bit. Otherwise it was so good I'm still giving give stars. read more

Really Mediocre This restaurant has so much potential but it really is meh. The service is abysmal, we were literally one of 3 tables in there and were rushed out by the waitresses who barely came by to check on us. I think we may have spent a total of 50 minutes there before they dropped our check on the table. It wasn't just us, the other two tables were rushed as well. Food portions are small and they give you no meat whatsoever. Shrinkflation is real here. Go elsewhere, there are better places on Passyunk Ave where they actually will be friendly. read more

Taco 'bout a tasty meal! We stopped by Pistola's Del Sure for tacos and it did not disappoint! For dinner, we ordered: - Papas Fritas: fries with garlic and cotija cheese - Traditional Guacamole - Mahi Mahi Tacos: tempura battered, pickled red cabbage, chipotle aioli, cilantro - Shrimp Al Pastor Tacos: pineapple pico, pickled red onions, salsa verde, cilantro - Churros Next time you're in the Philly area, swing by Pistolas Del Sur to fulfill your taco craving! read more

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We literally had a whole restaurant to ourselves and was amazed at the Holiday Vibe, decor & quick service! 1/2 off burritos for the late night special was definitely worth it and we'll be back! read more

Pistola's Del Sur - Beautiful decor, this photo does not do justice to the leathery upholstery - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Good service, great happy hour, VERY mediocre tacos. I mean...it's south Philly where you can get delicious Mexican food from SO many places so the standards are high. read more

Very good food and servers, with a divey atmosphere that works well. Come in on Tuesday for a nice street tacos special - they change around which ones are available on that special, and they're a good value if you like the flavors they feature. read more

I've been to the location in center city and I've always enjoyed it. I went to Del Sur for happy hour and I was very satisfied. I got plenty of great food for a really good deal. The pico in particular was really good. The service was also very nice. I would recommend. :) read more

Very tasty tacos here, good prices for them especially during happy hour. Nice staff really quick. The churros are also good (but the dipping sauce doesn't quite match). Overall really good food. Thanks read more

Pistola's Del Sur - Taco combo - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

These Mexican seafood devours come from a South Philly favorite @pistolasdelsur on Passyunk Avenue. This establishment has both indoor and outdoor dining while also serving up some of South Philly's best, Mexican food. Their bathrooms are clean. Their staff is very welcoming and very and easy to talk to you when it comes to learning your way around the menu. they have small little boost to eat in for you and your friends or maybe a date night. The bar is very unique with top shelf spirits. While here I ordered the tuna, which was very fresh and simply amazing. If you ever find yourself wanting some great Mexican food please check out @pistolasdelsur yes please tell them I sent you lol ‍ - Shimmy #foodie #food #foodporn #foodblogger #foodphotography #foodstagram #philadelphia #philly #water #tuna #bathroom #clean #vibes read more

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Food is AMAZING!!!. I ordered from DoorDash. I had the Shrimp tempura tacos and Pistola's Wings. Everything was great! read more

Pistola's Del Sur - Pistola's Wings - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Here is the problem. I ordered the nachos with no jalapenos. It came without jalapenos. Great. But something in these nachos was so hot I felt like I needed to go to the hospital and had to leave immediately. I told the bartender and she said "I don't see any jalapenos on your food but I think the guacamole has some pepper in it"... well the nachos on the menu did not say it came with guacamole, which is fine because I actually love guacamole but does it need to be THAT hot? I understand this is a Mexican restaurant and food tends to be spicy but this was ghost pepper hot. I did not go to the hospital but my mouth is literally still burning and I vomited on the street due to a reaction from the heat. read more

Super chill place to sit at the bar, listen to SZA, and watch the game. I like that the TV is on mute because I'd rather listen to music than baseball. The wings, corn, and plantains are all excellent. Plenty of seating on Sunday night when the Eagles fans are elsewhere. Happy Hour menu has awesome deals. Will be back for sure. read more

Pistola's Del Sur - Corn on the cob & plantains - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Really enjoyed Pistola's Del Sur in pretty much every sense. Tacos were good (both land and sea), had a tasty smaller plate as well, service was quick and friendly, vibes were lively and fun. Only thing preventing a 5-star review here would be my not testing Pistola's to its full capacity-- there was a whole bar, lots of cool drink options, burritos, various guacs, etc. and I just didn't have a chance to try them. Looking forward to coming back and sampling everything else-- confident this review will be increased to a 5 when I've had the chance to try it all read more

Pistola's Del Sur - Shrimp Al Pastor tacos, Chicken Tinga tacos - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Daughter go to is the veggie burrito I love the veggie taco/ or sea taco / Brussels taco. Last time i ordered the rice bowl and was pleasantly surprised- (didnt like the big onions) Love a traditional margarita! Service was good. read more

We where sitting at the bar with a lovely bartender and a server with red:orange hair told us to shut up....hope she doesn't work often I came in on a Sunday and she came in around 3ish. I really hope she doesn't work often because she wasn't our server and told us to shut up because we were laughing read more

Ugh just love this bar. My favorite place on east pass to watch a game and chill. The food is SO good. The service, especially if you sit at the bar, is amazing. Margaritas are perfect. Never had a bad bite here. So happy it's in the neighborhood. read more

Pistola's Del Sur - Nachos - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Love this place. Whenever I come here the staff is incredible and service is topnotch. And I have never had a bad meal. The tuna avocado is one of the best things you can get anywhere in the city. The wings are bomb. The tacos are delicious. And the margaritas pack quite a punch! Nice outdoor seating. The bar inside is a bit small but clutch if you can get a seat. The interior is straight forward but nice. The prices are comparable. Highly recommend this place. read more

Pistola's Del Sur - Spicy tuna guac. So good. - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Came here with some friends on Sunday evening and was glad I did! We ordered chips and guac and usually restaurants are pretty stingy with their guac but there was a decent portion - we even had to ask for more chips. We ordered tacos - there's 2 to an order and unfortunately, you can't mix and match. I ordered the spicy pork tacos and was surprised to see how big they were, they were also very filling. I also ordered a side of rice and beans - also was a decent portion for a side. They had this great hot sauce, I think it was homemade but it was so good and spicy. Would love to come back to try their burritos and drinks! They also checked for our vaccination cards and verified with ID even before it was mandated in Philly - made me feel a little bit safe with Omicron on the hunt! read more

Came for happy hour. The items that qualified were limited so basically ordered from the regular menu. The margaritas were good, not too strong and not watered down. The Korean beef tacos and nachos were nice. read more

Pistola's Del Sur - Happy hour menu - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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i stopped in and there was a barbie event (halloween weekend) - which was pretty cool. they had themed cocktails, a barbie box for photos and were giving away prizes for costumes. i ordered a rice bowl with brisket and brussel sprouts - holy hell it was delicious ! and a great price for a large amount of food. the bartender rachael was awesome and extremely nice. read more

I came here with two friends on Fat Tuesday and we had a great experience! We walked in about 6:45pm and realized that Quizzo had just started. We missed the first round but decided to join in late for fun. We also placed an order for a margarita pitcher ($10 off!) to take advantage of happy hour before it ended. I wasn't super hungry so I just got the Chopped Salad (iceberg lettuce, baby arugula, corn, tomato, queso fresco, pickled red cabbage, tortilla chips, and avocado ranch dressing). It was delicious and really hit the spot! My friend got churros and I had one of hers - they were delicious! A lot of times, churros can be heavy and oily, but these were light. The chocolate dipping sauce they came with was a perfect accompaniment. I definitely plan to return to try some more dishes on the menu! read more

Pistola's Del Sur - Chopped Salad - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Excellent excellent excellent! Thank you to Adam, 'Beach', and Mr. Bashir (a patron) for the wonderful experience. I learned a heck of a lot about mezcal. The drinks were great, and the food just TOO GOOD!!!! The food blew me away. Simple Spanish cuisine jacked up to 11. It was everything I wanted in a dining experience and then some. We ordered the spicy tuna guac and ceviche mixto. I could have stopped there seeing it was divine, but we then got the crab enchiladas which took it over the top. Didn't even have room for dessert. All in all we will be back. This location is near several public transport and car service stops. So nothing will stop me from another margarita the next time... read more

Pistola's Del Sur - Wings, buffalo style with crab enchilada in tomatillo sauce! - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

We came to eat here in 2019 while visiting Philadelphia. I don't know how it is now but I found some pics in my camera roll and remembered how delicious it was. If I'm ever back in the area I would definitely give it another try. read more

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I came here yesterday for lunch. I'm glad they offer both their regular and brunch menu during brunch hours because I was in the mood for tacos. We celebrated National Margarita Day with Blueberry Margaritas which were so tasty with the perfect amount of tequila. The oysters are an awesome deal at $1 each. They switch up where the oysters come from and as of yesterday they came from Massachusetts. They varied in size and were so good. Next time I'm going for at least a full dozen. The tacos were so delicious. I had both the spicy pork tacos and pork belly bahn mi. The pork was cooked perfectly and so tender. I no longer live in the city but the food and drinks are a good enough excuse to make the trip down 76. I'm glad they are making good use of this location as it's a good spot down Passyunk and you can usually nab a street spot. I had no issues finding a street spot practically across the street on a Saturday. The service was great and the waitress knew her stuff when it came to recommendations. read more

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My first visit to Pistola's Del Sur. I stopped in for Happy Hour dinner and drinks recently before a Flyers game because my usual place was closed for an internal event. This is a great addition to the East Passyunk district and a good place for drinks and small plates. Be sure to check out the Happy hour specials on the boards when you visit. I especially enjoyed the nachos, pork belly steamed buns and the Freedom tacos. These are some definite must-try items on the menu. They have outside seating, bar seating and table seating available. Parking is street. Looking forward to my next visit to try the other items on their menu and some of the awesome sounding margaritas they have on the menu. read more

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I've been living in the area for a little over two years. I have heard people raving about this place. I finally pulled the trigger as my sister and niece flew into town for a visit from Florida. Figured why not make it a girls night! WORST mistake EVER! Service was horrible and we were the only ones seated inside. We had to literally flag the server down for attention and the food was not that great! I don't get what all the rave reviews were about! Definitely would NOT recommend! read more

Kid friendly place to grab some Mexican. The space is huge and loud, which is perfect for vocal/overexcited kids. I wish they had more vegetarian menu options, especially the tacos. We tried the nachos which were pretty good, a tad bit too salty. The corn is really good and the kids quesadillas are a good portion size. Tons of drinks available if that's your thing. This would probably be a good happy hour spot too. read more

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As all have noted, the food is top notch!!! I can't speak for servers/bartenders other than Kate but should you be so lucky to have her tend to you you will find that she is exceptional and amazingly efficient to the degree that I thought she was probably one of the owners LOL!!!, of which I queried, and learned she is not (though she should be - given this lady a raise!!) Thanks Kate!!!! James read more

Totally blown away by Pistola's!! YUM! We've driven passed almost every day since it opened and never really thought to stop by after not really remembering Jose Pistola's (named for the owner Joe Gunn-get it? Joe/Jose Gunn/Pistola), it's brother shop in Center City, to be that memorable. Then again, we only went for drinks there. But when we were looking to dine al fresco and not travel too far over the weekend, we decided to give it another go. Sooooo glad we did! The food is newer Mexican and the menu is quite interesting and very plant-based friendly! We loved the crispy brussel sprout tacos with sweet honey that balanced the fried jalapeños so well! These were outstanding! The falafel tacos were such a fun fusion! The jalapeño yogurt does pack quite a punch, maybe a hair too much for kiddos, nevertheless, the stuffed tacos in a fresh delicious shell, topped with feta was well received! Their guacs are TO. DIE. FOR. We opted for the toasted pistachio variety, although the pomegranate was so intriguing. (We'll save that for next time!). It was unreal! The goat cheese is in chunks and can easily be removed if you're sharing with friends who are dairy-free. The lobster tacos has big meaty chunks of lobster over a thin layer of black bean purée, with some corn, slivered radish, fresh avocado slices with a spicy chili sauce. Hubs really enjoyed them! The garlic papas fritas and elotes corn were great, inexpensive side options for the kiddos, as were the Philly pretzel bites with queso on special for just $5 during the Phillies game! The draft list was super solid, with some local gems, and the blackberry marg was perfect. It wasn't too sweet and filled with just the right amount of tequila! All and all we were all very impressed. There's some fun American/Mexican dishes also, such as hotdogs and veggie Beyond burgers too. *There's also the option to sub soy chorizo for regular meat when possible for any vegans and vegetarians! Very cool! The have happy hour specials, game day specials and music trivia on Tuesdays we're definitely looking forward to hitting up! Bring quarters for old school meters! Coming at an off time if you want to dine al fresco is definitely the way to go! We found 3pm on the weekend right in between lunch and dinner to be the easiest. The outdoor tables are slightly covered so if it drizzles, there's no issue. Such a winner and a great place for groups, as well as families in the East Passyunk district! read more

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Pistola's is one of the best Mexican restaurants around, and one of the better bars in the area! They have a lot of options for indoor and outdoor seating; and they always seem to have room for big groups. Their margaritas are amazing. I could share one pitcher with just one other friend, but they are strong! The pitchers are definitely good enough for 4 people. Their food is great as well. Nachos and grilled shrimp tacos are some of my favorites. Their quesadilla is surprisingly really tasty and flavorful! Their portion sizes are reasonable too. Overall, a good deal and a big restaurant to fit all your friends. An amazing place to have a fun night. read more

I've gotta give it up to Pistola's.... just wow... hands down new favorite spot for $1 oysters. Made it here just in time for the last few minutes of happy hour and ordered everything that sounded delicious at the time. Had the tuna and salmon belly tiradito Steamed buns and pistolas burger cooked to preferred rarity . All I've gotta say is... I'm gonna be a regular here lol. read more

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Service needs to improve, Food it's good Drinks are good just need better service.! read more

I'm not gonna beat around the bush. This is the best "Mexican" joint in all of Philly. Don't bother trying to dispute that...go try it for yourself. Yes, I put quotes around Mexican. There's a bit a fusion here so it's not traditional Mexican. Everything we ordered was good, full of flavour and even the presentation of the food was pretty (don't let my crappy pictures throw you off). We debated staying longer so we can digest and just keep trying other food but figured it was easier to just come back another day. Lots of variety on the menu...bring your vegan, vegetarian and meat eating friends. If beer is your jam, they have a ton to choose from. They have 4-5 wines on tap as well. Service was excellent. I'm always nervous when they don't write anything down but she was all over it. The manager was very visible and kept checking on everyone like we were guests in his house. The bathrooms are clean. Street parking (feed the meter or you WILL get a ticket) can be a bit of a pain but we found a spot without issue. You should absolutely go here. Go often. Let's all become regulars together. read more

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Mexican Street grilled corn w/chipotle mayo and cojita cheese. A bit too chipotle mayo for me, but it was very tasty with amazing starchy corn flavor. Not a mayo fan, but the addition of the chipotle got me over that. I would order this for sure if I could get light mayo. Short rib tacos. Big chunk of beef short rib and pickled onions. Great flavor in the beef. Korean pork tacos served with mini short riblets on the side. I didn't taste this, but my daughter said they were amazing. I love Asian pear and that was added to the beef. Chopped salad Arugula, cabbage and lettuce mix, dice tomatoes, corn, cojita, diced fried flour tortilla, pickled red onions. I chose a side of avocado ranch and sherry vinaigrette. The 2 dressings were great together. Sitting outside was a great level of entertainment w/people wat read more

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