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3.9 (296 reviews)
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Korean beef tacos
Katie K.

Stopped in for a quick bite with some friends and now I keep thinking about these Korean beef tacos. Flavor was great and I loved how it was chunks of beef rather than ground beef. Chips and guac were also really good. Seems like they make the chips in house. And the watermelon drink was very refreshing on a hot day. The place was a bit small but enough to sit in and eat. There were 3 workers there and they got the food out pretty fast. Would definitely go again.

Ancho Chili Coffee-Braised Short Rib
Austin B.

tl;dr with borderline bizarre ingredient choices and sky-high prices, the ambitious lineup of global fusion tacos falls flat From authentic to adventurous, food truck to fancy, Philly's taco game is no slouch. In a neighborhood already saturated with Mexican eats, Revolution Taco's Rittenhouse niche is in its innovative, globally inspired array of taco combinations. The long, narrow space is modern and thoughtful. You enter, greeted by a vibrant taco-themed mural. Black ceilings, whitewashed walls, and sleek muted furnishings allow the intentional splashes of color to pop. The tables are pushed against both walls, clearing a path to the checkout counter in the back. The menu is displayed on screens, which switch between images at a dizzying pace. A wall toward the back showcases dozens of chili varieties from across the world. My first visit to Revolution Taco was toward the beginning of the pandemic, back when takeout was a luxury affair. My memory of the meal was soggy tortillas and lukewarm fillings, but the flavors were inspired enough that I decided to give them the benefit of the doubt. Nearly 2 years later, the day finally arrived that I give Revolution another go. A friend and I visited recently for early weekday dinner and arrived at an empty restaurant. After a short deliberation, we decided to split duos of 3 varieties: the BBQ Spiced Cauliflower, the Grilled Salmon, and the limited-edition Ancho Chili Coffee-Braised Short Rib. Oddly, a patron who ordered behind us was sinking his teeth into his tacos well before we had our plates. But a few minutes later, I was hoisting 2 stainless steel trays back to our table. First, we sampled all 3 salsas: roja, smoked pepper, and verde. The former 2 had intense yet classic flavors, each with a hint of spice. In contrast, the salsa verde was overwhelmed by lime. Turning our attention to the eats at hand, each moderately large taco was wrapped with two limp, cold corn tortillas and supported by sturdy taco rack. The smoky cauliflower tacos, topped with tomato slaw and crispy tortilla strips, were the highlight of our meal. While flavorful, the cauliflower nonetheless remained a nice vessel to complement the salsas. The salmon tacos packed an initial pleasant punch due to the pineapple salsa and red pepper crema, but the aftertaste of salmon was unsettlingly jarring. A white fish or shrimp would have been a much more palatable pescatarian-friendly alternative. Finally the short rib tacos, slathered in garlic aioli and sprinkled with escabeche (pickled cabbage and radish), had a distinct and exciting essence of coffee, but suffered from poor execution. The ingredients were overly wet, my small portion of meat was beyond fatty, and the bold flavors conflicted. The 10% weekday student discount only slightly eased the sting of our expensive bill: $32 after tax and tip. And gone are the days of mix-and-match. You need to commit to 2 of any single menu offering (up to $15 for some varieties!) just to try a bite of a potentially underwhelming taco combination. While not actively bad, Revolution Taco was disappointing, and I don't anticipate giving them the benefit of the doubt another time around.

Korean beef tacos so good!
Bill M.

In honor of Superbowl Sunday I found it appropriate to drop some reviews on some gameday worthy foods. And what could be better for this than some truly revolutionary tacos?! This revolution first had me at tacos, but then the love grew as I noticed the global inspiration of their menu, and the wall that pays homage to several varieties of spicy chili peppers. My reasoning for giving four stars is that living in South Philly for so many years has spoiled me with several delicious taco options on a budget, and by comparison Revolution Taco is a touch overpriced. But that price does go a long way in the quality and their eclectic options, so much so that they're even one of the very few taco places that may have you asking for a burger (https://mobilefoodnews.com/philadelphia-pa-shhhhh-revolution-taco-has-a-secret-burger/). Favorites of mine include the following: House made chorizo taco - It first had me with their Chorizo being house made and with its cotija cheese, salsa roja, and crema it might just be the best chorizo taco in Phily! Korean beef taco - Forget all of the others that you've had. With its spicy aioli, pickled cucumber, sesame seeds, and cilantro this fusion taco is the real deal! Roast duck taco - Put roast duck, ginger cabbage slaw, pickled oyster mushrooms, crispy duck skin, and a plum BBQ sauce inside a scallion pancake sauce, and you have a taco that's the best of Chinese leftovers! Smoked mushroom taco - Smoked mushrooms, a corn & black bean salsa, and avocado chimichurri come together for the 2nd best vegan taco that I've ever had! BBQ spiced cauliflower taco - perfectly BBQed cauliflower, a chipotle sundried tomato vinaigrette slaw, cilantro, and fried tortilla bits come together for the 1st best vegan taco that I've ever had! Non-taco fans will also find solace in burritos, burrito bowls, and some incredible homemade empanadas. But be sure to save room for a sea salted brownie!

Duck tacos!!
Michelle T.

Duck tacos!! Shall I say it again? DUCK TACOS!!! That is really all there is to day. I am sure other items are just as good but if you don't get the DUCK TACOS, you will have bad luck for 7 years!! Joking. But not joking. Walked in randomly after a bomb a** workout at a gym next door and I am so happy that I did. I ordered the DUCK TACOS (get the theme here?) and my palate was pleasantly pleased. The chicken chicharonnes that topped the tacos were so good! I usually don't eat meat at all but on the occasion I go for some good poultry and this was well worth the pescatarian diet sacrifice!! I was a little thrown off by the prices, hence the 4 stars. Actually, I did not order a side of guacamole (MY FAVORITE!!) because they were listed as "market price". I have NEVER EVER EVER seen this at a restaurant. Market price on GUAC WTF?!! Needless to say, hard pass. But overall, the tacos were amaze! Try them! You will thank me!

Mike C.

So I happened to try Revolution Taco for the first time on Mix N' Match Monday so I was able to try three different tacos without breaking the bank. The Gold Angus Ground Beef Taco was above average. I feel this taco should come in a hard shell however and think most Taco spots are rolling there ingredients in two corn tortillas as it is cheaper...do not like that we do not get an option to put the taco in a hard shell and are doubled up on cards with two corn tortillas as other yelpers have almost mentioned their displeasure with this presentation. The Chorizo taco was unedible for me. I ate half and had to throw it away. Not sure how people tolerate all that sodium I did not enjoy it but only deducting one star as it could just be that Chorizo is too salty for my taste buds. The Sweet and Sour Chicken Taco - We have ourselves a winner. Basically a jumbo chicken tender that is sweet and fried. It has good flavor and I am glad I tried it but I would not come back to pay $8 plus dollars for two of these. You ultimately have to decide if you do not mind ordering two different taco options on any other day then Monday to get some variety but your looking at around $20. I will be coming back for the Duck Tacos with chicken skin in the taco...now that sounds like its worth ordering which btw is not available to order on Mix N' Match Mondays unless you get an order of two. Kinda weak fellas you can't give this option to the public even on Mix N' Match Mondays.

Not busy and quick ordering on a Saturday
Brad P.

I orders the Gold Angus ground beef tacos which you have to order on groups of 2 or 3. They are pretty large so 2 is enough, I ordered 3... They were very slow on a Saturday when I came and it took longer than I thought it would to cook the order. The tacos look very good and the lime crema is amazing. I found them very good but the beef is a little salty and a little dry. Having said that I will come back as overall the meal was good and good tacos are hard to find in Philly.

Not the biggest burrito I've ever had but decently sized for sure
Alexandra K.

So...I'm really regretful that I am writing this review after my second visit to Revolution Taco, because compared to my first meal there, this one was a relatively subpar experience. However, as I am fully aware that the extent of my disappointment was largely thr result of the mistakes I made in my approach to the business of eating the second meal, I am still rating Revolution Taco 4 stars overall. So...the first, much better eating experience, was an order of vegetarian tacos. In the good old days when it was still safe to have reckless dine-in experiences at restaurants, I stopped in one day with two friends for lunch, and we each got our own order of tacos. I'm pretty sure I had gotten the mushroom tacos, and one of the friends got an order of the BBQ cauliflower, so we were able to mix and match (not an option within a single order). I distinctly remember bright, exciting flavors, and two tacos were quite adequate for me as a lunch. I can't recall if I had any sauces on the side, but it's likely. Overall, for the quality, the quick service, and portion size, excellent prices too. So a really great first experience. The second experience, alas, not as wonderful as the first - that was the takeout on a Friday night that led to this review. But a number of reasons for the lesser experience, most of which were less shortcomings of the meal than of my own sequence of decisions: 1. I got a burrito. Clearly, if "Taco" is in the name, you figure that will be the superior option of the two, and in this case you would be correct. I really prefer burritos to tacos though, so I was hoping the burrito would be as good as the tacos I remembered- not so much. 2. I didn't get any sauces on the side. Big mistake. My burrito selection, smoked mushroom, was filled with a lot of rice, chunks of smoked portobello mushroom, some beans, a tiny bit of crema and a tinier bit of tomato. So it ended up being REALLY dry. I hate getting the little to-go containers of sauce, but really, that would have made for a much better eating experience here. 3. In spite of realizing after a few bites in the extent of mistakes 1 and 2, I made no attempt to try for any of a range of options to improve the meal - say, to slice up one of the tomatoes i had at home to go with half the burrito- and instead, like a mindless glutton, I sat and ate the entire burrito in one sitting. The dryness of the burrito was its own issue, and the smokiness of the mushrooms didn't really help with that. On the other hand, my partner got the chickpea veggie burger burrito and he was very happy with that, in spite of there also being a dry quality to his burrito too (no sauce for him either). So, lessons learned: 1. Don't pass on the sauces! 2. Chickpea veggie burrito instead of smoked mushroom. 3. Maybe skip burrito altogether and just get the excellent tacos.

Salmon tacos and duck tacos
Leah G.

Revolution Taco is such a cute little taco spot for a quick bite to eat. The tacos are pretty decent and the spinach empanada is an absolute must. I also highly recommend the duck tacos!

Chicken Tinga Bowl
Royce D.

When I first ordered the chicken tinga bowl, I was a bit disappointed since it looked like a bowl of lettuce and salsa. But underneath was some delicious rice, well-seasoned chicken, black beans, all tied together well with stringy shredded cheese and lime crema. The taste of the peppers really pulled through. I did not expect the food to be so tasty and would reliably call this one of the tastiest burrito bowls I've had (I've had 100s of bowls in my lifetime ). Portions may be small for some, but would definitely recommend!

Lower prices on menu than what rings up
Ed C.

Serious issue with ethics. They have one price on the menu and when you're getting rung up, a higher price appears on the cash register. When I asked them about it, the cashier was defensive and said he couldn't do anything about it. I asked for the manager which he protested and then eventually got her and she basically said it's the same issue but added that there's a delay with updating the menu after the cash register prices were updated. Both were unapologetic. Maybe it's a corporate issue but no customer should do business with unethical owners. See photos.

Retna S.

Delicious tacos. The Korean beef tacos is spicy enough to give it a kick but not overwhelming that dominate the tacos. Generous portions of tender meat. You can choose between two or three tacos per order. I ordered takeout and the tacos were in environmentally friendly containers. The staff is friendly. The place is clean but not many seatings. Definitely come back to try different kinds

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Eugene A.

Another great Yelp find! Easy to miss location between 20th&21st on Walnut. We ordered the homemade chorizo tacos, chicken tinga tacos, and Korean beef tacos, with a side of chips and salsa. The chips are homemade and the salsa very fresh. The Korean beef was so tender and flavorful. Our favorite for sure. The chicken tinga was likewise tender and flavorful. The chorizo had a nice spice level. All were topped with fresh ingredients (see pics). Very happy with our meals. Friendly service. Order at register and grab your order when ready. Very casual atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating.

a variety of different types of taco
Bobby R.

Experiencing a delicious taco is a true necessity in life. When working on the road, you always have to experience this necessity. Revolution Taco knocked it out of the park! They even produce chicken Tinga. For those who have not tried chicken Tinga, you are missing out. Take a taco, stuff it with Korean beef, and then add the homemade hot sauces and BOOM, you have pure awesomeness. Now, I'm a hot foods lover and pepper taster. This wall of peppers is pure magic.

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Not bad. But their chicken tinga is not shredded like typical chicken tinga. Very disappointing, will not return.

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Great tacos! Had great taste and a good kick! Nice staff as well. Right behind a good market.

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These guys ROCK tacos. Close your eyes and point to something on the menu because you can't go wrong. You're welcome!

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