Full disclosure: I first learned about Alamodak from a Yelp Elite Squad event (thank you to our CM…read moreMegan C!), and apparently I'm more recognizable than I thought. Shortly after we arrived Francisco recognized me and greeted me like an old friend, which was really lovely, but also. my cover is blown. I don't advertise that I'm a Yelp reviewer because I want to avoid getting a different experience. SO The food was fabulous. I took a couple of my friends from out of town there for dinner one night. Well, one is from Pennsauken so I don't think that's super out of town. My other friend was from western Massachusetts. We ordered: Freshly Squeezed Lemonade with mint - very refreshing, not cloyingly sweet. Labneh with zatar and pomegranates. We almost licked the plate clean. This was a huge huge hit. Harira soup, also a huge hit. One of us got the lentil soup instead, which was also good, but the Harira was the star. We got a family sampler of hummus, baba ghanoug, tabbouleh, one other thing. It was very good, we were already starting to get full. Uh oh. Then to the entrees. One of us got the Tomato Kufta, the other got the Kufta with Tahini so we could compare. Both were great, I liked the tomato kufta slightly better. I can't remember what the third entree was, my guest was already so full he basically took it home, and told me later how it was good even a day later. Lastly, mint tea, Jordanian style, with a little jar of honey, and then baklava, which was great, not too sweet, crunchy and soft, just yum. Service was great, please see disclosure above, though. I doubt anyone else's experience would be different. The restaurant was warm and inviting in its' decor. We didn't go upstairs to the hookah lounge. Don't let the exterior fool you, inside it's comfy and welcoming. Parking...it's PHILLY. Street. If you can't parallel park your car in a spot 8" longer than it, take Uber, people. If I, who despises driving to the city, particularly sections that were built before cars existed, will do this, then you know it's a good place to eat. Also, I can get my car in a parallel spot 8" longer than my car. I am, after all, still a Philly girl, living in the 'burbs.

We visited this place after our Yelp event at Stateside. The place is very quiet on the first floor…read morebut the second floor had all the action with hookah and a bar. Francisco was the general manager and helped guide our choices. His passion made the experience a lot better. He told us basically this restaurant was a traditional Jordan restaurant (they don't really Americanize the food like some places do). The place even started offering an interesting brunch menu I would like to try out one day. For the appetizer we got Falafels, hummus, matabel, salad, and labneh mix. The matabel was amazing. I really liked the smokiness of the eggplant. The falafels were well done as well. I really liked how they tasted fresh. The salad was so delicious that I ate it up super quick (I liked the tanginess of it). The labneh mix was a popular dish at this place. It had an amazing pita that was very fluffy. We got a baklava pistachio milk shake to drink. It was interesting how a whole baklava piece was crushed into it with pistachio. It wasn't too sweet which did kind of ruin it (probably authentic to flavor however). For our main entree we got the Chicken Mandi Special. Francisco learned we loved south Asian spices so he recommended this dish since he said it had similar profile to Indian spices. I really, really enjoyed the spice profile of this dish. I also really enjoyed how easily the chicken came off the bone. At the end of our meal, Francisco got us Alamodak Tea with pistachio baklava. I really liked how the tea pot was in a copper pan. The Alamodak tea had a walnut in the cup and had a hint of cinnamon. It was really good and interesting how we ate the walnuts at the end of the tea. The pistachio baklava wasn't sweet but I really liked the crumbled pistachios on top of it. The top of a spiral case at this restaurant leads to a hookah spot. This place offers comedy shows, belly dancing some nights, etc. The second floor had an interesting 3d image that Francisco pointed out (apparently his dad created it). He did a good job. Can't wait to visit this place again!

Okay so I went to this place 2 days ago, sat inside. 1st thing I noticed was it was dark, red…read morelights, and chair with fabric. Against my better judgement I sat down in the corner closet to the door. I got bit up sooooo bad. I stayed for about an hour or so. When I got home and took a shower all the bites started itching badly!!! They have bed bugs on their furniture. The place is dirty. If you do happen to visit sit outside!

Great service. And more importantly the hookahs are well-made, some flavors will burn out faster…read morethan others, but picking the flavor is key to a bomb hookah! The only thing was, when we ordered a refill flavor. He said he would have to charge us for another whole hookah since our original hookah was a fruit head hookah - I'm glad we were told this before it was just brought out to us. It was basically like getting a whole new hookah (-price-wise). So that got expensive. I love just sitting outside - they share this cute street with neighboring restaurants and bars. Its so relaxing! The noise is not loud at all. BYOB! Everyone's favorite. They uncork your wine and beer bottles. ALSO another great and convenient option is to walk 2 restaurants down to the restaurant SET. You can buy drinks from the bar and head over to Orient. SET is great!!! Overall - great experience and solid hookah!

Went here this past Saturday for a fish fry…read more Parking: Residential Street and there's hardly any parking. Pack patience. Ambiance: ok. Service: The manager, a short woman with long weave, wasn't very nice. We waited a while before we were served our overpriced drinks. Food: The fish tasted fishy and was fried too hard for me. They had a DJ. I didn't see a jukebox. They had a pool table in the back. Overall, it wasn't a memorable time, coupled with poor parking, I doubt I would go back.

I came on a Friday evening for happy hour. Had two Long Islands they were only $5 but was made…read morestrong! I definitely didn't complain. The fried wing dings were literally some of the best fried chicken I ever ate. I'm not sure who's in that kitchen but I need to taste what else they make. Only downfall music was too loud you cant even talk to someone sitting next to you without yelling. Hard to find a parking spot

Infusion is truly one of my favorite places in the city. The staff makes me feel at home every time…read moreI walk up those stairs. The cocktails here are unmatched. They are using quality ingredients and you can tell. My favorite espresso martini of all time is the Blueberry Espresso Martini here. Ask for it, taste it, and thank me later! If you're in Old City on a weeknight and want to grab a delicious cocktail, this is the spot! If you want a chill place to smoke hookah or a cigar while enjoying drinks with friends, this is the spot! I will stop by just to say hi to my favorite bartender, Billy.

Came across this place purely by accident. Walked into the bar downstairs and it was packed and…read moresmelled horrible, but saw a group go into a door just next to the bar. Went up and found this lounge. Staff were really chill and friendly and the atmosphere was really nice. Got a drink that was pricy, but looked really cool. I realized later that there was hookah which I am not a big fan of, but the atmosphere was really nice and it would be an awesome place to try. Even better if you do hookah! Definitely worth a visit and a cool spot for some delicious and aesthetically pleasing drinks!

the night was fine until the bartender got my order wrong. She had a bad attitude so I threw it…read moreback nothing more. Guard was next to me entire time as I was just saying it was an honest mistake. He then inappropriately grabbed me twisted my arms in a way where his hands were on my breast.He then pushed me closer to him as I was face forward tried to lift me up and told me he had me heels in his car. I pushed him off of me. Asked for my money back manager came gave me my money he then tried to grab me again. I was not hostile and excessive force and unwanted touch was not necessary. That security guard is a perv. They way he grabbed me was uncalled for and to push me up against him was not to calm the situation. It felt sexual. To then have my property in his car. Screams perv. Ladies beware. Bartender needs to be fired as I was not the only one she was unprofessional with. Philly #1 rape bar.

Pretty decent sports bar atmosphere. Good crowd for a weekday. Payout on video poker plus a newer…read moregame machine at the actual bar. Digital jukebox. They used to have a kitchen, but, may have it up and running again soon. Until then, you're more than welcome to get takeout/delivery from nearby and have it brought to the bar. Can't comment on drink prices as I didn't get my own, but, they didn't seem expensive. Jeanette, a bartender, is also great as well.

still new to philly but this is so far the best hookah lounge there is in town. No loud music ,…read moregood and clean hookahs . An impeccable service.

This is my first time, and it definitely won't be my last. I was looking for a chill, quiet place…read moreto do homework and this place didn't disappoint. Luxor is all the above and more. The owner was very friendly and was very welcoming and hospitable. The atmosphere was perfect for what I needed to do and I had the chance to watch the Eagles play, listen to some great Arabic music, and have a great time. The mint tea was delicious and the hookah had great flavors. If you're looking for a nice, chill way to spend your night I highly recommend this place!

Came in town on a Tuesday and found this spot. Good vibes. Food was good and vibes were good…read more Service was attentive. Not a lot of spots like this in the area. I'll definitely be back next time I'm visiting.

The food was exquisite The service was amazing. Prices are reasonable and the amount of food…read moreyou'll have some for the next day

Love when people pull up and play a music so loud it's a concert for the entire neighborhoodread more

My fave Kensington dive bar. Bartenders don't ever skimp and the atmosphere is chill. The have…read moredecent frozen drinks. Henny colada is my fave so bomb.

Great ambiance & atmosphere for dancing!! Good drinks & they stay open until 330am!!!read more

This place is a scam. The bouncer at the front had an attitude. The lady who takes the money for…read moreadmission had an attitude, and it really wasn't necessary, considering we were coming in with great and friendly moods. After coming in, we found out that only the bottom level was open, which is a hookah lounge, not a club. After 5-10 minutes we asked an employee how to get to the other rooms and he told us the 2nd floor was booked for a private event, so we couldn't go. A manager told us they're playing "'Mexican Music" and that if we wanted to go to the second floor we'd have to pay another admission price in addition to the $20 we'd already paid each. Plus no reentry. Not sure why they have people paying full price for only the hookah lounge to be available, but I just know I will never be coming here again.

Salsa music, expert dancers, plenty of partners, flashy lights and awesome vibe, and teacher Mike…read moreto show you the ropes every Wednesday for just $7!! Find Brazil's at the west end of Chestnut, just before the highway. Ample street parking nearby but watch out for cobblestones which will shake loose any hardware on your car that had a doubt. Up the stairs and $7 door for Wednesday lessons. So much fun! Most importantly, don't close your thumbs on your partner. Keep it loose and light. Long garment rack with hangars for your heavy coat. It gets hot in here, so keep it layered. Nearby bar on the other side of the room keeps your spirits up. Water and paper towels station in the corner keeps you hydrated and not dripping sweat. Massive woofer boxes at the corners keep it thumping and energy high. You can't help but smile and enjoy! See you Wednesday!!

My understanding is that this is one of Philly's Latin dance hotspots. I've only been once, so I…read morewon't judge it too harshly, but I was pretty disappointed. Problematically for a dance club, the floor (at least upstairs, where the dancing was on this night) isn't level at all, sloping somewhat toward the street. Also, the bouncer was a little aggressive. In terms of the dancing itself, the level was quite low and there was a 2:1 leader-to-follower ratio (but again, that might not be the norm). I didn't stay long.