Mexican
Jose Pistola’s Gets a New Sign
On December 30th, Jose Pistola’s got a new sign. The neon sign was delivered, installed and illuminated in just a few hours. Now when you’re […]
What’s Up With That New Mexican Place Next to Woody’s?
If you were out strutting with the Mummers yesterday in the Gayborhood, chances are you saw what appeared to pop up out of nowhere: a […]
Garces Alums Are Spreading Their Wings
This week we’ve seen two sets of Garces alums open new restaurants. Former Garces director of operations, George Atterbury has opened El Poquito in Chestnut Hill. […]
Where We’re Eating: Cafe Ynez
A Mexican restaurant in your neighborhood is a way of knowing you’ve arrived. An attractive BYOB serving breakfast nachos and carne asada salads and offering […]
Latin American Restaurants and Food in Philadelphia
Philly’s Hispanic population is mostly made up of Puerto Ricans and Mexicans, two Latin cultures that use similar ingredients but totally different cooking techniques. You’ll […]
Where Are the Best Nachos in Philadelphia?
Search for nachos on Foobooz and you’re going to get some old and out of date information. Duck nachos at Rae (remember Rae?). A 2009 […]
Turney and Safran 13th Street Update
There’s always a lot of going on along the Thirteenth Street empire of Valerie Safran and Marcie Turney, although recently, it has been extra newsworthy. Craig […]
El Rey Hosts Tequila Dinner
Celebrate Mexican Independence Day by joining El Rey at their six-course tequila dinner on September 15th. Featuring tequila cocktail pairings, the dinner is priced at $55 […]
Penn State Chipotle Workers Strike, Citing “Sweatshop Conditions”
Penn State’s Chipotle closed yesterday after a few employees quit, citing “borderline sweatshop conditions” at the State College location. Penn State’s Chipotle is a very popular […]
Tuk Tuk Real Opening with Free Food
Tuk Tuk Real, the Thai taqueria from Circles Thai owner chef Alex Boonphaya and his sous chef Silvestre Rincon is softly opening tomorrow evening, September 10th. Located at 429 South […]
Lolita Launches Lunch
Beginning this Wednesday, August 27, Midtown Village’s Lolita will start serving lunch. Once lunch kicks off it will be offered Monday through Saturday, from noon to 3 […]
Cafe Ynez Expands Menus
Washington Avenue’s Cafe Ynez is expanding its brunch and dinner menus. For brunc,h which is served to 3 p.m. daily, executive chef JC Piña has […]
Free Tacos at Union Taco in Manayunk
Calling all broke college students and anyone else who loves free things and tacos. In order to celebrate Union Taco’s grand opening in Manayunk, the taqueria will […]
Tonight: Ranch Road Tacos at Serrano
Serrano in Old City may have served its last meal on June 28th, but starting tonight there will still be dishes coming out of the kitchen. […]
Cafe Ynez Has Adam Erace Longing for More
Adam Erace notes that you can’t have a vibrant neighborhood in 2014 without a good Mexican spot. And with the addition of Cafe Ynez at 2025 […]