love this place. the best Mexican food in Philly... love the imagery and vibe of the place, and the people there are great... our waitress Callie was wonderful... I will keep coming back.
So I hadn’t eaten here but the dance scene vibe was on point !!! I didn’t think that it was going to be full of people!! Everyone was friendly! It was sooo much fun!!
The menu is a diverse fiesta of options, providing something for everyone. Personally, the Birria tacos stole the show for me. While they could use a bit more flavor, the array of sauces offered managed to elevate the experience.
Now, let's talk about the elote (the street corn) – absolute delight! The combination of flavors and that street-style flair really hit the spot. Service, thankfully, was on point during this visit, a noticeable improvement from some lackluster past encounters. An added bonus is the bar setup, perfect for those looking to unwind with a drink.
Overall, it's a delightful and immersive experience. The vibrant Mexican theme, coupled with tasty dishes, makes this place a charming spot to enjoy a flavorful meal and a good time.
Amazing vibes,great food and great margaritas. Came here for lunch before work and had a great meal with my wife. The elote was very flavorful and had that chargrilled taste, the tacos were crunchy and vibrant, the nachos were well balance and the ceviche was light and spicy. We had the red bull watermelon margarita and we were definitely feeling it by the time we left.
Absolutely LOVED this establishment! By far one of the BEST Nachos we’ve ever had! We went with the Nacho Carne and the meat was to die for! The seasoning, tenderness, it was overall mouth watering deliciousness. We also had the Chicken Empanadas, and while I was not a fan, my daughter loved them. She really enjoyed it with the salsa that comes with it. I had the Elote and have no complaints whatsoever it is what it is, yummy corn! Lastly we had the Quesabirria it was good, but I will say after having those nachos, nothings can compare to that meat on the nachos! Overall, a great experience with some yummy food! No complaints what so ever. So get on over to Lucha Cartel for some good eats!!!
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If you ever find yourself in Philly, and you like Mexican food, this is an entertaining spot! First, I must be pointed out that this is Mexican-American fusion vs what I consider authentic Mexican cuisine. I’m ok with that. We caught them at happy hour which had a decent selection of foods and drinks. We had some of that and also regular menu items. All of it was fresh and tasty!
If you have a gluten allergy, the options are limited but there is enough to work with and the menu is labeled. Our server was also on top of confirming what was safe for me. In fact, the service is spot on! We got checked on often and the food came out hot and fast. In full disclosure, we came at slow time because it was raining out, but I feel great service is the norm.
This is a fun place in terms of decore and ambiance. It’s absolutely LGBTQ friendly, as evident by their Drag Brunch. (I would have loved this!) I’d say it’s a great place for couples and seniors. Given it’s a bar, I can’t say it’s kid appropriate.
Prices were fair for the food quality and location. We liked it here. Check them out and enjoy!
A pretty metal taco spot with amazing Lucia art adorning the entire establishment.
There's a great selection of both carnivore and vegetarian/vegan taco options.
Also they have salsa instruction - some evenings which is really kind of ridiculously fun, if you're up for it.
This is a great Mexican restaurant/ bar. The decor is artsy Mexican. There are mask on the ledge by the ceiling that you might miss. The facilities is large but not too big. There's a large bar and a large dance floor in the evenings when they remove the tables. Pricing is very reasonable. Beers start at $5. On Tuesdays there's Latin dance night and it brought a good size crowd
My family and I had dinner here celebrating my dad’s birthday and the Host and server were really welcoming! I like the ambiance snd I liked the way the set of the restaurant. Very comfy and homey vibe. I had the vegan mushroom and sweet potato tacos and they were delicious! There was really no cons! Loved it and so did my family!
This Mexican cuisine is located in a popular area and is great for family and friends. Price was reasonable considering I have a family dinner of 5 people here.
We are from out of town and visited this place twice within the five days we were there. First time we had the Blue Demon margarita (amazing!), the infused tequila (definitely has a kick!), the elote, and some beers. The second time we had the carne asada tacos (some of the softest meat I've had at a restaurant!!), the shrimp tacos (to die for!!! soooo cheesy!!!) refried beans, chips and green salsa. Everything was so tasty and the employees are soo nice!!!
Cynthia J. Roman-Cabrera
+5
Here for the cheap margaritas, Latino top hits and excellent attentive service. Always my go to for that $6 happy hour pick me up. The chicken empanada was bomb too.
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