South American cuisine: the best places to taste it in Philadelphia

"A great new up and coming restaurant. The owner Felix is extremely friendly and can cook his butt off. I've eaten central American food all over the..."

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Malbec Argentinian Steakhouse

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Dinner

Mid-range

"My husband and I went here for restaraunt week and we loved the experience! Service was fantastic, food came out timely and tasted absolutely..."

Kat To

"This was a new restaurant venture for us and we were welcomed immediately upon arrival. We ordered CAPRESE Fresh Mozzarella, Sliced Tomatoes, whole..."

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"I would definitely come back. Their happy hour menu is EXCELLENT and the hours are very good over the weekend. Food: GOOD. I had high..."

Oanh Nguyen

"Wow everything was very delicious. We came for the restaurant week specials but ended up choosing from the regular menu. The empanadas were flaky and..."

Mrs. Be

"Very authentic restaurant, the vibe is great. For me it was like been somewhere in Europe (Spain or Italy). The food is amazing, delicious. It’s..."

Oleksii Lysenko

"Dined here for the first time during the Sept 2022 Restaurant Week and glad we chose this place. We arrived a little early for our reservation so..."

Nia Daye

"Good happy hour for wine and sangria. Smaller indoor area and outside seating. They even have the road closed off for it which is kind of neat. The..."

Matthew L

"Romantic ambiance restaurant. Good for a date. But also great if you're craving a steak. Ordered the 10oz skirt steak, and it was really good. Beef..."

Anas Shebli

"I had a wonderful time at Malbec Argentine Steakhouse. We sat outside on a lovely evening during Center City Restaurant Week 2022. From beginning to..."

Tiffany Gonzalez

"Malbec welcomes you the moment you step into the restaurant. I recommend the calamari for appetizers as it was the tastiest dish of calamari I’ve..."

A Avegno

"Omg everything was great from the food to the service and the vibe of the restaurant! Our waitress Analise was great, very friendly and attentive! We..."

cynthia m

"Steaks were fantastic, however my friend and I both agreed that the optional side sauces were a little over priced. The sauces were good, but didn't..."

Linden Parkes

"First time at Malbec, friendly staff, great atmosphere and the food was good! I choose the dinner course from restaurant week menu the only thing..."

Débora Domingos

"It’s been awhile since I had a steak and Malbec delivered! Other stop during restaurant week, the prefix meal had some great choices. The two..."

Timothy David

"Empanadas and the filet mignon were delicious! And the chimichurri sauce was flavorful. Definitely will be visiting..."

Nicole Long

"The food here is really good, fresh, and tasty. Wyatt, our server, was super friendly and helpful. I also loved the cozy..."

Mohamed Elmessiry

Taqueria

Wiz Kid Philly City Center

"I would never be able to say all of the great things that I could say about Whizkids in a comment! My daughter has been at this center for roughly 2..."

Marissa Gland

"My daughter has been attending this center since March 2022. Her first time leaving the nest and I have nothing but great things to say about this..."

Bashee Hameed

"I AM VERY PLEASED WITH THIS CENTER. MY CHILDREN ARE SAFE AND HAPPY HERE!!! CARING, CLEAN,..."

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"Great place for..."

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Fabio's Chicken

"¿Quieres sentirte como si estuvieras en pequeño restaurante comiendo en Colombia? Pues esté lugar te va a dar esa sensación y gusto de sentirte..."

Antonio Cancel

"The best Columbian/American food I ever had the pleasure of experiencing. The staff treat you like family. Such a great..."

Shawn Patrick Bagnell

"First time at Fabios . The rest was recommend it by a friend , great first impression ,the pollo asao with the garlic sauce was..."

Marlon Marz

"Great portions. Great price and amazing..."

Mariette Diaz

"My mom invited me to have breakfast for my birthday because she RAVED about the food and the hospitality and of course they are from her..."

Natalie Potts

"I love the empanadas and salsas, and the bandeja..."

Thomas Piñero

"Good Colombian food...Rica la comida se los..."

Gloria Madrigal

"Preparan el café negro más rico y Philadelphia, asimismo las Arepas con queso que preparan son deliciosas. Soy..."

Teresa Rivera

"Great Colombian food near Juniata Park. ..."

Lorraine L. Schell

"Definitivamente te sientes en casa! Love..."

Sahola Y Edson Lopez

"I love this place so much. Everything is ridiculously delicious. Their hot sauce is the most tastiest ever. So much..."

Verónica

"The people working here have Awesome customer service! The restaurant is clean. Looks and sounds are cultural, Columbian. Food is tastefully..."

Dana

"Small place with big taste, we love the empenadas sooooo..."

Cristina Hernandez

"I Tried ther chicken & beef empanadas with salsa caliente they were delicious gotta go and dine in next..."

Edgar Ortiz

"Should have took the picture before I ate but I couldn’t wait ..lol BANGIN! Never had a bad meal..."

Khoa Quach

"The food is great I love it. Bandeja..."

Helen Veras

"One of my favorite spots to get traditional Colombian cuisine. Their soups are superb, especially beef and vegetable, chicken and mondongo (beef..."

Karla Acosta

"Whenever i crave Colombian food, i go here. My father and the owner have known each other for years, he and his family are hard working people - they..."

Beatriz M. Martinez

"Every dish has that home cooked quality and is scrumptious! Parking is a little crazy but worth..."

Monica Hanssens

"Omg been coming here for..."

Braheim Rush

"Great food. Small place and for some reason, prices are going up, up, up... but if you don't mind paying for quality, then you should be fine. I'll..."

Izzy Romero

"I came here last week on my Colombian friend’s recommendation. Excellent food and service! I hope to come..."

Matthew Kramer

"DEEE-Licious! I had the daily special, which was pork chop platter. It was so good I ordered another platter to take home to my wife. You had a..."

Cchaddie Riddock

"the food is delicious but there’s 2 waitresses there’s a colombian one and a dominican one. The colombian waitress is the best. But the dominican..."

emily sanchez

Fogo De Chao Brazilian Steakhouse

87/100 (7819 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Omg!!! What can i say? The food was amazing! Everything i had tasted great! Each type of meat had its own unique flavor. Best meal I’ve had. The..."

Sandy Hall Eure

"In one word “Excellent” Got there early and they sat us down right a way. Drinks (Caipirinha), food (all the meats) and dessert (flan) where all..."

Pablo Campodonico

"The atmosphere was good food was great. The staff Sherry, Madison and mary were awesome it was my first time in the restaurant and it was a great..."

Michael Passarella

"From the moment you walk thru the doors they make you feel like you are their only priority . Their customer service is top notch. Our server and..."

Robert Amee Rezendez

"I love the service the staff was very friendly and the food was absolutely wonderful I will be back and I recommend alot of friends and family here..."

Shereas Coles

"This place is INCREDIBLE. The food is insane the service is top notch and the building is gorgeous. We will definitely be back and will also be..."

Kristen Abbott

"Happy Vegan! Although I was with meat eaters, I am Vegan. I totally enjoyed the salad bar and had plenty to eat and enjoyed the meal. It is pricey,..."

Terri Levine

"Went for our birthdays and the food was excellent! Service was great. The beef was very tender. Will definitely..."

Mary Heunermund

"Went there Friday 7/13, wow just wow not one disappointment so good and..."

Carmelita Lambert-Allen

"We loved this restaurant. It is palate pleasing experience for the truest carnivore. We celebrated a birthday and this was a dinner he will never..."

Patricia Rodriguez-Hudson

"A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!! Come starving and ready to eat because you WILL be fed until you flip that little card! lol Great meats and sides, strong drinks and..."

Desireé Sharpe

"excellent food and service!!! Never a bad meal; always so..."

Debbie Ditro

"We thoroughly enjoyed our meal. The meat was tender, seasoned well, and the fresh salads were delicious! Celebrated our 25th Wedding Anniversary,..."

Jennifer Staffin Guidetti

"This place was so clean, the staff was friendly & the environment was lovely. I went here with my husband for our 6 month anniversary & it was..."

shernett

"Really nice weekend brunch! Salad bar was bountiful, organized and clean. Army of friendly, attentive servers who were there whenever you needed..."

James Nolan

"Great service! It is very well located too. Of the options listed on the menu, not all of them came. Here's a tip, since it's not cheap to eat,..."

Armando

"Clean, chic, responsive staff who were quick to serve and care for our large group. Food was on point and desserts were amazing!!! Previously I..."

MM A

"I recently dined at Fogo de Chao and it was an unforgettable experience from start to finish. Our host, Yenifer, truly made the evening exceptional...."

George Dalakishvili

"Michael served an superb experience. Not only did he provide excellent recommendations. He was friendly, he didn't rush us, and I look forward to..."

Fay

"Went here on a Friday night for a friend's birthday. The atmosphere was nice. Waitstaff was very pleasant. We started off with drinks, which were..."

Robert Veney

"It was a great experience, meat was delicious and the staff was really nice. Highly..."

Buse Cagin

"Had an excellent lunch today at Fogo de Chao Philadelphia. Food was outstanding. Service by Aidys and Maya was very attentive. We never had to ask..."

Karyn Gordon

"Went here for a corporate dinner as a group of 10. We were able to get a reservation last minute. Salad bar was very fresh and well stocked and meat..."

Clare Paterson

"We had our company Christmas party here last night. Everything was phenomenal. The servers are professional and courteous and the food was perfect. I..."

Jay Valente

"The food and drinks are delicious, but we often felt looked over by the server (not the meat carvers, we flipped our card often to catch up with our..."

Dana Lopez-Spiller

"This was a birthday dinner for my boyfriend. He absolutely loved it. The meat selections were..."

Ashley Thompson

"Always good when we go. I forgot the name of our main waitress, but she was awesome. Our family is Muslim, so we asked them not to include certain..."

Salem Saleh

"Chuck, our waiter made sure to check on us all throughout our visit and provided a quality 5-star experience. Michael, who has proven to be the star..."

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El Sabor De Maria

"Great staff..food is fresh from sauces to meat..Well worth the wait..Appetizers of the chicharron with arepa as you can see was delicious..Forgot to..."

Luz Adams

"CUSTOMER SERVICE: They have a please wait to be seated sign but there was nobody to seat us. I waited until somebody behind the register all the way..."

Ithamar Rodriguez

"Food good for the price.... I can’t even finish my plate... OMG.. too much.. but good..."

Dennis Sam

"The food is excellent, the staff is friendly, I will definitely be back especially on Sundays because that's when you serve SANCOCHO..."

chas 55

"Very nice, clean, well decorated place. Good food. Attentive..."

Wasabi 18

"Lovely, great food. Local mom & pop..."

bensalah1

"Very good Spanish food #justcrave..."

Evo Graphx

"My husband LOVED the fish and the plantains were out of this world. Also loved the beef empanada. Nice vibe too. We enjoyed..."

Avery Doninger

"An excellent place to settle and practise your Spanish. Large meals at reasonable prices and environmentally beautiful. It seems as though you’re..."

Aleks N

"Very nice place, no regrets..."

christian

"The food is amazing. I've tried something different everytime and never..."

Jary Carrasquillo

"Bandeja paisa... ¡Qué rico! I get it every time even when I promise myself I'll get something different..."

James Morrow

"The food is delicious. Sabor de Maria is one of my favorite places to eat when I am Philly. You know the food is authentic when the owners are in..."

Marlene Ball

"This place NEVER disappoints! This food is always so amazing!! Delicious food always no matter what it is!! Love their specials on saturdays and..."

Cecilia Medina

"This food is good. If you're a fan of delicious flavor, then I highly recommend this place. The beans were amazing, the rice was good, the fried..."

Hailey Berman

Puyero Venezuelan Flavor

86/100 (2494 ratings)

"This place hits home for me 🇨🇴 😍 the deliciousness ...my mouth is watering thinking of the sweet Plantains. When I 1st found this place It..."

Super Nova

"So good!!! Already a repeat customer! They have amazing tostones, but you can't go wrong with anything you order from here. Can't overhype how..."

Victoria Lee

"WE LOVE A NEW FOODIE SPOT We ordered from Door Dash from here because the restaurant came up as a suggestion. We were looking for somewhere new to..."

Rizz

"Food is great and staff are amazing. My partner and I split the de calle arepa and tequeños. Both tasted amazing and left us full and happy. The..."

Kelsey Jirikils

"Cute little spot, tasty food. My Abuela didn't make empanadas with these exactly fillings but the crust was exactly the same texture and aroma...."

Kristina Pereyra

"Puyero is an experience that transcends food, the original flavor takes you to Venezuela, the pearl of the Caribbean! Thanks guys, congratulations to..."

Henderson Colina

"Empanada texture is on point. The plantain sandwich was super good. And their plantain fries? That was really good. The green sauce for the empanada..."

Sungjin Park

"We stopped by here for lunch, and both the food and service were wonderful. We’ve never had Venezuelan street food, and we thought we’d branch..."

w foodie

"For what some may call a “hole in the wall” they have excellent food. Took time to make the food so you know everything isn’t premade and..."

Stefan Rogowski

"The food quality here is fresh and extremely delicious. Mouth watering the moment you see it. I will come here at least 4+ times per month. So..."

Jerson M Hernandez

Don Panchito Mexican Grill

85/100 (1024 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Sancho Pistolas

85/100 (1222 ratings)

"Always passed this place when going down Girard and finally tried it the other day. Everything was great tasting and no complaints. This is a great..."

Brent J

"We started off with the Spicy Crab Guacamole it was absolutely delicious! The margaritas were good as well. I had the chicken enchiladas thought they..."

Kara Gibbons

"Fantastic authentic and fusion Mexican food. Great service from Maria. The churro dessert is crisp and fluffy. Orange juice is a 4/5, but definitely..."

Jacob Park

"Grilled shrimp rice jawn yea yea And the blue devil wash down a win Preciate ya 🌸😶‍🌫️🌸 I’d def go..."

KAANG Le Loup

"I had a great experience dining at Sancho Pistola's during my date night. This was our first time eating at this restaurant. We didn't know what to..."

Kia Hicks

"Sancho's is a fun place with tons of specialty drinks, Mexican style food including ceviche, guacamole bowls, tons of different tacos plus great..."

Phil Schmidt

"4.5/5 Great food! Short Rib Birria Tacos - tender meat with little cheese and topped with onions. The tacos were crispy and served with the..."

Kartik Reddy

"One night just stopped by on a hum and was pleasantly delighted. Been back 3 more times after. The filet mignon, rice and beans were great. The..."

Cheray Robinson

"After roaming the area, looking for some place to eat on a Sunday after 9 pm. I was blessed enough to satisfy my hunger with a delicious burrito. The..."

Touch of Blessing

"Great food and the waitstaff is amazingly friendly. Watched most of the Birds game there on Nov 4 and while it's not a "sports bar," there were lots..."

Cecilia Loos

"Great food. I felt like it was traditional Mexican, but they really mixed in some modern taste and blends. The Margaritas were great. We did blood..."

Jim Custer

"Absolutely delicious. Lots of guacamole and taco choices for different appetites. Despite it seeming like there was only one server for the..."

Kayla M

"Always delicious. Also different from any other restaurant that serves Mexican dishes. The tacos will blow your mind. Go for the Tuna if your craving..."

mi777ke777

"Really great food and service. We ordered the carnitas burrito and the short rib burrito bowl, and loved them!! The nachos were just okay…they..."

Imani Porter

"The food was delicious, the service offered by the girl was great in general everything was..."

Joseeajrc 2

"It's pretty good! The food was delicious (except the tuna appetizer was way too salty), the atmosphere was loud and cramped but good people..."

Dawn Dulebohn

"Nice restaurant and staff. Unimportant detail: The waiter didn’t write anything down but remembered everything, drinks and food for 4 people. I had..."

Joeri Boersen

Vista Peru

85/100 (1191 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Authentic food and warm hospitality! You cannot go wrong with a pisco sour, and if you aren’t into meat they have enough ceviche to cover the..."

Yvette Areli Patiño

"I really don't know how to start. Well, first of all I was insecure about coming to eat here today, Google gave me two alternatives to choice and I'm..."

Grecia Alexandra

"Went with my wife and we had an authentic Peruvian meal. The Pisco sours were made perfectly and the infusion of extra flavors really added to it...."

William Pillsbury

"Great atmosphere. Great food. Great cocktails. Try the Chilcano for a slightly gingery spicy but refreshing mixed drink made with Pisco and lemon..."

Steven Dreibelbis

"I took my wife who is from Peru. I have been there multiple times. Food here was very good. She got ceviche. I got jalea. The Aji was some of the..."

Chris Groody

"Friendly place with good food and amazing cocktails. Have been there several times and it's always a good..."

Jean Merritt

"Varied and interesting menu, the food was delicious. Very good service; the servers seem to really care that you enjoy their..."

David Picker

"Wonderful place to come for dinner. The atmosphere was very nice, the food and the service were..."

Lilia Garcia Tantalean

"Delicious food, great staff, and lovely ambience. The pisco goes down..."

Billy Wang

"Some of the most authentic delicious Peruvian ceviche I've had anywhere! Pisco spot on. A must try if in..."

Danielle Piesowocki

"Food was awesome, pisco sour pretty good but a liitle bit weak for a peruvian customer, service was amazing. Server Mala ..."

Martino Rujel

"WOW if I could give you guys more than 5 STARS I would give you so many more. First time at this Amazing Peruvian Restaurant and I’m so happy that..."

Jolie Aleeyah

"The food was great and the service was phenomenal! Great atmosphere! Pisco sour was amazing! Lomo saltado delicious and my favorite papa ala..."

Priscilla Morales

"limited vegetarian (non-seafood) options, but the quinoa and papa a la huancaina were delicious, which as a Peruvian is hard to find in the states...."

Diana Olivos-Stewart

"The food was delicious and definitely real Peruvian taste. I can’t wait to go back for more..."

Ivan Vila

"Great Place for an excellent Pisco Sour! Love this..."

Tefy Martinez

"Delicious Peruvian food! Really cozy lottle spot right in the town of Philly. They are a little small so call ahead if you plan to try to go for..."

Lauren Maldonado

"SOOOO GOOD iv always wanted to try peruvian cuisine and this did not disappoint! they gave us corn at the beginning which was lowkey addicting. i..."

laiba

"Excellent food, top shelf service. I asked for something extra, and I got exactly what I wanted! So did my..."

Jose “Tony” Gonzalez

"We just happened into this place while walking (and hungry!). Absolutely loved it. The restaurant is beautiful and the food was amazing. We had..."

Peg Cox

"We went on a Thursday evening. The place was not crowded. Great seafood options and very nice atmosphere inside. The servers were very friendly and..."

saibal singh

"We're happy we finally made it out to Vista Peru. It has been on our list for some time now. We started with the lobster ceviche and mushroom causa...."

Melissa Current

"This is a hidden gem in old city. We came here for the Super Bowl and they truly went above and beyond with service! We did not have reservations,..."

Becky Clark

"Went for the first time today, a Monday, at 5:30 p.m. everything was delicious! We had Yuca Frita con salsa a la Huancaina, Lomo Saltado, and the..."

Shannon Stout

"The four of us shared all of our appetizers and mains. Everything was delicious. Cozy restaurant and excellent, friendly service. The menu is..."

Cory Moy

"Excellent food and attentive service in a beautiful environment. Wonderful, extensive and varied selection of food centered around Peruvian cuisine,..."

Brett Holt

"A place that transports you to an incredible place. And if you want to elevate the experience you have to try Andres' cocktails. An incredible..."

Carolina Ochoa

"Had the best time at Vista Peru. Started off with a Passionfruit Infused Pisco Sour, which I was pleasantly surprised with! Then I had the Lomo..."

Topher Moore

"We ordered Causa Acevichada, Arroz chaufa de lomo a lo pobre, chicha morada and Inka kola. Everything was very delicious. I recommended..."

Joselin Maza Ramos

"Amazing food. This Peruvian restaurant is great. Food (especially fish) is great and portions are very large. Nice the fried fish, paella and..."

Fabrizio Ferracin

"The food and service was good. I loved..."

Mahban

"The ambiance is great. We went on a Sunday and it started to pick up and get busy. I haven't seen a Peruvian restaurant in Philly, so this was nice...."

Tunhi Ngo

"There are more than enough choices on the menu to satisfy even the most picky eaters. The food is authentic even though I would have loved more rice..."

Celestine Sin

"It was my first time of being in a Peruvian restaurant. I really appreciate the manner and service at which things were organized, especially when i..."

Cynthia Benedict

Pura Vida

"Best impromptu lunch pick ever. The food was so good I was mad I didn’t have anymore. We tore that food up lol. I’m just mad we couldn’t split..."

Brittani Johnson

"Great spot with excellent food and service. Just wish they had more flexible hours since they are not open late and close for an hour in the late..."

Abel Rodriguez

"shrimp tacos, chicken tacos and fresh chips and..."

Toni Ferrell

"I like the atmosphere and the food here is really good. The owner of this place is a good guy as well. I'm always looking for a way to save..."

King Tay (KingTay215)

"Great food, quick, average..."

Rojyar Ghavami

"Ginger chicken soup was delicious with a lime and cilantro broth, full of meat and real chunk vegetables and cheese. $13 for an enormous plate of..."

Douglas Engle

"While not quite pan-latin (as mentioned in the description...wrong menu on here as of 12/27/18), it's certainly more than a typical Mexican..."

Pete Haas

"Joined friends for dinner here. Multitude of dishes had, all were on par. Service was solid. Prices reasonable, and it's BYO which makes for an..."

Eric Eschborn

"The food was quite flavorful and my server was very friendly. The owner and/or manager however was rude, abruptly informing us we stayed past..."

J Jones

"Roast Pork Platter with Rice, beans & Salsa was fantastic! Pork was tasty, tender and crunchy. The owner very friendly and attentive. BYOB!! I’m..."

Maria Rios

"Great atmosphere: cozy and hip. Friendly staff. Very good food, though we didn't care for the salsa. Cold water in the restroom sink. Cash..."

Jay Treat

"When we come down town for choir practice, we're looking for a good place for a quick meal. This byob is a great quick latin meal. The chef is..."

William King

"I'm from the west, where it's easy to find good Mexican food. I've been to 8 or 9 places in Philly and have not been impressed, until now. I highly..."

RayMan Philly

"Most underrated spot in all of Philadelphia. Phenomenal food, atmosphere and people. Highly encourage anyone and everyone to check it out. The take..."

Sam Levin

"Almost all dishes are offered with a veggie option and a vegetarian chorizo fill option, which I appreciate. Cute little place. Service was very..."

Kat H.

"Had a great time eating here. The service is prompt and welcoming. Modestly priced, this place is well worth a..."

Luke Howard

"Guatamalan cuisine at its best. The owner loves VW's as well. Can't go wrong with shrimp ceviche or any of the..."

Ben Menk

Sazon

"Visited this place after my wife found it looking for gluten free options in Philly. It did not disappoint. Everything on the menu is amazing. ..."

Ed Mattingly

"This is a small family owned restaurant. The arepas were really good. The menu has many options to accommodate all sorts of food allergies. I was..."

Melissa Prenevost

"Food is Delicious! Service was friendly and fast. Great variety on the menu, looking forward to returning soon to try more dishes. Parking wasn't..."

Michele Osborne

"wide variety of hot chocolate and chocolates good arepas and chicken soup with large pieces of chicken manager describes food well and can answer any..."

lily

"Very authentic Venezuelan restaurant in philly. Their tequenos, which are like mozzarella sticks, are the best thing ever. The staff is very friendly..."

Majed Buresly

"Food is fantastic, 100% gluten free, vegan options, and the best chocolate in town. Hands..."

Kerri Foxhill

"I had the pleasure of stumbling upon Sazon and I am going to be leaving satisfied and wishing I could bring Sazon home with me. Pictured: Arepa, La..."

Rei Miller

"The arepas (corn patties) are more filling than I thought! My friend got the Reina Pepiada and I got the Mechado. So tender and juicy, I like that it..."

Judy Chen

"The hot chocolate is out of this world, and the omelettes are so fluffy it will blow your mind (the ham and cheese omelette is not *just* a ham and..."

Malarie Perelshteyn

"Excellent food, very fresh! Charming staff. Moderate pricing. Comfortable atmosphere. Best of all there is chocolate..."

Caidan Murray

Usaquen

"Loved my Colombian hot chocolate with cheese. Prices are very affordable, staff is very friendly, and great food..."

Ariana Castaneda

"Ridiculously delicious and authentic Colombian food, fresh ingredients. I don't hesitate when I say this is one of the best restaurants I have ever..."

Justin Angle

"I always feel like home every time I come to Usaquén! The staff is really friendly and attentive, the ambience & music are really cool, and the food..."

Nicolas Bec

"The food here is AMAZING. The coffee is rich and bold and I love the decor, design and feel of the place. This will definitely become our new brunch..."

Karine Deschamps

"Love it! As a Colombian living in DC I was dying to try this place out and I was not disappointed, it’s a great place for brunch. The food is..."

tattycharris

"Wow! Can't go wrong here. The food is amazing! Great quality with delicious flavors. Definitely a twist of Colombian food. I always leave here..."

Bessie Diaz

"A good first experience on during the first week of opening! There was 4 options for brunch, columbian coffee/latte. Note there was no ice maker..."

Scott Pawlowski

"Awesome authentic Colombian food with a Twist. I loved the sweet plantain pancakes and the sancocho and especially the shakshuka. It was the best..."

Kevin Rodricks

"Best Latin food and service in the city. They have pure Authentic Colombian fare and also some fusion dishes. I can't wait to go..."

Daniel Zambrano

"Absolutely amazing coffee and food. Such friendly staff and comfortable atmosphere. I will definitely return to introduce this hidden gem to..."

Michael Lichty

"Delicious colombian food in Philadelphia. I recomend the "pan de bonos" with hot chocolate. Amazing..."

Alejandra Rubiano

"Great experience. Wonderful eggs benedict with an arepa as a base and pulled pork on..."

Jeremy

"The food was amazing. Arepa was so good and chorizo. Will definitely bs back for..."

M. Z

"This place is amazing ! Wonderful breakfast choices in a beautiful setting. Go just for the..."

stephanie fleming

"Delicious food, very friendly staff and owners! Our “go to” for..."

Diana Olivos-Stewart

"Best damn breakfast burrito I've ever had, and I don't care who knows..."

Eric Kurtz

Chalaco's Ceviche And Pisco Bar

"My overall experience was great. The staff was very attentive and helpful in making suggestions. The white fish ceviche was crazy!!! It was like..."

Rickie Taylor

"I cannot say enough great things about Chaloco's Ceviche bar. They are serving up a delicous menu of traditional Peruvian food with the help of Chef..."

Lauren & Eric

"The food is good. Waiter was nice and attentive. Prices are reasonable. Ate at the bar, quick service. Would..."

Nette Frye

"The food was cooked to perfection. The steak was exactly as I ordered and juicy as ever. I would definitely recommend. They have lovely outdoor..."

Katelyn Pellicot

"Went for lunch with a friend. The service was friendly and attentive and the food was superb. The Nineteen Crimes wine was delicious and the..."

Gerri Walker

"I was a little unsure about trying this place based on previous reviews, but I'm glad I did. Peruvian food is my absolute favorite and I'm pretty..."

Susan Mendez

"The entire experience at this restaurant was wonderful. The food was delicious. I had the "ceviche mixto" and I was very surprised by the enormous..."

Leah Lauzier

"Amazing happy hour! $6 huge Mojitos & Margaritas. We ordered one of each appetizers....delicious! Tacos steak/Chicken were well marinated & tasty...."

Maria Rios

"Really happy to see this place in the neighborhood. It has a unique menu and everything we got tasted great. Was tempted to put them at 3 or 4 stars..."

Greg Myer

"The food was ok but the fact that they carry Peruvian drinks is a big plus. The service needs some polishing. It was not a busy night tonight and..."

Edwin M.

"Having spent some time in Lima and a big fan of Ceviche, my daughter and I wandered in last Saturday. The owner greeted us and queried whether we had..."

Skinner O.

"I went there just two days after coming from Perú(April 20 or 21, 2018). I wasn't planning on eating Peruvian but everyone else wanted to so here's..."

ED Supay

"Went to Chalaco's last week while in Philly for a couple days and my buddy really wanted to find a place with some good Ceviche'. We found this..."

Troy Gibbs

"Absolutely delicious, great ceviche selection, the octopus was cooked perfectly - tender and tasty. Had 2 drinks off of their cocktail menu, both..."

Scott Geba

"Came here looking for the best ceviche and by far was absolutely exceptional. Good drinks, everything served has it's own unique taste. Friendly..."

Darius Jones

"You must eat here! Not only is the service great, as others have stated, but everything is delicious!!! Our table ordered the classico ceviche and..."

Sarahanne Beegle

Jezabel's

Non-smoking restaurants

"Stopped by on a whim for a little snack. The food was all delicious, the space was incredibly clean and pleasant to look at. I loved the open style..."

Steph Williams

"My husband and I really loved this establishment. He often misses tastes of his South American roots now that he lives her and everything he said..."

Kate V

"The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. The food (in my opinion) was a bit pricey. I do like Argentinian empanadas and have bought many in New..."

Javier Robles

"Wow! I almost don’t know where to begin. Besides the food, the best part of my experience was getting to chat it up with the cafe owner, Jezabel. I..."

Angelique Hilton

"I went for a late lunch and got the Argentinian special which was 2 empanadas and a salad for $12.XX. The salad was quite interesting, as it was..."

C S

"Great place to grab a quick bite or to stay to study or catch up with a friend. They sell empanadas and salad and other yummy food. There chicken..."

Alyssa Ramos

"Went here for brunch and it was excellent. Really love the open kitchen concept. It was cool seeing your food being made and eating empanadas fresh..."

Amanda Schumaker

"Very cute and hospitable cafe! It is quite small and there is usually a line but their food is delicious!! We ate in and the staff were very friendly..."

Leanne M

"They have excellent pastries and baked goods. Their empanadas and tortas are pretty good too. Today I went and got the lunch special which has 2..."

Pia von Barby

"A lovely little Argentinian cafe serving handmade empanadas and nice coffee drinks. Outside seating is..."

Adam Uchimoto

"Jezabel's is simply one of my favorite places in Philly. Empanadas might sound like a humble basis for a cafe, but only if you've never had the..."

Bryan Suchenski

"We had Jezabel's cater late night snacks for our wedding in Philadelphia, and it was truly a highlight for guests. Everything was..."

Olivia Guerrasio

The Ranchito

81/100 (1377 ratings)

Bodega Bar & Kitchen

Brasil's Nightclub

"Hands down best club for Latin dancing in the Philly area. Whether you are new to the Latin Dance Community or dance regularly, this is the place to..."

Lisa Della Polla

"Such an amazing place to dance with great vibes! Incredible instructors! Definitely worth the..."

Luz Garcia

"Private lesson, never salsa danced before, Michael was an awesome instructor I can’t wait to do it again! So much..."

Maria Gornik Lord

"Awesome place! The lesson is always interesting and different! The best thing is that people are there to dance not to pick you up or feel you up...."

Vanessa Zambrano

"On any given Wednesday you can bet if you stop by Brasil's Nightclub you won't be disappointed. From the Salsa or Bachata Lesson that is given by top..."

Jackie Kappel

"Love love love! Love the music! Love the dancing! Love the drink prices. This place knows what they're doing as far as night clubs go! And it was..."

Katie Beth Brown

"The best night club in the city for dancing I loved it...."

Ashley Ceccarelli

"Last night was my first time at Brasil's....it was great! The lessons were so fun, then dancing all night practicing the steps was even better!!..."

Gina Abraham-Giallella

"Small, but so much fun! Love the lessons and the..."

Deonna Thompson

"Great fun awesome friendly inviorment. Mike is great..."

Salvatore Brasile

"Very fun experience and will be going again with friends! Loved the salsa and bachata lessons on Friday! It's something fun to do to meet people and..."

Jessica Hoag

"Great place to dance salsa and bachata. Very friendly regulars. Everyone is there to practice and people are very patient with each other when..."

Christina

"The salsa lessons were amazing! (And free) People happily danced well after the lessons and it was an amazing chance to just get out in Philly..."

Pam Stevens

"Update: As of August 2023, things have overall improved at Brasil's. I noticed the shift in January of this year and there has consistently been a..."

Jay Bledsoe

"Great atmosphere and enough space for dance with a good selection of..."

Evelisse

"Great place to go salsa dancing in the city! Free dance lesson every first Thursday of the month. Great instructors and..."

Marisol Dennis

"Great spot for dancing salsa on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Some nights include beginner lessons that are set up so you don't need a partner...."

Rebecca Rendell

"Super fun for dancing, and the staff and service is amazing! Came for the salsa dancing and was not disappointed! I feel like a pro now. Also had a..."

The Mickey Group

"I started dancing at Brasil's a year ago and haven't stopped since. The instructors and lessons are phenomenal, the bartenders are loads of fun, and..."

Michael Paige

"Great place to dance. Beers are about in line with what one would expect to pay. Saturday night there will be a $10 cover to be prepared going into..."

sjucrewguy

"A bit on the smaller side for a club, but definitely one of the best salsa clubs in philly. They offer free salsa classes a few times a week. It's a..."

Sharif Aly

"Celebrated my birthday here last night and it was a GREAT time! Good music and the place is bi level. Amanda was a HUGE help over the phone setting..."

Brianna Serwein

"The best burgers in the area. Friendly staff, nice beach like atmosphere across the street from the Akumal Beach (the beach where you can see the..."

Rocky Mountineer

"Brasils is one of the best club to salsa. I also like the fact how they provide free 1 hour free salsa lesson and drink specials. I meet a lot of..."

Bianca Negron

"Went to the salsa dance instruction class Wednesday night and had a great time! The instructor was good at directly both men and women and made it..."

Rachel W

"Very nice place to learn how to dance. I have been going for about a year now, met the love of my life, and am glad they still here after covid. Get..."

Tri Bet

Picanha Brazilian Steakhouse - Center City

80/100 (1650 ratings)

Picanha Brazilian Steakhouse

79/100 (2198 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Today was the first time I eat here, and I really love all I ate, the seasoning , the order it was place, except I would had place the fruits and..."

Hilda Mercado Gonzalez

"I hesitate to give too good of a review, but Picanha is our favorite and "go to" restaurant and I hate to let the news out! But when we just don't..."

Bert Graul

"We love the place. My son said its probably like eating in a place in Brazil....a local place the meats are cooked perfectly service top notch. You..."

Fran Osinski

"Just like a typical Brazilian place. They have a self service, per pound option or an all you can eat option. Food is excellent and 100% authentic...."

Stephen Groot

"Food was amazingly delicious. Great and friendly staff. Highly recommend this place who wants to eat a well great season..."

Juan J. Arévalo

"I just loved it so much, great fresh food, very fresh smell, great sauces, great native Brazilian vegetables and fruits, great flavors: spicy and..."

Dmitry Leiderman

"We were going to take our son to Fogo de Choe for his birthday but we found the price to be too expensive. After some research we found Picanha and..."

Yvonne May Lutz Jesiolowski

"Nice environment joint with delicious food! There you can have a wonderful experience off Brazilian culinary and culture, highly..."

Rick E Suellen Lopes

"Great service, the server was nice, the waitress was nice the food was delicious plus byob. Didn't rush us to leave after we ate. Great price for the..."

Netta Etienne

"Great food, great service. Fun atmosphere. All the meats were cooked to perfection. They had home made flan and rice pudding I HAD to try......"

Pamela Erbe-Lu

"Ceny & erica were our waitresses . We've been there many times they are always extremely polite, knowledgable and very friendly. They had other..."

Alberto Hernández

"Feel free to check it out for yourself.This place is best for tones of yummy goodies especially the grilled beef and pork perfectly..."

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"The food is awsome... place is nice, customer service great..."

Jasmin Vazquez

"Excellent management, food was fast and good. Steak and sandwich’s were..."

Hannah Wheeler

"Amazing food here. Very fresh. The salad bar is bangin. The meat is cooked and sliced as you order. I will come to northeast Philadelphia more often..."

Mason Embaye

"For the money excellent. Meat was tender and well done as we ordered. Salad bar was good and everything tasty. Not as good as TexasdeBrazil, but..."

57tbird

"I call this poor man's Fogo De Chao/Chima. I call this poor man's Fogo de chao/Chima. If you've been to both & you tried Picanha Brazilian Grill..."

Ayeen

"Awesome. My wife and I LOVE this place, and we've introduced it to a lot of friends. We've both been to Brasil (I spelled it this way on purpose) and..."

Pizza The Hutt

"GOING BACK BUT BYOB. The wife and I went for Rodizio at Picanha for my birthday and were both very well pleased and exceedingly stuffed. We'd give it..."

Axle

"I can’t believe you don’t know this already, but I love me some brazilian food. Like LOVE LOVE LOVE it. It’s one of my absolute favorites. I..."

Foodzings

"Best place for Brazilian food in the Philly area! Not only the meat cuts are amazing but the buffet is to die for. Every time we go, the food is..."

Nábyla Feitosa

"Food selections and experience much better than the Fogo De Chao or..."

Chau Huynh

"So amazing !!! Awesome service!!!! Pretty servers!! And most of all every 5 mins someone is coming over with delicious 😋🤤 choice cuts of mouth..."

kyle key

"The place is a little confusing at 1st since they sit you down and everyone is moving really fast so if you need an explanation of how things work..."

Dario Castellanos

"Food can be amazing depending on day and time of the week. Because if you go 1 1/2 before closing options of food will be dry and over cook. Best..."

Jefferson Salazar

"We did catering with them for my Mom's 75th birthday... Food was excellent... service was good.... Please when you do orders with Picanha be very..."

Lisa OG

"Great place for the meat lover. All you can eat is the way to go. Quality. It's expensive, 95$ for two people with drinks, but it is worth it. Come..."

Hobo with a shotgun

"Surprised my beau with takeout tonight....I was so happy to get to this place again. We've missed it!!! Great meats and good sides/salad selection...."

Neika Rose

"Everything was soo good!! Definitely coming another time We sat outside and there were no napkins anywhere🥺 that can be improved..."

Tejung Gloria Li

"Very good Brazilian steak house, including a buffet of various Spanish dishes, with waiters who bring different types of meat around on a skewer and..."

Tim Orenbuch

"Love this place. I usually go for the pay per pound option. Very reasonably priced. Food is delicious. Their deserts are also banging.. definitely..."

kiryl marchuk

"First time stopping by Picanha in the Northeast and our host for the night was Pietra. She was very polite and often checking on us to see if we need..."

Nam Ng

Xochitl

"Their signature guacamole is excellent! The strawberries and pineapples were a delightful addition to it. I had the chicken tacos and my best friend..."

Meaghan Fitz

"Kevin C Smith DC recommends Xochitl. 1 min · What a Happy Accident we had when we stumbled upon this hidden Gem of a Mexican Restaurant! Walking..."

Kevin C Smith DC

"Guac was amazing, blood orange margaritas were amazing, and our tacos were so fun that we had to eat them with a fork! Would definitely come back!!..."

Laur Malampy

"The bartender is amazing, he was basically running the bar, hosting and serving all by himself! He's the real MVP...."

Megan Catherine

"The best authentic Mexican food I ever had. Great food wonderful service wonderful..."

Steven Leontaras

"Awesome all around...great margaritas and guacamole..incredible bar..."

Michele Matyskiela Little

"Amazon Margs, Food and Service! Great choice for a girls..."

Meg Power

"Real nice place....staff was awesome and drinks were..."

Dwayne Blackwell Sr.

"First time there and everything was fantastic. I wish I could have tried everything on the..."

Holly Baseski Shackman

"Great service and excellent food. The atmosphere is also something my wife and I truly..."

Angel Sant

"Real Mexican food. People choice guacamole sounded odd but so good. Drinks we got margaritas perfectly mixed. I had tacos and my husband had the..."

Ciarra Golden

"the cook on the shrimp was amazing. whoever was on grill was superb. loved the tres leches cake dense yet flavorful and not too sweet. i had gone for..."

lily

"I visited on my Birthday and I did enjoy the food along with the service. I recommend the guacamole to start, taste so fresh and is made to order...."

LaLa Dolce

"Simply put, EVERYTHING on the menu is made FRESH! Hands down best tacos in Philly 👐🌮🔔(and I have had many, many tacos from all over the..."

Ev Reheard

"Absolutely excellent gourmet mexican food restaurant! The service was wonderful and we got to eatoutside right on the street ! The entire experience..."

Maddie

"Went on a Sunday night so it was quiet and not too busy. I had the spicy brisket tacos and yucca fries (the fries were spicier than the tacos) and..."

Steven Santiago

"Great vegetable tacos, as well as the Blood Orange Margarita. Best thing is the customizable guacamole..."

Peter Salem

"Perfect place in Philly for Mexican food and drinks. The Guacamole and Fish/Shrimp tacos are amazing. We love the surprise Tequila and Mezcal drinks..."

Ron Ornowski

"If you want the freshest Hispanic food in the city come here without a doubt...classic margarita all day every day!!! With top notch Service!!! Great..."

Shaylee Strong

"Birria tacos were some of the best I’ve ever..."

Jordan Glick

"We made reservations for the wrong day at another restaurant (womp womp) so we walked around and stumbled upon this amazing spot! We had the crispy..."

Franyi Brenes

"The food was good, the drinks had entirely too much icing them especially for the price. Guacamole is fantastic and came out quick. I think they..."

star wars

"Amazing food and we had an exceptionally friendly server helped us. Portions were big and unbelievably delicious. Went there on a spur of the moment..."

Nick Golden

"Had an incredible time! The whole staff was great and very helpful. The drinks were fantastic and the food was phenomenal. Ian was one of our servers..."

Kaspian Henderson

"We came for the first time for a casual light supper and we’re quite pleased! We sat outdoor on a beautiful night. The meal started with margs that..."

JoAnna Pahides Stump

"Excellent margaritas (not watered down, not to sweet), great service, very nice ambiance, delicious guacamole that you can customize made fresh all..."

adrien courdavault

Casa Brazil

77/100 (1872 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I've been going for years. That means many decor changes as well. As usual, their cold food is never bottom of the container scrapings, always fresh..."

Carmen Torres

"The ribs were delicious. The yellow rice and beans were seasoned to perfection. After a busy day moving furniture we all ate a hearty..."

Diane E Phillips

"I cant say this enough about this place. It’s the best. Come hungry because the food is delicious. The all you can eat buffet was $35 for adults..."

Rosa Amelia Valdez

"Great place and good taste! One point to upgrade is to pay attention at..."

Celida M. Rodriguez-Matos

"bro i love the desserts here and this is the main place i get them. Ive never tried the cheesecake from here so i decided to try it out but it wasnt..."

Ange N

"I loved the atmosphere of the restaurant. The food was great and very flavorful, but my strawberry drink had something sharp in it that got stuck in..."

Zamiq Shelton

"What a delight. I'll start by saying that for the price, some of the best Brazilian steakhouse style food I've had. Even many more expensive places..."

Stephen Barton

"The service here was amazing. I spoke with renata about helping with my boyfriends bday and she made it special! We got the rodizio and the meats..."

Ang Green

"Remodel looks nice. All of the food was good and seasoned well. Desserts just finished the deal. Recommend trying one of the slushy drinks, they are..."

Ray d

"Listen to me when I say I was thrilled to have my function at the Pines Rehabilitation and Health Care center! for our employees Thankful Thursday..."

Rob

"Best Brazilian food in Philly!! Taste just like home, love..."

Rafaela Costa

"the best meet and potato salad I had :) I love there meat, and also there large varaiety of side dishes and sallads in the buffet trays. For what..."

Danielle Mohar

"Food was good, no lamb though. I may go back price was..."

Chris Ascher

"I love this place, I come here with my family always satisfied with service and food! I..."

Fernando sampaio

"The food was great they just need to add a smile to their..."

Tammy Robinson

El Balconcito Ii

73/100 (1856 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"Service was great and food was delicious, only thing is rice had almost no..."

Mariah Figueroa

"Found this place via family member. When I walked with my family all staff was friendly. They sit us down and served us pretty fast. I got the..."

Celeste Felix

"Food is great, one of the best purposes salads I ever..."

Ceez 215

"Nice small business, I have to be honest the food overall was a 5.9 but I think it was mostly because they didn't speak English and I just had to..."

Rasheed Bennett

"Make sure you get the appetizer el chorizo it was delicious and it came out right away. Very impressive on any dates. La ensalade de pulpo y..."

Jasmine Alicea

"I really enjoy the food at El Balconcito II. There's plenty variety for everyone. The flan for dessert is usually a go to. The shrimp ceviche and the..."

Lancol Mercado

"This restaurant is located on Castor Avenue between Cottman Avenue and Bleigh Street next to the Beer Distributor. I recommend this place for someone..."

Ken Bobst

"We enjoyed the food, the atmosphere was nice. The waiter was very polite and attentive. I just didn't like the way there was flies bothering..."

Jessica Arroyo

"Another spectacular night in the company of a friend and with Walter, the owner of Malbec... he delighted us with some spectacular empanadas and..."

alejandro cepeda

"The food was amazing. The customer service was even better. I loved how he made sure everything was ok for us. Cant wait to go back and try something..."

Mary Cotto

"Everything was on point . I thought prices were reasonable. Big portions we did not leave hungry. Home cooked..."

Diane Torres

"The food was exquisite and quite flavorful. There were many options so there is something for everyone. Our waiter, Jalil, was excellent and answered..."

Mazen Abou Harb

"The food here is freshly cooked to your liking. The space is nice and welcoming. Eating seafood here is a must,..."

Ileana Lopez

"Nice service Very good food Excelent prices Great restaurant I love breaded shrimps so good..."

Gustavo Reyes

El Balconcito

73/100 (1270 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

Parking Available

Street Parking

Free off-street parking

"We went a couple weeks ago. The service was very friendly but slow. The restaurant was very unassuming. Looked like it was an old take out pizza..."

Eric P

"I love this restaurant, all the waitress are very friendly , even the chef's, they make you feel like a..."

Maria Esteban

"Good place for peruvian food. Music is loud at night, so it's not really good for conversations. Food was tasty and service was good too. I recommend..."

Daniel G

"Small, quaint, nice spot with a great and knowledgeable staff. The food is extraordinary and made with a lot of care, especially off the Peruvian..."

Victor Rodriguez

"Was great!! Their service is awesome and the food was great in a timely manner.. Great choice for the whole..."

J Enrique Rivera Adams

"Excellent food Is good place to come Which the family They A staff Are excellent good service and good..."

Sergio Zamora

"The food and service were great ! I will return back..."

Doris Vazquez

"Celebrated Michelle's Birthday. Good food great..."

Nicole “Nikki” Cobb

"Many times have I driven pass this establishment and this one time I decided to patronize this business. When you enter from the main entrance there..."

Denise Childrey

"Get the red snapper you WILL NOT be..."

Derrik Thompson

"Put it this way u gonna keep going back because u what to try everything on the menu that..."

Elevert Smith

"I'm very disappointed because you don't have a location near ATLANTIC CITY NJ. Other than that, everything is great. This is my 3rd time visiting the..."

Maxymax MP

"Very good. I got there at the perfect time. And it wasn't busy. But soon after it filled up quick. Limited..."

Ray Aviles

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