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

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Mission Taqueria
86/100 (1566 ratings)
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Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Mexican
Mexican
Latin
Latin
Central American
Central American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Tapas
Tacos
Nachos
Ceviche
Fish
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Mexican
Central American
Latin
Seating
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Dinner
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Mid-range
"Tara the manager was an absolute smoke show and so kind to us. We enjoyed playing shuffleboard, drinking margaritas. The drinks and food at this..."
jamie foster
"I recently visited your restaurant and wanted to share my feedback with you. While I had high expectations based on the reviews, I left feeling quite..."
Ariana Fasci
"We came here for electic vibes and really good tacos. This is popular happy hour spot so it does tend to get busy. The vibes are great. The service..."
Artemis Rafti
"Absolutely go here. I truly cant say enough good things about this place. It's been on my list of places to try FOREVER and tonight I was hungry and..."
Monica Ramos
"I’ve only ever been here for lunch but it is such a great spot! So cute and the staff are always super friendly. Menu is pretty limited (the..."
Casey Messinger
"Lively restaurant with a great vibe! The staff was excellent. It was a packed house and we were initially told that it would be a 15 minute wait but..."
Isaiah Hyman
"We could not have picked a better spot to grab late night tacos! Not exaggerating when I say that our server was one of the best we’ve ever had...."
Peach Fuzz
"Amazing drinks, food, and service. I loved my experience here. My friend and I went on a Friday night. We didn’t have a reservation but put..."
Lexy McCauley
"Mission Taqueria in Philly is a must-visit! Its location is superb, though be wary of the many stairs if you're enjoying their drinks. The shining..."
Colt Roth
"The Cauliflower Al Pastor tacos were actually BETTER than the carnita or meat tacos! I’m not vegan so that was very surprising to me. Our server..."
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El Vez
85/100 (7470 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Latin
Latin
Southwestern
Gluten Free Options
Central American
Vegan Options
Mexican
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Fajitas
Nachos
Bass
Ceviche
Salad
Crab
Queso
Fish
Tapas
Pork
Fish Taco
Tacos
Shrimp
Burrito
Beef
Tortillas
Sit down
Mexican
Southwestern
Latin
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Reservations
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Takeout
Table Service
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Have been to El Vez many times. Food is always very good. Atmosphere / Decor / Vibe still very cool despite being same for 20 years now. Bathrooms /..."
Chas B
"My friend and I had a nice night here. I enjoyed the food but overall this place isn’t really anything special. For the price point I’d imagine..."
Avy Le
"El Vez offers a delightful fusion of flavors! We got Tacos Árabes which a standout, bursting with deliciousness. The grilled corn and melted..."
Sourav Das
"My friend had the red sangria and the chicken burrito. I had chicken tacos and Brussels sprouts. The inside is vibrant and has a great vibe, we sat..."
Shanna Larson
"Flamboyant and iconic, El Vez is a landmark dining and entertainment fixture of Philly's gayborhood. It also is an amazing Mexican restaurant and..."
Steve Malone
"The queso with chorizo, excellent. The five taco sampler - so good. Especially the pork and beef. Plantains with queso, I mean who doesn't love..."
Hannah Lorenzo
"If your in downtown center city near Rittenhouse square, or near Independence Hall and want to grab tacos in a decently sized place - here’s your..."
Ella G
"If you have some time to sit down for a good dinner with a fun vibe, this is the place! From the moment you walk in, the environment is high energy,..."
Christopher Villegas
"You seriously can never go wrong with El Vez, one of the best Mexican restaurants ANYWHERE. Service is on point, food is delicious and the drinks are..."
Doug
"Great center city spot. Flavors are always amazing. I’ve been several times and today, the taco sampler, was the best thing I’ve had there...."
Eric Liguori
Sancho Pistolas
85/100 (1222 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Spanish
Gastropub
Latin
Bar
South American
Pub
Central American
Gastropub
Spanish
Mexican
Latin
Bar
Pub
Dinner
Lunch
Tapas
Tacos
Tuna
Sit down
Spanish
Mexican
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
Latin
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"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
Alma De Cuba
84/100 (7221 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
International
Vegan Options
Latin
Cuban
International
Central American
Gluten Free Options
Spanish
Latin
Caribbean
Cuban
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Pork
Tacos
Lobster
Bass
Salad
Octopus
Crab
Chicken Wings
Scallops
Ceviche
Duck
Oyster
Paella
Tuna
Salmon
Tostones
Lechon
Cheesecake
Shrimp
Lamb
Tapas
Beef
Fish
Fish Taco
Sit down
Spanish
International
Latin
Caribbean
Cuban
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Private Dining
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Fine Dining
"I stopped by here to get something to eat before heading out to a party. It was my first time here and didn't know what to expect. But let me tell..."
Chantal Jack
"We had a lovely evening at Alma de Cuba. It was a Tuesday night and we started with happy hour. Drinks were strong for the $6 pricetag. We both..."
Matthew Davis
"Love this place- especially for happy hour! Their appetizers are delicious, filling, and super inexpensive during HH and their drinks are delicious!..."
Jacklin Altman
"Came here once for my birthday last year & the food was so good me & my boyfriend have been talking about it ever since. Very authentic cuban..."
Moon Child
"I really love the ambience of this place - it has a real old Cuban vibe. For my main I ordered the Vaca Frita, which was good and very filling. I..."
Chanel Brown-Legon (Chanel)
"Great food and great experience....we visited on center city Philadelphia restaurant week. they are offering 35$/person for 3 course meal ....."
Rahul Panchal
"Love this place for the atmosphere, comfortable sitting, and tasty cuisine. In addition, their happy hours are from 5 to 7 pm every weekday with..."
Dina Christensen
"Amazing food!! Like so very flavorful. We had the lechón and the vaca frita as well as flan. And man we were taken on a journey to heaven with the..."
Cassandra Hernandez
"Great service and ambiance. The appetizers were scrumptious. This restaurant is a bit pricey but worth it. Must try the suave mojito. Definitely..."
Barb
"Fantastic, hip restaurant. Definitely share some dishes so you can experience it all. I loved the cocktails... Especially the salerosa. The sample..."
Melissa Murphy
"Absolutely amazing meal. Great atmosphere and service. The ceviche sampler and smoked marlin tacos were..."
Renee Ethier
"My wife took me here for my birthday this year. The food and drinks were excellent and the staff was friendly and helpful. The only reason it didn't..."
Brett Skipper
"Thoroughly enjoyed ourselves: Excellent service, ambiance and attention to detail. We had the crab empanadas, Royal Palm Dates and Sea Scallops. For..."
Kevin Clous
"The food was delicious, and the service was great, but it is very dark in the restaurant. I saw a man using a cellphone flashlight while eating his..."
Sean Malone
"This was a wonderful birthday experience! They provided a customizable menu and cake options. The food was absolutely delicious. 2yrs later my..."
Jennifer O.
"Really great food, service and atmosphere! The drinks are good but small for the price. Highly recommend for a happy hour or dinner..."
Brent Christensen
"Awesome food and attentive staff. The restaurant is much larger than one would guess from the outside. Try the crispy..."
Ed Rigsbee
"The goat dish blew my mind. The shrimp ceviche was a delight. I nevet had tostones so flavorful in my life. I will definitely..."
Joycr Waites
"I was visiting Philly for the weekend and in talk with my concierge at Club Quarters, they recommend I get restaurant week at Alma de Cuba. THIS WAS..."
Anna Correa
Tierra Colombiana
82/100 (4458 ratings)
Restaurants
Cuban
Spanish
Central American
Latin
Caribbean
Cuban
Central American
Colombian
Spanish
Latin
Vegetarian Friendly
Caribbean
Colombian
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Paella
Tres Leches
Pork
Sit down
Spanish
Caribbean
Central American
Colombian
Latin
Cuban
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Late Night
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"The food was delicious and great service. Just a word about their "mofongo", it's really not made like the typical mofongo from Puerto Rico. It is..."
Meryland Cuevas
"Great food and nice environment service always good to enjoy with family or..."
Jose Aponte
"Always hot & delicious. Excellent service. Great atmosphere. I’ve been eating here at least a decade. I went by to see if they were open after the..."
Shawna H.
"I was in town for a keynote speaking engagement for one of my business partners. When he asked me what I wanted for dinner, I told him to take me to..."
Cullen Haskins
"We had an amazing time with friends from out of town. The food as always is full of flavor, portions are huge, staff is friendly and attentive. We..."
Sandra Panton
"I have always been a huge fan of this restaurant. The food quality and wonderful and consistent. I enjoy trying something new every time and they..."
Ime Holland
"Tierra Colombiana just never disappoints… it was my spot when I used to live in Philly. Came back to visit and decided to go after 8 years. Still..."
Stephanie Sanchez
"We had dinner there tonight for 6, the Food was perfect, the service was friendly and as precise as it gets. I have not been here in years but,..."
John Marcelline
"Not what I expected it was amazing. So many mixed cultures in this restaurant. Atmosphere is amazing food is exquisite and tasty. Very friendly and..."
Jose Rivera
"Ordered for take out arroz con grandules pernil and tostones. Food was absolutely delicious. Will definitely be..."
Joanna
"My co worker and just missed happy hour. So we sat down and got dinner real quick with drinks. The portions are huge. It was a lot of families in..."
Miss. Benton
"Yepppp this place is great and I will 100% be back! The food is flavorful and authentic, the atmosphere is inviting, and the staff are very friendly...."
Symone
"Nice place. To me the food looked better than it tasted. My meal was very dry, but the paella looked great. The drinks were..."
Eva Suriani
"This place rocks! Food was absolutely delicious. Wide variety of options and everything was perfect. My new favorite restaurant! Staff was super nice..."
Audrey Semel
"Good good and service. Our server Esperanza was very friendly. The garlic and butter chicken breast, moro rice and plantains were delicious..."
Liz C
"Authentic Latin food with full bar and modern atmosphere. Mixture of people come by. Most of the staff has some difficulty with English but nothing..."
E M (Liz)
"First time visiting this place and the second we walked in through the door, my mouth was drooling from the smell of everything. The staff were all..."
Azea Lopez
"Great food, atmosphere can be a little crowded but it doesn't take away from the experience. Servers are friendly & helpful with recommendations..."
Demi Anthony
Mixto
80/100 (3710 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Central American
Spanish
Spanish
Latin
Latin
Caribbean
Caribbean
Cuban
Gluten Free Options
Cuban
Central American
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Dinner
Late Night
Breakfast
Churrasco
Lamb chops
Lobster
Burrito
French Toast
Salad
Toasts
Crab
Scallops
Juice & Smoothies
Clams
Tilapia
Octopus
Calamari
Tres Leches
Chicken Wings
Risotto
Tostones
Ceviche
Mussels
Lechon
Cuban Sandwich
Calamares
Sandwiches
Lamb
Salmon
Bruschette
Shrimp
Fish
Paella
Juice & Smoothies
Beef
Pork
Sit down
Latin
Caribbean
Central American
Cuban
Spanish
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Brunch
Late Night
Dinner
Mid-range
"Decided to take a walk in Centery City and came upon this restaurant which was serving brunch. There were interesting paintings and artwork on the..."
Susan Beyer
"From the hostess, to the waitstaff, to the food, my experience at Mixto was phenomenal as always. I definitely recommend this restaurant if you’re..."
James Gadsen
"Everything was wonderful! I loved the out door seating, and the food was delicious! Beautiful plate presentation and the server was..."
Brittany Matos
"Great brunch menu for Easter Sunday. Very reasonably priced and delicious. Service was excellent and I enjoyed the atmosphere..."
Paul Wright
"This is our favorite restaurant in the city so of course, for Mother’s Day, my daughters and husband booked a reservation for brunch, just like we..."
Theresa Wiler
"Awesome food and great service! I have been coming here for years and they never..."
James Talvy
"Enjoyed the Mimosas and Argentina Steak dish. Very flavorful! Will visit again when I return to..."
Andrea Jones
"Mixto is always amazing. Great drinks. Great staff. Food is consistently amazing. What more can you ask for? This place is good for a romantic date..."
David Hokey-Robinson
"Our waiter was very entertaining and had us laughing. Food was good only complaint would be that we ordered the steak medium well and it was very..."
Melody Colon
"Mixto is a must visit in Philly! Latin cuisine, great portions, great flavor and excellent presentation! Service is very attentive. The atmosphere..."
Howard Tucker
"Street parking available or parking garage a few blocks away, not a bad walk at all. Made reservations but got there early and was greeted by..."
Aud
"Have been here several times for both dinner and brunch and the food is really good! My last visit was actually Father’s Day 2023 for brunch on a..."
Jessica Rivera
"Came here for sunday brunch, I would recommend making reservations it was pretty crowded. The food was really yummy and flavorful, we had the beef..."
cynthia m
"Loved this place, great food authentic Latin flavors, nice trendy decor, friendly service. With good drinks & an everyday brunch menu! Came to..."
Mrs. CB
"I love this place. I go about every other month. I always get ropa vieja. This time I got the mofongo and seafood paella too. Never disappointed...."
Ni D.
"amazing food, and Cris and Jose are the best bartenders in the..."
Jonathan Zimmerman
"I arrived Sunday for brunch and the food was extremely tasty! I had the Columbia breakfast and my sisters had the Cuban breakfast. They all tasted..."
Paola Eliacin
"My wife and I are visiting from Kansas City, MO. This place is around the corner from our hotel so we gave it a try. So glad that we did. We sat at..."
Clarence Gravitt
"This place is one of my favourite restaurants in the gayborhood. I like this place as they have great cocktails and these cocktails are strong..."
Mr Patella
"Great wait staff, great food. The steak in my Argentinian breakfast had a really great flavor. Their hot sauce was made in house and flavorful. There..."
Steve Aupperle
"I visited today for Fathers Day and had a wonderful experience! I highly recommend the mussels in white sauce. The sauce was absolutely creamy &..."
Christina Harris
"I used to go to this place all of the time years ago. I stopped going because it started to feel like it was losing its soul. Fast forward to 2022, I..."
LeVar “Lflat” Ferrell
"Had a fantastic evening! Restaurant location was ideal, wait staff was exceptional even with all of our questions. They handled our table of 6 with..."
Emily Selvey
"This is my second time dining here and mixto is an amazing establishment. Our server Chris gave us the most amazing service and the experience was..."
nashere perry