5. Pho 75
8.7
1122 Washington Ave (btwn 11th St & 12th St), Philadelphia, PA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Bella Vista - Southwark · 39 tips and reviews
Chris Richards: This has become our go-to spot for Pho in Philly, beating out Pho Cali partly because of the free parking lot, but also because of the delicious, delicious broth.
Philadelphia Magazine: Anthony Bourdain ate some pho for breakfast at Pho 75 to cure the hangover from his first night in Philadelphia while filming for The Layover.
Serious Eats: Sparse, efficient pho restaurant that defies the "fast, cheap or good, pick two" ethos. Excellent pho, but don't look for much else.
6. El Rey
8.6
2013 Chestnut St (at 20th St), Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · Center City West · 113 tips and reviews
Bullfrog & Baum: This is an awesome kitchsy Mexican Joint in Philly! Chef Dionico Jimenez makes the best short ribs in a sandwich-like torta.
Ankur Oberoi: Try the mint habanero sauce. It's not hot, it's light and cooling.
My Nguyen: For a Texan living in Philadelphia, this is a nice place to get back to Mexican. :)
Men's Health Mag: The gravy French fries taste even better with a local brew (try the Kenzinger), and they're delivered by girls with skirts so short they look like they're made with cocktail napkins.
Lakisha Maldonado: OMG! There Tai chicken wings, mac n cheese and fries with cheese and bacon... sssooo delicious! Very good food..
Paul Thorson: Join DJ DEEJAY, Brian Cassidy and Paul Thorson every Saturday Night playing Top 40 and all of your favorite throwbacks from 10pm - 2am! Cover charge applies.
9. Alma De Cuba
1623 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA
Cuban Restaurant · Center City West · 112 tips and reviews
Sarah Chambers: The skirt stake with rice and beans is AWESOME here. Look out for music on the almadecubarestaurant.com website if you visit. Read more.
Nancy Tran: There food is delicious! Try the ensalada de Tierra! Dressing is bangin!!
Philadelphia Magazine: The vibe was super-cool 10 years ago. Not so much today. But Alma is still the standby for groups who want one more drink at the end of the night. Inevitably, they end up having more than one more.
13. El Vez
8.9
121 S 13th St (at Sansom St), Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · Center City East · 300 tips and reviews
Janis Rink: Wonderful time, so lively and fun. Food and drinks and dessert were all great. Try the Blood Orange Margarita!
Visit Philly: A great place to stop for drinks, forget about the featured cocktail list — everybody drinks margaritas.
The Corcoran Group: Try the Taco Tasting Platter