Alta Cocina Restaurant — Restaurant in Philadelphia

One of my favorite restaurants in Philadelphia is Alta Cocina, run by Chef Jose Luis. They have two locations with the same name: Alta Cocina 1, which is the one my boyfriend and I always go to, and Alta Cocina 2.

I had bariatric surgery two years ago, so eating certain foods can be hard on my stomach. During my visit, I ordered the Mofongo with Garlic Shrimp and Chicharrón, and it was delicious! The mofongo was soft, and the chicharrón was chopped into very small pieces, allowing me to taste it in every bite. The shrimp were cooked to perfection.

I’m not sure how Chef Jose Luis managed it, but I ordered my food at 1:00 PM, and by 7:00 PM, after saving the leftovers, the mofongo was still nice and soft when I finished it. You should definitely check out...

I ordered a surprise bag from Alta Cocina through the Too Good To Go app and arrived about 10 minutes early. The staff was accommodating and quickly put together a to-go platter for me, which I appreciated. I received two pieces of chicken with rice and beans.

The food was flavorful and well-seasoned, but I do wish the container had been filled a bit more to match the portion expectations. Overall, it was a tasty meal and a...

I placed my order through Too Good To Go as the reviews were good and the food looked amazing. The food was definitely well worth the stop and enjoyed every bite of what I picked up. Their menu rotates every day of the week, so there's plenty of variety, and the staff were very kind. While it's a bit of a trek from where I live, I'll definitely have to stop by and sit down for food sometime in the...