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I've ordered and gotten food from here many times since I live up the block. This time, I decided to try the Pollo (Chicken) Buena Bowl since it's newer and I wanted something different than tacos. It also was my first time in there since COVID and, just like always, it is very clean, they had things set up to help navigate people through the restaurant and maintain social distancing, and didn't have to worry about standing around people eating at the restaurant since it primarily liked like outdoor seating only (no one was sitting in the restaurant when I was there). To the food - once I got home and tried it, I was presently surprised. I don't usually eat garbanzo beans but I liked how it tasted in this bowl. Just the mixture of fresh ingredients in the bowl with the chicken and the crema & chipotle mayo - it was good and very filling.
Nia DayeNia Daye
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My realtor turned me on to this place in 2022 and I’ve been going since. A few weeks ago. We ate here and ordered a few tacos and two margaritas. We got the food, but our drinks never came out. We were done eating and ready to go. The manager gave us the margaritas and refunded the cost of $17.00. He gave me a receipt showing a “void” for the drinks not a refund. Notice on the voids receipt ( picture below) It doesn’t state how the $17 was refunded. A refund receipt usually show the card name and the last four digits on the credit card being credited. I wasn’t given cash. I checked my American Express statement and the $17 was never refunded to my account. Makes me wonder if he gave me the void receipt and took the money in cash. Whatever happened it’s unfortunate, because I thought this was a cool spot. I don’t spend my money or use my CC at businesses with fraudulent employees. Be careful using your cards here. Especially, if they need to give you a refund. Keep your receipt until the refund clears and make sure you’re getting a refund receipt and not a void receipt. I didn’t notice I had a void receipt until the credit never showed up on my card statement and I went back to look at the receipt.
Tony BennetTony Bennet
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We were in the area on a rainy Sunday for brunch reservations down the street, but we gave up our table for a couple that walked in wanting to celebrate a birthday. Hungry and sleepy from the rain, we wandered down the street and found this place with no line. For fast-cas tacos these are peak "okay." They were very soupy with their toppings and despite eating them hot off the grilltop, each one split at the bottom and made a mess. Maybe it was user error? Though I can't imagine a way we could stop this if we walked from counter to table and began to attempt eating. The flavors were pretty good. The staff were heavy handed with the sauce and gave us plenty of the proteins au jus which were packed wwith flavor. I was worried it would taste too salty but these were not. Overall not a terrible meal and I bet it's convenient for the neighborhood to grab a quick bite, but I won't be going back when there are lots of options around the city for comparable (if not better) pricing.
Ping RegisPing Regis
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The best Mexican food I've ever had! It is preaty cheap, yet quality food. The service was so fast we got the first dish at an instant and than two more item came timely as well. The tables are clean, the room is spacey, personnel is nice to you and professional, and the music is soft enough that you can speak and hear each other well. Also the water was tasting clear and fresh, not like at some places they provide tap water that is muddy or smelly. Came there pretty randomly with a coupon our friend gave us, and both my husband and I are very impressed. P.S. and they gave us two spouns for the soup (cause we just ordered one but were together) without us asking, very thoughtfull !
Natalia RubtsovaNatalia Rubtsova
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One of my favorite spots . Food is so good & the drinks are strong. It place is so chill
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Nearby Attractions Of Buena Onda
JFK Plaza (Love Park)
The Franklin Institute
Philadelphia Museum of Art Steps
Philadelphia Museum of Art Steps
Pennsylvania Convention Center
The Mütter Museum at The College of Physicians of Philadelphia
Morgan & Morgan
Barnes Foundation
Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University

JFK Plaza (Love Park)
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The Franklin Institute
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Philadelphia Museum of Art Steps
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Philadelphia Museum of Art Steps
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1901 Callowhill St, Philadelphia, PA 19130
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(215) 302-3530
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buenaondatacos.com
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4.3
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Jose Garces serves tacos, quesadillas & margaritas at this taqueria inspired by the Baja Peninsula.
attractions: JFK Plaza (Love Park), The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia Museum of Art Steps, Philadelphia Museum of Art Steps, Pennsylvania Convention Center, The Mütter Museum at The College of Physicians of Philadelphia, Morgan & Morgan, Barnes Foundation, Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown, The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, restaurants: The Continental Mid-town, SOUTH Restaurant & Jazz Club, Sabrina's Cafe, Thanal Indian Tavern, Shay’s Steaks, Con Murphy's Irish Pub, City Tap House Logan Square, Urban Farmer Philadelphia, Zorba's Tavern, Victory Brewing Company Philadelphia

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