El Chingon Fishtown — Restaurant in Philadelphia

I feel like im about to take a dump on this place so bare with me.

First off, getting these kinds of tacos around here is rare and wish there was more competition but it is what it is and appreciate that they are here.

Ive tried about 4 different tacos. The chicken tacos and the arabes didn’t have either an authentic taste for me or flavorful and having a mexican (Monterrey) background didnt help appreciate the lack of flavor. The gringa is not bad, arrachera tatemada tacos are their best on the menu.

However, I cant justify $20 for 3 tacos. Nope.

The margaritas and the palomas at $12 is cool but that it is hit and miss on authentic flavor. Its disappointing.

The side area is probably the best place to hang out with because of the fans and tv screen.

Is this place worth a visit? Depends. If I need a quick taco fix then yes if I stick to what I know. Are the prices justified? Nah. $17 more like it and thats only because of the location. Back in Texas tacos are much more authentic and lower priced so hard to say whats most acceptable here. My guess is $17 is more like it.

The staff isn’t personable so no relevancy...

First time I’ve been here food was decent but priced too high . I had the mushroom taco it was very tasty, 3 tacos for $20, I would expect something different level, I understand the ingredients and the preparation it takes and it was tasty I just thought this should be pumped up with some nice garnish a small salad with thin, sliced radishes is what I’ve seen a lot of lately in most places that serve vegan tacos, maybe even another taco most places that we have been to average around $13-$16 for three vegan tacos. They always have garnish and a few sauces on the side The guacamole was very tasty with fresh made tortilla chips, so for one fruit drink, guacamole and chips and three tacos $50 which included tip of seven dollars. I will be curious to what other people think. Note this is a really neat place. it is colorful has nice picnic table style seating good music. I just think that it’s out of reach price wise for some folks. when i do food reviews for me value is just as important as taste so while the food was good, it...

I was super excited to try this place as it looks delicious and has a great reputation. We went on a Saturday night and sat in the bar area which was really cool and so neatly tucked away just off Frankford. The service was fast and courteous. The birria tacos for $20 dollars felt a bit pricey for what I got and the tacos were slightly above mid but nothing I am racing back for, same was true for the chicken tacos we ordered for $18. The $12 margarita was poured in a 6oz plastic cup and felt like a complete rip off considering it was mostly ice. They did have some fun and fancy toothpicks in the margaritas. In closing, to spend $80 for 2 sets of 3 tacos and 2 margaritas was a little disappointing to say the least. Not sure I’m going to be recommending this place...