Alma Del Mar - Philadelphia

This little spot was recommended to us from our air bnb host and we decided to switch our Friday night dinner reservations to try it out and we were glad we did... read more This little spot was recommended to us from our air bnb host and we decided to switch our Friday night dinner reservations to try it out and we were glad we did! When we arrived they were giving a salsa lesson which was cool to see! The patio is open and airy and is dog friendly. The food was excellent- my husband got the seafood pasta, very fresh and a huge portion of shrimp and mussels… I got the chicken dish which was fantastic as well. For a starter we got the chips and guacamole which tasted super fresh as well. Customer service was great. Highly recommend!

If I could give 10 stars I would! This restaurant is a hidden gem right in the middle of the Italian Market section of Philly. We were walking around trying to... read more If I could give 10 stars I would! This restaurant is a hidden gem right in the middle of the Italian Market section of Philly. We were walking around trying to figure out where to grab a bite to eat for lunch and what grabbed our attention was the smooth melodic blowing of a saxophone musician. In all honesty the dining area is not too spectacular but the food and service make up wonderfully for the lack of aesthetics when it comes to the decor. For starters I had a pumpkin latte which was delicious. I ordered the butternut squash soup and Bpt was I pleased! It was so good. It was creamy with some corn and what looked like some type of seeds in it. The soup has a touch of spice which brought it over the top. For my lunch entree I had the steak quesadillas. They were the best quesadillas I’ve had. It has pieces of corn and Chile; served with green hot sauce, guacamole and crema. DELICIOUS!!! My girlfriend couldn’t decide between the pumpkin pancakes and the salmon sandwich. Ultimately, she went with the salmon which she enjoyed, served with sweet potato fries. She loved it. What surprised us was when the waitress came out with a serving of the pancakes which we did not ask for but gladly accepted. Oh my lord they were amazing. Best pancakes I have eaten. As we sat there we kept seeing different plates coming out to other tables and we were surprised by the amazing smells and portions. This is definitely a hidden gem! You have to give this place a try. According to the waitress, if you want a beer or alcohol it is byob. We did not know, but next time we will!

Delicious food in an open air environment makes this place refreshing even in a metropolis like Philadelphia. They have some of the best unique dishes that I ca... read more Delicious food in an open air environment makes this place refreshing even in a metropolis like Philadelphia. They have some of the best unique dishes that I can’t find anywhere else. The staff is so kind. The umbrellas and beautiful flowers at each table helped make this place a relaxing space. I will definitely be returning.Parking: You may have to go around the block more than once, or park further away and walk a block, but the food is worth it. I was fortunate and found a parking right in front of the restaurant.

Wonderful Mexican joint in the heart of the Italian market. Alma is also the name of the owner and they celebrated their 2nd anniversary of the restaurant and I... read more Wonderful Mexican joint in the heart of the Italian market. Alma is also the name of the owner and they celebrated their 2nd anniversary of the restaurant and I was fortunate to have attended that celebration The food and drinks are excellent and to behonest we were curious why they don’t charge more because the quality and quantity of the food is phenomenal and generous! They treat you with a warmth and kindness like family and it get like a local get together in a magical far off land! They havelive music on Saturday afternoons from 12-2 as well. Must check it out!

Atmosphere is awesome. There was live music! Colorful decor. Coffee is really good. Fresh orange juice went well with our champagne (byob). Guacamole and chips... read more Atmosphere is awesome. There was live music! Colorful decor. Coffee is really good. Fresh orange juice went well with our champagne (byob). Guacamole and chips was great to start. Food didn 't take long to come out. Molletes was good, but there was alot of bread. Tres leches pancakes were sweet and fruity. Seafood birria soup was good, but very fishy. Huevos Rancheros review: Absolutely delicious, the flavors were rich with a bit of a spicy kick...just how I like! The only issue was the chips at thebottom were soggy from the stewed chicken, but get you a side of chips and you 'll be fine. Definitely coming back for this!