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Overall Total Score
4.4 out of 5
Impressive | 4316 reviews

What User likes about South Philly Barbacoa:
The lamb tacos were incredibly delicious. Both varieties were very tasty. We didn't get to try the soup, but many customers have ordered it. Perhaps next time. Update: we returned to the restaurant and tried the half kilo deal with 12 tortillas. The lamb was absolutely amazing. The consomé was slightly too salty and the tortillas were disappointing, as they were hard around the edges. View all feedback. What User doesn't like about South Philly Barbacoa:
I went on a trip to Philly for the weekend. We got two Barbacoa tacos, two tacos of another meat, consomé and chips and guac. Everything was solid, but here is my issue. $5 a taco is ridiculous. I read a review from 11 months ago saying they were pricey at $4. I just can’t justify $5 a taco no matter how good, and while the barbacoa was juicy and extremely tender, I wasn’t blown away. The consomé was good but didn’t... View all feedback.

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4.8 ★ from 20 reviews

Absolutely delicious! genuine authentic? Mexican cuisine! I saw a food show years ago and saw that philadelphia had a local legend. I've eaten here since. the h...

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It is absolutely amazing. The vibes is stunning. Welcoming stuff and delicious food. The barbacoa and soup is delicious. It was a nice experience.

Food was incredible! I knew the moment that I walked in that it was going to be a great experience. Ordered the 1/2 kilo to share with friends. Tortillas are fr...

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Stopped in for taco's on Sunday. Quite the operation they are making fresh corn tortillas, and they were serving up some delicious lamb taco's. Top yours howeve...

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Int Restaurants
4.2 ★ from 2196 reviews
Ofer
23.07.2023 - 13:41

Do yourself a solid favor don't pass on this place. The bast bbq around that's for sure. The brisket is super moist. The chicken is crazy creepy and the gravy a...

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Dan
23.07.2023 - 13:41

This is GREAT barbecue with just the right level of smoke and spice for me. I especially love their brisket, which is consistently moist and fall-apart tender....

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David
23.07.2023 - 13:41

Hands down best BBQ in philly. Brisket cheesesteak is out of this world. Beer too… I’ll be back

Val
23.07.2023 - 13:41

Be the hedonistic person you are while ordering and just go all out, let yourself go. My partner and I ordered three kinds of wings, the ribs, the smoked chicke...

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Jeremy
23.07.2023 - 13:41

I visited this restaurant as part of a food tour in the city. It was definitely the standout of the day. The brisket cheesesteak was incredible and the Korean B...

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Sirved
4.7 ★ from 5 reviews
J
15.10.2023 - 07:18

The Barbacoa was delicious. We got there around 12:15 on a Sunday. Waited in line for about 40 minutes. It was worth the wait. There was a little cart outside....

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Anassiri
15.10.2023 - 07:18

Aaww the beat experience ever!! I am from Toluca so this barbacoa hits the spot for me!! The smells, flavors, everything rakes me back to my home town!! Tamales...

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Erinn
15.10.2023 - 07:18

All I can say is if you're looking for an authentic Mexican food experience, this is the place! The food exceeded my expectations and I will definitely come bac...

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Debbie
15.10.2023 - 07:18

We arrived 30 mins till close but managed to get some barbacoa tacos to try. The tacos are served on single tortillas and there?s a toppings bar for each person...

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Michael
15.10.2023 - 07:18

I recently tried an absolutely delicious Mexican restaurant in South Philly that offers true authentic cuisine. I had heard about this local legend from a food...

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