January 26, 2009
Pico de Gallo
Nestled on the corner of 15th and South, this cheery, bright blue building is home to one of the neighborhood’s most popular laid-back eateries: the wonderfully eccentric (and undeniably delicious) Pico de Gallo.
Inside, piñatas, streamers and DÃÂÂa de los Muertos paraphernalia line the ceiling and walls “” in the center, about 8 tables (22 seats) are crammed together, cafeteria style. The kitchen is open and in the back, where you can see the chefs preparing the fresh burritos and enchiladas.
The menu is surprisingly extensive, and almost everything falls under the $10 mark. The chips and salsa and fish tacos are great to start, and the sweet plaintains, roasted pork and black bean burrito (#19) is the perfect combo of spicy and tangy. For veggies, try the organic black bean, Portobello, cactus and homemade cheese burrito (#16) or the jalapeno and black bean tamale with rice and pico de gallo salad (#34.)
On Friday and Saturday nights, it can get real crowded real fast, so prepare to wait, or “”better yet “” call ahead and pick up your food. If you stay, consider a mini pitcher of homemade iced tea ($3) to quench your thirst, or if you’re feeling adventurous, a flavored margarita. Either way, these yummy Mexican treats are sure to have you thinking, Ah, la vida es dulce.
Pico de Gallo
534 S. 15th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 545-2710
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January 26, 2009, 10:43 am
Eric says:
This place is really awesome! The chips and menu selections is yummy :).
However, I recommend changing their music selection
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