April 26, 2013
Go beyond margaritas on Cinco de Mayo and celebrate the vibrant culture of Latino Philadelphia during Philadelphia Mexican Week, Sunday, April 28 to Sunday, May 5. All week long, a number of Philadelphia restaurants, museums and performing arts center are presenting Mexican music, film, dance and cuisine. Presented by the Mexican Consulate and the Mexican [...]
Read more»November 30, 2012
Cantina Dos Segundos is giving you a whole new celebration of what, to them, is holy, throughout the month of December. Consider this your Tequila-fied Advent Calendar: from December 1 until Feliz Navidad, the 25 Days of Tequila will allow you to count down the days to Christmas with tons of drink deals, prizes, surprises, [...]
Read more»September 24, 2012
Friends, football, food and fall — the F’s of the season — are celebrated tonight, and all Monday nights this season, at Jose Garces’ modern-Mexi restaurant in University City. Distrito’s Football Fiesta is an endless tacos and enchiladas night to enjoy while watching the big game on Distrito’s three high-definition televisions in the downstairs Cantina [...]
Read more»April 23, 2012
“De Pueblo a Pueblo” (From Town to Town), a citywide celebration of Mexican culture, kicks off this Friday, April 27. The eight-week festival runs through June 17, honoring Philadelphia’s growing Mexican community. The celebration includes performances, tours, lectures, film screenings, craft activities and art shows. The event kicks off at Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens with photographer [...]
Read more»March 6, 2012
Cantina Los Caballitos on East Passyunk is now offering brunch daily. If that isn’t an excuse to play hooky, especially on a gorgeous day like tomorrow or Thursday, we don’t know what is. In addition to Cantina’s famous tacos and burritos, the brunch menu boasts Pork Picadillo Empanadas, Tostadas de Jamon, Chilaquiles and more. There’s also a full list of boozy beverages: eight Mimosas, Jalapeño and Garlic-Basil infused Bloody Marys and interesting tequila concoctions like the Bacon-X-Ole with Patron XO, maple syrup, soy milk and bacon bits. See you there. [Cantina Los Caballitos]
February 21, 2012
In honor of National Margarita Day tomorrow, February 22, Cantina Feliz in Fort Washington and the newly-opened La Calaca Feliz in Fairmount will serve their signature Feliz Margaritas for the reduced price of $5. The two restaurants, owned by Brian Sirhal and Chef Tim Spinner, serve more than 50 types of tequila, including tequila flights. [...]
Read more»January 25, 2012
Chef Tim Spinner and Brian Sirhal of Cantina Feliz in Fort Washington, which just recently celebrated its one year anniversary, have opened a new Mexican joint called La Calaca Feliz (that’s “The Happy Skeleton”). Spinner, whose resume includes El Vez, Amada and Distrito, has created a contemporary menu featuring takes on classic south-of-the-border fare like [...]
Read more»December 1, 2011
‘Tis the season for… tequila! Cantina Dos Segundos is celebrating “25 Days Of Tequila” this holiday season, with daily tequila specials beginning today, December 1 through Sunday, December 25. This year’s celebration starts off in true holiday spirit, with a canned food drive for Philabundance. For three consecutive Thursdays (December 1, 8 and 15) guests [...]
Read more»May 25, 2011
On Sunday, May 29, Headhouse Square’s Xochitl will debut a delicious, much-anticipated new brunch menu. Featuring a variety of Mexican-themed dishes and brunch cocktails, the new menu will be available every Sunday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., and marks the very first time that the spot has offered brunch. Highlights include Chicharrones, house-fried pork rinds with [...]
Read more»May 2, 2011
On Cinco de Mayo, this Thursday, May 5, Xochitl is celebrating with a new menu of Mexican street food and specially priced margaritas. Enjoy tasty dishes, all priced under $10, and the classic Xochitl margarita, made with juiced-to-order limes, for $6. Executive Chef Lucio Palazzo will prepare and serve goodies specially crafted for the holiday, [...]
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