Cantina la Martina
Mexican restaurant · Upper Kensington
2800 D St, Philadelphia, PA 19134
Highlights
Margaritas, unique tacos, and mezcal-infused seafood dishes
Margaritas, unique tacos, and mezcal-infused seafood dishes
"Kensington’s Cantina La Martina has mastered two things: incredible tamales and seafood cured in citrus. There are eight ceviche options on the menu, including an excellent vegetarian option with hearts of palm, and the only build-your-own-aguachile in town. The best one, though, is the Peruvian ceviche mixto with white fish, tuna, crab, octopus, choclo, sweet potato, and a fruity aji amarillo. Bring a few friends, a few bottles (it’s a BYOB), and eat unbelievably refreshing bites of the ocean." - alison kessler, candis mclean
"Kensington’s Cantina La Martina has mastered two things: incredible tamales and seafood cured in citrus. There are eight ceviche options on the menu, including an excellent vegetarian option with hearts of palm, and the only build-your-own-aguachile in town. The best one, though, is the Peruvian ceviche mixto with white fish, tuna, crab, octopus, choclo, sweet potato, and a fruity aji amarillo. Bring a few friends, a few bottles (it’s a BYOB), and eat unbelievably refreshing bites of the ocean." - candis mclean
"Kensington's Cantina La Martina will be hosting brunches on December 31 and January 1. The buffet spread will include huevos ahogados, huevos rancheros, quesadillas, pancakes, and french toast for $30 per person. Mimosas and other cocktails will also be available for purchase. Remember to bring a toy for Cantina La Martina's toy drive for kids in the neighborhood during Rosca de Reyes festivities." - candis mclean
"This Kensington restaurant works for every occasion, whether it’s a date, a hangout with friends, or a solo meal when only great tacos will cure your foul mood. The menu is full of large shareable dishes like a braised pork shank, specialty ceviches and aguachiles, and tamales, so it may be easy to overlook the tacos—that would be a mistake. The soft flour tortillas here are filled creatively—think herb-marinated and achiote-braised pork, roasted, smoky morita salsa, seaweed, and pickled habanero red onions. Just make sure you take a break between stuffing your face to answer your date’s questions about vacation plans and horoscope compatibility." - alison kessler, candis mclean
"Right across from Somerset station, this Mexican restaurant serves chicken chilaquiles for brunch, tinga tostadas for lunch, and braised pork shank and masa dumplings for dinner. The atmosphere is cozy–there are only a few tables and the walls are lined with handmade figurines like cacti, colorful chihuahuas, and antique plates. Since they’re open every day at 11am, you can get in a couple rounds of tacos and margs before noon and consider skipping out on the office for the rest of the day." - alison kessler, candis mclean
