El Mictlan Restaurant
Restaurant · West Passyunk ·
BYOB Mexican spot w/ elevated fusion dishes, tuna tostadas, empanadas
BYOB Mexican spot w/ elevated fusion dishes, tuna tostadas, empanadas
"Don’t let the grimacing cartoon Aztec king of the underworld fool you—South Philly’s El Mictlan is warm and friendly, even if the restaurant’s namesake is not. The Mexican dishes are more stunning than the casual BYOB environment might suggest. In addition to the well-done usual suspects—the guac, chicken empanadas, and quesabirria tacos are all must orders—they also have surprises like tuna tostadas with sriracha mayo, avocado, and fried onions that you’ll be thinking about long after the meal is over. Bring some friends, a bottle of tequila, and order as much of the menu as you can." - alison kessler, candis mclean
"You can find guac, al pastor, and empanadas on lots of menus in South Philly. But El Mictlan isn’t your average Mexican BYOB. The dishes—some classic, some fusion—are more memorable than the casual environment suggests, like the stunning tuna tostadas. But you still won't have to go all out with a fancy place that takes itself too seriously. Bring someone early on in the relationship to find out if they have great taste in food and BYO tequila." - candis mclean, alison kessler
"Don’t let the grimacing cartoon Aztec king of the underworld fool you–El Mictlan is warm and friendly, even if the restaurant’s namesake is not. This casual BYOB may be great for an easy weeknight dinner, but the Mexican dishes are several notches above ordinary. In addition to the well-done usual suspects—the guac, chicken empanadas, and quesabirria tacos are all must orders—they also have surprises like tuna tostadas that you’ll be thinking about long after the meal is over. Bring some friends, a bottle of tequila, and order as much of the menu as you can." - candis mclean, alison kessler
"Don’t let the grimacing cartoon Aztec king of the underworld fool you—South Philly’s El Mictlan is warm and friendly, even if the restaurant’s namesake is not. The Mexican dishes are more stunning than the casual BYOB environment might suggest, and in addition to the well-done guacamole and empanadas, the quesabirria tacos are unforgettable. The birria and melted mozzarella cheese is packed into housemade corn tortillas, then pan-seared until it has a gorgeous, crispy, golden-brown exterior." - alison kessler
"Don’t let the grimacing cartoon Aztec king of the underworld fool you—South Philly’s El Mictlan is warm and friendly, even if the restaurant’s namesake is not. The Mexican dishes are more stunning than the casual BYOB environment might suggest, and in addition to the well-done guacamole and empanadas, the quesabirria tacos are unforgettable. The birria and melted mozzarella cheese is packed into housemade corn tortillas, then pan-seared until it has a gorgeous, crispy, golden-brown exterior." - alison kessler, candis mclean