El Purepecha
Mexican restaurant · Callowhill
315 N 12th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Highlights
Birria tacos, seafood tostadas, and strawberry margaritas
Birria tacos, seafood tostadas, and strawberry margaritas
"Humans love to drench things. We’re betting a lot of people exclusively order pancakes just to douse them in syrup, and we love to drown our mashed potatoes, turkey, and stuffing in gravy. Callowhill’s El Purephecha takes the drenching game to the next level by packing homemade masa tortillas with things like chorizo or garlic shrimp and then smothering them in a spicy rojo or peppery salsa verde. And since it’s ideal for walk-ins, the only thing standing between you and rounds of strawberry margaritas is deciding if you want them frozen or not." - candis mclean
"Callowhill’s El Purephecha takes the taco game to the next level—packing homemade masa tortillas with battered fried fish, juicy grilled octopus, and smoky gulf shrimp. But we’re pretty sure they spent the years they’ve been open perfecting their al pastor tacos. The pork is marinated in chiles and garlic, so it’s more aromatic than a three-wick candle. Plus, the onions add a nice crunch. Come to this Mexican spot after you’ve had a long day and need a night of margaritas and tacos in spicy habanero salsa." - alison kessler, candis mclean
"You called out because you felt one raindrop and took that as a sign that the universe didn’t want you working today. It wants you to eat tacos and drink margaritas instead. Come to this Mexican spot in Callowhill for a night of savory seafood tostadas, enchiladas in a spicy poblano sauce, and grilled steak quesadilla dripping with crema. It’s easy to get a reservation at the last minute as well, so the only thing standing between you and a strawberry margarita is deciding whether you want it frozen or not." - candis mclean, alison kessler
"People love to drench things. A lot of people order a stack of pancakes just to douse it in syrup, and we love to drown our mashed potatoes, turkey, and stuffing in gravy. Callowhill’s El Purephecha takes the drenching game to the next level–they pack homemade masa tortillas with chorizo or garlic shrimp, and then smother it all in a spicy rojo or peppery salsa verde. Come to this Mexican spot after you’ve had a long day and need a night of tender seafood tostadas, enchiladas in a spicy poblano sauce, and grilled steak quesadilla dripping with crema. It’s easy to get a reservation at the last minute as well, so the only thing standing between you and rounds of strawberry margaritas is deciding if you want them frozen or not." - alison kessler, candis mclean
"People love to drench things. A lot of people order a stack of pancakes just to douse it in syrup, and we love to drown our mashed potatoes, turkey, and stuffing in gravy. Callowhill’s El Purephecha takes the drenching game to the next level–they pack homemade masa tortillas with chorizo or garlic shrimp, and then smother it all in a spicy rojo or peppery salsa verde. Come to this Mexican spot after you’ve had a long day and need a night of tender seafood tostadas, enchiladas in a spicy poblano sauce, and grilled steak quesadilla dripping with crema. It’s easy to get a reservation at the last minute as well, so the only thing standing between you and rounds of strawberry margaritas is deciding if you want them frozen or not." - alison kessler, candis mclean
