El Techo
Restaurant · Rittenhouse
1830 Ludlow St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Highlights
Rooftop taqueria with panoramic skyline views and house-made tortillas
Rooftop taqueria with panoramic skyline views and house-made tortillas
"Since it’s 11 floors up from Condesa, it’s no surprise that El Techo shares the same menu of mezcal-and tequila-based cocktails, tacos on tortillas made with homemade masa, and citrusy aguachile with chunks of shrimp and fluke. But unlike downstairs, you can eat all of this under hanging lanterns and a retractable glass roof while staring across the Center City skyline. Head here with a few friends for a happy hour filled with suadero tacos or tuna tostadas. And since the roof gives the building its own personal umbrella, you won't have to worry about rain if you're considering stopping by in iffy weather." - candis mclean, alison kessler
"Come for the tacos, stay for the view. A fully retractable rooftop offers panoramic skyline views, 11 floors up from El Techo’s sibling restaurant, Condesa. There are six tacos to choose from, and they’re loaded with flavor. Try the Al Pastor — grilled pork with a bright salsa and charred pineapple — or the Coliflor tacos filled with crispy cauliflower coated in salsa macha mayo." - Maddy Sweitzer-Lamme
"El Techo boasts a state-of-the-art fully retractable roof that offers panoramic skyline views found 11 floors above its sibling restaurant Condesa. This buzzy rooftop taqueria offers dishes on house-made tortillas, which are perfect companions to margaritas, natural wine, and the frozen Mexican ice pops known as paletas. The venue is open all year round and since the roof is retractable, it is the perfect spot no matter the weather. It normally seats first come, first serve, but you can make reservations for the Sunday brunch." - Ernest Owens
"Part of Defined Hospitality, El Techo boasts a state-of-the-art fully retractable roof that offers panoramic skyline views, 11 floors up above Condesa - its sister restaurant. This buzzy rooftop taqueria offers dishes on house-made tortillas - perfect companions to margaritas, natural wine, and the frozen Mexican ice pops known as paletas. The venue is open all year round and since the roof is retractable, it is the perfect spot no matter the weather. It normally seats first come, first serve, but you can make reservations for their Sunday brunch." - Ernest Owens, Eater Staff
"Situated in the heart of the Mission District, this open-air rooftop serves Latin American street food and bright cocktails “del sol,” pairing empanadas and choripán with margaritas or cerveza and ending meals with standout alfajores filled with dulce de leche. The lively terrace is known for its rooftop brunches—especially huevos rancheros—and a convivial, no-frills atmosphere." - Dana Brindle
