La Canasta Centro Americana
Grocery store · West Poplar
617 N 12th St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
"It’s no surprise that there’s usually a crowd inside South Philly’s La Canasta—sure, it’s small, but their great Mexican food (especially their tacos) draws big crowds. The tortillas are fluffy, and we suggest you get them wrapped around smoky short rib, spicy shrimp, or crispy chunks of tilapia, which are our three favorite tacos here. No matter which way you go, the flavors of the marinated meat are deep and spicy. If it gets too fiery, order a round of Jarritos, fresh-squeezed cucumber lemonade, or margarita mixers for the table to balance out the sizzle. " - Alison Kessler, Candis Mclean
"You can almost lose count of the number of friends that went to Tulum, Cabo, or Cancun this summer. And even though they only dined at the resort’s mediocre buffet, they now believe every taco in Philly tastes like cardboard. To offer them the only (actual) good taco they’ve had in weeks, head to South Philly’s La Canasta. From classic al pastor and carne tacos to cheesy enchiladas, everything wrapped in a flour tortilla here is cooked to perfection. " - Candis Mclean
"It’s no surprise that there’s usually a crowd inside South Philly’s La Canasta—sure, it’s small, but their great Mexican food (especially their tacos and chile rellenos) draws big crowds. The BYOB has a handful of tables next to the windows and a large chalkboard listing the daily specials, as well as a bar that’s available for extra seating. The housemade tortillas are fluffy, and we suggest you get them wrapped around smoky short rib, spicy shrimp, or crispy chunks of tilapia (our three favorite tacos here). Some dishes can get fiery, so be sure to order a round of Jarritos, fresh-squeezed cucumber lemonade, or margarita mixers for the table to balance out the heat." - Candis R. McLean
