Las Cazuelas Restaurant

"Las Cazuelas is a Mexican spot with a dining room full of people who know exactly what they want (which is a place to drink mezcal and eat al pastor and birria tacos every day). It’s small and colorful inside, with four tops put together to fit big groups of friends looking to start their nights early. Plus, it’s BYO-tequila, which means if you want anything mixed, your friend who watched Coyote Ugly too many times will finally get their moment in the sun. " - Candis Mclean, Alison Kessler

"Las Cazuelas, opened by Alfredo Aquilar in 1999, faced similar challenges to Tequilas in sourcing authentic Mexican ingredients. Aquilar would travel to New York weekly to find items like cebollitas and cactus. The restaurant has established itself as a staple for Mexican cuisine in Philadelphia." - Angela Gervasi

"A night at Las Cazuelas is very simple. Bring a good bottle of tequila and they’ll handle the shrimp ceviche, Mexican street corn slathered in crema, and mango margaritas. The relaxed restaurant on Girard Ave. (that’s usually easy to walk into) is a great place to take a group of friends on a budget since their tacos cost under $15. Go for the suadero, as the braised steak is so tender and juicy that you might even forget to belt out “Happy Birthday” when it’s time." - Candis R. McLean