Mission Taqueria
Mexican restaurant · Rittenhouse
Above Oyster House, 1516 Sansom St 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Highlights
Tacos, fresh juices, margaritas & share plates in bright digs
Tacos, fresh juices, margaritas & share plates in bright digs
"Between all the neon colors and hanging plants and satisfying fish tacos, this place might be more in its element on South Beach than in Center City. Maybe that’s why Mission Taqueria is always a good option for delicious $7 margaritas, like the mango-pineapple, even when it's of the last-minute plans variety. If you’re looking for a spot for a laid-back taco-fueled dinner with friends, snap a table or a long communal table." - candis mclean
"Set above Oyster House and run by Daniel McLaughlin, this vibe-forward taqueria is known for its tacos and margaritas, and for adopting a worker-focused pay model — a 20% service fee on all checks that funds health benefits and a 401(k) matching program for staff." - Ernest Owens
"There's a 90% chance of sh*tshow at this Mexican restaurant in Rittenhouse. It's where coworkers down pitchers of mango-pineapple margaritas after a day of emails and groups of friends celebrate birthdays with shrimp tacos on soft flour tortillas. Imagine a cookout if it were taking place inside. That's the energy." - alison kessler, candis mclean
"Everything at Mission Taqueria is gluten-free — even the churros. This convivial downtown gathering place pumps out corn tortillas by the dozens for tacos with carnitas, fried mahi mahi, and cauliflower al pastor. Just downstairs, sibling restaurant Oyster House also serves plenty of gluten-free seafood." - Ernest Owens
"Rittenhouse’s Mission Taqueria is a vibrant, energetic sit-down restaurant where there’s a 90% chance you’ll see coworkers downing margaritas after a day of emails. In terms of their tacos, they might seem a little pricey—they come two per order and range from $12-$16. And yet, they’re so generously packed that it’s totally worth it (we need both hands to grab them). Everything from the crispiness of the fish to the chipotle mayo on the jumbo shrimp is well prepared, so the textures and flavors exist in perfect balance. Served on housemade soft masa tortillas, they can be topped with any classic salsas (think habanero), or fun seasonal flavors like grilled peach." - alison kessler, candis mclean
