Que Chula Es Puebla Inc

Went here after an eagles game one night. Hungry and our way home in the cold stumbled upon this gem. There was no wait as it was a little late on a Sunday and we were immediately helped. The staff was super friendly and welcoming. The mango margaritas were without a doubt the freshest mango tasting Margs we ever had and I order that drink everywhere. Food was authentic Mexican and incredible. Also the bill ended up being pretty cheap even after tip. Highly recommend this place for the drinks food and service.

This is one of my favorite restaurants ever. It’s run by the nicest people and has a mile-long menu. Incredible everything. Homey, authentic food that isn’t fancy - no frills here - and every bite is perfect. I may be biased because it’s been one of the only affordable options in the neighborhood for quite some time…so I’ve gone there A LOT. I told them that I’m moving out of the city and asked for their red sauce recipe (it’s smoky and complex and zingy and nothing compares) — and they not only gave me the recipe, but also a bag of one of each of the five varieties of chiles they use to make it so I can buy the ingredients in the future and know I’ve got the right thing. Unbelievably kind and lovely people here. Support them!!!!! It’s definitely not ultra cheap food but the portion sizes are really generous (the mole would easily feed two) and GOOD. Incredible tortas. They have tamales all the time. Elotes! And when you eat in, usually they give you the best chips and bean dip with queso fresco on the house, alongside the salsas.

Been a here a number of times. The food is good, the staff is friendly, and it’s really cute inside.

Is their food good? Yes. Are the employees friendly? Yes. Is the atmosphere good? Yes. So why on earth am I giving this place 3 stars? One word: greed. I haven't been here for a while, but I order the same thing every time. It used to come to just under $20, which was already overpriced but worth it on occasion. This time I went, ordered the same thing, and it came to JUST UNDER $22. What?? No sides. No drinks. No extras. One entree. $22. I ordered to go. They had the audacity to hand me a receipt that suggested a 15% tip. Let me get this straight--you want me to pay over $25 for ONE MEAL that I'm going to eat at home, on my couch, in my pajamas, alone, with a plastic fork, while watching Netflix? And for that price I would expect there to be leftovers. But alas, I finished eating and there were only a few bites left. Certainly not enough for a second meal. Last time I came I had enough leftovers for another full meal, so I suspect they reduced portions in addition to raising prices. Even in 2026 there's still places (food trucks, Jersey Mike's, Wawa) where you can get a full meal for $8-$11. So no, I'm not paying $22 for a meal that's 80% tortillas (dirt cheap) and salsa (also cheap) with a sprinkle of meat, cheese, and sour cream on top. And then the restaurants shout-- But we have overhead that food trucks don't have!--well you also have many more employees working and much higher potential of customer volume. So find another way to make more money. This review applies to this place and also to many others recently. These restaurants need to find another way to make more money (drum up new business with a coupon for example--the inside was almost completely empty when I went, during dinner hours) rather than alienating their already-loyal customers who will lose their loyalty once they see the receipt. This is the end of my rant.

When eating in the restaurant portions are good when ordering smaller portions arrive….one tortilla for each taco…you charge enough don’t be afraid to serve

Been coming here for a couple years nothing but the best food and amazing service just keep coming back

I like this place. Great for comfort food, it’s usually pretty quiet and the staff is very nice. Their menu is pretty wide. I loved their seafood soup. It was massive and tasty.

It was my first visit and I can say right away that I am definitely coming back! The service is great and food is awesome! I had a Steak Burrito, while my girlfriend had Steak, Chicken and Pork Tacos. The steak was flavorful and not overcooked. The tacos were excellent, especially the pork taco with pineapple! There is plenty of seating for friends and family to dine. While we were there we saw a lot of "to go" orders being picked up.

Delicious food, great service. Drinks are pretty good too. Will definitely order from this restaurant again.

A really good first experience. I enjoyed my meal a lot. Our waiter was great. The crowd was small but there was a constant flow of customers, a lot of pick up orders. There was so much food that I had enough for a meal the next day. The guac was fresh and the chips were crisp. I also tried their Jamaica and there was so much, and it was good. The menu was big so I'm exited to go back and try some new things.

Got the beef enchiladas from DoorDash. It has a spice kick to it. Not too much which was great for me because I don't like super spicy food. The beef wasn't all that good a bit dry I think next time I'll try grilled chicken or just cheese enchiladas but I will say being from Cali I was impressed with how everything came together overall. I'm sure I'll be ordering again.

Authentic (American-Mexican) and delicious! There are a lot of bad Mexican restaurants in this town but this one is quite good. Authentic chips and salsa, huge portions, and friendly service. Over-priced, for what most patrons want in a good Mexican "joint" and would be better with more reasonable prices. PS IMPORTANT COMPLAINT- they really need a margarita machine as the blended margaritas need some help. They aren't consistent, nor are they strong enough to justify the $15!

Have been coming here since the very beginning and I love how it's evolved over time! It was once a little hole in the wall and has turned into a little piece of Mexico in this city. Teresa, the owner is super kind and very attentive to everyone that comes in. Everything that I have ordered or someone in my party has been a hit. Looking forward to what the future holds for this establishment but I know only positives will come! Also, I recommend the flan for dessert!

This place is a gem. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. But don't sleep on the margaritas. The staff is great and happy to make recommendations and answer questions. It's never crowded... but never empty. They do great take out too! Prices are great to boot!

So good you have to go. You will not regret it. The food the service and the ambiance is fantastic

The very BEST in the area. Better than Loco Pez, better than Santos Pistolas, better quality, better prices, you HAVE TO TRY IT and decide for yourself~!

Delicious authentic food! We been ordering here alot, my go to is the authentic shrimp tacos and churros!

Such a cute hidden gem! The ceviche was absolutely delicious and the service was great.

The waitress Ania Rodriguez was extremely mean spirited snappy and downright rude and the food was sub par. Would not recommend based on service alone.

My husband and I just moved here from San Francisco, where good, authentic Mexican food is plentiful. We were a bit skeptical of finding a good spot in Philly, but Que Chula Es Puebla is a winner! I had the chiles rellenos, which had this thick eggy batter with a soft tomato-y sauce on top, a style I've never had before, and it was super tasty. Husband had chicken fajitas, and the chicken was tender and juicy, the flavors great. Our friends enjoyed their quesabirria and chimichangas. Their salsas are flavorful and pack a spice wallop, which I loved, and came free with a plate of thick warm chips topped with refried beans and cotija. Service was a smidge slow, but friendly. Prices are okay. Lots of seating in a casual environment. Will definitely be back to try more!

I was craving sopes and decided to try this place since it is super close to my house. I ordered before I left my house and arrived at the store 10 minutes later. I walked in and the staff person was helping another customer, I waited in line for him to finish. When that customer left the phone rang, the staff person answered and I still stood there waiting. He took their order as I stood there. About 2 minutes later he looked up and pleasantly asked "Can I help you"? I told him I was there to pick up my order of sopes and guacamole. He told me my total, which was higher than I expected. I asked him the cost of each item, and I realized that the prices online were outdated. Not a huge deal, bc I was excited to satisfy my craving for sopes. Once I got home, I tore open my bag and dug into the guacamole. Bland and not fresh. I tried the sopes, they were the thickest I have ever had (too thick) and also bland. I had to use the hot sauce to give it flavor. That was $26 down the drain.

My boyfriend and i are from Delaware, so running into this spot was awesome! Everything was extremely fresh, and we had the best service. 100% recommend if you're looking for a good, filling meal!

The outside of this place was a little off putting, I wasn't sure if I even wanted to go inside... honestly, it looked like a scary neighborhood bar. However, once inside, the atmosphere was very warm and inviting. From the music, to the decor, to the staff, it was great. I went on a Friday afternoon, and it was a small crowd, but service was attentive and speedy, which I appreciated. We had nachos, taco salad and quesadillas--all of which were tasty. I wouldn't say that anything in particular stood out, in terms of the food, but it wasn't bad at all. It's worth a return visit to try more on the menu + the cocktails. The churros were delicious, the highlight of my son's meal. He can't wait to go back.

Place is amazing. Authentic Mexican food. Definitely recommend birra. But everything is great here

Food was very good and nice portions. Friendly and fast service. Price is reasonable. Will be back for sure!

Very spacious restaurant with a lot of seating. Their menu has changed from the photos uploaded in previous reviews. I tried to order a steak and Mexican sausage burrito and was informed they do not have steak. I tried the shredded beef burrito instead and it was delicious. They have a full bar plus a fridge with plenty of cervezas to choose from. Take out came with 2 salsas- verde and chipotle.

This is a lesser known restuarant in Fishtown but it is surprisingly good. It's not exactly a traditional hole in the wall because inside is clean and spacious with plenty of seating. I had 3 carne asada tacos for $8.99 in the traditional style. They were good street tacos but the best tacos I ever had in my life (that would be a random taco stand in Winter Haven, Florida). But it's a pretty good Mexican place in Philly that's not "Americanized" like El Vez. I would pass on the chips and side of bean dip because I didn't like how the chips, although baked and not greasy, weren't light and airy. They tasted more like pita chips. Would be back again.

So, just a short walk north of Girard, there's a Mexican place that gives complementary chips and beans, huge portions, AND is BYOB? Count me in! For the chips, green salsa was a bit better than the red. Unlike the other Mexican places in No Libs/Fishtown, this one has the nopales, tamales, and rellenos that you probably haven't had in a minute if you frequent places nears the Commons or those taco trucks on Girard. I'm from an area with a lot of quality Mexican restaurants on one block, and this place comes the closest to what I find to be my favorite style! The cooks in the back are chatting it up and you can see them making everything quickly and oh so fresh. Tamales were definitely home made, maybe needed a little more sauce, but it was jammed with meat! I probably wouldn't get the thin steak again, but the rice and beans, chile rellenos, tamale, mole enchilada, green onions, and shrimp have me craving another date at Que Chula Es Puebla! Looks like the reviews point to a no for delivery, but for a good value eating in, most definitely.

This is a really good Mexican restaurant in the neighborhood! I would take my friends and family. I placed an UberEats order for 3 Pastor Tacos and a Tamal. I did put a note to not add onion to my tacos but when I received them they had onion (main reason for the ding). The tamal was also warm when it arrived, but it was cold by the time I finished my tacos. I felt like the tamal was too dry (but again, it was cold when I started eating it). I was very impressed with the flavor of the marinated pork, and 3 tacos for less than 10, you can't beat it.

This review is for the shrimp fajitas. To my disappointment the shrimps and bell peppers lack of flavor although the veggies are fresh and perfectly cooked. The refried beans is very runny and not appetizing. The red Mexican rice is the ok. It comes with warm tortillas. I don't recommend this at all.

Had several food quality issues in one order: guacamole contained top, pit part of the avocado mixed in. Discovered it midway through eating and almost cracked my tooth. Chimichanga had entire toothpick inside. Will never eat here again.

The horchata here is the truth. Very spiced, very refreshing, and very delicious. I've also enjoyed the food that I've ordered for delivery (mostly tacos and enchiladas). They deliver promptly, the food is hot and fresh, and everything is as advertised. It's a bit of a hidden gem in the area.

Que Chula has some of the best Mexican food around and the service is spectacular. Highly recommended

Being from CA, it's so hard to find quality mexican. Que Chula is absolutely fire -- couldn't ask for a better burrito

I use to frequent this place often. Especially the Agua Frecas. I usually get a large watermelon mixed with pineapple and it's costs about $5. I ordered and today it was$10! I asked why was it double than usual and I got a shrug. I saw the receipt and saw I was charged for 2 large drinks. I asked why was I charged for two large instead of two smalls (if they need the charge for inventory) but again I just got an "oh well" So I won't be back with those prices.

It's been years and they still got it! I order take out froM here at least once a week. My order is always right and the food travels well. Nothing soggy. Try the flan! It's the best I've had in all philly

Come here if you feel like being surprised on what you get and how much you tip! TLDR: The food here is great the service not so much. Beware of tip gouging! Went in here with a friend, i ordered fish tacos they gave me shrimp tacos. My friend ordered 3 steak & 1 pork taco. Did not get the pork taco. The server didn't check on us once after we got our food even though our empty beers were sitting on the table. Finally, we called the waiter over and asked for the check. The check had a "Service Fee" that was 10% of the bill. We asked another server walking by if that was a tip, they said no they split it amongst the staff...... aka a tip? Our server never told us there was an auto 10% tip. Then our server brings the machine out to pay & stands there while the big tip buttons come up on the screen "15%" "20%" or "25%". So if you choose the lowest option (for the poor service we received), 15%, you're tipping 25% in total and look cheap..... I've always been a great tipper, but this tip culture needs to chill. Makes me wanna hit "no tip", you already chose your tip on the auto grat.

Was really craving Mexican food and stumbled across this place. Walked in and ordered take out. The staff was extremely friendly, it was affordable, and took about 10 minutes. Everything came out delicious and just how we had ordered. The inside of the restaurant was stunning and we definitely will be back to sit at the bar and eat sometime!

Went for lunch with a friend. The free chips are homemade and come with warm bean sauce and queso fresco. They were the highlight of the meal. My friend ordered one chicken and one cheese enchilada, but got 2 cheese enchiladas instead. I ordered chile relleno with chicken. It clearly had been frozen. It smelled like freezer and instead of having a light and crunchy coating, it was soggy and stale tasting. Dousing it with the pretty good salsa verde and salsa roja didn't help. Service was pleasant and quick, but there really is no reason to go here.

I may be the only one who didn't enjoy this restaurant but I will tell it like it is. For vegetarians, there is not much of a choice. I came here with a party of 8 + 2 kids (all family). I really wanted to go to a place in center city, but god knows why reservations for groups this large can't be reserved. Makes no sense. Anyways, the next best option was this Mexican spot. We ordered two guacamole and chips for the table - one was mild and one was spicy. The spicy one was just fresh jalapenos added (which obviously makes it extremely spicy). I did get red sauce enchiladas with rice and beans on the side which were good. However, the next morning, my stomach did not feel good at all. I'm determined something about my food and a few others was not made right because I've gone to many authentic mexican restaurants and was perfectly fine. All in all, I won't be back.

Had some tacos de lengua for dinner last night and the portions were truly huge. Each bite of taco was filled with a mouthful of delicious lengua. My husband had the taco salad with steak that came in a tortilla bowl and enjoyed it. The guacamole dip came with the chips already in the dip, which was strange but tasted fine. All in all, portions were generous and made for a satisfying meal.

Authentic Mexican food convenient to Fishtown and NoLibs? Sign me up. Ordered takeout from here twice now and it's been delicious both times. My boyfriend and I most recently ordered elote, shrimp tacos, carne asada tacos, and a carne asada burrito. The elote!!! Wowza. Came on a stick, which I love (because what American doesn't love food on a stick?), and was loaded with spice and cheese and sauce. Gah. I want one right now!!! The shrimp tacos were tasty - I like that the shrimp was grilled and not breaded. The carne asada tacos were superb, like some of the best I've ever had (and I consider myself a carne asada connoisseur). You can pick the type of toppings for your tacos - we went with lettuce, tomato, onions, cilantro, and cheese for the shrimp and traditional cilantro and onions for the carne. The green salsa that comes with the tacos is where it's at! My boyfriend also housed his burrito without speaking, so that's always a good sign. It was huge and I was kind of jealous, but the tacos were also pretty filling! Looking forward to ordering again soon and trying more of their extensive menu!

Ordered takeout tacos for 13 people and requested everything to be packaged separately so we could assemble ourselves. Portions were VERY generous, especially with ALL the trimmings. Not just the large foil pan of tortillas and three types of meat, but there was an ABUNDANCE of: cheese, sour cream, diced onions, chopped cilantro, sliced limes, radishes, plus plenty of salsa verde & salsa roja. Definitely will be ordering again :)

Ate here over the weekend and was pleasantly surprised. Ordered the steak tacos - was given the choice of all toppings and authentic or something and I picked authentic. Steak was cooked well, toppings were good, good portion size, seasoned well. The table also shared the flan and tres leches cake. Desserts were okay...the consistency of the flan was a little off, perhaps that batch was a little over cooked but the flavor was still good. Tree leches cake wasn't anything to write home about but was still okay. Would definitely go back, interested in trying other taco flavors.

I've ordered take out from Que Chula Es Puebla a couple of times, originally picked mainly because it seemed like one of the most authentic options in the area. That being said, after trying to go for a more authentic experience, I decided I wanted to order a burger. Yeah, I don't know what I was thinking either. It may not have been authentic, but it certainly was an experience. First of all, this thing is HUGE. About the size of a small pizza. It wasn't mentioned in the description but this monster is clearly meant to be shared unless you haven't eaten in weeks. I was not the biggest fan of it. The patty was very dense and didn't have enough seasoning. And because it was so big, the proportions of the condiments, lettuces, etc of the rest of the burger were way off. Would not order again. Now what you *must* order are the french fries and guacamole. One of my favorite places for both french fries and guacamole in the city. They also give you plenty of hot sauces. I'm a fan of the green, but the red has a nice smokey taste to it. The Shredded Chicken Tacos are a good pick too. Not the best tacos I've had (a bit dry) but very filling. Will probably be ordering again, if only for the french fries and guacamole.

One of the best take out spots in the neighborhood Steak tacos hit every time and that green and brown sauce they give you is great

Food was great- very wonderful authentic Mexican food. I was recommended to go here by someone I met through work and it was definitely a good recommendation. The service was a bit slow honestly and they screwed up my order. I ordered a chicken quesadilla and they gave me a beef quesadilla. It was okay because I love beef too but it isn't what i ordered. Still ate it and thoroughly enjoyed it! Big portions and great food. Would definitely go back there but am definitely interested in getting delivery! They seemed to be very busy with the deliveries and there was a lot of people in the restaurant as well which is a great sign. Definitely interested in going back!

Great Mexican food around the Fishtown area. Would definitely recommend Authentic Mexican cuisine

Its a shame, been coming here for years but i must say this will be the last time i bring my family to this establishment. Customer service has really gone out the window. Waitress did not remember any of our orders and even when corrected or reminded simply "in one ear out the other", guys behind the bar are busy taking shots to care about taking care of those dining in.

[to the tune of "Juice" by Lizzo] Mirror, mirror on the wall I'm craving a taco or two (ooh baby) Need some spicy green salsa So you know what I'm gonna do (ooh baby) I just want something cheap and fast and I'd love to bring my crew (ooh baby) Grab a few beers, squadding up Inviting you and you and you that's how we roll If I'm hangry, yes you know I'm gonna whine (burrito bowls) But Que Chula hits the spot 'most every time (now you know) Bring tequila baby, hit it with the lime (yeah you know) Those chorizo are the baddest, that one's mine! It ain't my fault that the nacho's coming loose And I'll take some extra too Gonna steal that guac from yous... Que Chula has really come in hot in our lives lately. It's a great BYOB for a casual date or dinner out with some buddies, they always seem to have room, withing walking distance of ACME or a few bottle shops if you need to grab a drink, and their green salsa is so delish. I love the tacos, especially that they're not like... $15 for two. less than 10 for three, and we're always full after two meaning BREAKFAST TACO LEFTOVERS! Chips come with beans and a dusting of cheese, they take credit cards now, and the staff is super friendly without hovering. 5/5

Cash only / BYOB Taco portions are generous and very fresh ingredients. Same with generous guacamole ($7)! Complimentary chips smothered with refried beans and queso fresco are delicious, especially with the green salsa (tomatillo?). Al pastor tacos ($10 for 3) have a lot of flavor and spice. Pairs well with Mexican coke. Flan ($4) is creamy, with deep caramel flavor, and addictive! Overall great portion and authentic quality for the price. Bill for dinner for two about $30-40. Cute atmosphere/decorations inside and just two blocks from Fishtown/Girard ave main drag, and Girard MFL stop.

Covid19 delivery - great experience I will definitely order from here again (or maybe one day dine in some day in the future when quarantine resolves...) I got the Tampiquenas platter, steak burrito, and suadero/chorizo tacos. Everything was delicious. They have such a large menu I hope to try new things in the future.

Ordered extra steak on a burrito and got a burrito with no extra steak. Tried to take it back and they laughed? At least they made me a new one. Again, without extra steak.

Pretty good food. We ordered to go and it was ready when they said it would be ready. Really no major complaints here. Just 3/5 because food was fine - not GREAT!

Some of the best authentic tasting tacos i've had in the area. Also had the mole chicken which was delicious and a lot of food for the money. Great dependable mexican spot for everything you might be craving

This place saddens me, as a cook and as someone that enjoys Mexican food. I did indeed have many decent meals from here, but recently I ordered nachos with cheese and beef - for delivery. They sent me a to-go container of beef, but no chips or cheese. Silly things like this happen, so I called. The man that answered the phone didn't believe me at first, he explained to me what nachos and cheese are as if I was a complete idiot. I'll spare you the back and forth, or the bit about his manager telling him they were going home soon and they wouldn't send me the proper order. They refunded the chips part, and charged me for a side of beef. Have you ever had a side of beef by itself? With just a fork? No chips, salsa or cheese. I wrote Que Chula es Puebla and no one replied or cared. The food isn't that great anyway, so if you want to risk this kind of customer service or beefless nachos then give them a shot. Otherwise, steer clear. .

This is our go to spot for authentic Mexican food! No frills spot with large portions. It never disappoints.