Revolution Taco

Revolution Taco, located at 2015 Walnut Street in Philadelphia’s Rittenhouse Square, offers a creative fusion of global flavors through its tacos, burritos, and bowls. A standout item is their Chicken Tinga Bowl, featuring tender chicken tinga atop a base of rice and black beans, complemented by pico de gallo, a blend of cheeses, lime crema, and salsa roja. The restaurant is known for its fresh, made-to-order meals and a variety of house-made hot sauces, providing a flavorful dining experience. We have been there multiple times and have consistently enjoyed delicious/tasty meals.

Great fast casual taco place, and if you dine in it’s great inside with the service. Can’t say it’s better than the food truck experience, but I didn’t have that expectation

We stopped in today after seeing they had a full service brunch. The menu options were on theme, with a very nice breakfast twist to some I hadn't seen before. Everything was filling with great portion sizes, and the staff were kind and attentive. The only complaint is that it was cold outside, and they still had the AC going, so it was a little too cold inside too.

Solid taco spot. We ordered a variety, ground beef, Korean beef and salmon. All delicious. You have to order in sets of two or three. I ordered a side of guac and it didn’t come with chips, chips are extra 🫠. The guac was very good so this review is ending on a positive. Give this place a go.

Some of the best tacos in the city. I love this spot and I’m flabbergasted that it isn’t more popular. This was probably my 10th visit since discovering this place a year or so ago. I’ve always been overwhelmed with joy with how delicious these tacos are.

Casual atmosphere with a few tables and a bathroom, which is a big plus. I ordered the Chicken Tinga Burrito Bowl. It was neither a small nor large serving size. The ingredients all tasted good including the guacamole, which was extra. $15+ total. 4 stars — I wouldn’t hesitate to go back, solid experience, but no rush either.

This place used to be a total favorite of mine! This most recent visit, though, I felt that they’ve let the place go a bit. The decorative wall of spices is 95% fallen, the AC split unit is dripping on the booth bench, and worst of all, the ground beef bowl is feeling like mid tex mex .. made me wonder if ownership transferred in the past two years or so? Writing this with concern - I think y’all need to take a step back and re-calibrate from kitchen to dining area ♥️

The food was really good. I got the Korean BBQ which was amazing. Would definitely go back for that. I also ordered the Buffalo chicken empanada, which I head was great but it only half decent to me personally. I also got the strawberry soda which was just okay.

I've often passed by Revolution Taco, but apparently moreso on the weekends because I just realized today that this hip taco joint is only open weekdays. Luckily I passed by it today while looking for a lunch spot and lo and behold it was open for business and full of hungry customers. Now I love a good taco, and the options here were plentiful and tantalizing. Having the tough decision of choosing my lunch, I ordered the Chicken Tinga tacos, which were flavorful and delicious. My lunch partner opted for the Korean BBQ Beef tacos, which looked scrumptious, as well. The tacos come two to an order, which makes for a completely satisfying meal. The place is smallish, clean, and simply decorated, with ample seating. Ordering is automated and the staff was very efficient and friendly in getting the orders out to the hungry customers. It's nice to know that when I'm in the mood for an authentic, flavorful taco, I can come to Revolution Taco.

Delicious, delicious, delicious! I got the vietnamese ginger chicken tacos and they were juicy and flavorful. I've had an itch for tacos for over a month and this place definitely scratched that itch! Will be returning Edit to add: I also wanted to mention the facility looks extremely clean & well kept!!

When I went they were OUT of there items, several of which we wanted to get. It looked pricey / Rittenhouse but when the food came overall it's worth and extremely good! One time isn't sufficiently determinant but would definitely come back and try more items! Also banger music playlist

Not bad. But their chicken tinga is not shredded like typical chicken tinga. Very disappointing, will not return.

Great tacos! Had great taste and a good kick! Nice staff as well. Right behind a good market.

Stopped in for a quick bite with some friends and now I keep thinking about these Korean beef tacos. Flavor was great and I loved how it was chunks of beef rather than ground beef. Chips and guac were also really good. Seems like they make the chips in house. And the watermelon drink was very refreshing on a hot day. The place was a bit small but enough to sit in and eat. There were 3 workers there and they got the food out pretty fast. Would definitely go again.

Revolution Taco is such a cute little taco spot for a quick bite to eat. The tacos are pretty decent and the spinach empanada is an absolute must. I also highly recommend the duck tacos!

Revolution Taco has to be one of my favorite taco places in center city. I have been to this location multiple times with friends and co workers and always had a really good lunch. Super relaxed to eat in or very easy to get take out from. Something to note is that the food is made to order so sometimes there is a wait (but definitely worth it).

Salmon Taco is cut up salmon and really likes the amount of Salmon. and it should have been such a large taco. We could also use more flavor perhaps a little spice in the aïoli The smoke mushrooms are incredibly impressive. They managed to inpart a large amount of smoke into the flavor.

tl;dr with borderline bizarre ingredient choices and sky-high prices, the ambitious lineup of global fusion tacos falls flat From authentic to adventurous, food truck to fancy, Philly's taco game is no slouch. In a neighborhood already saturated with Mexican eats, Revolution Taco's Rittenhouse niche is in its innovative, globally inspired array of taco combinations. The long, narrow space is modern and thoughtful. You enter, greeted by a vibrant taco-themed mural. Black ceilings, whitewashed walls, and sleek muted furnishings allow the intentional splashes of color to pop. The tables are pushed against both walls, clearing a path to the checkout counter in the back. The menu is displayed on screens, which switch between images at a dizzying pace. A wall toward the back showcases dozens of chili varieties from across the world. My first visit to Revolution Taco was toward the beginning of the pandemic, back when takeout was a luxury affair. My memory of the meal was soggy tortillas and lukewarm fillings, but the flavors were inspired enough that I decided to give them the benefit of the doubt. Nearly 2 years later, the day finally arrived that I give Revolution another go. A friend and I visited recently for early weekday dinner and arrived at an empty restaurant. After a short deliberation, we decided to split duos of 3 varieties: the BBQ Spiced Cauliflower, the Grilled Salmon, and the limited-edition Ancho Chili Coffee-Braised Short Rib. Oddly, a patron who ordered behind us was sinking his teeth into his tacos well before we had our plates. But a few minutes later, I was hoisting 2 stainless steel trays back to our table. First, we sampled all 3 salsas: roja, smoked pepper, and verde. The former 2 had intense yet classic flavors, each with a hint of spice. In contrast, the salsa verde was overwhelmed by lime. Turning our attention to the eats at hand, each moderately large taco was wrapped with two limp, cold corn tortillas and supported by sturdy taco rack. The smoky cauliflower tacos, topped with tomato slaw and crispy tortilla strips, were the highlight of our meal. While flavorful, the cauliflower nonetheless remained a nice vessel to complement the salsas. The salmon tacos packed an initial pleasant punch due to the pineapple salsa and red pepper crema, but the aftertaste of salmon was unsettlingly jarring. A white fish or shrimp would have been a much more palatable pescatarian-friendly alternative. Finally the short rib tacos, slathered in garlic aioli and sprinkled with escabeche (pickled cabbage and radish), had a distinct and exciting essence of coffee, but suffered from poor execution. The ingredients were overly wet, my small portion of meat was beyond fatty, and the bold flavors conflicted. The 10% weekday student discount only slightly eased the sting of our expensive bill: $32 after tax and tip. And gone are the days of mix-and-match. You need to commit to 2 of any single menu offering (up to $15 for some varieties!) just to try a bite of a potentially underwhelming taco combination. While not actively bad, Revolution Taco was disappointing, and I don't anticipate giving them the benefit of the doubt another time around.

I'll never order from here again. The cashier had a comment for any alterations I made to my order. People should be able to order their food in peace without the sense of someone judging them, let alone it being the person you're actually ordering from.

In honor of Superbowl Sunday I found it appropriate to drop some reviews on some gameday worthy foods. And what could be better for this than some truly revolutionary tacos?! This revolution first had me at tacos, but then the love grew as I noticed the global inspiration of their menu, and the wall that pays homage to several varieties of spicy chili peppers. My reasoning for giving four stars is that living in South Philly for so many years has spoiled me with several delicious taco options on a budget, and by comparison Revolution Taco is a touch overpriced. But that price does go a long way in the quality and their eclectic options, so much so that they're even one of the very few taco places that may have you asking for a burger (https://mobilefoodnews.com/philadelphia-pa-shhhhh-revolution-taco-has-a-secret-burger/). Favorites of mine include the following: House made chorizo taco - It first had me with their Chorizo being house made and with its cotija cheese, salsa roja, and crema it might just be the best chorizo taco in Phily! Korean beef taco - Forget all of the others that you've had. With its spicy aioli, pickled cucumber, sesame seeds, and cilantro this fusion taco is the real deal! Roast duck taco - Put roast duck, ginger cabbage slaw, pickled oyster mushrooms, crispy duck skin, and a plum BBQ sauce inside a scallion pancake sauce, and you have a taco that's the best of Chinese leftovers! Smoked mushroom taco - Smoked mushrooms, a corn & black bean salsa, and avocado chimichurri come together for the 2nd best vegan taco that I've ever had! BBQ spiced cauliflower taco - perfectly BBQed cauliflower, a chipotle sundried tomato vinaigrette slaw, cilantro, and fried tortilla bits come together for the 1st best vegan taco that I've ever had! Non-taco fans will also find solace in burritos, burrito bowls, and some incredible homemade empanadas. But be sure to save room for a sea salted brownie!

Duck tacos!! Shall I say it again? DUCK TACOS!!! That is really all there is to day. I am sure other items are just as good but if you don't get the DUCK TACOS, you will have bad luck for 7 years!! Joking. But not joking. Walked in randomly after a bomb a** workout at a gym next door and I am so happy that I did. I ordered the DUCK TACOS (get the theme here?) and my palate was pleasantly pleased. The chicken chicharonnes that topped the tacos were so good! I usually don't eat meat at all but on the occasion I go for some good poultry and this was well worth the pescatarian diet sacrifice!! I was a little thrown off by the prices, hence the 4 stars. Actually, I did not order a side of guacamole (MY FAVORITE!!) because they were listed as "market price". I have NEVER EVER EVER seen this at a restaurant. Market price on GUAC WTF?!! Needless to say, hard pass. But overall, the tacos were amaze! Try them! You will thank me!

So I happened to try Revolution Taco for the first time on Mix N' Match Monday so I was able to try three different tacos without breaking the bank. The Gold Angus Ground Beef Taco was above average. I feel this taco should come in a hard shell however and think most Taco spots are rolling there ingredients in two corn tortillas as it is cheaper...do not like that we do not get an option to put the taco in a hard shell and are doubled up on cards with two corn tortillas as other yelpers have almost mentioned their displeasure with this presentation. The Chorizo taco was unedible for me. I ate half and had to throw it away. Not sure how people tolerate all that sodium I did not enjoy it but only deducting one star as it could just be that Chorizo is too salty for my taste buds. The Sweet and Sour Chicken Taco - We have ourselves a winner. Basically a jumbo chicken tender that is sweet and fried. It has good flavor and I am glad I tried it but I would not come back to pay $8 plus dollars for two of these. You ultimately have to decide if you do not mind ordering two different taco options on any other day then Monday to get some variety but your looking at around $20. I will be coming back for the Duck Tacos with chicken skin in the taco...now that sounds like its worth ordering which btw is not available to order on Mix N' Match Mondays unless you get an order of two. Kinda weak fellas you can't give this option to the public even on Mix N' Match Mondays.

When I first ordered the chicken tinga bowl, I was a bit disappointed since it looked like a bowl of lettuce and salsa. But underneath was some delicious rice, well-seasoned chicken, black beans, all tied together well with stringy shredded cheese and lime crema. The taste of the peppers really pulled through. I did not expect the food to be so tasty and would reliably call this one of the tastiest burrito bowls I've had (I've had 100s of bowls in my lifetime ). Portions may be small for some, but would definitely recommend!

Serious issue with ethics. They have one price on the menu and when you're getting rung up, a higher price appears on the cash register. When I asked them about it, the cashier was defensive and said he couldn't do anything about it. I asked for the manager which he protested and then eventually got her and she basically said it's the same issue but added that there's a delay with updating the menu after the cash register prices were updated. Both were unapologetic. Maybe it's a corporate issue but no customer should do business with unethical owners. See photos.

I orders the Gold Angus ground beef tacos which you have to order on groups of 2 or 3. They are pretty large so 2 is enough, I ordered 3... They were very slow on a Saturday when I came and it took longer than I thought it would to cook the order. The tacos look very good and the lime crema is amazing. I found them very good but the beef is a little salty and a little dry. Having said that I will come back as overall the meal was good and good tacos are hard to find in Philly.

There is only one reason this is losing a star because the tacos were fantastic. I got the Pork al Pastor tacos, and they were extremely tasty. They took a decent amount of time to prepare (I didn't order in advance) but that was okay as it meant that they would be fresh for when I ate them. I'm really surprised there was only one person working at peak dinner time on a weeknight. There was someone behind me who I know had to wait even longer than I did for their food. Still though, the food is very solid, and I'll be back again making sure I order in advance.

Tacos were pretty good. Interesting fusion concepts. Made fresh. Nothing incredibly special and a bit expensive, but good. Service was abysmal. Only one person working (that we could see) on a lunch shift. Completely ignored us for 10 minutes while we stood waiting at the register. Seemed upset we were ordering food. Doubt we'll go back.

So...I'm really regretful that I am writing this review after my second visit to Revolution Taco, because compared to my first meal there, this one was a relatively subpar experience. However, as I am fully aware that the extent of my disappointment was largely thr result of the mistakes I made in my approach to the business of eating the second meal, I am still rating Revolution Taco 4 stars overall. So...the first, much better eating experience, was an order of vegetarian tacos. In the good old days when it was still safe to have reckless dine-in experiences at restaurants, I stopped in one day with two friends for lunch, and we each got our own order of tacos. I'm pretty sure I had gotten the mushroom tacos, and one of the friends got an order of the BBQ cauliflower, so we were able to mix and match (not an option within a single order). I distinctly remember bright, exciting flavors, and two tacos were quite adequate for me as a lunch. I can't recall if I had any sauces on the side, but it's likely. Overall, for the quality, the quick service, and portion size, excellent prices too. So a really great first experience. The second experience, alas, not as wonderful as the first - that was the takeout on a Friday night that led to this review. But a number of reasons for the lesser experience, most of which were less shortcomings of the meal than of my own sequence of decisions: 1. I got a burrito. Clearly, if "Taco" is in the name, you figure that will be the superior option of the two, and in this case you would be correct. I really prefer burritos to tacos though, so I was hoping the burrito would be as good as the tacos I remembered- not so much. 2. I didn't get any sauces on the side. Big mistake. My burrito selection, smoked mushroom, was filled with a lot of rice, chunks of smoked portobello mushroom, some beans, a tiny bit of crema and a tinier bit of tomato. So it ended up being REALLY dry. I hate getting the little to-go containers of sauce, but really, that would have made for a much better eating experience here. 3. In spite of realizing after a few bites in the extent of mistakes 1 and 2, I made no attempt to try for any of a range of options to improve the meal - say, to slice up one of the tomatoes i had at home to go with half the burrito- and instead, like a mindless glutton, I sat and ate the entire burrito in one sitting. The dryness of the burrito was its own issue, and the smokiness of the mushrooms didn't really help with that. On the other hand, my partner got the chickpea veggie burger burrito and he was very happy with that, in spite of there also being a dry quality to his burrito too (no sauce for him either). So, lessons learned: 1. Don't pass on the sauces! 2. Chickpea veggie burrito instead of smoked mushroom. 3. Maybe skip burrito altogether and just get the excellent tacos.

Pretty yummy! I especially like the spinach and fontina empanada. The guac and salsa is good. The chips are tasty. For tacos, I tried the mushroom. I love smokey flavor (and these had a lot of it!) but they needed more acidity for balance. I want to try the cauliflower tacos next time! I ordered delivery and the food was ready super fast.

This is such a great taco place! There are so many globally inspired tacos and options. Taco bowls and burritos are also available to order, along with hot sauces. They have chocolate brownie desserts available too if you want a little sweet bite afterwards. My favorites were the roasted duck taco- made with a scallion pancake, so innovative! And the fried chicken taco. Both really delicious and perfectly seasoned. The curry chicken empanada was a delicious special!

Another great Yelp find! Easy to miss location between 20th&21st on Walnut. We ordered the homemade chorizo tacos, chicken tinga tacos, and Korean beef tacos, with a side of chips and salsa. The chips are homemade and the salsa very fresh. The Korean beef was so tender and flavorful. Our favorite for sure. The chicken tinga was likewise tender and flavorful. The chorizo had a nice spice level. All were topped with fresh ingredients (see pics). Very happy with our meals. Friendly service. Order at register and grab your order when ready. Very casual atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating.

Delicious tacos. The Korean beef tacos is spicy enough to give it a kick but not overwhelming that dominate the tacos. Generous portions of tender meat. You can choose between two or three tacos per order. I ordered takeout and the tacos were in environmentally friendly containers. The staff is friendly. The place is clean but not many seatings. Definitely come back to try different kinds

Experiencing a delicious taco is a true necessity in life. When working on the road, you always have to experience this necessity. Revolution Taco knocked it out of the park! They even produce chicken Tinga. For those who have not tried chicken Tinga, you are missing out. Take a taco, stuff it with Korean beef, and then add the homemade hot sauces and BOOM, you have pure awesomeness. Now, I'm a hot foods lover and pepper taster. This wall of peppers is pure magic.

My partner and I love tacos and rarely ever miss a taco Tuesday. This was the first time dining here for both of us. We were underwhelmed. The vibe is cool, LOVE the music they were playing. We are pescatarian so we ordered the spinach empanadas, the only fish option, grilled salmon, and the cauliflower and mushroom tacos. The salmon was very bland, the salsa on top was good but I wish the salmon was seasoned better! The mushroom was just a no for me. It was smoky and just not good. The cauliflower tacos were both of our favorite! Could do without the spinach empanadas. Nothing special. We were trying to hook our tacos up with hot sauce and they have none!!! The wall with all the decorative peppers and spices led me to believe there would be some great sauces to try. There were 3 - none were good. The guy who was working actually gave us a hot sauce that he created and it had a great kick. They should put that on the menu! Probably won't go back, unfortunately.

Lovely fast-casual spot to grab tacos! The women at the counter were super friendly and created a very pleasant takeout experience. Was excited that they had more than 1 vegetarian taco option and ended up trying both! Would highly recommend the smoked mushroom tacos even if you're not a vegetarian. The combination of mushrooms with avocado chimichurri sauce was so flavorful and overall delicious! Ask for extra hot sauce on the side and it will not disappoint!! Will definitely be back.

Revolution Taco is a fun and trendy taco joint in the Rittenhouse neighborhood. I ordered takeout from here on Grubhub during the pandemic, so I'm not sure how the dine-in experience would normally be. But the food was scrumptious and delicious. The food is more on the side of Americanized tacos as opposed to traditional Mexican cuisine, but it still hit the spot. I ordered their classic beef tacos - but this isn't your Old El Paso family taco night with just ground beef and shredded lettuce. The tacos were stuffed with various fillings and made for a satisfying lunch. Overall a great taco eatery I'd gladly visit again.

Tacos were very good....we were a group of 3 and we each got a different items with 3 tacos: chicken tinga, Korean beed tacos, and chorizo tacos. Out of the three items I liked the chorizo best as it had a nice but mild spice kick. This way we were able to mix and match...it was actually quite good. I'll definitely be back to try other things.

In general, revolution taco is a solid spot for a quick bite. I love how you order at the counter and sit down for those who want a faster, cheaper way to dine. The duck taco is by far my favorite.. it comes on a special thick taco shell, almost like a latke, and you only get one of them instead of two for $8. I don't see this taco on the website, so can't provide more details, but it's on the specials menu of tacos in the store. The BBQ spiced cauliflower tacos were a bit disappointing they need more spicy flavor. Bar Bombon has better cauliflower tacos. However I do really like the smoked pork pastor tacos at Revolution taco. The Mahi mahi tacos (seafood special) is OK. I prefer the Mahi tacos at Buena Onda. I also prefer how Buena Onda lets you mix and match tacos, Revolution does NOT. So overall I really do like Revolution taco and I eat here often. It's probably one of the better fast food taco joints in the Rittenhouse area. However compared to some other spots, it's just not my favorite. Go try it for yourself!

These guys ROCK tacos. Close your eyes and point to something on the menu because you can't go wrong. You're welcome!

Updating to give this place a more detailed review! It deserves it AND as I have eaten here more often I feel I have a better opinion of this place. To start, the staff is very kind and knowledgeable. That is always a plus when you walk into a place and feel welcomed. The food is a bit of a rotating door with my dietary restrictions. The fish they use changes weekly. This might make some people feel a bit annoyed but every time it is delicious. No matter how they present their weekly fish taco I always love it. Trying new things is wonderful! Don't get scared! Very small, incredibly cheap, delicious, hole in the wall with a multitude of options! I cannot wait to come back soon and enjoy whatever they have cooking up for me that week!

Finally tried the tacos here. It's a cute place in a great location. They have a respectably broad menu, including burritos and tacos. It's a *bit* pricey but quite tasty. Pork empanada so yummy. Mushroom tacos were flavorful especially for being vegetarian. My companions got the chorizo and the Korean beef tacos which both were well received. The have a nice variety of sauces to go with the meals. Interestingly, there is currently an avocado shortage so there was no guacamole available. It was the first time I heard about this and I hope it ends soon!

This taco joint was really satisfying. I ordered the Chipotle bbq brisket tacos and it was bomb! These tacos are not your ordinary Taco Bell tacos. The tacos at Revolution Tacks have some weight of them. The protein they used was pretty good quality rather than 50% real meat. As I picked up my taco for the first bite, it was pricey with meat juices. Yes, I said it. Meat juices. The brisket was tasty as is. You can add different sauces they had on the condiment section but I believe it was great in it's pure form. Honestly, I was still hungry after eating 3 tacos and a empanada but I felt satisfied as I walked around the city . The price tag is a little hefty with all four items being around $16 but I would recommend it if you wanna treat yourself something new. They have a good amount of options to choice from. Overall, probably gonna visit here again for more tacos.

Great little taco shop on walnut street. Ordered online and it was ready in 15 minutes. 4 oz Guacamole was really good. Tastes fresh and reminds me of chipotle guacamole. Got the Chicken Tinga Tacos, which were good. The guy at the counter was very nice and offered me some small salsas to go. I will definitely come back to try other items on the menu.

Checking this place out due to great Yelp reviews. This location is located in a busy cool spot of Philly. The decor is really nice but seating is limited (maybe 15-20 people). The cashier was just blah. Not mean but not friendly as I would expect from a higher priced lunch spot. Tried the duck tacos ($14 for 2) since I saw such positive reviews. The scallion pancake outside was tasty. I was not crazy about it. I'm not a duck eater so it may be me but not my favorite. Since you can't mix and match tacos my friend ordered the brisket tacos ($12 for 2) and we swapped a taco. I really enjoyed the brisket taco. It was a generous size but a bit greasy. I suppose from the meat. I can't imagine if I had to have it to go. Luckily we got there early to sit at a tab;e. They have a few Salas to choose from. I chose plain which was ok. Meals are prepared to order so it was about a 15-20 min wait. Had the fontina cheese empanada ($3). It was very tasty. Really loved it All in all I spent about $18 for lunch with no drinks. 2 tacos and 1 empanada. A bit pricy for lunch (for me) especially with no waitress service. There is definitely a following. The place was busy on a cold rainy winter day. I can only imagine the summer. Will I be back? Probably not.

The Revolution Taco truck was at the Pour the Core ciderfest at the Navy Yard this past weekend along with a number of other trucks and after much consideration we chose Revolution. My friends split a beef taco (I think) and an empanada, and I got 2 smoked mushroom tacos. It was $8 for 2 tacos or $11 for 3. Our initial response was that the tacos are HOT. There was a major kick, so if you are sensitive to heat you may want to stay away. I don't tend to like things *this* hot but it was so good that I powered through it. I ended up eating 1 1/2 of my 2 tacos before I had to cry uncle. My friends regretted eating the empanada first as it may have helped with their fire breathing. Afterwards, we chugged our waters and then ate the goldfish crackers we had brought as a palate cleanser. I would like to visit the storefront and see if I could get something less spicy, but I was happy with my selection anyway.

Was in the mood for tacos but wanted something a little different. I have heard of and passed by revolution taco many times but have never given them a try. I decided on getting a roast duck taco and a spinach empanada. The tacos seem to be a bit pricey, but they are fairly big and flavorful with the unique flavors. The food is freshly prepared as it took a bit to get the taco order prepared. The empanada was also yummy and cheesy - was warned that it would be hot, but I found it more lukewarm - perhaps due to me taking to long to devour the taco. Would come back to try additional taco options.

After having managed to start my day before sunrise on a bleary Sunday, I decided to treat myself to some tasty tacos during a late lunch. I had been meaning to try Revolution Taco's roast duck tacos for a while, so that was the first thing I said when they asked for my order. I also tried two of their specials that day: salmon tacos and a bison empanada. The food was made fresh and came out within 10 minutes. There were 5 very colorful sauces to choose from, including regular salsa, hot salsa, salsa verde, mango salsa, and coconut lime salsa. Curious, I had to try them all. I personally liked the hot salsa on everything, and thought the bison empanada tasted best with the coconut lime salsa. Everything was tasty. The duck tacos contained a generous amount of filling. Be warned that it is quite heavy, due to the deep-fried scallion pancake shell. If I hadn't skipped breakfast and been starving, I would have gotten full on half of the taco. The salmon tacos were also tasty. The salmon pieces were perfectly grilled and their savoriness was nicely balanced by fresh chunks of pineapple. The bison empanada was also good, though it was more of a snack item, filled only with seasoned ground bison (I don't remember if onions were in there). It was good, but I've had more creatively filled empanadas in Philly before. The staff was very friendly and the decor is clean and modern. In terms of quality, I am definitely a fan. Everything was fresh down to the very soft corn tortilla shells. It's a bit more expensive than average for tacos (though cheaper than Buena Onda), but definitely worth it for a treat.

Really solid food! Best pastor tacos i've had in Philly. They cane with sone tropical salsa which was great.

Tacos are my favorite thing and I Love this place! Things to try: Donkey Kick Ice Cream Sammich: they use Weckerly's chipotle cinnamon smoked chocolate ice cream with salted fudge brownies in the middle, hugged by house made cinnamon cookies. Has a bit of a kick! Swordfish Tacos: note that the fish changes in the fish tacos and that I just happened to have swordfish. I know they also have salmon from time to time. Chips & Guac/Pico: Chips are house made & perfect! Their verde: my favorite of the salsas they offer. All good things; I'll totally be back!

I found this place on yelp and was compelled to stop in because of the duck tacos. They did not disappoint! I got the duck tacos, the fish tacos, and the guacamole with chips. The duck tacos have a scallion pancake as the taco shell and a generous portion of pulled duck. It was so tasty! The scallion pancake was a little thick/tough to chew but delicious. The fish taco was also excellent. The fish seemed super fresh and had great toppings. The guacamole and chips were also excellent! The chips were incredibly fresh. They were thick and crispy, which is how I like them best. I would definitely recommend this place!

I like to think the guys from Revolution Taco were chilling in one of their successful food trucks and then the song "let's give em something to talk about" came on and then they turned to each other and said "no, let's give em something to TACO bout". And then they revolutionized the Rittenhouse taco scene with beauties like: A DUCK TACO WRAPPED IN A SCALLION PANCAKE. Take a second to let that sink in. Also topped with pickled oyster mushrooms and pickled cabbage. These are a bit pricier ($14 for 2) but totally worth it. Pork belly taco- also really good, a bit fatty but sauce and jicama slaw were good. ($8 for 2) Beef tongue and cheek taco- super tender and the kimchi and pickled jalapenos were a great touch. ($9 for 2) 3 tacos was a bit aggressive for 2 hungry ladies lunching but I have no regrets. #YOLO. Removing the outer shell made it kind of manageable but mostly just messy. $30 for 2 wasn't too bad for the amount of food and neighborhood, but no, these aren't authentic tacos, so don't expect it. I like that they have different toppings and the sauces were on point. Line gets pretty long around lunch time and there's a bit of lag time for the food to come out but that's to be expected. Order at the front, then snag a table and wait for your name to be yelled out rather than awkwardly hovering, they're pretty good at yelling.

Visited on a weekday around lunch time (1:00 pm). Fairly crowded. I ordered for 2 chicken tinga tacos to go. I got my order in less than 10 mins after ordering which was a good timing I'd say. The tacos were delicious, chicken was well seasoned and well cooked. Perfect balance of veggies and a perfect taco for warm weather. Please note, the tacos are huge and filling. 3 cheers just for that to go container (attached in the pic). Kept my food intact without messing up tacos. The only down side is they don't allow mix and match and the minimum number of tacos you can get is 2. So if you want to try out multiple options, either go with an starving empty stomach or take couple of friends with you.

Revolution is a simple option if you're considering something that is akin to a Tex-Mex craving at a pretty reasonable price. I think a good comparison to their "burrito bowls" is to think about what you might order at a national chain like Chipotle (~$11). Since I am from out of town, I had to go for the tacos on my first visit. I tried three pork tacos ($10), which were flavorful due to the pineapple topping. However, they were extremely greasy and not even the double corn tortillas (which weren't really toasted or very warm) would hold a full taco together. My wife and I ordered the chips, salsa, and guac (~$10) to share, and portion wise, it's a bit small. I would likely not get this again. While the chips were fresh, the guac is simply mashed avocados (no ingredients like onions, tomatoes, serrano peppers, garlic, etc.). The salsa was neither mild, medium, nor hot. It was more on the sweet side... Great location and friendly staff, but there's not much seating if it's crowded. Seems like this is a spot where a lot of people order and take their meals to-go.

The sweet and sour chicken tacos are so delicious. I highly recommend you stop here for some Empanadas as well. Happy taco Tuesday

I initially got tacos from a Revolution Taco food truck during one of the many street festivals that we have in Philly. My friend and I split an order of the fried fish and the carnitas tacos, so we got one of each. No lie - the fried fish was the best taco I've ever had. Since then, I've been to the physical location on 20th and Walnut twice... and both times left me wanting just a little bit more. Neither of the two flavor combos I got from the food truck is available on their regular menu, which is a shame. From their regular menu, I've had the ground beef (ordered the Korean beef to go but they accidentally gave us the ground beef instead) and the duck taco. Both were good, but nothing to write home about. I know some people do not like the double tortillas but I personally enjoy it as I feel my taco is less likely to burst open. They make your order fresh which is great, but there's no drink machine so everything comes in bottles. There is a small cooler of water available. I personally think it's quite pricey for a fast casual restaurant (three tacos is admittedly a better deal than just two) but fair given the Rittenhouse location. It's worth checking out if you're in the area but I likely wouldn't go out of my way. Unless it's the food truck in which case I will check out what they have on the menu!

First, I have to say that I love the concept of high-end tacos that your average person can enjoy. The menu has many different options that will appeal to a wide variety of people, from the picky "I only eat beef tacos" people to the adventurous foodie. I also love the choice of 2 or 3 tacos. Too many taco shops assume that everyone can finish 3 tacos, so kudos to Revolution Taco for implementing a choice. I ordered the weekly fish special, which happened to be black cod today (after they ran out of black cod, I heard that they were offering swordfish next... damn! I would've loved swordfish tacos). I expected tiny little tacos like the ones in El Rey, but these are much bigger and, dare I say, better. Lots of big pieces of fish filet all nicely grilled. The pineapple/pepper salsa was simply awesome. I also tried the mild tomatillo and medium sauces and they were on point. I'm definitely going to try this place again. Looking forward to trying the tongue and cheek tacos as well as the house-made chorizo. I like the vibe of this place, too. At 8:30pm or so, all of the seats were taken so it's good to see that others also know that this is a great go-to for good tacos.

So I wanted to break away from my usual Chipotle/Qdoba routine of burrito bowls, and I stopped by the neighborhood Revolution Taco (which also serves burrito bowls). Revolution is a nice little nook in the Rittenhouse Square neighborhood, and it smells nice once you walk in. But be warned - there is no drink fountain here; you'll have to order drinks by the bottle, and that means water also. And the cashier didn't endear a sense of welcome either; she literally just jumped over to the register and kinda starred blankly into space, until I verbalized an order. The chicken tinga burrito bowl I ordered did not allow me to leave with a full tummy, as I always do with Chipotle & Qdoba; but I did leave with an enjoyable fresh taste in my mouth. Perhaps the 3-taco entrees, with their more-filling tortilla shells, would be a better choice if someone was pretty hungry. It was difficult for me to tell if the chicken was all white meat or not, as it was chopped up pretty finely buried under the lettuce, and was partially covered with the salsa roja, lima créme, and rice. I will say that the chicken was moist and the grill gave it a nice, smokey flavor. The salsa roja had a really nice spice that Qdoba does not have. Also, that lima créme was a wake-up alarm for the taste buds that really hit a home run on the burrito experience. The saving graces for a $10 bowl that did not fill me up were the fresh flavors and supporting a neighborhood business. At some point I'd probably get an itch to try some of the other unique meats that Revolution Taco offers; but next time I'll opt for the traditional tacos.