Tequilas Casa Mexicana
Mexican restaurant · Rittenhouse
1602 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Highlights
Creative regional Mexican food, rose petal margaritas, elegant space
Creative regional Mexican food, rose petal margaritas, elegant space
"After a fire-related closure in 2023 that resulted in a full redesign, Tequilas is back and better than ever. You’ll find classic Mexican dishes like Caesar salad (which was founded in Tijuana), cochinita, chile relleno, enchiladas suizas, and more. Stay tuned for the upcoming arrival of La Jefa, a new bar and all-day cafe in the back." - Ernest Owens
"After two years and extensive renovations following a fire, Tequilas is back. The upscale Mexican restaurant in Rittenhouse still has its Spanish-Colonial aesthetic and custom artwork (looking at you, Tree of Death). And it’s lost none of its love from the after-work crowd–they’re back in full force, guzzling the dangerously delicious margaritas (the rose petal is a standout). But the run-of-the-mill aguachile, creamy enchilada, and carne a la tampiqueña with an overcooked tamale are just okay, and don’t really warrant the price tag (mains start around 35 bucks a pop). It is worth the trip for nostalgia, however. Or to get drunk with corporate bros and their dads. Whatever floats your boat. photo credit: GAB BONGHI photo credit: CANDIS R. MCLEAN photo credit: CANDIS R. MCLEAN photo credit: GAB BONGHI photo credit: CANDIS R. MCLEAN" - Candis R. McLean
"A pioneering Mexican restaurant in Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, originally opened in 1986 and known for its elegant regional Mexican dishes. After a fire in 2023, it reopened with a fully rebuilt kitchen and updated dining room, featuring colorful tiled flooring from Guadalajara." - Maddy Sweitzer-Lamme
"During the summer, all of your coworkers suddenly seem to think that Thursday is the beginning of the weekend, which can make for some tough Friday mornings in the office. Fortunately, you’ll only have to spend a few hours staring blankly at your unopened emails until you can refuel with some enchiladas and maybe even some frozen margaritas. Plus, because it’s located off the main Rittenhouse stretch, it’s quiet and kind of hidden - meaning that once you’ve finished off the last bite of mole, you can head home and spend the rest of the night in bed with your dog." - sydney mcelwee
"For nearly 40 years, Mexican restaurant and bar Tequila’s in Rittenhouse was constantly buzzing with servers flying to and from the kitchen, attending to guests chatting and laughing over shared plates of enchiladas, chiles rellenos, and antojitos. Then a fire ripped through the restaurant in February 2023, affecting the community and raising questions about the future of the restaurant in the now-popular dining neighborhood." - Alisha Miranda
