Tortilleria San Roman

Always fresh and friendly bilingual staff serving authentic fare. Best tortillas and topos/chips for miles, by far!

Cheap, fresh, warm tortillas 😍 do not go to a big grocer for tortillas, chips, or pico de gallo, come here! They also accept credit card without a minimum On the weekends there's a taco stand that serves really delicious tacos

The best tortillas and tortilla chips! I try to stop by here every time in the neighborhood because store bought tortilla chips can’t cut it after you’ve had these locally made ones. Do yourself a favor and grab some pico and guacamole too.

I'm so glad we found this tortilleria! Fresh corn tortillas and salsa verde were a big hit with the family.

Fantastically fresh inexpensive tortillas. I love their fresh pico de gallo! They also have fresh chips, tostadas, cheeses and anything else you need for taco night. These friendly folks will take care of you.

As a chef I have made and ate a lot of Mexican food and I will say, Hands down best tortillas around, soft, tons of flavor, fresh, and warm, their salsa is equally as stunning, would love to see more of my restaurant friends buying their tortillas in for taco dishes.

I went there today for the first time hoping to get good tortillas. I ended up disappointed, and I'm still looking for good tortillas in Philly. These tortillas were "cartonudas" as we say in Mexico. If you don't know what that means, I'll give you a hint... "carton' = cardboard, so we use that term when tortillas resemble cardboard... hard and no taste. and they stay hard after warming them up. Maybe I got a bad batch but for me coming from far just to en up with a kilo of cardboard, it is not worth trying again.

Went here for a quick take out dinner with my boyfriend last week and was so pleasantly surprised that we are planning another visit soon, The Blue Corn Chips are by far the best crunchy and hot and spicychips I've ever had. Seasoned to perfection! Everything tasted fresh and their prices were excellent. Never thought I'd find such delicious Mexican food in Philadelphia. This place is just awesome. Did I mention the prices for everything on the menu is cheap. They have the best Tortillas and just perfection with loaded nachos. They only accept cash, no credit cards but there is an ATM right in the place.

I just happened to be in the Italian Market getting food with friends and stumbled upon this little corner shop without even noticing the name other than the word "tortilleria," and I thought, why not wander in because the idea of fresh-made tortillas sounded pretty cool. Honestly there wasn't too much to see inside other than a metal counter, but someone was at the counter and I asked what they had. I think it was near closing or something because it wasn't a whole lot, but I grabbed a pack of 15 corn tortillas for only $2. The next day I made some quesadillas with them and the tortillas were both cheaper and better than the store-bought corn tortillas I normally get. Plus, my pack had an extra tortilla totaling to 16 which was fun! I would love to go back to get tortillas the next time I'm in the area, and based on other reviews, it seems like the chips and tacos are absolutely worth trying.

What in the world. We stopped by our favorite tortilleria to get some stuff to make nachos at home, and we spotted this taco stand just outside the store, and it was mind blowingly good, and I'm from Texas. Just amazing, so tender and flavorful.

The aroma of fresh tortillas, yum. The warmth of the fresh tortillas, yum. The service was quick. The experience of seeing the tortillas made is priceless. This was such a unique experience I had a tortilla on the spot. Great presentation of items sold. 30 for $3 for tortillas Guacamole is uniquely delicious. I will absolutely visit on a regular basis. I love supporting local, small businesses.

I'd tried and remembered this tortilleria years ago and felt in the mood for fresh corn tortillas this visit. Unfortunately, I was really disappointed in the tortillas! Sure, they were fresh and warm when I got them but when I tried one once I got home, the texture was dry and the edges already hardening. Don't know if this is a bad batch but even steaming them didn't make them soft and pliable :(

Finding freshly made tortillas in Philly is much harder than finding freshly made tortillas in Texas. We've just been getting store tortillas from Wegmans or Costco. Happy to find this place! Their store is very simple - they don't sell flour tortillas, only corn tortillas. The price is amazing. They have tortilla chips, guac, salsa, sauces - selections you can purchase to level up your taco game. It's located conveniently in the Italian Market so you can easily pick up your produce and tortillas in one go!

This place is super authentic. They have a ton of home made tortilla, guacamole, chips, salsa. The chips are pretty amazing. They are thick enough that they don't break. My friend hosted a nacho party and boy those chips were still crispy after being submerged in cheese and chicken. The guacamole might be something people might want to watch out for because it was full of spice. The spice level creeps up on you but eventually a big cup of water is need for the burn.

I worked at an authentic Mexican restaurant for years and was spoiled from all of our homemade tortillas, chips, salsas, etc. so when I moved to Philly, I was looking for a new place to satiate my hankering for these items. My friend introduced me to Tortilleria San Roman and instructed me to eat a (warm) tortilla as soon as I walked out of the store. I'm happy to report I have been passing this tradition on to all of my friends when we go. I honestly always forget the cross streets it's on, but you can hear their tortilla machine squeaking from a block away so follow that noise to the promise land. Amazing chips for $7 for 32 oz (or a smaller bag as well) that take forever to get stale because they're so fresh (or maybe I'm just eating them too quickly?). A dozen fresh corn tortillas for less than $2 (1/2 kilo)?? Buy a whole kilo (or 4), and you won't regret it. You can make homemade chips with the leftover tortillas or rejuvenate them by warming them up. They also sell sopes, which freeze easily for whenever you need them. Awesome pico and guac (with a kick) obviously. If that's not enough, you can purchase a variety of cheeses, beans and jarritos (Mexican sodas). If Tortilleria San Roman didn't exist - all jokes aside - I would not be alive right now. They are my lifeline, and they should be yours too. *They are also on Mercato so you can get their amazing food delivered to your door while you practice ~social distancing~*

So, so delicious. There's no comparison between grocery store tortillas like Mission and the fresh, warm tortillas from a tortilleria. It is worth the trip to 9th Street Curbside Market. In fact, there's no reason to get tortillas or tortilla chips anywhere else. I've been a few times to pick up tortillas and always end up with something else like chips, Mexican cheese, and salsa. The tortillas are what I've been chasing in my own attempts at making homemade tortillas: soft, pliable, and with fresh corn taste. Like any quality fresh bread made without tons of preservatives, these are best eaten the same day they are made/bought.

The first time I went here I tried to get chips + fresh tortillas + guac but some kind of miscommunication with the masks etc led me to only getting chips and guac. They speak kind of quietly every time I come here which makes it a little hard to tell what the price is etc but it is what it is. Their guac is spicy but I rarely notice it until I'm a few chips in. If you have friends who can't handle like black pepper or something don't have them eat it haha. The red salsa will kill you and I'm not alone in this experience as I read these other reviews. I will try the green salsa and pico one day which will probably suit my wimpy tastebuds better hahaha. I still am trying to get through my red salsa very slowly in small quantities but it is like fire even if you just get a few drops on rice or your chip. It has a fruity flavor but the spice is what gets you. I'll try to off it on my dad with his spice tolerance but we'll see if he can take the heat lol. Oh, and their chips are good, crunchier than I expected though (much crunchier than your grocery store Tostitos). I haven't actually tried their fresh tortillas but will eventually especially considering the price is wonderful.

I was making homemade crunchwraps and needed tostadas. Harder to find than you might think, even at the giant grocery stores I occasionally visit in the 'burbs. That said, I knew exactly where I'd find them in Philly, so I sent my husband on a mission to Tortilleria San Roman, where he secured a fat stack. The tostadas are perfectly crunchy and ideal for recipes, or breaking apart and dipping into every last queso/salsa/hot sauce you've accumulated during this crazy year. The bonus was getting to support a local business, even whilst cooking my own dinner for a change.

Delicious fresh tortillas, 30 for $3 corn tortillas. They do take card. Got a large pico, tortilla chips, and guacamole as well. The guacamole is not for the faint of heart. It is very spicy. The pico is delicious! Impressed with a rare 5 star establishment.

Super fresh and cheap tortillas as they are made from the machine in the store. You can choose between 15 or 30 tortillas. I recommend enjoying it the same day because it gets dry after you put it in the fridge.

So cool. Fresh tortillas made every day. It's a small storefront but you can watch them make the tortillas while you peruse the shelves or wait for your order. Make sure you keep your tortillas wrapped and air sealed when you get them home or they'll dry out. If you're in the Philly area and craving fresh tortillas this is your spot. One package is about 30 tortillas.

Best tortilleria around! They make the tortillas fresh everyday. You can opt for the fresh tortillas or by their chips (which I am addicted to). While they may be more expensive than any store bought ones, nothing else compares. They also offer fresh salsas, pico de gallo, and guacamole! All of which are pretty good too. You cannot go wrong with anything here. Best of all, they're super nice and friendly. P.S. I love their blue corn chips too, but they only make them on the weekends!

Amazing chips, torillas, and salsas to go. Literally the best part of having taco night at home is being able to pick up ingredients from here for an awesome dinner. Fairly inexpensive for what you get! And defintiely worth checking out!

If you want fresh, authentic homemade corn tortillas then this is the spot. Their tortilla chips and salsa are also great. It's a tiny shop so they don't carry much but if you like to make quesadillas or nachos this is the place.

The tortillas and guacamole are very good. I have an issue with the man behind the counter having his mask pulled down even though there is a sign on the door stating that masks are required for customers. All 3 customers inside had their masks on. I almost did not go in but parking was a pain so I decided to anyway. It's also obnoxious that he asked me to use Venmo instead of card. Merchant fees are tiny. Give me a break. Just do cash only then, maybe they do I'm not sure.

Tortillas here simply awesome. Freshly made tortillas, tortilla chips they are perfect. Price is great. Authentic corn home made tortillas and chips.

The best handmade tortillas were amazing. I used them the same day to make tacos and they were so good. First time coming to this establishment and will be coming back. They also have salsas and pico de Gallo.

Like others have said, fresh tortillas at a reasonable price and an alternative to grocery store bought corn tortillas. The homemade chips were also good.

Very good fresh hot tortillas at a decent price! They also have house made chips and salsas! Surprisingly they accept credit card for even a charge of $5! Win win.

If you're in Philly and you buy your tortillas from the grocery store, you're doing it wrong. Their tortillas will make your meal so much better. I appreciate that they stock pantry items as well. I recommend leaving with some Valentina and Sidral Mundet (apple soda) in addition to tortillas.

As someone longing for the return of international travel to Mexico, Tortilleria San Roman is a staple in the Italian Market latin food scene. I prepare a delicious pico de gallo but walking in and out with a tub of theirs is equally satifiying. Their salsa verde and chips are the starters in our Saturday morning chilaquiles. Prices high if you're living on pesos but more than fair with US$. I love tortilla's and tlacoyos and until i find another spot that's more convenient, this is my jawn!

Delicious and cheap! Authentic corn tortillas, delicious chips, awesome pico de gallo and guacamole. I got a big bag of chips, pico and guac for only $11. Chips are a bit hard than I expected. Very crunchy.

This small store front mass produces corn tortillas all day, every day. If you aren't interested in buying, go in and experience the production process as it's pretty cool. They have one large machine where they load in the corn dough and out comes tortillas. They serve them to you wrapped in paper and you can buy 1/2 kilo which is about 12 or a full kilo of 24ish. Super cheap too- half kilo is $1.25. They also make their own chips and have Mexican sodas and a few other food items for sale. You will want to eat the corn tortillas just as they are- warm and delicious!

I thought that this place was a restaurant. I saw 5 stars and the pictures of tacos and made my way there. Thankfully the staff are really nice and helped us. They gave us fresh tortillas samples. We purchased a large bag of tortilla chips and guacamole. I highly recommend it Imagine how amazing it would be if this place was a taqueria.

Located on a corner of the Italian market, this is a great little tortilla shop. The minute you walk in, you can smell the fresh corn flour tortillas being made. You can also watch them making the tortillas. We got a small bag of tortilla chips for $1.50, and they were some of the best tortilla chips I've ever had. The dip was a little expensive, so we decided against it, but I wish I got a larger bag of chips. I definitely recommend this place for some fresh tortillas!

The only place to go for fresh tortillas and salsas. I try to always keep the green sauce in my fridge to throw on top of meals or into beans for that extra kick. Don't walk by this place!

This place is my go to for Taco Night which we take very seriously in my house. The chips, the pico, salsa Verde, Fresh made Tortillas. They never have guacamole anymore which is sooooo good. However they sell perfect Avocados so you can make your own

I order freshly made tortillas every weekend for my tacos & they make all the difference. Love love love them!

Unreal how good the tortillas and chips are from here. I will walk as far as I have to for their tortillas and chips. They are located in a small corner shop in the middle of the Italian market and they crank out tortillas all day long. The second you open the door, you are seduced by the beautiful aroma of fresh tortillas popping out onto the conveyor belt setup they have for the tortilla press. I never go in there without getting a bag of chips, and they sell you a ton of tortillas for the price. They supply a lot of the restaurants in the city with their tortillas and chips, and thank the lord for that because they are outstanding.The red salsa is also straight fire. It is so intense, but its a really great flavor. Over and over and over again, that's when I will be back. I seriously could eat a whole bag of the chips and a pound of the tortillas every day. If you haven't tried it, you really need to, you wont regret it.

Amazing. Authentic. Way more valuable than what you pay. There's nothing else to say. If you need tortillas please go there.

One of the big surprises within the 9th Street Market this place is fantastic. Absolute highlight is the chips, they're crispy, fresh, and just hands down some of the best I've ever had -- even better than most restaurant chips. While you're here though, don't miss out on the fresh tortillas and the salsas. You can get a big pack of tortillas for a pretty fair price and they'll last you at home throughout the week. The salsa's are almost all pretty spicy, but great to pair with those amazing chips. Service here is also excellent, I've often found myself lucky enough to get some hot tortillas free fresh off the machine and, whoah, they're amazing. I would highly recommend you come by here if you're in the area, remotely thinking about buying chips from anyone nearby for day to day use, or planning for a party where you want to have some of the best tortillas and chips to add to your spread. So good!

This place is another gem in the Italian Market. 30 fresh and delicious corn tortillas for $2.25?! There is no better way to perfect taco night. Plus, they make fresh tortilla chips to go. I went there yesterday to get some things to host taco night, and I will never have another taco night without stopping here first. The corn tortillas were still warm! That's how fresh they were. Everyone was raving about the tortillas and the chips. I also got a pico de gallo and guacamole. They were also fresh and delicious. This is a perfect place to stop before dinner or a party to make it even better. The prices are so affordable. I highly recommend this place.

Tortilleria San Roman you are really fantastic, I had a spectacular experience here yesterday. Loved the atmosphere, and style of the decor. I was very impressed with Kilo, it was prepared perfectly. Amazing food. The team was very welcoming and service is amazing. Definitely check this place out.

This place makes a business of doing nothing else besides churning out fresh corn tortillas, so you know they have to be BOMB. I was walking through Philly's Italian Market and snuck a peek inside, strictly out of curiosity. One of the guys behind the counter caught me looking and insisted that I come in and try one. He pulled out a stack of tortillas and they were still hot and SO flavorful. One bite, and my mind and tastebuds were instantly transported back in time to childhood, when I had a Guatemalan best friend, whose mom made fresh tortillas just like these. There's no ambiance or decor, just amazing tortillas that are $2 per kilo. (AKA: 2.2 pounds, AKA: about 2 dozen tortillas, AKA: a huge stack)

Chips awesome n amazing. But I ordered wrong... I ordered chips and tostadas with no type of meats

Great little shop for you to purchase all the ingredients that you can't find in a store for you to make a true authentic Mexican meal. Fresh tortillas wafting in the air, and then you get to try one to boot. SOLD !! Now I have said this before , my wife makes all these things, fresh tortillas ( my friends had the pleasure of trying). Now that we have been in here she can get the ingredients she needs that she can't find else where. Great tortilla chips, great flavor to them, and the Salsa had an amazing kick to it. I had a lovely lady and guy behind the counter rap off in Spanish (my wife enjoyed this) and then I was handed a warm tortilla where this lovely lady had a spoon full of Salsa spread over it. My wife smelled it with the words "pica " coming out , this means hot/ spicy hot, with a kind way she declined. Myself, I was all about it, went in for the kill, 5 seconds later I was looking for a glass of milk. Amazingly great flavors minus the intense heat I was experiencing, we ended up buying both versions of salsa to go with the fresh tortilla, and tortilla chips. Wifey also grabbed some more things as I noticed, looks like we will be doing tamales at home which is another great dish. Great store, friendly amazing staff that makes you feel at home. Great Salsas to try with fresh made corn tortillas (Also have white corn tortilla which is also great). You will not break the bank here for a little over 2 lbs (basically a Kilo) of tortillas you will pay a WHOPPING 2 DOLLARS !! Other than parking this is a great little shop, with a great group to go with.

How did I pass you by some many times over so many years Tortilleria San Roman. One stop shop for everything tortilla. The FRESHEST tortillas, chips and salsa at the best price point by far. My brother asked me stop by "That Place" on the strip and I was like "whaaaat?". Little corner store offering Mexican Staples - Tortillas and Salsa. I picked up the red salsa & small bag for my afternoon snack - FIRE in my mouth. I like the spice no diggity doubt but this one is like ghost attack. Let it set in for about 30 seconds and pass me a gallon of milk. Enjoyed the entire container ;-)

Pleasant surprise over the weekend: in addition to the regular white corn ones, they make blue corn tortillas on the weekends. The blue corn tortillas taste more or less the same when you buy them, but when I roasted them slightly, they tasted better than the white corn ones! The red salsa I bought today was a little less hot than the last time ~6 months ago. It is *perfect* now.

TSR is a tiny store front in the heart of the Italian market. I had to check it out since it's gluten free and mostly vegetarian. Their items are made from very simple, wholesome ingredients. I purchased a package of six of the tiacoyos - black beans with an outer corn tortilla shell for $4.75. I had asked about the best way to eat them. They said that they were okay to eat as is or I could cook them. They were dry and somewhat tasteless as is, but the next day, I pan fried and topped them with my own home made guacamole and salsa. They tasted like a meal that you would have at an upscale Mexican restaurant. Also got a case of mangoes right outside their door for $5 that will make an excellent salsa. Wish that I had known about this place sooner!

O freaking le. So good. So cheap. So dangerous. $1.25 for 1/2 kg of fresh, still warm, freshly pressed tortillas. Hubs said he felt Tony Montana ordering in this measurement. :) You can't beat the prices or the taste. I'll NEVER buy bland store bought again. Why would anyone with this place right here? Making them myself while fun, isn't always easy on our busy Taco Tuesdays so this is our new go to. We also got chips and guac too (totally unnecessary but I just had to try them they looked so good). The smallest bag (quart size) of crispy, delicious chips was $1.75 and creamy guac was the most expensive thing in the place coming in at a whopping $4.50. It was very spicy, but still very delicious. You may just see me here every Tuesday. (Covers eyes).

When I saw that Tortilleria San Roman was the number one rated business in Philadelphia, I knew I had to see why. Me and my boyfriend go to the Italian Market quite frequently for groceries, and you definitely have to stop here if you are in the neighborhood! 100% amazing. We have had the chips, and salsa, as well as the tortillas. Everything is made right in the store, sometimes you can actually see them making the fresh tortillas. The red sauce is exactly what my boyfriend has been looking for. It is really spicy, but not chunky at all, very smooth texture. They sell everything by the kilo or half kilo. If it just for 2 people I would suggest the half kilo. We didn't realize how many a kilo was until we bought it! Very inexpensive. Seriously! Try this place, I now understand why it is the #1 spot in Philadelphia!

We've been coming here for years now, and I guarantee that there are no better tortilla chips anywhere. I have family from all over the state who demand I bring multiple bags every time I come to visit. They just installed a new tortilla machine that doubled their output, and I'm really happy that this nice family has been so successful. Everything they make is simple, but delicious. It's also great that they aren't gouging people now that it's so well known.

Let me start off by saying that I frequent this place at least once a week because their chips and Pico de Gallo are amazing. However, today's experience was horrendous and makes me question if I'll ever go again. I paid for my chips and pico but immediately dropped the Pico from the counter. A complete accident. The woman showed no empathy towards the situation and didn't try to help me clean up the mess. Instead, a lovely customer helped me. When I politely asked if I could have another Pico given the situation and how often I come I hoped she'd cut me a break. Nope! She also yelled at the customer who was also trying to come to my defense. She scoffed at the idea despite my plea. Instead, she suggested I buy another $7 pico. I understand it's a business but I'm also there to support that business quite often. The lack of empathy and lack of trying to keep a customer happy will make me question if I ever go back.

Not much to add. Great chips, pico de gallo, fresh tortillas.

They made great homemade tortillas. If you grew up around homemade tortillas then you will be happy to find they are doing it right. That being said, its as good as a freshly made tortilla can be. Nothing more and nothing less. The 5 stars is for consistency and quality. It is cool to watch if you have never experienced it! They use a machine that flattens out the tortillas. They also make yummy tortilla chips but I have often found them to be super hard and almost painful to eat on occasion. They have cheeses, an assortment of salsas etc at the counter in addition to various mexican items for sale. If your recipe ever calls for cotija or another variety of white mexican cheese, they have it!

Delicious! Particularly enjoy the bag of chips that are half blue corn. Certainly taste fresh. Super crispy and sturdy. Awesome that the little corn tortillas are served warm. They have salsa and guacamole (plus drinks and a few packaged items) but aren't a restaurant fyi...I was confused seeing the pictures posted on Yelp but that was people's own creations. Small shop but take credit cards!

My one regret leaving this great town is not taking a stack of these tortillas with me. Perfectly balanced and warm out of the machine. This corner shop is small yet mighty and I totally get the hype. They sell an array of salsas in addition to delicious corn tortillas and chips - by far the best I've ever had. A stop not to be missed if you are strolling in the Italian market.