South Philly Barbacoa Restaurant

Location is off the street with seats outside. These d@mm tacos are SOOOOOOO FREAKING GOOD!!!!!!! Oh wow! Come here for authentic tacos!!!! Muy delicioso y la carne jugosa!!!!

We got the 1 kilo option and tried all 3 option of barbacoa, pancita, and vegan tacos along with an order of the cheese quesadillas. The meal was authentic: the meat was tender and juicy on the tacos, and it was some of the best cheese quesadillas we’ve ever had. I would suggest arriving early as parking spots in the neighborhood may be limited.

Came for the barbacoa, but there are specific days/hours for it. Friday thru Monday until 4pm. No matter, I had the house made chorizo tacos and they were awesome! Will be back for the lamb

Yummy lamb barbacoa tacos and the service is exceptional

I had high expectations, with the vaunted titles of award winning barbecoa, and authentic Latino flavor for South Philly Barbecoa. I was sadly disappointed in the food offering, service, and overall environment. The $50 spent here was worth it to avoid this place at all costs in the future. Finding the place is a task unto itself, since they advertise themselves as “South Philly Barbecoa” The only thing that says South Philly Barbecoa is a small 8x11 paper sign on the front door Otherwise the business signs and advertising is listed as CASA Mexico Not sure if they have an identity crisis or just double booking for the I.R.S. Kind of weird, but whatever……, after asking around was able to get directions from other business next to them lol. On entry you’re greeted by the suffocating and blistering wall of heat that screams owners don’t want to run the air conditioners. STAFF DOES NOT SPEAK ENGLISH!!! Not a single one was able to take an order from my English speaking “Anglo” friends As a fluent Spanish speaker this was not a deal breaker for me, but having to translate for my party and the surrounding tables was. The salsa chip appetizer was more cheese powder mess and crumbs than edible. The 2 Mexican Bottle Coke’s I bought were lukewarm