Messy has been to this delightful joint several times for their vegetarian burrito and Huevos a la Veracruzana (over-easy eggs with beans, sour cream, cheese, onions and poblano green peppers), and each time, she found herself full and satisfied, but not too full, the way some Mexican restuarants leave her. We've had dinner together here a few times now, and Picky has found himself similarly impressed.
Picky's had two gigantic burritos, one grilled steak and one chorizo, and both lived up to the hype. The burritos are gigantic, but not overstuffed, just enough to fill you up plus another bite or two (at least for our apetites). There are good, fresh chips served with two kinds of spicy salsa: salsa verde and chipotle. The guacamole, which comes with cheese sprinkled on it, is a cooling companion to spicier dishes, but it can make for awkward eating, as the chips are placed on top of the guac, not underneath. In addition to the standard fillings, the vegetarian burrito has huge chunks of avocado and occassional peas, which make for a pleasant surprise. It's BYOB, but if you don't want alcohol there are plenty of drinks to choose from, including all kinds of flavors of jarritos and Coke in the original glass bottles.
The ingredients are all pretty cheap: iceberg lettuce, American cheese, but it makes for an authentic, filling but not overwhelming, not greasy meal.
Above is a shot of one of their burritos ordered for take out. This one is Picky's steak burrito. They pack up the burritos nicely in aluminum foil for the heat and some parchment paper to hold. They're also kind enough to include small containers of their homemade spicy salsas.
Messy ****1/2
Picky ****
The final word: Delicious, authentic and affordable Mexican food.
908 Washington Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19147
215-465-1440
7 days per week, 7am-Midnight
that sounds real good thanks
This place keeps me alive almost singlehandedly these days.
I recommend the Enchiladas Verdes, Tacos Al Pastor, and the Especial de la Casa (over easy eggs, chorizo, tomatoes, onions, jalapenos). Did I mention the enchiladas verdes?
Wohoo! my favorite Mexican (as in real mexican food, none of that texmex stuff) place!
The Tacos de Carnitas are also good, specially with a glass of Agua de Horchata…too bad they don't have Birria or else i'd be there every weekend.
I have to agree with Luna– love the tacos de carnitas with some horchata. yum yum! Great place.
I've never had bad food at this place! I like the Pico de Gallo and the tacos.
What's not to LOVE? This place is dangerously close to my home. Glad to see it get some positive squak!
Veracruzan is the BEST place for mexican food in this city. I like the grilled steak in any of their dishes, it has the subtle taste of maple syrup and I'm just nuts for it.
I absolutely love this place! The pork tacos are fabulous, simple and loaded with cilantro and onions. The salsa verde they give is the best I have ever had, I have tried to recreate at home but can't even come close I need their recipe!
Don,t forget.
LOS TAQUITOS DE PUEBLA just around on the corner.
1149 s. 9st.
215 910 9270
Tacos al pastor and Tacos arrachera the Best.
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