I went back with friends to Los Camaradas weeks following their opening. So thankful to report all the kinks have been worked out. The service was amazing. The food delicious. I will definitely be returning.
(4)
Double R.
Nice decor, pork belly tacos were good but any good Mexican place needs to have carnitas.
(3)
Natalie N.
Stopped in for an afternoon snack. Three of us tried various takes on the margarita and no one was disappointed (classic, mango, and some spicy salty Diablo). Tacos were Delilah. And the owner was out fillig water cups, welcoming people to the new spot! Best of luck to the new owners of this spot. I'm definitely coming back.
(4)
Jesse B.
This place rocks! Great service, and food was delicious! I ordered the pork belly tacos with rice and refried beans. It was soo good I ordered seconds, no joke...Great addition to our area, reasonably priced, awesome ambiance! Love love love
(5)
Brad M.
I think this is hands down my favorite Mexican restaurant in Philly. Just went tonight for the first time and am already looking forward to a return visit.
(5)
Lia B.
Omg I love it here. The guacamole is amazing! They have a great menu with a lot of vegan options and the drinks are nice! They really did a lot with the space and with the atmosphere! My boyfriend and I live around the corner so it's such a treat to be able to grab a beer or a marg and some chips and guacamole and sit outside and have a little night to ourselves. I love everything about this place! I do wish they would offer a tofu or seitan option & Daiya cheese for the nachos - but I'm hoping the more i go in there and ask- the greater my chances!
(5)
Ryan G.
Quick little history lesson--in the last 8 years, this location has been a host to AT LEAST 3 different restaurants before Los Camaradas came about, and they all sucked. And I mean really sucked. So to see Los Camaradas spring up here wasn't exactly the most exciting news for the neighborhood. I definitely wasn't the only one to think: "Gee, let's see how long this place lasts!" But little did this Graduate Hospital neighborhood realize what a staple Los Camaradas was about to become. If you want some really good Mexican food for a decent price, you should probably try this place out. But if you want to experience the best nachos you'll have in your entire life, you need to try their Nachos with Short Rib added. They're made with 3 different types of cheeses perfectly layered over home made tortilla chips, with a mix of black beans, crema, jalapeños, pickled red onion, and of course topped with a mound of short rib. I'm telling you--these nachos are life changing-ly delicious. Get after it. You won't be disappointed.
(5)
Becca F.
Hands down, the best nachos I've ever had in my life. The servers are incredibly educated about tequila and food. Staff is very contentious about gluten free. The manager (?) of the restaurant is fantastic at her job. I can't say enough nice things about her. Bonus-- the entire menu is gluten free except mole sauce!
(5)
Michelle C.
I am pumped to have Los Camaradas so close to where I live! I've had dinner there three times so far and I'm loving what Joe and Theresa have brought to the neighborhood. I'm a huge fan of margaritas and the ones served at Los Camaradas are delicious and on point. They use quality ingredients, nothing fake, and you can taste the difference. They go down easy. They also have a nice beer selection including a pilsner on draft named after the restaurant which pairs perfectly with the food. Speaking of the food, I love that they have a nice mix of guilty pleasure foods as well as some items that lean towards the healthier side. Their nachos are on point, and I personally love the oozy cheese that they use in addition to all of the other great toppings. The tortilla soup is definitely a favorite, and I really enjoyed the Los Camaradas salad topped with shrimp on my most recent visit. I've also had the chuleta de puerco: thick slices of perfectly seasoned lean pork served with black beans and plantain rice. I'm looking forward to trying brunch and am crossing my fingers for happy hour, because the only thing better than a margarita is several margaritas at a discount.
(5)
Sherry H.
Made the trip here with my roommates on a random night when one was witnessing a full-on taco craving, and I was desperate for a margarita with my recent entry into 21-dom. We all got tacos - pork belly, chicken, and fish. I pretty much just stuck with mine, which was pretty eh. It's no SoCal taco, but what am I supposed to expect out of a Philly taco joint? I did like my little pickled carrot salad on top of the tacos, though. Maybe I'm just disappointed because the pork belly wasn't fatty enough. We also split chips and guac, and I appreciated the variety they gave - I think there were plaintain chips, regular ...and then I forgot the third already. In any case, the guacamole tasted incredibly fresh, so that was a good start. All in all though, I felt that the quality was meh and the prices too high. I don't really think I'll be back with so many other new taco places in town.
(3)
Paul L.
I forgot how good this place was until I are at a Bucks County place with pretensions to good food and urban hipness. That said; this is probably a 4.5 star place, but seriously everything we ate and drank at our table of 4 was very good to excellent, starting with amazing nachos. Service was friendly and helpful. Noise levels (Sunday evening) were moderate and fine for conversation. Prices fair. Decor pleasant. Not the best in Philly, but a nice, neighborhood place indeed.
(5)
Eric M.
Pretty good tacos, not great but good. The homemade hot sauce is awesome. Very good service. A nice experience all around. Price point seems a bit high but the daily deals would keep me coming back
(4)
Kelly G.
Let me start off by saying before tonight I regarded Tecate as a brother to Lionshead- nothing special and only drank in basements. Randomly ordered it here and it was served with a lime and their chicken nachos. Best meal and service of the month, the staff here is amazing at what they do and the presence they bring to a meal is incredible.
(5)
Cara S.
Chips and salsa on the table as soon as we sat down. Staff was super attentive. Fish tacos, soup, salad, and dessert was excellent! Welcome to the neighborhood.
(5)
Brendan L.
Food is fantastic. Pork belly, guacamole, nachos all top notch, and the drink selection is fantastic. Service needs work sometimes but let me tell you they know, when they have been slow have gotten comped drinks. If the service keeps improving this will be my favorite neighborhood bar.
(5)
Yla A.
This was our first time here. We have been to the two previous restaurants that were located here and were excited to have a Mexican place closer to home. Definitely pricey but overall good. The margaritas was nicely balanced which makes them dangerous. Chips and salsa as soon as you sit down but we opted for the guac and trio of chips along with the short rib enchilada and chuleta de puerco. Good amount of short rib. The pork was done nicely but the plantain rice was a little sweet for my liking. It would have been better with regular rice.
(3)
John W.
This is a very odd restaurant for two reasons. I will break it down and do my best to only share facts instead of opinions. 1) This is a neighborhood bar that has way over priced entries and drinks 2) None of the servers know anything about authentic Mexican Tacos The menu looks like this place may be serving up some authentic/traditional tacos, however when my plate came out it was short a few ingredients. I was missing cilantro, limes, and salsa. My taco came out with chicken, feta, and cabbage, all good things, just not a complete taco. When I asked the waitress for limes and cilantro, she gave me this very confused look as if it was odd that I would ask for those things. I told her that traditional mexican tacos come with limes and some type of spicy salsa or at least flavoring and cilantro. She came back with two tiny cut lime pieces and said, "it looks like we are out of cilantro which is why the cook didn't put any on your tacos" I understand restaurants run out of things once in a while, however it would be nice of them to tell me in advance so I can make different selection. It took her over 5 minutes to bring me the limes and find out about the missing cilantro, and when I finally ate my tacos I found that the chicken was dry and virtually flavorless. They get two stars instead of one star for the following reasons 1) The waitress was very nice, despite not knowing anything about Mexican food 2) The hot salsa was bomb! I may try this place again just for their salsa, however other than that I would say away until they lower their prices, after all it is a neighborhood bar! You want folks who live near buy to be regulars; that wont happen if you are charging $10 for a sub par taco plate
(2)
Jennn H.
Bangin happy hour. Totally getting the nachos next time they look huge and awesome. Had the pork belly tacos and veggie tacos--both delish and $6 for happy hour portions. My marg hit the spot and $4 HH beers on draft made this an awesome stop for a belated cinco de mayo :) (I don't know WTF Is up with the one star reviews... Come here and help give this spot the Cred it deserves!)
(5)
PRiya S.
Sports bar like atmosphere, with extensive drink menu. Food seems a bit secondary A little more creativity on the menu...perhaps some changing items would be better The veggie tacos were good, but enchilada sauce had way too many cloves in it. Use of fresh veggies like carrots, corn, squash, etc instead of over reliance on mushrooms would be good. Nachos were nice; chips have a lot of salt but salsa was tasty. Air conditioning --needs a better unit Not sure why the outdoor tables look like salvaged from a junk yard chairs and tables always more comfortable than backless pub stools.
(3)
Carson H.
Although the food was good (a little pricey) I did enjoy this place.... Until, I realized that my dinner came out faster than the appetizer I ordered. The wait staff are friendly and nice, but their efficiency and equal treatment of guest is sketchy! Even after I prompted the staff, it still took a while for my empanada to hit the table it took a while. The table next to me had a slow service problem as well. I would have understood if the staff were just busy but, the place wasn't that crowded. To make it worse... The waitress loudly mentioned to the table next to us that their food was comped and invited them back... #notcool She was a nice person, but it felt wrong on a couple of levels.
(2)
Sari G.
Just left an early Mother's Day din here with my husband and two little ones. We all loved it! I had the Brussels sprout tacos without cheese or sour cream to make them vegan and they were fantastic. Oh I ordered a side of guac to put in it. Not needed but oh so yum! I got the grilled pineapple and jalapeño margarita and it was definitely spicy but jut unbearable. Also very delicious. Hubs got the fish tacos which he liked very much. We ordered the roasted cauliflower with pepitas and masa fries for our kiddos. They finished them completely. Hubs had a mango margarita he loved. The waitress was super nice. Service was quick. Portions were great. We sat outside on a lovely evening. We didn't wait at all at 5pm on a Saturday but it started to fill up with locals by the time we left. Not a single complaint. We definitely will be back!
(5)
Connor H.
Great neighborhood and a great place to have Mexican food. Not really a big fan of putting sour cream on everything but the sopas and nachos were pretty good! I loved my margarita though it was a little on the small side. Well worth checking this place out!
(3)
Patty T.
Great space - well done - comfortable - tasteful and the food was delicious. Best nachos in the city. Very good service as well - I am already looking forward to returning!
(5)
Gerald B.
So I feel extremely compelled to rewrite my review. I wanted to bring two of my friends to grab some margaritas. After about an hour or so of delicious margarita drinking the owner came up to me and said she had seen my review and wanted me to try the meal from yesterday again. She set the short rib enchiladas and pork belly tacos down. Both these dishes were leaps and bounds better than the first. Both dishes h the ad much more flavor! The pork belly was tender and the sauce on the enchiladas was delicious :-) The bartender was chatty (not overly so) and pretty awesome, the margaritas are on point, and the mgmt truly cares about the patrons. Also, to be honest, I completely forgot to mention awesome murals so over the place! Los Camaradas is a welcomed addition to my neighborhood
(5)
Carrie B.
New place that took over the Strip Joint, and before that SoWe. This is the best version! We went on a busy Friday night with no reservation. Greeted at the door by two look-a-like ladies, who seated me and my husband immediately. We were intrigued by the 50/50 ration of one and five star reviews, and figured we would either love it or hate it. Guess what- it was a LOVE! Great house-made chips, good beer selection, excellent salad, and from what my husband said excellent pork belly tacos. Anyone going there and expecting large portions is an idiot. Serving sizes were completely appropriate. We listened to all of our extremely friendly server's advice and had the salsa trio (wow- that pineapple was fantastic) and had guac. Very worth it! It was hopping and we will be back. Thanks for that experience.
(4)
Carla F.
I'm really torn on this place. Its a neighborhood joint and I truly want to see it succeed! I think their margaritas are great so no complaints there. I have enjoyed their chips and salsa and guacomole quite a bit. I have ordered 2 entrees there, however, and was not impressed with either. I first ordered the mahi mahi tacos and they were just ok. There was no sauce and overall the dish was very dry. The second time I went I got the vegetarian enchiladas and didn't like that at all. I will say my boyfriend got the pork belly tacos and really liked them. I think the other thing that bothered us the last time we were there was the service. We didn't get drinks until we were seated for at least 20-30 minutes and every step in ordering and getting additional drinks was a process. I look forward to trying it again and having a better experience but for now I would say, A-OK.
(3)
Ian W.
Update - went back this week to try the food. The initial crowds seem to have calmed down a little, business was good but not flowing out of the doors. We had chips and salsa, not on the menu but available if you ask, which come with a good home made salsa. Chicken enchiladas made with fresh chicken, unlike a lot of mex places. Red chile sauce is tasty. We tried the fish tacos which have been spiced up a little from the other reviews and were tasty. And a side of black beans which were just good black beans, tough to do much with them. The margaritas have changed slightly, they are a little stronger and the crushed chili with chili salt is not for the faint of heart. Which brings me to the bathrooms, which have been redecorated with a giant grinning skull as you walk in. Much cleaner and brighter than before, these are welcoming now and not a dingy scary place hiding spiders and leprechauns as before. Staff are still being trained however service was friendly and quick. Still giving 5 stars, 4.5 for service food and decor and .5 for not being the strip joint.
(5)
Maureen Y.
My bf and I came here late night as we were staying down the street and wanted some good Mexican food. We were greeted by a very friendly hostess and the atmosphere was nice, and our server was also friendly and sweet. That being said, the food experience was subpar. The best things that I had there were the free chips and salsa, and the extra side of hot salsa we asked for from the waitress. I had the pork belly tacos and the flavor was seriously lacking. I love pork belly, and the meat although tender was not flavorful; it needed some salt and more oomph/seasoning. The cucumber and carrot slaw that was on top of it was very delicious; it was more enjoyable than the pork belly, but I got the taco for the pork and not necessarily the slaw. Also, I understand this place is more of a fusion Mexican restaurant, but they have some tacos that are advertised as traditional tacos, and the waitress had virtually no knowledge of what comes in traditional tacos. She seemed to be confused when my bf asked her if the tacos were made in the traditional style, ie: onions, cilantro, and limes, and he had to explain what he meant. I think it's important that the servers have more of an understanding of the cuisine they are serving. The food is majorly overpriced for what it is. The 3 tacos were puny and came with no sides. Although I didn't try my bf's food, he also said the flavor was lacking and his chicken was dry. The restaurant needs some overhaul on the quality of the food they serve.
(2)
Joli R.
The "queso mixto" on the nachos is apparently a mix of two kinds of cheese... 10% crumbled queso fresco and 90% molten liquid ballpark nacho cheese in a light yellow color. Definitely not expected, nor appreciated. The nachos did have some good components-pickled onions and jalapenos were both nice and the black beans were fresh and juicy-but again the liquid Velveeta stand-in kind of soured the experience. Luckily, the distribution of the nacho toppings was also way off, leaving us with about thirty dry chips at the end, so ironically we were able to salvage them by merely requesting more of the free red salsa, which is quite good (could use more salt and lime). Word of advice to the chef: First off, ditch the liquid cheese. I don't think it's really even necessary to reiterate that. Second, try adding toppings to the bottom layer of chips first (more blackbeans & red chiles please), throw it in the oven, and the. Add *another layer* of chips and top it off with all the fixing a second time (& bake.) Easy way to raise the bar to a five-star nacho. As far as drinks, the house margarita was super yummy, but the portion seemed a bit small... Lots and lots of ice in the glass, and the liquid didn't even make it up to the requisite portion line. Finally, moving forward, after seeing other restaurants come and go from this location, I highly suggest that the owners install a small stage the back room and use it as a lowkey venue space rather than seating it for dinner. Let's face it, that room is awkward, and there is enough table seating in the bar area to suffice on most nights. Also, there is not an extant bar stage in the near vicinity, and bands, comedy acts, poets, whatever, will naturally do your advertising for you and bring you the patrons you need to stay afloat. Cheers!
(3)
Angela B.
I was super excited about coming to this new place in my neighborhood and decided to take a big group for my birthday. Unfortunately, I was incredibly disappointed. Here's why: #1 they promised a birthday drink or two, but charged me for all of my drinks (and arguably an extra drink?) #2 service was HORRIBLE. It took forever and my Roomie got the wrong order twice #3 the food was expensive and meager in portion sizes Otherwise the ambience was great! Manager seemed competent and thoughtful but we only saw her when we were being seated. One pro! The classic old fashioned that I got was freaking fantastic!! Great job bartender!
(2)
Dipan P.
They have an amazing jalapeño margarita. The food was super delicious. The staff and service was good. Will have to go back soon.
(4)
Katie D.
This place was very disappointing. We had a great waitress who was attentive and friendly and the hostess was also very nice. The service was quick and the margaritas were OK, but nothing to write home about. The reason we give Los Camaradas 1 star is that the food was bad. It is not traditional by any stretch. The guacamole had pickled jalepeños and the flavor overall was sub par - the tomatoes weren't ripe - bad ingredients = bad food. The salsa that comes with your meal was also lacking. We ordered the bistec tacos and the steak was chewy and flavorless. The empanadas were wrapped in a paper thin dough that was greasy and the filling was poorly seasoned. Even all this would be OK if the prices were reasonable, but the real killer was that the prices are SO high (similar to places like Distrito and El Vez) and the food was absolutely terrible.
(1)
Kevin D.
I went with a group of 6 their opening weekend. The staff worked with us to fit us into a table within 15 minutes, which was appreciated. Service: Overall the attentiveness of the staff and the speed of the service are a huge upgrade over the previous restaurants in this space. Our waitress checked in on us when she should have, and made everyone feel welcome. Drinks: the classic margarita was fantastic, and reviews of the other cocktails ordered in my group were positive as well. Food: the fish tacos were bland, as another reviewer noted. The pork belly tacos were much better, and I would definitely recommend the nachos. We added the short rib topper to the nachos, which was tender and a generous portion. I'll definitely come back for the drinks and nachos, and will keep exploring the entrees.
(4)
Molly M.
What a great little Graduate Hospital Restaurant! This is a cute, laid back neighborhood restaurant with great food! The service we experienced was excellent. I have Celiac Disease and am extremely sensitive to gluten. The menu here is mainly gluten free to begin with, which is awesome. The servers here are very attentive to my dietary restrictions, and I have not gotten sick from this restaurant. We have been back several times and will continue to frequent this restaurant.
(5)
Brad B.
Los Camaradas is a welcome new addition to the neighborhood after a couple of other restaurants failed. Their margaritas are very well-made and I can't rave enough about their nachos. I've seen a few comments about food being over-priced but I can assure you that the nachos are one of the tastiest dishes-for-the-buck of anywhere nearby. Their guacamole, Pork Belly Tacos and Short Rib Enchiladas are also some of my favorites on the menu. They aren't gigantic portions but the ingredients are top notch and when paired with the free chips and salsa and a drink or two it's plenty of food. I've also noticed that the service has improved each time I've visited. They're always friendly and have become much more versed on the menu. While I have yet to do the Tequila/Mezcal flights I'm always amazed at the variety of options they have on the bar. For those who aren't crazy about liquor, Los Camaradas has some great beer choices as well. If you're in the neighborhood, I'd definitely suggest stopping by.
(5)
Gina D.
After a disappointing initial visit to Las Camaradas (a bad experience with some chewy chorizo) we returned after we read that the short rib nachos were voted "Best in Philly". They are QUITE worthy of this title. While the serving is huge (better for a party of 4 than a party of 2), they are absolutely delicious... all smothered in delicious queso, crema, and pickled onions. We LOVED them. The tostadas de picadillo weren't bad either!
(4)
Delilah H.
I want to like this place because of its proximity to us. And in all fairness we went in the first week and it will probably get much better. That being said, I feel like for the quality of food we got, the price was absurd. The guac was pretty generic, but the plantain chips that went with it were good. My biggest complaint was the black bean soup I ordered which tasted extremely bland but weirdly of coffee grinds. The staff was extremely nice and attentive, but I kind of felt harassed by our waitress to upgrade everything we ordered to something more expensive. A+ for their margaritas though. Outstanding. It's what bumped them up to 3 stars. Overall, I would try it again but mainly because it's just so convenient.
(3)
Nicole B.
I so badly wanted to like this place! I so badly want this location to have something last! But this is a fail, and I give one star because it is hard to mess up Mexican. The nacho's with chicken were good but not enough to save the meal. Our table had the Hamachi Ceviche, short rib enchiladas, and fish taco's. All horrible. Service, also bad. In this neighborhood it is hard to find people with little experience, our server had little to none.
(1)
Kelly M.
Great margaritas-perfect margaritas Food-Really fresh but I'm bored to tears sooooo bland Service-at this location-still incompetent I give up on this place
(1)
Sharon B.
After the last two dreary restaurants in the old Divine Divan space, I didn't have much hope. What a wonderful addition to the neighborhood. Tostada and guacamole beautifully presented and fresh. Lovely selection of Spanish and Portuguese wines. Tasty assortment of chips. The Margaritas are incredible. They taste like fresh juice plus tequila. Everything so fresh and beautifully presented. Staff are very friendly and responsive. Thank you for opening this restaurant.
(5)
Roxanne R.
$5 margaritas for their brunch special, however the food you receive is not what is listed on the menu..for example we ordered the shrimp cocktail which was supposed to have avocado but had cucumber instead. We also tried the pork belly tacos; which were underwhelming at best, and vegetarian tacos which were basically charred, over salted Brussels sprouts and slimey mushrooms in a dry tortilla...both the worst tasting tacos I've had in Philly. If we go back we will be ordering chips and drinks only.
(2)
WIndi N.
Not good. Short rib was tough. I knew more about the menu then the wait staff. I live 30 seconds away and I would never go back.
(1)
John A.
Had my first Los Camaradas experience over the weekend for brunch and it was great! It started off with the house made chips/salsa which were a nice treat. I ordered the pork belly avocado blt which was amazing! The pork belly was very flavorful and the whole meal was pretty filling. My friend I was with ordered the eggs benedict (I had a bite) which were awesome as well. I'd say the food was very reasonably priced. The service was also fantastic. We had multiple staff come over and check on us throughout the meal to see if there was anything we need. All very nice folks. Happy to have a great mexican joint in the GHO neighborhood!
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner Parking : Street Bike Parking : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes
If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, then you have officially fallen in love with the Mexican Food. The main grain of Mexican cuisine is maize. Also known as corn, maize is grown for the past 9000 years after the crop was discovered by the people in Mayan civilization. Mexican empire flourished when they started growing beans, tomatoes, chili pepper, sweet potato and cactus. Till this date these ingredients are used in cooking authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.
Great use of spices, fresh chili pepper dishes like fajitas, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, chimichangas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas are invented in America. But when you are looking for authentic Mexican food then you must find a restaurant in the city that serves Rajas con Queso, Garbanzo in a Guajillo Chile Sauce, Pork Filled Chiles Rellenos, Chiles en Nogada, Molcajete Salsa, Pico de Gallo and Frijoles de la Olla. An eye-opening fact – Mexican don't like their food hot. They use fresh chili and other spices to create a flavor that lingers in your mouth.
Mexican food is great for those who are Gluten Intolerant as they use Corn instead of wheat in most of their dishes. Also, you can easily find many beans based Mexican dishes. Another dish which didn't get similar glory as tacos or nachos is the Mexican hot chocolate. If you love something hot on a chilly day, then go for Mexican Hot Chocolate. On merry days, you can enjoy the authentic Mexican Drinks like Tequila, Mezcal, Tecuí, Sotol, Bacanora, Charanda, Posh O Pox, Puebla and Pulque. Mexican Cuisine is for people who enjoy strong drinks and hearty meals.
Melissa S.
I went back with friends to Los Camaradas weeks following their opening. So thankful to report all the kinks have been worked out. The service was amazing. The food delicious. I will definitely be returning.
(4)Double R.
Nice decor, pork belly tacos were good but any good Mexican place needs to have carnitas.
(3)Natalie N.
Stopped in for an afternoon snack. Three of us tried various takes on the margarita and no one was disappointed (classic, mango, and some spicy salty Diablo). Tacos were Delilah. And the owner was out fillig water cups, welcoming people to the new spot! Best of luck to the new owners of this spot. I'm definitely coming back.
(4)Jesse B.
This place rocks! Great service, and food was delicious! I ordered the pork belly tacos with rice and refried beans. It was soo good I ordered seconds, no joke...Great addition to our area, reasonably priced, awesome ambiance! Love love love
(5)Brad M.
I think this is hands down my favorite Mexican restaurant in Philly. Just went tonight for the first time and am already looking forward to a return visit.
(5)Lia B.
Omg I love it here. The guacamole is amazing! They have a great menu with a lot of vegan options and the drinks are nice! They really did a lot with the space and with the atmosphere! My boyfriend and I live around the corner so it's such a treat to be able to grab a beer or a marg and some chips and guacamole and sit outside and have a little night to ourselves. I love everything about this place! I do wish they would offer a tofu or seitan option & Daiya cheese for the nachos - but I'm hoping the more i go in there and ask- the greater my chances!
(5)Ryan G.
Quick little history lesson--in the last 8 years, this location has been a host to AT LEAST 3 different restaurants before Los Camaradas came about, and they all sucked. And I mean really sucked. So to see Los Camaradas spring up here wasn't exactly the most exciting news for the neighborhood. I definitely wasn't the only one to think: "Gee, let's see how long this place lasts!" But little did this Graduate Hospital neighborhood realize what a staple Los Camaradas was about to become. If you want some really good Mexican food for a decent price, you should probably try this place out. But if you want to experience the best nachos you'll have in your entire life, you need to try their Nachos with Short Rib added. They're made with 3 different types of cheeses perfectly layered over home made tortilla chips, with a mix of black beans, crema, jalapeños, pickled red onion, and of course topped with a mound of short rib. I'm telling you--these nachos are life changing-ly delicious. Get after it. You won't be disappointed.
(5)Becca F.
Hands down, the best nachos I've ever had in my life. The servers are incredibly educated about tequila and food. Staff is very contentious about gluten free. The manager (?) of the restaurant is fantastic at her job. I can't say enough nice things about her. Bonus-- the entire menu is gluten free except mole sauce!
(5)Michelle C.
I am pumped to have Los Camaradas so close to where I live! I've had dinner there three times so far and I'm loving what Joe and Theresa have brought to the neighborhood. I'm a huge fan of margaritas and the ones served at Los Camaradas are delicious and on point. They use quality ingredients, nothing fake, and you can taste the difference. They go down easy. They also have a nice beer selection including a pilsner on draft named after the restaurant which pairs perfectly with the food. Speaking of the food, I love that they have a nice mix of guilty pleasure foods as well as some items that lean towards the healthier side. Their nachos are on point, and I personally love the oozy cheese that they use in addition to all of the other great toppings. The tortilla soup is definitely a favorite, and I really enjoyed the Los Camaradas salad topped with shrimp on my most recent visit. I've also had the chuleta de puerco: thick slices of perfectly seasoned lean pork served with black beans and plantain rice. I'm looking forward to trying brunch and am crossing my fingers for happy hour, because the only thing better than a margarita is several margaritas at a discount.
(5)Sherry H.
Made the trip here with my roommates on a random night when one was witnessing a full-on taco craving, and I was desperate for a margarita with my recent entry into 21-dom. We all got tacos - pork belly, chicken, and fish. I pretty much just stuck with mine, which was pretty eh. It's no SoCal taco, but what am I supposed to expect out of a Philly taco joint? I did like my little pickled carrot salad on top of the tacos, though. Maybe I'm just disappointed because the pork belly wasn't fatty enough. We also split chips and guac, and I appreciated the variety they gave - I think there were plaintain chips, regular ...and then I forgot the third already. In any case, the guacamole tasted incredibly fresh, so that was a good start. All in all though, I felt that the quality was meh and the prices too high. I don't really think I'll be back with so many other new taco places in town.
(3)Paul L.
I forgot how good this place was until I are at a Bucks County place with pretensions to good food and urban hipness. That said; this is probably a 4.5 star place, but seriously everything we ate and drank at our table of 4 was very good to excellent, starting with amazing nachos. Service was friendly and helpful. Noise levels (Sunday evening) were moderate and fine for conversation. Prices fair. Decor pleasant. Not the best in Philly, but a nice, neighborhood place indeed.
(5)Eric M.
Pretty good tacos, not great but good. The homemade hot sauce is awesome. Very good service. A nice experience all around. Price point seems a bit high but the daily deals would keep me coming back
(4)Kelly G.
Let me start off by saying before tonight I regarded Tecate as a brother to Lionshead- nothing special and only drank in basements. Randomly ordered it here and it was served with a lime and their chicken nachos. Best meal and service of the month, the staff here is amazing at what they do and the presence they bring to a meal is incredible.
(5)Cara S.
Chips and salsa on the table as soon as we sat down. Staff was super attentive. Fish tacos, soup, salad, and dessert was excellent! Welcome to the neighborhood.
(5)Brendan L.
Food is fantastic. Pork belly, guacamole, nachos all top notch, and the drink selection is fantastic. Service needs work sometimes but let me tell you they know, when they have been slow have gotten comped drinks. If the service keeps improving this will be my favorite neighborhood bar.
(5)Yla A.
This was our first time here. We have been to the two previous restaurants that were located here and were excited to have a Mexican place closer to home. Definitely pricey but overall good. The margaritas was nicely balanced which makes them dangerous. Chips and salsa as soon as you sit down but we opted for the guac and trio of chips along with the short rib enchilada and chuleta de puerco. Good amount of short rib. The pork was done nicely but the plantain rice was a little sweet for my liking. It would have been better with regular rice.
(3)John W.
This is a very odd restaurant for two reasons. I will break it down and do my best to only share facts instead of opinions. 1) This is a neighborhood bar that has way over priced entries and drinks 2) None of the servers know anything about authentic Mexican Tacos The menu looks like this place may be serving up some authentic/traditional tacos, however when my plate came out it was short a few ingredients. I was missing cilantro, limes, and salsa. My taco came out with chicken, feta, and cabbage, all good things, just not a complete taco. When I asked the waitress for limes and cilantro, she gave me this very confused look as if it was odd that I would ask for those things. I told her that traditional mexican tacos come with limes and some type of spicy salsa or at least flavoring and cilantro. She came back with two tiny cut lime pieces and said, "it looks like we are out of cilantro which is why the cook didn't put any on your tacos" I understand restaurants run out of things once in a while, however it would be nice of them to tell me in advance so I can make different selection. It took her over 5 minutes to bring me the limes and find out about the missing cilantro, and when I finally ate my tacos I found that the chicken was dry and virtually flavorless. They get two stars instead of one star for the following reasons 1) The waitress was very nice, despite not knowing anything about Mexican food 2) The hot salsa was bomb! I may try this place again just for their salsa, however other than that I would say away until they lower their prices, after all it is a neighborhood bar! You want folks who live near buy to be regulars; that wont happen if you are charging $10 for a sub par taco plate
(2)Jennn H.
Bangin happy hour. Totally getting the nachos next time they look huge and awesome. Had the pork belly tacos and veggie tacos--both delish and $6 for happy hour portions. My marg hit the spot and $4 HH beers on draft made this an awesome stop for a belated cinco de mayo :) (I don't know WTF Is up with the one star reviews... Come here and help give this spot the Cred it deserves!)
(5)PRiya S.
Sports bar like atmosphere, with extensive drink menu. Food seems a bit secondary A little more creativity on the menu...perhaps some changing items would be better The veggie tacos were good, but enchilada sauce had way too many cloves in it. Use of fresh veggies like carrots, corn, squash, etc instead of over reliance on mushrooms would be good. Nachos were nice; chips have a lot of salt but salsa was tasty. Air conditioning --needs a better unit Not sure why the outdoor tables look like salvaged from a junk yard chairs and tables always more comfortable than backless pub stools.
(3)Carson H.
Although the food was good (a little pricey) I did enjoy this place.... Until, I realized that my dinner came out faster than the appetizer I ordered. The wait staff are friendly and nice, but their efficiency and equal treatment of guest is sketchy! Even after I prompted the staff, it still took a while for my empanada to hit the table it took a while. The table next to me had a slow service problem as well. I would have understood if the staff were just busy but, the place wasn't that crowded. To make it worse... The waitress loudly mentioned to the table next to us that their food was comped and invited them back... #notcool She was a nice person, but it felt wrong on a couple of levels.
(2)Sari G.
Just left an early Mother's Day din here with my husband and two little ones. We all loved it! I had the Brussels sprout tacos without cheese or sour cream to make them vegan and they were fantastic. Oh I ordered a side of guac to put in it. Not needed but oh so yum! I got the grilled pineapple and jalapeño margarita and it was definitely spicy but jut unbearable. Also very delicious. Hubs got the fish tacos which he liked very much. We ordered the roasted cauliflower with pepitas and masa fries for our kiddos. They finished them completely. Hubs had a mango margarita he loved. The waitress was super nice. Service was quick. Portions were great. We sat outside on a lovely evening. We didn't wait at all at 5pm on a Saturday but it started to fill up with locals by the time we left. Not a single complaint. We definitely will be back!
(5)Connor H.
Great neighborhood and a great place to have Mexican food. Not really a big fan of putting sour cream on everything but the sopas and nachos were pretty good! I loved my margarita though it was a little on the small side. Well worth checking this place out!
(3)Patty T.
Great space - well done - comfortable - tasteful and the food was delicious. Best nachos in the city. Very good service as well - I am already looking forward to returning!
(5)Gerald B.
So I feel extremely compelled to rewrite my review. I wanted to bring two of my friends to grab some margaritas. After about an hour or so of delicious margarita drinking the owner came up to me and said she had seen my review and wanted me to try the meal from yesterday again. She set the short rib enchiladas and pork belly tacos down. Both these dishes were leaps and bounds better than the first. Both dishes h the ad much more flavor! The pork belly was tender and the sauce on the enchiladas was delicious :-) The bartender was chatty (not overly so) and pretty awesome, the margaritas are on point, and the mgmt truly cares about the patrons. Also, to be honest, I completely forgot to mention awesome murals so over the place! Los Camaradas is a welcomed addition to my neighborhood
(5)Carrie B.
New place that took over the Strip Joint, and before that SoWe. This is the best version! We went on a busy Friday night with no reservation. Greeted at the door by two look-a-like ladies, who seated me and my husband immediately. We were intrigued by the 50/50 ration of one and five star reviews, and figured we would either love it or hate it. Guess what- it was a LOVE! Great house-made chips, good beer selection, excellent salad, and from what my husband said excellent pork belly tacos. Anyone going there and expecting large portions is an idiot. Serving sizes were completely appropriate. We listened to all of our extremely friendly server's advice and had the salsa trio (wow- that pineapple was fantastic) and had guac. Very worth it! It was hopping and we will be back. Thanks for that experience.
(4)Carla F.
I'm really torn on this place. Its a neighborhood joint and I truly want to see it succeed! I think their margaritas are great so no complaints there. I have enjoyed their chips and salsa and guacomole quite a bit. I have ordered 2 entrees there, however, and was not impressed with either. I first ordered the mahi mahi tacos and they were just ok. There was no sauce and overall the dish was very dry. The second time I went I got the vegetarian enchiladas and didn't like that at all. I will say my boyfriend got the pork belly tacos and really liked them. I think the other thing that bothered us the last time we were there was the service. We didn't get drinks until we were seated for at least 20-30 minutes and every step in ordering and getting additional drinks was a process. I look forward to trying it again and having a better experience but for now I would say, A-OK.
(3)Ian W.
Update - went back this week to try the food. The initial crowds seem to have calmed down a little, business was good but not flowing out of the doors. We had chips and salsa, not on the menu but available if you ask, which come with a good home made salsa. Chicken enchiladas made with fresh chicken, unlike a lot of mex places. Red chile sauce is tasty. We tried the fish tacos which have been spiced up a little from the other reviews and were tasty. And a side of black beans which were just good black beans, tough to do much with them. The margaritas have changed slightly, they are a little stronger and the crushed chili with chili salt is not for the faint of heart. Which brings me to the bathrooms, which have been redecorated with a giant grinning skull as you walk in. Much cleaner and brighter than before, these are welcoming now and not a dingy scary place hiding spiders and leprechauns as before. Staff are still being trained however service was friendly and quick. Still giving 5 stars, 4.5 for service food and decor and .5 for not being the strip joint.
(5)Maureen Y.
My bf and I came here late night as we were staying down the street and wanted some good Mexican food. We were greeted by a very friendly hostess and the atmosphere was nice, and our server was also friendly and sweet. That being said, the food experience was subpar. The best things that I had there were the free chips and salsa, and the extra side of hot salsa we asked for from the waitress. I had the pork belly tacos and the flavor was seriously lacking. I love pork belly, and the meat although tender was not flavorful; it needed some salt and more oomph/seasoning. The cucumber and carrot slaw that was on top of it was very delicious; it was more enjoyable than the pork belly, but I got the taco for the pork and not necessarily the slaw. Also, I understand this place is more of a fusion Mexican restaurant, but they have some tacos that are advertised as traditional tacos, and the waitress had virtually no knowledge of what comes in traditional tacos. She seemed to be confused when my bf asked her if the tacos were made in the traditional style, ie: onions, cilantro, and limes, and he had to explain what he meant. I think it's important that the servers have more of an understanding of the cuisine they are serving. The food is majorly overpriced for what it is. The 3 tacos were puny and came with no sides. Although I didn't try my bf's food, he also said the flavor was lacking and his chicken was dry. The restaurant needs some overhaul on the quality of the food they serve.
(2)Joli R.
The "queso mixto" on the nachos is apparently a mix of two kinds of cheese... 10% crumbled queso fresco and 90% molten liquid ballpark nacho cheese in a light yellow color. Definitely not expected, nor appreciated. The nachos did have some good components-pickled onions and jalapenos were both nice and the black beans were fresh and juicy-but again the liquid Velveeta stand-in kind of soured the experience. Luckily, the distribution of the nacho toppings was also way off, leaving us with about thirty dry chips at the end, so ironically we were able to salvage them by merely requesting more of the free red salsa, which is quite good (could use more salt and lime). Word of advice to the chef: First off, ditch the liquid cheese. I don't think it's really even necessary to reiterate that. Second, try adding toppings to the bottom layer of chips first (more blackbeans & red chiles please), throw it in the oven, and the. Add *another layer* of chips and top it off with all the fixing a second time (& bake.) Easy way to raise the bar to a five-star nacho. As far as drinks, the house margarita was super yummy, but the portion seemed a bit small... Lots and lots of ice in the glass, and the liquid didn't even make it up to the requisite portion line. Finally, moving forward, after seeing other restaurants come and go from this location, I highly suggest that the owners install a small stage the back room and use it as a lowkey venue space rather than seating it for dinner. Let's face it, that room is awkward, and there is enough table seating in the bar area to suffice on most nights. Also, there is not an extant bar stage in the near vicinity, and bands, comedy acts, poets, whatever, will naturally do your advertising for you and bring you the patrons you need to stay afloat. Cheers!
(3)Angela B.
I was super excited about coming to this new place in my neighborhood and decided to take a big group for my birthday. Unfortunately, I was incredibly disappointed. Here's why: #1 they promised a birthday drink or two, but charged me for all of my drinks (and arguably an extra drink?) #2 service was HORRIBLE. It took forever and my Roomie got the wrong order twice #3 the food was expensive and meager in portion sizes Otherwise the ambience was great! Manager seemed competent and thoughtful but we only saw her when we were being seated. One pro! The classic old fashioned that I got was freaking fantastic!! Great job bartender!
(2)Dipan P.
They have an amazing jalapeño margarita. The food was super delicious. The staff and service was good. Will have to go back soon.
(4)Katie D.
This place was very disappointing. We had a great waitress who was attentive and friendly and the hostess was also very nice. The service was quick and the margaritas were OK, but nothing to write home about. The reason we give Los Camaradas 1 star is that the food was bad. It is not traditional by any stretch. The guacamole had pickled jalepeños and the flavor overall was sub par - the tomatoes weren't ripe - bad ingredients = bad food. The salsa that comes with your meal was also lacking. We ordered the bistec tacos and the steak was chewy and flavorless. The empanadas were wrapped in a paper thin dough that was greasy and the filling was poorly seasoned. Even all this would be OK if the prices were reasonable, but the real killer was that the prices are SO high (similar to places like Distrito and El Vez) and the food was absolutely terrible.
(1)Kevin D.
I went with a group of 6 their opening weekend. The staff worked with us to fit us into a table within 15 minutes, which was appreciated. Service: Overall the attentiveness of the staff and the speed of the service are a huge upgrade over the previous restaurants in this space. Our waitress checked in on us when she should have, and made everyone feel welcome. Drinks: the classic margarita was fantastic, and reviews of the other cocktails ordered in my group were positive as well. Food: the fish tacos were bland, as another reviewer noted. The pork belly tacos were much better, and I would definitely recommend the nachos. We added the short rib topper to the nachos, which was tender and a generous portion. I'll definitely come back for the drinks and nachos, and will keep exploring the entrees.
(4)Molly M.
What a great little Graduate Hospital Restaurant! This is a cute, laid back neighborhood restaurant with great food! The service we experienced was excellent. I have Celiac Disease and am extremely sensitive to gluten. The menu here is mainly gluten free to begin with, which is awesome. The servers here are very attentive to my dietary restrictions, and I have not gotten sick from this restaurant. We have been back several times and will continue to frequent this restaurant.
(5)Brad B.
Los Camaradas is a welcome new addition to the neighborhood after a couple of other restaurants failed. Their margaritas are very well-made and I can't rave enough about their nachos. I've seen a few comments about food being over-priced but I can assure you that the nachos are one of the tastiest dishes-for-the-buck of anywhere nearby. Their guacamole, Pork Belly Tacos and Short Rib Enchiladas are also some of my favorites on the menu. They aren't gigantic portions but the ingredients are top notch and when paired with the free chips and salsa and a drink or two it's plenty of food. I've also noticed that the service has improved each time I've visited. They're always friendly and have become much more versed on the menu. While I have yet to do the Tequila/Mezcal flights I'm always amazed at the variety of options they have on the bar. For those who aren't crazy about liquor, Los Camaradas has some great beer choices as well. If you're in the neighborhood, I'd definitely suggest stopping by.
(5)Gina D.
After a disappointing initial visit to Las Camaradas (a bad experience with some chewy chorizo) we returned after we read that the short rib nachos were voted "Best in Philly". They are QUITE worthy of this title. While the serving is huge (better for a party of 4 than a party of 2), they are absolutely delicious... all smothered in delicious queso, crema, and pickled onions. We LOVED them. The tostadas de picadillo weren't bad either!
(4)Delilah H.
I want to like this place because of its proximity to us. And in all fairness we went in the first week and it will probably get much better. That being said, I feel like for the quality of food we got, the price was absurd. The guac was pretty generic, but the plantain chips that went with it were good. My biggest complaint was the black bean soup I ordered which tasted extremely bland but weirdly of coffee grinds. The staff was extremely nice and attentive, but I kind of felt harassed by our waitress to upgrade everything we ordered to something more expensive. A+ for their margaritas though. Outstanding. It's what bumped them up to 3 stars. Overall, I would try it again but mainly because it's just so convenient.
(3)Nicole B.
I so badly wanted to like this place! I so badly want this location to have something last! But this is a fail, and I give one star because it is hard to mess up Mexican. The nacho's with chicken were good but not enough to save the meal. Our table had the Hamachi Ceviche, short rib enchiladas, and fish taco's. All horrible. Service, also bad. In this neighborhood it is hard to find people with little experience, our server had little to none.
(1)Kelly M.
Great margaritas-perfect margaritas Food-Really fresh but I'm bored to tears sooooo bland Service-at this location-still incompetent I give up on this place
(1)Sharon B.
After the last two dreary restaurants in the old Divine Divan space, I didn't have much hope. What a wonderful addition to the neighborhood. Tostada and guacamole beautifully presented and fresh. Lovely selection of Spanish and Portuguese wines. Tasty assortment of chips. The Margaritas are incredible. They taste like fresh juice plus tequila. Everything so fresh and beautifully presented. Staff are very friendly and responsive. Thank you for opening this restaurant.
(5)Roxanne R.
$5 margaritas for their brunch special, however the food you receive is not what is listed on the menu..for example we ordered the shrimp cocktail which was supposed to have avocado but had cucumber instead. We also tried the pork belly tacos; which were underwhelming at best, and vegetarian tacos which were basically charred, over salted Brussels sprouts and slimey mushrooms in a dry tortilla...both the worst tasting tacos I've had in Philly. If we go back we will be ordering chips and drinks only.
(2)WIndi N.
Not good. Short rib was tough. I knew more about the menu then the wait staff. I live 30 seconds away and I would never go back.
(1)John A.
Had my first Los Camaradas experience over the weekend for brunch and it was great! It started off with the house made chips/salsa which were a nice treat. I ordered the pork belly avocado blt which was amazing! The pork belly was very flavorful and the whole meal was pretty filling. My friend I was with ordered the eggs benedict (I had a bite) which were awesome as well. I'd say the food was very reasonably priced. The service was also fantastic. We had multiple staff come over and check on us throughout the meal to see if there was anything we need. All very nice folks. Happy to have a great mexican joint in the GHO neighborhood!
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