12th Street Cantina

(215) 625-0321

1136 Arch St
Philadelphia, PA 19107 39.9536 -75.1585

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Neighborhoods: Center City, Center City East

12th Street Cantina

12th Street Cantina

What People Are Saying About 12th Street Cantina

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In Short – Pick up a bag of homemade blue corn chips and a side of chunky, oniony guacamole. Get burritos with refried beans and veggies, and chili con carne, or try the burrito of the day, which can include a rich red chicken mole that offers a post-swallow kick, or tender beef barbecue in a tomato tortilla. Tortas, flat flour tortillas layered with cheese, offer inventive combinations such as cinnamon-topped sweet potato and red bell pepper.

1 Star Rating: Poor

06/09/09

very mediocre

by fatjohn

Jury duty comes but once in a blue moon... I squandered my lunch money at 12th street cantina in the Reading Terminal Market. I ordered a "grilled chicken burrito platter", what I got was a bunch of stewed chicken a bit of pepper, lots of oil, and black beans and cheese. And the platter part was some tasteless rice and more beans. The Salsa tasted like ketchup.

Next time I won't be wasting my time there, might just go to china town.

  • Pros: not much
  • Cons: mediocre grilled chicken burrito
4 Star Rating: Recommended

06/23/06

Caliente Picante

by roomia

Great quick lunch spot- everything is good and fresh The buritto platter- comes with a salad and beans or rice. The beans are very thick- not very creamy- but you can mix in some of the ample sour cre@m they provide. The jalapenos are good too- a little too vinegary- but still good. If you are in the area- and in the mood for some mexican- this is the place to go.

  • Pros: food, mango limade
  • Cons: tiny, plastic utensils, small dining space
4.5 Star Rating: Recommended

12/21/02

Great Food

by micromin77

I was at the Convention Center and needed something quick.

I really enjoyed my meal and I got a lot of it for the price.

The Details on 12th Street Cantina

The Extras:

Pick up a pint of dried chipotle, a quart of salsa verde or a jar of pickled cactus.

Where To Sit:

There's a second cantina in the Bellevue's food court.

Category:

Restaurants

Cuisine:

Mexican

Smoking Permitted:

No

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