Frida on Philly
By James Zeleniak, Philadelphia Editor
With the recent opening of Frida Kahlo at the Philadelphia Museum of Art--the city has gone crazy for the Mexican artist whose life was as colorful as her vivid canvases. Stay in the spirit of this creative Mexican Earth Mother at one of these inspired spots around town.
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Mexican Post
1601 Cherry St, Philadelphia, PA
Near the museum, grab a margarita or sample from the city's largest tequila selection in this glammed-up version of the Old City original. -
Los Catrines/Tequila's Bar
1602 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA
Sip tequila--just like Frida did in her sick bed--and nosh on some of the city's best Mexican fare in this stunning and service-oriented winner. -
Eye's Gallery
402 South St, Philadelphia, PA
Find handcrafted works from Latin America including crafts, clothing, folk art, percussion instruments and more. Maybe even artisan-crafted garb like Frida wore. -
Xochitl
408 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA
This upscale sexy Mexican makes a perfect stop with Frida-inspired specials including a $35 prix fix. -
Lolita
106 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA
Take a bottle of Tequila to this BYOT and hunker down in Midtown Village mod-Mexican. -
Vox Populi
319 N. 11th St., 3rd FL., Philadelphia, PA
If Frida was back in town she might drop into this home of Philly's current bohemian artists--high atop a onetime sewing factory. -
Las Cazuelas
426-28 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Authentic Mexican fare keeps Northern Liberties noshers of South-of-the-Boarder fare satiated. -
La Lupe
1201 S 9TH St, Philadelphia, PA
Cheap and good, La Lupe brings worthy Mex fare to the Italian Market. -
Cantina Los Caballitos
1651 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Margarita specials keep the crowds lined up at this South Philly Mexican gastropub. -
El Vez
121 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA
Flashy fun is has at this Midtown Village mainstay that sports a circular bar, tuna tacos and large pane windows. -
Institute of Contemporary Art at the University of Pennsylvania
118 S 36th St, Philadelphia, PA
Unique new works and rotating instillations are shown on the University of Pennsylvania campus. -
Bar Ferdinand
1030 N Second St, Philadelphia, PA
Spanish tapas is done true to form with a selection of sangrias, Spanish beer and other fare, but those with shallow pockets can down super-cheap PBRs and other specials.
