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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Philadelphia Magazine. Updated August 2026.
Casa Mexico · Italian Market
Chef Cristina Martínez brings the cooking that made her barbacoa famous into a colorful Italian Market dining room. Slow cooked meats, mole, tacos, and daily specials reveal the patience behind her food, while the relaxed service encourages a longer meal than the nearby market counter experience.
Blue Corn Restaurant and Bar · Italian Market
Blue Corn is a family run Italian Market restaurant with an expansive menu of tacos, enchiladas, seafood, and composed regional plates. Fresh blue corn masa shapes many dishes, while a lively bar program and bright dining room make the restaurant fit both a quick lunch and dinner with friends.
Mole Poblano Restaurant · Italian Market
Mole Poblano specializes in cooking rooted in Puebla, with its namesake sauce appearing alongside tacos, tamales, enchiladas, and substantial platters. The unfussy BYOB feels woven into the Italian Market, offering carefully seasoned home style dishes at a pace suited to casual meals.
Los Cuatro Soles Restaurant · Point Breeze
At its current Point Breeze home, Los Cuatro Soles serves tacos, tortas, soups, and sauced plates with an emphasis on fresh tortillas and generous portions. The neighborhood restaurant keeps the mood easygoing while offering enough variety for repeat visits and family meals.
Don Barriga · Spruce Hill
Don Barriga fills a Spruce Hill corner with a broad menu spanning tacos, burritos, enchiladas, seafood, and weekend specials. House made salsas and substantial plates make it a dependable gathering place, and the casual dining room comfortably accommodates both quick meals and larger groups.