Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Taco Taco Mexican, El Vez and Lucky Strike, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find upscale mexican restaurants in Philadelphia. Great mexican food that fits your budget.
Philadelphia's Upscale Mexican Destinations
Philadelphia’s dining scene offers a sophisticated take on traditional flavors with this curated selection of upscale Mexican destinations. From refined street food staples to elegant sit-down meals, these spots elevate classic ingredients through creative techniques and stylish presentations. You can explore the vibrant menus at El Merkury and El Taco, where authentic Mexican heritage meets a modern, high-end atmosphere.
29 restaurants in Best Upscale Mexican Restaurants in Philadelphia | Upscale Mexican Food
- Taco Taco Mexican · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- El Vez · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Lucky Strike · rated 4/5: American.
- Talula's Daily · rated 4/5: American.
- Loco Pez · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- El Balconcito II · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Humpty's Dumplings · rated 4/5: Chinese.
- Revolution Taco · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Korea Taqueria · rated 4/5: Korean.
- Roberts Block Restaurant · rated 4/5: American.
- Paloma Restaurante · rated 3/5: Mexican.
- 48th Street Grille · rated 3/5: American.
- Señor Salsa · rated 3/5: Mexican.
- Palmyra Taco House · rated 3/5: Mexican.
- Taqueria Morales: Mexican.
- El Merkury: Mexican.
- Sor Ynez: Mexican.
- El Mictlan: Mexican.
- Taco Heart: Mexican.
- Cafe Ynez: Mexican.
- Cosmic Cafe: American.
- Sabrina's Cafe: American.
- El Taco: Mexican.
- Get a Gato Cat Café: Mexican.
- Rouge: French.
- Condesa: Mexican.
- Sancho Pistola's: Mexican.
- Cantina Dos Segundos: Mexican.
- Las Bugambilias: Mexican.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
