El Taco – Mexican
El Taco pulses with a festive energy, where the rhythmic crunch of golden-fried shells and the vibrant zest of house-made salsas invite friends to gather around overflowing boxes of handheld treasures. Savory beef empanadas and hearty burritos anchor a communal feast that celebrates bold, traditional flavors, all served with an abundance meant for sharing. The experience finds its perfect finale in the cool, creamy indulgence of tres leches cake or the warm, spiced sweetness of a flaky apple empanada.
3716, Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19104 +12152228226 https://www.eltacoandburritos.com0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, aip, alkaline, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, soy-free
Diet fit at El Taco
Dairy-Free at El Taco
El Taco in Philadelphia has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole for Catering Chips, Box of Chips and Salsa for 10 People and Utensils, Napkins, and Plates (per person). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at El Taco
El Taco in Philadelphia has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Utensils, Napkins, and Plates (per person). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at El Taco
El Taco in Philadelphia has 9 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole for Catering Chips, Box of Chips and Salsa for 10 People and Crispy Taco: 10 Orders/30 Tacos. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at El Taco
El Taco in Philadelphia has 3 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole for Catering Chips, Box of Chips and Salsa for 10 People and Utensils, Napkins, and Plates (per person). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at El Taco
El Taco in Philadelphia has 7 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole for Catering Chips, Box of Chips and Salsa for 10 People and Crispy Taco: 10 Orders/30 Tacos. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at El Taco
El Taco in Philadelphia has 1 heart-healthy-tagged dish on its current menu, including Utensils, Napkins, and Plates (per person). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at El Taco
El Taco in Philadelphia has 6 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole for Catering Chips, Box of Chips and Salsa for 10 People and Churro. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Mediterranean at El Taco
El Taco in Philadelphia has 1 mediterranean-tagged dish on its current menu, including Utensils, Napkins, and Plates (per person). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at El Taco
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Crispy Taco: 10 Orders/30 Tacos | 100.9 g | 31.1 g |
| El Taco: 10 Orders/30 Tacos | 94.5 g | 15.7 g |
| Burritos: 10 Orders | 30 g | 14.6 g |
| Tres Leches Cake | 9.4 g | 5.8 g |
| Salsas To-Go Bottles, 3 oz | 22 g | 4.1 g |
| Churro | 42.1 g | 4.1 g |
| Soda | 4.3 g | 1 g |
| Bottled Water | 6.9 g | 0.5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
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Hours
- Monday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Menu
Catering Main Dishes
Catering portions for 10+ people
- El Taco: 10 Orders/30 Tacos - $120: 30 soft flour tortillas with shredded cheese, lettuce, and pico de gallo. Choice of toppings, salsas, and proteins/veggies Dietary tags: Halal, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Taco: 10 Orders/30 Tacos - $130: 30 crispy tacos with lettuce, sour cream, shredded cheese and pico de gallo, with choices of toppings, salsas, proteins/veggies Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burritos: 10 Orders - $130: 10 burritos with rice, black beans, sour cream, and pico de gallo. Choice of protein/veggie and salsa Dietary tags: Halal, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber
- Box of Crispy Tacos (4 Orders/12 Tacos) - $45.95: 12 crispy corn tacos served with lettuce, cheese, pico de gallo, and sour cream. Choice of meat/veggie and salsa
Sides
- Box of Chips and Salsa for 10 People - $50: Chips served with red salsa Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guacamole for Catering Chips - $40: Freshly-made guacamole Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium
- Beef Empanada: 10 Orders - $60: Fried ground-beef empanada with chimichurri sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salsas To-Go Bottles, 3 oz - $5.95: Choice of Chip Salsa, Creamy Cilantro, or Green Sauce/Tomatillo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Desserts
- Apple Empanada: 10 Orders - $50: Fried empanada with an apple-filling and a caramel sauce on the side
- Tres Leches Cake - $85: Tres Leches cake for 10 people Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Churro - $2.55: Choice of Plain or Caramel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Soda - $2.75: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, or Dr. Pepper
- Bottled Water - $2.65: Bottled water
Add-ons
- Utensils, Napkins, and Plates (per person) - $0.85: Disposable service items Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Frequently Asked Questions about El Taco
- Is El Taco dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. El Taco has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole for Catering Chips, Box of Chips and Salsa for 10 People and Utensils, Napkins, and Plates (per person).
- What can I eat at El Taco on a dairy-free diet?
- Guacamole for Catering Chips, Box of Chips and Salsa for 10 People and Utensils, Napkins, and Plates (per person) carry the dairy-free tag, out of 3 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does El Taco have vegan options?
- Yes. 3 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Guacamole for Catering Chips and Box of Chips and Salsa for 10 People.
- Is El Taco gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at El Taco?
- Crispy Taco: 10 Orders/30 Tacos, at roughly 31.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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