Plaza Garibaldi

A solid place if you order the right things. It’s reasonably priced and the portions are large.
I’ve ordered:
Platters — great variety and flavoring. I’ve tried three of them and they were all great.
Enchiladas — they’re good, but almost too much of the same thing. The sides are relatively small so I usually like to share these.
Burrito — Pretty good, but nothing spectacular and possibly a bit dry. Quite filling.
Quesadillas — they were a bit dry and boring. I’d definitely go for something else.

Our go-​to neighborhood spot. Affordable, great service and delicious margaritas! Some dishes are better than others, and I wish I they did Mexican breakfast plates but overall love this spot!

Atmosphere was a bit interesting ranging from well stocked wooden bar to standard cheapo Mexican place (with tacky curtains) in the dining area.
I was the only gringo (and it fairly was packed) not speaking Spanish. That’s a good sign. Might be authentic! Mind you I love mexican food and go to it all the time. I’d speak in Spanish if I didn’t always get strange looks. Bad accent — bad!
Families and friends were sitting around having meals and pounding back a delightful selection of Mexican beers. They had just about any one you could want. And of course those pair well with the food… which was great.
Can’t remember the name of it, but I got a big platter of meat with rice and beans and some pico de gallo. Covered in cheese. Melted white cheese. Muy bien. Huge portion, too.
The chips and salsa was alright. The red salsa was tasty but not plentiful enough. And the green was a bit on the lime — heavy side for me.
Go here. Or don’t. But you ought to.

Very disappointed in this place, i ordered the chilaquiles in red sauce and it was awful no taste whats so ever, my husband ordered the menudo and it was awful as well, i do not recommend this place at all.

Overlooked and in the shadow of its neighbor across the street, you miss the brunch crowd completely at this hidden gem. Totally authentic and not skimpy on the portions, the food is first rate and inexpensive. Most breakfast items are $ 5, while most lunch and dinner options are around $ 10. Full bar for your Mexican beer and Margarita needs.

Negative 5 Stars. Fish ala ammonia! Mushy, slippery, slimy. Rice almost fresh as stale cadaver dust. Never before have I walked away from dinner without eating. Unacceptable that decomposed seafood would make it to the table. Never going back.

I’ve only had delivery via grub hub (I didn’t even know they had a bar) but it has consistently been some of the best Mexican food I’ve ever had. Their nachos are literally to die for. Prepare your will.
Can’t wait to come in for drinks and a sit down dinner.

I’ve been going here for years. I absolutely love the waitresses and there’s nowhere else where you can get Mexican food at such good prices. The portions are huge and everything is tasty.
Make no mistake — this is not la Calaca feliz. It is no frills, authentic mexican food. I highly recommend the bistec con enfrijoladas and the queso fundido with chorizo — both are delicious. And don’t forget a nice margarita with your meal.

Authentic mexican joint in South Philly. Free chips and a couple different salsas when you walk in. I tend to stick to the tacos and sopes here… also if you’re craving Mexican breakfast, this place is open early (9am): heuvos rancheros & chorizo/​potato tacos are the way to go.
Full bar too.

After moving to Philadelphia from Northern California I thought I would never have good Menudo (Pancita)…but I found the place! All of their food is very authentic and not «homogenized»”! Full bar, great service and a friendly atmosphere make it a great choice! BTW the Pancita is available on Saturday gotta ask for it! Pozale all the time!

I give this place 5 stars because of it’s prices and flavor. OH WAIT, AND THEIR MARGARITAS. I now come here for margaritas and tacos, (And micheladas) rather than Cantina or the other taco shops around the area.
Why? Because it’s so cheap, and the service is great, and the atmosphere is so authentic.
Competitors in the area will cost you around $ 9 – 10 for tacos, whereas Plaza Garibaldi has alcohol, and costs you only $ 6 – 7 for the same tacos. This is my choice for tacos and margz now.

Considering how hard it is to find homemade flour tortillas in the area, we were so glad to find Plaza Garibaldi! We ordered the Plaza Garibaldi queso fundido and it was awesome, especially since it was served with flour tortillas. After the appetizer and horchata drinks, the rest of the review goes downhill.
My husband ordered the mole enchiladas. He’s from San Antonio and is a huge mole fan. This mole was grainy and lacking of flavor. I had their Ribeye with seafood entrée. The Ribeye is only ordered one way — extra well done. and the «seafood» on top of the steak was really just a few small shrimps + 2 awful mussels + artificial crabmeat.
Overall impression, we would like to order the fundido to go please. They have delivery through grubhub, we may try that next time.

If you’re looking to decompress and enjoy some authentic Mexican in the area, Plaza Garibaldi is where to go. The answer as to why is plain & simple… They have a bar and Karla can make a mean margarita or should I say 7. The service has always been consistent and quick. The food fresh, plentiful and good. Don’t skip by this little hole in the wall… You’ll regret it!

We come here a lot. My husband and I love Mexican food and this is just our go-​to place for comfort food. Typically, we have a 5-​star experience. The food is delicious, comes quickly and the staff is super friendly. They are also a great place to bring small children because it is a very family oriented place.
There is one exception-​one waitress will take your experience from 5 stars to 1 star. Her name is Lucy. We’ve had her a number of times and each time, it is nothing short of frustrating. She takes a long time to attend to her tables and she seems to always make a mistake about what we order, whether in English or Spanish. I asked for an order of quasedillas as a starter to a group dinner, she brought out 1 quasedilla. An order is usually 3. Usually I chalk this up to her mishearing us or just being really busy. But today, we ordered a smoothie for our 2-​year old and she charged us $ 9! The price on the menu is $ 2.75. We brought up the rather clear discrepancy and she refused to take off the check.
Every single other waitress is extremely competent and friendly, but this one will just ruin your evening. It is a relaxed enough place to just ask for another waitress if you see this one coming your way. I will from now on.

A friend introduced me to this place over a decade ago. I have eaten here, and ordered takeout form this place several times, and never had a bad meal. You get a lot of food for your money. The service is always quick and friendly. I would recommend the Chilaquiles con Pollo.
My friend Bob is chiming in saying that I should give a shout out to the Carnitas Sopes. Duly noted Bob.

Great Mexican food and extremely quick service I love the range of drinks as well they have a lot to choose from the meat was fresh along with everything else and the girls that work there are so sweet the prices are also cheap and the place is really clean I will be going back here!

Great authentic mexican restaurant. I always go there on weekends for their specials. I love the rib eye tacos and lamb chops. Taste great and very reasonable!!! I highly recommend this place.

The real deal? Yes, indeed. I only got a small chance to explore their menu, but the carnitas tacos were off the hook. Service was friendly, place was clean, and menu was extensive & reasonable.

In the footsteps of it’s namesake in Mexico city, this place is always up for a party. A Great place for a late night munch crawl without compromising on the taste. And even though it can be a bit trippy with all the Neon lights in the night, they do have some good beer selection to get u past that …
The prices are reasonable and the bites are savory, which maybe is the right combination to add a little mariachi flavor in your life …

Cute place with fine food and cheap drinks.
I scarfed down a very large veggie burrito and enjoyed a margarita. The salsas were delicious, and the staff was very nice. The atmosphere is very relaxed as well, definitely fine considering I paid ~$ 6 for a large dinner. I’d go again if friends suggested it, not amazing for vegans/​vegetarians, but I understand the omnivorous crowd enjoys it.