"Located in the Italian Market, it's not exactly a secret spot. The chef and owner, Cristina Martínez, was featured on season five of Netflix's "Chef's Table" and won the James Beard Award for best chef in the Mid-Atlantic region in 2022. South Philly Barbacoa is one of the few places where the hype is very, very real, and I consider the tacos the best in the city. The cash-only restaurant has limited hours, but it's worth the effort to get there."
"Order the barbacoa tacos. The consommé with chickpeas and rice is also not to be missed. After your meal, explore the Italian Market, browse the shelves at Molly's Books and Records, or grab a beer at the DiBruno Bros. Bottle Shop up the street. Blue Corn, another Mexican restaurant in the Italian Market, is perfect for a laid-back group outing."
A chef and baker with years of experience in Philadelphia restaurants compiled a set of reliable local favorites for first-time visitors. The recommendations exclude cheesesteaks and focus on tried-and-true spots concentrated around the Italian Market. South Philly Barbacoa earns top praise for its barbacoa tacos and a consommé with chickpeas and rice, led by award-winning chef Cristina Martínez; the venue is cash-only and has limited hours. Nearby businesses include Molly's Books and Records and DiBruno Bros. Bottle Shop. Blue Corn provides a casual, group-friendly option with sidewalk seating, oversized margaritas, and shareable whole grilled-fish entrées.
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