Las Bugambilias
148 South St.
Philadelphia , PA 19147
215-922-3190
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Cuisine type: Mexican
Meals Served:
Dinner
Style:
Former Tequila's chef Carlos Molina and his wife, Michelle Zimmerman, have opened a charming storefront eatery dedicated to traditional Mexican cooking. The cozy, bright-yellow space is a personal ode to vintage Mexi-cinema. The menu uses good ingredients in dishes that reflect refined authenticity, rather than creativity.
Specialties:
Crema poblana; sopa de tortilla; guacamole; tacos al pastor; empanadas; chalupitas; seviche; queso Chihuaja Chihuahua (with chorizo); tilapia ajillo; grouper a la Veracruzana; medallon cq del rancho; enchiladas de pavo; cochinita; churros; coconut flan; café de olla.
Alcohol:
There are a few inexpensive South American wines by the glass, typical Mexican beers (including a refreshing Dos XX lager on draft), and a very nice collection of premium tequilas. The mixed drinks were dicey.
Weekend noise:
Close quarters can quickly hit a boisterous 85 decibels (ideal is 75 decibels or less).
Hours: Dinner Sunday, Tuesday through Thursday, 4-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, until 11 p.m.
Prices:
$$$
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