Where: El Rey, Philadelphia Fish: octopus Price: $14 for 3 Extras: pico de gallo, roasted pineapple salsa, creamy corn and poblano salad Review: Maybe it’s because of the awesome atmosphere, maybe it’s because the waitress totally sold me on the
Where: Revolution Taco, Philadelphia Fish: swordfish Price: $4 per taco (minimum 2) Extras: pickled red cabbage, avocado (according to the menu, but I couldn’t taste or see any), poblano crema Review: the poblano crema is exactly the creamy sauce that
Where: Buena Onda, Philadelphia Price: Mahi-Mahi – $3.50; Swordfish – $4.50. Extras: MAHI – Chipotle remoulade, avocado, red cabbage, jicama slaw SWORDFISH – black bean purée, apple/chayote slaw, crème fraîche, charred lime juice Review: Both tacos were made with fresh
I hesitate to add this one to the list, because it was made by a friend in a non-restaurant setting. However, he wanted to be compared against the professionals, so I shall do my best. Quick caveat: I failed to
Where: Taqueria La Veracruzana Price: $9 for 3. Fish: tilapia Extras: onion, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese Review: These tacos were good. They weren’t amazing-knock-my-socks-off, but they weren’t terrible either. Definitely good comfort food, and the atmosphere of the restaurant was welcoming,