Came in here for a quick taco and ordered one for Yvette and somehow we got 6 tacos, East Coast thing I guess, you can only buy tacos in 3s. 3 tacos equal $8, pricy for LA standard here. It did take about 15 minutes to get out food, which for tacos felt long. The tacos were solid, good size I liked how they gave the tortillas a nice little crisp. Not really a place to take a date, but not bad for take out. There are a lot of dive bars in the area, I would probably find out if any places allow you to bring in food. The salsa was pretty good, would have liked it a spicier, it would be nice if the East Coast would jump on the Salsa Bar game.
(4)
Jah F.
As a rule of thumb, If a Mexican restaurant has a ton of "non-Mexicans" eating there, it is either not authentic, the food is actually really bad, most likely overpriced and "spicy" items are never spicy. Having said that, this place is probably the first spot I have been to that actually has great tasting Mexican tacos, and of-course no authentic latin restaurant is complete without actual Mexican customers... My only gripe is that the carne asada tacos should be cooked medium rare instead of well done, but still good nonetheless.
(5)
Andy K.
Pretty authentic but I've had better. We had the carne asada (steak) and pollo (chicken) taco platters. Although the steak was pretty dry and the cacti turned me off, the chicken was juicy, the onion was tasty, and the peppers were varied. Each taco also came wrapped in two corn tortillas, which were some of the better tortillas I've had. Ultimately, the real winner of these dishes was how well everything came together. However, I'm not sure if I can get over the cacti-steak atrocities. Make sure you ask for a Horchata, a cold milk-based drink with a great cinnamon taste. It's a little heavy but well worth trying. Finally, if you're into banda music like I am, look no further. Prima Pizza Taqueria Mexicana plays some awesome banda music videos that will enamor you.
(3)
Geraldo H.
So this a rating based on the service, the quality of the dish I had (lamb tacos), and the overall experience. Customer service was good. It took bit longer than I expected to get my food (30-40 minutes for tacos isn't usual to me as I order tacos A LOT) and we were the only ones there (2 of us) with like just one guy already waiting for his food. Just for the longer wait time that seemed a bit more longer than usual, I would have to take off a star (should honestly be 4.5 stars). They do get busy with orders, but the tempo for 1-2 people to get into cooking several orders isn't enough. Needs more manpower. As for the quality of food -- it was EXCELLENT. The meat was pulled apart and melted in my mouth. It was succulent and had lots of flavors. Very fresh meat. The various flavors with the zest and spice really made this dish their signature, and yes I am talking about their lamb tacos. Worth every bite. Mind you, the lamb tacos actually cost a bit more than the carnitas, pollo, or the carne asada and it's worth it. For the overall experience, I enjoyed it. The spot is a bit smaller and very tight. It looks like a straight up old school pizza joint. The spot has excellent prices too. Also, this spot is VERY busy so expect wait times to happen. From trying the food, it is definitely worth the trip and they have my recommendation. I give this spot an A. Check these guys out.
(4)
Hannah C.
Fast and friendly service, good price, DELICIOUS tacos. Can't beat it. Great veggie tacos too!
(5)
Andy W.
Some of the best tacos I've ever had, no joke. Super authentic. Be advised that this is true Mexican food (not Americanized and smothered in cheese). Worth going out of your way to try. Also, they seem to be open very late.
(5)
Tyler T.
You really get the bang for your buck with great prices and very filling platters. So glad I found out about this place. Tacos are so good.
(5)
Ashley T.
I can't take credit for this idea, but a friend of mine said he wished they had a transpass type system for their tacos. If Prima Pizza could put such a system in effect for their vegetarian burritos, I'd give this place 5 stars. I have been thinking about their vegetarian burrito for weeks. WEEKS. I hate how delicious their food is. It's ruined me. And the portion size! You'll eat the whole thing, though. Don't come here thinking, "oh, I'll save some for tomorrow." No, you will not. You will eat the whole burrito or taco or whatever you get, and you'll wake up in the morning waiting until your next fix.
(4)
Arthur S.
My go to late night spot since moving to south philly. Never disappointed. This place is open and delivering until 5 am most nights and the food is always fresh and delicious. Their chorizo torta is honestly one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. Seriously though.... Try that.
(5)
Jarls B.
Best tacos in town Open until end of time Greatest when drunken 1love
(5)
Daniel O.
I could live off the tacos here. The staff is really friendly and the food is out of this world. Bonus points for being open late for after drinks snacking!
(5)
Chloe R.
Seriously the best tacos you can get in south philly. Just so well put together everything is so fresh and the peppers are so great especially if you like spicy stuff. My fav
(5)
Gideon R.
I've been all over their menu and I love each and every thing I've ordered. What I'm really fixed on is their cactus. It's briney and spicey, just good. I love their tongue tacos best and their tamales. Worth the visit.
(5)
Anita S.
We went searching for tacos on a Sunday afternoon and this place did not disappoint. Lamb tacos with nopales were great-- the nopales were just a little spicy, and the texture was a nice pairing with the tacos. We also got sopas with al pastor, tasty as well. Throw in some mango soda and we fed two people for just about $20. Parking was a hassle to find in this area, but at this price point and quality, we'll be back again.
(4)
Vinny P.
Well I've finally arrived. I was given the tip for this taco spot from Paul from Percy St who is both in "the industry" and a native Californian. He said, "Vinny, that's my spot for food that reminds me of home." I knew I had to go. This is a small place and it's a simple setup. I grabbed the paper menu and ordered al pastor, one of my standards. I then took a seat as the nice girl behind the counter got to work on my tacos. The pork looked to be marinated in a red chili sauce and it was fried up quickly with some onions and pineapples. She then grilled the tortillas until they were hot and expertly formed the 3 tacos, topped with more fresh onion and cilantro. The dish came with salsa verde which was surprisingly spicy and grilled jalapenos and grilled onions. This was a great 8 dollar meal and I'm happy I got here. I cant' wait to go back and try more. Being that it's approximately 3 blocks from my place, I'll put the odds of my return as quite good.
(4)
K. L.
I've been in search of good Mexican food since i moved here last year, and hands down this is probably the most authentic Mexican food I had in Philly. Tried their spicy pork tacos and it was delicious... reminded me of what I'm used to in LA.
(4)
Emily W.
You know that this place is good when you finish your order of three generously stuffed tacos, contemplate getting another order but don't get it for fear of being too gluttonous, only to wake up the next day thinking about those tacos and how you can make it to Italian market to eat them for lunch. The food is seriously amazing here. I got the chicken, al pastor, and carne asada tacos with onions and cilantro. When I ordered in my rusty Spanish, I was expecting one taco for each meat, but due to said rusty Spanish, I got three tacos with all three meats inside each one. Not what I was expecting, but a total win nonetheless. Definitely give their smoky and spicy red salsa a try, but I found the meats themselves to be plenty flavorful on their own. This place is really easy to miss if you're walking by, so pay attention! The husband and wife team are hard at work in their tiny kitchen. Next time, I'm going to ask for their paper menu because supposedly it has a lot more options than the menu that's on the wall. Then again, their tacos are so delicious, I don't know if I'll be able to try anything else. I've been on the search for the best tacos in Philly, and I think I may have found them.
(5)
Lauren B.
So, you're in Italian Market and you want tacos. No problem - walk in to this pizza place and walk out with probably the best tasting tacos of your life. I know the above doesn't make any sense, but it's Philly we're talking about - so it makes so much sense. HUGE PORTIONS. Great tasting tacos. Freshly prepared in front of your eyes. Cash only (low prices - I think I got my tacos and soda for around $8).
(5)
Mark M.
Far and away the best tacos in Philly! I should know, I came here after we ROCKED A.C. with Everclear, Lit, Marcy Playground, and the Gin Blossoms. Art said he would buy me a new life, but I told him I'd pay for the chorizo!!!1!!! I don't care if you're content with Taco Bell, I don't wanna hear about your favorite gastropub's lamb tacos -- these are the real deal. Know how I know? I asked Super Cat, from our hit single "Fly", and he agreed. And he hablo espanol, hombre!!!!1!!! Long story short - I stopped at Prima Pizza en route to Show n Tel. Those girls are crazy!
(5)
Allison B.
I was on a quest for a tomato and a taco. Rode my bike down to the "Italian" market, scooped up a beefsteak tomato from the first vendor I saw (too hungry for mexican food to shop around) and rode past Washington until I saw this taqueria. It's a strange name for a restaurant, sure, and I can't imagine myself ever ordering pizza there, but let me tell you- the tacos that the woman behind the counter whipped up for me in 100 seconds flat were rad. When I asked if they made vegetarian tacos, she said not really- though they did have rice and beans. I asked for beans only, and before you can say "where's the hot sauce?" two juicy tacos were handed to me on a paper plate. Double wrapped in corn tortillas, these pinto bean/red pepper dreams were topped with uber green lettuce and some sprinkle cheese. Threw some sriracha on there and we were good to go. I raved about the tacos to the woman who made them- she seemed happy that I enjoyed them so much and mentioned that usually they have refried beans, not the whole marinated ones like they had today. Got lucky, I guess. The best part? My lunch only cost me $3!!
(4)
Adam G.
This place has the best chorizo burrito in town. I live a few blocks away and I'm a bartender, so I often am looking for a decent bite to eat late in the evening. Prima never disappoints, the ingredients are fresh and cooked to order, the meat and rice is perfectly seasoned and the salsa verde tastes fresh and has just the right bite to it. This is the best eight bucks you can spend in the city of Philadelphia, mesmerizing delicious eight-dollar burritos till five or six am. +they don't serve any pizza at this location, it is only burritos and tacos, either that name is homage to whatever was in the location before or the name got lost somewhere in translation.
(5)
Christina G.
People who work here are super nice and love to feed you. I was here on Saturday for lunch with a friend and it was really slow. We explained it was my first time there and ordered tacos and a veggie burrito. The two women working there brought us some special rice, cinnamon drink and some sort of appetizer thing to try. Everything was really good, especially the tacos. The place is small and I must have walked by fifty times and never stopped in until I read the other yelp reviews. There are about 5 tables that seat 2 people and 1 or tables that seat 4 people but we were the only ones in the restaurant. I have to agree with the other yelp reviews. This is now my favorite place to go in Philly for tacos. Prices are also very reasonable, about $7 to $8 for a very large burrito, 3 tacos or other meals. And this place is open very late- can't remember if they said 3 or 5am but I will definitely be hitting this place up late night after the bar. Only down side was the place didn't have A/C and it was a 90 degree day. I didn't mind much but it was a bit hot.
(4)
Adrienne Q.
Best burritos ever. Seriously, guys. I first wandered in randomly, now I head here regularly.
(5)
Anahi B.
My boyfriend convinced me to walk in to Prima Pizza the other day when we were looking for a quick bite in the Italian Market. I was hesitant at first, even a little scared, but the second we walked in and smelled the enticing aromas coming from the kitchen, I changed my mind. They were out of some of the tacos we wanted to try (head cheese and carne enchilada) but we ordered tacos al pastor and shredded chicken. When they came out, they were stuffed full and topped with a generous sprinkling of fresh chopped cilantro and onion. The quality and taste was about on par with El Jarocho, which is one of my South Philly faves. The tacos al pastor were excellent, but the shredded chicken are the ones I will go back for-- the chicken was in a light tomato sauce and was juicy and flavorful. They give you a roasted chipotle sauce with the tacos, also really tasty. All in all, a really good and inexpensive lunch place. The decor does leave something to be desired, and there is no room for groups. There have to be four tables in the place, and only one of them seats four people. So, I wouldn't go expecting a nice lunch/dinner/late night snack out. It's just a perfect place to grab a cheap, good, home made food in a simple setting.
(3)
Debbie G.
The 4 star is based on the chicken tacos my friend and I had and the fact that I feel this place has a lot more tasty mexican bites to offer that I haven't yet tried, but would venture back to do so. Not sure why the name highlights the pizza more so than the taqueria considering that from what I could tell from the patrons seated there, only mexican platters were being had. There was no real menu, only what was described by the owner when asked. For $2 though it was worth a try no matter what. Cheap, tasty, friendly, fast - what more could you ask?
(4)
Rafael D.
This is the best place in south Philly for Mexican food. The real deal Mexican food. The Carne asada taco is my favorite and the tamales are delicious. Oh and the salsa verde is amazing. Authentic good food!
(5)
Mikonora R.
Number one best tacos! And open very late!
(5)
Edward G.
Simply the best tacos you can find in Philly. Hands down. And open until 6 am? Served with grilled onion, jalapeño, and cactus, the tacos are unbelievable. A hidden gem you could walk past without realizing what you are missing. Seriously the best taco I've ever had.
(5)
Micaela F.
I had a goal and it was to find tamales. I read everyone's review how fluffy and delicious their tamales are. I had to try. They had three kinds of tamales. I had the tamales with the salsa verde and another one with the banana leaf. I did not care for the banana leaf one but the ones with the corn husk is my fav. Would def come back for some fluffy tamales.
(5)
Davide C.
Jon L, ya beat me to it, though I'm not surprised. I've only recently starting yelping which is a pity because in all the time this place has been open, it's only gotten two reviews, mine and Mr L's. Prima is unassuming. I often forget the name. I had to look it up on Googlemaps to be sure it was the right place, but it is. For under $6, you can get two freshly grilled pork chops, a stack of tortillas beans, rice, grilled veggies, and a feeling that all is right with the world. "Taco, taco, taco!" you'll scream, finishing your meal with a well-deserved belch (it shows appreciation in some cultures). Prima is like someone took a chunk of Guadalajara and dropped it in the middle of South Philly. This is the most authentic and delicious Mexican food you can get in this area and the full array of Mexican sodas to wash it down with is tantalizing. The only problem is lack of seating: this is definitely more a take-out joint. There's no where to sit. There's a window diner, but only four stools, so it's cramped. Prima! Please! Find some way to expand! You need a dining room!
(5)
Jon L.
The real question is, why aren't there more taqueria/pizzerias? This is the perfect example of what I was talking about in my review of La Lupe. There are much better Mexican places in S Philly which are cheap and quick -- DON'T STICK WITH LA LUPE JUST BECAUSE ALL THE OTHER GRINGOS ARE DOING IT! Prima Pizza serves up simple, perfect tacos and tamales in about one minute flat. There's room for about four people to eat there at one time; I prefer to take my tamales home -- wrapped in those dried corn husks, they'll stay warm for a while (and you won't lose any flavor or texture by popping them in the microwave). I haven't tried the pizza.
(4)
Kevin P.
This place makes delicious authentic tacos! I always get the veggie tacos and they come loaded with beans, cheese, cactus, lettuce, radish and really good salsa. It's a great place to stop after the hanging out in one of the many great bars in South Philly. Don't let the "Prima Pizza" name fool you. They don't serve pizza...they just left the old sign up from the previous establishment.
(5)
M C.
This place is fantastic! I thought I had already written a review for here before, but I guess not. I love it because you can get four things that you can't get at a lot of other taco/burrito places: 1) fish tacos/burritos !!! 2) shrimp tacos/burritos!!! 3) lamb tacos/burritos !!! and 4) grilled cactus (real cactus!) on any dish, including the above. I also love how late they are open. It's a very nice couple there late at night, a husband-and-wife team. They also have Mexican coca-cola, a big plus.
(5)
Lilli C.
I didn't realize this place actually served pizza until I looked at their menu online, but their tacos are the best I've had in the city! The carnitas were delicious and flavorful and they came with a pickled cactus salad which I had never had before. The portions are quite large and the tacos are only 6 bucks for an order. The place itself is pretty small with just a few tables set up inside, but I will definitely come back over and over again.
(5)
Kathleen D.
Get whatever pizza ideas outta your head, what you need to know is this: Big fat delicious late-night tacos. Ooooh I did not know! Good ole Irish Johnny tipped me off to Prima's taqueria ways after a night of boozin at 12 Steps til last call. "You wanna get tacos?" "Yeah, obviously, always...but where? It's after 2 AM..." They're open late! I heard tell even til 5 AM some nights? Could this be true? Not sure, but they were there for us last night. A little hop, skip, and a jump through the darkened closed down Italian Market, right across Washington and into the tiny taqueria, we were greeted by aromas of good taco makings on the flat top. Yeah man, and the guys working there are really nice and I'm gonna act like we're ole buddies now...based on the fact that they kindly put up with my Spanglish ramblings and musings about the Primera Division and my gambling habits. Anyway, cuanto cuestan los tacos? I'm not exactly sure cause my brother bought them, but I know they're not as cheapo as some places...but these double corn tortilla wrapped beauts were hefty! My favorites were the tacos de chiles rellenos. The chiles were stuffed with shredded tinga de pollo, then battered and fried...how you do... and placed in tacos topped with the onions, cilantro, and lime wedges you'd be expecting. Really, really, delicious. A little salsa roja y salsa verde and you're set. My second favorites were the tacos campechanos...a shreddy beef and chorizo concoction, I do believe. Good stuff. So, in closing: Big fat delicious late-night tacos! Good to know.
(4)
Jena L.
Finally! A late night something in philly. I dont count anything that closes before 4am as late night. And 3am does not an after hours make.. Great tasty burrito - i had steak and Tacos - chicken. Soooo amazing for food at 3am!! Very happy!
(5)
Kevin R.
This is the current best tacos in Philadelphia in my opinion. I'm talking about the lamb tacos, of course, though it is dependant on what day of the week you go. You really want to get the lamb while it's fresh. Along with your three taco's you will receive just one small container of the delicious salsa, though. In any other taco shop, you'd get bowls of salsa if you eat in - not so here. They do make up for it a great deal with nopales and seared green onions thrown onto your taco platter. The nopales are particularly awesome- they're mixed with some adobo and scotch bonnet chiles. If you're not into lamb, there are the usual taco shop options like suadero, carne enchilada and al pastor, but I've found these other offerings to be merely on par with the other taco shops in the area. tl;dr get lamb tacos here on or close to the weekend... if you want another kind of taco, you're probably better off with Tamalex on 7th and Federal, or Los Gallos on 10th and Wolf.
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Takes Reservations : No Delivery : Yes Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : No Good For : Lunch Parking : Street Bike Parking : Yes Good for Kids : No Good for Groups : No Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : No
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Sal D.
Came in here for a quick taco and ordered one for Yvette and somehow we got 6 tacos, East Coast thing I guess, you can only buy tacos in 3s. 3 tacos equal $8, pricy for LA standard here. It did take about 15 minutes to get out food, which for tacos felt long. The tacos were solid, good size I liked how they gave the tortillas a nice little crisp. Not really a place to take a date, but not bad for take out. There are a lot of dive bars in the area, I would probably find out if any places allow you to bring in food. The salsa was pretty good, would have liked it a spicier, it would be nice if the East Coast would jump on the Salsa Bar game.
(4)Jah F.
As a rule of thumb, If a Mexican restaurant has a ton of "non-Mexicans" eating there, it is either not authentic, the food is actually really bad, most likely overpriced and "spicy" items are never spicy. Having said that, this place is probably the first spot I have been to that actually has great tasting Mexican tacos, and of-course no authentic latin restaurant is complete without actual Mexican customers... My only gripe is that the carne asada tacos should be cooked medium rare instead of well done, but still good nonetheless.
(5)Andy K.
Pretty authentic but I've had better. We had the carne asada (steak) and pollo (chicken) taco platters. Although the steak was pretty dry and the cacti turned me off, the chicken was juicy, the onion was tasty, and the peppers were varied. Each taco also came wrapped in two corn tortillas, which were some of the better tortillas I've had. Ultimately, the real winner of these dishes was how well everything came together. However, I'm not sure if I can get over the cacti-steak atrocities. Make sure you ask for a Horchata, a cold milk-based drink with a great cinnamon taste. It's a little heavy but well worth trying. Finally, if you're into banda music like I am, look no further. Prima Pizza Taqueria Mexicana plays some awesome banda music videos that will enamor you.
(3)Geraldo H.
So this a rating based on the service, the quality of the dish I had (lamb tacos), and the overall experience. Customer service was good. It took bit longer than I expected to get my food (30-40 minutes for tacos isn't usual to me as I order tacos A LOT) and we were the only ones there (2 of us) with like just one guy already waiting for his food. Just for the longer wait time that seemed a bit more longer than usual, I would have to take off a star (should honestly be 4.5 stars). They do get busy with orders, but the tempo for 1-2 people to get into cooking several orders isn't enough. Needs more manpower. As for the quality of food -- it was EXCELLENT. The meat was pulled apart and melted in my mouth. It was succulent and had lots of flavors. Very fresh meat. The various flavors with the zest and spice really made this dish their signature, and yes I am talking about their lamb tacos. Worth every bite. Mind you, the lamb tacos actually cost a bit more than the carnitas, pollo, or the carne asada and it's worth it. For the overall experience, I enjoyed it. The spot is a bit smaller and very tight. It looks like a straight up old school pizza joint. The spot has excellent prices too. Also, this spot is VERY busy so expect wait times to happen. From trying the food, it is definitely worth the trip and they have my recommendation. I give this spot an A. Check these guys out.
(4)Hannah C.
Fast and friendly service, good price, DELICIOUS tacos. Can't beat it. Great veggie tacos too!
(5)Andy W.
Some of the best tacos I've ever had, no joke. Super authentic. Be advised that this is true Mexican food (not Americanized and smothered in cheese). Worth going out of your way to try. Also, they seem to be open very late.
(5)Tyler T.
You really get the bang for your buck with great prices and very filling platters. So glad I found out about this place. Tacos are so good.
(5)Ashley T.
I can't take credit for this idea, but a friend of mine said he wished they had a transpass type system for their tacos. If Prima Pizza could put such a system in effect for their vegetarian burritos, I'd give this place 5 stars. I have been thinking about their vegetarian burrito for weeks. WEEKS. I hate how delicious their food is. It's ruined me. And the portion size! You'll eat the whole thing, though. Don't come here thinking, "oh, I'll save some for tomorrow." No, you will not. You will eat the whole burrito or taco or whatever you get, and you'll wake up in the morning waiting until your next fix.
(4)Arthur S.
My go to late night spot since moving to south philly. Never disappointed. This place is open and delivering until 5 am most nights and the food is always fresh and delicious. Their chorizo torta is honestly one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. Seriously though.... Try that.
(5)Jarls B.
Best tacos in town Open until end of time Greatest when drunken 1love
(5)Daniel O.
I could live off the tacos here. The staff is really friendly and the food is out of this world. Bonus points for being open late for after drinks snacking!
(5)Chloe R.
Seriously the best tacos you can get in south philly. Just so well put together everything is so fresh and the peppers are so great especially if you like spicy stuff. My fav
(5)Gideon R.
I've been all over their menu and I love each and every thing I've ordered. What I'm really fixed on is their cactus. It's briney and spicey, just good. I love their tongue tacos best and their tamales. Worth the visit.
(5)Anita S.
We went searching for tacos on a Sunday afternoon and this place did not disappoint. Lamb tacos with nopales were great-- the nopales were just a little spicy, and the texture was a nice pairing with the tacos. We also got sopas with al pastor, tasty as well. Throw in some mango soda and we fed two people for just about $20. Parking was a hassle to find in this area, but at this price point and quality, we'll be back again.
(4)Vinny P.
Well I've finally arrived. I was given the tip for this taco spot from Paul from Percy St who is both in "the industry" and a native Californian. He said, "Vinny, that's my spot for food that reminds me of home." I knew I had to go. This is a small place and it's a simple setup. I grabbed the paper menu and ordered al pastor, one of my standards. I then took a seat as the nice girl behind the counter got to work on my tacos. The pork looked to be marinated in a red chili sauce and it was fried up quickly with some onions and pineapples. She then grilled the tortillas until they were hot and expertly formed the 3 tacos, topped with more fresh onion and cilantro. The dish came with salsa verde which was surprisingly spicy and grilled jalapenos and grilled onions. This was a great 8 dollar meal and I'm happy I got here. I cant' wait to go back and try more. Being that it's approximately 3 blocks from my place, I'll put the odds of my return as quite good.
(4)K. L.
I've been in search of good Mexican food since i moved here last year, and hands down this is probably the most authentic Mexican food I had in Philly. Tried their spicy pork tacos and it was delicious... reminded me of what I'm used to in LA.
(4)Emily W.
You know that this place is good when you finish your order of three generously stuffed tacos, contemplate getting another order but don't get it for fear of being too gluttonous, only to wake up the next day thinking about those tacos and how you can make it to Italian market to eat them for lunch. The food is seriously amazing here. I got the chicken, al pastor, and carne asada tacos with onions and cilantro. When I ordered in my rusty Spanish, I was expecting one taco for each meat, but due to said rusty Spanish, I got three tacos with all three meats inside each one. Not what I was expecting, but a total win nonetheless. Definitely give their smoky and spicy red salsa a try, but I found the meats themselves to be plenty flavorful on their own. This place is really easy to miss if you're walking by, so pay attention! The husband and wife team are hard at work in their tiny kitchen. Next time, I'm going to ask for their paper menu because supposedly it has a lot more options than the menu that's on the wall. Then again, their tacos are so delicious, I don't know if I'll be able to try anything else. I've been on the search for the best tacos in Philly, and I think I may have found them.
(5)Lauren B.
So, you're in Italian Market and you want tacos. No problem - walk in to this pizza place and walk out with probably the best tasting tacos of your life. I know the above doesn't make any sense, but it's Philly we're talking about - so it makes so much sense. HUGE PORTIONS. Great tasting tacos. Freshly prepared in front of your eyes. Cash only (low prices - I think I got my tacos and soda for around $8).
(5)Mark M.
Far and away the best tacos in Philly! I should know, I came here after we ROCKED A.C. with Everclear, Lit, Marcy Playground, and the Gin Blossoms. Art said he would buy me a new life, but I told him I'd pay for the chorizo!!!1!!! I don't care if you're content with Taco Bell, I don't wanna hear about your favorite gastropub's lamb tacos -- these are the real deal. Know how I know? I asked Super Cat, from our hit single "Fly", and he agreed. And he hablo espanol, hombre!!!!1!!! Long story short - I stopped at Prima Pizza en route to Show n Tel. Those girls are crazy!
(5)Allison B.
I was on a quest for a tomato and a taco. Rode my bike down to the "Italian" market, scooped up a beefsteak tomato from the first vendor I saw (too hungry for mexican food to shop around) and rode past Washington until I saw this taqueria. It's a strange name for a restaurant, sure, and I can't imagine myself ever ordering pizza there, but let me tell you- the tacos that the woman behind the counter whipped up for me in 100 seconds flat were rad. When I asked if they made vegetarian tacos, she said not really- though they did have rice and beans. I asked for beans only, and before you can say "where's the hot sauce?" two juicy tacos were handed to me on a paper plate. Double wrapped in corn tortillas, these pinto bean/red pepper dreams were topped with uber green lettuce and some sprinkle cheese. Threw some sriracha on there and we were good to go. I raved about the tacos to the woman who made them- she seemed happy that I enjoyed them so much and mentioned that usually they have refried beans, not the whole marinated ones like they had today. Got lucky, I guess. The best part? My lunch only cost me $3!!
(4)Adam G.
This place has the best chorizo burrito in town. I live a few blocks away and I'm a bartender, so I often am looking for a decent bite to eat late in the evening. Prima never disappoints, the ingredients are fresh and cooked to order, the meat and rice is perfectly seasoned and the salsa verde tastes fresh and has just the right bite to it. This is the best eight bucks you can spend in the city of Philadelphia, mesmerizing delicious eight-dollar burritos till five or six am. +they don't serve any pizza at this location, it is only burritos and tacos, either that name is homage to whatever was in the location before or the name got lost somewhere in translation.
(5)Christina G.
People who work here are super nice and love to feed you. I was here on Saturday for lunch with a friend and it was really slow. We explained it was my first time there and ordered tacos and a veggie burrito. The two women working there brought us some special rice, cinnamon drink and some sort of appetizer thing to try. Everything was really good, especially the tacos. The place is small and I must have walked by fifty times and never stopped in until I read the other yelp reviews. There are about 5 tables that seat 2 people and 1 or tables that seat 4 people but we were the only ones in the restaurant. I have to agree with the other yelp reviews. This is now my favorite place to go in Philly for tacos. Prices are also very reasonable, about $7 to $8 for a very large burrito, 3 tacos or other meals. And this place is open very late- can't remember if they said 3 or 5am but I will definitely be hitting this place up late night after the bar. Only down side was the place didn't have A/C and it was a 90 degree day. I didn't mind much but it was a bit hot.
(4)Adrienne Q.
Best burritos ever. Seriously, guys. I first wandered in randomly, now I head here regularly.
(5)Anahi B.
My boyfriend convinced me to walk in to Prima Pizza the other day when we were looking for a quick bite in the Italian Market. I was hesitant at first, even a little scared, but the second we walked in and smelled the enticing aromas coming from the kitchen, I changed my mind. They were out of some of the tacos we wanted to try (head cheese and carne enchilada) but we ordered tacos al pastor and shredded chicken. When they came out, they were stuffed full and topped with a generous sprinkling of fresh chopped cilantro and onion. The quality and taste was about on par with El Jarocho, which is one of my South Philly faves. The tacos al pastor were excellent, but the shredded chicken are the ones I will go back for-- the chicken was in a light tomato sauce and was juicy and flavorful. They give you a roasted chipotle sauce with the tacos, also really tasty. All in all, a really good and inexpensive lunch place. The decor does leave something to be desired, and there is no room for groups. There have to be four tables in the place, and only one of them seats four people. So, I wouldn't go expecting a nice lunch/dinner/late night snack out. It's just a perfect place to grab a cheap, good, home made food in a simple setting.
(3)Debbie G.
The 4 star is based on the chicken tacos my friend and I had and the fact that I feel this place has a lot more tasty mexican bites to offer that I haven't yet tried, but would venture back to do so. Not sure why the name highlights the pizza more so than the taqueria considering that from what I could tell from the patrons seated there, only mexican platters were being had. There was no real menu, only what was described by the owner when asked. For $2 though it was worth a try no matter what. Cheap, tasty, friendly, fast - what more could you ask?
(4)Rafael D.
This is the best place in south Philly for Mexican food. The real deal Mexican food. The Carne asada taco is my favorite and the tamales are delicious. Oh and the salsa verde is amazing. Authentic good food!
(5)Mikonora R.
Number one best tacos! And open very late!
(5)Edward G.
Simply the best tacos you can find in Philly. Hands down. And open until 6 am? Served with grilled onion, jalapeño, and cactus, the tacos are unbelievable. A hidden gem you could walk past without realizing what you are missing. Seriously the best taco I've ever had.
(5)Micaela F.
I had a goal and it was to find tamales. I read everyone's review how fluffy and delicious their tamales are. I had to try. They had three kinds of tamales. I had the tamales with the salsa verde and another one with the banana leaf. I did not care for the banana leaf one but the ones with the corn husk is my fav. Would def come back for some fluffy tamales.
(5)Davide C.
Jon L, ya beat me to it, though I'm not surprised. I've only recently starting yelping which is a pity because in all the time this place has been open, it's only gotten two reviews, mine and Mr L's. Prima is unassuming. I often forget the name. I had to look it up on Googlemaps to be sure it was the right place, but it is. For under $6, you can get two freshly grilled pork chops, a stack of tortillas beans, rice, grilled veggies, and a feeling that all is right with the world. "Taco, taco, taco!" you'll scream, finishing your meal with a well-deserved belch (it shows appreciation in some cultures). Prima is like someone took a chunk of Guadalajara and dropped it in the middle of South Philly. This is the most authentic and delicious Mexican food you can get in this area and the full array of Mexican sodas to wash it down with is tantalizing. The only problem is lack of seating: this is definitely more a take-out joint. There's no where to sit. There's a window diner, but only four stools, so it's cramped. Prima! Please! Find some way to expand! You need a dining room!
(5)Jon L.
The real question is, why aren't there more taqueria/pizzerias? This is the perfect example of what I was talking about in my review of La Lupe. There are much better Mexican places in S Philly which are cheap and quick -- DON'T STICK WITH LA LUPE JUST BECAUSE ALL THE OTHER GRINGOS ARE DOING IT! Prima Pizza serves up simple, perfect tacos and tamales in about one minute flat. There's room for about four people to eat there at one time; I prefer to take my tamales home -- wrapped in those dried corn husks, they'll stay warm for a while (and you won't lose any flavor or texture by popping them in the microwave). I haven't tried the pizza.
(4)Kevin P.
This place makes delicious authentic tacos! I always get the veggie tacos and they come loaded with beans, cheese, cactus, lettuce, radish and really good salsa. It's a great place to stop after the hanging out in one of the many great bars in South Philly. Don't let the "Prima Pizza" name fool you. They don't serve pizza...they just left the old sign up from the previous establishment.
(5)M C.
This place is fantastic! I thought I had already written a review for here before, but I guess not. I love it because you can get four things that you can't get at a lot of other taco/burrito places: 1) fish tacos/burritos !!! 2) shrimp tacos/burritos!!! 3) lamb tacos/burritos !!! and 4) grilled cactus (real cactus!) on any dish, including the above. I also love how late they are open. It's a very nice couple there late at night, a husband-and-wife team. They also have Mexican coca-cola, a big plus.
(5)Lilli C.
I didn't realize this place actually served pizza until I looked at their menu online, but their tacos are the best I've had in the city! The carnitas were delicious and flavorful and they came with a pickled cactus salad which I had never had before. The portions are quite large and the tacos are only 6 bucks for an order. The place itself is pretty small with just a few tables set up inside, but I will definitely come back over and over again.
(5)Kathleen D.
Get whatever pizza ideas outta your head, what you need to know is this: Big fat delicious late-night tacos. Ooooh I did not know! Good ole Irish Johnny tipped me off to Prima's taqueria ways after a night of boozin at 12 Steps til last call. "You wanna get tacos?" "Yeah, obviously, always...but where? It's after 2 AM..." They're open late! I heard tell even til 5 AM some nights? Could this be true? Not sure, but they were there for us last night. A little hop, skip, and a jump through the darkened closed down Italian Market, right across Washington and into the tiny taqueria, we were greeted by aromas of good taco makings on the flat top. Yeah man, and the guys working there are really nice and I'm gonna act like we're ole buddies now...based on the fact that they kindly put up with my Spanglish ramblings and musings about the Primera Division and my gambling habits. Anyway, cuanto cuestan los tacos? I'm not exactly sure cause my brother bought them, but I know they're not as cheapo as some places...but these double corn tortilla wrapped beauts were hefty! My favorites were the tacos de chiles rellenos. The chiles were stuffed with shredded tinga de pollo, then battered and fried...how you do... and placed in tacos topped with the onions, cilantro, and lime wedges you'd be expecting. Really, really, delicious. A little salsa roja y salsa verde and you're set. My second favorites were the tacos campechanos...a shreddy beef and chorizo concoction, I do believe. Good stuff. So, in closing: Big fat delicious late-night tacos! Good to know.
(4)Jena L.
Finally! A late night something in philly. I dont count anything that closes before 4am as late night. And 3am does not an after hours make.. Great tasty burrito - i had steak and Tacos - chicken. Soooo amazing for food at 3am!! Very happy!
(5)Kevin R.
This is the current best tacos in Philadelphia in my opinion. I'm talking about the lamb tacos, of course, though it is dependant on what day of the week you go. You really want to get the lamb while it's fresh. Along with your three taco's you will receive just one small container of the delicious salsa, though. In any other taco shop, you'd get bowls of salsa if you eat in - not so here. They do make up for it a great deal with nopales and seared green onions thrown onto your taco platter. The nopales are particularly awesome- they're mixed with some adobo and scotch bonnet chiles. If you're not into lamb, there are the usual taco shop options like suadero, carne enchilada and al pastor, but I've found these other offerings to be merely on par with the other taco shops in the area. tl;dr get lamb tacos here on or close to the weekend... if you want another kind of taco, you're probably better off with Tamalex on 7th and Federal, or Los Gallos on 10th and Wolf.
(4)Lindsie Risa H.
Late night heaven.
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