Best of Philly 2009: Cheap Mexican

Cantina Los Caballitos

1651 East Passyunk Avenue
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19148
215-755-3550
cantinaloscaballitos.com/main.html

 
 

Not everything on the menu at the Cantina is cheap, but many of the best basics are, like the giant bowl of citrus-tinged guacamole ($7), the massive, overstuffed Tex-Mex-style burritos ($8 to $11), and the real-deal tacos ($8 to $11), all of which come with a healthy dusting of cilantro and a lime wedge for squeezing. After one bite of the menu stars — the crunchy-soft fried plantains with melted cheese ($6), and the tamarind barbecued pork ribs paired with pickled jalapeños ($12) — you’ll forgive this hipster hang in South Philly for its long waits and too-cool-for-school crowds, and just order another $6 frozen blood-orange margarita.

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