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Lucha Cartel

Mexican Restaurant and Bar$$$$

Center City East, Philadelphia

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Lucha Cartel

7.2^/10

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"Margaritas- pineapple jalapeño is delicious!"(2 Tips)
"Ceviche, fish tacos, margs & plantains were all delicious!"(9 Tips)
"Best chicken quesadillas you will ever have."(3 Tips)
"$5 Happy Hour is a good deal: guacamole and chip portion is huge"(4 Tips)

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JonahJanuary 24, 2018
Awesome spot. Margaritas- pineapple jalapeño is delicious! Salsa lessons 9:45-10:45 and dancing til 2am Tuesday. Great for dinner, drinks, and dancing!
Bryan ExleyJune 26, 2013
I love this place! Some of the coolest art work I have seen in a bar in a long time. The mango margaritas are great... Looking forward to going back to try the food this weekend.
Quincy IhemeDecember 1, 2016
Try the steak fajitas!! It's not much food but it was excellent!! Nice chill place to come and eat and/or drink.
Ian Campos MartinsJune 22, 2019
You should try Arrachera dish, sirloin steak with avocado tomato salad, grilled cactus, panela chesse & spring onion with rice. Perfect, delicious.
Kumo HaraApril 23, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Cactus Burger is great. Had a few tecnico margaritas as well. I enjoy the classic luchadores adorning the walls. Wouldn't mind seeing more modern combatants though.
Adam CernyNovember 23, 2014
Great area for brunch with swift and friendly service. Their guacamole is beyond fresh. :)
The International GazetteNovember 19, 2017
So live! The DJ is awesome!
Bryan PowellNovember 19, 2016
Went for lunch great value for the portions. Had the gauc and chips, and it was okay. Had the fish tacos for lunch, they were cold and not much flavor, and found a huge hair in one.
Katrina S.October 21, 2014
Very cool small restaurant. Guacamole was exceptional, but try to be extra clear if you are ordering the happy hour special - they'll pretend they didn't understand and charge you for the full thing.
Krystal H.August 1, 2018
Ceviche, fish tacos, margs & plantains were all delicious!
Elysia BandongJuly 7, 2016
Their pineapple jalapeño margaritas are everything. Very good fish salad!
Amber GohnMay 5, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Everything here is delicious. The quesadillas are amazing. And the decor? The National Mechanics people outdid themselves.
Campbell BirdFebruary 5, 2015
Happy hour is half off all drafts which is nice. Beware through: If you don't order an HH special, wait staff doesn't try to help you save a buck.
Yuly CarterAugust 27, 2015
I love the concept , the service is good but i dont see mexican people!! XD
Max RDecember 9, 2013
Amazing food and the service is outstanding! Strictly recommended!
Miguel AndradeAugust 16, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Great atmosphere, beautiful decorations and the margaritas are delIcious
Chris RichardsJuly 26, 2013
Great Cuban sandwich! Nice happy hour deals too.
Bre BonnerApril 17, 2016
Pork belly soft shell tacos are a winner!
CrystalDecember 27, 2013
$5 Happy Hour is a good deal: guacamole and chip portion is huge
David PennockMarch 22, 2017
Food, drink, and atmosphere are great!
Cherry T.October 13, 2013
Duck with rice is great!!!!!!
Raquel MacgregorMay 6, 2014
Margaritas and sangria isn't very good but their chorizo sliders are bomb
Clayton TaylorApril 20, 2018
Great food, atmosphere
Melissa Fe' MyersJuly 2, 2013
If you don't try the Guacamole there is something seriously wrong with you.
Heavy BubbleMay 2, 2013
Seems like these folks are just getting their restaurant legs. The staff was confused about almost everything. The food was fair and the presentation lacking. Hope it will get better.
Michael CarrabineApril 25, 2013
Been here 5+ times
It's like Old City's version of El Rey (this is a good thing)
Phillysdon04 DonOctober 2, 2014
I have had great Mexican food before but this place doesn't measure up in my opinion.
Dan DeMarcoJuly 3, 2013
Best chicken quesadillas you will ever have.
Matt WelshApril 12, 2013
You owe it to yourself to eat a chorizo burger.
Eileen Rosney-StormSeptember 22, 2013
The chicken quesadillas & nachos r delish!
Damon AlstonJanuary 31, 2015
Everything is the bomb!
Paul BrownOctober 20, 2013
If you dare, ask about Yoga Flame.
Nate Coe, Jr.June 30, 2013
Been here 25+ times
Nice decor, good food, friendly staff.
Mary DunhamAugust 13, 2014
Food is excellent, but doesn't make up for inattentive servers.
April LittrellApril 26, 2021
They forgot to put in our order, so food was very late. There were also bones in the chicken enchiladas.
Jeff QuinnApril 18, 2014
Show your City Fitness app or Card and save$$
Lance LacoffApril 2, 2016
Good, not great margaritas.
Brian WittSeptember 11, 2013
Amazing chicken quesadilla.
Jackie MarieAugust 1, 2015
The chicken quesadellas 👌
MeganJanuary 8, 2017
Great margs!
AanalMay 16, 2014
Prices are very reasonable
Lisa MiddletonApril 20, 2013
Good food, great service!
Brian FJune 26, 2014
Very slow service!!! Order was messed up.
Fabiana BellabarbaOctober 31, 2016
la Música y la cerveza de manzana jajaja

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