The Philadelphia area has a diverse and booming breakfast taco scene, with many establishments offering unique takes on this popular morning dish.
Hi-Lo Taco Co. in Center City showcases Tex-Mex style with its signature burnt-ends breakfast tacos, available all day, with weekend brunch options coming soon. The venue opens at 11 a.m. from Tuesday through Saturday at 1109 Walnut St.
El Chingon in East Passyunk serves a variety of Mexican dishes, including a standout taco placero, featuring a large corn tortilla filled with multiple fresh ingredients. It operates from 11 a.m. during weekdays and opens at 10 a.m. on weekends at 1524 S. 10th St.
Empanadas United presents no-frills breakfast tacos in East Falls, offering a simple yet satisfying start to the day, starting at 9 a.m. daily at 3492 Tilden St.
Juana Tamale on East Passyunk Avenue allows customers to combine birria with scrambled eggs in their breakfast tacos, available from 10 a.m. from Wednesday to Sunday at 1941 E. Passyunk Ave.
La Catrachita, now open 24/7 on Columbus Boulevard, includes traditional Mexican scramble in its breakfast tacos, served from 5 a.m. to noon daily at 1600 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd.
Rosy’s East in Bella Vista, introduces Mexican breakfast options including steak and egg tacos during weekend brunch, starting at 10:30 a.m., located at 624 S. Sixth St.
Sí Taqueria in Point Breeze mixes traditional and innovative ingredients in its breakfast tacos, like chorizo con papas, available from 8 a.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m. on weekends at 1500 Federal St.
Sor Ynez in North Philadelphia opts for a brunch-style approach, serving scrambled eggs with chorizo, black beans, and Oaxaca cheese in hand-made corn tortillas. The restaurant opens at 11 a.m. over the weekend at 1800 N. American St.
South Philly Barbacoa is famous for its lamb barbacoa tacos, a weekend breakfast staple starting at 5 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays at 1134 S. 9th St.
Tacos Don Memo near Clark Park offers breakfast tacos with vibrant toppings, from 10:30 a.m. during weekdays, located at 270 S. 38th St.
These locations, among others, contribute to Philadelphia’s rich and varied breakfast taco offerings, catering to a wide range of tastes and preferences.