A Guide to 15 Breakfast Taco Spots in Philadelphia

Fifteen years ago, Philly’s breakfast taco scene started small with a University City food truck. Today, the area boasts diverse options, from traditional Mexican to Tex-Mex styles. Here are 15 notable spots:

  1. El Chingon: Known for its taco placero with proteins like spit-roasted pork.
    πŸ“1524 S. 10th St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19147

  2. Empanadas United: Specializes in Dominican cuisine with hearty breakfast tacos.
    πŸ“3492 Tilden St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19129

  3. Hi-Lo Taco Co.: Offers signature burnt-ends breakfast tacos and more Tex-Mex options.
    πŸ“1109 Walnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19107

  4. Juana Tamale: Features birria-egg breakfast tacos along with other protein options.
    πŸ“1941 E. Passyunk Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. 19148

  5. La Catrachita: Open 24/7 with tacos like bacon-egg-and-cheese and huevos Γ  la Mexicana.
    πŸ“1600 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, Pa. 19148

  6. Rosy’s East: Steak and egg tacos are a specialty at this Bella Vista spot.
    πŸ“624 S. Sixth St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19147

  7. SΓ­ Taqueria: Known for its chorizo con papas breakfast tacos.
    πŸ“1500 Federal St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19146

  8. Sor Ynez: Serves brunch tacos with egg, chorizo, black beans, and Oaxaca cheese.
    πŸ“1800 N. American St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19122

  9. South Philly Barbacoa: Famous for lamb tacos, available from 5 a.m. on weekends.
    πŸ“1134 S. 9th St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19147

  10. Tacos Don Memo: Find this truck near Clark Park farmers market on Saturdays.
    πŸ“270 S. 38th St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19104

  11. Taco Heart: Offers 11 breakfast taco varieties, including migas maximus.
    πŸ“1001 E Passyunk Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. 19147

  12. Taco Taco Mexican: Continues the tradition of breakfast tacos three days a week.
    πŸ“261 S. 44th St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19104

  13. Jaco Juice and Taco Bar: Casual spots in West Chester and Media offering two tacos per order.
    πŸ“8 W. Gay St., West Chester, Pa. 19380 / πŸ“21 W. State St., Media, Pa. 19063

  14. La Ingrata: Camden BYOB serving machaca breakfast tacos during weekend brunch.
    πŸ“1999 Federal St., Camden, N.J. 08105

  15. Tank & Libby’s: Drexel Hill spot with breakfast tacos in flour tortillas.
    πŸ“1011 Pontiac Road, Drexel Hill, Pa. 19026

For more information and full menus, visit their respective websites.