Blue Corn
8 people recommendvia r/PhiladelphiaEats, r/philadelphia8 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Blue Corn is a Mexican restaurant that several commenters recommend, with one diner saying they would choose it over South Philly Barbacoa for its greater range. Another commenter agrees, saying they go to Blue Corn over South Philly Barbacoa every time. Diners also praise the salsas and chips, with one saying they would buy the salsas by the gallon and always get double chips with takeout.
Address
Blue Corn Restaurant and Bar, 940 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Key-Share-894 in r/PhiladelphiaEats · Jun 2025variety
Says they would pick Blue Corn over South Philly Barbacoa because it offers more range.
- Recommendsu/abois in r/PhiladelphiaEats · Feb 2026service
Straightforward Mexican with attentive service, massive specials and great cocktails.
- Recommendsu/vee-effekt in r/philadelphia · May 2025service
Commenter praises Blue Corn's unusually good service, handmade food and salsas.
- Recommendsu/xylodactyl in r/PhiladelphiaEats · Jun 2025
Agrees, saying they choose Blue Corn over South Philly Barbacoa every time.
- Recommendsu/GreatWhiteRapper in r/philadelphia · May 2025taste
Reply raves about Blue Corn's salsas and chips, saying they'd buy them by the gallon.
- Recommendsu/Spaciepoo in r/PhiladelphiaEats · May 2025
Named as a recommendation.
- Recommendsu/Easy-Lavishness-4075 in r/PhiladelphiaEats · May 2025
Named among the top tier.
- Recommendsu/PoopingTurtles in r/PhiladelphiaEats · May 2025
Mexican food with great margaritas.
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Details last checked 10 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.