El Chingon
6 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/PhiladelphiaEats, r/philadelphia, r/philly11 comments cited below
What people say, in short
El Chingon's tacos receive specific praise: one diner favors the al pastor, while another recommends the tacos arabes. The aguachile also has supporters. Experiences vary, though: one diner enjoyed the atmosphere but found the food uneven, and another advises choosing tacos over sandwiches they found dry. Two critics separately question the value of the tacos and dislike the aguachile.
Address
El Chingon Philly, 1524 S 10th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Tacos al pastor, Tacos arabes, Aguachile
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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/riverphoenixdays in r/PhiladelphiaEats · Jan 2024ambience
Describes it as a cozy, cool place serving Oaxaca-style Mexican food.
- Recommendsu/falsefront7 in r/PhiladelphiaEats · Dec 2024taste
Says the tacos al pastor are the best they have found anywhere in the city.
- Caveatu/randomusername11010 in r/PhiladelphiaEats · Jan 2026taste
Commenter questions El Chingon's hype, calling the tacos bland and overpriced.
- Mixedu/TommyPickles2222222 in r/philadelphia · Jan 2024consistency
Liked the vibe and atmosphere but felt the food was inconsistent and not mind-blowing.
- Recommendsu/Jessthebearx in r/PhiladelphiaEats · Jan 2024
Seconds the parent's recommendation of El Chingon.
- Mixedu/MShoeSlur in r/philadelphia · Jan 2024taste
Found the chicken sandwich terrible but friends liked the tacos and the aguachile was fantastic.
- Recommendsu/Ill_Economics9493 in r/PhiladelphiaEats · Nov 2026taste
Calls the tacos arabes excellent and worth trying.
- Mixedu/VtArMs in r/philadelphia · Jan 2024taste
Found the sandwiches dry and suggests sticking with tacos and desserts.
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- Caveatu/dmaire in r/PhiladelphiaEats · Jan 2026taste
Commenter found El Chingon's agua chiles gross and doesn't get the hype.
- Recommendsu/HoagieDarling in r/PhiladelphiaEats · Dec 2024taste
Says the aguachile is very good too.
- Recommendsu/bschol518 in r/philly · Oct 2024
Suggests El Chingon among walkable dining options near Broad and Tasker.
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