La Mula Terca

Name: La Mula Terca
Address: 2053 S Beechwood St, Philadelphia, PA, United States, 19145
Telephone: (267) 761-5194
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

30 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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La Mula Terca and the Cafe y Chocolate staff are proud of the great reputation we have earned over the past 5 years, and look forward to serving the Philadelphia community for many more to come. We love bringing traditional Mexican flavors to the area, and are committed to serving fresh, tasty food to our customers every day. Whether you're familiar with authentic Mexican cuisine or you've never tried it, we look forward to serving you!

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Mexican, Latin American, Breakfast
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(267) 761-5194
Payment options
Cash Only
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
At least one week in advance for more info call us at (267) 761-5194.
Private party facilities
We take private parties of a maximum capacity of 30, one week in advance for any occasions.

Location
2053 S Beechwood St, Philadelphia, PA 19145
Neighborhood
South Philly
Cross street
On the corner of Beechwood St, (21st & 22nd on Snyder Ave.)
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Bus Transportation: 7,17 and 79 Broad Street Line is also available
Additional
BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch

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Fruit Salad$7.00
Seasonal fruit topped with granola, with an option of honey or agave
Pancita Soup$8.00
Our traditional beef soup is a red chilli pepper base, served with corn tortillas and a side of cilantro and onion
Veggie Soup$6.50
Zucchini, tomato, onion and cheese
Huevos Rancheros$8.50
Three eggs sunny side up, served over fried corn tortillas topped with cheese an option of red or green sauce. Served with beans
Breakfast Burrito$8.50
Scrambled eggs, bacon, beans, cheddar, monterrey jack cheese topped with lettuce, cheese, cream and pico de gallo
Burritos$9.00
Flour tortilla stuffed with rice and beans, topped with lettuce, cheese, cream and pico de gallo. Options: Grilled Chicken / Carnitas (pork) / Steak / Veggies
Tacos de Carnitas$9.00
Three warm soft tortillas filled with pork, topped with chopped onion a cilantro
Steak Tacos$9.50
Grilled steak with onion. Topped with onion and cilantro
Grilled Chicken Tacos$9.50
Red onion, bell peppers and topped with onion and cilantro
Veggie Tacos$8.50
Three corn tortillas stuffed with zucchini, mushrooms and tomatoes. Topped with cheese and cream
Las Flacas$10.50
Four crispy corn tortillas stuffed with your choice of barbacoa (shredded lamb) or chicken. Topped with cream, lettuce, and cheese. Served with rice and beans
Corn Quesadillas$9.50
Three small handmade corn quesadillas filled with oaxaca cheese and chicharron prensado (seasoned pork). Topped with shredded lettuce, cream, and pico de gallo
Tortitas de Papa$10.50
Three potato patties stuffed with oaxaca cheese. Served with salad, mixed veggies and a side of mollete (toasted bread with cheese and beans)
Chilaquiles Verdes O Rojos$9.00
Homemade corn tortilla chips, covered in red or green sauce. Topped with cream, cheese, and onion. Served with rice and beans
Enchiladas Verdes O Rojas$10.00
Three corn tortillas stuffed with oaxaca cheese, covered with your option of red or green sauce, topped with cream, cheese and chopped onions. Served with rice and beans
Molletes$9.00
A toasted portuguese roll layered with refried beans and melted chihuahua cheese. Comes with a side of pico de gallo
Nachos$8.00
Homemade tortillas chips, topped with beans, a mixed cheddar, monterrey and jack cheese and melted mozzarella. Topped with lettuce, cream and jalapeños

Beverages

House Coffee$2.50
Café de Olla$3.00
Iced Coffee$2.50
Jamaica Agua Fresca$3.50
Horchata$4.00

Dessert

Strawberry Churros$4.50

Saturday & Sunday Specials

Lamb Barbacoa Tacos$12.00
Traditional slow-cooked barbacoa, topped with chopped cilantro and onion. Served with a side of vegetables
Consome$4.00
Lamb soup with chickpea, rice, onion and cilantro

Packages: Carnitas & Lamb Barbacoa

Carnitas
served with consome, tortillas, cilantro, onion, mixed veggies, limes and salsas
- Kilo (2.2lbs)$50.00
Barbacoa
served with consome, tortillas, cilantro, onion, mixed veggies, limes and salsas
- Kilo (2.2lbs)$60.00

What 30 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.8

4.8 based on all time ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.8Value

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BaldBabs
Philadelphia
54 reviews
vip
4.0
54 reviews
Dined on June 26, 2021
overall4food5service3ambience3
The food was excellent. The homemade margarita mix was excellent. The waitress was very, very sweet, young and very inexperienced. We had to ask for silverware, napkins, plates, she had a difficult time explaining the food, how many glasses were in a pitcher versus a 1/2 pitcher of margarita mix, etc. She did try very hard and brought everything with a big smile. The dining room is small, fairly basic and very clean. We all agreed we would go back as we had a good time, really enjoyed the food and our sweet server. She just needs some training, a check list of what to bring to a table and to study the menu a bit.
T
Tash28
Philadelphia
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Easily the best Mexican restaurant in Philadelphia.
LR
LisaR
Philadelphia
63 reviews
vip
2.0
63 reviews
Dined on June 13, 2021
overall2food2service2ambience1
The place looks run down and old. Tables and chairs were broken so not a comfortable setting. Service was quick but poor: our server was a young girl with no customer service experience. Very small. The tacos were amazing, the montaditas tasted great but the guacamole and pico were horrible. Went there for the birria tacos and liked them…but not going again. …more of a order/take out place than dine in.
g
gloribiroman
Philadelphia
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place has the best Birria Tacos. The food is always so fresh and steaming when it comes to your table. The shrimp ceviche is amazing as well. Just a little whole on the wall place with amazing food
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went for Mother's Day brunch with my family and had an excellent time. The service was amazing and so was the food. Authentic Mexican with great flavor.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great experience. The place is small, but the food was excellent. We went before the main dinner crowd came (around 5pm) so we basically had the place to ourselves. This is a BYOB place - we brought our own Tequila and added it to the house margarita mix - it was great! Our service was also great. We will be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went for cinco de Mayo and everything was excellent. The owner went above and beyond to help accommodate all of us and made sure we have a great experience. The biggest surprise of the night was the mariachi band. We had a blast and I would highly recommend this place for any occasion. 10/10 *chefs kiss*
OT
OpenTable Diner
Birmingham
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 13, 2021
overall4food5service4ambience4
They accommodated us quickly and we celebrated my daughters birthday the food was delicious and the service was great!
J
Joetime
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
Wasn’t sure what to expect, but La Mula is definitely a hidden gem! I don’t know where to start...the food was some of the best authentic Latin/Mexican food I’ve ever had. Lots of subtle flavors, and then some not-so-subtle. The shrimp montaditos were were perfect for two people; my churrasco steak was amazing and perfectly cooked, and the chorizo and corn on the side was an excellent complement; lastly, we shared the bunuelo and the churros, which were fried just right and dusted with a good amount of cinnamon and sugar (the mango and apple topping was a nice addition!). I can’t go without mentioning the service...they were attentive, polite, and made us feel very comfortable! Definitely have to visit again!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 20, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
awesome food, cute little place. good for a first date or just a night out.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We are HUGE fans of authentic Mexican cuisine and this surely delivered! We had the tamarind juice with guacamole, esquites, lamb birria and the arepas. The arepas were our absolute favorite. The beef was juicy, well-seasoned and delicious. I am not a big beef fan, so this says a lot. We ate it all and it was filling. The service was excellent and everything came out quickly! COVID measures were taken and we will be back. What a gem!
JG
JerseyGirl
Philadelphia
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience3
We had guacamole, the spicy mango chicken taco, and the mixiote de barrego. Everything was great! Right now, there are 3 tables on the sidewalk for dine-in. Very comfortable and clean.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience2
Very good food
LD
LorraineD
Atlantic City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food., great service and nice décor. So cute and quaint and the food was off the charts. We were all happy with everything!
t
twel
Philadelphia
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience4
Just go! This is a hidden gem. I wish I lived closer. It is cash only.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 23, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
La Mula Terca was the perfect place to get together with friends and enjoy some fabulous food, drinks, and service. The staff went above and beyond to ensure we had a great experience. The food was great and affordable - not to mention it was BYO, which adds to its affordability. We will definitely be back!
m
matthewf
Philadelphia
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
A total hidden gem, the food and service were both amazing! We will be back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Small and cozy place. Fabulous friendly staff, a relaxed atmosphere and incredible meals. Affordable, and a great value for quality dining. This place is gem!
ST
SusanT
Philadelphia
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food - truly above par. Service was great. We dined at 5:00, and the restaurant was nearly empty. Recommend very highly.
l
lester
Philadelphia
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best mexican in the city
RR
RebekahR
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
The flavors are fantastic. All three of us loved our choices. The music set a nice ambience, but was too loud for a dinner with friends or family.
EC
ErinC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience5
Food is FANTASTIC. We received a complimentary app and margarita for the day of the dead. Everyone was super nice. My only feedback is that service is slow, so BYOB and plan to sit and relax.
SM
SidM
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 25, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience5
This is a great restaurant find in South Philly. We had the jalapeno margarita mix with chili-rimmed glasses, and they were great. I had a Pastorguesa sandwich, which is an "al pastor" sandwich...and it was great! My wife had some tacos...and it all was great!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
La Mula Terca is always fresh, creative and delicious. The wait staff is very friendly. It’s a hidden gem.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 23, 2019
overall3food3service4ambience3
Food was just so so. Nice service.
RM
RichM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 26, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful gourmet Mexican food. Great selection of small plates and appetizers that can make a nice varied meal. I especially love the steak specialties.
J
Jocelyn
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 2, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely love this place! A true gem. Bring your own tequila for the most delicious margaritas.
A
Alex
Philadelphia
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 30, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
True hidden gem . Gotta try it ! The green mussels were amazing
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 30, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our meal was fantastic! The guac was really good and our main courses were delicious. My friend and I both got dishes with grilled shrimp and veggies - so nice to have lighter choices. Would definitely go here again!
P
Putin1968
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
As regulars to cafe y chocolate across the street we decided to try la Mula Terca for brunch. We were not disappointed as the diverse menu gives you the chance to have dishes different than the run of the Mexican food found at most places. They were very accommodating making huevos Con chorizo (not on the menu) for our son who seems to always want that.

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La Mula Terca offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (267) 761-5194.

La Mula Terca is rated 4.8 stars by 30 OpenTable diners.

La Mula Terca does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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Additional information

Cross street
On the corner of Beechwood St, (21st & 22nd on Snyder Ave.)
Neighborhood
South Philly
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Mexican, Latin American, Breakfast
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Bus Transportation: 7,17 and 79 Broad Street Line is also available
Payment options
Cash Only
Additional
BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch

Phone number
(267) 761-5194
Catering
At least one week in advance for more info call us at (267) 761-5194.
Private party facilities
We take private parties of a maximum capacity of 30, one week in advance for any occasions.

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La Mula Terca

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Main

Fruit Salad$7.00

Pancita Soup$8.00

Veggie Soup$6.50

Huevos Rancheros$8.50

Breakfast Burrito$8.50

Burritos$9.00

Tacos de Carnitas$9.00

Steak Tacos$9.50

Grilled Chicken Tacos$9.50

Veggie Tacos$8.50

Las Flacas$10.50

Corn Quesadillas$9.50

Tortitas de Papa$10.50

Chilaquiles Verdes O Rojos$9.00

Enchiladas Verdes O Rojas$10.00

Molletes$9.00

Nachos$8.00

Beverages

House Coffee$2.50

Café de Olla$3.00

Iced Coffee$2.50

Jamaica Agua Fresca$3.50

Horchata$4.00

Dessert

Strawberry Churros$4.50

Saturday & Sunday Specials

Lamb Barbacoa Tacos$12.00

Consome$4.00

Packages: Carnitas & Lamb Barbacoa

Carnitas

Barbacoa

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