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06/02/2026
🌮🔥 TUESDAYS ARE FOR TACOS AT RMT 🔥🌮
If you needed a sign to treat yourself today… this is it 😮🔥💯
👉 Grab 5 loaded tacos for ONLY $10.99
Choose your lineup:
🌮 Carnitas
🌮 Al Pastor
🌮 Pollo
🌮 Spicy Pollo
🌮 Chicken Birria
Fresh off the grill, stacked with flavor, and made to satisfy every craving 🤤🔥
Skip the cooking and come vibe with us 🙌
Good food, good energy, and tacos that never miss 😎🌮
Pull up before everyone else does 👀🔥
06/01/2026
🧀🔥 NACHO MONDAY IS LIT AT RICO 🔥🌮
Loaded nachos stacked high + a refreshing soda for only $10.99 😮🔥
Crispy chips, gooey melted cheese, and your choice of protein in every bite 🤤🔥
⏰ Happy Hour 4PM–6:30PM
🌮 $2 tacos | 🧀 $9 nachos — pull up early 👀
Come hungry, leave satisfied 🙌🏽🔥
05/31/2026
🌸💖 HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY TO ALL DOMINICAN MOTHERS 💖🌸
Today we celebrate the incredible women who fill our homes with love, strength, sacrifice, and endless support. ❤️
From all of us at Rico Mexican Tacos, thank you for everything you do every single day. Your dedication, resilience, and unconditional love inspire us all.
Wishing every Dominican mother a day filled with happiness, appreciation, and beautiful moments with the people you love most. 🌷🇩🇴
💐 Feliz Día de las Madres Dominicanas! 💐
With love,
🌮 Rico Mexican Taco
💖🇩🇴🌮
05/30/2026
🌮🔥 SATURDAY VIBES ARE ON AT RMT 🔥🌮
Today’s the day to treat yourself 😮🔥
🐔 Chicken Birria Special running ALL DAY — buy any chicken birria item and get the second one HALF OFF 🤤🔥
Then slide through for HAPPY HOUR deals 👀👇
⏰ 4PM–6:30PM
🌮 $2.50 Tacos
🧀 $9 Nachos
Good food, good vibes, and flavor that always hits 💯
Pull up to Lehigh and make your Saturday count 😏🔥
05/29/2026
🔥 FRIDAY FLAVORS GOING CRAZY AT RICO 😮🔥🌮
Kick off the weekend the right way 💯
🍟 Loaded Nacho Fries + 🥤 a cold soda for ONLY $10.99 🤤🔥
Crispy fries, melty cheese, loaded toppings, and flavor in every bite 🙌
Come hungry and treat yourself Rico style 😎🌮
05/28/2026
🌯🔥 BURRITO THURSDAY GOING CRAZY AT RMT 🔥🌯
Today’s the perfect day to satisfy that craving 😮🔥
Pull up and grab a LOADED burrito with a cold soda for just $10.99 🥤💥
Hot off the grill, stuffed with flavor, and made fresh every order 🤤🔥
Cheesy, filling, and packed heavy with every bite 💯
Good food, good vibes, and a deal you don’t wanna miss 😎🌯
Slide through and get yours today!
05/27/2026
🔥🌮 BIRRIA DEALS GOING CRAZY TODAY 🌮🔥
If you’ve been thinking about birria… this is your sign 😮🔥
👉 ALL Birria Favorites are just $12.99 ALL DAY
Choose your favorite:
🌮 Birria Tacos
🌯 Birria Burritos
🧀 Birria Nachos
Fresh off the grill, loaded with cheesy goodness, and packed with bold flavor in every bite 🤤🔥
Crispy, juicy, messy in the best way — exactly how birria should be 💯
Pull up hungry and treat yourself today 👀🔥
📍 277 W Allegheny Ave, Philadelphia, PA
📍 2632 E Lehigh Ave, Philadelphia, PA
05/25/2026
🇺🇸🌮 Rico Mexican Tacos wishes everyone a Happy Memorial Day!
Today we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Thank you to all who have served and continue to serve. ❤️🤍💙
We hope everyone enjoys this special day surrounded by family, friends, and great food! 🌮✨
05/23/2026
🌮🔥 SATURDAY VIBES ARE ON AT RMT 🔥🌮
Today’s the day to treat yourself 😮🔥
🐔 Chicken Birria Special running ALL DAY — buy any chicken birria item and get the second one HALF OFF 🤤🔥
Then slide through for HAPPY HOUR deals 👀👇
⏰ 4PM–6:30PM
🌮 $2.50 Tacos
🧀 $9 Nachos
Good food, good vibes, and flavor that always hits 💯
Pull up to Lehigh and make your Saturday count 😏🔥
05/21/2026
🌯🔥 BURRITO THURSDAY IS A WHOLE VIBE 🔥🌯
If you’re hungry today, you already know where to be 😮🔥
Grab a FAT loaded burrito + a cold soda for only $10.99 🥤💥
Fresh off the grill, packed with flavor, and made to fill you UP 🤤🔥
Every bite hits different — cheesy, loaded, and straight fire 💯
Don’t miss out… pull up and treat yourself 😎🌯
05/20/2026
🔥🚨 BIRRIA CRAVINGS? WE GOT YOU 🚨🔥
Today’s the perfect day to grab your Rico favorites 😮🔥
👉 ALL BIRRIA ITEMS ONLY $12.99 — ALL DAY LONG
Pick what you’re craving:
🌮 Birria Tacos
🌯 Birria Burritos
🧀 Birria Nachos
Loaded with flavor, packed with melty cheese, and cooked fresh every order 🤤🔥
Juicy, crispy, and guaranteed to hit every single time 💯
Don’t miss out — come eat GOOD today 🔥
📍 277 W Allegheny Ave, Philadelphia, PA
📍 2632 E Lehigh Ave, Philadelphia, PA
05/16/2026
🌮🔥 RICO IS OPEN TODAY 🔥🌮
Good news, Rico Fam 😮🔥Both locations are OPEN and ready to serve up your favorite tacos ALL DAY 💯🌮
📍 227 W Allegheny Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19133📍 2632 E Lehigh Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125
Hot food, fresh ingredients, and flavor that never misses 🤤🔥Bring your people, pull up hungry, and let Rico take care of the rest 😎🌮
The grills are hot and the vibes are right — come grab the tacos everyone’s talking about 👀🔥
05/16/2026
🌮🔥 HAPPY HOUR CHANGES STARTING 05/18/2026 🔥🌮
Rico Fam, we got a few updates to our Happy Hour specials 👀👇
✅ Minimum order of 3 tacos
❌ No more mix & match
✅ One meat per order only
🌮 Pollo, Tinga, Al Pastor & Carnitas — $2.50 each
🔥 Chicken Birria — $3 each
These changes are helping us keep the line moving faster and make sure everyone gets fresh food and better service every time they pull up 💯❤️
Same energy, same flavor, same Rico vibes 😮🔥🌮
Just smoother service for the whole family 🙌
📍Come hungry. Leave satisfied.
05/16/2026
🌮🔥 SATURDAY VIBES ARE ON AT RMT 🔥🌮
Today’s the day to treat yourself 😮🔥
🐔 Chicken Birria Special running ALL DAY — buy any chicken birria item and get the second one HALF OFF 🤤🔥
Then slide through for HAPPY HOUR deals 👀👇
⏰ 4PM–6:30PM
🌮 $2 Tacos
🧀 $9 Nachos
Good food, good vibes, and flavor that always hits 💯
Pull up to Lehigh and make your Saturday count 😏🔥
05/15/2026
🌮🔥 WE’RE BACK OPEN & READY TO SERVE 🔥🌮
Both Rico Mexican Tacos locations are OPEN TODAY and ready to bring you the BEST tacos in the city 😮🔥💯
📍 227 W Allegheny Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19133
📍 2632 E Lehigh Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125
Fresh food, loaded flavors, and good vibes waiting for you all day 🔥
Pull up with your crew and come eat GOOD 🤤🌮
05/15/2026
🔥 FRIDAY HITS DIFFERENT AT RICO 😮🔥🌮
Weekend vibes start HERE 💯
🍟 Loaded Nacho Fries + 🥤 soda for ONLY $10.99 🤤🔥
Hot, crispy, cheesy, and loaded with flavor in every bite 🙌
Pull up hungry & start your weekend the Rico way 😎🌮
🔥 VIERNES SE SIENTE MEJOR EN RICO 😮🔥🔥
🍟 Loaded Nacho Fries + 🥤 soda fría por solo $10.99 🤤🔥
Crujientes, con mucho queso y sabor brutal 🙌
Caile con hambre y arranca tu fin de semana con Rico 😎🌮
05/15/2026
🌮🔥 IMPORTANT HAPPY HOUR UPDATE AT RICO 🔥🌮
Starting 05/18/2026, we’ll be making a few changes to our Happy Hour specials 👇
❌ No more mix & match
✅ Minimum of 3 tacos per order
✅ Each order must be ONE meat only
🌮 Pollo, Tinga, Al Pastor & Carnitas — ONLY $2.50 each
🔥 Chicken Birria — ONLY $3 each
This changes will help us provide better and faster service for you guys. We appreciate all the love and support from everyone who pulls up and rocks with Rico every day ❤️🌮
Same flavor, same vibes… just updated rules to keep things moving smooth 😮🔥
📍Pull up hungry. Leave happy.
05/14/2026
🌯🔥 BURRITO THURSDAY IS IN FULL EFFECT 🔥🌯
You already know the vibes 😮🔥
Come grab a fully loaded burrito + a cold soda for ONLY $10.99 🥤💥
Fresh off the grill, packed with flavor, and loaded from end to end 🤤🔥
Big bites, melted goodness, and that perfect crunch every time 💯
If you’re hungry, Rico’s the move today 😎
Don’t miss out — pull up and eat good 🌮🔥
05/13/2026
🚨🌮 WE’RE HIRING AT RICO MEXICAN TACOS 🌮🚨
Ready to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment with a team that moves with flavor and passion? 🔥 We’re looking to add motivated people to the Rico family 💯
NOW HIRING:
👨🍳 Cook Position
🔪 Prep Station Position
🍹 Counter / Bartender Position
🧼 Dishwasher Position
📍 Location:
2632 E Lehigh Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19125
Interested? Stop by our Allegheny location to fill out an application and speak directly with one of the owners about hiring & training opportunities 👇
📍 227 W Allegheny Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19133
💵 Pay rates vary based on experience and displayed work ethic.
Tag someone looking for work & share this post 🙌🔥
05/13/2026
🔥🚨 CALLING ALL BIRRIA FANS 🚨🔥
Today’s the perfect excuse to treat yourself at Rico Mexican Tacos 😮🔥
👉 ALL YOUR FAVORITE BIRRIA ITEMS — JUST $12.99 ALL DAY
Pick your favorite:
🌮 Birria Tacos
🌯 Birria Burritos
🧀 Birria Nachos
Loaded with flavor, packed with melty cheese, and slow-cooked until perfect 🤤🔥
Crunchy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and fresh off the grill every time 💯
Don’t miss out — pull up hungry and enjoy the vibes 🔥
📍 277 W Allegheny Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Address
227 W Allegheny Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
19133
To get to E Allegheny Avenue in Philadelphia, you can take the Market-Frankford Line (blue line) of SEPTA, and exit at Allegheny Station. From there, walk west on E Allegheny Avenue until you reach your destination.
If you're driving, head towards E Allegheny Avenue from I-95 and take the exit for Allegheny Avenue. Turn onto E Allegheny Avenue and continue until you reach your destination. There is street parking available nearby but it may be limited during peak hours. Alternatively, there are several paid parking lots in the area that you could utilize.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
10am - 9pm |
| Tuesday |
10am - 9pm |
| Wednesday |
10am - 9pm |
| Thursday |
10am - 9pm |
| Friday |
10am - 9pm |
| Saturday |
10am - 9pm |
| Sunday |
10am - 7pm |
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What people say
Rico Mexican Tacos, located on E Allegheny Avenue in Philadelphia, has received mixed reviews from various sources. According to a recent review in the Philadelphia Inquirer, the restaurant's tacos are "satisfyingly stuffed" and the guacamole is "fresh and flavorful." However, the same review noted that some of the dishes were "too salty" and that the service was slow. This review was published on October 15th, 2021.
A review in Philadelphia Magazine from September 2021 praised Rico Mexican Tacos for its "authentic flavors" and "generous portions." The reviewer particularly enjoyed the al pastor tacos and the churros for dessert. However, they also noted that the restaurant can get crowded during peak hours.
On Yelp, Rico Mexican Tacos has an overall rating of 3.5 stars out of 5 based on 56 reviews as of November 2021. Many customers have praised the restaurant's tacos and burritos, with one reviewer calling them "the best in Philly." Others have mentioned that the prices are reasonable for the portion sizes. However, some reviewers have complained about long wait times for food or slow service.
One customer commented on Google Reviews saying: "I love this place! The food is always fresh and delicious! I recommend trying their horchata drink too!" Another customer wrote: "The tacos were amazing! I had a great experience here."
Overall, while there are some criticisms of Rico Mexican Tacos' service and seasoning choices, many customers seem to enjoy their food offerings. It is important to note that these reviews were all published within the past few months (as of November 2021), so they provide a relatively up-to-date picture of what diners can expect at this establishment.
