Taqueria La Prima
Taqueria La Prima is a Philadelphia, PA taco spot in the South Philadelphia area known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.5★ rating across 1,124 Google reviews.
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Why people love this place
- •Highly rated by locals
- •Affordable, everyday pricing
- •Good for casual tacos
- •Located in South Philadelphia, Philadelphia
- •Strong Google review volume
Order like a local
- →Order a sampler — two or three different fillings — to find your favorite.
- →Try at least one of the house salsas. Ask which is the spiciest.
- →Cash often moves the line faster at casual taquerías like this.
- →It can get busy at peak hours — aim for early lunch or mid-afternoon.
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Frequently asked
What kind of tacos does Taqueria La Prima serve?+
Taqueria La Prima is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.
Where is Taqueria La Prima located?+
Taqueria La Prima is at 1104 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, USA, in the South Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Is Taqueria La Prima good?+
Taqueria La Prima has a 4.5★ average across 1,124 Google reviews — loved by locals by Philadelphia taco standards.
How expensive is Taqueria La Prima?+
Taqueria La Prima sits at $ (cheap eats) — typical for a Philadelphia taquería.
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