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Cantina Dos Segundos, how do I start professing my love for thee?
First of all, I absolutely love the atmosphere of this place. It is dark and sexy, without being creepy. We were seated toward the back of the restaurant for dinner and promptly given water and tortilla chips with two varieties of salsa. They have the specials written up on two chalkboards on the wall in addition to what is already on the menu. There is also an extensive list of tequila, margaritas, and mixed drinks. We ordered a traditional margarita on the rocks and a blood orange margarita on the rocks. Both were delicious, refreshing, and came right out upon ordering.
I went straight for the chicken burrito, while my boyfriend vacillated between the one of the specials and the enchiladas. He ultimately ended up with the enchiladas, an excellent choice. It was served with a side of rice and delicious refried beans. The entrée was refreshingly spicy and very tasty. My burrito was scrumptious as well, and was more than I could finish. The chicken was tender, well-flavored, and pulled. There were no chunks of chicken just thrown in there.
The real delight about Cantina Dos Segundos was the service. The wait staff here could very well be working at Le Bec Fin, because they were absolutely flawless. Our main server (I believe his name was Kevyn), was attentive without being clingy, and our food and drinks came out within minutes. He never let our drinks get too low without asking if we would like a refill, and the experience was perfect. I would go back just for the service, even if I hadn't liked the food, he was just that good.
What happened last night? All i remember is the 4 dollar special during happy hour. 4$ for a Tecante and a shot of tequila. I must have had 4 or 5 and then we sampled a pitcher of margaritas. We had some steak nachos and those were hella tasty. but they didn't sober me up at all. All i can say was it was a rough day at the office today.
I'm gonna have to go back and scope this spot so i can remember it for reals...
This is my fav brunch spot in the city and now is one of my fav restaurants. I have frequented Dos Segundos for brunch (namely the amazing french toast and I dont even like french toast generally) multiple times. The decor is festive yet comfortable, food is consistently amazing, and its a nice quiet but not boring place to enjoy a relaxed decadent brunch. This week I went with one of my girl friends on a Wednesday night for dinner. I had this pumpkin squash soup that was amazing - I love fall squash soups. She had this eggplant soup which sounded weird but after one taste, my mouth was exploding in ecstasy and I was soon scooping soup out of her bowl making audible orgasmic noises.
The best thing about dinner at Dos Segundos is the atmosphere. Its dark and lit with votives and colorful little lights, but the decor and food is very touchable. Its very sexy and fun without being obvious or snooty. I want my house to be like this when I grow up :)
I love brunch and also margaritas to go with it. YUMM! I came to Dos Segundos with my brother's girlfriend a few weeks ago and tried the huevos rancheros and fell in love with it. I have been searching for the best huevos rancheros. I know there are many versions of it but I hate lettuce and sour cream with mine. They have the best and also the best potatoes. I came again with my friends on Sat and we shared a pitcher of margarita. It was still the perfect huevos rancheros that I was craving for. The weekend before I had bloody orange mimosa. I LOVE Brunch!
Went here for the first time last night and loved it! Had the tacos al pastor, which were really good and loaded with meat. I could only finish two of them because I had munched on the free chips and salsa too much. My boyfriend's al pastor burrito was huge and also great. Excellent service. We tried a few of the different margaritas (all of the them were tasty) and decided to try a pumpkin mojito, which wasn't terrible, but neither of us were really feeling it either. The boyfriend finished it, but switched back to the margaritas after that and when we got the bill, we noticed the waiter had taken the drink off. Which was really nice, considering we didnt even complain, just made the comment that we preferred the margaritas to the mojito. I'll definitely be back here again.
Love this place! Start with a el caliente margarita and all you can eat home made chips and salsa. Then for the main course steak burrito or achiote chicken tacos with queso freso and lime, amazing. Love the one server can remember his name but we see him Sundays when we go.
Im use to hipster bartenders in n libs who can care less about your beer being empty. This place actually gave my friends and I good bar service. The chicken quesadilla was great. Even the salsa's that they put out for the chips at the bar were tasty. And the Margaritas were not only yummy, but cheaply priced at $5.
Walked in to Dos Segundos for dinner a couple nights ago and a very friendly, smiling hostess seated us right away. Waited about 3-4 minutes without anyone asking us for a drink order; not a big deal though, we were there to talk and relax. Turns out our hostess would be our waitress. Strange, but again, no biggie.
I had a chicken burrito with guacamole to go with my Dos Equis. The food came out pretty quick and was pipin' hot. Guac was on the side rather than in the burrito... kind of a bummer. The burritos at Dos Segundos are HUGE, so dipping is no easy task. Nevertheless, it was delicious.
Our waitress never let my beer run out and was smiling with every check-in.
Despite a couple quirks, the experience overall was great. It was especially refreshing to get some genuine "I'm-actually-interested-in-serving-you" service in NoLibs.
We got dinner here a little before 9 on a Saturday night. The place was pretty full but we didn't have to wait, which was nice. They had mahi mahi tacos on the specials board but were out of mahi mahi, which wasn't as nice. I got a bit panicked and ordered Tuna tacos instead, which I can't recommend. The boy got carne asada, which made him light up like a kid unwrapping a bike on Christmas morning (in fact, I think I'm just going to wrap him 10 pounds of steak for Christmas. Thanks for the idea, Dos Segundos!). The food came out maybe 7 minutes after we ordered it, which puts diner turn around time to shame. Service was attentive and friendly but never overbearing, which is always appreciated. The bill was like 44 bucks for the both of us, which wasn't too bad since it involved carne asada and wine.
This place definitely beats El Camino Real for sit down Mexican on Second Street, but I'm sticking with Taco Riendo when it's burrito time.
I am so confused by the mass amount of bad reviews for Dos Segundos. I pride myself on knowing when I come across a good Mexican dish and I have come across many at Dos Segundos. This place is becoming one of my favorites in Northern Liberties and I make sure everyone knows it.
I have been several times for brunch, lunch and dinner. I have never had to wait no matter the time of day so I appreciate that. I have had a wide sampling from their menu (in addition to me mooching off my friends plate too). Their brunch is by far the best and I assure you that you won't wait as opposed to being around the corner at Honey's. I have to say that their french toast is an equal of Sabrina's french toast. Although where Sabrina's is gooey and rich, Dos Segundos has a sugary crispness to it. I have found that their chimichanga has a richness to it that is lacking in most Mexican plates around these parts.
I loved their fruity versions of classic cocktails, even if they are a bit pricey. Be sure to check out the chalkboard for special drinks too!
The staff has always been super chill and very helpful.
I will return again and again as I can not say anything bad about Dos Segundos. I can only imagine it will continue to get more popular as more people come to visit the Piazza up the street.
Though there seem to be quite a few Mexican (or Mexican-derivative) restaurants in the Philadelphia area I'm so thankful we chose Cantina Dos Segundos. In fact, if I could I would transplant this place to DC.
The blood orange margaritas seem to be the hot drink here and the waitress suggested that she liked them best frozen ($7). The suggestions were not a disappointment and I liked that the margarita was on the boozier side (as opposed to the sweeter or "is there even alcohol in this?" side).
Had I initially known that the gratis chips and salsa would be so delicious we might not have ordered guacamole. Two salsas come with an endless bowl of tortilla chips - a 'regular' tomato salsa with a twist (we guessed citrus?) and a salsa verde that was cilantro-y and something I wanted to slide into my purse to pour over every future meal. Our appetizer of guacamole was creamy and came with fresh house-made chips that seemed a cross between pita and tortilla chips.
We also ordered the octopus appetizer - whole mini octopi grilled with light tangy marinade. If you're squeamish about recognizing your food you might steer clear of this dish, but I gleefully devoured my mini octopi and would happily go back for more.
Tacos were our main order of the day. The boy ordered steak and I opted for the pork. I was ready to be disappointed when my three tacos came out minimally garnished with onion, radish, lime and nothing else but one bite dispelled my fears. The pork was moist and savory - I'm at a loss to describe it, except to say that I'd easily eat this once a week if I could (and my leftovers were still as delicious the next morning, cold).
Since the tacos are served ala carte, if you haven't ordered appetizers beforehand I'd probably recommend ordering a side to go with them, though between that and the chips and salsa you might not need it.
Service was friendly and attentive, and our spot on the sidewalk was brilliant. Cantina Dos Segundos, won't you open a location in DC?
Rolled up in here last night for after-work happy hour which lasts until 6pm, featuring $11 pitchers of margaritas and $2 off draft and bottled beers, chips and GOAT TACO.
Pros
-Free chips and with two kinds of salsa
-Affordable happy hour specials
-The Goat Taco - I had to be convinced on this one, but the waitress said the meat was like strong, juicy roast beef and I have to agree. Skeptical at first, I'm converted and will order the Goat Tacos again!
-Good selection of Mexican beers - I have a thing for Bohemia and they had it AND Negro Modelo on the menu, not something you see at your run of the mill Mexican joints.
-Excellent platanos with queso fresco.
Cons
-Weak sauce. The Happy Hour margaritas were pretty limp-wristed when it came to alcohol, which I can understand from the business perspective, but it's not a good experience. We may have just been drinking sour mix for all I know.
Overall, the food was better than expected and I thought the service was great. Everyone was friendly and accommodating, even when I spilled a bowl of chips on the floor. But for the sub-par margaritas (and I might even go so far as to call them 'janky' ) this would have gotten a 4.
For some reason I always neglect this place even though I walk by it every singe day of my life coming home from work. Anyway, me and the babe decided to do brunch on Sunday morning after I read all the mostly decent reviews. Unfortunately brunch does not start until 11 a.m. so we pretend slept until 10:30 to quiet the hunger rumbles from our stomachs.
Got there and were seated immediately by a very friendly waitress. She talked me into getting the bloody maria which is an AMAZING bloody mary just made with tequila. I ended up getting three because it was so good and refreshing. Our meals were freaking fab. My bf got some type of sopes with bacon egg, hollandaise sauce and I got the obnoxious breakfast burrito. The eggs were fluffly, the rice, beans, salsa and cheese were just perfection but also totally gross and my stomach said wtf are you doing.
Definitely hit up this place for an awesome laid back brunch. We were both so satisfied. I should mention that we went back and immediately fell back to sleep for three hours due to hangover, too much food, etc. But thank you Dos Segundos for the best bloody Mary I have had in the past three months, and that is saying a lot.
I use to always go to the Cantina in South Philly and I loved it though some of the staff was questionable. So I was ecstatic to say the least when I saw that they were opening another around the corner from my work.
I have been going to this Cantina consistently for the past year (their one year is tomorrow) and I cant imagine going anywhere else. I love the staff and they have always been extremely accommodating when needed. If they recognize you, they will make an effort to talk to you and see how you are. No better way to get someone to come back then by making them feel welcome.
They play the sports games in the bar when they are on and that can always be a good time. It feels like a neighborhood bar even though I would not categorize it as that.
The drinks are good and their happy hour specials are even better. I am a fan of pretty much everything on their menu and most of the time their salsa is to die for (its been a miss a couple times). I love the Mixta salad and the mushroom quesadillas. It has gotten to the point that I eat their so much that I have to cut myself off. I still go their for drinks though, I cant get enough of this place!
Looking for good food and good margaritas? For someone who loves Mexican food, this place is a great find for Philadelphia. I have been here many times, but I always seem to order the goat chimichanga. Why? Well, it's deliscious for one, and it's also cheap. Having fresh guacamole to go with it is also a plus. The only issues with the restaurant is that it can be crowded and very loud, which also leads to having to look for your waiter/waitress quite often. Other than that, it's a great place.
Enjoy!
This restaurant offered some very interesting (and very tasty) menu options - ones I've never seen at any Mexican restaurant! Also, their cucumber margarita's are amazing!!
I had walked past this establishment oh-so-many times, intrigued by the stylish clientele, but ultimately avoided it -feeling intimidated by its solid crowd of regulars and hip aura. However, recently I have had two excellent experiences here, leading me on my way to "regular" status myself.
First off, I'd like to thank them for their gracious late-night happy hour. It's tough to find the right spot on a Monday night, and cheap margaritas, free chips with bangin' salsa verde, and Mexican goodies are definitely a draw.
Their margaritas are 1. delicious - especially with flavors like blood orange, guava, prickly pear, watermelon, and raspberry to name a few and 2. STRONG. They also have a great selection of mojitos. They are generous in terms of alcohol content for sure.
I also highly suggest the fried plantain dish with cheese (I am sorry I do not recall the name of it). I am not a big fried food fan AT ALL - mostly a raw vegetable eater....but wow this was incredible.
And to top it all off both times our servers were very quick and accommodating, even insisting on refilling our chips even though we told them it wasn't necessary. I wish 4.5 stars was an option. Also - sit outside...great for people watching and the weather is perfect for it right now ;).
The Good: I like the space. The decor is perfect for a hip little mexican joint.
The Bad: Our chicken quesadillas were ok. Certainly better than one would get as bar food at any non-mexican joint. The real problem was with the pieces of chicken meat in them. Several sinewy tendon pieces and an over all texture like one gets from sub-par chinese food.
The Ugly: THEY ARE SCREWING THEIR CUSTOMERS. I found a tequila I like on their menu advertised for $8.50. No other explanation, so you can have a shot, or a marg, or whatever, right? Wrong! The check comes and drinking it on the rocks is a $3.00 up charge!!!!! No lime juice, no cointreau, no shaking. Just put ice in a glass, pour liquor over ice...$3.00! I am tired of these faux trendy spots dropping an up charge for pouring what should be the same amount of liquor over ice, so I complained and they took off the charge, but only after I got a condescending "education" on how they screw people.
The waitress explained to me (in a "you dumb-ass" manner) that drinks and shots are made with 1oz pours and that on the rocks was 1.5oz. and so they cost more. THIS IS BULLSHIT! Shots and drinks are (should be) made with 1.5oz of liquor and then add the rest of your ingredients. The exceptions are "pony shots" which are 1oz pours, but one finds this with fine brandies and cognacs. To add insult to injury, our drinks were not even 1.5oz!
I spent ten years behind a bar in Austin, Texas. Five of those years as the head bartender in an Interior Mexican restaurant that is considered one of the best in the world. Two more as the bar manager of a more trendy and fast paced Tex-Mex joint. I know how to pour a proper drink.
Don't assume your patrons are idiots, it's the fastest way to loose them.
So I have reviewed the one in South Philly and gave it poor reviews. Recently though I had the Northern Liberties one and it makes the South Philly Cantina look like fucking Taco Bell. Much more diverse of a menu plus it offers Mexican Coke.
I think the South Philly Cantina is slightly more accessible by Subway, and let's face it, does anyone that goes to these places take the bus???
Good food, drink, specials for us peeps in the biz, but slooooow lunch service.
Ok, I'm one of nine people in the restaurant and i have to get back to my stupid office day job and all i wanted was a burrito and a 'rita. Why did that take an hour and 20 minutes out of my work day? If it were happy hour i'd be happy to hang out that long but it was noonish, i gots shite to do!
Well, I really can't say much for the food, but the drink specials were PHENOMENAL! You can order samplers of upper-shelf tequila! I had a sampler (which had 4 shooters) of "sipping" tequila. I normally don't like tequila at all... but they were great... and only $20!
I like Dos Segundos. Their eggs benedict with cornbread & tempeh bacon for brunch (if you come across it on their specials menu) was vegetarian and delicious, and their grilled tilapia tacos were also delightful.
But (there's always a "but") the red sauce that they use (it can be found atop their enchiladas, juevos rancheros during brunch, and I believe, mixed with the veggie beef in a chimichanga, among other things) is sickening. It is sweet in the way that I remember red sauce in an elementary school cafeteria being. It's really, unfortunately, disgusting. If it weren't for that sauce, this place might have gotten a 5-star rating.
My only other complaint is that the tacos only come topped with onions and little tiny pieces of cilantro. What? Personally, I don't like onions, so this does me no good, but, even still, couldn't they throw us a couple of shreds of cheese and a small dallop of sour cream?
I reccomend Dos Segundos. The portions are agreeable, what's good is very good, and the free refills on chips & salsa also rules. But do yourself a favor and ask your server if the red sauce is on or in your dish. If so, ask them to hold the slop.
Went here on a Thursday night in the prime of summer. Inside was relativity empty while the sidewalk out front was packed with people hangin', eating and drinking.
I went in with my dining partner and we were seated immediately. The first thing I noticed how loud it was. I could barely hear my thoughts or my dining partner who was sitting directly across from me. I thought to myself, I must be getting old if I can't hear that well anymore.
Our waitress was polite and quick and served up a delicious margarita. It was very cool and refreshing and I wish it lasted longer. The flavor was very sweet and I could have drank 100 more.
I ordered a carnitas burrito. It was very disappointing because it tasted like it came from Chipotle. I was expecting something a little more authentic. It was a good burrito but not great. Also they need to go to burrito wrapping school, if Chipotle can wrap a burrito just fine, then Dos Segundos could probably do it just as well if not better.
I would like to come back here and try some of the other dishes since I do love Tex Mex food and there was so much on the menu I would like to try.
I'm sure there's some really good food here but I just don't have the energy to seek it out when there is some damn good brisket and taco salad just a couple blocks up 2nd.
I had a plate of Mahi Mahi tacos which were really good, I suppose but this was offset by my girlfriend's tepid tuna salad. I dunno... I suppose I should go back and try it again as it's not fair to judge something so middle of the road like this with one visit...
This is a review for a recent brunch experience I had here, so perhaps as a bar things are different. We had vegan french toast and mexican style eggs. The orange juice tasted especially from-concentrate that day. The french toast was almost inedibly sweet, and it seemed that bananas were involved somehow. The eggs were middle-of-the-road, with beans and rice. They were not bad, and not special. Service came from a harried waitress with many other duties to perform. I do not think I could return willingly.
What's better than getting your drink on starting at noon-thirty on a sunny Friday afternoon? Getting your drink on starting at noon-thirty on a sunny Friday afternoon... outside!
While it's not plentiful, there's seating on the sidewalk in front of Cantina Dos Segundos. And given that it was midday on a Friday, that not-plentiful seating was plenty enough for us to wash down some enjoyable munchies with a whole pitcher of blood orange margaritas (on the rocks, of course).
They don't screw around with the margaritas here. It may sound frou-frou, but our blood orange margaritas were not light on the tequila. Plus, we each had our own little plate of rimming salt (or rimming sugar, as the case may be) for handy personalized re-application between drinks.
Oh. That's how our meal -started-. It ended with two "specials" - a.k.a. "especiáls:" a can of Tecate and a shot of tequila. Needless to say, after three glasses of margarita, this seemed like a good idea. And when our server decided that he wanted in on the fun that we were obviously having without him, he decided that he wanted in on another round of tequila shots with us. That -also- seemed like a good idea at the time. In retrospect, this may have been detrimental to my overall productivity for the remainder of the afternoon - just don't tell the higher-ups!
Outside of unnecessary amounts of alcohol, my salad mixta was solid. It didn't look like much but a pile of lettuce, but once you dig down past that, it's chock full of fresh goodness, including creamy avocado, tender hearts of palm, and tangy slices of citrus fruit.
...And the boy's room is sexy. Not in a dirty sort of way. It reminded me a little bit of the bathrooms at the old Patois in Brooklyn. Down a set of stairs and down a corridor, the light in there is covered with what appears to be custom sheet metal with little star cut-outs. The scented candles above the sink add to the sexiness.
I'd be willing to return. Bring on the 'ritas!
There are so many good things I could list about Dos Segundos, including the $4 special (Tecate and a shot of tequila), the tasty margaritas, the nachos, a certain cute server I know, etc., but I'm afraid I'd be here forever. And ever. And ever.
Anyway, you're catching my drift, right? Just go to Cantina. Experience it. Drink some tequila. Eat a taco. Have a time. Call out of work the next day (you might have to). Go back for more once you sober up.
Smoochies to you, Cantina! You're my BFF.
First thing you should know: happy hour Margarita pitchers are $15.00.
Second thing you should know: two of them will get you roasted, toasted, and ultimately obliterated. They will make you walk home ALONE with a smile on your face, dim the lights, put on Nick Lowe, and everything will be great.
Third thing you should know: the Passion Fruit flavor is not nearly as good as Strawberry.
Fourth thing you should know: The complimentary chips and salsas (a green verde and a red chipotle) was wondrous. The green verde was quite liquidous, had a great bite to it and when we mixed the red salsa with the table hot sauce it tickled the tongue for hours.
Other stuff: the juke box is pretty good if you're into hip counter-culture shit. Animal Collective, Jay Reatard, some old school hip hop, some stuff from the 70s, 80s. It's diverse enough where you probably won't know everything in it, but you'll probably find a few hits you like. Also, a ton of babes go to this bar. If you want eye candy of the male or female persuasion, look no further. With everybody drinking tequila-enriched beverages, eating the delicious entrees (tilapia tacos, anyone?), and getting their game on (there was a television with the Lakers game on), taking a few peeks here and there can't be helped.
The one fault? The bathrooms looked too nice. Whoever did the decorations really did a great job through and through. Everything leading up to the bathrooms--the walls, the stairs, the steps--to inside themselves, was just wonderful. It's an entire world down there, brimming with secrets.
I hope I can go back soon.
I have some fond memories of the Passyunk ave restaurant by the same owners, so I was excited when this place (which my friends and I lovingly refer to as "Cantina Two") first opened. Unfortunately, it's just not as good.
The fun atmosphere and good booze make this place a favorite to friends and visitors from out of town, but I think the food is all quite bland.
The main reasons it's not getting five stars from me is that it suffers from the very same afflictions that plague its south philly sister - slower than average service and sweeter than average margaritas (stomach ache central!). The bad, however, isn't so bad that it can't be overlooked.
Give it a shot (maybe even a flight!) But you're probably better off going two blocks north to El Camino Real.
I can't believe I haven't written a review yet!
I love dos segundos. Let me tell you why.
* The service is never less than amazing
* The margaritas are amazing... and potent!
* Amazing late night happy hour that includes half price pitchers of margaritas
* A delicious and cheap brunch menu
My #1 recommendation is surely the eggs benedict... chipotle holandaise sauce? don't mind if i do.
We went here for dinner on Saturday night. The outside was packed, but not the inside so we were seated inside. We ordered a pitcher of a white sangria which was really good and we really liked free chips and two salsa dips.
Overall, the food was pretty good, experience was just ok, it seems like this place over hyped. The music and place were so loud we had to shout at each other.
We may go back there if we are in the neighborhood, but I would go out of my way to eat here.
I'd probably give this place a four if it wasn't for the annoying ipod (typically filled with whatever corny music you were rolling your eyes at three years ago) being played way too loudly.
You'd think the manager was looking to establish a party vibe-- except for the large number of four tops and lack of a dancefloor.
Being a vegan, i'd expect to simply deal with things like this to sit down and eat what is actually a pretty good selection of animal free dishes (the vegan fajitas are absolutely killer; the vegan tacos are perfect for a late night bite; that's only the tip of the iceberg).
Unfortunately, being forced to shout at my girlfriend in order to have a conversation at 8:45 on a weekday is really ridiculous.
There are maybe two or three tables that "hide" from the pa system, but to be honest if the weather isn't suitable for outdoor eating, skip this place.
Brunch, on the other hand, isn't as bad.
Unfortunately, the brunch competition in this city is more than this place can handle.
Verdict: Good for takeout (especially if you don't eat animals). OK if you're starved and in the area or it's a warm evening and you can find outdoor seating. Otherwise, expect to feel like you're having dinner at Transit.
I love happy hour here! Also, they have fantastic goat tacos, and they're one of the few places in Philly that have huitlacoche. Mmm.
I had the special ground beef tacos and ordered them with cheese, sour cream and guacamole. They came out without the sour cream and guac ($1 for each) and it took at least ten minutes to get someone's attention to ask for them. They came out with a food runner, I guess, then I realized that I kind of needed silverware and a napkin. That took almost another ten minutes to get from the bartender. I could almost reach them from the bar but thought it would be dick to reach across the bar and take something. So I watched the bartender struggle to fulfill service tickets, care for her eight-top in the bar area before finally checking in with me.
This was at 8ish on a Wednesday.
What the fuck.
I'm not going back for food, maybe booze. I don't understand why people jerk this place off.
A 4 for now. But thinking about the potential that this place has for a gathering I'm amped about giving it a 5 once I get to test that theory out. This was going to be the spot of the Thank You Carrie party on Thursday. But since Carrie had to cancel out last moment I wasn't expecting too many people to show up for understandable reasons. But since Mama Philly said to keep the dream alive, and I'd rather be a straggler myself then leave people behind, I decided to sample some of their tempting sounding Margaritas by the bar and see if anyone showed up (It's what a dutiful host does.). No one did, but as I waited I had the chance to sample how amazing this place is.
The Margarita's were definitely the best that I've had in the city. I sampled the black currant which tasted a little off, But Mango was pure deliciousness. And holy crap was the Blood Orange Margarita the stuff of legends. They definitely have a great selection of beer if your not a margarita fan, and they even have their own twist of the Citywide Special that's a can of Tecate and a shot (Tequila?). And the man behind the Bar Rob was a class act who quickly owned up to being one of my favorite bartenders in the city. For food I picked up a chorizo burrito which I was kind of mixed on. The chorizo was ground up to the point that it ended up tasting like beef. But the burrito was supersized and filled with plenty of rice, beans, and cheese, and it also came with a side of chips and two kinds of Salsa. So I definitely made note of the portion Value.
Overall it goes with out saying That Cantina Dos Segundos is perfect for a gathering. And since The Thank You Carrie Party still needs to officially happen, This might just be the perfect place to deliver that caliente twist. Details Coming?
I am giving my most recent visit an "OK" because I was not happy with my breakfast burrito. It was pretty much all rice with some eggs and a little guacamole and a few tomatoes sprinkled in. I am not a huge rice fan to begin with, so I was disappointed. However, the coffee was terrific as usual as were the salsas.
The service was great though -- never any complaints in that department!
Came here for dinner on a Friday night. It was pretty busy but we were able to get a table for two… Read more »
So... My friends and i went to this cute bar/resturant yesterday and i did have better food than what i had at dos segundos. It was my first experience having baby squid and the texture of it was awesome but it was a little over spicy. I understand spice, cause i love it, but seriously, that was a little too much. My friends and i also tried the cute little short ribs thingy. The ribs should not have been that cooked. What ever happened to the tenderness of the rib that was supposed to happen. The sauce of it was okay though.
Speaking of sauce, what was up with the watery, not-to-much-flavored sauce with the chips. What kind of sauce wont go on the chip. It was only there to soak up the chip and make it soft.
The drinks were awesome..... Good margaritas
Cantina the Second - you are the bomb.
Stopped in here on Saturday, and what a delight it was. First of all, the NoLibs location inhabits a much bigger space than its sibling on Passyunk - which makes for a better experience overall.
A similar extensive food and drink menu - the margaritas were the bomb. I opted for a special - a smoked turkey torta - with all sorts of yummy cheese, avacado, tomato on delicious bread and a side of sweet potato fries and pickled hots. YUM. I couldn't finish it all, and it still made for tasty leftovers the next day.
Though the first Cantina has a special nostalgic place in my heart, and is a bit closer to me, I'm gonna have to say this one wins - for now.
Love it here! Good drinks, pretty good service and from everything I've tasted really good food too. Definitely try the beef empanadas, nachos, tacos, chimichangas... mm I could go on and on.
Only complaint... brunch. I was so excited for their brunch, but it definitely fell short. The bacon is the oddest and quite gross. You almost have to try it to see what I mean. Whereas the portions of lunch or dinner leave me full the brunch plates seem awfully small. I've tried brunch twice and then had to call it quits, but I will definitely come back - after 2pm.
Sometimes I like going to Dos Segundos instead of Los Caballitos, which is much closer to my home. There is usually lots of parking at Dos Segundos, and if I am feeling anti-social, I don't usually run into nearly as many people I feel obligated to make small talk with. Well last Friday I walked in and immediately saw my friend and fellow Yelper John W., but was more than happy to make a little small talk with his smiling face. I made my way to my table, and very shortly after our chips and salsa came. This was the beginning of extremely overbearing service. The server and the food runner we dealt with all night were so strange and pushy and lingering that we felt really uncomfortable. Our food was great - I had the tilapia tacos and my friend had the vegan beef nachos. We also shared a potent pitcher of raspberry margaritas. Normally I would have glady stayed for another drink, or maybe even another pitcher, but the staff was making us feel weird so we bolted.
Philadelphia, PA
Category: Mexican
Neighborhood: Northern Liberties
Category: Bars
Neighborhood: Northern Liberties
Category: Burgers
Norristown, PA
Category: Mexican
Neighborhood: Northern Liberties
Category: Bars
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