La Chinesca
La Chinesca is Philadelphia's first and only Mexicali restaurant, blending Mexican and Chinese culinary traditions from the Baja region's Chinatown neighborhood. Housed in a repurposed Jiffy Lube, it offers an elevated menu featuring unique fusion dishes like General Tso's chicken wings and carnitas tacos alongside a curated selection of artisan cocktails and Mexican craft beers. The venue also boasts a beautiful outdoor patio, making it a distinctive dining destination in the Spring Arts neighborhood.
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Mon-Fri, Sun 4PM - 6PM
Drink Specials
- 3.0 $3 Tecate
- 8.0 $8 Citywide (Tecate + Tequila) - Tecate + Tequila
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8.0 $8 Sauvignon Blanc
- L.A. Cetto. Valle de Guadalupe
- Mexico
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8.0 $8 Rosé
- L.A. Cetto. Valle de Guadalupe
- Mexico
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8.0 $8 Petit Sirah
- L.A. Cetto. Valle de Guadalupe
- Mexico
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7.0 $7 Fill It, Regular
- Tequila
- Lime
- Sugar
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9.0 $9 On Empty
- Tequila
- Grapefruit
- Smoked Salt
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9.0 $9 Gear Shift
- Mandarin
- Pineapple
- Grapefruit or Guava Jarritos; choice of Tequila
- Vodka
- Rum
- or Gin
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8.0 $8 Spiked Pomegranate Lemonade
- Pomegranate
- Lemon
- Sugar; choice of Tequila
- Vodka
- Rum
- or Gin
Food Specials
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5.0 $5 Fried Wonton Chips
- Salsa Roja
- Salsa Verde
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6.0 $6 Chilled Cucumbers
- Baby Bell Peppers
- Szechuan Marinade
- Chili Oil
- Sesame
- Cilantro
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4.0 $4 Carnitas Tacos
- Braised Pork
- Sour Orange Pickled Onion
- Avocado Salsa
- Burnt Habanero
- Corn Tortilla
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3.0 $3 Quesabirria Tacos
- Braised Beef
- Chihuahua Cheese
- Onion & Cilantro
- Consommé
- Corn Tortilla
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4.0 $4 Avocado Tempura Tacos
- Fried Avocado
- Cabbage Slaw
- Crema
- Tomatillo Pico de Gallo
- Avocado Salsa
- Corn Tortilla
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6.0 $6 Tijuana Street Dog
- Beef
- Crispy Pork Bacon
- Chipotle Mayo
- Tomatillo Pico de Gallo
- Pickled Jalapeño
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- Mexican-Chinese fusion cuisine inspired by Mexicali's Chinatown neighborhood
- Creative specialty cocktails featuring mezcal, tequila, and local ingredients
- Unique setting in a converted former Jiffy Lube with outdoor patio dining
Important Details
- Reservations accepted
- Dinner service starts at 4pm daily
- Brunch available Saturdays and Sundays from 11:30am to 3pm
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