Four soft tacos topped with cilantro, pickled onion, and crema on a black plate
Now serving · South St

TasteTaco Bar

Caribbean heat, Philly soul. Hand-pressed tortillas, slow-braised oxtail birria, and citrus-bright margaritas — served loud on South Street since 2026.

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The Idea

A taqueria with a Caribbean accent.

We grew up between Sunday jerk smoke and weeknight tacos al pastor. Taste is where those two memories sit at the same table — hand-pressed tortillas, scotch-bonnet heat, and margaritas shaken loud enough to hear from the sidewalk.

Est.
2026
Recipes
32+
Heat Levels
1 → 5
Margaritas
Always

Menu / Vol. 01

The
Tacos.

Build a plate. Two tacos with rice & beans, or order singles — soft corn or flour, every taco hand-pressed in-house.

Plate of four soft tacos with cilantro, pickled onion and crema

Featured

Oxtail Birria

$8
Hand-pressed daily

Tacos / Singles

9 items
  • 01

    Oxtail Birria

    House

    Slow-braised oxtail, scotch bonnet consommé, melted oaxaca, charred onion.

    $8

  • 02

    Jerk Shrimp

    Citrus-marinated shrimp, allspice jerk rub, mango pico, lime crema.

    $7

  • 03

    Jerk Chicken

    Charred jerk thigh, pickled red onion, scallion, scotch bonnet aioli.

    $6

  • 04

    Steak

    Marinated skirt steak, queso fresco, cilantro, salsa verde.

    $7

  • 05

    Cheesesteak

    Philly

    Philly chopped ribeye, american, fried onion, long-hot crema.

    $8

  • 06

    Shrimp

    Garlic-butter shrimp, charred corn, avocado, chipotle drizzle.

    $6

  • 07

    Whiting Fish

    Cornmeal-crusted whiting, slaw, tartar, pickled jalapeño.

    $6

  • 08

    Regular Chicken

    Adobo grilled chicken, lettuce, tomato, queso, lime.

    $5

  • 09

    Veggie

    Veg

    Roasted poblano, sweet plantain, black bean, queso fresco, lime.

    $5

Plates & Sides

7 items
  • 01

    Fajitas

    Sizzling skillet — chicken, beef, or shrimp. Peppers, onions, warm tortillas.

    $18

  • 02

    Burrito

    Choice of protein, rice, beans, queso, salsa, crema.

    $13

  • 03

    Ceviche

    Cold

    Citrus-cured fish, red onion, cucumber, avocado, plantain chips.

    $14

  • 04

    Street Corn

    Charred elote, cotija, lime, tajín, ancho mayo.

    $7

  • 05

    Guac, Salsa & Chips

    Smashed avocado, two house salsas, warm tortilla chips.

    $10

  • 06

    Refried Beans

    Slow-cooked black beans, cotija, crema.

    $5

  • 07

    White Rice

    Cilantro-lime long grain.

    $4

Menu / Vol. 02 · Bar

Margaritas.

Ten ways to take it. Every pour is shaken to order with fresh citrus, never sour mix — frozen, on the rocks, or up.

Frozen lime margarita in a fluted glass with mint and lime garnish
Pour No. 02
  • 01Signature

    Casa Classic

    $12

    The original.

    Blanco tequila · fresh lime · agave · tajín salt rim.

  • 02

    Frozen Lime

    $13

    Slushed & salty.

    House blanco · lime granita · agave · sea salt rim.

  • 03Signature

    Spicy Mango

    $14

    Sweet, then heat.

    Reposado · mango purée · scotch bonnet · lime · tajín.

  • 04

    Tamarind

    $15

    Tart & smoky.

    Mezcal · tamarind · lime · ancho · smoked salt.

  • 05

    Hibiscus

    $13

    Floral, ruby red.

    Blanco · jamaica · lime · cane · pink salt rim.

  • 06Signature

    Pineapple Jerk

    $15

    House signature.

    Reposado · grilled pineapple · jerk syrup · lime · cilantro.

  • 07

    Coconut Lime

    $14

    Beach in a glass.

    Blanco · coconut cream · fresh lime · toasted coconut rim.

  • 08

    Passionfruit

    $14

    Bright & tropical.

    Blanco · passionfruit · lime · agave · chili salt.

  • 09

    Cucumber Jalapeño

    $13

    Crisp & green.

    Blanco · cucumber · jalapeño · lime · cilantro.

  • 10

    The Pitcher

    $44

    For the table.

    Serves 4. Choice of any classic build, mixed strong.

Happy hour · Tue–Fri · 4–6pm · $2 off all margs

Sub mezcal +2 · Spicy rim available on any pour

21+ · Please drink responsibly

Find Us

Pull up.

Address

300 South St
Philadelphia,
PA 19147

Reservations

(215) 555-0000

Hours

  • MondayClosed
  • Tuesday12pm – 11pm
  • Wednesday12pm – 11pm
  • Thursday12pm – 12am
  • Friday12pm – 2am
  • Saturday11am – 2am
  • Sunday11am – 10pm

Neighborhood

South Street

Vibe

Loud · Late

Patio

Spring – Fall