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 Tecate
  • $8 Citywide (Tecate + Tequila)
  • $8 Sauvignon Blanc
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  • $8 Rosé
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  • $8 Petit Sirah
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  • $7 Fill It, Regular
    • Tequila
    • Lime
    • Sugar
  • $9 On Empty
    • Tequila
    • Grapefruit
    • Smoked Salt
  • $9 Gear Shift
    • Mandarin
    • Pineapple
    • Grapefruit or Guava Jarritos; choice of Tequila
    • Vodka
    • Rum
    • or Gin
  • $8 Spiked Pomegranate Lemonade
    • Pomegranate
    • Lemon
    • Sugar; choice of Tequila
    • Vodka
    • Rum
    • or Gin

Food Specials

  • $5 Fried Wonton Chips
    • Salsa Roja
    • Salsa Verde
  • $6 Chilled Cucumbers
    • Baby Bell Peppers
    • Szechuan Marinade
    • Chili Oil
    • Sesame
    • Cilantro
  • $4 Carnitas Tacos
    • Braised Pork
    • Sour Orange Pickled Onion
    • Avocado Salsa
    • Burnt Habanero
    • Corn Tortilla
  • $3 Quesabirria Tacos
    • Braised Beef
    • Chihuahua Cheese
    • Onion & Cilantro
    • Consommé
    • Corn Tortilla
  • $4 Avocado Tempura Tacos
    • Fried Avocado
    • Cabbage Slaw
    • Crema
    • Tomatillo Pico de Gallo
    • Avocado Salsa
    • Corn Tortilla
  • $6 Tijuana Street Dog
    • Beef
    • Crispy Pork Bacon
    • Chipotle Mayo
    • Tomatillo Pico de Gallo
    • Pickled Jalapeño

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Highlights

  • 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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