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DISTRITO

Item: DISTRITO
Author: Sharon Rigney

Cuisine: Latin, Mexican

Price Range: $$$

10Best Says

Distrito is the Mexican restaurant concept by Jose Garces, the chef behind the acclaimed Philadelphia restaurants Amada, Tinto, Chifa, Village Whiskey & Garces Trading Company and others. Distrito is a high-energy restaurant inspired by the spirited culture and cuisine of Mexico City. The Distrito menu features Chef Garces' fresh interpretations of classic Mexican fare and beverages, including over 65 tequilas and margaritas made with fresh seasonal fruits. A striking decor includes a hot pink and bright green color scheme, a wall constructed from over 600 colorful, campy masks of lucha libre, or "free fight" professional wrestlers, and a booth crafted from a Volkswagen Beetle, a typical Mexico City taxi cab.

Address:

3945 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
2152221657

Hours:

Lunch:: Monday; -; Friday; 11:30AM; -; 2:30PM; Brunch:; Saturday; &
Sunday:: 11:00AM; -; 2:30PM; Dinner:; Sunday; -; Thursday; 5:00PM; -; 10:00PM; Friday; -; Saturday; 5:00PM; -; 11:00PM Cantina:; (Please; note:; reservations; are; not; accepted; for; the; Cantina) Daily; 2:30pm; –; close

Website:

39.95602

EXPERT TIPS BY: Sharon Rigney
Philadelphia Local Expert

Mexican: "Call ahead to reserve the four-person table inside the refurbished VW bug parked just inside the door, or reserve the "secret" karaoke room for a party."

Best for Mexican Because: Infused with personality, Disitrito offers up great Mexican cuisine with fun decor and cool seating options.

Distrito New Menu
- Antojitos
  Guacamole
  
  avocado, roasted jalapeño, cotija cheese ($13.00)
  
  Super Nacho
  
  queso mixto, poblano rajas, black beans, chile de arbol, crema ($11.00)
  
  Chilango Chop Salad
  
  romaine, watercress, black beans, queso fresco, tomato & cumin vinaigrette ($12.00)
  
  Chips & Salsa
  
  salsa verde, salsa roja ($5.00)
  
  Queso Dip
  
  jalapeño & cheddar fondue, queso chihuahua, melted onions ($9.00)
  
  Jicama Salad
  
  orange, pepita, mango, lemon vinaigrette ($9.00)
  
  Tortilla Soup
  
  chicken, pasilla chile broth, avocado, crema ($9.00)
  
  Coctel de Camaron
  
  shrimp cocktail, spicy tomato, plantain, avocado ($9.00)
  
  Mexican Poutine
  french fries, jalapeño fondue, ground beef, black beans, cilantro
  
  $12.00
  
  $16.00
- Comidas
  
  Taco
  
  house made corn tortilla, cilantro, onion ($3.50)
  
  Burrito
  
  white rice, black beans, crema, queso fresco, salsa mexicana ($9.50)
  
  Burrito Suizo
  
  smothered in red chile sauce & queso mixto ($12.00)
  
  Quesadilla
  
  queso chihuahua, black beans, corn, poblano rajas ($9.50)
- Signature Tacos
  
  Chicken Ropa Taco
  
  chipotle braised chicken, avocado, romaine, crema ($4.00)
  
  Mahi Mahi Taco
  
  plantain crust, red cabbage, avocado, chipotle remoulade, flour tortilla ($4.50)
- Enchiladas
  
  Chicken
  
  coconut habanero chicken, epazote red chile sauce, crema ($16.00)
  
  Vegetable
  
  quinoa, kale, black beans chipotle crema ($15.00)
  
  Crab
  
  crab, poblano rajas, spinach, manchego, smoked yellow tomato ($19.00)
- Huaraches
  
  Mushroom
  
  wild mushrooms, huitlacoche, queso mixto, black truffle ($14.00)
  
  Shortrib
  
  shortrib, queso mixto, three chile bbq, poblano rajas ($15.00)
  
  Shrimp
  
  shrimp, chorizo, queso mixto, pasilla chile sauce, jalapenos ($13.00)
- Fajitas
  
  Steak Adobo
  
  ($24.00)
  
  Chicken al Pastor
  
  ($19.00)
  
  Garlic Shrimp
  
  ($20.00)
  
  Wild Mushroom
  
  ($18.00)
- Acompanamientos
  
  Black Beans & Rice
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Esquites (Sweet Corn)
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Poblano Corn Bread
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Sweet Plantains
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Papas Fritas
  
  ($5.00)
- Margaritas
  
  Tradicional
  
  sauza blue, orange liqueur, fresh lime juice ($9.00)
  
  Frozen Lime Margarita
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Seasonal Frozen Margarita
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Flaquita
  
  tres agaves blanco tequila, organic agave nectar, lime ($13.00)
  
  El Jefe
  
  our signature margarita, featuring jose garces double barrel patrón, cointreau, lime ($15.00)
  
  Moda Vieja
  
  Sauza Hornitos Añejo Tequila, angostUra bitters, orange ($13.00)
- Cervezas
  
  Michelada
  
  tomato juice, spicy salt rim, lime, tecate ($8.00)
- Cans & Bottles
  
  Mexican City Wide
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Corona
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Tecate
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Pacifico
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Modelo Especial
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Kaliber N/A
  
  ($4.00)
- Drafts
  
  Corona Light
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Dos Equis Amber
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Lagunitas IPA
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Staff Selection
  
  Negro Modelo
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Yuengling
  
  ($6.00)
- Especiales de Cócteles
  
  Piña Colada
  
  Cruzan Light Coconut Rum Cream of Coconut, Pineapple ($10.00)
  
  Paloma
  
  Sauza Blue Silver Tequila, Jarritos, Grapefruit, Lime ($10.00)
  
  La Última Palabra
  
  Del Maguey Vida Mezcal, Green Chartreuse, Maraschino ($13.00)
  
  Cocoa Colada
  
  Patrón Xo, Mole Bitters, Coconut Cream ($12.00)
  
  Burbujas
  
  Bluecoat Gin, Sparkling Wine, Bitters, Lime ($12.00)
- Sangría
  Roja or Blanca
  Lush Red or White Wine
  
  $9.00
  
  $28.00
- Sparkling & Rosé
  
  Sparkling Wine
  
  Sofia Blanc de Blanc, California ($12.00)
  
  Rosé Vinho Verde
  
  Portugal, Ramos, 2015 ($11.00)
- White
  
  Premsal / Callet
  
  Mallorca, Spain 2015 ($14.00)
  
  Sauvignon Blanc
  
  Santa Ema, Maipo valley, Chile 2015 ($10.00)
  
  Albariño
  
  Conde de Albarei, Rías Baixas, Spain, 2014 ($12.00)
- Red
  
  Tempranillo
  
  Montaña Rioja, Spain, 2015 ($11.00)
  
  Malbec
  
  Uxmal, Mendoza, Argentina, 2015 ($10.00)
  
  Cabernet Sauvignon
  
  Guenoc, California, 2015 ($12.00)
- Non-Alcoholic
  
  Coca-Cola Mexicana
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Horchata
  
  Sweetened Rice Milk ($4.00)
  
  Jamaica Agua Fresca
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Boing Mango
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Jarritos
  
  Grapefruit or Mandarin ($4.00)
  
  House Lemonade
  
  ($4.00)

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