Blue Corn Reviews

From the outside entry would never guess how great this place is. Food was delicious, Margaritas the best. Friendly service, and the place was immaculate. Can't wait to return.

Blue Corn is in the heart of the Italian Market between Talluto's and Claudio's. Inside, there are about 25 small tables and then seats at the bar. Inside, it is pretty tight so it may pose a challenge for those in wheelchairs though it is accessible with no steps to enter, just tight inside as the tables are very close together. In a place named Blue Corn, I had to go with the blue Corn tacos which are el pastor tacos with pineapple, green pepper, cilantro, and melted cheese. It was very good. Service was solid and efficient. The criticism I have with the dish is that I thought it could have used a little spice to balance the sweetness but adding some of their green salsa did the trick for me. I thought that $12 for 3 tacos was a bit high for the area, but the food was very good and I would definitely return.

Came in for a quick lunch and we were amazed at the great food. Everything was freshly prepared and tasted really really good. Cash only.

I was very pleasantly surprised by Blue Corn. I'd read our Air B&B hosts' recommendations that it was "good Mexican food" and I expected the usual Tex-Mex fare. But that's not what this place is about. They offer innovative dishes, well prepared and at a reasonable price. Oh, and if you're the sort to judge a Mexican restaurant by the salsas they bring (I am), you'll realize your expectations should be greater.

We went here because of all the good reviews and we certainly were not disappointed. Four of us ordered a wide variety of items and then we shared dishes. I thought everything was excellent, the service was very helpful and the prices were reasonable. It is located on 9th Street in the Italian Market area of Philly. We were there on a Saturday and the place was really fun and crowded.

I spotted this restaurant while dining at Neuf on 9th Street. My son and others who live in the area highly recommended Blue Corn. My wife and I (and others) have now been there four times in the past two months. Friendly, casual dining and everything we have tried has been outstanding. Order any of the Ceviche options: sea bass, octopus . . . fresh, like it was caught the same day. Try the Beergarita -- a Modelo, upside, down in a Margarita -- refreshing. Or any of the Margaritas -- outstanding. You will love this place.

I was in town for the weekend and Blue Corn was recommended to me by a chef at another restaurant who praised the food and handcrafted cocktails at Blue Corn. I added to my list to visit the next day. Blue Corn sits unassumingly in the middle of Italian Market surrounded by fruit and vegetable stands. It's easy to walk past on a bustling weekend if you are not paying attention. The restaurant is nicely decorated and quaint and maybe has seating for thirty. My girlfriend and I arrived in the evening and were promptly greeted and seated. We started with an order of guacamole and it came with the house made blue corn tortilla chips. The guacamole was made to order and excellent and the chips were lightly salted and crispy. For drinks we had a Margachela and the house Blue Corn Margarita. The only way the drinks could've been better is if they came in gallon sizes. You could immediately tell that they used only the freshest ingredients and quality alcohol. We ordered seconds before our food arrived. When eating at a new Mexican restaurant I almost always order street style tacos first. My opinion is if you can't make simple tacos sing then there's no hope for the rest of the menu. I ordered three carnitas tacos. I would've loved to try a few different tacos but I was only able to order three of one type which now I'm okay with because the carnitas tacos were amazing. They were served on blur corn tortillas, and the pork was super flavorful and tender with chunks of fresh pineapple mixed in. We loved Blue Corn so much that we stopped in again on the next day for a light lunch and more cocktails, right after we split a very underwhelming Geno's Cheesesteak. I couldn't recommend Blue Corn any more. Oh yeah, it is cash only but they conveniently have an ATM machine located in the restaurant.

This is my second visit to Blue Corn (within the space of one year). It is probably one of the best Mexican Restaurants in the US. The food tastes fresh and the flavors are outstanding. I live in the DC area and am always looking for a good excuse to travel to Philadelphia to eat at Blue Corn. The 2 1/2 drive is worth it. I have been fortunate enough to eat at Michelin star restaurants and believe that Blue Corn deserves at least one star. The service is great, the food is creative and the drinks are top notch. Keep up the good work!

With so many wonderful restaurants in Philadelphia, we find ourselves coming to Blue Corn every time we are in town. The food is fresh, delicious, and authentic, and we have always been delighted with our choices. The service is exceptionally professional - attentive without being obtrusive. The ambiance is both lively and intimate, and although this little place is always crowded we're always able to have a comfortable conversation, even when there were six of us at the table. Kudos to all the staff for making Blue Corn a place that consistently gets everything right.

We were in town shopping around and wanted a little something for lunch. What a gem. There were great options and the food was presented very elegantly. I had the Caesar salad with shrimp and my companion had the blue tacos. We shared pico and blue chips. All delicious. They have a full bar but we didn’t partake the selection looked good. The only thing to keep in mind is that they are cash only. Service was very nice too. Definitely check this place out if you are in the hood but want something besides Italian.

There are many Mexican restaurants to choose from in the area but Blue Corn is the perfect choice when it comes to service, quality, and cleanliness. The restaurant is always busy and reservations are recommended. We walked in on a Friday evening and was seated promptly. The menus are in Spanish/English and the servers all spoke English. The restaurant and bathroom were well-kept and clean. No problems encountered.

Excellent food. This was one of the few mexican restaurants where the food was not heavy. Their dishes were delicious and some of their dishes were innovative and nice.

Unassuming but very pleasant inside - Blue Corn is situated in the middle of the Italian Market. In short we had one of, if not the best, Mexican dinner we have ever had and it was totally unexpected. This is not your regular Mexican place - its true to its regional specialities (Central Mexico I believe) with many items you will not find elsewhere. We loved everything from the sauces, to Gorditas to the Huaraches. Friendly staff - will definitely visit again when in Philadelphia.

If you love Mexico, you will love "Blue Corn". It's amazingly authentic. Huge menu, every Mexican beer, and all the Mexican cocktails. My wife had Enchiladas Verdes, and I had Tacos de Puerco Pebil. After we ordered, we were served blue corn tortilla chips and two sauces --- red and green, in a lovely presentation. When our main dishes were ready, our extra plates were swept away, and our table was made beautiful again. We each had Sol at great price of $4 a bottle. All of the staff were lovely. This was our second visit, and it is our TOP PICK for Mexican food in Philadelphia.

This is a cozy, friendly Mexican place right in the Italian market. Unlike other Mexican places in the neighborhood, it has a bar, with great happy hour specials. Beyond this, the menu is extensive and reasonably priced.

I'm surprised by the glowing reviews on this site and others. We we went there recently and found the food to be surprisingly underseasoned and bland. The guacamole was watery and did not have any heat. The salsas which came with our tacos were also strangely bland. There is much better Mexican food to be had within a couple of blocks of this restaurant.

Maybe if the server or anyone else would have come back to ask how my meal was, I could have told him that the pork was overcooked and the chicken was way undercooked. They were covered in sauce so it was hard to see but i spit out the chicken after a few horrible bites. I will never return here.

Blue Corn is such a small restaurant that I'm reluctant to tell you how really great it is for fear that I won't be able to get a table there soon. This unassuming, cash-only Mexican restaurant serves up creative and beautiful renditions of classic Mexican food. Everything is made fresh - even the tortillas - and they use the finest ingredients. I lived in Mexico and am married to a chef, and this is our favorite spot in town for real Mexican dishes that are a bit more elegant than we're used to finding in the US.

Omg. Absolutely awesome. My photo is of the enchiladas. Beautiful bright lovely enchiladas. Only minor complaint is the guac is $10 and chips and salsa is $6 which seems a bit steep. But the two salsas are amazing.

What a gem in the heart of Italian market , delicious Mexican food , great service very nice ambiance highly recommended!!!

Was a party of 4 and spent $180 w/ tip. (2 drinks each, 2 apps), so pricing is reasonable, with a fairly large menu. They had over a 1/2 dozen specials that night and we ordered 3 of them and ALL were terrific. The Guacamole was good, the salsas were good (and smoky). Margaritas were really good (had the macho... spicy). The place was jamming and then cleared out fairly quickly and they take reservations

This CASH ONLY (don't worry there's an ATM on site) Mexican restaurants is one of my go-to spots in the Italian Market. Flavors are authentic, ingredients are fresh and this family owned business provides terrific service. They've recently upgraded their a/c system so it's even more comfortable to dine here in hotter weather. You can spend a little or a lot at Blue Corn depending upon your ordering choices and alcohol consumption. At our last meal we spent about $65 per person but our table of 4 had 9 drinks (umm.. TGIF?). I do love their Paloma cocktail & other specialty drinks. We shared 3 appetizers, 4 entrees & 3 desserts as well. If you're new to Mexican food & don't want to be super adventurous try their blue corn tacos (3 for $12) with marinated pork, pineapple and onion and an order of the Ofrenda de Los Dioses ($9), a sort of lasagna made with tortillas and cheese. Yummy comfort food in a casual environment with a neighborhood feel.

I love Mexican food. Everything I tried here was fully authentic and very well made (home made style). The place itself does not look anything special, but it is very clean and the staff members are attentive. Also, note that this is a cash only place. However, the prices are very reasonable. It is the best Mexican restaurant I have tried in Philadelphia, and one of the best on the East Coast.

A very nice, clean, small Mexican restaurant with friendly servers and delicious, homemade food that is consistently made fresh and is so good. From their breakfast foods, to their lunch and dinner foods, the food is always served hot and presented beautifully. From their chips and salsa to their omelets to their enchiladas, I can't say enough about how tasty and fresh their food is. They have one of the best cheesecakes around. We love Blue Corn!

I was there for the weekend and a friend suggested that I go to Blue Corn. I actually saw it while I was on a South Philly tour. I visit it there to get a "to go" order. There was plenty of food and it was very tasty!! While waiting for my food at the bar, they made me the most delicious Mango Mojito I've ever had!! So good!!

There are any number of taquerias and other Mexican eateries in this part of town, but Blue Corn stands out. It has a bar. It is genuine and authentic. The people who work there are universally pleasant. The food is presented beautifully and cooked really well. All this and the price is still very reasonable.

Order the shrimp cocktail. They come floating in a sweet and tangy cocktail sauce with slices of avocado and chopped onions and cilantro. They come with some type of crackers on the side that were delicious. I also recommend the guacamole. The seafood tacos were nothing special. Beware the hot sauce because it's quite spicy.

Been here a couple times to try different and get a different perspective. It's good but not the best, they could use their uniqueness and expand on it. Everything around this area is pretty much the same.

We went to the Italian Market and the restaurant we wanted to visit wasn't open, yet, as we were there late in the morning. We went next door to Blue Corn Mexican Restaurant, to give it a try. We were pleasantly surprised! The food was delicious!The waitstaff were attentive and explained everything that we were thinking about trying. We were pleasantly surprised and will go back.

Best Mexican restaurant I've been to outside of Mexico! Margaritas were great..food and service too..right down to the music!!! Very authentic...Loved it

Truth be told, Blue Corn was not on our radar for the eatery we were searching out for an authentic Mexican meal. We got an early start on a Friday morning to pursue our original destination....which turned out to be closed.....so we were limited in alternative choices. But we got lucky. We stumbled by Blue Corn while walking by. We were their first customers of the day as they got ready to open for the day. We were warmly welcomed....a family feel to the restaurant. But it was the food that was the unexpected surprise. We got a seafood soup...the special....that was exceptional. It was chalk full of seafood....tender and delish...but it was the broth that was killer. One of those soups that you’ll remember for a long time. With it, we ordered the Pastore tacos. Wonderfully authentic and yummy....the Mesa taco 🌮 shell was fabulous. A simple early lunch by any standards. However, thanks to the ‘no judgement’ welcome by the staff and the remarkable, fantastic food, this made for a memorable meal! And guess what, next time Blue Corn is going to be the dining destination we search out in South Philly!

At any time of the day this is a terrific & authentic Mexican cafe in the heart of the increasingly Latino historic Italian market. The menu is extensive & enticing; food hot & delicioso; service gracious & efficient & the entire experience enhanced by lilting Mexican music & historic posters & figurines on the walls.

I thought I hated all Mexican food. Eating at Blue Corn changed my mind and now I can't wait until I return. We were promptly greeted and graciously served. Menu explanations were provided in great detail. I was torn between the regular menu items and the specials. My husband I shared a special appetizer - a rather huge seafood salad filled with large delicious oysters, shrimp, crab, octopus (and probably more seafood) in a tomato base. It was more than enough for two and the flavor wowed both of us. Would have made a wonderful lunch in itself. And the bottle of extra oil could be consumed by the gallon. My husband ordered the beef tacos and loved them. I had the Cactus Gratin. I was stuffed, but couldn't stop myself from eating everything on the plate. The Mexican coffee was smooth and made more delicious with the brown sugar, cinnamon and orange peel. This would be superb as an iced coffee! Desserts sounded wonderful, but unfortunately, we gorged ourselves on the savory items. Next time I will start with dessert! It should be noted that the prices were very reasonable and the food was exceptionally good. Definitely worth a trip from anywhere. And for those of you who thinks Mexican food is not to your liking, take the chance and you will never regret it.

Great Italian Market venue for this delicious Mexican restaurant. Unusual items on the menu and everything was delicious! Nice outside seating.

My daughter and I ventured out during the nor'easter because we were in town for a college visit. Imagine our surprise and delight to find a well-lit, charmingly appointed authentic restaurant--warm and convivial within while the snow and sleet accumulated on Ninth Street. The blue corn tortillas arrived with the best green salsa I've ever had. She liked the red one, and we admired the thin lime slices of garnish that ornamented the plate. Our entrees were beautifully prepared--I had three blue corn tacos that delicately embraced savory pork prepared in the tinga style (cooked for a long time and then shredded by fork--like ropa vieja). My daughter's nacho dish was devoured instantaneously--she loved it and we left full and happy. The beautiful presentation of each dish, the attentive and welcoming service, and the authentic Mexican charm of the interior will long remain in our memory of Phily!

This little restaurant / bar was suggested by some friends who live in the neighborhood. Located in the heart of the Italian/International Market the place was absolutely delightful. The staff and and chefs were Mexican so this was not your typical Americanized Tex Mex food and it was delicious. The service was attentive and friendly and the atmosphere was bright and inviting. Plenty of free parking. I would recommend this unexpected find.

Friendly staff-answered all of our many questions. Great Sangria, chips and salsa, Cubano Sandwich, and gordita mix. Clean and well decorated. Cool to watch the kitchen staff work their magic !

Just love this restaurant and the food it serves. The servers are very friendly, yet professional. The restaurant itself is not fancy, but it is warm and inviting. Blue Corn makes a fish soup that is outstanding. It is available during the fall/winter months. I am so happy fall is here. I need my fix of fish soup!

This small Mexican restaurant is on 9th street in the heart of the Italian Market. The area has been changing to include many excellent Mexican eateries, and Blue Corn is among the best. It's small inside -- only about 10 tables -- and a full bar. The food was excellent and included some selections only available in authentic places. We started with the queso and the Huaraches, a flat corn cake topped with salsa, no pales and cheese. It was very fresh and flavorful. Our entrees were equally excellent and included the fish tacos (3 filled with crab and shrimp) and the al pastor taco (pork roasted on a spit over a pineapple). Dessert was the flan -- very rich. Prices quite reasonable -- all this, a beer and coffee for $70. We will return. Reservations a must on Saturdays.

I'm from Texas so I can be picky about Mexican food....well really I can be picky about all food. I didn't have a single bite left it was so delicious. My 6 yr old grand daughter said her mac and cheese was the best she's ever had.

Attentive waitstaff, albeit slow! I ordered the tasty, small portioned, & expensive at $15 octopus ceviche. Watercress Salad with fresh salmon was a mixed bag. Salmon was large and well cooked. Salad was more like lettuce sweet soup. On a positive note, 2 waiters noticed I left the salad & credited me 10%. Husband loved his special seafood soup & special app meat tacos Full bar & cute "Mexican decor ". I'd return

Not your Tex mex joint. This is a foodie restaurant. Everything was done well. Plenty of vegetarian and gluten free food. We have been here a few times and it has been consistently superior.

Planted in the heart of Italian Market area, Blue Corn stands out all on it’s own. The Puerto Vallarta Tacos with lobster and shrimp were nothing like I’ve ever tasted and totally enjoyed them! The Tacos Campechanos with steak and chorizo were tender and plentiful. Service great. Has tap beer! CASH ONLY but has an ATM inside if caught short.

Not cheap but beautifully presented gorgeous authentic Mexican food the best I've tasted Brilliant for a special dinner

This place, it’s a must. Great selection of margaritas to start. Powerful flavor in the food. It’s hands down the most Magnificent Mexican food I’ve ever had. The plates were beautiful and the food temperature was warm/hot so you knew it was freshly prepared for you. We got a steak absolutely perfectly cut, and we tried blue corn tacos and the chef specials a poblano stuffed chicken and a stuffed poblano with cream sauce and pomegranate. Now this is a pretty authentic place, still one could say the dishes might of had a touch of Italian flare. If so, that’s absolutely fine with us. We are going back again tomorrow. *Cash only but there’s an atm inside.

Wonderfully fresh food. Everything homemade, even the tortillas. Had a pollo panini with chipotle dressing and it was fabulous. Too full to get dessert but will go back for the flan which I heard was delicious.

Every visit to Philadelphia for me must include a trip to Blue Corn. They have some of my favorite Mexican food that I’ve ever had and have introduced me to several interesting and delicious dishes. My boyfriend loves to get a big huge huarache or three pibil tacos and I always get a mixed sampler of tacos or sopecitos. We also love their guacamole which has great texture and nice heat. The music and decor are always fun. Be aware that they are cash only but have an ATM.

Our family enjoyed this tucked away place and were pleasantly surprised on how fresh the margaritas and the food was. The margaritas tasted like they were made from scratch and not processed mix. The menu had an interesting vibe with different dishes to choose from rather that the standard Mexican place. The place is small and intimate, and the service was wonderful. The restaurant only takes cash, so be prepared when you arrive. There is an ATM in the place if you need it. We all had different dishes and they were all amazing and the prices were good for the food.

Delicious, authentic and beautifully presented dishes. Lots of choices for vegetarians as well as omnivores. Good service and safety precautions

I stopped in for a quick lunch while shopping in the Italian market. The food is interesting, authentic, and delicious. Very pleasant low key atmosphere. Will definitely return for dinner.

My father has been wanting to go here for quite some time, and made reservations for 6 people in early December, for December 30th, since he knew we (hubby and 2 college sons) were coming up from Florida. Upon arrival, luckily it wasn’t busy because they didn’t have record of our reservation (even though they admitted if they’re busy at the time of the phone call, they often might forget to write it down). It’s a very small place so as I said, luckily it wasn’t busy otherwise we wouldn’t have had our reserved table and I would’ve been angry. Make sure you make reservations and get some sort of confirmation from them, because it gets crowded! The service was good- many hands on deck so we didn’t wait for anything. The guacamole was fresh and a little spicy. The pico de gallo was good. Rest of my clan really enjoyed the two salsas; they were a little too spicy for me. Blue corn chips were good too. My father and I got one of the specials for our entree- I don’t remember now what it was- maybe prime rib with Marrow on the side. My fathers meat was cooked to his liking, but mine definitely was over cooked. I asked for medium and there wasn’t a touch of pink at all inside. However, with that being said, it was still tender and the flavor was good so I didn’t return it. My one son got the other special- a branzino fish, and that was delicious. My husband got some kind of tongue, I didn’t like it but he really did. My other son got some sort of chicken sandwich that he deemed delicious. For drinks I got the Cadillac margarita. Very fresh tasting- didn’t taste like a sour mix, just fresh ingredients. You won’t feel jipped on the amount of tequila in it- the bartender measured the tequila and the grand mariner, so you are getting the exact amount you should (versus maybe getting too little, or the better end-too much😀- with a free pour). To end with I got some kind of chocolate lava cake which was good. So all in all, I would go back! It would have received 5 stars if they didn’t lose track of our reservation, and if they had cooked the meat medium as requested instead of medium-well/well. Allow yourself extra time ahead of your reservation to find parking. It took us a good 20 minutes to find what we hoped was legal parking- 3 blocks away.

This restaurant rivals anything I’ve had recently in border town in South Texas! Loved the food and friendly staff.

1st time there. Food was great and so was the Pomegranate Margarita. Needless to say, none left to take home.

I haven't had good Mexican food like this in so long! First off, they have a great beer and drink menu. I had the Michelada Cubana, which was delicious and spicy. I ordered the quesadilla with huitlacoche, which was absolutely perfect. Then, for dessert, I had the chocolate cake which had molten chocolate inside and came with strawberry ice cream and fresh strawberries on the side, which were the perfect compliment. The ambiance was great, as well, since the World Cup was on! I will be back very soon to try more of the menu...

We decided to eat here after walking by several times this evening..were we glad we did! The staff is so friendly and cant do enough for you! The food was delicious...we had seafood tacos and a fish ceviche for appetizers...loved both! The seafood soup entree which was,a special was delicious also..the broth thick and succulent..the mussels clams shrimp and fish done to perfection...my husband loved his red snapper which was a special also...the margaritas were wonderful and added a festive touch in cute glasses! I cant wait to go back to this place...not your average Mexican food!!!

My husband and I were in Philadelphia for 3 days and ate here twice! The food was delicious and service was very good.

This is a very unpretentious restaurant in the Italian market. It is run by a nice family. The food is fresh and authentic. It is reasonably priced. I was with a friend this weekend who did not eat her dinner and they voluntarily did not charge her. I have never seen that happen before in a restaurant. She said there was nothing wrong with the dish but she had no appetite. They take pride in the the food they make.

This place came highly recommended & while in the neighborhood we decided ro stop in for late lunch/early dinner. Very clean & cozy. Menu had a lot of options & the daily specials were enticing. The chips & salsa were fresh & really good. Didn't have a drink/margarita but a few other tables did & they looked really good. Entree was delicious. Fresh, great portions & overall some of the best Mexican food I've had in the area. Dessert was good but the pinole cheesecake didn't have that creamy cheesecake texture but it was just a delicious. Would come back here again. Server was good at first but as it got busier he def was less attentive but it didn't take away from our over all experience.

I don't usually take pictures of my food but I had to make an exception this time. Everything about this place is beautiful! The service was attentive and friendly, the decor was attractive and the presentation of the food was only matched by the flavors. A truly different and delicious experience. You must go!

Definitely a place to visit..... it's such a small restaurant that.... no one would imagine the great taste behind the food. I was there a few hours ago and couldn't go without giving this place a good review... I was there with a group of friends and as soon as we entered the space we were treated with the most amazing welcome. At the beginning we were skeptical about the place we had chosen but the taste of the food definitely made the everyone feel that we had made the best decision. Definitely a place to recommend and to visit again.

Great Service, Great Drinks, Great Food all at a Great Price in a Friendly Atmosphere. Not sure what else you can say to top that. We miss the mexican places in Kennett Square but having found Blue Corn we feel like we have found a little bit of home. Try the Macho Margarita - spicy and delicious. The Blue Corn Margarita is a little sweet for me but many of the folk I have dined with here love it. I have never had a bad meal at Blue Corn - the fish stew is filling and tasty, the quesadillas are wonderful, the fish tacos are perfect. Don't see anything on the menu? Ask for something special. No problem - this is a very flexible kitchen. The guacamole is great, the salsa is great. Go. Have fun. Eat lots. Enjoy. Cash only.

This hidden gem is located in the Italian Market in Philadelphia. Four of us had lunch at this place while we were on our way to visit the Magic Garden. We found the food to be authentic, sumptuous, and appetizing. The deliciousness of the food was enhanced by the made-to-order spiciness of each dish. For starters, we were served the homemade Blue Corn Chips with the red and green spicy salsas in little bowls. There were even two mini wooden spoons to scoop up extra Salsa on the Chips. We had never had these before, so our awesome server, Augustine took the time to show us an actual blue corn, and give us a geography and history lesson of where it grows and how it is imported from Mexico. He even showed us some Flour samples, and described the process they use to make Chips, Tortillas and Muffins. We enjoyed every minute of his impromptu presentation. He was knowledgeable about the Menu, and made a lot of good suggestions. For the Main course, we ordered the veggie Enchilada Platter, the Veggie Quesadillas made of green Cilantro infused tortillas, and the Veggie Panini filled with Mushroom, Spinach, Onions and Cheese, smothered with a very spicy green Sauce. The cook made all the dishes to our specifications with each dish at different levels of spiciness. We appreciated the fact that they had paid a lot of attention to every detail. For Dessert, we had Flan and a Muffin with ice cream and strawberries, with lots of Vanilla in a small ceramic pot. Yummy ! The Restaurant is small, but up scaled. The food portions are quite large, prices were reasonable, and all the servers are friendly, polite and attentive. The entire place is clean and the decor is uniquely Mexican. We felt like we were eating in Mexico City. This was surely one of the best Mexican Restaurants we have been to, and will definitely recommend it to fellow foodies. No one will leave disappointed.

Completely enjoyed dinner at Blue Corn. It is on the smallest side but the food is excellent, wait staff knows their food and a wonderful atmosphere. Beware though it is cash only-no credit cards accepted. The food is fresh and unpretentious, prepared just right. Will definitely go back!!