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South Philly Barbacoa

Name: South Philly Barbacoa
Address: 1134 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, Philadelphia, United States
Telephone: (215) 694-3797
Price range: $$

In Residence

Cristina Martinez

Chef

01CuisineAuthentic Mexican Barbacoa Taqueria
02CityPhiladelphia, United States
03RecognitionJames Beard Award

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At a glance

Cuisine: Authentic Mexican Barbacoa Taqueria
Price: $$
Neighborhood: Passyunk Square

The people

Cristina Martinez
Chef

Recognition

James Beard Award
James Beard Foundation
James Beard Award Best Chef: Mid Atlantic
2022
Opinionated About Dining Cheap Eats in North America Recommended
2026
Chef's Table Featured on Chef's Table
2025
Opinionated About Dining Cheap Eats in North America Ranked #237
2025
Opinionated About Dining Cheap Eats in North America in Recommended
2023

Hours

Mon	9 AM–9 PM
Tue	Closed
Wed	10 AM–9 PM
Thu	10 AM–9 PM
Fri	9 AM–9 PM
Sat	6 AM–9 PM
Sun	6 AM–9 PM

Hours can change. Check with the venue before you go.

Address

1134 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

Passyunk Square

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Website

chefcristinamartinez.com

Phone

(215) 694-3797

Questions

Frequently asked

What recognition does South Philly Barbacoa hold?

South Philly Barbacoa holds a James Beard award.

Who works at South Philly Barbacoa?

Made By profiles Cristina Martinez (Chef) at South Philly Barbacoa.

How expensive is South Philly Barbacoa?

South Philly Barbacoa is listed at a price level of $$.

Where is South Philly Barbacoa and what does it serve?

South Philly Barbacoa is in Passyunk Square, Philadelphia, serving Authentic Mexican Barbacoa Taqueria.

The field

How it compares

Place	Awards	Cuisine	Notes
South Philly Barbacoa	James Beard	Authentic Mexican Barbacoa Taqueria	Passyunk Square, $$
Friday Saturday Sunday	Michelin 1 Star, 50 Best	Modern American Tasting Menu	Philadelphia
Her Place Supper Club	Michelin 1 Star	Seasonal French-Italian Fine Dining	Philadelphia
Kalaya	50 Best	Southern Thai	Philadelphia
Mawn	·	Modern Cambodian Noodle House	Philadelphia
Pizzeria Beddia	·	Exceptional Neapolitan-Style Pizza	Philadelphia
Provenance	Michelin 1 Star	Modern French-Korean Fine Dining	Philadelphia

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