This Is The Best Mexican Restaurant In PA, Popular Website Says

If you love tamales, enchiladas, and moles you may want to make the drive to this "loud, huge" Philadelphia restaurant. It's been named Pennsylvania's best Mexican food restaurant by The Daily Meal.

Distrito, located on Chestnut Street, serves up the state's best Mexican dishes, the popular website says.

Run by Iron Chef Jose Garces, the restaurant is known for its nachos, ceviches, huaraches, tamales, enchiladas, and moles. In fact, by the Daily Meal's assessment, you'll enjoy some of the most satisfying versions of these dishes on the East Coast when you dine at Distrito.

"The somewhat gaudy, pink, loud, huge restaurant is dedicated to the cuisine of Mexico City, which is a rich source of inspiration," the website says.

The restaurant hosts happy hour from 5 to 7 p.m., where patrons can enjoy drink and food specials. Click here to check out the full menu.

The Daily Meal said it based its findings by consulting previous rankings, including America's Best Mexican Restaurants and The Best Taco in Every State.

"We then consulted with our contingent of city editors from across the country, checked local rankings, and researched review sites to see which ones got the highest marks from in-the-know locals. We then judged each contender on quality of ingredients, skill in preparation, level of local renown, and authenticity. Some 'fusion' was acceptable, but a focus on being as authentically Mexican as possible was key. We also gave humble taquerias the same consideration as fancy sit-down places and boisterous cantinas."

See the list of the best Mexican restaurants in each state here.

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