Center City | nachojawn

On one of the busiest corners in Center City, a taqueria has popped up in what used to be a frozen yogurt shop. The decor remains the same, and it was slow to catch on, but they seemed to be doing a pretty good business when I stopped in for lunch.

Rosewood Tex Mex

I got the Mexican Nachos with beef picadillo. Picadillo is a pretty underrated filler/topping. Usually you’re going to get ground beef cooked with guajillo peppers, garlic, and lime. I’ve gotten raisins and potatoes sometimes too.

You can see the sour cream, guacamole, pickeld jalapeños, cheese and pico de gallo.

Where these nachos were lacking was in the chip quality, unfortunately. I think they were underfried, meaning they didn’t have that snap to them, and instead had a little chew. Not what you’re looking for, and it really hurts the dish as a whole.

3.65/5 pickled jalapeños – eat these when you want a slice of Puebla in Center City

Mexican Nachos with Beef Picadillo – $9

Rosewood Tex Mex
1300 Walnut Street

So I had these nachos at a working lunch. Lolita, one of the first restaurants on the 13th street corridor clocks in with this solid entrant into nachodom.

Lolita Chicken Nachos

These bad boys have got achiote roasted chicken, charred corn, fresno chiles, guacamole, and a queso blend going on. I’m not sure what the need is for places to put radishes on their nachos, but it’s a popular add-on that I could do without.

The flatbread look means that you’re getting a solid chip/topping ratio without the naked limp chips that you sometimes find in the middle of a nacho pile. It’s a good execution, but not the most voluminous plate of nachos you’ll find. Also, spread that avocado out – the soft serve look is a little off-putting.

4.3/5 pickled jalapeños – Eat these at a business lunch with a cucumber jalapeño margarita.

Lolita
106 S. 13th Street
215-546-7100

Yucatán Chicken Nachos – $12