La Catrachita Expands to Northeast Philly With Halal Twist

The popular birria spot will introduce a halal menu alongside an expanded lineup of Tex-Mex offerings.

Courtney McGinley Regional Reporter
La Catrachita logo (Image credit: Facebook page)

Mexican flavors continue to heat up the Philadelphia dining scene as La Catrachita expands again, this time with a new twist.

Dubbed the “best birria tacos in Philly,” the new shop will open at 8016 Frankford Ave. in the former Wokworks space, according to an Instagram post.

“This project is the dream of two brothers who believed in the brand—bringing you the same system, the same flavor-packed tacos you love, now in a halal version,” the post read.

La Catrachita
La Catrachita’s tacos (Image Credit: Facebook page)

The new location will serve Tex-Mex quesadillas, street tacos, burritos, nachos, wings, salads, Mexican fries and tortas, alongside its signature birria.

Birria is a traditional Mexican dish that originated in the state of Jalisco. While there are several regional variations, La Catrachita will offer a Tijuana-style version, served with melted cheese and consommé.

An official opening date has not yet been announced, however, the team shared to Instagram: “Grand Opening Date dropping soon. Stay locked in.”

Once open, the restaurant will operate from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 3 a.m. Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Sundays.

Visit the website and follow along on Instagram and Facebook for the latest updates.

What Now Philadelphia reached out to the La Catrachita team. This article may be updated.

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Courtney McGinley is a Regional Reporter based in Pittsburgh, PA. A graduate of Penn State University's Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications, she has been working as a journalist since earning her degree. Before joining What Now Media Group, Courtney was a Live News Fellow at Newsweek, where she gained experience in writing, breaking news reporting, interviewing, and editing. She was also nominated for a Mid-Atlantic Emmy. Outside of work, Courtney enjoys cooking and exploring new restaurants, coffee shops, and cocktail bars.
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