Mexican Post

Mexican Post
104 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone: (215) 923-5233

I went to the Mexican Post in Old City the other Friday night. No offense, but I find the place kind of tired. Not sure why, just seems kind of the same-old scene to me, like the place is just punching the clock. It’s not the staff – they’re very nice.

Maybe it’s the food. They have the usual lineup of burritos, enchiladas, refried beans or whatever that pile of stuff is called. But my taco and burrito didn’t come out hot at all, in fact it was barely luke warm, like it had been sitting back there for an hour. It was just bland. Aussie’s fajitas were kind of OK, but where was the sour cream? The guacamole? You’re kidding me, right?

The margaritas at the Mexican Post are good, no question. I’m sure that’s what keeps people coming back. I guess it can be a really laid-back, fun place to drink. There are a couple of tv’s that always seem to have ESPN on, so there's something to do during sips.

We've had more than a few 'happy' happy hours here over the years. Mr. Lunchbox and I have stumbled out of here several times. But hey, we still prefer to get trashed and laid for cheap at Tiki Bob's. Sniffing those beer caps just gets me bombed big-time.

Actually though, for really good Mexican food, I prefer some other places in Philadelphia – even the new chain in town Qdoba has much better food than at the Mexican Post – it’s just fresher and more tasty at Qdoba’s.

Oh – I didn’t see the waiter guy who has tattoos all over his arms. Is he still working there? He's nice, and the tats are neat to look at.