Mexican at Cantina La Martina in Kensington

PHILADELPHIA - If you're looking for a great Mexican restaurant, look no further than Kensington's Cantina La Martina.This quaint Mexican restaurant opened in 2022 and is headed by Dionicio Jimenez,a former chef of Xochitl and El Rey.It serves breakfast,lunch,and dinner daily and has a large patio.The restaurant also offers a happy hour every day,so go there for a margarita.


During his years as a sous chef at El Rey and Vetri,Jimenez realized that his Mexican roots were missing from the Philadelphia dining scene.The chef,who had emigrated to the U.S.at a young age,wanted to expand his horizons as a chef and help his family support itself.While working in Philadelphia,Jimenez also landed his dream job at the highly-regarded Cantina La Martina.

The restaurant serves a wide range of Mexican fare,including quesadillas,tortas,enchiladas,and other traditional favorites.

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