Reviews for El Balconcito in Philadelphia, PA
Many times have I driven pass this establishment and this one time I decided to patronize this business. When you enter from... the main entrance there is a small ramp of a hallway you must walk down into the dining area. The place is small in the inside,there are tables to dine at and a bar, nicely stocked. Waitress were very nice and friendly. My tostones could of used some salton them when they came out the oil. They were also smashed bigger than what I am use to. I had a pork chop and wasn't sure ifthey were going to put flour on it or not before frying. It was floured and pretty good. The yellow rice was missingsomething...maybe a little more seasoning in the rice. The drinks were well made, nothing missing there. Read more
We went a couple weeks ago. The service was very friendly but slow. The restaurant was very unassuming. Looked like it was an... old take out pizza place that they made into their own. Could use a sprucing up. The food was on the pricey side but it wasplentiful and tasty. We really enjoyed the ceviche and octopus salad! The salt cod fritters where stuffed fill of fish! I got awhole grilled fish simply prepared. We order a bunch of dishes and again everything was tasty except for the mashed potatoes(pure de papas). They are serving boxed (powdered) mashed pots, why? Everything else was tasty but the take a shortcut withpotatoes? We would go again if we are in the area. Read more
Get the red snapper you WILL NOT be disappointed
The food used to be a lot better.. the soup used to be creamier and the beans were better also the place is not as clean... anymore. The only good thing is that Service got better.. Read more
Celebrated Michelle's Birthday. Good food great fun
Was great!! Their service is awesome and the food was great in a timely manner.. Great choice for the whole family
Small, quaint, nice spot with a great and knowledgeable staff. The food is extraordinary and made with a lot of care,... especially off the Peruvian menu. Read more
STOP what you doing and go try this restaurant! I fell in love with me ceviche and I swear every single beat was DELICIOUS I... felt like I was having an orgasm ???? I also got the potato?s with the yellow sauce and relleno de camaron and it was justsplendid. I?m definitely coming again real soon. Read more