Cantina La Martina hits Philly's Mexican scene with monster 18-inch quesadillas, tacos and more

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Dionicio Jimenez has a five-star background on the Philly food scene, coming up with such high-profile restauranteurs as Marc Vetri, Michael Solomonov, and Stephen Starr.

Now the Mexican-born chef is opening his own spot, Cantina La Martina, celebrating the authentic cuisine of his home country.
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His creations feature ingredients and cooking methods used in the Mayan Empire era, with dishes like tacos made with pork marinated in a jus of charred peppers then roasted over an open fire, as well as contemporary Mexican fare like a giant quesadilla made for two, at 18-inches and filled with the works.

Their Cinco de Maya celebration will be May 5 from 11a.m.-10pm, with a DJ and prizes.

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2800 'D' Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134
267-288-6002
open daily from 11:00am
brunch served weekends until 3:30pm