El Fuerte de Loreto showcases the cooking skills of Executive Chef Ricardo Sandoval and the front-of-house experience of his father, Ascencion Sandoval.
Combined, the two have decades of experience in some of the most highly regarded restaurants in Philly's culinary history, including Le Bec Fin.
The restaurant is named after a famous military fort in their hometown of Puebla, not far from Mexico City.
When the family immigrated to the United States, they came to Philadelphia and started a new life here, calling it their second home.
The new spot started out serving classic brunches with Mexican influences - something the father and son found lacking in their neighborhood.
In the short time they have been open, they have expanded the service to include lunch and dinner as well with a unique tableside de-boning of branzino fish being a highlight presentation.
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1412 S. 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
267-401-7600
open daily: Monday to Friday 9am-3pm, Saturday/Sunday 8am-4pm
dinner service: Wednesday to Sunday, 4:30pn-10pm