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Juana Tamale

Vegan Birria, Seitan Wings

Worth ordering: #1 Tacos in Philadelphianamed in 17 reviews

Try the vegan birria tacos with consommé; multiple reviewers praised the generous portions and flavorful broth.

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Top tips

Ask about: animal ingredients Ask about: cross-contamination

  • Good to know: Seitan wings and vegan tamales are recurring favorites; confirm the sauce is vegan, since one wing flavor was reported to contain honey.
  • Check the happy-hour specials for discounted vegan tamales and a vegan bean-and-cheese burrito.
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  • Budget for an added gratuity when dining in; a 2025 reviewer reported a 10% charge.
  • Good to know: Ask staff to take care with separate preparation: one reviewer reported beef on vegan birria tacos, possibly from the shared grill.

People mention

Wings, nachos and tamale.

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Also ramen, burrito and waffles.

Good for

The vibe: groups The vibe: families

Praised for beautiful interior, generous portions and fast service.

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Also praised for friendly service, good value and lively atmosphere.

Good to know

  • Outdoor seating
  • Lunch, dinner, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Juana Tamale is a counter-service Mexican spot where the large vegan birria tacos come with a rich consommé, and seitan wings and vegan tamales add more plant-based choices. Reviews describe generous portions, a hot sauce bar, and a colorful interior; expect a 10% gratuity at dine-in, according to a 2025 review.

Vegan menu

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Juana Tamale · dine-in · 9 dishes

More options may be available. Other dishes on this menu are still being checked.

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1941 Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148

Opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
11:00–22:00
Wednesday
11:00–22:00
Thursday
11:00–22:00
Friday
11:00–22:00
Saturday
11:00–22:00
Sunday
11:00–20:00

the food

4.4 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Good food
  • Good atmosphere
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How we rank

eating vegan

Poor vegan options

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Basic understanding
protein
seitan, black beans, chickpeas

Ask about: Cross-contamination: ask about sauces before ordering.

Ask about: Hidden animal ingredients in dishes labelled vegan: ask about sauces and broths.

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