Amá
Day 1: 5-Course Elevated Pan-Mexican Tasting Series
Opened in 2025, this elevated Mexican eatery appeared on Food & Wine’s 2026 List of “20 Reasons to Visit Fishtown” and Philly Mag's List of “50 Best Restaurants.” What’s more, Chef/Owner Frankie Ramirez, a native of Mexico City, was named a 2026 James Beard Semi-Finalist for “Emerging Chef” and was a 2025 “Best Chef” Winner in aforementioned Philly Mag. The seasonal menu features hand-pressed tortillas and dishes inspired by the six main culinary regions of Mexico, which include the Yucatán Peninsula, the Pacific coast, northern Mexico, central Mexico, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Baja region. Diners are raving about the carne asada, the grilled oysters in dry aged beef tallow and caramelized onion, the wood-fired Caesar salad, wood-fired pulpo, the lamb neck birria, and so much more. Philly Mag says, “this gorgeous, modern Mexican restaurant hit Philly like a tornado [with] a vision of how traditional and the modern intersect, and a delicious look at where Mexican cuisine is headed.” We can’t wait to visit Amá and to chat with Chef Ramirez about his food ideas. Put it on your calendar!
About the Host:
Frankie Ramirez
Chef/Owner
Chef Frankie Ramirez began cooking in kitchens when he was just 17 years old, though it's his time at Morimoto and LMNO, in addition to Park, that he most credits to honing his craft as a chef. In 2025, he opened Amá, and was swiftly named a Philly Mag "Best Chef" Winner ('25) and James Beard Semi-Finalist for "Emerging Chef" ('26).
The Lineup
Courses #3 will be served family style. Course #1, #2, #4 & #5 will be individually plated. This menu will be Gluten, Soy & Mushroom Free. For a list of restrictions/allergies Chef is accommodating, click here.
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Callo de Hacha Tostada
avocado, pickled red onion, tonnato, salsa morita
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Charred Cauliflower
red pipián, toasted almond, quelites
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Pollo a la Leña
chichilo, adobo, aji verde, crispy potato
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Swordfish Taco
jocoque, pickled onion, salsa arabe
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Cappuccino Tamal
cocoa nib, nata, cafe de olla ice cream
Amá
101 W Oxford St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
More Event Info
Dietary Restrictions Accommodation Policy:
Due to the large-format nature of this event, all accommodation requests must be Added To Your Profile, or Emailed To Us no later than 72 hours before the event. Requests submitted after this date will not be accommodated. Additionally, Amá will only be accommodating certain dietary restrictions/food allergies, and they are unable to make menu adjustments based on distaste for specific ingredients/flavor profiles.
See below for guidance on whether or not they will be accommodating your restriction. Or, if your restriction is not represented below, Contact Us prior to booking tickets for guidance.
- Vegetarians: There is Scallop in Course 1, Chicken in Course 3 and Swordfish in Course 4. Substitutions will be provided.
- Pescatarians: There is Chicken in Course 3. Substitutions will be provided.
- Gluten: This menu is gluten-free.
- Dairy:
• Butter: Butter is in Course 5. Substitutions will not be provided
• Milk/Cream: Milk/Cream is in Course 5. Substitutions will not be provided
• Cheese: Cow's Milk Cheese is in Course 3. Substitutions will be provided
• Yogurt: Yogurt is in Course 4. Substitutions will be provided - Shellfish: There is Scallop in Course 1. Substitutions will be provided.
- Fish: There is Swordfish in Course 4. Substitutions will be provided.
- Eggs: There are Eggs in Course1, Course 3, Course 5. Substitutions will be provided.
- Peanuts: There are Peanuts in Course 2. Substitutions will not be provided.
- Tree Nuts: There is Almond in Course 2. Substitutions will not be provided.
- Alliums: There is Onion in Course 1, Garlic (Cooked) and Onion (Cooked) in Course 2, Red Onion (Cooked) in Course 3 and Onion (Cooked) in Course 4. Substitutions will not be provided.
- Mushrooms: This menu is mushroom-free.
- Soy: This menu is soy-free.
Handicap Accessibility:
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