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The pernil with crackling skin as served at Freddy & Tony's at 2nd Street & Allegheny Avenue Thursday Sept. 4, 2025.
The pernil with crackling skin as served at Freddy & Tony's at 2nd Street & Allegheny Avenue Thursday Sept. 4, 2025.Read moreTom Gralish / Staff Photographer
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Freddy and Tony's Restaurant

North PhiladelphiaPuerto Rican$

Freddy & Tony’s has been a North Philly staple for decades, serving Puerto Rican comfort food that pulls you in from the first bite. Among the star dishes is the pernil, low-roasted until tender, with crispy edges that hit all the right notes. Pair it with arroz con gandules or a side of mofongo and you’ve got a plate that feels like a celebration. It’s generous, soulful cooking that keeps people coming back.

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