Cantina La Martina Philly

08/30/2026

Congratulations to two incredible human beings on tying the knot, JP and Emily Sheidell! 🤍

It was a true honor to be part of your special day and to create a cocina de humo experience for your family and friends.

What made this celebration so meaningful was being welcomed into your family home and experiencing the beautiful tradition you share of growing food together. Seeing Dawn’s excitement over her first place butternut squash, and all the ribbons won for growing beautiful produce, hearing JP share his passion for growing peppers, and learning about all these type of peppers we had never seen and witnessing Emily’s creativity, attention to detail, and desire to make everything perfect with her craftsmanship made the experience unforgettable.

We had the privilege of taking off our shoes, putting our hands in the soil, and harvesting ingredients that would become the salsas, side dishes, condiments, and marinades for your very own Cocina de Humo. Being able to transform food grown with love by your family into a meal shared on your wedding day made it easy for us to pour our hearts into every detail.

Chef Dio and I wish you a lifetime filled with happiness, health, beautiful adventures, and everlasting love. Thank you for trusting us and allowing us to be part of such an important milestone.

The pictures could never fully capture how special and beautiful this experience truly was. ❤️‍🔥🌿

Congratulations, JP and Emily!

Mariangeli and Chef Dio

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08/19/2026

Please help us wish Chef Dionicio a very happy birthday today! 🥳

08/19/2026

When we closed Cantina La Martina in Kensington last November, we said it wasn’t goodbye it was “see you soon.”

Over the past year, we’ve worked quietly behind the scenes. Realtors reached out, and we explored several opportunities, but nothing felt quite right. We didn’t want to return in a way that didn’t feel genuine. We wanted to wait until we found the right fit one that felt true to Cantina and to the community where our story began.

In the meantime, something very special was happening at inside . Our collaboration there has been an incredible success, and we remain deeply grateful to the entire Human Robot team for their partnership, friendship, and continued support.

Our relationship with Human Robot Brewery began with a friendship formed in Kensington. We initially explored the possibility of transforming another Kensington space into a new home for Cantina, but the financial investment required made that option unworkable. So, when the Human Robot team approached us about bringing Cantina to their 5th Street location, it felt like the perfect full circle moment.

And now, we’re thrilled to share the big news:

CANTINA LA MARTINA IS COMING BACK TO PHILLY!

We’re partnering with Human Robot at 5th Street in Kensington and on Girard Avenue in Brewerytown to bring back the Cantina La Martina food you’ve been missing.

🌮 At Human Robot 5th Street: we’ll begin by serving tacos, nachos, burritos, and wings.

🌯 At Human Robot Girard: we’ll be serving our signature burritos and burrito bowls.

And we already have more surprises planned for the future!

The grand opening for both locations will be Sunday, September 13. Stay tuned we’ll also be sharing something special that we hope you’ll join us for in celebration of Mexican Independence Day. 🇲🇽

To the Human Robot team: thank you for your friendship, trust, and support.

To everyone in Philadelphia who continued checking in, asking what was next, and visiting us in Jenkintown, Ambler, Cottman, and at events throughout the region: thank you for sticking with us and believing in Cantina.

We promised this wasn’t the end.

Now, we can’t wait to welcome you back to Cantina La Martina in Kensington and introduce you to our new home in Brewerytown!

Con cariño,

Chef Dionicio & Mariangeli

08/17/2026

Half the spots are already gone for our trip to Oaxaca for Día de Los Mu***os this fall. Will you be joining us?

Thank you to and for helping us get the word out and to for inspiring this trip in the first place. 💜

Quick facts:
🗓️ 10.30.26 – 11.4.26
📍 Oaxaca, Mexico
👥 LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE
🤝 Our hosts - .oax +

🔗 Full itinerary and trip details: https://www.cantinalamartinapa.com/oaxaca-trip-2026

📧 Questions or ready to reserve your spot? Email [email protected]

08/11/2026

Cemita Festival 2026 in photos 📸 🍔

08/11/2026

🍔 Cemita Festival 2026 Recap 🍔

After every event, we find ourselves feeling so grateful for our restaurant friends and everyone who continues to show up and support us. 💜

A huge thank you to , , , , , , DJ Cali Rumba, and . The festival was extra special and extra fun because of all of you!

And to everyone who came out to eat cemitas and spend their Sunday with us: THANK YOU!

A few of the guests who joined us at the festival yesterday are actually joining us again this fall for our Día de los Mu***os trip to Oaxaca! ✈️🇲🇽 Half of the spots are already gone, but there’s still time to come along! See our pinned post and website for all the trip details.

08/08/2026

CEMITA FESTIVAL IS TOMORROW! 🍔🎉

6 restaurants. 6 cemita interpretations.

Here’s everything you need to know:

📅 Sunday, August 9
⏰ 11am-4pm
📍 Garden Center at 1825 Frankford Ave (directly across from )

🍔 Featuring:la.martina.philly






💵 Everything is pay-as-you-go. Cemitas are $16 each, and you will be paying each vendor directly. Please bring cash as some of the cemita vendors are cash only.

🍷Drinks by including wine + other bevs (alcoholic and non-alcoholic)

🎶 Music by DJ Cali Rumba

💃🎨 Performances and face painting by . At 2pm, they’ll perform 2 traditional folkloric dances from the Mexican state of Sinaloa: Pato Asado and Toro Mambo. From 12pm-4pm, they’ll be offering pay-as-you-go face painting (with a break during their 2pm performance).

🎫 NEW THIS YEAR: we’re introducing our first-ever Cemita Festival Passport. Guests who purchase all six festival cemitas along with one beverage from (alcoholic or non-alcoholic), can turn in their completed passport for a chance to win a prize featuring $25 gift cards to inside , , and , one bottle of rosé, two complimentary glasses of wine for a future visit to Mural City Cellars, and one jar of from Vientiane Bistro. The winner does not need to be present to win.

🍔 What’s a cemita? A cemita is an iconic sandwich from Puebla, Mexico. Traditionally, it is served on a sesame-seeded roll layered with quesillo (Oaxacan cheese), papalo, avocado, and a choice of filling. For the festival, however, participating restaurants are invited to put their own creative spin on the sandwich, drawing inspiration from their individual culinary backgrounds while honoring the traditions that make the cemita so beloved.

See you tomorrow!

08/07/2026

Thank you for having us yesterday, PHL17!

Cemita Festival hosts preview this weekend's celebration of food, c...

08/06/2026

Thanks for having us this morning, and , to chat about this Sunday’s Cemita Festival! 👀🍔📺

08/06/2026

We threw drinks at the team to announce what they’ll be serving at Cemita Festival this Sunday!

You’ll NEVER believe who guessed it wrong. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Need help deciding what to drink with your cemita? Here’s what recommends:

🍷 CEMITA DE LENGUA + PET-NAT BLANC
Bubbles & Beef. A crisp and lively match for a bold, spicy cemita

🍷 EL ANTONIO + SKIN CONTACT
Green chorizo. Orange wine. Just go for it.

🍷 TRIPLETA CEMITA + SYRAH
Three types of pork requires a wine with some backbone

🍷 LAO SAUSAGE CEMITA + FROSÉ
Hot beef, cold treat. Slightly sweet frosé to tame the heat

🍷 CEMITA DE CARNITAS + HOUSE ROSÉ
Pork this good deserves a rosé this crisp

🍷 TRADITIONAL CEMITA + HOUSE WHITE
A juicy white for some juicy fried chicken

Cemita Festival Quick Facts:
📅 Sunday, August 9
⏰ 11am-4pm
📍 Garden Center aka Wine Garden at 1825 Frankford Ave (directly across from ).

🍔 Featuring:la.martina.philly






💵 Everything is pay-as-you-go.
🎶 Music by DJ Cali Rumba
💃🎨 Dance performances (2pm) and PAYG face painting 12pm-4pm (with a break during their 2pm performance) by .

🎫 Cemita Festival Passport: Guests who purchase all six festival cemitas along with one beverage from (alcoholic or non-alcoholic), can turn in their completed passport for a chance to win a prize featuring $25 gift cards to inside , , and , one bottle of rosé, two complimentary glasses of wine for a future visit to Mural City Cellars, and one jar of from Vientiane Bistro. One winner. Winner does not need to be present.

SEE YOU SUNDAY!