Hours later, one of South Philly's most famous landmarks — Geno's Steaks — celebrated the news in a big way with No. 26 himself on hand, making cheesesteaks in front of Birds fans.

Read all about one man’s valiant mission to eat 1,000 cheesesteaks in four years. Meanwhile, start your own adventure with this list of the best places to get a cheesesteak in and around Philly.

In West Philly is Jim’s West, the O.G. location where you can get a $20 combo special: A beef or chicken cheesesteak, drink, and a side of banana pudding. 2. Dalessandro’s Steaks 600 Wendover St.

In West Philly is Jim’s West, the O.G. location where you can get a $20 combo special: A beef or chicken cheesesteak, drink, and a side of banana pudding.

In Philadelphia, 2006, Vento said he was referring to the growing Mexican population. There are approximately 20,000 Mexican immigrants in South Philly, and 4.5 percent of Philadelphians are Latino.