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El Vez, Philadelphia, PA
El Vez, Philadelphia, PA
El Vez, Philadelphia, PA
El Vez, Philadelphia, PA
El Vez, Philadelphia, PA

El Vez

4.8
4.8
7114 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican / Regional American (Southwestern)

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2 people
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7:00 p.m.
Booked 113 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Hot spot
A contemporary Mexican restaurant, El Vez offers many unique items such as mahi mahi tacos, ahi tuna tostadas, carne asada and pasilla braised pork pozole. Enjoy their made-to-order guacamole & margaritas with fresh-squeezed juices. Top off your meal with "The El Vez," a flourless chocolate cake, peanut butter mousse and carmelized bananas.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican / Regional American (Southwestern)
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Dave Conn
  • Catering
    With delectable cuisine and stellar service, Stephen STARR Events brings the experiences of the wildly successful STARR Restaurants to the world of catering. “Re-inventing” the traditional event, Stephen STARR Events prepares unique chef-driven creations as well as signature selections from the restaurants with menus tailored to each client. For more information on full-service catering for small and large private, social and corporate functions, as well as, quick-service options, please contact Stephen STARR Events at (215) 923-2675.
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact the restaurant for more information.
  • Neighbourhood
    Center City
  • Cross Street
    Sansom
  • Parking details
    Garage parking available on Sansom Street between 11th & 12th Streets. No Valet is available.
  • Public transit
    Broad Street Line - Walnut Locust Station.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 7,114 people are saying

El Vez reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Vez offers an exhilarating dining experience with "great food," "amazing atmosphere," and "the best margaritas." Patrons rave about its lively vibe and delicious Tex-Mex cuisine, especially the "best guacamole ever." Despite occasional noise, the vibrant energy and "outstanding service" make it a top choice for celebrations.
7,114 Reviews
  1. Colleen VIP

    New York City19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Drinks were fantastic! Service was very attentive. Food was very tasty. I had the Maji mahi tacos and the were tasty. Looked small when they arrived but ended up being very filling

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  2. Neil VIP

    Philadelphia34 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We have visited El Vez numerous times since it opened and always loving the experience. Unfortunately this was a disappointing experience. The guacamole was very bland. The nachos were luke warm and seemed undercooked. The chicken in the Tacos Al Carbon was undercooked, chewy and not very spicy. Hopefully this was just a bad day and not a new trend.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall great food! Service a bit rushed but everything else great

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My friend, my cousin, and I had a wonderful experience last night celebrating my cousin’s birthday! The food was delicious, and the service was excellent. Our server, Juan, was super personable, attentive, and friendly—he made sure we had everything we needed. He also gave great recommendations and truly enhanced our overall experience. We’ll definitely be back! :)

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  5. scott

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Two out of the three of us throughly enjoyed our dinner and the De Lahoya guacamole was different and delicious but my personal highlight was the mezcal negroni.

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  6. Janine

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed dinner with my sweetheart after seeing the ballet. The restaurant is very convenient to the Academy of Music. Everything was served just how we like it - drinks with a kick and appetizers brought out quickly and piping hot. There were many fish and vegetarian items to choose from which was a bonus for us. This would be a great place to come with a group of friends as well. Can't wait to come back!

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  7. Kylie VIP

    Raleigh9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious queso! Amazing chips and salsa! And everyone had tacos that were perfectly seasoned and very flavorful. Incredible tortillas. Highly recommend.

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  8. Candice

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Très bon repas, plat goûteux. Bon service Un peu trop bruyant

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  9. Alina VIP

    Miami2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful! We had several reservations and we were all sat in a timely and organized manner.

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  10. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Atlanta8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is on point the drinks are to. Very busy spot recommend making a reservation bc theybstay packed

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FAQs

El Vez offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 928-9800.

El Vez is rated 4.8 stars by 7114 OpenTable diners.

El Vez does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Booked 113 times today
Google Map for El Vez

121 South 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Sansom
  • Neighbourhood
    Center City
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican / Regional American (Southwestern)
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Garage parking available on Sansom Street between 11th & 12th Streets. No Valet is available.
  • Public transit
    Broad Street Line - Walnut Locust Station.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Dave Conn
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    With delectable cuisine and stellar service, Stephen STARR Events brings the experiences of the wildly successful STARR Restaurants to the world of catering. “Re-inventing” the traditional event, Stephen STARR Events prepares unique chef-driven creations as well as signature selections from the restaurants with menus tailored to each client. For more information on full-service catering for small and large private, social and corporate functions, as well as, quick-service options, please contact Stephen STARR Events at (215) 923-2675.
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact the restaurant for more information.
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