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El Vez, Philadelphia, PA

El Vez

4.7
4.7
7031 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican / Southwestern

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 76 times today
  • Lively
  • Hot spot
  • Good for groups
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 / 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
    (215) 928-9800
  • Website
    http://elvezrestaurant.com/
  • 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.
  • Location
    121 South 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
  • Neighborhood
    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 7,031 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

Noise • Moderate

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  • Philadelphia

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Vez in Philadelphia is a vibrant dining destination celebrated for its "exceptional tacos," lively atmosphere, and "amazing margaritas." Guests praise the friendly and attentive service, making it a favorite for both locals and visitors. While the restaurant can be noisy, the energetic vibe and delicious offerings make it a must-visit spot.

7,031 Reviews

  1. Joni

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, as always, was amazing. Bar was a little slow but I need to give them some grace - it was the Saturday before Christmas. Fantastic ambiance and wait staff.

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  2. Robin

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Margaritas are fantastic! Food is awesome.will be back for sure!

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  3. Lindsay

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    157 reviews

    5.0

    157 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely, as always Guac Margs Fish tacos No changes

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  4. Lori

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The tortilla chips, salsa, and guacamole are the best I've ever had. They can make a meal by themselves. Incredibly tasty Baja tacos too!!!

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  5. Lisa

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and good food! Would definitely recommend and go back.

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  6. tenja

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good drinks was good decor of it all a must visit I luv the street corn one of my favs.

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  7. Paige

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a great first time experience! I loved every single thing! The ambience, the apps, the drinks, the main entree. I will most definitely be back. We shared chips and salsa as well as the bazooka guac. If was so fresh and the flavors were amazing. I had mahi tacos and a side of plantains. The meal was hot, and again super fresh and tasty! My friend and her mom shared the fajitas for 2. It came out on a sizzle plate with lots of toppings. It was Hot & timely. Our margs were superb. You won’t be disappointed!!!

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  8. Linda

    Raleigh

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This review is from both myself and my dinner guest and I beleieve it's improtant to be compltely honest about MY expeience and my opinion on the food quality. Your opinion may be diferent! El Vez in Philadelphia has a vibrant, LOUD, ambience which many young people like, but it is difficult to have a converstaion which is why I eat out with friends and it was difficult to do at El Vez. My giest and I ordered maragaritas choosing a traditional and a blood orange and neither of us were impressed. The Jose Cuervo premixed maragaritas are so much better. Ours from El Vez tasted diluted and dull. The nacho mamas were good and I was so hopeful that the meal would be as well, but both myself and my guest were extremly disappointed. I has the steak quesadillas which came as a overly cheese quesadilla that lacked flavor other than the over powering flavor of cheese. There were no condiments to add pazazz to the meal and the quesadilla alone was boring and bland! My dinner guest had the Taco Tasting Platter and he said all of the tacos were soggy and lacked flavor also using words like boring, tastless and a dissapoinment. I tasted the fried mahi taco and agree - bland and boring! Perhaps this food compared to a grocery store frozen dinner would be considered "good", but If you prepare meals for youself at home and enjoy doing so save your money and continue. Get a bottle of Jose Cuervo and enjoy a quiet evening at home for a fraction of the price!

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  9. JerryM2

    VIP

    New York City

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Rebecca was OUTSTANDING! Food was delicious!

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  10. Joan

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There were five of us. We all had different meals and we all enjoyed them. The noise level was high, but it was mainly from people talking and not from overly loud music, which I think is unnecessary in a restaurant where people want to converse. We sat in a semicircular booth that shielded us from some of the noise. I didn't get a really good look at the tiny dioramas above my head and which all seemed to have tiny skeletons, but I thought it was a novel approach to decorating.

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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 4.7 stars by 7031 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.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 76 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for El Vez

121 South 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Sansom
  • Neighborhood
    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 / 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
  • Website
    http://elvezrestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (215) 928-9800
  • 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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