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El Vez, Philadelphia, PA

El Vez

4.7
4.7
7019 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican / Southwestern

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2 people
22:00
Booked 118 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 11:30–16:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 7,019 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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.

7,019 Reviews

  1. Emilee

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved my experience at El Vez! The waiter was super accommodating and very nice! She made my 21st birthday celebration very special and something I’ll always remember! 1000/10 recommend trying El Vez!

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  2. Julie

    Tallahassee

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My colleague and I stopped into El Vez for dinner last night and the food, service and overall experience exceeded our expectations. We followed the waiter's recommendations for the roasted garlic guacomole, short rib tacos, open-faced shrimp quesadilla and pomegranate margaritas. All were to perfection! Just wish I lived locally so I could go again!

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  3. John

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    El Vez never disappoints. Food was fantastic. Waitress was super helpful and efficient. Great place to eat before a show at the Kimmel Center.

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  4. Kevin

    Philadelphia

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place everything about it was great as always

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  5. Holly

    Baltimore

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is one of our favorite casual restaurants in Philly. The food and service is always excellent!

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  6. Karen

    Philadelphia

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Leeann the hostess was great! She helped accommodate our party of 15 which then went to 17 last minute . Our waitress Andrea was also attentive and friendly . Food was delicious. All the staff top notch . One of our favorite places to eat .

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  7. R

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great as always. Food was excellent, we picked the original guacamole and the queso fundido as our apps and those are always great choices. The shrimp tacos and the mahi mahi tacos were super tasty. Our server was very friendly and consistently checked on us to make sure we were good. Definitely will be coming back for our next date night

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  8. Shannon

    Philadelphia

    88 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    88 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The blood orange margarita was delicious. We also had barria tacos made with slow cooked lamb. Shrimp tacos, chicken enchiladas and a carne asada burrito. All the food was fresh, well seasoned and delicious. We started with quac and chips, I definitely recommend them. The vibe was fun and the service was spot on. Try it for a quick lunch or a yummy Mexican dinner.

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  9. Megan

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lots of things have changed and not for the better. Hot sauce for fajitas has changed and is not good, chips and salsa tasted different and we didn't really care for them. Also, the size of the fajiatis was much smelled than in the past & i only got a few onions and peppers( which is typically my favorite part). Kids had come home for college and it was the first place they wanted to go, but Overall it was a very disappointing meal for all of us.

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  10. Tiffany

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food. Attentive staff. Quirky interior design.

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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 7019 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 booking

2 people
22:00
Booked 118 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
  • Area
    Center City
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–16:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00
  • 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, Takeaway, 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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