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El Vez, Philadelphia, PA

El Vez

4.8
4.8
7138 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican / Southwestern
121 South 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 125 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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 / 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.
  • 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 7,138 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia County

    Most Booked

  • Philadelphia

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Vez offers a vibrant atmosphere with "amazing food" and "fantastic margaritas." Guests rave about the "best nachos ever" and "delicious guacamole." The service is "outstanding," and the staff is known for their attentiveness. While it can get loud, the lively ambiance and "fun decor" make it a popular dining spot.

7,138 Reviews
  1. maggie

    Philadelphia6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent place to celebrate. We had a great dinner and drinks.

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  2. Danny

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time there amazing experience will be coming back again

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  3. Danielle VIP

    Atlanta26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service! A little pricey, but I will return!

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  4. Rayzel

    Philadelphia38 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on September 23, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Loved el vez, we are cheaply and deliciously- had o teat out side it was too noisy, but that was good out outside.. good pescatarian and veggie options- need little more vegan option

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  5. Kelly

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress was amazing. All staff were super friendly and the food was amazing. Thank you so much!

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  6. william VIP

    Palm Springs18 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on September 21, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    great looking place, but the food and margaritas (a little less ice and a little more liquid in the pitchers, please) were just ok. servers and staff were very friendly.

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  7. Imani

    Philadelphia6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    drinks & nacho mamas is my go to. Always a great vibes!

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  8. Jim VIP

    Philadelphia36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed the meal and the atmosphere! It was a lot of fun.

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  9. Mary VIP

    Philadelphia19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waiter was so awesome! The restaurant was dirtier than i remember

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  10. Melissa

    Atlanta2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The nachos! Yes. Classic El Vez margarita with passionfruit juice. Must try one or a few. Cauliflower tacos were amazing. Overall, excellent experience.

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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 7138 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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Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 125 times today
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
  • 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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