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El Rey - Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

El Rey - Philadelphia

4.7 (633)
$30 and under
Mexican
2013 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Charming
  • Great for happy hour
Inspired by the cuisines of Puebla and Veracruz, El Rey captures the essence of Mexican home cooking. Boisterous and broken-in like a laidback roadside cantina, the dining room hums from midday to late-night. Folk art, kitchsy found objects and vintage movie posters adorn the walls, providing plenty of visual stimuli for eaters digging into authentic tacos, tortas, enchiladas, sopes and more. Add a bar stocked with the best tequilas, mezcals and cervezas and you’ve got a cantina fit for a king.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Center City
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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What 633 people are saying

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

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
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia County

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Rey in Philadelphia offers an extraordinary dining experience with "delicious food" and "amazing atmosphere." Guests rave about its "great vibe," "phenomenal service," and standout staff. While happy hour deals are mixed, the "outstanding accommodation" and vibrant, festive environment make it a favorite spot for many.
633 Reviews
  1. Melissa

    Philadelphia County56 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very welcoming staff. Our server was awesome. Nice atmosphere. The food was great and the portions were all large or just right. Excellent value for price paid. Guacamole was amazing!! Thank you!!

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  2. Alexis

    Philadelphia County3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing happy hour! Everything was delicious and the service was great!

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  3. Zion

    Philadelphia County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing. Great, pleasant staff. I would go back.

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  4. Tammy

    Philadelphia County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Elrey is my happy place. The food is delicious and i can’t wait to come back the second i leave. Wish i could have it every day! amazing atmosphere and service as well! keeping the great work and service!

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  5. Walt

    Philadelphia County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a wonderful Mexican restaurant. The food was extraordinary; the Margaritas were awesome; and the service was excellent. Trevor our server was wonderful. And the manager Max kindly checked in on us at the end of our meal. We had such a lovely evening.

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  6. Laura

    Philadelphia County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great vibe and food! Would highly recommend! The skinny margs were so good!

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  7. Jake

    Philadelphia County21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great drink, great vibe, great place to spend Mother's Day.

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  8. Ashley

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Get location for Gluten free Mexican options that aren’t just tacos! Drinks and staff are great.

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  9. Reghan

    Philadelphia County1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant was very nice but the deals for happy hour were a joke. Normal taco prices are 3 for $13. Happy Hour prices were priced $4. So if you got 3, you only saved a dollar. Don’t expect to save any money going during happy hour. Taco sizes are very small. Took two bites to finish.

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  10. Anna

    Philadelphia County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I don’t usually leave reviews but I had a great experience at El Rey today. I reserved a table for 5 but when we got there, it seemed like they didn’t have big tables available. We were disappointed at first, due to the waiting, but once we got seated, we received great service. Everyone was very kind to us but Anthony, specifically, was absolutely amazing! The food was great as always. Thank you El Rey!

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FAQs

El Rey - Philadelphia offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. El Rey - Philadelphia also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 563-3330.

El Rey - Philadelphia is rated 4.7 stars by 633 OpenTable diners.

El Rey - Philadelphia 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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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today
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2013 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Center City
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 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
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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