How is El Vez New York restaurant rated?

Name: El Vez New York
Address: 259 Vesey Street, New York, NY, United States, 10282
Telephone: (212) 233-2500
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

El Vez New York

4.5

1089 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of operation
LUNCH: Monday to Friday 11:30AM - 4:00PM DINNER: Sunday to Thursday 4:00PM - 10:00PM Friday & Saturday 4:00PM - 11:00PM BRUNCH: Saturday & Sunday 11:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone number
(212) 233-2500
Website
http://www.elveznyc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Darren Carbone

Location
259 Vesey Street, New York, NY 10282
Neighborhood
Battery Park
Cross street
North End Avenue
Parking details
None
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch

What 1,089 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
4.1Value

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PeterM
Nashville
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience4
Great food, good service
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 21, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome as always!
LS
LeandraS
New York Area
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2019
overall4food5service4ambience4
The lamb tacos and classic margarita were perfect. Waitress was slightly inattentive. The chicken enchiladas were bad enough that we had to send them back but the restaurant accommodated us with a new dish, free of charge. I’d go back and you should try it.
PS
ParshvS
Chicago
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2019
overall4food4service5ambience5
Good Mexican food and the service was great!
MR
MadeleineR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2019
overall5food5service3ambience5
Great atmosphere with delicious food. This is a perfect place to take a date, family, and friends. Overall great experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great service - very accommodating of our family including two young kids.
SK
SheetalK
New York Area
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience3
Feedback - we love the vibe and food! But we sat in the back area which holds parties and heating is very poor
O
Olivia
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 8, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience5
Solid Mexican food in a big restaurant space. Came for a team lunch and it was a perfect spot.
MF
MaggieF
New York Area
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Have lived in this area for over a year and just discovered this gem! Delicious food, friendly service, fun vibe. Highly recommend!
JB
JerryB
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2019
overall3food3service4ambience4
Very basic mexican. Salsa and guacamole were lifeless. Drinks were good. Wouldnt go back though
D
Dana
New York Area
79 reviews
vip
4.0
79 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2019
overall4food4service3ambience3
It was unfortunate we had a table smack in the middle of heavy traffic. It was not comfortable for myself or clients. Small spoons should come with taco condiments to share.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2019
overall5food3service3ambience2
There was plenty of staff on hand for the lunch crowd. The service and food was average.. not above and beyond.
JG
JenG
New York Area
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food is always exceptional as are the margaritas! Wait staff friendly and helpful when ordering.
SB
SusanB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 27, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good food in a fun atmosphere. It might have even been my favorite meal while we were there.
k
kattyr3
New York Area
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went to El Vez to meet up with an old colleague from Wisconsin and the restaurant was perfect. Great space size and waiter took very good care of us. Gave great sharing recommendations and food was excellent. Everyone was very happy and glad I recommended this as our meeting spot.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 25, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were very happy that they were so accommodating as we brought our 17 month old with us. They had a great children’s menu, and he happily coloured in with the crayons and art they gave him. Yummy food and great service. We loved it before anyway, but it is still great!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience5
Our waitress ignored that we had a special occasion ( I told her twice that my friend had a birthday on that day). Food and drinks were great.
SG
SondraG
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2019
overall4food4service5ambience5
Fun neighborhood restaurant. Food good service good but you have to go early to avoid the noise. One of the noisiest restaurants in New York City. Get in between five and 530 and everything is fine.
CB
CherylB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 24, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Energetic is very good. The food and service is always OUTSTANDING... We love EL VEZ!!!!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
44 reviews
vip
4.0
44 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience4
Good food, great guacamole, nice ambiance, good value.
C
Cleshh20
New York Area
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2019
overall4food5service3ambience4
The food is great and cool space but the service on this occasion was lacklustre and not particularly friendly
C
Candy
New York Area
21 reviews
vip
2.0
21 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2019
overall2food1service4ambience3
Shrimp was over cooked and steak was tough in the fajitas. Guacamole was too tart. Very expensive food and drinks. I eat out often and I would not recommend El Vez.
TM
ToriM
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 13, 2019
overall3food2service4ambience3
It was a great spot for a family brunch! The food was not great, but but the service was friendly and attentive and we enjoyed the experience overall.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
24 reviews
4.0
24 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2019
overall4food5service5ambience3
Fabulous food, margaritas and especially the service by our attentive and warm server, Christina. Only drawback was unnecessarily blasting music in dining room area.
E
Elise
New York Area
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2019
overall4food4service5ambience4
Accommodating staff. We arrived early for our reservation but were seated right away. Our waiter Josh was great. Very patient and attentive. Food and drinks were good.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was wonderful
GF
GypsetFred
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 5, 2019
overall2food3service3ambience1
Way too noisy! As in, chaos noisy and bad sound system.
n
nycdiner1
New York Area
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 2, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great time here. Food is great. Service is outstanding.
NP
NicholasPR
New York Area
46 reviews
vip
4.0
46 reviews
Dined on October 2, 2019
overall4food4service5ambience5
Food was surprisingly neither salty nor spicy and came off a little bland. The atmosphere was active and felt festive and authentic to the brand. All in all we had fun (and several great cocktails)
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
9 reviews
vip
1.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 30, 2019
overall1food3service1ambience1
Waiter and waitress were unfriendly.
JG
JennG
New York Area
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had the pleasure of participating in the Stephen Siller Tunnel to the Towers race this past Sunday. We had made a reservation ahead but were told that there was no guarantee that we would get a table outside on the patio but they would do their best. And that they did, we had a beautiful table with a perfect view of the stage. we were able to sit comfortably and enjoy our lunch and delicious cocktails (they did run out of Modelo but I made do with a well made Margarita) all while watching the festivities. Most importantly, our server Christina was attentive, patient and absolutely terrific. She knew the menu and was very accommodating to any of our special requests. We took up her table long past a normal table turn and she was more than pleasant! The staff was very busy and they all seemed prepared and helpful with anyone that needed help. El Vez and Christina, you receive my gold star for this outstanding Sunday visit! Thanks so much and we will see you next year!! Jenn, Lynnie and Sarah (The Philly Girls)
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 26, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food!!!
j
jpb123
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 19, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love this restaurant. It's a must-visit every time I'm in NYC. They have excellent guac, nachos, and margaritas for this Texas girl!
B
Bobbie
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service
V
Vish
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great lunch and good drinks!
C
Cdwc
Washington DC
24 reviews
3.0
24 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2019
overall3food3service4ambience4
The food as El Vez was petty plain Jane and expensive . Nothing had much spice to it - the guacamole, the salsa, the two entrees and sides we ordered. It seemed the kitchen forget to use any chiles.... The service was good, it was a nice evening to sit outside in NYC. With a beer and a wine, but no dessert, the bill came close to $120 with tip. For NYC, being one of American's food cities, you can do better.
JM
JMaldo
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outdoor seating is awesome, view of WTC
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really nice reataurant
TA
TerriAnnBennett
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 13, 2019
overall4food3service4ambience4
The guac was only OK and my chicken was cold. The waitress did remove the chicken from my bill.
P
Phoebe
New York Area
42 reviews
4.0
42 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience4
Had reservations and the option of seating right away or waiting which i appreciated. Service was very efficient, the foods delicious ( mahi mahi tacos, chicken quesadillas , crab enchiladas) and drinks are superb but a little pricier than expected. Its very loud and bursting with energy; great for birthdays or friends get together.

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El Vez New York is rated 4.5 stars by 1089 OpenTable diners.