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El Vez, Philadelphia, PA

El Vez

4.8
4.8
7145 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican / Southwestern
121 South 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 102 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Hot spot
  • Good for special occasions
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 7,145 people are saying

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

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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 an energetic atmosphere with "excellent food" and "amazing drinks." Known for its "incredible tortillas" and "delicious guacamole," this vibrant spot is praised for its "fantastic service" and "expert servers." A perfect place for group outings, its lively vibe and "fun decor" create memorable dining experiences.

7,145 Reviews
  1. Vilma VIP

    Philadelphia1 review

    2.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was ok , just tiered the rib enchiladas too salty . And I’m Spanish I like a good seasoning but this was too much , first round of margaritas was great , second bartending made them too sweet . Could be better , good ambience, great plantains !

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Alexi was excellent. Our server. Lots of mops and cleaning buckets out we arrived at time they opened.

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  3. Frank

    Philadelphia15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Very Good food. We enjoy our lunch. We will return!

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  4. Jim VIP

    Philadelphia30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Happy hour was very noisy could barely hear my girlfriend. But it was Saturday night so that’s to be expected. Got better as we got our meals.

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  5. Tom VIP

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent. Service was just ok. Our waiter never asked how our food was, didn’t ask if we wanted dessert or more drinks, just handed us the check and that was it.

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  6. Neil VIP

    Philadelphia36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great margaritas. Guacamole had just the right amount of spice. Outstanding nachos. Can’t wait to return.

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  7. Jared

    Atlantic City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a 4pm reservation but arrived early and they were able to seat us early. Food was excellent as usual!

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  8. Toni VIP

    Philadelphia32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jelly was my server & she is AMAZING!! She was very nice & knowledgeable of the menu. She deserves a RAISE! Big TIME

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  9. Audrey

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite places to go. Excellent t as usual.

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  10. Hillary

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful experience! The food was tasty and the waitress knew the menu and made great recommendations. The hostess also found a way to seat our two reservations next to each other for ease of the group.

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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 7145 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
7:30 PM
Booked 102 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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