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El Vez, Philadelphia, PA
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El Vez

4.7 (7174)
$30 and under
Mexican / Southwestern
121 South 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

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2 people
7:00 PM

About this restaurant

  • 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 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
    (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
  • 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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Menu

El Vez's menu was last updated on 2/2/2022.

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What 7,174 people are saying

El Vez 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
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Philadelphia

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Vez delights with its "delicious food and drinks" and "fantastic atmosphere." Known for excellent service, standout margaritas, and guacamole, this vibrant spot offers a "fun, loud vibe" perfect for gatherings. While some dishes vary, attentive staff and "amazing" servers like Jelly ensure a memorable dining experience.
7,174 Reviews

  1. Sarah

    Philadelphia County4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brought some out-of-town colleagues for dinner. Had a great experience and the food was amazing. We were talking a lot and not paying attention to the menu, but we did not feel rushed by our waiter to order or finish up our food.

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  2. Aaron VIP

    Cincinnati / Dayton21 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    So loud you cannot hear yourself think. Brought the wrong wine, twice; second was wine from a can that they said "replaced our pinot product." That should tell you enough. Server was argumentative about it. Food came out, after a long time, at barely room temperature after obviously sitting there for a while. The flavors were decent, but a bit too much sauce. Twenty bucks for three tacos with no salsa or anything. Avoid.

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  3. Yvonne

    Philadelphia County23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I enjoyed my visit to El Vez. Service was very good and the food options are plentiful. I had the Red Snapper a la Veracruzana which was quite tasty. I would definitely recommend this dish. Overall I enjoyed my visit and hope to return soon.

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  4. Holly

    Baltimore / Maryland12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious as always. We love this place!

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  5. Susan VIP

    Philadelphia County41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Soup to nuts, great place for dinner and drinks. The Gran Hefe margarita is worth every penny!

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  6. Dmitry

    Washington, D.C. Area4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An excellent meal before a fun night out on the town. Really glad we ate dinner here.

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  7. doug

    Philadelphia County5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Cool place, just really loud. Just expect that and it’s ok. Food was good, service was very good. Def need reservations

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  8. Beyker

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    La comida es increíble el ambiente también, la atención aceptable pero generalmente 10/10.

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  9. Eric

    Philadelphia County5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food. Much better than your ordianry Mexican restaurant. Great experience.

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  10. Lisa

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    I was disappointed that, even though we had a reservation, we were told we had to leave after 1.5 hours because they needed our table.

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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 7174 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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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
  • 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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