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El Vez, Philadelphia, PA

El Vez

4.7 (7181)
$30 and under
Mexican / Southwestern
121 South 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 98 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.

Dining areas

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 7,181 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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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Vez offers a lively atmosphere with "delicious food and drinks" and "amazing service." Highlights include the "best nachos," "excellent guacamole," and "fantastic margaritas." Expect a bustling vibe; reservations are recommended. While noise can be an issue, the vibrant setting and attentive staff create "a great experience."
7,181 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia County15 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    Too loud, just not great acoustics. Excellent food and service.

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  2. RikkiE

    Atlanta3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and excellent service. A great place to hang out with friends for dinner and drinks

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  3. KateI

    Philadelphia County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    food was so delicious and our server was super sweet! we already made another reservation lol

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  4. James13 VIP

    Philadelphia County5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Eh, El Vez has seen better days. Used to be a monthly go to spot for quality Mexican and great drinks. Service has gone down and drinks are watered down now. They never went back to pre-Covid hours so they turn on bright lights to get people to leave if you are there near closing, even if people are still eating. Bad form, especially for a Starr place.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia County4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great service always! Waitress was so kind, funny and very knowledgeable.

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  6. Lizzy VIP

    Philadelphia County22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great birthday dinner with family. The service, food and ambiance were all fabulous!

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  7. GraceP VIP

    Orlando / Central Florida East3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 21, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The payment system was a little difficult with the scanning of the QR code.

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  8. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Philadelphia County3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience.. food, service, atmosphere, part of the city - always a great night

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  9. JeffT

    Philadelphia County30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun birthday party was had and we enjoyed good and drink

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  10. Stephie

    Philadelphia County10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    El Vez never disappoints! I always have a great experience, food is good and consistent. Would recommend the nachos

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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 7181 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
7:00 PM
Booked 98 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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