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   Phillydiner

   Philadelphia

   42 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   42 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Lela was The. Best. Server! She was so sweet and attentive, professionally handled an issue with one menu item and delivered exceptional service. She is the reason our experience was so great. Thank you Lela!

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2. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 19, 2022

   overall5food5service4ambience5

   Great time. Restaurant gets loud though, Friday night.

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   FrankM

   Philadelphia

   6 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on October 28, 2022

   overall4food5service5ambience4

   Food is always good at El Rey and that was the case on our recent visit. Disappointment was the $30 margarita pitcher that was 2/3 full of ice and seemed to contain very little alcohol. It barely yielded three diluted glasses. Felt taken advantage of on the cocktail purchase

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   SatDinner

   Philadelphia

   6 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on October 27, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great happy hour choices

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   beantownmom

   Philadelphia

   16 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   16 reviews

   Dined on October 25, 2022

   overall3food3service3ambience4

   I wanted to love it but too many things off the mark. First was an unfriendly waitress, then a small Four-top that they were slow to clear empty plates from, the fish tacos were disappointing and the pitchers of margaritas were too full of ice(barely 4 drinks worth) and too little tequila(barely 2 drinks worth. The spicy margaritas did have the perfect amount of spice. the brisket quesadilla was tasty, and the mushroom fundido was great. The happy hour menu was also a good value.

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   J00J

   Philadelphia

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on October 18, 2022

   overall4food4service4ambience3

   I thoroughly enjoyed the food at El Rey. It's very much a laid back atmosphere, however, it's not the best place for a business dinner. Also, I was disappointed that the host staff initially sat us next to a private event/large party that was very loud, when the reservation indicated that this was a business dinner. The food and cocktails were lovely. Also, the bartender was very nice. However, this place is a bit too loud for a business dinner. I would definitely come back for drinks and food with friends.

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   Jannam

   Philadelphia

   26 reviews

   3.0

   26 reviews

   Dined on October 11, 2022

   overall3food1service5ambience3

   The service was great. The food was not good.

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   annt

   New York Area

   22 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   22 reviews

   Dined on October 9, 2022

   overall5food5service4ambience5

   The food is consistently delicious at Del Rey. This was our first time having brunch and it was as good as dinner.

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   ChristopherK

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on October 8, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Staff was excellent!! Food was excellent! Manager was fantastic and made sure everything was great! Plan on going back for sure.

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Good food - good size portions. Reasonable prices

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    NickJ

    Brighton

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 24, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience3

    El Rey was good food, helpful service, and reasonably priced. We could only get a table outside so ignore my ambience score. The booths were clean compact with no frills. Would return. Was party of 4 and the others agree with my review.

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    Lily

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 19, 2022

    overall5food4service4ambience3

    You really get your money’s worth for happy hour—$1 chips and salsa and $5 margs! Not very many people at 4:30pm on a Monday, so it was pretty quiet. Very nice greeter and server. A great experience overall!

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    OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food and service was excellent.

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    Melanie

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    food and drinks are great! it's a smaller space so it can get a little noisy inside.

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    Faithlynn

    Philadelphia

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience3

    Terrific food and drinks, but very loud. We went on a Thursday night, sat near the bar and could barely hear each other speaking.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fun S Starr restaurant

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    lsunday

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2022

    overall3food4service4ambience3

    Food was pretty good but not great. Salsa was more. Like pico de gallo. The place was so loud, we couldn’t hear ourselves think. Margaritas we’re just ok.

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    JMST

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2022

    overall2food2service5ambience5

    Pre-pandemic, the bloody marys were exceptionally good (special, in-house recipe). They are now mostly ice and have lost all their flavor. The food has changed too, and not be for better. Portion size is significantly smaller than it used to be. Seasoning also leaves a lot to be desired. Overall, a rather disappointing experience. That said, the service was still very good.

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    701dine

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Today I entertained an american who has been living in Paris for the past 20 years and he was yearning for some authentic Mexican food. El Rey did not disappoint. The waitstaff was very attentive and polite. The food was excellent. The chips and guacamole was so good. The main courses were just as excellent. My guest had the enchiladas and my chicken fajitas were the best I ever had. Overall a great meal and experience.

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    pattyh

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2022

    overall2food2service4ambience1

    ordered chips and salsa, asked for refills on salsa as there was not enough and charged $6 for each of 2 bowls of salsa. no extra chips and nobody mentioned the charge, received bill and $12 extra. They said it is normal to charge $12 for enough salsa to eat with chips and nachos I ordered. 🙈😡

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    Impressed

    Philadelphia

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience3

    Great Happy Hour menu, but too loud for conversation as the place fills up.

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    Beatriz

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience4

    Loved the food but it all came at the same time. Entree at the same time as the guacamole and chips. All rushed and no room on the table.

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Awesome food, environment, drinks! Nostalgic experience! Highly recommended

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    MC2M

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    Great food. Great margaritas. Great service. Love this place.

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    fedandr

    Baltimore

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had an amazing time at el Rey. Exceptional staff, great food and cocktails and fun but cool ambiance. We will be back!!!

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    Tameke

    Philadelphia

    89 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    89 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2022

    overall3food4service4ambience3

    The french toast, tacos, margaritas, and service were good.

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    Steph

    Philadelphia

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food - loved that the nachos were in one even layer instead of a giant pile. Our server was great as well.

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    MooseQ

    Philadelphia

    44 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience5

    Went for a casual birthday dinner. Service by 2 staff members who doubled as bartenders was really excellent! They were very knowledgeable about all the menu items, answered questions quickly with good detail and very attentive during the entire time we were there! Food was only average though. Salsa (served with chips) was surprisingly super sweet and did not taste like a traditional salsa. I must compliment the staff as they made us feel very well cared for even though the restaurant was busy.

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    Mike

    Washington DC

    40 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Reasonable priced and generous portions. Friendly staff.

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    Lorraine

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great margaritas and tacos! Fast and friendly service!

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2022

    overall2food3service2ambience4

    I ordered the steak fajitas, which tasted fine but unfortunately there was only enough steak to make two fajitas (but about 15 tortillas to fill). They lay it on thick with everything else which does not make up for it. The dish was about 60% onion, 3% peppers, 30% refried beans, 6% cheese, and 1% steak. That brings me to the almost $50 pitcher of the weakest margarita I’ve ever had. I’ve had stronger and better tasting margaritas just about everywhere I’ve ever been for significantly less money. I ate outdoors and it really seems like the servers don’t seem to check up on you very much out there. The server was pleasant though. It was on a peaceful street not full of people walking by constantly, or maybe it was because it was Monday. I won’t be going back and I don’t recommend this place.

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    DD29w21

    Atlanta

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    10 star Greek Restaurant. Moussaka, spanakopita, red and gold beet salad, 4 huge lamb chops, The best hummus I’ve ever eaten comes with fabulous bread. The service was top drawer. Continually coming over to make sure all of us were enjoying our dinner. If I lived in Philadelphia I’d be going there three times a month

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    JoshuaB

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    for people looking for a Mexican style restaurant, this one is borderline authentic, yet okay for people who want a more Americanized version of the cuisine. The guacamole was very bland, their salsa is really a pico di gallo, yet the ceviche I had, the tuna, was quite enjoyable. Ok tequila choices, fairly reasonable shot prices.

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    andrewm

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Love this place. Great food and service. Love the ambience. Great happy hour.

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    JoshuaB

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was incredible!

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    Jayy

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food, service, and atmosphere. I had the short rib enchiladas, and they were delicious!

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    LauraZ

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Nachos and margaritas are a must! One of our favorite spots in Philly

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    yoon

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2022

    overall3food4service2ambience3

    Our waitress was not attentive and was not even a busy day. She also had slight attitude.

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    Michelle

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I love the happy hour at El Rey. $5 margaritas are great

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    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on July 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Went for Happy Hour which was incredible. The margs were great, the food was great, and the prices were perfect. The service was also incredible, everyone was so nice. Would absolutely go back!

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