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El Vez, Philadelphia, PA
El Vez, Philadelphia, PA
El Vez, Philadelphia, PA
El Vez, Philadelphia, PA
El Vez, Philadelphia, PA

El Vez

4.8
4.8
7095 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican / Southwestern

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7:00 PM

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Booked 127 times today
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  • Lively
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  • 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

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Garage parking available on Sansom Street between 11th & 12th Streets. No Valet is available.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Dave Conn
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What 7,095 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Philadelphia

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Vez offers a vibrant, lively atmosphere with "great food and service." Known for its "amazing guacamole," nachos, and tacos, the restaurant consistently provides delicious meals. Patrons appreciate the "energetic yet cozy ambiance" and excellent staff. Despite some noise complaints, El Vez remains a popular spot for both locals and visitors.
7,095 Reviews
  1. Melissa

    Philadelphia

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing. Reservation was sat right on time. Had some time to sit at the bar and order a drink too. The bartender was amazing and helped me find 2 seats together as they opened up. The waitress once sat was friendly and patient while we made our decision.

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  2. SBfromNJ

    New York City

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Jelly was truly outstanding! What a wonderful human being. Amazing food as well.

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  3. Ashley

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My food and drinks were great! Food was fresh and temperature was perfect!! Will be coming back soon!!

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  4. Jeree

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I always have a good time here and the food is always delicious

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  5. Hao

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I highly recommend the Nachos Mamma (appetizer) Enchiladas Mixtas (entree) & Churros for dessert. Food & service were great. However, Our table for 6 people by the yellow booth w/ one chair along the windows / wall was a little bit too cramped but we made it work.

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  6. Neil

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner. Terrific service. Love the nachos and the fajitas.

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  7. Ryan

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal as always, felt a bit rushed, which was unusual for El Vez in my previous experience.

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  8. Jasmine

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite spots. Took my mom here for her birthday we even tried new apps and entrees. If you love guac get the crab or mango or both I promise it won’t disappoint!

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  9. Tony

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Love the food. Service become good after we had to ask:( great time after service became excellent.

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  10. Damon

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Came for Super Bowl parade, did not have to wait. Service great, was quick and delicious. I thought it was going to be a mess with the crowds but they really had it down and knew how to handle themselves.

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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 7095 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.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM

Select a time

Booked 127 times today
You're in luck! We still have 2 timeslots left
Google Map for El Vez

121 South 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Garage parking available on Sansom Street between 11th & 12th Streets. No Valet is available.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Dave Conn
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