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El Vez Philadelphia Reviews
The food was great and service was as well.
There was a large crowd on a Saturday night but they didn't miss a beat. The Margaritas were very good. It is also in a great location downtown with a lot going on. It is a loud crowd but still a fun atmosphere. I recommend.
My wife and I are in Philly for work and stopped by EL Vez
My wife and I are in Philly for work and stopped by EL Vez on Monday and it was a 5 star experience! The food, the service and the ambiance was a 10! On Tuesday, after trying several other places we ended up back at EL Vez... my wife was a little rel
Very cute little spot for authentic Mexican.
The vibe is fun and eclectic and the micheladas and guacamole are superb. Stop in for a drink and a snack to get your night started.
Awesome food, service and drinks.
What's not to love?!?! To top it off, our waitress was incredibly knowledgeable about gluten free and was able to let us know what items on the menu either were or could be made gluten free. They fry all their chips first thing in the morning so
Great drinks, grest atmosphere whenever I come here! You
Great drinks, grest atmosphere whenever I come here! You will not be disappointed. Their drink menu is detailed enough. But, it's the blend of tequilas that keeps you warm and fuzzy. The food being outstanding is the best thing. Always hot to th
best high-end Mexican in Philly tacos, quesdillas,
best high-end Mexican in Philly tacos, quesdillas, tostadas, and margaritas very friendly staff ambiance is great enjoy
Wonderful gem.
Was recommended by a hotel in Blue Bell. They said I should miss this place. It's fabulous. The key is the hand mashed guacamole. Sorry I ate it so fast I missed the photo !!
This is my second review of one of my favorite restaurants
This is my second review of one of my favorite restaurants in Philly. I recently had a friend come visit me and when I asked him what he wanted to eat, he told me he'd been wanting to go back to El Vez ever since the last time I brought him ther
Loved the vibes the people watching and the pitcher of
Loved the vibes the people watching and the pitcher of margs! Service was great and of course so was the food - will be back!
Always loved this place for the vibes and food.
We popped in for some birthday drinks and apps, and I have to say, I was pretty excited--until I heard the heartbreaking news: the CRAB GUACAMOLE is still off the menu! Seriously, how could you remove a staple that's been a fan favorite?! I thou
Delicious meal and fun vibes!
Fantastic dinner! Shrimp quesadilla and short rib enchiladas! The margaritas are tasty and well-balanced. The staff is friendly and attentive. Save room for dessert- the orange flan and tres leches cake are amazing! We'll be back the next time w
The food was fantastic, but the cocktails were okay.
I was surprised by how authentic the food was. I highly recommend the augachiles and enchiladas mixtas. We sat outside, so we didn't get to enjoy the indoor ambiance, which looked nice. However, it was nice to sit outside and people watch. If yo
Great Lunch Spot
I was in the city to accompany a family member who was there for surgery. We stopped here for lunch. This is one of my go-to places when I visit the city and it did not disappointment again. We made a reservation online ahead of lunch just in case th
The staff was friendly and welcoming, and the food was
The staff was friendly and welcoming, and the food was simply magnificent. I am a big fan of grilled corn, and this was one of the best I have ever tasted. The quesadillas were also fantastic, and the margarita pitchers were the perfect way to end th
Really good Mexican food.
The restaurant has outdoor dining, a dining room and bar seating. The restaurant is dimly lit but it creates a vibe. The food was extremely good, I highly recommend it. For my entree I had the carné asada and my girlfriend had the black bean enchil
Lunch
Really good Mexican food. The restaurant has outdoor dining, a dining room and bar seating. The restaurant is dimly lit but it creates a vibe. The food was extremely good, I highly recommend it. For my entree I had the carné asada and my girlfriend
some friends and I had dinner at el vez last weekend and
some friends and I had dinner at el vez last weekend and had a great experience - the chips and guac were delicious and the nachos were a table favorite. our server, Lupe, was so kind and made the night even better. she was so attentive to all our ne
Great vibe and lovely food!
Absolutely delicious Mexican food and drinks. The restaurant had a lovely vibe and the staff were attentive and helpful!
What a delight...
WOW! I spotted this restaurant while walking to an Italian place for dinner, and I could smell the freshly made guacamole wafting through the air! On our way back to the hotel, we passed El Vez again, and the place was absolutely packed. So, last nig
Great Sunday lunch
After visiting bicycle show at Convention Center this was the perfect place for a great lunch. Menu offers nice selection and our group was pleased with tacos, juevos ranchersos, tortilla soup, chopped salad, and guac. Nice selection of cocktails,
Great tacos! Great vibe!
Had lunch after visiting the Flower Show. Friendly front desk staff. The restaurant has a great vibe. Our server, Isabela, was very helpful answering our concerns about gluten free options ( of which there are many). My husband raved about the blac
Great Upscale Taco Place
Went here with colleagues our first night in town and had a great time. Or server was super helpful and patiently answered our many questions. The margaritas were excellent, as was the queso. Everyone loved their tacos. It could be a touch too loud i
A Steven Starr Gem for Mexican Food Lovers
My wife, our two-year-old daughter, and I visited El Vez this past Friday evening, and we had a fantastic experience. As devout fans of Stephen Starr’s restaurants, we’ve been to many of his other spots but, for some reason, had never made it to
A MUST try in Philadelphia! Their food is high quality with
A MUST try in Philadelphia! Their food is high quality with an authentic flavor. I recently dined at El Vez with some friends who were from out of town (as we were raving about how good this place is) and the restaurant was extremely busy but a kind
I can't get enough of El Vez! The food is like a party in
I can't get enough of El Vez! The food is like a party in my mouth, and the drinks are pure magic. But let me tell you about Lola, our server - she's a smiling machine! I swear, I tested her patience with all my little requests and my husband's tardy
Was a little disappointed in the food presentation at
Was a little disappointed in the food presentation at Mother's Day brunch. The service was great. A enchilada dinner had two small short rib enchiladas with no rice. Same with burritos. The food was good just portion size and the plates look bare
No thrills and not worth the overpriced menu.
Typical Mexican food that can be found at most places for half the price. I also found the male manager a bit rude and arrogant. He apparently finds himself to be a bit more important than a restaurant manager. This trickle down effect could be th
Best nachos in Philly by far, and the frozen blood orange
Best nachos in Philly by far, and the frozen blood orange marg is perfect! I always make reservations because El Vez is popular.
Walking in you can feel the great vibe! You will notice
Walking in you can feel the great vibe! You will notice the cool bar just as you walk in, check out the customized bike spinning on top of a collection of some good tequila. I recommend getting reservation. We did, and soon after we got there it f
El Vez is a favorite spot to go to when in Philly for 3
El Vez is a favorite spot to go to when in Philly for 3 days of Volleyball. Reservations help to insure you can get in. Only day we were able to just walk in without a reservation was a Sunday afternoon. The food is distinct and original. The des
A well rated center city Philadelphia Mexican style restaurant.
My wife and I met our son here for lunch while in center city. We were never here before, but my son was. The menu is limited compared to a typical mexican type restaurant, but you'll find something on it for sure. The food was good and service was a
Arrived and there were many parties being seated outside.
There were a nice amount of people inside as well. I ordered the Pink Guava Mojito ( 2x because it is delicious), El Vez "The Original" guacamole ( very good and the perfect amount of chips ), and Chicken Tacos ( you get three and they are
Excellent food and service.
Five of us were there for dinner to celebrate my daughter's birthday.
Food is great.
I had the steak quesadilla and it did not disappoint. The service was great. The only thing is that we had outdoor seating and it was like eating on the sidewalk. Since I am not from Philly, that may be the way they do it there. Otherwise, everyth
Great lunch
We were in Philly visiting our granddaughter who is in college at UA. We enjoyed our meal here. It very good and the service was great. Yes we would recommend.
Cool vibe, average fare
A very cool vibe inside and a fantastic corner location. However food and drinks were average, and it was very difficult to get the attention of our server who was mostly out of sight and not attentive.
A Philly favorite
Stop here any time I’m in Philly. The drinks and food are top notch! I’ve never spoken so highly about corn before but you really do have to try it! Everything I’ve had has been amazing. Drinks are on point. It’s busy so plan accordingly, but
Always a Stop During my Nights Out
I frequent El Vez quite a bit. Their Frozen Blood Orange Margaritas are to die for and I will brave drinking them even in the winter. It's always a good time here and the guacamole is always a winner for sharing a snack with friends. They do require
Amy was an AMYazing Server!
Great Mexican restaurant with cozy atmosphere. We visited the light show at Macy's and then went to El Vez after for a bite to eat. Our server, Amy, was AMYazing! We are adding a visit here to our yearly light show tradition! We will be back!
Brunch Burger
I know it's weird to order a burger from a Mexican restaurant but the burger here is nearly perfect. Only available on the brunch menu which is Saturday and Sunday. The salty cheese is delicious paired with the pablano aioli. Super cool vibes and atm
Brilliant Mexican place to eat
A popular place and I can see why! The staff were very polite and friendly. Service was superb. I can safely say I had the best nachos I've ever tried and the prices were reasonable. What are you waiting for? Get yourself down there!
Guac & Crab are Musts
Love me some El Vez. Whether it’s Fort Lauderdale or Philly, I typically stop in! Repeat after me… Guac with Crab 🥑 🦀 Their opened face shrimp quesadilla is my favorite thing! Love the corn for a side.
Definately worth 5 stars!
From service to food- the whole experience was amazing. We are checking out the NYC ElVez this weekend with out of town family.
I saw such good reviews on Yelp that I had to come here
I saw such good reviews on Yelp that I had to come here with my bestie that was visiting from out of state. The food was amazing but service really sucked. Our waiter was horrible. It's a shame because it changes your entire dinner. It felt like
Came here for drinks and the margaritas are amazing! Great
Came here for drinks and the margaritas are amazing! Great vibes! Called for a fun Friday night!
Great tacos and guacamole and chips.
Love this place for a date night too. It's a bit tough to get a recommendations but definitely recommend
Busy on a Thursday night but we didn't have to wait long
Busy on a Thursday night but we didn't have to wait long for a table without a reservation. We went for margaritas and chips and guacamole. The regular margarita on the rocks was just okay, my friends lavender margarita was good. We got each of the 5
Stopped in after a couple of hours at the Flower Show.
We started with a Margarita and Terramana anejo, up. Warm Chips with salsa verde and Roja salsa with fresh tomato. The salsa was fresh and my wife loved the salsa verde. We asked for another cup of the salsa verde and it was brought promptly. We got
enchiladas corn, empanadas chips and salsa which are extra
enchiladas corn, empanadas chips and salsa which are extra there. They don't come with the mill, a sangria and the churros nice atmosphere, especially if you sit on the red side. Good service. Would come back again.
Great ambiance, guac, and drinks! Food is not very good and
Great ambiance, guac, and drinks! Food is not very good and sometimes inconsistent. I do love the customer service and organization!
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