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El Vez

Mexican Restaurant$$$$

Center City East, Philadelphia

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El Vez

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Ranked #4 for seafood in Philadelphia
The margaritas at El Vez is a can't miss
"Get the Indian Red Lopez guacamole and the blood orange margarita."(36 Tips)
"frozen blood orange marg & sea bass tacos are BY FAR the best thing"(12 Tips)
"Order the guava mojito and the bazooka limon guacamole!"(7 Tips)
"Morales Guac, Mahi Tacos, creamy corn poblano rice are my faves!"(13 Tips)

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STARR RestaurantsJune 17, 2011
Enjoy homemade guacamole, a rotating pillar of tequila and an old fashioned photo booth. El Vez is equal parts piñata explosion and fresh-from-the-market Mexican feast.
Ulkar ZeynalliJuly 19, 2015
Absolutely lovely and delicious tacos! Home made guacamole tastes amazing:3
ToryBurchMay 6, 2011
A terrific menu served up in a festive atmosphere (complete with a suspended low-rider bike). Try the cactus and crab salsa and the margaritas.
Errol RosarioAugust 13, 2010
Great place. Awesome food. I got the snapper and my wife got a vegetarian dish with some kind of a cactus. Both rocked. The place was very noisy though so not recommended for folks with infants.
Joel SavitzkyAugust 1, 2021
Get the blood orange frozen margarita or get out of here!
Anthony TaylorAugust 30, 2010
Wandered into this place on a bike ride on a Sunday night. Bartender was super quiet, but service was on point. Guac and the Guava Mojitos rocked. But the pork tacos took the prize. They RULE!
Juan HernandezMarch 22, 2016
Great variety of guacamoles! You can't go wrong with any of their tacos.
JJJune 24, 2012
Been here 10+ times
You must get the blood orange frozen Margarita!!!
Betty MakSeptember 12, 2014
Cactus and crab salsa was pretty great. Mahi mahi tacos were more like appetizers...
Whitney FishmanJune 18, 2016
Get the guac for the table, and the fish tacos are what dreams are made of.
TV Food MapsJuly 2, 2015
Check out El Vez as it was featured on Guilty Pleasures for Katie Lee recommends the Macho Nacho Platter. Read more
Leanne AlyssaOctober 31, 2015
Can't get enough of the guacamole, black bean enchiladas, and el vez dessert!!
Zein SamerAugust 29, 2016
Drink: Blood Orange, Appetizer: Guacamole with Chips, Main Course: Fajita Combo!
Janet HayesMarch 28, 2016
Blood orange margarita was amazing!! As was the goat cheese guacamole!! 😋
Kenneth Cole ProductionsSeptember 5, 2012
Get the guacamole sampler, a pitcher of blood orange margaritas, and grab your friends for the old fashioned photo booth.
Kevin MaguireMarch 18, 2011
Been here 10+ times
The crispy mahi-mahi tacos are the best. They pair great with a pitcher of golden margaritas
Lisa EJuly 23, 2012
Guacamole w/ goat cheese (Bazooka Limon) doesn't sound like it should work, but it does. Pro Tip: skip the guac sampler (expensive!) and treat yourself to a pitcher of Blood Orange margaritas instead.
Evan HarmsJuly 19, 2016
Guacamole was amazing, margaritas are all great and didn't have a bad taco to speak of
jazApril 12, 2014
Been here 10+ times
If you order the Mexican corn- they can make it for you off the cob!!
Scott PJanuary 6, 2017
Been here 5+ times
Excellent blood orange margarita
Ben SJuly 10, 2013
The crispy mahi-mahi tacos with grilled corn on cob will allow you to die and go to heaven.
Phil TorontoOctober 5, 2013
The Tito Santana is delicious. Spicy and delicious!
Lissa PoirotNovember 20, 2015
Great, funky atmosphere and food!
J. Matthew CahillDecember 19, 2016
If you're hungry, skip the tacos and get some enchiladas. Portions are much more generous.
Abby GordonJanuary 3, 2012
The fish tacos were awesome - really awesome - and so was the guacamole - great place to celebrate my birthday!
Marilyn RussellOctober 6, 2012
I am so happy to have met dan who writes the bleacher report which I read daily!
Foodie & The BeastJuly 4, 2017
Love these shrimp fajitas! ! Wash them down w a mojito!
Donna Tickner LuglioDecember 18, 2016
Get the taco sampler, although short rib taco was the best.
Karen ShoreApril 25, 2012
The margaritas here are FANTASTIC, and the chef is great about catering to vegans (like myself) and other restrictive diets. Great place!
Nick MitchellOctober 24, 2014
The guacamole sampler is outstanding. I ate far more than my fair share!
Rob CrawfordApril 19, 2014
This is the best Mexican restaurant I've ever been to. The guacamole is unbelievable!
Elizabeth HillmanNovember 30, 2009
Been here 25+ times
Ask for Bettina, she is their best server and a riot to boot! My favorites on their menu are the chicken enchiladas and the tortilla soup, and of course the blood orange frozen margaritas!
Aileen D'AlessandroSeptember 23, 2012
Frozen blood orange margaritas are delicious, even for a non-tequila drinker like myself. And can't forget about the mahi mahi tacos. Neither disappoint.
Campbell BirdOctober 6, 2014
Go here for a delicious drink or great nachos to go. Otherwise, you'll pay too much.
Wesley KaminskyAugust 6, 2013
Indoors is kind of loud, but the atmosphere is great. Wait staff is very friendly. Get the guacamole.
Ben LohmannSeptember 21, 2014
Lots of fun. Great crowd, lots of drink and food options.
JamesMarch 10, 2017
Try any of the Guac's. You won't be disappointed.
KathrynMarch 25, 2012
Been here 10+ times
The morales guacamole with black truffles is completely addicting!! Wash it down with some blood orange margaritas or sexicans
Kandis KovalskyJanuary 22, 2014
Great spot for happy hour and brunch! Great drinks!
Angela ThompsonSeptember 29, 2012
Amazing food, service and drink! One of the best places in Philly-hands down!!
Phaedra LeslieFebruary 21, 2015
Shrimp enchiladas are divine with a creamy tomatillo cilantro sauce.
IsaacAugust 14, 2014
Any of the tacos. Any of the margaritas. Tasty.
Darshan DesaiJune 16, 2017
great food, great atmosphere, and awesome service!
AmateurConciergeApril 25, 2015
Solid tex mex at a great price point.
Greg S.March 21, 2017
The food here is really top notch, but it isn't cheap. Has to be the most expensive guacamole I've ever purchased.
Arpit MathurMay 2, 2013
Try the Bazooka Limon Guacamole - Who knew cream cheese in guacamole was such a good idea
Meg BoogApril 20, 2016
Nachos, black beans/ rice, Blood Orange margaritas
Chelsea StrykerMay 26, 2013
This place is amazing! Get the guacamole with the pistachio it's delicious!
Danny VegaSeptember 3, 2011
You gonna love the Micheladas here! Amazing and the Queso fundido con Carne will is delicious!
Greg DronenOctober 4, 2015
Big disappointment. I ordered huevos rancheros. The salsa and the tostadas were store bought! Totally ruined it the dish. The only good thing was the Piña tequila drink I got.

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