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El Vez

Mexican Restaurant$$$$

Center City East, Philadelphia

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El Vez

9.0^/10

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Ranked #4 for seafood in Philadelphia
This place is famous for their Mexican food. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"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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trendy
good for groups
good for dates
tequila
great value
casual
sangria
quesadillas
short ribs
tortilla soup
happy hour
spicy food
chopped salad
corn
chicken
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Kate JesseJune 16, 2011
Not for kids! Order to go and spare your kid and the other patrons the pleasure of dining/drinking with the nuggets-and-fries crowd.
Aashima RattiSeptember 19, 2018
Try the nachos!
Matthew CoolSeptember 28, 2011
Go with the Pibil pork tacos and El Vez "the original" guacamole
TinaApril 24, 2016
Guacamole sampler
Chris EllisJuly 16, 2016
Drinks are great...food is ok. Rather eat at Tequilas!
Michelle TaglialatelaJune 14, 2011
Been here 25+ times
The blood orange margerita rocks! Prepare for a brain freeze and high octane effects
Ash GripJune 6, 2014
Mahi-mahi tacos are amazing!
Nina DMarch 3, 2012
Come for the decor, stay for the blood orange margaritas.
M 47August 9, 2014
Yummy you will love the food
Katie PAugust 4, 2013
Try the Blood Orange Margarita!!!!
Christina GriffinSeptember 24, 2010
Three words: mahi mahi tacos. I live in DC and still have cravings for those tacos...(sigh)
Michael MilbergerSeptember 16, 2014
I'm all about that Sea Bass Tacos.
jazAugust 20, 2011
Been here 10+ times
The grilled corn! It will change your life! So good!
Jeremy S.October 3, 2015
Great table side guac
Lindsay DugganMay 23, 2011
Indian Red Lopez guac and the Pineapple Canella margarita are a must.
Kashif RahamatullahMarch 28, 2012
Guac is delicious! Mahi mahi tacos too.
Talia GoldbergOctober 25, 2011
Frozen Blood Orange Margaritas and lots of Guacamole. Do it.
BB MadiloggovitApril 3, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Guava Mojito is a must
Shrikant JoshiJuly 20, 2021
Sea Bass Tacos were ok
Vishal RanaJuly 31, 2015
Mucho Nacho and black bean enchiladas
Adeline A.December 19, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Try the Open Faced Shrimp Quesadilla
Christine ShepherdApril 3, 2014
Start the night off right with margaritas and fresh guacamole!
John KilvingtonNovember 10, 2013
Been here 5+ times
The chips are stabby like old-school Doritos.
Eboni HenryJanuary 24, 2014
Great crab & corn omelet!
Tom PowellOctober 10, 2013
Tacos and Guacamole amazing!!!
Eric AndersenAugust 23, 2011
Looking for a kids option? Hostess says they can make a cheese or chicken and cheese quesadilla
NazshFebruary 27, 2012
The Nacho Mama with chicken are the best!
Karen ElizabethMay 23, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Put down your damn menu and just order the Pink Cadillac margarita.
Danielle J.August 24, 2011
The guacamole is amazing, my favorite is Ceasar Chavez.
Vince SmithJune 11, 2011
Amazing atmosphere. Sit outside for a free drag show. "Don't look at my boob, i'm embarrased!"
Vania VoronMarch 3, 2013
Been here 10+ times
You will love the Guacamole here
Justin CohenMay 29, 2015
Tacos are great. Sup rail
Adeline A.December 19, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Try the Bazooka Limon Guacamole
Jen LeddyJanuary 25, 2012
Order a pitcher of the blood orange margaritas!!!
Adeline A.August 5, 2013
Been here 25+ times
Try the Taco Platter
bruceMay 1, 2012
More more more margaritas. Bring an empty belly too.
Adeline A.December 4, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Try the Queso Fundido Con Carne
Jessica PuglieseFebruary 9, 2016
Get a margarita pitcher.
Teresa WJuly 5, 2011
blood orange margarita is awesome, as are the guacs.
Henry FungSeptember 12, 2015
Margarita ! Beef Taco !!!
Sam PosenNovember 13, 2010
Order some guac and the sea bass tacos. You will not be disappointed.
Jamie DFebruary 14, 2013
Mahi mahi tacos are amazing!
NK PatelMay 16, 2015
Hostess told me an hour wait then proceeded to seat two different parties before me telling them there is no wait. Terrible I had to play games to get seated before them.
Holden MeMay 5, 2018
Drinks and appetizers!
Chris KnightJune 2, 2012
Blood orange margarita is delicious!
Adeline A.February 16, 2013
Been here 25+ times
Try the Mahi Mahi Tacos
Adeline A.December 4, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Try the Blood Orange Margarita
Dana AllenJune 22, 2014
Good guac & margaritas!
Alexandra KikerOctober 12, 2011
Always make a reservation if you plan on sitting right away.
Patrick MclaughlinJanuary 27, 2016
Solid good Mexican.

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