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El Rey

El Rey

Mexican Restaurant$$$$
Center City West, Philadelphia
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8.6/10
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    The experts at Philadelphia Magazine and Visit Philly recommend this place
    • Philadelphia Magazine
    • Visit Philly
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    Andrew F.
    "$1 tacos and $2 tecate beers Monday - Friday, 5pm - 6:30pm"(10 Tips)
    jordan l.
    "$2 beers, $4 margaritas, $1 tacos"(5 Tips)
    Rich
    "Great happy hour specials."(3 Tips)
    Patrick W.
    "Go to the speakeasy the Ranstead Room afterwards."(3 Tips)
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  • Bruna P.heart icon on user image
    Bruna PintoOctober 24, 2016
    The food is amazing! Highly recommended!
  • Bryant G.heart icon on user image
    Bryant GarrettJuly 20, 2016
    Good tacos, amazing margs, chips and salsa/guac
  • Chefs Feed
    Chefs FeedAugust 22, 2014
    Marc Vetri, chef of Alla Spina, eats here on his nights off. He loves the Sopa de tortilla. Read more
  • Qianna B.
    Qianna BrooksApril 27, 2013
    Why wait for a table? Eat at the bar with the super comfy seats and purse hooks.
  • Laurenheart icon on user image
    LaurenJanuary 25, 2023
    Good tuna ceviche. Good chips. Absolutely terrible service. It seems each waiter does their own bartending & bussing.
  • Karen F.
    Karen FlamMarch 30, 2012
    I come here alot - especially for $1.00 tacos (fish or beef) at happy hour. Good for lunch, too.
  • Marjorie D.heart icon on user image
    Marjorie DJuly 17, 2017
    Drinks are strong and tacos are good!
  • Dina R.heart icon on user image
    Dina RughaniJuly 31, 2016
    Tacos and the cemita
  • David
    DavidSeptember 23, 2014
    What kind of Mexican restaurant uses flour tortillas for their chips? This kind. #gluten
  • Sam T.heart icon on user image
    Sam TroyDecember 6, 2014
    Good authentic Mexican. Great service ask for Holly!👍
  • Melissaheart icon on user image
    MelissaMarch 24, 2013
    Try the mango margarita, and delicious guacamole!
  • Patrick W.heart icon on user image
    Patrick WardAugust 3, 2015
    Great food and great margaritas.
  • Philadelphia Magazine
    Philadelphia MagazineSeptember 15, 2010
    Great Hangover Cure: tortilla chips topped with salsa verde and a fried egg, liberally sprinkled with cotija cheese. Read more
  • Christopher C.
    Christopher C.April 26, 2011
    Make sure to come during happy hour. The matgarita glasses are minature and drinks measured with jiggers.
  • Joe G.
    Joe GiamelliMay 6, 2013
    Ask for Laura, she's the best server ever!
  • Chris B.heart icon on user image
    Chris BetzMarch 17, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Ask for the gluten-free menu. It's extensive!
  • My N.heart icon on user image
    My NguyenNovember 21, 2012
    For a Texan living in Philadelphia, this is a nice place to get back to Mexican. :)
  • Aaliyah P.
    Aaliyah PFebruary 27, 2013
    Hh is legit ! $1.00 tacos and $4.00 Marggies duh I like it
  • John S.heart icon on user image
    John StrubleJanuary 5, 2018
    Margaritas, happy hour tacos
  • Allison E.heart icon on user image
    Allison EspositoMarch 21, 2014
    Try the blackberry ginger margarita.
  • Jennifer W.
    Jennifer WalkerFebruary 17, 2012
    Happy hour margarita is 4 dollars a must do. Delish.
  • Roniel T.heart icon on user image
    Roniel TesslerNovember 25, 2015
    Yummy, AFFORDABLE Mexican food.
  • William S.
    William SparksNovember 23, 2014
    Guava margarita is awesome
  • Patrick C.
    Patrick ClarkAugust 25, 2014
    Easy: get the nachos.
  • Leeheart icon on user image
    LeeAugust 17, 2016
    Great Mexican diner theme
  • jordan l.
    jordan levineFebruary 1, 2011
    Great happy hour specials M-F 5-6:30. $2 beers, $4 margaritas, $1 tacos
  • Chris B.heart icon on user image
    Chris BetzJuly 14, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Ask for the gluten-free menu
  • Larisa G.heart icon on user image
    Larisa GrollemondSeptember 2, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Happy hour margs and $1 tacos!
  • Vicki M.
    Vicki McGinleyJanuary 18, 2013
    Great Food; cool atmosphere
  • Pat B.heart icon on user image
    Pat BellotMay 3, 2015
    Great drinks, food is very mediocre. Don't get the lamb burrito
  • Visit Philly
    Visit PhillyJuly 26, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    In the mood for a cocktail? Check out the Ranstead Room, an speakeasy annex of El Rey.
  • Aditiheart icon on user image
    AditiApril 13, 2018
    Fresh margs (no mix)
  • Chris P.
    Chris PolicinoFebruary 20, 2011
    huevos rancheros is delicious if you add chorizo to it!
  • Jodi H.
    Jodi H.March 13, 2012
    Lunch: Guac = good. Carnitas = awful. Service was friendly and attentive.
  • Campbell B.heart icon on user image
    Campbell BirdDecember 4, 2014
    Load up on $1 tacos at happy hour.
  • Antonello L.
    Antonello LoddoNovember 25, 2017
    Cheviche and tacos
  • Alex Y.
    Alex YamamotoSeptember 22, 2015
    Dankest nachos in the land.
  • ruth k.
    ruth kimApril 5, 2015
    Grapefruit jarritos!!
  • Richard
    RichardJanuary 27, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Nachos wonderful, coffee very good Chicken tostadas not so great- bland
  • Emily D.
    Emily DavisJuly 10, 2011
    This place is awesome!!!! Get their coke in a bottle $3.50
  • Dan M.
    Dan MackJune 15, 2010
    Refer to this place only as "El Rey, El Rey, El Rey, El Rey, El Rey." Say it five times every time. Read more
  • Bradly.
    Bradly.June 7, 2011
    Some of the best Mex I've had. Read more
  • Alex K.
    Alex KalvarMay 23, 2022
    Happy hour
  • Rebecca J.heart icon on user image
    Rebecca JulienJuly 27, 2014
    Taco Tuesdays
  • KC C.
    KC CollinsJune 12, 2010
    Talk to Kevin the bartender. He knows everything, and is so helpful!
  • Sarah .heart icon on user image
    Sarah 😊September 10, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Chile en Nogada is amazzzzzzing!!!
  • Michelle G.
    Michelle GonzalezNovember 9, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Best nachos in the city!
  • Gunter
    GunterJuly 22, 2011
    Gotta snack on their tortilla chips they are AHMAZEBALLS
  • Connie C.
    Connie CrosbyJuly 27, 2011
    Happy hour - $1 tacos, $4 margaritas. Ole!
  • Nofi ..
    Nofi .BJuly 19, 2016
    Too noisey not for those looking for a quiet place, not the authentic Mexican food....No salsaaa?!!
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