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El Rey

El Rey

Mexican Restaurant$$$$
Center City West, Philadelphia
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El Rey
8.6/10
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  • Stars
    Ranked #4 for margaritas in Philadelphia
  • Stars
    The experts at Philadelphia Magazine and Visit Philly recommend this place
    • Philadelphia Magazine
    • Visit Philly
  • Tips
    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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  • Tyler S.
    Tyler ShapiroJune 15, 2010
    Queso Fundido is good. Tamarind marg could use some work and underwelmed by the guacamole. Distrito is better.
  • sockii
    sockiiJuly 25, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Frozen pineapple margarita for the win.
  • Jordon K.
    Jordon KatzSeptember 28, 2011
    Soup is amazing
  • Greta B.
    Greta BaithJune 10, 2010
    Made me miss the old Midtown Diner! Now that was classic!
  • Principessa L.
    Principessa LisaFebruary 4, 2011
    They have no hot sauce, no red hot or tabasco!!! What kind of mexican place doesn't have hot sauce?
  • Chris S.
    Chris SaxbyMay 4, 2010
    Chorizo tacos are yummy.
  • Eddie W.
    Eddie WellsFebruary 19, 2012
    Do not order a michelada. There is nothing good about this drink. But it's in a boot...
  • Jen14221
    Jen14221October 5, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Michelada = fucking awesomeness.
  • Principessa L.
    Principessa LisaFebruary 4, 2011
    They call this Mexican?
  • Chris C.
    Chris CieriMay 30, 2010
    Portions are way too small. Food was good, but....
  • Leigh B.
    Leigh BrowneJune 12, 2010
    not that impressed with the food..hipster El Vez...major disappointment
  • Julia D.heart icon on user image
    Julia DiazJanuary 3, 2016
    Excelente el sabor de la comida y la atención
  • Nicole M.heart icon on user image
    Nicole MiniumAugust 5, 2015
    Nachos, margaritas, tacos
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El Rey
2013 Chestnut St (at 20th St)
Philadelphia, PA 19103
United States
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Closed until 11:30 AM (Show more)
  • Mon–Thu
    • 11:30 AM–11:00 PM
  • Fri–Sat
    • 11:30 AM–Midnight
  • Sun
    • 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
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(215) 563-3330
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Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating
No
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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