El Vez
Mexican Restaurant$$$$
Center City East, Philadelphia
The experts at The Corcoran Group and Philadelphia Magazine recommend this place
"Get the Indian Red Lopez guacamole and the blood orange margarita."(36 Tips)
"De la hoya guac and sea bass taco are delicious."(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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Kenneth Cole ProductionsSeptember 5, 2012Get the guacamole sampler, a pitcher of blood orange margaritas, and grab your friends for the old fashioned photo booth.
Evan HarmsJuly 19, 2016Guacamole was amazing, margaritas are all great and didn't have a bad taco to speak of
Rebecca GAugust 23, 2017Everything is delicious with vegetarian options. Get the Pina Especiada, spicy & amazing!
ToryBurchMay 6, 2011A 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, 2010Great 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.
Lisa EJuly 23, 2012Guacamole 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.- J. Matthew CahillDecember 19, 2016If you're hungry, skip the tacos and get some enchiladas. Portions are much more generous.
Ulkar ZeynalliJuly 19, 2015Absolutely lovely and delicious tacos! Home made guacamole tastes amazing:3
Zein SamerAugust 29, 2016Drink: Blood Orange, Appetizer: Guacamole with Chips, Main Course: Fajita Combo!
The crispy mahi-mahi tacos are the best. They pair great with a pitcher of golden margaritas
Whitney FishmanJune 18, 2016Get the guac for the table, and the fish tacos are what dreams are made of.
Ben SJuly 10, 2013The crispy mahi-mahi tacos with grilled corn on cob will allow you to die and go to heaven.
Juan HernandezMarch 22, 2016Great variety of guacamoles! You can't go wrong with any of their tacos.
Always busy. They take your phone number. So be smart and check in, then go find something to do for an hour. And your table will be ready.
Wesley KaminskyAugust 6, 2013Indoors is kind of loud, but the atmosphere is great. Wait staff is very friendly. Get the guacamole.
Leanne AlyssaOctober 31, 2015Can't get enough of the guacamole, black bean enchiladas, and el vez dessert!!
Abby GordonJanuary 3, 2012The fish tacos were awesome - really awesome - and so was the guacamole - great place to celebrate my birthday!
Nick MitchellOctober 24, 2014The guacamole sampler is outstanding. I ate far more than my fair share!
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, 2012Frozen 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, 2014Go here for a delicious drink or great nachos to go. Otherwise, you'll pay too much.
The morales guacamole with black truffles is completely addicting!! Wash it down with some blood orange margaritas or sexicans
Greg S.March 21, 2017The food here is really top notch, but it isn't cheap. Has to be the most expensive guacamole I've ever purchased.
TV Food MapsJuly 2, 2015Check out El Vez as it was featured on Guilty Pleasures for Katie Lee recommends the Macho Nacho Platter. Read more
Chelsea StrykerMay 26, 2013This place is amazing! Get the guacamole with the pistachio it's delicious!
Marilyn RussellOctober 6, 2012I am so happy to have met dan who writes the bleacher report which I read daily!
Rob CrawfordApril 19, 2014This is the best Mexican restaurant I've ever been to. The guacamole is unbelievable!
Danny VegaSeptember 3, 2011You gonna love the Micheladas here! Amazing and the Queso fundido con Carne will is delicious!
Meg BiallasFebruary 23, 2013Pork tacos delicious, but not enough stand alone - you'll need the ala carte sides to feel full.
Angela ThompsonSeptember 29, 2012Amazing food, service and drink! One of the best places in Philly-hands down!!
Melanie BattistaApril 14, 2012really small entrées are perfect for after you've loaded up on their delicious chips!
G Philly From Philadelphia MagazineMarch 30, 2011The colorful vibe here is ideal for boozing and noshing. Try the blood orange margarita with a side of fresh guacamole and chips.
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- Mon–Thu
- 11:30 AM–11:00 PM
- Fri
- 11:30 AM–Midnight
- Sat
- Noon–Midnight
- Sun
- Noon–10:00 PM
(215) 928-9800
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- 8.6
"Very cool little place. The food was delish! I shared their app special that night which was 4 different flavored guacs, wow great twist on guac!! Then I ate their short rib enchiladas yummy!!"
Phabi - 8.6
"Must order the pitcher of frozen margaritas, they are absolutely the best in the city. Also make sure you order their steak nachos, chicken quesadilla,corn on the cob, all food is great here"
Jenny L - 8.2
"Incredible pre-war asthetic, rococo, elizabethan with a touch pf chicano. Amazing cocktails and food. Do not miss this place!"
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