El Rey - Philadelphia

El Rey - Philadelphia reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   OpenTable Diner VIP

   Philadelphia9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was fantastic. Phenomenal service. Great atmosphere. Great meal
   

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   Reid

   Philadelphia2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on March 6, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   The happy hour menu costs as much for tacos as the regular menu and the tacos on the happy hour menu are worse quality, smaller and don’t have any toppings. It’s a rip off.
   

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   Amy VIP

   Philadelphia46 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 1, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Was able to get in on a Friday night for a last minute dinner idea. The tacos are amazing, as well as the margarita's. The chicken burrito is one of my daughter's favorites!
   

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   tamika

   Philadelphia22 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on February 25, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Nice restaurant. The frozen margarita was good but $46 was a little pricey. The happy hr specials are pretty good especially for the margaritas.
   

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   Sally VIP

   Philadelphia8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 23, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My husband and I had a guest visiting from out of town and wanted to find a place with a cool vibe and yummy food. El Vez was just the place! We all loved the upbeat party atmosphere, retro diner decor and especially the terrific food. The mahi mahi tacos, tuna tostadas, guac and chips and chicken enchiladas were outstanding as were our potent margaritas. Our server was attentive and friendly. Heading back to El Vez soon without a question!
   

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   Kellie

   Philadelphia13 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 16, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   El Rey is a very lovely place. I look forward on going back. The food was amazing.
   

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   Patricia VIP

   Philadelphia1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 14, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This is one of our go to Mexican restaurants that is consistently good with professional service likely due to the Starr affiliation. The classic margarita was perfect and the smoky sauce on the quesadillas was heavenly. I’m a huge fan of their raw tuna appetizer, too.
   

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   Carol

   Philadelphia6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 14, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We enjoyed our experience at el Rey. Glad I got to add another Starr restaurant to my list of restaurants to visit in Philly.
   

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   Peter VIP

   New York City4 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on February 8, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Awesome food in what appears to be a vintage diner. Fun & Very loud but totally worth it .
   

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    KATHLEEN VIP

    Philadelphia21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    Our first visit and we will be back . Served was so friendly and knowledgeable. She made our dining experience just perfect. Nachos and margaritas excellent plus guacamole. My dishes were made gluten free and they were delicious.
    

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