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El Rey - Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

El Rey - Philadelphia

4.8
4.8
604 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for happy hour
  • Good for groups
Inspired by the cuisines of Puebla and Veracruz, El Rey captures the essence of Mexican home cooking. Boisterous and broken-in like a laidback roadside cantina, the dining room hums from midday to late-night. Folk art, kitchsy found objects and vintage movie posters adorn the walls, providing plenty of visual stimuli for eaters digging into authentic tacos, tortas, enchiladas, sopes and more. Add a bar stocked with the best tequilas, mezcals and cervezas and you’ve got a cantina fit for a king.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (215) 563-3330
  • Website
    https://elreyrestaurant.com/
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    2013 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
  • Neighborhood
    Center City
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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What 604 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia County

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Rey in Philadelphia offers a vibrant and fun dining experience with "delicious food" and "great service." Perfect for gluten-free dining, as nearly the entire menu can be made gluten-free. Guests rave about "fantastic service" and "creative drinks." The atmosphere is lively, though sometimes loud. A must-visit for authentic Mexican cuisine.

604 Reviews

  1. Robert

    Philadelphia

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food offerings from a menu that does not overwhelm you with too many choices. Excellent courteous service. Fantastic drinks from a short menu as well.

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  2. Nichole

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and the service was amazing. Our bartender was funny and over all great personality

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  3. Erin

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had an amazing time at El Rey! The food and drinks were delicious, the vibes were immaculate, and the servers were attentive and made great recommendations on what my party and I should get. I’ve been to El Rey before and always had a good time, but this visit was for sure a 10/10!

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  4. Michael

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great place. The food was fantastic and the service was friendly, attentive and timely. Just a great low key experience. I highly recommend.

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  5. Alexander

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every thing was yummy. Service was great. I am happy we went. Thanks

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  6. Kim

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Food is terrific and service great but the place is so loud, you can’t hear or talk. I’d order to go next time.

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  7. RachelD

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    44 reviews

    4.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good dinner. We had fajitas and tacos both were very tasty and good portions. Good service as well and reasonably priced

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  8. dean

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic service and good!! Awesome in every way!!

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  9. John

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and had a fun date night. Will be back.

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  10. Robert

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    9 reviews

    1.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Bad service, bland food. Inconsistent experience. There is better Mexican at Starr restaurants. Management was nonexistent.

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FAQs

El Rey - Philadelphia offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. El Rey - Philadelphia also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 563-3330.

El Rey - Philadelphia is rated 4.8 stars by 604 OpenTable diners.

El Rey - Philadelphia does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for El Rey - Philadelphia

2013 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Center City
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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