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El Vez in Philadelphia is a two star Mexican restaurant. This place features outdoor dining. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere. This restaurant is inexpensive. This place features a full bar, brunch, and lunch. This place is open late and good for groups. People who have eaten here found the food tasty. Try the scallops.
Multicolored mosaics, illuminated murals, circular velvet-upholstered booths, Charo-faced bar stools and tricycle-bound guacamole mixing stations surround patrons ordering house-made chips, salsa and...
citysearch.com - expert review - 03/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe it's just me but I was not impressed by the guacamole...I got the De La Hoya...it was just too limey! I really like lime but it drowned out all the other flavors. I also was not impressed with…
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
their mahi mahi tacos are so good. i want them now. the sea bass tacos are really good too with just a little bit of sweet potato puree on them. love the queso fundido with mushrooms and truffles.…
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I dig El Vez. Their guacamole is kick-ass and the blood orange margarita is as yummy as the previous reviews indicate. Also, an old school photo booth that actually works?! Yippee! Lounge-y…
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is where the young working crowd goes for a drink after work in downtown Philadelphia. The lounge/bar area was packed and loud on a Wednesday evening. It is a great casual and hip atmosphere.…
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
El Vez get's a 4 star because it was a great place for New Years Eve. It was one of those woozy nights that I tipped way to much and my wife drank-to-sickness. Which leads me to the reason this…
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
An old friend treated us here for some late lunch goodies and ended up being more disappointed than satisfied. The appetizer was a good generous size and pretty yummy. It made us very excited about…
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
El Vez is nice to look at (and great on paper), but the delivery isn't there. The inside is wonderfully decorated and has a genuinely unique feel. Some of the food is really good (the tortilla soup…
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
yummy....the guacamole is awesome!!! All of our entrees were excellent. Our service was great and the drinks are delicious. yay :)
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The drinks are yummy and pricey. The guacamole is pretty fantastic. I'm not a huge starr fan boy, but this is probably my favorite one. Its a little tough to get a seat some nights, so make a…
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
El Vez is a visual, aural and gastronomic shock therapy session. I'm not 100% a fan of Stephen Starr, but I do like El Vez. I would give this place a fourth star if it weren't for the fact that it is…
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love the bar here. Fun place to go when the bartenders are attentive, which is often but not always. I would give them four stars if the drinks were a $1 less (and I'd order more drinks, by the…
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone should try each of Stephen Starr's restaurants at least once. The atmosphere is really what the selling point is where his restaurants are concerned. Each restaurant is themed and has amazing…
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely love El Vez despite the many negative reviews. It's definitely your typical Starr restaurant but I still enjoy going back. They have great guacamole, my favorite being the Cesar Chavez. I…
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing guac, breathe-taking beverages, but the actual food, is mediocre and overpriced. The Blood orange margarita was amazing. A great balance of sweet and sour. I got a glass at first and then…
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
El Vez gets 4 stars for the GUAC - not for the rest of the menu - which would get 3. The guacamole hear really is tasty - although if you've tried the guac at Xochitl - which is made tableside with…
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I did not have dinner here so I am rating this based on drinks and the guacamole. Actually came here while waiting for a seat at another restaurant. The ambiance is great- very lively w/ a great…
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
El Vez has a fun, cool vibe - perfect for dinner with friends. Of course, the prices are more inflated than no frills Mexican food, but you're paying for the ambiance as well. The guacamole was tasty…
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best red sangria I have ever tasted. Seriously, it's like crack. Can someone please tell me what's in it? Pepper flakes? Red hots? Edited 9/11/08: I'm really trying to be all healthy these days…
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The guac is probably the best thing at El Vez. Nothing here is very spicy, not that I was surprised. The fish tacos were a bit mayo-heavy, but they were okay. The enchiladas were pretty good, but no…
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best red sangria I have ever tasted. Seriously, it's like crack. Can someone please tell me what's in it? Pepper flakes? Red hots?
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for lunch but I don't think the menu is drastically different from their dinner menu. I also didn't pay for it, which always improves the experience. We had the guacamole because I am a…
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They get 4 stars for the guac and sangria alone! HUGE chunks of avocado, lots of garlic, and it comes in this rocking stone bowl. The sangria is also really good, the margs are strong, and they have a…
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
El Vez is the first Starr restaurant I've truly been dissapointed in, in that the atmosphere does not make up (enough) for the misse with the menu & service. Though Starr hits a home run with the…
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Look, it's a fun place. It's not going to set any records in Zagat for fine dining. the bartender is wearing her tee shirt knotted so when she bends over you can see her splash pad on her lower back.…
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Depends on what you come here for. If you want a few drinks and a nice atmosphere, I'd give this place 4 stars. It's fun and the bartenders are great. If you come for Mexican food, 2 stars. I know…
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is fantastic! Go with a group and enjoy the food and service in a festive, laid-back atmosphere. Start with the quintessential Mexican restaurant appetizer - chips and dip! The…
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was totally skeptical of El Vez and all these other yelpers didn't calm my nerves. Tales of overpriced chips and crowded tables gave me pre- El Vez diarrhea, but I was pretty surprised when I went…
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not a fan. Hate the whole enviroment. Not for me.
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went for my first time last night and I thought it was pretty good. Nothing amazing but a good atmosphere and the food was good. Had the chipotle chicken tacos and they were good. They make several…
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
overhyped, overpriced, but the drinks are good, and the guac is quite tasty. this year, i went for cinco de mayo (i'm a glutton for crowded-ness) and they had set up extra tables outside.
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I kind of like El Vez. Yeah, it's often overcrowded, and the food is at times underwhelming, but it's a fun, festive atmosphere and the blood orange margarita and the chopped salad (pretty much the…
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Terrible. That, honestly, is the only word I can use to describe this place. I moved here from Los Angeles and have been in search of some worthy Mexican fare. This ain't it...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A 5 star / 1 star duality: you can have a great time here but it's a prickish establishment.
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I find the decor rather tacky though the service is always friendly and the guacamole is very good. Large menu and interesting bathrooms. The clientele seems very tourist like.
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Crab Guacamole! AWESOME!!!! Good food, great brunch, srsly. Nice attractive staff (that matters to some). Expensive. You pay for the kitchiness. Oh well. I'll go back. I had fun.
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I took some out of town Yelp colleagues here for lunch today and was hoping and praying it would please our critical tastebuds and high service standards. Well, let's just say that they get a B- for…
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Chips and original guacamole were exceptional. Chicken mole was very good. Really cool interior. Good waitress. Just a really cool vibe right downtown.
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Way too pricey. Way. Guacamole was $12!? It comes in a huge bowl but really isn't that huge. It could fit in a much smaller bowl.
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Coming from San Diego, I knew I'd never find a decent margarita much less good Mexican in Philly. This place charges RIDICULOUS prices for margaritas made primarily with Jose Cuervo Gold. For those…
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This Starr restaurant has its signature unique decor and friendly and professional service. Not much else. The chips are really thick and hard. They were painful to eat so I just stopped when usually…
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The guacamole is to die for but way expensive Try the pomegranate margarita
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the food is really good, and the drinks are delicious. i'd have to agree that it's a bit overpriced, but it's a stephen starr restaurant so duh. i consider this a special occasion place so it's fun to…
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Consistently delicious food. Friendly service. Superb margaritas. Far too expensive. Fun, lively atmosphere.
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent Food Great Drinks
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Decent food, a little overpriced. The guacamole is by no means overrated. It's really that good. The Blood Orange Margarita is my favorite drink in the city. It's the PERFECT drink for a sultry summer…
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Part of me is loath to review a Starr venture, but I'm sure I'll end up writing about them all before long so El Vez is as good a place as any to start. If you have yet to experience this place, I…
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The special lobster tacos were amazing- so were the steak tacos too. Margaritas are good, but just go ahead and get a pitcher to save money. I'll definitely be back.
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is ok. Food and drinks were alright, decor was festive and fun - gotta love the black and white photo booth. I may go back.
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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My sister and I loved this place! The hostesses were very friendly, and our server, I believe her name was Susannah, was extremely pleasant and attentive. We ordered the guacamole, bass tacos, beef gorditas,...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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Been here a few times. Although it can get a bit too loud at times, thats about the only drawback I can see. The Guacamole is fantastic and is offered in six or seven different, unique styles. Have had the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think the food was pretty good. I went here for a birthday and our group was pretty big. The service was good. The best thing about this place is how unique it is. It's pretty interesting. One…
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the "dela hoya" gaucamole hit the spot, my garlic senses titalated. ordering two guacs white cheddar cheese dip few margaritas was just right for me and my cheap-o friends. ignoring the red…
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, we all love and hate Starr restaurants. Previous reviewers complain that El Vez is all about frou-frou ambiance and not the food. They are dead wrong. El Vez is not only reasonably priced, but…
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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I went to El Vez with a friend on a Thursday night for drinks. We were told to wait at the bar by a few young, flighty hostesses even though there were at least ten tables open, many of which were for two...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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The place to see and been seen after work! Cute Mex-kitch atmosphere, huge red velvet booths, and a rotating bike behind the bar! Good fish tacos, great guacamole! And don't leave without having a
kudzu.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hmmm.. Well, El Vez is a Starr production to be sure. I went for a business lunch in Starr fashion, the salad I got was huge and very delicious while the tacos were small and so-so. Service was fine…
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The Yelpers have got it right. Overpriced and overrated. I used to live near by, so I'd pass this place regularly. I'd laugh to myself as I swerved between the happy hour folks sprinkled over the…
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I tried to hit up every Starr restaurant when I lived in Philly but fell quite short because I was a student and couldn't afford places like Striped Bass. El Vez, though, I made it to twice, and both…
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
A waste of money for Mexican food. The worst of Starr's ventures. Drinks are good but I wasn't a fan of anything else. Lots of guacamole for lots of money. Unless you're dining simply for the posh…
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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We ate here on a Friday night. The place was packed and it was pretty loud. The service was great despite the big crowd. The food was very good. The guacamole is pricey but good. I had the chicken tacos and...
menupages.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
have been here 3 times.. more so because it's close to my brothers place rather than it being good mexican food.. the decor is great and fun..especially the wall of dead dolls...and the photo booth and…
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2007
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This is my first time posting. We've been to El Vez several times in the past few months and every time we've had excellent service including friendly attentive servers. Of course the margaritas are fabulous...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/15/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The good: Came to El Vez for late night drinks quite awhile ago and had a fun time. Their decor is dark and chic, and their bar is a riot (check out the spinning bike) - check out their communal sink…
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As with all Stephen Starr restaurants, you go for the ambience versus the food. El Vez is another prime example of this fact. Good selection of Mexican and Latin American beers, as well as, a great…
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like El Vez, mostly for the Blood Orange Margarita, their tortilla chips and guacamole. The entrees always leave a little something to be desired. I ordered a really salty Mexican Chopped Salad…
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Stephen Starr--as usual, the interior decor does not disappoint. This is a seen and be seen type of place, so I wouldn't be coming for the food necessarily, which are expensive small portions.
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've got to be the last person in Philadelphia to try El Vez, but I did a couple of Friday nights ago, with friends for happy hour and a seriously energetic winding down session. I'd forgotten that…
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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The portions were ridiculously small. They were not your typical Mexican either. They start with a typically Mexican dish and change it in an interesting way with a good flavor but not enough. I left hungry....
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Another beautiful Steven Starr masterpiece, this restaurant is the epitome of cool. I went here for lunch with a co-worker, and I was struck by its funky interior and cool wait staff. I ordered the…
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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I agree that it is a bit expensive but most nice restaraunts in the city are and this is worth it. Interesting and unique atmosphere. The guac is awesom (sounds weird but i luv the goat cheese and pistachio)....
menupages.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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We went after work one day. The hostess was rude. The "manager" was even worse. I have noticed that, at the Starr restaurants, the staff acts like you are lucky to be in the restaurant (I haven't been to all...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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The food was decent but i thought it was overpriced. We got an appetizer dish that was three tacos for like 13$. It was really good but the tacos where the size of ritz crackers. If you want a good burrito i...
menupages.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah, if not for the decor, my experience at El Vez would be completely forgettable. The service was sub-par - slow, didn't know seat positions at table when food arrived, etc., but more importantly,…
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Don't waste your time and money on this one. Not very good. moderately high prices for certainly under-par mexican food. My girlfriend and I got 4 dishes.
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a collection of Tequila! I like it. I know it's SRO...I don't like SRO...but this ones alright. Never going to be my regular haunt. There are always too many people at the bar...but still they…
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the fresh guac was delish! our blood orange margaritas were delish!
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i started off my friends bachelorette party here, which having never been here before was a bit of a risk. but i think we were all pretty happy with the choice. we definitely were all happy with the…
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
For $24 I got a small fillet of red snapper topped with a fresca salsa over a crab meat, corn and garbonzo combo. It was alright but I wouldn't say it was worth the price, portion size or otherwise.…
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2007
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i never liked nachos until i ordered the macho nachos -- now i demand them once a week....great fun atmosphere, declicious affordable food, can get noisy & a bit one dimmensional -- great happy hour -- try the...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/14/2007
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My wife and I just returned from dinner at El Vez. Before I go on let me say that I use and enjoy kosher and sea salt in all my cooking. If anything, I tend to err on the salty side. However, if I were to...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for lunch with a friend. Fun and enjoyable. fresh guacamole is an experience. Seafood tacos were cheesy, maybe a little shy on flavor, though. The wait staff was very attentive (and…
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This is the place to go for over-priced mexican food! I enjoy Steven Starr's places. I've been to all of them, but this one is not that great. I have been here multiple times, and have felt sick to my…
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2007
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Concierge at our hotel recommended this place. Being from California where we have phenomenal Mexican food, I thought this restaurant was pretty good. The house ...
gusto.com - user review - 02/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not the best Mexican, but as the Death Starr's go, awesome decor and clientle. The two reasons to go: 1) freshly made guacamole 2) grilled corn-on-the-cob with crema fresca and paprika on top.
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
El Vez is a total trip. If I had ever dropped acid I would assume it is something like the atmosphere of this Steven Starr restaurant. A gold-plated low-rider bike is rotating above the circular bar…
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2007
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Not what I expected but in a great way. The mahi tacos are out of this world. The guacamole being made to order adds to the experience of this fun yet serious food outlet of Stephen Starr's. Service could have...
menupages.com - user review - 01/20/2007
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I've had many good meals here, even though it seems El Vez thinks a little too highly of itself. Good food, pricey, but worth it, if you can put up with the atmosphere. However, I may not be returning there...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/09/2007
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The place is nice, tons of things to look at! The service was fair, not my idea of good service. The apps, were tasty, but "done up" up in a way that distracted from the taste. The Guac is good, not the best I...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/20/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm from Southern CA. I speak Spanish. Please don't call this Mexican. Okay, okay, the guacamole is good. But good guacamole is a prerequisite for good Mexican where I come from. The food is…
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The staff takes good care of you. Some innovative mexican dishes (truffle oil, single serve guac and chips). The guac is super fresh and quenching, but not a heavy guac. And their margs are some of…
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2006
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Although our server seemed to roam in her own world (at least she smiled when she made it to our table), the food and fun made up- and this was seated on the sidewalk. The inner decor is near whimsical- but...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/09/2006
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It was an ok restaurant. It's surely average though because I don't think you can do too much fusion to mexican food as to let say French/Chinese or Cuban cuisines or make it hype. The service was good, the...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you are looking for some great mexican food, look no further than El Vez. This Stephen Starr restaurant is a great place to socialize with friends or go on a date. The atmosphere is pretty cool and…
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was in Philly for business and a friend who went to Penn insisted that I check this place out. I'm not much for Mexican but the freshly made guac and 3 different kinds of enchiladas were fantastic.…
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I had heard about this place and Starr's other restaurants, but I was very disappointed by El Vez. The food tasted like anything you could get at Chi Chi's but cost 3 times as much. The drinks were…
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great atmosphere! Very lively and fun. The speciality drinks are very tasty and the the food is quite good. We had the duck confit appetizer which was good and I had the mahi mahi tacos which were…
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2006
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El Vez had great food and service. The guacamole and chips were top-notch, obviously freshly prepared. The margaritas and tacos that we shared were very good also, all with large portions. Though the music was...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2006
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First of all, this was the most fun I've ever had with family and friends! We came for my birthday and recieved fast, wonderful, friendly service complete with some of the best drinks I've ever had! *Try the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2006
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Ambiance: Very Cool, hip, young, upscale, and fun. Dress code: college student to designer labels. Outdoor Seating: Yes Menu: Updated Mexican Company Policy: Tables reserved for entree diners only. So if you...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
nice spot.
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2006
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We stop by here fairly often to have a drink and get some food. The guacamole is amazing and the El Vex dessert is incredible. Love the bike rotating behind the bar and the bathrooms are cool.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/28/2006
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I would not recommend eating here if you are hungry. The portions are small and the prices are relatively high for what you get. The food is average. Certainly not the best mexican food in Philly. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/26/2006
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I have been to El Vez several times with friends. First, leave impatience at the door. If you want to enjoy yourself here, you must be willing to endure the long wait, loud music and packed bar. But, once you...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/12/2006
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The food here is great and so is the ambience. The service is very good. The entree portions are perfect especially after the wonderful appetizers. The chips and guacamole are house made. I loved the Golden...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
im a huge fan of el vez. great food, fun bar, old B&W photo booth for crazy pictures with friends / dates, and awesome dessert. i recommend the fish tacos, el vez dessert, and 3 salsa nachos.
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2006
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Yes, there is a wait. It was unclear if they take reservations because online they said no but to get seating inside, reservations were required?!?!? We got a margarita and that made the wait bearable. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/08/2006
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Guacamole is to die for. Other than that….pricey and not worth it. The atmosphere is very crowded an...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/21/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Not my favorite of the Starr joints I've sampled. Admittedly, the fact that I recently spent 6 weeks touring Mexico colors my opinion a little (e.g., white-flour tortillas are SO Taco Bell), but I do…
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Loved this restaurant!! Unique decor, attentive staff, great crowd! The menu selection is great and offers something for every palette. The Mojo Grilled Shrimp and Enchilada Mixtas were two dishes I…
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2006
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We finally got to this "hot" place. Mistake #1 was going on a Saturday night with another couple. No reservation and a two hour wait. No way that we would have waited, but the other couple seemed intent on it....
citysearch.com - user review - 02/28/2006
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I can only recommend the guacamole that is made at your table. Obviously, the guac does not come out...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/15/2005
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Not even the margaritas are goood here. And, they'll hold you in the bar forever even though there are lots of tables open (seriously, I counted 5 that we open for the hour that they forced us to spend in the...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/03/2005
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All thumbs up on this place. Friendly (though a little green) servers; delicious appetizers. The tortilla soup is a real Starr on the menu. Main courses are great, too. My dining companion and I did a tapas...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best Mexican restaurants in Philly hands down. Although it's not traditional Mexican they do a great job of cooking up innovative new takes on the classics such as crab and lobster tacos…
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2005
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El Vez is a fun place to go - really, any place with a motorcycle must be cool. But, the food is...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/25/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This Stephen Starr place is a real find. It's special enough to be a go-to destination, but situated in just the right spot and laid-back enough to be a neighborhood hangout. I love the fresh…
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2005
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Most food at El Vez is great, particularly the guacamole, crabmeat salsa (almost like ceviche), snapper and mahi mahi soft tacos. Carne asada is so-so as are the crab enchiladas. The El Vez dessert is fair....
citysearch.com - user review - 06/01/2005
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The food here is simply delicious from the fresh tortilla chips and piquant salsa and fresh guacamole to the zesty, well-prepared entrees.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/07/2005
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I love El Vez! I have been there twice! The tuna tostadas are a MUST TRY! So is the home-made guac--worth the $12!! The special drink menu is amazing--try it! And the sangria is great! The salmon entree is...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/10/2005
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Big glass facade with views outside and the huge circular bar are just a few of the features that makes El Vez fun to go with a crowd. The food we ordered was NOT family-style at all: small portions, but very...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/28/2004
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The pomegranate margarita was pretty good, as was the guacamole and the snack mix. However, the classic mexican dishes such as the queso and chorizo dish are found much better elsewhere and for much much less....
citysearch.com - user review - 06/06/2004
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As I had a 40 minute wait for my guests I made myself at home at the bar. Initially I had some concern when I surveyed the menu,which seemed limited, and sipped on a below average but pricey margarita.When...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/23/2004
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The atmosphere was great. The drink menu was interesting and we tried a few different ones. We thought $12 was a bit much for guac made with 1 1/2 avocados. We opted for the queso fundido (really good!)...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/09/2004
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El Vez is one of my favorite new restaurants in Philadelphia. It has incredible food and ambiance. The servers take time to make sure you enjoy the experience. The fish tacos are out of this word.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/03/2004
