El Vez Restaurant

05/20/09

Excellent food!

by tobinjan at Citysearch

We loved the tacos, the tuna appetizer and the nachos (which were a huge portion, even for gluttons!).

• Pros: Good food, nice atmosphere.
• Cons: If you are a fan of huge servings, you might be hungry.

05/10/09

Good Mexican Food

by futurechef at Citysearch

This place is almost identical to Distrito. The food is about the same as it is at Distrito. The place looks a little worn though.

• Pros: More Food then Distrito
• Cons: More Expensive then Distrito, Ambience is worse than Distrit

02/07/09

I don't know what some of you were talking about - this place was great!

by fyt at Citysearch

From the minute we walked in - we were greated with smiles. We sat in the middle of the room. It was a little dark, but enough light to read the menu and see the decor. The service was really good - Jack our waiter had the menu down to a science and was very happy to answer any and all questions. He paid just enough attention to us. Now the food - OMG - I was nervous about this place from reading some of the reviews. I ordered the taco sampler and was more than happy - beef, pork, sea bass, mahi mahi, etc. If a flower had a taste - this was it. Each one was better than the next. Kudos to the Chef and staff. Dessert -well - make sure you save room. Drinks were on the same level. This place is a class act. The price is on the higher end - but as they say you get what you pay for - this was worth it. I highly recommend it!! Enjoy.

• Pros: Food and drinks
• Cons: lighting

12/02/08

hope you like salt

by bethfox13 at Citysearch

the menu is creative & perhaps mexican inspired- but it's a far cry from authentic mexican food. my husband is from new mexico & we've taken numerous trips to the southwest and mexico where i've had better food from roadside carts. i went with 2 friends & we ordered 6 items to share- each greasier and saltier than the next. stop in for the atmosphere, which is fun, grab a kitschy cocktail and then go to dinner someplace else. the only thing keeping me from giving this place one star was our server- who was gracious and prompt. with so many great restaurants in philly, i'm surprised this place is still open.

• Pros: ambience, service
• Cons: food

10/08/08

Good fun atmosphere but way too loud

by fermina25 at Citysearch

El Vez is a good spot to go with a big group of people, but your experience can depend on where you are seated. Try to get a spot in one of the round booths, those are the most intimate and easy to hear everyone at the table. Last time we were there we sat at a table behind the bar (8 of us) and we literally could barely hear eachother speak. I had to text with my friend across the table because I couldn't hear a word she said. The music is way too loud, which makes the chatter almost unbearable.