El Vez - LGBTQ+ friendly restaurant in Philadelphia
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El Vez

Google (6539) 4.5
Tripadvisor (1288) 4.3
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Address
121 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
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Price Range
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About this place El Vez

El Vez is a large, loud Mexican restaurant from Philadelphia restaurateur Stephen Starr, at 13th and Sansom in Midtown Village. It's a mainstream gay-friendly spot, not a gay venue, but it sits a block or two from the Gayborhood bars around 13th and Locust, so it's a common pre-drinks dinner stop. The menu covers tacos, guacamole, enchiladas and a long margarita list at mid-range prices. With more than 6,500 Google reviews at 4.5, it's dependable but often crowded. Book ahead for weekend evenings.

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4.5
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6,539 reviews

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Vrushali Shah Sep 2026
★★★★★
William Veasy Sep 2026
★★★★★

Great tacos

Wilfred Bullock Sep 2026
★★★★★

Not your typical Mexican or Tex-Mex but really good. Fantastic atmosphere inside and very helpful staff. We really enjoyed our experience.

Amy Davala Sep 2026
★★★★★
GOD SUN Sep 2026
★☆☆☆☆

This is a Mexican restaurant owne by Mexicans?

vince piesetzkie Sep 2026
★★★☆☆

Thankfully they squeezed us in without a reservation. But, service took a while to get drinks and even longer for food to be served. Forget about asking for refills...they don't stop by untill you are finished with your plate. For the money, the service needs to be better. Food was good, so that was a plus

Jennifer O'Meara Sep 2026
★★★★★

Fantastic food from beginning to end. Love the Mango margarita.

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Last updated on 14 November 2026

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