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El Rey - Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

El Rey - Philadelphia

4.8
4.8
610 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 36 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Great for happy hour
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
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What 610 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Philadelphia County

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Rey in Philadelphia offers a vibrant dining experience with "fantastic food," "courteous service," and "fun and creative drinks." The menu is praised for its delicious offerings, including gluten-free options, while the atmosphere is described as "fun and relaxed." Some guests note noise levels, but overall, it's a "10/10" spot.

610 Reviews

  1. Kellie

    Philadelphia

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined today

    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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  2. Patricia

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  3. Carol

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  4. Peter

    VIP

    New York City

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 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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  5. KATHLEEN

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 6 February 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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  6. Glenn Michael

    Philadelphia

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 5 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience, no complaints from me or my wife

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  7. Robert

    Philadelphia

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    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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  8. Nichole

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 17 January 2025

    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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  9. Erin

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 January 2025

    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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  10. Michael

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 January 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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FAQs

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

El Rey - Philadelphia is rated 4.8 stars by 610 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.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 36 times today

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Google Map for El Rey - Philadelphia

2013 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options
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