El Rey

Name: El Rey
Address: 2013 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19103, US
Telephone: (215) 563-3330
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.30

Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast restaurant, Latin American restaurant, Lounge, Lunch restaurant, Takeout restaurant, Mexican restaurant, Spanish restaurant, Taco restaurant

Location: 2013 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, United States
Phone: (215) 563-3330
Price: $$

Opening hours

Sunday: 12-10 pm
Monday: 4-10 pm
Tuesday: 4-10 pm
Wednesday: 4-10 pm
Thursday: 4-10 pm
Friday: 4-11 pm
Saturday: 12-11 pm

Happy hours

Sunday: Closed
Monday: 4-6 pm
Tuesday: 4-6 pm
Wednesday: 4-6 pm
Thursday: 4-6 pm
Friday: 4-6 pm
Saturday: Closed

Delivery

Sunday: 4-9 pm
Monday: 4-10 pm
Tuesday: 4-10 pm
Wednesday: 4-10 pm
Thursday: 4-10 pm
Friday: 4-11 pm
Saturday: 4-11 pm

Takeout

Sunday: 4-9 pm
Monday: 4-10 pm
Tuesday: 4-10 pm
Wednesday: 4-10 pm
Thursday: 4-10 pm
Friday: 4-11 pm
Saturday: 4-11 pm

Dinner

Sunday: 4-10 pm
Monday: 4-10 pm
Tuesday: 4-10 pm
Wednesday: 4-10 pm
Thursday: 4-10 pm
Friday: 4-11 pm
Saturday: 4-11 pm

Brunch

Sunday: 12-4 pm
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 12-4 pm

Food & drink

Vibe

Guacamole

Nachos

Churro

Elote

Quesadilla

Margarita

By owner

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Reviews

Walking in without a reservation on a Saturday night, we were faced with a 1 hour wait.
Yet, thanks to the speedy service, we were able to get a table within 30 minutes.
The flags draped across the restaurant, accompanied by the fitting themed music in the background created a fantastic atmosphere that excited me for my meal.
I do wish there was slightly more light inside, as I dislike dimly lit dining.
I always want to see the delicious food I’m eating.
The service was fantastic, with our lovely waitress referring to us as “friends,” always greeting us kindly and checking in on multiple occasions.
We were served quickly after ordering.
I got chips and guacamole as well as chicken tacos.
Though I wish they served more guacamole, I still found it to be delicious: the perfect balance of lime and avocado.
The chips, while slightly overcooked, were perfectly salted, rendering the chips and guac as something unbeatable.
The chicken tacos were the perfect quantity of food, filling me up but not to the point of sickness.
The flavors were excellent, making the experience unforgettable.
My two friends who accompanied me got burritos and both throughly enjoyed them.

Owner response

Andrew, thank you for such a wonderful review.
Nothing pleases us more than to hear that our guests thoroughly enjoyed their dining experience at El Rey.
We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another 5-star experience!

Went for happy hour.
The food is pretty good.
Nice affordable place for happy hour drinks & light bites.
The corn was great! The service was amazing.

Owner response

Thank you for taking the time to share feedback on your recent visit to El Rey, Disha.
Our staff works incredibly hard to ensure our guests have the best dining experience.
We hope to see you back very soon and to earn that extra star!

I usually never leave reviews, but the food here was so good I felt compelled to leave one.
I’m a big fan of Mexican food and this place did it right.
The queso fundido with chorizo was the best i’ve ever had.
It was served with four warm flour tortillas as well.
We also got the campechano ceviche which was definitely unique and tasty.
The carnitas tacos were also so delicious.
I could immediately tell the corn tortillas were handmade fresh and the server confirmed it when I complimented the dish.
I also loved the cocktail menu.
I’m a big fan of mezcal and got a mezcal margarita that was perfectly mixed.
Margaritas are usually hit or miss in most places bc they tend to use cheap sour mixes that make them taste overly artificial but this one was fresh.
I also tried their old fashioned which has reposado tequila as well as mezcal which was a very unique mix.
Ambience was also perfect for a saturday night out.
Not too loud and lights and decor set the perfect mood.
If i didn’t live in NYC this would be a go-to place for me.
Definitely give it a try!

Owner response

Rebecca, 5-star experiences are what we strive for day in and day out here at El Rey.
Thank you for the great feedback and we'll hopefully see you again soon!