El Vez – Mexican
Bathed in neon glows and eclectic kitsch, this high-energy destination pulses with a festive spirit that transforms every meal into a vibrant celebration of Mexican culture. Zesty aromas of sizzling taquitos and fresh cilantro waft through the air as the kitchen turns out artfully plated classics, from creamy avocado toast to hearty breakfast burritos bursting with bold, spicy flavors. The experience is rounded out by a playful cocktail program that invites diners to linger in the electric atmosphere, where time-honored culinary traditions meet a modern, punchy flair.
121 South 13th Street, 19107 https://elvezrestaurant.com/Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at El Vez
Dairy-Free at El Vez
El Vez in Philadelphia has 12 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including De La Hoya, Yokozuna and Chips & Salsa. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at El Vez
El Vez in Philadelphia has 8 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including De La Hoya, Yokozuna and El Vez “The Original”. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at El Vez
El Vez in Philadelphia has 25 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grilled Corn On The Cob, De La Hoya and Yokozuna. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at El Vez
El Vez in Philadelphia has 8 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Carnitas Tacos, Steak Quesadilla and Sweet Corn and Poblano Empanadas. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at El Vez
El Vez in Philadelphia has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mango Chamoy, Queso Fundido con Carne and Watermelon Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at El Vez
El Vez in Philadelphia has 7 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including De La Hoya, Chips & Salsa and El Vez “The Original”. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at El Vez
El Vez in Philadelphia has 19 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grilled Corn On The Cob, De La Hoya and Churros. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at El Vez
El Vez in Philadelphia has 12 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including De La Hoya, Yokozuna and El Vez “The Original”. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at El Vez
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Taco Tasting Platter | 37.5 g | 104.8 g |
| Breakfast Burrito | 102 g | 62.5 g |
| Enchiladas Mixtas | 0 g | 52 g |
| The El Vez Burger | 31.7 g | 45.6 g |
| Mexican Chopped Salad | 44.8 g | 39.3 g |
| Crunchy Beef Tacos | 42 g | 36.4 g |
| Watermelon Salad | 12.4 g | 36 g |
| Steak Tacos | 8 g | 34.8 g |
| Nacho Mamma | 21.6 g | 34.6 g |
| Taquitos Divorciados | 32 g | 31.8 g |
| Yokozuna | 36.2 g | 30.3 g |
| Chicken Enchiladas | 30.3 g | 29.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
- Friday
- 11:30 AM - 12:00 AM
- Saturday
- 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM
- Sunday
- 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the appetizing dishes and perfectly sized portions, frequently highlighting the satisfying nature of every meal. Celebrated for its inviting space and memorable atmosphere, guests praise the warm, knowledgeable service that ensures a seamless and welcoming dining experience.
Menu
Brunch Specialties
- Huevos Rancheros - $14: two fried eggs, black beans, avocado, chorizo, salsa mexicana, cilantro, ranchero sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Avocado Toast - $13: toasted torta roll, el vez classic guacamole, hard boiled egg, fresh fruit & honey Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Breakfast Burrito - $13: scrambled eggs, diced potatoes, bacon & chihuahua cheese, with baby arugula salad Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Taquitos Divorciados - $16: fried egg, chorizo, potato, salsas verde and roja Available at: breakfast, brunch
Guacamole
- El Vez “The Original” - $16.5: tomato, onions, jalapeño, cilantro, lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- De La Hoya - $16: traditional oaxacan style: roasted garlic, white onion, basil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- “Bazooka” Limon - $18: goat cheese, chile flake, pistachio, roasted tomato Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yokozuna - $22: yellowfin tuna, yuzu, fresno chile, watermelon radish Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- “Magnificent” Muraco - $18: roasted pineapple, smoked bacon, jalapeño, white onion, cilantro Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Renal, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tito Santana - $17: mango, red bell peppers, jicama, habanero & serrano chiles Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers
- Chips & Salsa - $10: tomatoes, red onions, jalapeños, lime, fresh corn tortilla chips, salsa roja & salsa verde Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Melted Manchego - $16: manchego cheese, sweet onions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nacho Mamma - $17: queso mixto, black beans, salsa ranchera, sour cream, pickled red onion & jalapeño Available at: dinner, lunch
- Macho Nachos - $20: nacho mamma with choice of chicken or chorizo Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Corn and Poblano Empanadas - $13: oaxaca cheese, peanut salsa verde Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Queso Fundido de Hongos - $14: roasted mushroom and shallot, poblano-chile purée, epazote, salsa roja Available at: dinner, lunch
- Queso Fundido con Carne - $14: melted mexican cheeses, rojo chorizo Dietary tags: Low-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Aguachile Verde - $17: tomatillo, avocado, cucumber Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Tostadas - $16: serranos, avocado, red onion, chipotle mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna-Coconut Ceviche - $19: coconut-lime broth, young coconut, habanero Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Raw-Food, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Quesadilla - $20: seared queso mixto, smoked chile salsa, mexican crema, grilled jalepeno Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Quesadilla - $16: achiote marinated chicken, chihuahua cheese, tomatillo salsa & pickled jalapeño in a corn tortilla Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Open Face Shrimp Quesadilla - $16: 3 cheese blend, tomatoes, pasilla sauce, pickled jalapeños, avocado espuma Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Bean Tlayuda - $13: crispy corn flatbread topped with refried black beans, oaxaca cheese, avocado, jalapeño, lettuce & salsa roja Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups & Salads
- Mexican Chopped Salad - $14.5: romaine, pepitas, tomatoes, chayote, corn, black beans, queso fresco, crispy tortillas, lemon-avocado dressing or cumin-lime vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $12: anchovy, garlic, baby gem lettuce, parsley, lemon Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tortilla Soup - $10: chicken, avocado, crunchy tortillas, crema fresca, queso fresco Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Tacos & Enchiladas
- Steak Tacos - $17: roasted tomatillo-chipotle salsa, pico de gallo Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tacos - $15: chihuahua cheese, avocado, tomatillo & tomato salsa, crema Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Mahi-Mahi Tacos - $17: red cabbage, avocado, chipotle pepper remoulade Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cauliflower Tacos al Pastor - $13: roasted habanero-cashew salsa, herb sesame ‘crema’, pickled red onions Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Birria Tacos - $18: braised lamb, monterey cheese, red chile consommé Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnitas Tacos - $15: pork confit, diced white onion, cilantro, salsa verde cruda Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Cod al Pastor Tacos - $19: morita aioli, limey cabbage, grilled pineapple Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baja Shrimp Tacos - $16.5: negra modelo beer batter, cabbage, pico de gallo, cremayo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Bean Enchiladas - $14: roasted tomatillo sauce, oaxaca cheese, pickled onions, crema Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Short Rib Enchiladas - $18: chocolate mole, sesame, onion, crema Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Enchiladas - $16: crema fresca, radish, cotija cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Enchiladas Mixtas - $23: chicken, short rib, black bean with traditional garnishes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taco Tasting Platter - $28: chicken, steak, carnitas, mahi, shrimp Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Carne Asada - $28: grilled flat iron, creamed corn & jalapenos, tomatillo escabeche, guajillo steak sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Red Snapper a la Veracruzana - $24: green rice, olive-caper sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- The El Vez Burger - $17.5: 8 oz. patty, smoked poblano aioli, lettuce, tomato, avocado, chihuahua cheese, brioche bun Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada Burrito - $18: grilled steak, black beans, cilantro-lime rice, salsa roja, guacamole, jack and cheddar cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Grilled Corn On The Cob - $7: lime chipotle, queso fresco Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Beans & White Rice - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Refried Beans - $4.5 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Watermelon Salad - $8: queso fresco, pepitas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts - $8: avocado mayo, fresno chile Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Creamy Poblano Corn Rice - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Plantains Con Queso - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Choco Taco - $9: banana ice cream, dulce de leche, candied corn flake, whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Traditional Orange Flan - $8.5: custard, caramel, orange zest Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Churros - $8.5: cinnamon and sugar dusted doughnuts with Mexican chocolate dipping sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Tres Leches - $8.5: lime macerated strawberries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Passionfruit Sorbet - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
- Mango Chamoy - $7 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Kid's Menu
- Cheese Quesadilla - $12 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crunchy Beef Tacos - $12 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Dog - $9 Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about El Vez
- Is El Vez dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. El Vez has 12 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including De La Hoya, Yokozuna and Chips & Salsa.
- What can I eat at El Vez on a dairy-free diet?
- De La Hoya, Yokozuna and Chips & Salsa carry the dairy-free tag, out of 12 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does El Vez have vegan options?
- Yes. 7 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including De La Hoya and Chips & Salsa.
- Is El Vez gluten-free?
- 8 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at El Vez?
- Taco Tasting Platter, at roughly 104.8g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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