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: high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
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: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- De La Hoya - $16: traditional oaxacan style: roasted garlic, white onion, basil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, 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 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: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- “Magnificent” Muraco - $18: roasted pineapple, smoked bacon, jalapeño, white onion, cilantro Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tito Santana - $17: mango, red bell peppers, jicama, habanero & serrano chiles Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, 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, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Melted Manchego - $16: manchego cheese, sweet onions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian 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: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Tostadas - $16: serranos, avocado, red onion, chipotle mayo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna-Coconut Ceviche - $19: coconut-lime broth, young coconut, habanero Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Raw-Food, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Quesadilla - $20: seared queso mixto, smoked chile salsa, mexican crema, grilled jalepeno 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: 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, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $12: anchovy, garlic, baby gem lettuce, parsley, lemon Dietary tags: 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 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cauliflower Tacos al Pastor - $13: roasted habanero-cashew salsa, herb sesame ‘crema’, pickled red onions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Birria Tacos - $18: braised lamb, monterey cheese, red chile consommé 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: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Bean Enchiladas - $14: roasted tomatillo sauce, oaxaca cheese, pickled onions, crema 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taco Tasting Platter - $28: chicken, steak, carnitas, mahi, shrimp 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: 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Grilled Corn On The Cob - $7: lime chipotle, queso fresco Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Beans & White Rice - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, 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: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts - $8: avocado mayo, fresno chile Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Creamy Poblano Corn Rice - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Plantains Con Queso - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Choco Taco - $9: banana ice cream, dulce de leche, candied corn flake, whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Traditional Orange Flan - $8.5: custard, caramel, orange zest Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Churros - $8.5: cinnamon and sugar dusted doughnuts with Mexican chocolate dipping sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Tres Leches - $8.5: lime macerated strawberries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Passionfruit Sorbet - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Mango Chamoy - $7 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Kid's Menu
- Cheese Quesadilla - $12 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crunchy Beef Tacos - $12 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Dog - $9 Available at: dinner, lunch
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