El Rey

Philadelphia, PA · Restaurant

Rating
4.3/5
★★★★☆ 4.3
Reviews
20
Rank in Philadelphia
#2218
of 5546 restaurants
City Percentile
50%
rating percentile
Address
El Rey, 2013 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone
(215) 563-3330
Website
elreyrestaurant.com/?utm_source=GoogleBusinessProfile&utm_medium=Website&utm_campaign=MapLabs
Status
Closed · Opens 12 PM

El Rey is a restaurant located in Philadelphia, PA. It is one of 5,546 restaurants listed in Philadelphia. Its 4.3-star rating matches the Philadelphia city average of 4.2 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About El Rey

Home-style cuisine from Puebla to Veracruz and a well-worn roadside diner vibe come together to create this Mexican haven. Authentic dishes like ceviches, tortas, enchiladas and sopes, as well as tequilas, mescals and cervezas make for an upbeat meal... More

Hours

Saturday12 PM–11 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Amarilis Sanchez · Dec 2025

This restaurant is absolutely my favorite! The staff was amazing and so attentive with our orders. Hands down the best Mahi-Mahi tacos I’ve ever had. I’ll definitely be coming back regularly. I’m from out of town and honestly wish I lived closer—this place is that good! 😄🌮

★★★★☆ 4.0 Theresa Humanicki · Nov 2025

This is my first visit to El Rey. I was in town for work with a colleague and grabbed dinner. The decor looks like a retro restaurant and atmosphere has a cozy vibe. It was a Wednesday evening and the restaurant was about half full with the bar seats occupied. They offer a Happy Hour menu with apps and drinks from 4-6pm. I ordered the Hibiscus Margarita. It was more juice and ice with some tequila. The Guacamole, Salsa and chips were very good. I had the Chille Relleno (only one served) which is my go to Mexican dinner. It was served with Black Beans and Cilantro Rice. I'm used to this dish being served with Tortillas to sop up the sauce or make tacos. Overall, a good experience.🌮🥑🍹

★★★★★ 5.0 Cara Imperato · Sep 2025

We had a great first experience here and will definitely return. Guacamole & chips were amazing! Probably my favorite part! Fajitas and enchiladas were delicious - fresh and flavorful. And I loved the ambiance and staff!

★★★★★ 5.0 Alexis Sheetz · Dec 2025

El Rey is amazing—incredible chicken tacos, delicious street corn, and a warm, energetic ambiance that draws you in. Even before going inside, while we were outside reading the menu, someone walking by told us how amazing it was. The friendly hospitality lived up to the hype, making it an easy favorite.

★★★★★ 5.0 Sung T · Mar 2026

Great spot. The food was really good, everything came out fresh and flavorful, and the drinks were just as solid. What really stood out was the staff. We stayed past closing time and they never rushed us, never dropped hints that it was time to leave, and still treated us kindly the whole time. That kind of hospitality goes a long way. We’ll definitely be back.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

RestaurantBarBreakfast restaurantLatin American restaurantLounge barLunch restaurantTakeout RestaurantMexican restaurantSpanish restaurantTaco restaurant

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