El Rey

2013 Chestnut St, Philadelphia - 19103
432 reviews
Mexican
(215) 563-3330

My daughter, an adult who happens to be wheelchair bound, was at El Ray on 7/30, with a friend. There are no accessible bathrooms! They had quite an adventure getting her in so she could pee. This is so, so disappointing in 2022. I will be spreading this around anywhere I can. Did you ever hear of the ADA? I will be looking further into this. R. Krause

Went for Happy Hour which was incredible. The margs were great, the food was great, and the prices were perfect. The service was also incredible, everyone was so nice. Would absolutely go back!

Great food and great service! The margaritas and food were delicious and the staff were friendly!

They don’t adequately clean the outdoor seating area. Our table had a pack of ants crawling over the seat and table. We moved to another booth and there were less ants but they were still present. Everyone knows if you don’t clean food residue off of furniture ants will ensue. Also, we ordered chips and chorizo Queso and never received it. I didn’t realize it until after I left. Hopefully I wasn’t charged for it, but I didn’t look through each line item on the check before paying. So be certain that you get everything you ordered and check your bill. The food and drinks independently are good. The price point is a bit high but that’s to be expected for the area.

Server was so friendly and hooked us up with extra drinks on the end of HH. Food was delicious! We had the Tumbada and Cammarones and both were outstanding.

Great food, ambience, prices and the best spicy margarita in Philly. Staff is very nice, warm and welcoming.

Service was amazing. Was surprised the food was just mediocre

Superb service and relaxing yet unique atmosphere! And good food! Perfect setting for a lunch

Such a great place but there bar is never staffed appropriately so u wait ages for a drink. 3rd time there and hasn’t improved. Bummed because we like it.

Happy Hour (4-6 weekdays) was a great value! They were clear and helpful about Celiac-safe gluten free options and had a separate batch gluten free chips which they warmed up for us.