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El Rey

Item: El Rey
Author: Sharon Rigney

Cuisine: Latin, Mexican

10Best Says

This casual atmosphere diner pleases customers with its funky decor, delicious food, affordable prices and tasty margaritas. Join them for happy hour, which comes highly rated from regular patrons. Headed up by Stephen Starr, this venue has been impressing customers at lunch and dinner since the 1990s. Dive into delicious meal choices such as rice, refried back beans, corn on the cob, casual, chile en nogada, and chipotle bbq. Be sure to try the guacamole. Staff is also well versed on the food choices, and in addition to their dedicated gluten-free menu, can guide those needing gluten-free options to the choices that are best for them.

Address:

2013 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Phone:

215-563-3330

Website:

elreyrestaurant.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Sharon Rigney
Philadelphia Local Expert

Mexican: "Make a point of checking out their happy hour with great drink specials and tasty dishes."

Best for Mexican Because: This restaurant makes a point of trying to be a Mexican dive, yet it especially caters to those looking for a great happy hour experience.

Menu
- Huevos
  
  Rancheros
  
  Refried beans, salsa, and sunny side up egg ($9.00)
  
  Mexicana
  
  Scrambled eggs with salsa mexicana served with rice and beans ($8.50)
- Ensaladas y Sopas
  
  Sopa de Hongos
  
  Wild mushroom soup ($6.00)
  
  Chayote
  
  Corn, pickled onion, avocado, and lime vinaigrette ($8.50)
- Bocadillos
  
  Guacamole
  
  With tortilla chips ($10.50)
  
  Chips and Salsa
  
  ($4.50)
- Ceviches
  
  Camaron Azul Verecruzana Ceviche
  
  Blue shrimp a la veracruzana, garlic oil, olives, avocado, tomatoes, red and yellow bell peppers, and red onion and micro mix ($12.00)
  
  Coconut Campechana
  
  ($12.50)
- A La Plancha
  
  Chalupas al Pastor
  
  Four soft tortillas, 2 with salsa verde, 2 with salsa roja topped with pork, onion, avocado, and queso fresco ($10.00)
  
  Tostada
  
  Crispy tortilla, chicken tinga, and cotija cheese ($8.00)

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