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El Rey

Mexican, Vegan By Request

Worth ordering: Guacamole

Ask a server to walk you through vegan choices; one diner’s vegan friend ordered guacamole without cheese.

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Top tips

Ask about: uncertain ingredients

  • Good to know: Check how vegetable dishes are prepared and ask about available vegetables; one reviewer found the fajita vegetables limited and poorly prepared.
  • Ask about the speakeasy in the back; the GM showed it to a group of diners.
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  • Expect a lively, potentially loud dining room on Saturday evenings.
  • Ask about modifying a burrito, taco, quesadilla, or salad; a reviewer reported that dairy could be removed and guacamole substituted.

People mention

Tacos.

Good for

The vibe: groups

Praised for attentive service, friendly service and affordable.

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Also praised for lively atmosphere, cozy atmosphere and good value.

Good to know

  • Dinner, takeout
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About

El Rey pairs contemporary Mexican dishes with retro, faux-dive decor, old newspaper clippings, and a lively bar; reviewers mention guacamole, chile relleno, and cocktails. Vegan choices appear to depend on modifications—one diner had a server guide them to guacamole without cheese, while another reviewer reported a disappointing vegetable fajita, so confirm ingredients and substitutions when ordering.

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2013 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Opening hours

Monday
16:00–22:00
Tuesday
16:00–22:00
Wednesday
16:00–22:00
Thursday
16:00–22:00
Friday
16:00–23:00
Saturday
12:00–23:00
Sunday
12:00–22:00

the food

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How we rank

eating vegan

Poor vegan options

vegan options
Few · 2–3 dishes
menu
Not labeled
staff
Friendly
protein
beans

Ask about: Staff aren't always sure about ingredients.

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