El Vez Fort Lauderdale

At El Vez in Fort Lauderdale, the meal began with their classic guacamole—fresh and paired with perfectly crisp house-made chips. The highlight of the evening was their specialty, the Tacos Al Carbón, featuring beautifully grilled snapper and flavorful grilled chicken presented in a molcajete (clay pot) wrapped in warm tortillas and layered with fresh, bright toppings (loved the caramelized onions)! Every bite was delicious and satisfying, making for a fresh, generous, and enjoyable dining experience…special shout out to Vivian who was an outstanding waitress and very helpful!

Average Mexican restaurant along busy fort Lauderdale strip across the street from beach. We had the nachos which had very few chips, served on rounds pizza like tin and although tasty, was just too sloppy and soggy to eat beyond the outer ring. Tortilla soup was good with chinks of chicken, cheese and avocado. Steak tacos with flavorful but not too spicy steak, fresh jalapenos, tomatoes and onions. Rice and black beans as a side as well as the watermelon salad with fresh radishes, pickled cucumber and onions was very refreshing. Service fair given restaurant was not very busy about 7pm on a Friday night. Nice ambiance with heat towers scattered throughout the patio area that overlooked the strip and the Lauderdale beach. Update after response to review: I received a prompt reply to

Such a cool spot. Came for lunch- the nacho mama were AMAZING. If I were to go back I’d just get that to split , it was huge. Our waiter was so kind. Veggie tacos were killer too- and drinks were not syrupy which I love. 10/10!

Breakfast was a knockout — genuinely some of the best I’ve had anywhere. The huevos rancheros were to die for, and the French toast was pure comfort on a plate. Dinner, unfortunately, felt like it came from a completely different kitchen. I walked in with high expectations after that phenomenal breakfast, and everything just fell flat. The veggie carbonara was a miss — overflowing with onions and bell peppers, plus an odd sprinkle of green onions that made the whole dish feel confused. The enchiladas were fine, but nowhere near “I’d come back for this” level. They need to update their dinner game honestly.

What a great way to start our weekend trip to Fort Lauderdale! Everything was great- the Nacho Mama was such a cool and delicious appetizer, and the tacos (I got the Chicken Tacos) were full of flavor. Atmosphere was nice and our server was excellent. 5/5 will definitely be returning on our next trip