Madison R.

Beautiful ambiance with lots of space and light. We loved it when the windows opened to really take in the city view. The tacos were also great and we'll absolutely be back to have them again. My spritz was filled to the very brim which is always appreciated and tasted so good!

Ashley L.

Came here for food and drinks after the Rittenhouse row festival and it did not disappoint! I am always a fan of this place when it's nice out because it's one of the only rooftops that feels casual with affordable prices! I love the vibe on top and the service was great. Had a margarita with tajin rim and it's was perfect (not too sour not too sweet) - it felt refreshing. Shared chips and salsas which were great. My favorite was the verse and lime crema. For my tacos, I got one chicken tinga and one al pastor! I liked that they came on blue corn tortillas which i thought was different!

Ali C.

We came here for lunch and it's worth it for the views! You get a rooftop view of the city! The food was okay, nothing too special. Our waiter was very helpful and the food came out fast. Keep in mind, on Sundays they only take reservations

Kimberley W.

El Techo is a vibe. The tacos were absolutely delicious, especially the shrimp tacos--perfectly cooked and packed with flavor. Service was quick and efficient, which I really appreciated. I also loved that even though I was dining with a group, I was able to pay for my own food easily--such a thoughtful and convenient touch. The dim lighting and sexy, elevated ambiance made it a great spot for a night out. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in Philly.

Payal P.

Went to El Techo, I really like how they open the rooftop of this restaurant. It was nice to have this on a nice spring day. The food was pretty basic in my opinion. I had the chicharron, guacamole, and cauliflower taco for my appetizers/entrees. The chicharron was so big. There was a lot of it. I really liked how it came with a lot of sauce as well for dipping (the sauce was cilantro based). The guacamole was very basic. I liked the cauliflower taco. It was very unique, in my opinion. The standout feature of this restaurant was definitely the popsicles. Don't sleep on the popsicles! I had the chocolate banana popsicle. It was absolutely delicious.

Sara B.

Rooftop views, cocktails and tacos. You really can't go wrong, and I was glad that we visited El Techo on an unseasonably hot day in October. They have a fun take on an Aperol spritz that was infused with mezcal and lavender. Sign me UP. Hubs got a margarita and also really enjoyed it. We had some chips, guac and tacos and everything was delicious. Tacos are little, so order a few if you are hungry. The vibes were great here, and you get some nice views of the city. Ten outta ten rooftop experience in Center City.

Jerry P.

I ventured up eleven floors to the top of the Motto by Hilton in Rittenhouse Square, not out of curiosity or hope, but because someone once told me that rooftop bars are supposed to be enjoyable. That person owes me thirty-four dollars and an apology. To reach El Techo, you must first stand in line in the lobby of a different restaurant called Condesa. There, a hostess doles out elevator access like she's guarding a Cold War bunker. This might make sense if I weren't staying in the hotel. But I was. Still, I waited. Hotel keys mean nothing in this brave new world. When we arrived on the roof, the sun greeted us with the enthusiasm of an angry god. The space looked nice in the way showrooms look nice, carefully arranged and entirely inhospitable. There was little shade and many surfaces seemingly designed to reflect sunlight directly into your retinas. I ordered a drink called the Mango Mango. It promised rum, lime, ginger-agave syrup, and tajín. What it delivered was a watery whisper of citrus sadness. The rim was the best part, and that rim was store-bought. My wife ordered a spicy margarita. It cost an extra dollar to make it "spicy," which apparently meant placing a single slice of jalapeño in the glass like a souvenir from a better bar. It tasted like a marketing meeting in liquid form. The staff was kind, but very slow, like a dream where everyone is moving through molasses. We finished our drinks and fled before the heat could finish baking our brains. We were there for maybe twenty minutes. The drinks were forgettable. The views were mediocre. The sun was unforgettable. I give El Techo two stars, one for effort and one for the tajín. Neither belongs to the bartender.

Noelle W.

I had a great time with friends on a Wednesday evening for dinner in November. It was actually kind of quiet and cozy. The menu and ordering was through a QR code at the table, which was easy to navigate. I got a spritz which actually had a kind of unexpected smoky taste but was refreshing. We shared the guac and chips which was very delicious, and I got a cauliflower and a shrimp taco which were both SO good. We had a great time!

Kristine S.

Guess I should not complain much as I had gift cards to use given to me by the Motto as part of their Elite program. The bar/ restaurant is located in the top floor of the Motto Hotel. I had $75 dollars worth of gift cards to use so thought it would be fun on our last night to view the city lights. The views are amazing and beautiful and that is about the only nice thing I can say. Everything here is Self serve... You order and pay through app... Drinks are limited, small and costly. I ordered a glass of sparkling wine/Champagne that was flat not a bubble to be seen and seemed like it was the dregs of a bottle that had been left open for a while. The expresso martini was tasty but small. What got me was the cost and all the extra fees. I ordered nothing from kitchen but was charged a kitchen service fee, because I used gift cards from Hotel was charged a fee for that. To have most of the gift cards used for two drinks was insane with the one drink being so bad I could not drink made it worse. Getting assistance with drinks was difficult at best due to the lack of service. There are other lovely bars with a view that would be better and definitely friendly on your pocket than this one.

Chris L.

Came here during happy hour time. Not sure if they have dedicated happy hour menu but definitely worth visit and going to rooftop for great ambiance. You can order everything on your phone and also pay that way which is very nice and food came out quick.

Andrew K.

Came for brunch. The space itself is cool: you take an elevator to the 11th floor and you're transported to a rooftop restaurant. The roof is retractable so could be a nice option when warmer (it was closed when we went). We got all the salsas (free chip refills!) which came with a surprising amount of options, so that was nice. The barbacoa tacos were fine, nothing special but standard (the tortilla tore a little easier than I would have expected so a bit hard to eat). The chorizo rojo hash was delicious. A solid amount of chorizo with a delightful sauce. The menu didn't have a ton of things outside of barbacoa tacos that I was interested in so I was surprised to have enjoyed this as much as we did. The drinks were fine-standard margarita with a tajin rim. The service was a bit slow. We were one of two tables and it took a strange amount of time to get napkin refills, water, and the check.

Dee K.

First and foremost ! Monica was absolutely amazing! She suggested wonderful tasty margaritas! Her service was above and beyond! Now that we moved here from California, this will be our go to brunch spot! On a separate note The music doesn't match the vibe I almost felt like I was in an airport terminal E for exit.. it's loud but if they chose better music I think it would make me wanna catch another flight and stay longer Service was great though

Michelle E.

Fun space for drinks and lights and seating inviting. Fish tacos were crispy but portions were somewhat small