El Presidente

"A truly original Stephen Starr restaurant, El Presidente draws its show-stopping aesthetic and culinary influences from the bustling intensity of Mexico City. Menu highlights include giant Oaxacan tostadas, red chile-marinated al pastor tacos, whole roasted cauliflower with ancho-pecan pipián, and pescado a la talla (whole striped bass). Additionally, try guacamole variations using rich Michoacán avocados. Playful drinks like the dangerous tequila, gin, and Campari-spiked Elephant in the Room and meme-worthy Wolf Spritzer make the bar a neighborhood water hole. Philadelphia-based STARR Restaurants group is also behind Union Market district’s stylish steakhouse St. Anselm and pint-sized bakery Bread Alley." - Emily Venezky

"El Presidente will bring one final bite of bold flavors on the 31st. Chow on the uni and blue crab baked oysters or adobado short rib with mestiza sauce while a live mariachi band plays from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. When the clock strikes 12, enjoy a complimentary tequila taste to welcome 2025." - Vinciane Ngomsi

"El Presidente offers a lively happy hour perfect for people-watching. Highlights include aguachile, tostadas, and a crispy whole fried snapper, perfect for making fish tacos. The atmosphere is enhanced by strong drinks and jovial bartenders." - Tierney Plumb

"El Presidente is a show-stopping Mexican restaurant in Union Market bursting with animated sharks, crustaceans, and peculiar one-eyed creatures set against red and blue walls. Needless to say, it’s quite over the top. Brought to us by the owners of Le Dip, it’s the perfect place to have a fun night out with friends, or impress a few out-of-town guests. Whoever you’re with, start by sharing the spicy blue-crab guacamole and the savory tuna tostada—actually, you might want to order a few of those. " - tristiana hinton, omnia saed

"El Presidente is a show-stopping Mexican restaurant in Union Market bursting with animated sharks, crustaceans, and peculiar one-eyed creatures set against red and blue walls. Needless to say, it’s quite over the top. Brought to us by the owners of Le Dip, it’s the perfect place to have a fun night out with friends, or impress a few out-of-town guests. Whoever you’re with, start by sharing the spicy blue-crab guacamole and the savory tuna tostada—actually, you might want to order a few of those." - omnia saed