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El Rey
- Mexican
- Washington, DC
About this business
El Rey's structure made out of shipping containers is sure to catch your eye and offers a unique ambiance to enjoy Mexican fare. The retractable roof and back patio seating offer an excellent environment both for a date as well as evening out with friends. If you like tacos, try the Al Pastor or De Chicharron. Great drinks offered here are Margarita and Short Mexican Stiffy and sample the Ensenada if you are in an adventurous mood. Extensive list of beers are also available like Quilmes and El Presidente. Live music performa... read more
Location details
919 U St NW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
RecommendedBest shrimp tacos ever! I ate there twice in the 18 hours I was in DC, but it was packed and loud Saturday at 6 pm and very quiet at noon on Sunday, so pick your time based on what atmosphere you like better.
great atmosphere. helpful staff, even when it's really busy.
Love the food and the atmosphere
Overrated taco place doesn’t need rude bouncers. Go somewhere else.
Delicious street tacos and drinks.
Standing outside lined up like cattle. Never again! I would have left if it wasn’t for the fact that friends were already inside waiting on us so we could celebrate a birthday. Food was delivered quickly and taste ok, parking was horrible along with waiting in line. People at door, ride. Never again.
ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS A GOOD PEOPLE, GREAT DRINKS, GREAT PRICES, DOPE AZZ NACHOS!!!
This is a unique situation. I was victim of handicap discrimination. 3 of my friends were celebrating their birthday and me being the designated driver, tried to enter to take care of my passengers. There were two bouncers – a nice gentleman and a woman. The woman decided I was “too drunk” because I walk with a limp. I walk with a limp because I was born paralyzed and have a physical disability. So after this “bouncer” decided I was too “intoxicated” to enter the establishment, she immediately called the police. My partner t... read more
El Ray is a crap place. They wouldn’t let my boyfriend in because he has a limp. Apparently that constitutes him as “too drunk”. Little do they know, he was paralyzed as a child and that carries into his every day life because you can’t fully cure paralysis. I tried to tell to manager and/or bouncer woman this (I don’t know what she is, her job seems like a waste of time) but she shoved me off saying I was making it up and threatened me. This place is a sham. It doesnt deserve the business of people who believe in equality.
Frequently asked questions about El Rey
How is El Rey rated?
El Rey has a 4.2 star rating with 1,380 reviews.
When is El Rey open?
El Rey is closed now. It will open at 9:00 a.m.
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