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El Rey

4.2

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

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed
4.21,402 reviews
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Carl Raether 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

Great food, great service, great drink selection. El Rey has been open since 2014 I learned. As a DC native gone 13 years, to LA, I’m so impressed with this place. I’ll be recommending it to my friends who visit DC. I’ll be back for sure. 

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Lucas Villalobos Gonzalez 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

Good hang out spot for the bros 

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Robert Michael 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

Awesome food, drinks and atmosphere. I’ll be back. 

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Juvi Sandoval 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

I love the tamales, drinks, great to start the night before heading to the club 

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Jason Webster 
recommend  Recommended
7 years ago

Fantastic tacos, great atmosphere!!!! 

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Michael Wille 
7 years ago

Tacos were meh but the nachos were straight 🔥 

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Aisha Toprealtor Burrell 
7 years ago

Service and frozen margaritas were amazing!!! Can’t wait to go back!! 

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Timmy Foster 
7 years ago
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Tim Lewis 
7 years ago

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How is El Rey rated?

El Rey has a 4.2 star rating with 1,402 reviews. 

When is El Rey open?

El Rey is closed now. It will open at 9:00 a.m. 

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