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El Rey Taqueria
- Mexican
- Houston, TX
About this business
Don’t be fooled by the look or location. El Rey is not a corner fast food restaurant. Yes, it has a drive-thru, but take the time to go inside and experience the colorful and uplifting sounds of Cuban jazz mixed with the aromas of strong coffee and spicy marinades. The chicken rotisserie mesmerizes with dozens of birds hotly twirling to perfection. The warm Tejana Torta features that famous rotisserie chicken as well as guacamole, Swiss cheese, and chipotle sauce. And the Chicken Tortilla soup is a must packed with the... read more
Location details
910 Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX, 77007, 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 |
Decent – Pretty average for me. Nice quick service and clean. The sauces don't v any punch for me.
Breakfast! – LOVE the breakfast tacos...
Empanada Paradise – My secret little indulgence. I have been going here for years to eat all the things my trainer would never approve of. The tortilla soup is crazy delicious and I could eat the black beans by the bucket. I am getting hungry just writing this.
this is the one on bunkerhill – ok i dnt.knw. if corp.knows about it but never have i gone to a restraunt where the amount of drinks plus cost are not shown on a reciept George the manager told me that thatd how all there reciept come out.A friend and i went after work 1 day and he had 2 beers as i had ordered the whole chicken aka carte for 8.99 then tortillas corn to be exact so total was 14.59 but they were sepreate checks i saw my friend hand over a 5dollar bill for his drink then as i paid with a 20 i got back 4dollars ... read more
Cuban sandwiches at 3am are my plight – Living just a few blocks down from El Rey can be better than Christmas morning after a night out of dancing and worse than getting run over by a truck when it comes to hitting the gym later in the week. Their Cuban sandwiches are 100% authentic with butter drenched bread and plenty of friend meat pressed into a disturbingly small foil packet of calories. Prepare to feel satisfied and happy, yet guilty. Their ropa vieja is another highlight and will fill your taco with unforgettable joy... read more
Good Food – This place used to be awesome... they still go good food (some quality has suffered), but this is still the place to go to after a crazy night. They are open late... Food is good and prices are reasonable.
Citysearch Editorial Review – A high-traffic intersection in the Washington Corridor is the ideal location for this fabulous taqueria that serves it up fresh and fast for breakfast, lunch, dinner and post-bar-hopping snackage. It's the Cuban fusion that gives this Mexican joint its edge, with highly popular items including the Cuban taco (grilled fajita meat, black beans, plantains and a "touch" of sour cream) and the Cuban sandwich (ham, roasted pork, Swiss cheese and picides on toasted French bread). Try the signature El R... read more
El Rey ...everyday – Okay....so do I sound a little biased? It came naturally I promise. I tried out the El Rey on Shepherd a few years ago and liked it but only occasionally ate there. I just wasn't paying close enough attention at first. At the time I was not a vegetarian and expected; stereotypically to find breakfast tacos and the usual beef and chicken fajita fare. But one day I tried a fish taco...oh! I love that habanero sauce! Hmm ...what is this? Cuban cuisine as well ....plantains ...ah...I love those! Cuban sandwi... read more
Fresh food fast..... and it is actually fresh. – I have been a steady patron of El Rey since this summer. I just happened to want breakfast tacos one morning and by chance (or possibly fate) my regular place was closed for no reason that I know of. Needless to say from the amount of stars I decided to rate El Rey, my old favorite place lost my patronage. The breakfast tacos are fresh and you have a choice of fresh wheat tortillas, and they are very delicious. I personally love the Ranchero Egg plate, which comes with tortill... read more
Frequently asked questions about El Rey Taqueria
How is El Rey Taqueria rated?
El Rey Taqueria has a 4.3 star rating with 2,331 reviews.
When is El Rey Taqueria open?
El Rey Taqueria is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 9:00 a.m.
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