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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 |
I LOVE El Rey!!! – I always look for healthy places to eat. I really love El Rey. Their food is without preservatives and the coffee is fair trade. AND they actually have wheat tortillas. I really appreciate that everything is fresh. The orange juice is amazing. Their key lime pie is delicious...my favourite, hands down! It is better than the key lime pie I have found during my many trips to Florida. The staff is always friendly and service is quick. Also, in all locations I have visited, the restaurant is always clean. I us... read more
Taquero101 – I have been working for El Rey for 8 years and the only thing that my boss has been is loyal to me and my family. There is nothing dirty about this restaurant the only bugs and rodents are the ones that are outside our restauant. We keep it in prestine condition as you can see with our gloves. I am sorry that our boss likes to take a vacation once in a while (only human). CiCi2006 I feel sorry for you that you feel this way. It is sad that you characterize all of us latinos as illegal workers. The only things th... read more
In Response to Bad Review CiCi2006 – First of all, I love this restaurant, so sorry this is a bit deffensive.. Thats pretty funny how they (CiCi2006) said that El Rey Cleans up for the inspectors.....dont they make UNANNOUNCED APPEARANCES???? What a risk, going on here talking smack about the place that you work at .....during a recession!!! I guess some people have NO COMMON SENSE!! Good Luck Cici 2006, because no matter what, even after you leave (get fired) from El Rey, they will continue to make great food and provide gr... read more
Premade food at your service – Went to the new location on the katy fry. Ordered beef fajitas. The meat was overseasoned & tough. Everything is ala carte. I might try lunch but right now Ivan disappointed
Great fast food – I love this place. The lemonade is perfection to my tastebuds. It's not overly tart or overly sweet. I've had the grilled fish tacos - great. The shrimp tacos - also great. The steak sandwich - I'm lukewarm with the bread but the rest of it was great. I really like their fresh squeezed orange juice. The only draw back is that the large cup is about $5, which is the same as Jamba Juice but I guess I just didn't expect it. But the oranges they choose are sweeter than the orange juices I've had at Jamba. I lov... read more
Once upon a wonderful.....NOW...not worth mentioning......SO SAD!!! – I used to love El Rey......there was nothing better..........THAT WAS THEN............ My last SEVERAL visits to El Rey have SUCKED......... I normally don't complain about establishments publicly, but I feel it should be said. MAYBE EL REY WILL LEARN SOMETHING!!!!! Quality doesn't exist anymore..... Portions have been cut in HALF........ The Al Pastor was always the best in town, as was noted in a previous review..... Now its mostly FAT and the sauce is w... read more
Used to be good... now its El Rey, NO WAY – I have eaten at El Rey for about 5 years now. Recently, I ordered the usual fish tacos. The taco was thrown together, one of the tortillas was wet and fell apart, there was about 1.5 ounces of fish which was over cooked and tasteless; the cabbage was old and bitter. At one point, I would have said they had great tacos for the price, now it is doubtful I will go back. They apparently have become spoiled by the influx of urban dwellers throwing their money through the drive through a... read more
Nice place for a quick bite – Every time I go to El Rey I find something new to love. Recently, I've been ordering tortas--great sandwiches on great bread. I also love the fruit-flavored agua frescas. It's just a good place to get quick, cheap tacos and tortas.
Editorial Review – Traditional Mexican and Cuban-inspired tacos accompany tortilla soup, burritos and Cuban sandwiches at this informal counter service restaurant.
Frequently asked questions about El Rey Taqueria
How is El Rey Taqueria rated?
El Rey Taqueria has a 4.3 star rating with 2,372 reviews.
When is El Rey Taqueria open?
El Rey Taqueria is closed now. It will open at 9:00 a.m.
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