El Rey Burrito Lounge

I had a very different experience than most reviewers. First, the atmosphere is great. I loved the shady outside area to include koi fish, although there was an annoyingly loud outside fan.

Second, our service was great in that it was fast and responsive. However, they brought out our main course when we had barely started on our appetizer, which meant our food was going to get cold. Our waitress said she would remake the food, which seemed highly wasteful and made me feel guilty. I’m not sure if she actually did remake it or if she just set it under a hot light. Unless a customer asks for items to be served together, it is terrible service to bring them this way.

Finally, maybe it is because I grew up in Texas, but I don’t see this food as anything authentic or high end or even that great. The queso sounded good on paper but it had a weird texture and was more cheddary than queso blanco. The fajitas were also quite boring. Fajita meat should consist of skirt steak. The tortillas were also quite meh.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 3

Fantastic, healthy meal. I was attracted to the fact that they have both tofu and tempeh as protein options. I ordered the Platter with tempeh and it was so good and healthy. It came with sweet potatoes, black beans, rice and guacamole. Yum!! Look how great it looks in that picture.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I love that their protein choices include tempeh, tofu and portobello mushrooms. I had the tempeh but the server told me, after I had finished eating, that the tofu is much better. I thought it was a great, healthy meal and everyone was very friendly. I think my dish was called "the platter". Skip the tortillas that come with it though, not that great compared to everything else.

The Tiki week menu is awesome. I will be bake for the next week!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Absolutely adored this place. Don't blink, you might miss it. Such a fantastic little place to unwind! Great music, good food, and fantastic staff!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Nastiest enchiladas I've ever eaten in my life!

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 2

Randomly in town and found this spot. Food was bomb! Service was great! Peach margarita was 10/10! Nachos could feed 3! Multiple tasty salsas. Entrance a bit hidden with trees but they have a funky light arrow situation by the entrance.

Cute spot with good seating indoors and outdoors. The vegan options come as proteins in the style that you want (burrito, taco, platter, etc...). The staff respects vegan orders so just clarify it when you order and you'll be all set! I had the tempeh platter with the Salsa Doña and it was superb. The beans and rice were good but the meal certainly worth it with the tempeh and sweet potatoes that stole the show. This platter could easily feed at two people or one very hungry vegan (me). The rest of the family enjoyed their food too and left with happy bellies!

Cute spot with good seating indoors and outdoors. The vegan options come as proteins in the style that you want (burrito, taco, platter, etc...). The staff respects vegan orders so just clarify it when you order and you'll be all set! I had the tempeh platter with the Salsa Doña and it was superb. The beans and rice were good but the meal certainly worth it with the tempeh and sweet potatoes that stole the show. This platter could easily feed at two people or one very hungry vegan (me). The rest of the family enjoyed their food too and left with happy bellies!

Cloverdale wouldn’t be Cloverdale without El Rey. The food, the drinks, the atmosphere, and the employees do not disappoint. Regardless if I’m sitting at the bar reading a book or enjoying a meal with friends, I know I’m going to thoroughly enjoy myself. Catfish taco, chorizo burrito, crystal margarita, craft beer, cheese dip - it’s all excellent. Dinner here is a staple for the community and one of my favorite (almost) weekly rituals!

Loved the place, many options although not labeled vg. They even serve Tofu and Tempeh as protein alternative.

We were in the middle of a 12 hour drive and needed some late lunch on the road, searching for some, good, fresh vegetarian food to sustain us. My wife found El Rey on a search and we stopped in Montgomery, not far off the interstate.

The trees surrounding the restaurant gave it a funky vibe and we sat down shortly after they opened on a Monday afternoon. We started with some queso that was just exactly perfect. My wife ordered portobello mushroom fajitas and I settled on a tempeh platter. My platter was loaded with black beans, sweet potatoes, tempeh, greens, corn, and sides of sour cream, guac, and I chose a smoky salsa. With tortillas on hand, I made myself several tacos and they were filled with flavor. My wife thoroughly enjoyed her fajitas. The platter was large enough that I took half of it to work the next day.

We were into Atlanta when it got dark and I realized that I left my Rx glasses on the table. My wife called them and they had found them and dropped them in the mail to us, refusing to accept payment for the favor.

We will definitely stop back in the next day we breeze through. Thank you, El Rey!

Let’s pretend we are Mexican ahhh restaurant

Rebecca was our server and she was amazing!!! She truly is a hard worker and accommodated us very well during a birthday group! Give this girl a raise ASAP! Such a friendly person.

Food - it was decent! I liked the catfish taco but it needed just a tad bit more. Maybe rice?? :) lots of salsa options. Some were not very good. But I did like the bean dip kind.

Recommend!!!

We had the Verde Margarita, yes, do it!!