Great to back to eat at u street again after 2014. El Rey had the best birria tacos. The crispness of the tortillas and aromatic food.. juicy and delicious. The bartender Joel Cruz amazing. The manager Nicki was so amazing to came to talk to me. It feels in good care. Thank a lot for your hospitality
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Natalie Miller
Overrated terribly made overpriced Mexican food. People only use this place to get drinks. Can't believe they charge $18-20 for a quesadilla with meat in it. Get out of here with those prices. Could get a chicken sandwich, fries, and a drink at Roaming Rooster for less. Food was sloppy and this was the only Mexican place I went to where they actually make you pay to get chips and salsa. What a joke. There's way better Mexican than this place.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
Jaime Martinez
Amazing vibes and great food. Went there for the drag brunch on Saturday and had a great time
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Edwin Ramos
El Rey food was delicious. I got the surf and turf tacos and they were amazing. Yes, it is tiny on the inside but it makes up for it with the home made tortillas and fantastic food!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Christopher Deane
Great food but slow service when busy
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Leslie P Lenoir
Tuesdays is happy hr all day. The food was good. They have a dj, ambience is nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Nallely Moreno
I am Mexican. This place is not Mexican at all, they only played rap, not fun for Latin people.
Cj Brown
One of the best mexican spots in DC. The burrito is great and and the nachos are also very good. Drinks are fine.
Unfortunately my first time here, was my last time here. They have a security guard here that is clearly mentally unwell. I asked the bartender for a plastic cup thats bigger than the paper cup one for my friend who needed water. I was standing in the walkway by the bar talking to the guy so he can hear. By the way the speaker was right there for reference. Right when the guy and I finish talking I was about to move out the way but was met with security jumping in my face telling me to not block it. Keep in mind the man literally watched me and the bartender have a conversation. I was in shock and I told him to relax I literally was backing up if he gave me a chance. He then start yelling at me and moving his hands in my face . The bartender brings me back cup and tells me ignore him. Two men ( employees) watched another man (employee) verbally abuse me and invade my space and looked at me to be the calm one and not react. This experience was disgusting. Policy’s are in place to keep order but that doesn’t mean in force them in a dehumanizing way. I spoke to the manager and she told me she will talk to him and offered me free drinks / food. My nerves were so bad I couldn’t even eat. Shout out to my friends who empowered me and told me, its hard to do the right thing. This night showed me how unprotected black women are.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
Katherine Turner
Wheelchair accessibility: On one floor so very accessible
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 3
Stephanie Kindel
Always a great time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gabby “Gabby” Vinette
Staff is absolutely amazing. Every single of them. Kind, attentive, and seems like they truly enjoy what they do. I appreciate all of them. Best service on U st. Love El Rey & the delicious food & drinks. 20/10 recommended
Great to back to eat at u street again after 2014. El Rey had the best birria tacos. The crispness of the tortillas and aromatic food.. juicy and delicious. The bartender Joel Cruz amazing. The manager Nicki was so amazing to came to talk to me. It feels in good care. Thank a lot for your hospitality
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Overrated terribly made overpriced Mexican food. People only use this place to get drinks. Can't believe they charge $18-20 for a quesadilla with meat in it. Get out of here with those prices. Could get a chicken sandwich, fries, and a drink at Roaming Rooster for less. Food was sloppy and this was the only Mexican place I went to where they actually make you pay to get chips and salsa. What a joke. There's way better Mexican than this place.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
Amazing vibes and great food. Went there for the drag brunch on Saturday and had a great time
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
El Rey food was delicious. I got the surf and turf tacos and they were amazing. Yes, it is tiny on the inside but it makes up for it with the home made tortillas and fantastic food!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Great food but slow service when busy
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Tuesdays is happy hr all day. The food was good. They have a dj, ambience is nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
I am Mexican. This place is not Mexican at all, they only played rap, not fun for Latin people.
One of the best mexican spots in DC. The burrito is great and and the nachos are also very good. Drinks are fine.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Queso, Chips, Carne Asada, Thai Shrimp, Thai Shrimp Taco, Burrito, Steak Nachos, Birria Taco
They got decent priced food during happy hour and the atmosphere is nice! Great for casual nights out
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: DC Taco
Good drinks and good times always
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Great place and fast service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Quesadilla
Unfortunately my first time here, was my last time here. They have a security guard here that is clearly mentally unwell. I asked the bartender for a plastic cup thats bigger than the paper cup one for my friend who needed water. I was standing in the walkway by the bar talking to the guy so he can hear. By the way the speaker was right there for reference. Right when the guy and I finish talking I was about to move out the way but was met with security jumping in my face telling me to not block it. Keep in mind the man literally watched me and the bartender have a conversation. I was in shock and I told him to relax I literally was backing up if he gave me a chance. He then start yelling at me and moving his hands in my face . The bartender brings me back cup and tells me ignore him. Two men ( employees) watched another man (employee) verbally abuse me and invade my space and looked at me to be the calm one and not react. This experience was disgusting. Policy’s are in place to keep order but that doesn’t mean in force them in a dehumanizing way. I spoke to the manager and she told me she will talk to him and offered me free drinks / food. My nerves were so bad I couldn’t even eat. Shout out to my friends who empowered me and told me, its hard to do the right thing. This night showed me how unprotected black women are.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
Wheelchair accessibility: On one floor so very accessible
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 3
Always a great time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Staff is absolutely amazing. Every single of them. Kind, attentive, and seems like they truly enjoy what they do. I appreciate all of them. Best service on U st. Love El Rey & the delicious food & drinks. 20/10 recommended
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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