Really tasty and a good selection of vegetarian options. I had a rajas con crema taco, hongos quesadilla, and an empanada de platano con frijol. The tortillas tasted really fresh, which leveled up pretty much everything. The rajas filling was creamy, and the mushroom filling was savory. The quesadilla really is just a taco with some cheese, so I'd probably just stick with regular tacos - it's not really worth the upgrade for almost $2. The sweet and savory plantain and bean empanada was pretty unique as well - great with the salsa negra and chipotle salsa that come with it. Everything came to about $17 and was prepared very quickly. There isn't a ton of seating, but there was some room when I visited on a Friday evening. Worth a try if you're in the neighborhood. read more

El Rey Tacos was such a great experience! The food was delicious and the portion sizes were perfect and super satisfying without feeling overdone. The atmosphere was open, inviting, and very clean, which I really appreciated. The staff was friendly, and I loved being able to watch the fresh tortillas being made right in front of us. They offer a great selection of sauces, and the fact that they have foil and plastic wrap available for leftovers is a major plus and such a thoughtful touch. I ordered the carne asada (steak) bowl with everything except pico de gallo on the side, and it was packed with flavor. My friend had extra corn, so I tried some of that too, and it was delicious. I also had the barbacoa (lamb) taco, which was very good! And the chicken from the chicken taco was so very well seasoned! We honestly wanted to order more, but we're saving a few things for our next visit. We're definitely going back and more than likely probably sooner rather than later! read more

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I appreciate the owner has reached out to extend a kind gesture to help undo the bad experience I endured on a previous visit. I wish our world was safer. The tacos are delicious! The space is take out friendly. read more

El Rey Tacos - quesadilla with chicken, Taco carne asada, and guacamole with Guacamole y chips - Tacos Near Me - New York, New York

The summer of tacos in NYC continues with yet another Incredible new taco spot, this one from the Casa Carmen team. Like a Los Tacos No. 1 (ordering style and menu) mixed with Taqueria Ramirez (taco quality and plastic plates). Probably too good for the neighborhood it's in (a few steps from Times Square), but it's an easy choice now over the lines you'll probably see at the nearby Los Tacos No. 1 locations. read more

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It's a little pricey for a taco, but the food is well worth it and the price to quality ratio is very solid for the neighborhood. Additionally, the salsa is always fresh, flavorful, and free. Eat-in or take-out, the service is quick, and for the corporate lunch crowd that frequent restaurants in the area the fast turn around time makes El Rey idea for an in and out lunch. read more

For those of you who enjoy Los Tacos No. 1 like myself, El Rey is for you. That said, if I have to choose between them, I would hands down choose this place because theirs are BETTER (my faves are the "Barbacoa" and "Panucha Yucateco") and their "Esquites Trufados" - aka truffle corn - is so damn delicious and flavorful it blasts Tacombi's corn out the water. Added bonus: They just added taco bowls to the menu so you can keep your hands clean. Woot! Brought to you by the same family that owns Casa Carmen, El Rey solidly delivers the same delicious food and outstanding service. So if you're looking for a quick and inexpensive food stop before a show or picking something for lunch in Bryant Park, I HIGHLY recommend this spot. You're welcome. read more

El Rey Tacos - Taco barbacoa Panucho Yucateco Taco pollo adobado Esquites trufados - Tacos Near Me - New York, New York

Came here because my friend and I were craving Mexican but wanted affordable filling food. I loved how clean and organized everything was. The menus were straightforward and translated into English. The salsa bar is also always appreciated. Everything is kept fresh and there's plenty of napkins and tongs and containers for salsas and limes. Now let's get to the food. My first round yes there were multiple round I got a Taco Panucho Yucateco which had slow braised shredded pork on a bed of black refried beans topped with pickled red onions and let's just say they do not skimp on the proteins! The corn tortillas are rolled and pressed fresh to order I do wish they were a bit thicker or maybe 2 tortillas to hold up all the meat, next I got a steak quesadilla with was just an opened face taco and the cheese was melted on the flattop but also soo delicious. I got the corn and I was pleasantly surprised with the truffle mayo it was topped with, perfect balance of truffle definitely different from traditional esquites. Next round I got a steak and chicken taco. All the meats are so flavorful and delicious not dry at all. I got the horchata and the watermelon mint agua and the staff was lovely enough to give me a sample of the Jamaica agua fresca which was also soo refreshing. You can tell the staff loves to work her and they were all welcoming and thanking you for coming in. Definitely recommend this place, I kept thinking about it the following day! read more

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This review is based on the pricing and meat I got for my tacos. Obviously I'm not oblivious to the pricing of food in midtown but this will be the last time I ever stop by a taco joint in this part of town. I ordered 2 lamb tacos *barbacoa* priced at $5.95 each - and a water - total came out to $17. SMH Let me start off with something positive which was the salsa station. They had different spice levels which was a cute little station. Now let's move on to the tacos - the tortilla was one thin tortilla unlike most Mexican spots that put 2. My tacos got soggy and fell apart because the tortilla wasn't strong enough to hold the meat together. The lamb was nasty and I LOVE lamb. But the flavor was not it. Service was fast as the establishment was empty. Other than that I was NOT feeling the taste NOR the price. Not gonna go back here. read more

Everything always goes well ... The food tastes amazing, price point is good value and the team is always nice and welcoming read more

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Delicious tacos. Among the better this LA transplant has had in NYC. The panucho is particularly good.

Absolutely unacceptable experience. I placed a delivery order from El Rey Tacos ($103.76) and never received my food. When I tried calling the restaurant the same night, no one answered because they had already closed--leaving me with no support and no delivery. The next day I spoke with Santiago, who acknowledged the issues and said a refund would be issued. It's been over a week, and no refund has been processed. Toast Support also confirmed that no refund was ever initiated on the restaurant's side. Between the lack of delivery, no communication, and no accountability, this has been a terrible experience start to finish. I would not trust ordering delivery from here again. read more

I've ordered catering from El Rey Tacos for my office in midtown and everything was a hit! Everything was super fresh and arrived right on time for lunch. The guac & chips are also great and love the veg options! read more

Just had a carnitas taco as a snack- wanted to try this new place. Delicioso. Staff super nice. Much preferred to Los tacos no1 I will be back!! read more

Best tacos in manhattan! Tortillas are amazing and everything is so fresh. Go to lunch spot in midtown.

This is slowly becoming my go to lunch spot! The carnitas is so good, great portion sizes, and quick. They also hand make the tortillas right there. read more

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Appearances...the taste was not bad but that is definitely not my idea of a quesadilla. I was picking up lunch. The food was served exactly how you see it with a piece of foil to cover it. I'm just old school expecting a to go bowl. Just not a place I would go back to. read more

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Delicious well stuffed tacos with homemade corn tortillas. They were better than Los Taco no 1 and far less busy.