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    El Rey Tacos

    4.3 (18 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    quesadilla with chicken, Taco carne asada, and guacamole with Guacamole y chips
    Candice K.

    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.

    Mike C.

    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.

    Taco barbacoa Panucho Yucateco Taco pollo adobado Esquites trufados
    Leslie B.

    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.

    Taco pollo adobado and Taco carne asada, Agua fresca: Jamaica
    Jessica J.

    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!

    Jeb A.

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

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    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.

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    Thank you for coming to El Rey Tacos Jeb! We love to serve you!

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    10 months ago

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

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    Hi Ricardo please let us know how the order went

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    Thank you Rebecca!

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

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    Thank you for your review Jack, we hope to serve you soon again!

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    11 months ago

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

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    Thank your for visiting El Rey Tacos Michelle!

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    We were sending off a friend and wanted to have them try something classic to NY so brought them…read morehere. Like was long per usual but it moved pretty well and we were at the front in time. Everyone we interacted with was friendly and fast/efficient. We ordered several carne asada tacos and quesadillas in addition to chips/guac. As always, everything was delicious - there's a reason they're so popular and considered one of if not the best tacos here. Similar type of location and layout as their other spots on the city. It's quick, loud, small, but efficient- quite fitting of NY. Always a good time and good food.

    You know a taco spot is going to be good when there's a line out the door! While we were waiting,…read moreyou could hear both locals and visitors talking about how amazing this place is, which only made me more excited to try it for myself. The hype was absolutely worth it. The adobada tacos were hands down the best tacos I've ever had. The homemade corn tortillas were fresh and flavorful, and the adobada was perfectly seasoned, juicy, and packed with flavor. I also tried the carne asada tacos, which were good but definitely overshadowed by the adobada. Each taco came topped with onions, cilantro, guacamole, and salsa. Just a heads-up--the salsa packs some serious heat! Overall, this place completely lived up to the hype. If you're in the area and don't mind waiting in line, it's absolutely worth it.

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    1.0 miMidtown East
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    I stopped in here while visiting NYC for a couple days with my 11yo. It was a great spot for happy…read morehour (frozen margs)!! The birria tacos were really good (or so my son said) but sadly the taquitos were terrible. They literally just had unseasoned shredded chicken (but serves me right for ordering something so basic). The salsa also tasted more like tomato paste than actual salsa. But again, the goal for this stop was a frozen marg(s) and that mission was accomplished and then were good . The atmosphere was also fun and lively and our server was attentive and never tried to push us out the door despite sitting there for a while!

    Unfortunately, this place had little to offer. The staff seemed uninterested--either they didn't…read morewant to serve customers, didn't want to be there, or both. The energy was flat, and that lack of enthusiasm carried right into the food. The menu needs a complete overhaul. I'm not sure if it's trying to be "different," but the taco options were unappealing just from reading the descriptions. I managed to choose the two best-sounding items I could find, and honestly, they were so bland I don't even remember what they were. The setup and decor were basic. This spot could be a fun hangout, but it would take a better menu and staff who actually seem to care. It feels like just another restaurant that's lost sight of creating an actual experience for guests. The lack of vibe is obvious--if you don't want customers, just say so. I'm giving 2 stars out of respect for the fact that people have to work for a living.

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    tán By Chef Richard Sandoval - Tuna Tartare* **

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    3.9(254 reviews)
    0.8 miMidtown East

    Incredible Ribs, they fall off the bone and melt in your mouth! The deserts are spectacular…read moreespecially the corn flan cake with caramel. Wonderful and attentive service And gorgeous out door ambience. Highly recommend.

    I had this place bookmarked for a while. Finally came for my birthday dinner. It was a rainy…read moreevening and I was hoping there'd be umbrella sleeves offered. I didn't see any but saw buckets for umbrellas. I opted not to leave it there since I didn't wanna forget or risk someone taking it. I took it upstairs with me. My friend had arrived and was seated. Apparently, they do offer sleeves because she got one. But the 3 people who were at the hostess booth failed to offer me one. The beautiful ambiance will get your attention immediately. It is a stunning space. The tableware was gorgeous as well. We waited for our last friend to arrive who was almost half an hour late before ordering (we thought she'd arrive sooner). Our server, Matias was gracious about it the whole time. What we ordered: Drinks: Passionfruit Margaritas & Mojito - we were happy with them. Tlayudas, Guacamole y Salsas - this was really good and a great option for the table to share. The homemade chips alone were excellent. Liked all the different dips. Guac could've used some cilantro and more acid/spice. Tán Ceviche - I loved this. Super fresh and great flavor. Could use a touch of acid. My entree was the Shrimp & Crab Enchiladas - This was pretty good. The sauce could've used some spice and some acid to cut through the richness. My friend ordered the Yellow Corn Soup as part of her meal and she did not like it. She said it was too sweet which I thought was strange. I tried a spoonful and I agreed with her. It needed a savory note and again, acid would've done wonders. Also, the crab was a bit fishy in this. She enjoyed her tamal though. I tried a touch of the sauce and it was delish. My other friend had the Quesabirria which she was also happy with. To sum up: Ambiance: 5/5 The space is undoubtedly gorgeous. Food: 4/5 Beautiful presentation on everything but each dish lacks an element or two to make it a home run. Staff: Wait staff 5/5. Downstairs staff (greeters/hostess) 4/5. Needs to be more on point like offering customers sleeves for umbrellas or pointing out the buckets to put them in. At some point through our entrees a group of 3 women were doing a 10-minute photo shoot by the stairway where our table was. Absolutely inappropriate behavior and a manager should've stopped it. Camera flashes all up in our faces while we're eating wasn't cool. Overall, still a great elevated Mexican cuisine option. The slight tweaks would make this a 5 star place for me. I'd return to try more things.

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    Beautiful plate but tastesless

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