Pretty good Cuban/ Mexican cuisine at this restaurant. I was hoping for a little more tenderness and juiciness of the carnita for my tacos, I used Salsa and that was sufficient. My husband's Cuban bowl was pretty good too, a little less on the salty side so we added salsa and some seasoning to it as well. Very fast service and a quiet ambiance. read more

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I've been to other locations of El Rey before. The one closer to my side of town closed around COVID I think so it's been awhile. I saw this one leaving Lowe's and figured I could go for a cantaloupe juice. The drive thru lane is pretty hidden. It's behind the building so just know it's there and it exists. I also added a small tortilla soup. I'm still cringing at the price but inflation personally victimizing me daily is just the norm now. The soup looked like a small amount but had a lot of chicken in it. I would have liked more avocado and corn in there as well but overall the flavor was really nice. They also served the tortilla strips in a separate container so you can add them in when you're ready and they don't get soggy. I deducted a star for the cantaloupe juice surprisingly. The whole reason why I went and it was super disappointing. It tastes like a ton of sugar was added, which was really unnecessary since cantaloupe is already naturally sweet. read more

You're down to 3.5 stars. Fix your food. I asked for a chicken taco and you gave me beef. Asked for a Rotisserie chicken bowl you gave me fajita. I hate the chicken fajita because it's always rubbery. So bad. And 25 min away singing back is not what I want to do. read more

Baby it's cold outside! And that calls for soup. Chicken tortilla soup to be exact. I have heard about how good El Rey's chicken tortilla soup was so I had to try it. I ordered the small one. It was almost $9 with tax. At first glance, I thought it was on the small side, however, it filled me up perfectly. They placed the tortillas strips separately. So no sogginess. At first I thought, mewwww, but then the more I ate, the more it grew on me. It had corn and some other small veggies. The chicken pieces were there and they were tender but I feel that they could have been more flavorful. Overall, soup was good, however nowhere near the best chicken tortilla soup I have had. The person at the drive thru was very nice and quick. read more

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Quick and yummy! Shared the cowboy queso and the beef fajita torta which had onions, peppers, mushrooms on it. That plus a soda and an espresso was $27. Not too bad for two people! read more

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Out for lunch with the wifey after church and we ended up here. Our friends said "you have got to try the chicken torta!" So guess what I tried? The chicken torta. It was delicious, I will definitely be coming back for lunch to get another, it was as good as advertised! Only small complaint I had was the red and green hot sauces that it comes with were not spicy at all. What good is hot sauce that's not hot? Fun fact- we ordered the chips and salsa, so I walk up to pick it up from the expo and walk Back to my table, to notice there was no salsa! I had to walk back and ask them for it, I didn't know you had to request it. Seemed odd to me. read more

El Rey Taqueria - Chicken torta, sooo good! - Cuban Near Me - Houston, Texas

What does a customer need to do in order to receive a correct order? I pay for cheese and or avocado online and pay an extra charge and this is the 3rd time my pick up order has neither. They are difficult to deal with on the phone and the portions are so small now it is very discouraging. If they do not fix these types of issues--it will NOT survive in this area. read more

Service was great! Drive thru time was fast and the tostones came out perfectly. Highly recommend this location.

BLAND is the best way to describe El Rey. Very disappointed with the taste of the breakfast burrito, even after adding their green salsa. The quality doesn't match the prices. My Café latte was about 4-5 ounces and served lukewarm. Minimum condiments available on the self serve counter. Burrito was serve in a basket with no sauces; I had to go back to the counter and ask for salsa. I requested their hottest sauce, which I was told was their green sauce and she gave me one small container (about a tablespoon) the I had to ask for more. The sauce was bland and no heat, didn't do much for the burrito. To be honest, I'd have been been better off at McDonalds with their breakfast burrito at less than half the price. Too many good mom and pop Mexican restaurants in the area to settle for El Rey. 7 Taco a mile or so away on Long Point at Campbell is MUCH better and they have true Mexican flavors. read more

El Rey Taqueria - El Rey Breakfast Burrito - Cuban Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I simply love El Rey - the Shepherd, Katy Frwy and 610 locations. I've always had the breakfast tacos - DELISH! - just tried the street tacos for lunch. Will always recommend for some quick, yummy tacos. read more

El Rey Taqueria - Cuban Near Me - Houston, Texas

This El Rey near the H-E-B in Bunker Hill consistently serves yummy food! The salmon tacos, the rotisserie plate, and the chicken tacos are on point. Love the food here, and it's inexpensive! read more

vourites and Cuban choices. This location is probably the nicest. The vegan Cuban taco is excellent. The espresso drinks are good and well. The fresh well prepared food and good friendly service make for good experience. The combination of good food, great service and a reasonably priced menu vegan choices great service read more

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You would think that staff that work a restaurant would know how to get an order correct. I literally ordered 3 Mexican tacos on Uber eats to my hotel..... Mexican tacos! Supposed to come with onions, tomatoes and jalapeños. But nope, lazy staff just didn't care to get the order correct so instead I was sent 3 tacos with eggs whites and potatoes. Granted, I did add potatoes and egg whites to my taco but never did I remove the onions, tomatoes and jalapeños. Also, y'all need to use seasoning!!! Bland a$$ tacos. DO BETTER!!! Also, anyone giving this place 5 stars definitely works there.... Or knows the owners. Do yourself a favor and listen to all of us who says the food is BLAND read more

El Rey Taqueria - "Mexican Taco" missing all the ingredients - Cuban Near Me - Houston, Texas

I like the food here but bathroom and service is still lacking. I stood at the counter waiting to order for a while. The guy at drive through said he would be with me later. He didn't help and 2 other ladies came to the counter and saw me but didn't help. Went to the bathroom to wash hands...still no paper towels or door with foot openers. Went back out and stood there to wait to be helped again with the lady still just standing at the counter. I was about to leave and go to Panda Express or Mods Pizza but decided to ask her is she could take my order. She finally looked at me so I went and ordered. There's lots of workers here and they look so unhappy like they do not want to take orders. Management probably could do with less staff and hire people who actually have customer service skills. Not sure why I come back here for tacos. Convenience and I do like their tacos...and the fact that they are next to Share Tea. If there's a boba shop next to Velvet Taco or Torchy's I'd prob go there instead. Their service and presentation is much more welcoming. Sloppy sauce= like the sloppy service. Food 3.5 stars. Service 0.5? So average it out is 2? read more

El Rey Taqueria - Sloppy sauce like the sloppy service - Cuban Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Few times I've and wanted to go orders, they always forget something. Not worth it for the amount you pay.

When in Houston, I always stop at El Rey for an iced latte and whatever I have a taste for. Memorial is my favorite location but they're all good -consistent no matter the location. read more

I cannot believe that since I've first started coming here about 15 years ago... that I have not taken the time to give this gem of a place a worthy review! Firstly, their cantaloupe juice is my fave! It's so good, I'll trek across town from West U for it! They may have very well just put a cantaloupe into a blender, but isn't that how things should be? Idk, maybe it's fake lol, but it sure tastes good! I love their menu items and the guys work hard back there to make it delicious! I love their tacos, plates, and really absolutely love the plantains. Man. My mouth is watering as I type. Probably bc I can smell it as I sit here waiting for it all! Anyway, this place is a great stop for a work day lunch, or a great bite after a long workout on weekend mornings. Delicious! read more

Ordered for pick-up. Taco Tuesday special. Grilled shrimp tacos with the red and green salsa - pretty solid. Looks like their recent price increase was around $2-3, so may reduce how often I go for TT. read more

El Rey bunker hill sold me BAD PORK Cuban sandwich and I got food poisoning!!! I cannot explain how SICK this place made me. I thought I might die from dehydration, vomiting and diarrhea! it was AWFUL. I was up all night with chills and sweats alternating as I threw up in my trash can while sitting on the toilet. Do NOT go here! I tried to call and then them but their voicemail is full! Inexcusable! This manager needs to be fired!!! read more

I visited El Rey today for the first time with a friend and very much enjoyed the Havana Plate I ordered! The food was super fresh and tasty, especially the pork and the plantains! I would 100% return and look forward to my next visit. read more

El Rey Taqueria - Havana Plate - Cuban Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I have been eating at El Rey for sooooo many years, I love this location next to HEB off Bunkerhill ! Allen definitely gives 5 star customer service! He is the first person I see when I arrive... always takes my order with a smile and kindness, this is definitely one of the best locations in Houston!!!! Food of course is always on point and super yummy of course!! read more

I came before work. I work at Memorial Hermann, so this is close to my work. I would pass by this place all the time going to other places. The drive thru has always had a long line. So I opted to go inside. I ordered the Cuban sandwich to go, it was good. I also ordered a side of rice which was also good. This is a busy restaurant so maintain your patience :) read more

I had stoped here for breakfast one day and I had the breakfast torta, so I came back to try it again. The breakfast torta itself is a 8/10. Not amazing but it is good. Great choice for when you want something simple. The service is always mediocre. The employees always seem to not enjoyed it there. The restaurant is always clean and I like that. read more

Some Authentic Cubano cuisine and Sabor Aqui!! Another chance location and just wandering in a strip center to find something out of the ordinary. Boy they didn't disappoint me and I had a Burrito Cubano Style......very tasty and loaded with two kinds of meat Chicken and Beef (I paid extra) with white rice and black beans along with plantains and avocado Handmade Big flakey tortilla rolled and stuffed to flavorful delight I sat outside because it's a beautiful night and wanted to feel the breeze on me while I ate!! Plenty of indoor seating in tables and some raised chairs with flat long barstyle accommodations. Vibrant Music and Decorative Oversized Islanders paintings along with classic black and white still photos of Cuba splattered all over the joint. Looks like this place does quite well from the constant flow of traffic both in sit-down form and drive thru services.... Very casual atmosphere and terrific Cubano comida! Bein Hecho y Saboristo!! read more

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The Food was great, the service was good, and ambiance ... I did have to go inside when they overcharged me but were polite about it. I got the taco platter. It was really yummy read more

The food is good I definitely prefer taco trucks but there aren't many taco trucks near me so I go here for quick fix for tacos. I usually order the el pastor tacos, since el pastor is my favorite meat to get. They have plantains on the side that you can order and they're pretty good! The portions they give for chips is good as well. They give a red and green sauce to dip. This visit I went with my dad and ordered a plate. I got steak and the meat was dry, I had to add sauce to make up for the dryness. The portions are good! I ate all of my food and was satisfied. My dad couldn't finish what he ordered and asked me to finish it for him! The price for the lunch deals is good in my opinion. I feel like $15 for a plate of food is becoming the norm read more

El Rey Taqueria - Cuban Near Me - Houston, Texas

This El Rey location is on my way home and I stop by a couple of times a month to pick up dinner. Locations vary and this one is generally good though I'm learning that what you order matters a lot. I'm a big fan of the tortilla soup - flavorful, abundant tender chicken, a little heat - for example, and get tacos a little less frequently. Many tacos are good but I'll avoid the rotisserie chicken from here on out. Every bite of my recent rotisserie chicken tacos had bits of bones and cartilage intermixed with the meat. Very unpleasant though the flavor was good. read more

HIGHLY RECOMMEND! I would like to thank their GM Devin. He made our experience memorable and special due to my friend's birthday. I was told he works at this location and also the Heights. Thank you, Devon for making my friend first time experience a fun one. We need people like him who are dedicated, respectful, caring to every guest who walks into these restaurants. He was also extremely professional. Thanks again, and hopefully you will get promoted doing what you do. read more

Food was good but I paid 17 dollars for the giant burrito Mexican style never again it was all rice it hardly had any meat maybe 4-5 little pieces read more

First time being here and the breakfast torta was delicious.I'll definitely be back again to try other menu items . read more

El Rey Taqueria - Breakfast torta - Cuban Near Me - Houston, Texas

Well cared for chain. We enjoyed a slow cooked beef platter w plantains, beans & rice, flavorful. Grilled Tilapia torta, w cabbage and tortilla strips pretty good but holds no candle to the torta Mecca on Bingle. Interiors: love the plentiful framed photos of Hemingway & Cuba!! The fishing, transportation in and out of Havana. Romantic architecture shots. Music upbeat and ready for a party. Workers kind and working diligently. Seating in plentiful. Busy takeout. Prices are moderate but kind of expensive for iced coffee drinks, but reflect the Tony neighborhood & strip shopping center, no doubt. Social distancing & mask required. It's the new norm, folks! read more

We come here for the breakfast burritos. They are huge and taste really good. Here's my only complaint. You ever ate a burrito and only got one element of the burrito? For example: You took a bite and got all cheese and nothing else? Or took a bite and got all bacon? That is sooooo annoying. I ordered a burrito for a reason, if I wanted to eat everything separately I'd order a breakfast plate. Please equally distribute the elements of the burrito. One half was all eggs and beans. The other half was all cheese, potatoes and bacon. Not cool.. Despite that, not bad. Will return. Oh! And we bring our own bottled hot sauce because they don't have any. :-) read more

El Rey Taqueria - Breakfast Burrito..Eggs, Cheese, Bacon, Potatoes & Beans - Cuban Near Me - Houston, Texas

Consistently good tacos and tortas. The queso is hit or miss. Typically quick for carry out orders placed online. Diner vibe for dine in. Desserts are overpriced read more

Love the fish tacos and cantaloupe drink The black beans and rotisserie chicken on my second favorite along with the lemonade. read more

El Rey Taqueria - Cuban Near Me - Houston, Texas

I felt the food was Great! Customer service was excellent. Fast service and the tacos were filling

I normally really like this restaurant. I went the other day for lunch spent 66.00 dollars of food and left a generous tip. I got three large burritos with steak and a large soup and flan. My burrito had little to no meat, I asked another person later how was it and if it had meat in there, they said not much. Since I did not see it, I really can not say. Basically I eat a rice burrito. I called them the next day spoke to Juan who is a manager, and I said no meat and would like a replacement for mine. He said I should I brought it back, seriously, I ate it, I had no time. He spoke to his general manager on phone and they said nothing they can do. One burrito made right would of saved a customer, but such the lack of customer service and doubting my complaint. I am not sure I will be back. I did leave my number for GM but never got a call read more

I came here for the first time and ordered a Cuban sand-which. It was the first time I've been disappointed by a sand which. It was hot but it just was not good. It also left a weird taste in my mouth and I felt a bit nauseous afterwords. The table I sat at also smelled funky so that is probably another contributing factor to my symptoms. I am a little disappointed with my visit read more

Words of advice: If you want your order to come out right, bypass the drive thru and go in, and check your order before leaving. This has been a problem with this location for years. Nothing's changed. read more

Do not understand why their DT is so slow, every single time you go it takes a long time to get your food, I don't even know if they take this long inside as I try to avoid coming here as much as I can. It's embarrassing because the people behind you think you're ordering food for an army when you only ordered a plate and a drink. Their rotisserie chicken is really good that's why they get 3 stars, and that's the reason why I keep putting myself through the torture. Make sure you look at your bag before you leave the window and look at your receipt as they have put the wrong order in. Maybe someday they will get it together... read more

As a Cuban, I have to say this isn't it. HOWEVER, the food quality was decent considering the price, the portions are reasonable, and overall it was a good experience. Restaurant was clean and I can't really complain beyond saying a "Havana Plate" should not be served with Tortillas. read more