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    El Rey Taqueria

    3.3 (64 reviews)
    ModerateCuban, Mexican
    Open 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    giant burrito with beef fajita
    Scott R.

    Always wanted to try this place and finally did at lunch. We had the tacos and burrito within queso and chips. The service was the best part of our dining experience. The ambiance was dead nothing quite just a place to eat. The burrito was good with beef fajita and the queso was lukewarm warm at best and we were dining in!

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    Janet G.

    Gosh this place is soooooo good. The inside seating area was empty, except for one party of 4. But the drive thru line seems very busy. Which makes me happy bc this place is amazing. We got fajitas, which were really good. Fresh, hot, flavorful chicken and tender beef. The tortilla soup is my favorite. Hubby got the rotisserie chicken enchiladas. Hubby liked them a lot. The lemonade is by far the freshest place tasting lemonade I've ever had. I wish they sold it by the gallon. And the cantaloupe juice is the bestest! Also, as a side note, the kitchen is immaculate clea

    Christopher S.

    KATY, TX / CUBAN & MEXICAN / 04-02-22 / TAKEOUT LUNCH +The Havana Plate was delicious. It had a nice balance of stewed pork, vegetables, black beans, and rice. +The tacos were loaded up with meat. You can get traditional corn tortillas, flour, etc. +The kids enjoyed the chicken quesadilla. +They only serve 32 oz. drinks, so you don't have to think about what size drink cup you want. +Drive-thru available. -Wish there were some spicier sauces. The red and green sauces were okay, but not enough kick to it.

    Flour salmon taco & flour Cuban
    Michelle Y.

    My order of beef Cuban and salmon taco all on flour tortillas ended with 2 weird tacos on corn (I have corn allergies) there was no beef or salmon in either of the tacos. Only onions, avocado, mushroom and cilantro. WTH some vegetarian got my protein and I got some veg taco:(

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    Michael R.

    For the love of this Flavor!! I have been eating El Rey since I was a freshman in college 15 years ago I would stop by every morning for breakfast tacos downtown, they served them out of this little window. Was always My favorite part of the day here we are 15 years later and still loving every time I have an opportunity to stop by or see we treat El Rey quite similar to Buckys. You have to stop. My go to is always the Havana plate that flavor and mix with the onion and sautéed with black beans mmmm mouth watering. Their location are always immaculate and food is always fresh and hot! And served quickly. Enjoy!

    Liset D.

    Me quieren matar o mandar al hospital o que? you guys want to kill me or send me to the hospital? serving me raw chicken in my salad!

    Anne-Marie B.

    This was one of my favorite spots when I lived in Montrose and I'm super glad to see one opened up in Katy! Honestly, all I know about is the breakfast taco situation. I'm told they have a lunch menu too but I can't tell you anything about it - this is a go-to-breakfast-taco-spot in my household. This morning I got an egg and potato (+ bacon because duh) breakfast taco on a flour tortilla. The kind gentleman at the register suggested I include refried beans, which I was all about. It was a good decision, I assure you. I love their hot sauces - they're the perfect compliment to the breakfast tacos and, I'd guess, also a wonderful accompaniment to any of their other dishes. The dining area is also pretty rad - we loved looking around at all the decor from our seat at the [very long] bar while we watched a soccer match on one of their giant TV's. They also have an impressive coffee selection. I have El Rey's Cafe Cubano to thank for my unusually productive Saturday afternoon. Double-win!

    Ranchero plate , side of chorizo , 2 bacon egg and cheese tacos , lemonade , cantaloupe water.
    TYanna M.

    This food amazed me ! It was amazing , everything was well seasoned. The juices were great. Reminds you of a real good taco truck almost , but to have this quality of food at a chain restaurant is very impressive!

    Give this guy a raise!

    Had breakfast there the other day. I don't know about you guys but I love when they roll a burrito so that 5 different fillings inside are all separate inside the tortilla. I wouldn't want to have everything mixed up together so that I'm getting eggs, bacon, cheese, etc., all in one bite. I want to eat the eggs separately, then the bacon, then the potatoes.... You get the idea.

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    The menu is extensive, the food is excellent, and the restaurant is clean and well kept. Any choice you make will not disappoint.

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    I went there and I bought 5 Beef fajita tacos and I just got tomato's and lettuces I do not recommend this place at all.

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    Best lunch spot in Katy. Beef Cuban taco and fish taco are some of the best around - great salsas too.

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