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    NKY Don Pollo El Rey

    4.3 (15 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 pm - 1:30 am (Next day)

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    Rick F.

    So late one night I decided to head to the gym. Didn't get very far cause I ran into this little gem first. I realized that this is a much better looking gem than the gym that I was heading to, so I figured hey, its closer and it doesn't require any membership. So I parked in front of this gem and was checking out all the amenities they had on the menu. There were tacos and pollo and tortas and quesadillas. I mean all the cool things where at this gem that my gym didn't even offer. And the tacos were just $1.50 a piece. Humph. So you know what I said? "To hell with my gym!" I commenced to ordering about a dozen tacos to take back home and share. Let me tell you those babies did not fail me. I was filled with excitement and the house was overjoyed with the taste and smell created from my new found gem. The energy level in the house was very high and there was joy and laughter and I was the hero for the night. My other gym just couldn't compare. Such a meager cost to bring happiness for the whole family before bedtime. The next day, after work and grabbing the kids, I returned to this new gem once again. (You know, to start a good routine as you should at a gym.) Once again it did not fail us and we were happy and full of energy once again. Workout and prosper.

    Plato Mixto $20 beef/chicken fajita, sausage, costillas.
    Renee P.

    I was super excited when I read all the great reviews. I just ate and now Im just utterly confused. Chicken was tender but salty with not much flavor. Costillas & beef fajita very tough and chewy. Had a pan fried flavor like its not grilled. Sausage is sausage. Charro beans bland. Rice was very tasty. Actually loved the spicy green sauce. That was good. Guess I'll continue my search for good grilled Mexican food in the Cypress area cuz this was NOT it. I'm talking Northside/Airline Drive good.

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    Vanezza S.

    Friendly, open late, and conveniently located. It's tucked away in the front corner of the Prime Mart/Exxon. They have a variety of food choices and beverages as well.

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    Waited 30 minutes for some horrible tacos. Don't recommend at all. Should've went to the taqueria and cooked it myself.

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    Home-cooked flavor! Quick and friendly service by all service members. Yareli was friendly and…read morerespectful. I loved how she approached me as opposed to my husband. Too many times the ladies tend to him and not me... she knew what was appropriate . This was a first for us! Small restaurant but didn't feel crowded, had a bar, seating was comfortable and place was clean. We loved our ceviche, cheese birria tacos and street fajita tacos mixed with chorizo on home made tortillas. They were loaded with meat! We took the dessert home (tres leches of course). Even the water tasted good! I had the watermelon margarita and it was made with real watermelon juice (no syrup) which I prefer because I don't like extra sweet drinks.

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    I am from Idaho and went here for the first time at the recommendation of my brother, who lives in…read morethe Houston area. I can't say I have ever had better Mexican cuisine in my life. This place is absolutely amazing! We started of with the Caldo Luchador soup. This soup was the absolute best soup I have had in the last decade. For lunch I had the Sonoran burrito and ordered a side of Mole. When I took my first bite It was like I was transported to Mexico City and I was eating at one of the cities culinary masterpieces. The Mole is imported directly from Mexico and is by far the best I have ever had. The service was spectacular. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone with a love of real Mexican food. I will certainly be back any time I come to visit my family.

    Where do I even begin? This place completely exceeded our expectations! From the moment we walked…read morein, we were impressed by the warm, attentive service. If you're looking for authentic Mexican food--not Tex-Mex--this is the place. As San Diegans now living in Houston, we've been craving the flavors we grew up with, and this hit the spot. You can truly taste the quality and freshness of the ingredients in every dish. The pork in chile verde was incredibly tender and packed with flavor, and the green salsa on the chilaquiles was absolutely delicious. We also ordered the menudo, and it did not disappoint it was rich, comforting, and full of flavor. One thing that really stood out was the owner, who stopped by several times to check on us, make sure we were enjoying every dish, and see if we needed anything. That level of hospitality made the experience even more memorable. The restaurant is clean, casual, and very family-friendly, making it a great spot for any occasion. We'll definitely be back, and we've already recommended it to our family and friends.

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