We were loyal customers for over three years, frequenting the establishment almost every week,…read moreespecially during happy hours. However, our experience took a turn when the new management took over. Initially, the new owner and management were great, and we continued to return, even recommending friends to join us. However, things changed when they updated the menu and handed out an outdated version upon placing an order. To our surprise, we were shocked by the noticeable price increases upon checking out. We questioned the correction, but instead of addressing our concerns, we were simply given the new menu with the updated prices. I'm certain that we had received the old menu before the price changes. By the way, happy hour is until 5 p.m. compare to other restaurants it's until 7 p.m.

Great prices and food and location! Happy hour drinks are…read morestrong yet cheap ($6). Tacos are SO GOOD and cheap, especially on Tuesdays. (Only certain tacos are available at the Tuesday special price, and none are vegetarian so I don't bring any of my vegetarian friends here on Tuesdays). The guacamole and hot sauces are delicious too. Gluten- sensitive- friendly: corn tacos and chips Tuesdays do get busy so you may want to go early. There's may be a long wait for food, or it will come out super quick. There aren't many staff there at once even on Tuesdays. Occasional language barrier, sometimes the staff doesn't understand English so may need to have Google translate app ready!

I had bookedmarked Nenes Taqueria in Astoria without knowing it had a Brooklyn location as well…read more Based on reviews, I knew I had to try their Birria so we opted for the Birria Deluxe, which came with a taco, a empanada, a mulita, and consume. We also ordered a lengua and adobada taco to sample as well as a horchata. There was plenty of seating in the outdoor/ indoor area in the back of the restaurant. Everything came out quickly and was super fresh. We loved that there was a toppings bar for sauces, onions, pico de gallo, and radish. My favorite was the Birria mulita, which was super crispy and flavorful. It was of course the messiest to eat but it was worth it. The Birria empanada was super unique and crunchy. I enjoyed dipping this into the consume a lot. The tacos were also quite good as we loaded them up with sauces. Lastly the horchata was creamy, refreshing, and delicious. I had an amazing meal at Nenes Taqueria and would love to come back if I'm in the area.

Very good food and price…read more The DIY sauce section grosses me out though. I wish they would have these already divided into containers. People's are pouring it themselves, dripping it down their hand and back into the container. Touching the handles with dirty hands.

For the price and the portion size this place is your staple neighborhood Mexican food joint!…read more You're not looking for any fancy interior decoration But if you have an appetite and care about taste more than presentation, you'll be satisfied for sure! The staff were all friendly too!

I had high hopes for this place because every time I pass by it's busy inside. Went there after an…read moreappointment around 2:30 PM on a weekday and they had a study stream of takeout & delivery workers going in and out. I actually wanted their combo ($12) taco platter (3 tacos, Rice, Refried beans), but the choices for the tacos were chicken, pork, beef. The other combo that looked interesting was a beef taco, chicken fajita, and something called a sincronizada (ham & cheese pressed between 2 taco shells), & rice & beans. But their iPad system didn't have that (even though the paper menus did). I probably could've just ordered it with the cashier. I got ($13 Total) two tacos, beef tongue & al pastor ($4.50 each) & a side of rice ($3). The portions were very generous, and the first few bites things tasted good but a few more and I noticed that everything lacked flavor. The beef tongue was the best item, there was a salty sear on one side, but the pieces weren't as tender as other restaurants'. Maybe it was frozen and he didn't have time to defrost it? The al Pastor was chopped up meat bits with NO flavor. The pineapple and onions were nicely, finely chopped, but I didn't even finish half of these tacos. The rice had peas, corn, carrots, and string beans & big fluffy grains. At first it was tasty, with maybe hints of bullion and tomatoes; but after a few bites, it started reminding me of cafeteria rice & had a bit too much oil. It seems like a popular place, a mom and her kid came in for tacos after school, local workers and contractors who seem to know the staff and delivery guys, came in for their lunch. Maybe I didn't order the right items, or these type of tacos are more popular on the weekend. I also wonder that since I'm not a local or of the background, there isn't as much care put into my food. One contractor yelled "China! [cheena!]" to the staff as he walked in. Was I supposed to respond "Mexicanos!" LOLZ. I hope they do well though they seem like a neighborhood staple.

The restaurant (& small grocery area) it's a lot deeper on the inside that how it looks in the…read morefront. It's easy to miss & for me the name ("cafe") doesn't seem like large platters homestyle food, tacos, tamales, giant bowls of soup, many types of champurrado / atole de maiz. But EVERYTHING I've had so far here has been delicious & I want to go here with someone familiar with the cuisine because I'm sure that I'm missing out. The staff is very friendly. I think there's a few sons/cousins that are sometimes there & bring some of that young energy too. The wall menus are a bit hard to figure out & I think there's more options than they list. I saw a lot of people eating mole with rice & beans, and enchilada-type of hot plates, sizzling pieces of beef too, large bowls of soup. The steam tables are probably the best options for specials of the day - stewed chicken, different kinds of beans, etc. I should point & order next time. Have had: Suadero Tacos - melt-in-your-mouth tender beef (longer wait than other meats) Al Pastor Taco Pozole (soup): Red (slightly spicy) & White Versions. Comes with diced radish, lettuce, lime wedge, & tostada (I asked for 2). Red was better. White had a lot of pork belly fat-only chunks on the day that I went. (MUST like Mexican oregano with this soup recipe!) Champurrado: a hot corn flour drink with panela, cinnamon; other stuff. Could be a breakfast replacement. Horchata: just okay, realized that I like the Salvadorian version better. Might have had chicken tacos for a late first meal of the day & think was really delicious; but now a low-sugar memory Want to try: -Strawberry Atole (another hot corn flour drink recommended by the girl at a taqueria closer to me - where they don't make it) Overheard someone mentioning a Goat dish (maybe weekend only). Barbacoa Tacos anyone?! Chorizo Dorados sound awesome. Not sure what region/city honors are from, I wonder if they would ever make shrimp Baja-style Dorados (ie. LA Food Truck). Oh & def should try the Cafe de Olla (coffee with panela/cinnamon/spices) ... but bring my conchas from M-sa Madre Bakery. There's about 15 tables inside, family-friendly, solo workers eating lunch; Weekend couples, Grandpa bringing grandson for some soup. Cases filled with pan dulce up front also. The action figure collection on the front right wall is a super nice touch! To Yelp Reviewer who wrote that this place doesn't include avocado or guacamole with tacos: I don't think tacos normally come with avocado OR guacamole (depending on region & some places here probably add to appease Americans). $19 for FRESH 3-4 items (TONGUE!) is excellent.

Some of the best tamales i've had! Have to go back to try the guajillo tamales, they were sold out…read more Which brings me to my next point, arrive early! This spot is so good it gets packed on weekends, but you can secure a table while waiting on line. The atole de fresa was not too thick and hit the spot on a warm sunday morning. The concha wasn't dry and went down well with their cafe de olla - definitely a unique taste to coffee that i'd love to have daily.

After having dinner, my friend and I were walking around when we came across "Ruta Oaxaca Mexican…read moreCuisine." Ironically, earlier while trying to decide where to go for dinner, I had sent this restaurant to my friend but we ended up going somewhere else and came here for drinks afterward. The drinks were really good! We tried the "Sexy Oaxaca," which consists of 7 Misterios Doba-Yej Mezcal, Cointreau, grilled pineapple, mint agave, fresh lemon, and warm salt. This drink takes your taste buds on a ride. It starts off light and refreshing with the mezcal throughout, then finishes with a smoky effect from the pineapple since it's lit. It was really good!! I also tried the "VIP Old Fashion," made with Patrón Extra Añejo, Nixta corn liqueur, Angostura, and orange bitters. This was also good and was smoked prior to being served, giving it a smoky aftertaste. It's definitely a drink you sip slowly. Although we arrived about an hour and a half before closing, the waiter was very polite and professional. They also didn't rush us out once it was closing time, which I appreciated. There were other customers still there enjoying themselves as well. I will definitely be back for dinner. I'm very curious to see what the food is like. I really enjoyed the drinks.

I've had Ruta Oaxaca bookmarked for awhile and finally got around to trying it out. The atmosphere…read morewas great and the music was popping. Service wise it was alright. Nothing bad, but I felt like it could've been a bit better overall. The food was good though, I ordered the mixtos tacos, which let's you pick three different tacos from the menu. It was around $23, which is a little pricey. But the tacos were a decent size and definitely filling. My favorite thing I tried was the chori queso. I never had it before and it was honestly the standout dish for me. I would order that again. I also tried the enquites which is street corn. It had a bit of a burnt taste. I know some people enjoy that smokey flavor, but it really wasn't for me. Overall, it was a nice time and for some of the dishes too.

We originally came in because they were playing the game. And stayed for the food!…read more For apps we got the chulupaa and it was delicious. The sauce is a sour cream base which I wasn't expecting. Wish I had more. The birria seafood was so good! Never had it before but it tasted like eating a seafood boil, and boy do I love that! Their drinks were really good too I got their marg and service was super nice. The server asked if we wanted the game in English but we wanted it in Spanish duh! Super sweet of him to ask since we don't speak Spanish.

I was able to be seated on cinco de mayo. This place was packed but the staff handled it well…read more Solid spicy margaritas. Al pastor tacos were juicy. DJ and mariachi which was cool. I'll come back in a regular day to try other things.

I came here during happy hour on Thursday and got a few items. The music wasn't too loud for a bar…read moreand was able to have a private conversation. The cash discount basically takes out the cents for most items. I got the calamari (crispy) and Brussel sprouts (nicely charred, a little on the salty side) which were both good.

Coquito anyone? Yes, please!…read more My friends and I were bar hopping in the area and dropped in for a drink. Has a chill speakeasy vibe and it was a cozy spot at which we scored some seats quickly. Dim lighting, candles on the table, soft music in the background. They prepare terrific cocktails here. Old fashioned's, coquito, and a few others were so good, delicious! The bartenders know their craft well. Great spot for a date and to hang with friends over drinks..

my work was able to have el rey del taco truck cater us Mexican cuisine all day for teacher…read moreappreciation. Although this was not a meal paid by me, the food hiiiiiit. I ventured from what I usually get and got the lengua (beef tongue) tacos and they were sooooo good. Flavorful and plenty of filling. The sauces were also yummy. I hope to find the truck next time I'm hanging out in queens.

6/28/25. Last night was a blast after the Yelp event at MOMI in Astoria, Queens! I was so excited…read moreto eat and knew El Rey Del Taco on Ditmars Blvd, wouldn't disappoint. The tacos were absolutely delicious, and the atmosphere was so lively and fun. I definitely recommend this place if you're ever in the area; it's a total gem. I'm already planning my next visit, craving those flavors again! #AstoriaAdventures #ElReyDelTaco #QueensEats #FoodieFun #TacoTuesday