I don't eat a lot of beef, so when I do, I'm often leery of stuff that costs less than a pack of gum (thanks to Michael Pollan). Still, I gave El Rey a shot and had their $1.25 taco. And then I had another. Tiny little soft corn tortillas bedecked with seasoned beef, chopped white onion and cilantro are served hot. You add as much sauce, jalapenos, and fresh radishes as you can pile on. Delish. The vegetarian tacos were also good, if a little unimaginative. Rice, beans, onions, cilantro, avocado queso and crema made a filling meal (like the world's smallest burrito). Service was quick and pleasant and I didn't get the feeling the owners of the truck were trying to cheap-out on the ingredients. Everything tasted fresh. Go EL REY. You can still get good food cheap. I'm now a regular. read more

tacos are tasty and they're only $1.50-- PERFECT if you need a quick, tasty lunch and you've got a hankering for tacos. they've got the fresh cilantro, onions, and salsa already on there-- radish and a pickled jalapeno on the side. also, jarritos always and forever... they're now tucked into the corner of that gym instead of out in the parking lot of (former?) grainger, so if you're looking for it, it's there-- just not OUT THERE anymore. read more

Just came here to say that this is hands down the best Mexican food I've had North of Los Angeles. Their burritos, tacos, tostadas, everything is amazing! The folks who work there are really nice too and very well organized. I've seen it really busy but somehow they still manage to crank out Michelin star quality Mexican food in 5-10 minutes. In seemingly no time, they have become "el Rey" (the king) of Mexican food in Berkeley. read more

Tacos El Rey was one of two food vendors that recently catered a b'day party for me -- 150+ people. My guests were thrilled with the quality of the delicious food, and the price for serving this large group was very reasonable. El Rey offered three varieties of tacos, rice, beans, salsa, chips and guacamole (by prior agreement with owner) and aqua fresca. Gracias for your great service, Auscencio and Eva, it was a pleasure to work with you. read more

El Rey is the BEST taco truck I've been to out here ! I recently transferred locations at my job and since I've been out here in this is my EVERY DAY LUNCH ! Their food is so good y EL Rey has great customer service ! Love this place ! Don't go anywhere else to get your tacos guys :) read more

I've always been a loyal fan to the Oakland Taco Trucks. I everyoneee that there is no better place for a taco truck than in Oakland. I work in Berkeley and I was reallyyy craving for carne tacos, but with only having 30 minutes, there was no way I could have made it to Oakland and back. I yelped "tacos" and found this place. I told my friends that I was going to try it out and everyone was like "are you sureee.... a good taco truck in Berkeley?" I'm glad I took the chance though because I LOVE the taco's here! It is just as good as Oakland, maybe even a little better since I don't really like the sauce the Oakland one has anymore and the Oakland truck never give me radishes. The meat is tender, I love all the onion and cilantro they put on it, and the tortilla isn't soggy and oily like most places. I definitely recommend this taco truck to anyone that is in the area (its only less than 5 minutes away from MY WORK!) read more

Tacos El Rey - carne asada tacos - Mexican Near Me - Berkeley, California

Fast and delicious. Love the carne asada tacos! That's all I ever get. I tried the Al Pastor tacos.. not a fan. Carne Asada with everything! mmm mmm mmm.. read more

They have not figured out rice and beans, which led me to their Quesadillas, which are THE BEST! The Carnitas Quesadilla and the Carne Asada Quesadilla are all I have needed to try, but they have many options. The meats are perfectly spiced, juicy and tender, the salsa and toppings are well-balanced, really, really well done. I could eat here for lunch everyday... oh, well, I practically do right now! If this was served at a fancy sit-down resturant it would still deserve raves. I wish I could find such a place! read more

Best taco truck in the Berkeley Area... I have known this guys for over 10 years and still keep the best quality food and customer service is great. You're in Berkeley... this is the place to go. read more

I absolutely loved the tostada I ordered from this taco truck. The veggies were fresh and tasty- the chicken was succulent. Their tacos are also quite good. Everything tastes fresh. The truck is usually parked by the BMW dealership on Ashby $ 7th. read more

Best Taco Truck around! They are always conveniently parked just a short walk from my work. Their tacos are excellent and bargain priced. Their service is very friendly and they take phone orders. A great choice for lunch! read more

Came here a few times whenever I'm in Berkeley, Don't have any complaints on the food. It isn't too greasy or dry. Weird part is the super burrito is almost the same size as a regular...other tacos truck don't give you chips but they do! Which is a plus. Definitely recommend. read more

Oh man - where to begin? I work out at Ironworks (where they park their truck) and also work two blocks down the road. In other words, not sure how I've not gained 100 pounds from the frequency of my burrito adventures to this place. Anyway, they seriously work some magic on these burritos. In my opinion, they make one of the best burritos I've eaten in the east bay. Also, the family that runs this truck is amazing. Support these guys! read more

Still looking for the best fish taco. Had the best taste of the area, but the fish was a bit soggy. Chicken tacos and Veggie tacos were great! Great prices, I would go there again! By 2:00 the truck was on Ashby in the BMW lot. Near Grainger. read more

Amazing. I think this was the best quesadilla I've ever had. The truck is right by the iron works climbing gym so it's tucked away a bit.

Had the fish tacos. They were really good, just didn't like or understand why they would put rice in the tacos. That was different. Other than that there had flavor and were for a good price. All I needed was SALSA ROJO for that kick. Overall...yummy! read more

Delish! I was worried about my lunch choices in this area--lots of $10 sandwiches to choose from, but that's rough on the wallet on a weekly basis. I don't have to feel guilty about eating out if I go to El Rey's taco truck, nor unsatisfied, like I'm sacrificing my taste buds for my wallet! $5 lunch: 3 tacos (al pastor, carnitas, and lengua) and a Jarritos soda. All the meats were moist and flavorful--the al pastor: well seasoned but not soupy; the carnitas--crunchy and salty but not dry; and the lengua: moist and tender but not bland. This will be a weekly lunch outing for me! Maybe even a post workout treat once I join Ironworks. read more

I liked this food truck. It has a good location, the food was decent. The item I selected was unavailable. The wait was reasonable for the "made-to-order." and there were several people (five) there before me, and I went off hours, so I would assume it is popular. They gave me a lot of food, so if you are eating with two people, even better! There is parking near by. I am not sure if I'd go out of my way to eat here again, but it is A-OK for a try. read more

Both carne asada and the al pastor tacos are legit!

The best Mexican food I have ever had, after a session at Ironworks a visit to THE tacos truck is the perfect way to finish up a day. I suggest trying everything, but my personal favorite is a super burritos with lengua and alpastor. Go here! read more

Wow, shocked at how high the scores are. I had an utterly mediocre veggie burrito when I stopped by today (my first visit). I expected much lower scores. The nice-sized burrito was dominated by a slush of refried beans, and few other flavors could surface. It tasted like a tube of beany mush. I appreciated their including the radish slices, a lime slice, and a pepper, though. Service was decent too. Maybe their meat dishes are better? Given the ridiculously glowing reviews, I'll give them another shot if I'm ever hungry around there again. read more

best tacos on the planet! You must try the carnitas. i just wish they had seating.

#Fantastic !! Incredibly fantastic romantic get-away, me my wife - lunch. This was the place @RuthReichl hyped earlier this summer. Super yum. read more

This taco truck is the bomb diggity. $1.50 for a carne asada taco, which is all I eat from here. My personal record? I have probably eaten four a day for a week straight. Might be gross but its pretty good to me. read more

This truck is the bomb....after playing out everything in a 5 mile radius ...I spotted the truck tucked in a little ally,right before the light..asked for a chicken quesadilla and this probably was the best chicken quesadilla I've had in a while...actually I can't think of anywhere else that can top it.the prices are great the food is bomb the truck is clean ....I'm there alot read more

Carne Asada Tacos at its finest right here. Five star for the carne asada taco only. Haven't tried the Al Pastor yet.... One of my favorites for a very long time. The Burritos aren't bad, but if your at a taco truck get the TACOS! read more

I love this Taco Truck, one of the best Taco Trucks in the state I would say. Worth the drives. I don't usually like Tacos, but when I am in the area of the truck I'll always try and come to get a taco if the line is not too big. read more

Right outside the Berkeley Ironworks gym....I've been passing by this hidden treasure for months, thinking, too unhealthy, I could go to the grocery store and do better, yadda yadda..... but last night, I was food deprived, suffered from a bit of the Elvis-itis (you know, shaky legs), crappy climbing all night long.... I was feeling so depleted, and not looking forward to scrounging in my fridge for a lonesome meal.... so I asked the guys at the gym for their recommendation for the taco truck outside.... "Definitely the carne asada" - OK, so I order a steak and pork taco - everything on it. And a few minutes later... oh my goodness... oh my goodness... The most amazing, flavorful, tasty, delicious, yummy, incredible.... not enough words to describe these uber cheap carne asada or pork tacos. How could I have passed by such an experience all this time? Indeed, if I wasn't so cold (it was 9pm) and shaky, I'd have ordered another two (I recommend eating there... even if it is freezing cold outside, while the food is nice and hot).... *Sigh*.... That was so wonderful. Thank you, Taco truck. You really made my day. *Very long, happy, sigh* read more

these tacos are big! We love getting them after work with my coworkers, the staff is nice and las carnitas are on point!

If you follow my reviews (why would you,you weirdo), you'd know that I am on a quest to find the best bean/rice/cheese burrito in the bay area (compared to my favorites in SoCal). This place comes close! I've asked the guy on the truck, and he assures me that the beans are not made with lard and the rice is not cooked in chicken stock, so vegetarians can get down with this. The burrito itself is hefty (the way it should be!) with great proportions of beans/rice/cheese. Too often, places stuff this kind of burrito with all rice which is fucking stupid. El Rey does not - everything is balanced, and those nutritious, fiber 'n protein filled beans are all up in your mouth. The salsa is also very tasty, albeit not very spicy. It's an interesting mix of salsa verde & a tomato-based one. Tasty on a burrito. Service speed - eh. Horchata is good - nothing remarkable. Price for burrito + Horchata = $6. Sweet. read more

Solid choice for a good, quick meal. Quesadilla is very good with steak. The Tacos are good and so is the burrito. Right next to Iron Works. Great service. read more

Delicious tacos! They are not soggy or greasy like other places I have tried. At the time of review they are $1.25 each. 4 tacos make a perfect lunch for me. I am not a fan of their burritos. in my opinion, stick with the taco and avoid ordering the burrito. Visit any of the surrounding taquerias if you crave a good burrito. read more

Favorite taco truck. I love their al pastor tacos, so flavorful, and they grill their burritos. Whenever I'm home I make sure to stop by here. read more

I love tacos but am always a bit weary about trying them out of a truck. These guys have super fresh ingredients and good customer service. I will stop by anytime I see them parked by Ashby st. read more

This place is the best, hands down the best. There's nothing to dislike, their al pastor is amazing, the asada? Amazing. Hell, I don't even eat seafood and their fish tacos are incredible. Ive worked near by and it's my go to spot whenever I'm undecided. The burritos are great, I mean how often do you get a burrito where the tortilla is crispy? Every spot toast their tortilla, but this truck does it to perfection. The meat doesn't feel dry and generic, the burrito isn't soggy half way through consumption and its not filled with filler items. It's not the most amount of food for the money, its just the right amount which is what makes this place so good because they don't try to give you a lot to compensate for mediocrity. It's clear the cook putsi in a lot of effort. I've gone to a fair share of taqueria in Berkeley and this truck is flat out better. Its the best in the Bay and its easily the best. read more

This place use to be great and on top of things when they first opened. NOW if you are not on it they constantly get your order wrong. Irritating when you are starving and trying to support their business, THEN you make it all the way back to work and your order is wrong...,AARRRGGH!!! I wasn't going to say anything, but this is the 3rd time that this has happen...not going back again!! read more

Just consumed my carnitas super burrito. Mind-blowing awesome. Just like SoCal (dare I say better?). Five stars. I have a new burrito spot.

Pretty standard taco truck... pretty disappointed considering all the reviews. The only way I'd recommend this place is if you work around here and feel like Mexican food(there aren't any other options around here). I ordered fish taco and al pastor. read more

Oh my god. I just got back from this place and was blown away. I can safely say that this was the best burrito that I have ever had in my life, and I have had a lot of burritos. I am vegetarian, so the only thing that I could order on the menu was the veggie burrito. I was bummed that I would not be able to try any of their famous tacos until I took a bite of the burrito. It was crazy good. What made it even better was the radish, jalapeos, and limes that they served on the side. If the vegetarian option is this good, than I can only imagine what meat-lovers will think of their meat-based dishes. read more

My favorite tacos in the Bay. I used to get a plate of tacos every day after school. Great price, friendly service, easy parking, super yummy. read more