I stopped here en route from Portland to Seattle. The tacos were really tasty--I had one carnitas and one barbacoa (beef). A very satisfying food break, with good prices and friendly people included. I will definitely stop here again while traveling this way. Centralia is a great town. read more

We had the chicken burrito, steak tacos, and a chicken quesadilla. The burrito outshines the rest by far. Very tasty. Excellent flavor, seasonings. The sauces are fabulous. Quick, pleasant service. Lots of seating and it wasn't dirty like other reviewers said. Just an old building. Lots of locals. We went to another in Moses lake and it was amazing. read more

The house burrito is so delicious. The sauce they use is different and buttery almost. This stop was a lucky one.

Not happy at all. I love meat especially steak. The meat they gave us (torta and tacos) were old. Some were obviously on the stove for so long they were so dry that you couldn't chew it. They just had it mixed with some fresh meat. The place is very dirty and dead. The only reason for 2 star is that the service was good. Glad we weren't food poisoned read more

Tacos El Rey is everything you hope it would be. Very authentic, family owned, these folks know how to prepare some authentic street foods! Prices are great. Used to get by there a couple times a month before we moved. Now we dream about getting up there again. read more

Super tasty! Doesn't look like much but the food was delicious-- carnitas was yummy! And the white sauce on the salad was garlicky and really flavorful. read more

If you are driving up or down I-5, the short trip off the highway is well worth the effort. Cheap, tasty, fresh tacos. The menu has more, but with over half dozen variety of tacos, I've yet to try anything else. read more

I really like the food here, it just tastes fresh and not greasy. The service is generally pretty good and the wait is usually reasonable. I would suggest trying their Pork and Pineapple Super Burrito, or their Taco's El Rey Favorite Chicken Burrito. I have a roommate who ate here everyday for about a month. read more

The Cubana sandwich was amazing! We also ordered tacos and a couple different burritos, all of which were tasty, but the Cubana definitely stole the show. This place is a typical hole in the wall, so if those types of places make you squirm you may want to steer clear. The service was very friendly (we are not Hispanic, so previous comments about poor service to non Hispanic doesn't hold up, sorry). We enjoyed our visit, but would recommend a good cleaning of the place. :) read more

Amazing food every time. Promo service and food is always fresh. Love the taste and the prices.

Excellent carne asada tacos...so fresh and flavorful! Great service too!

Amazing that Centralia has two different and delicious Mexican restaurants. I highly recommend trying tacos with a variety of meats. My boyfriend and I love the: adobado, barbacoa, and al pastor. Expect quick and friendly service but don't expect ambience-- it's usually cold, there's cracks in the window, and there are distractingly bizarre/awesome Spanish language tv shows on in the background. read more

This place may look a little " iffy" but the food is spectacular!! My all time favorite is the Carne torta, its just heaven! It comes with Jalapenos on it, I just take them off rather than ordering it with out them, as it leaves a tiny bit of the flavor, with out the heat, which is perfect for me. The seasonings and flavors of the food they serve is outstanding, but I do wish the restaurant was nicer. I have to preface it with , " I know it doesnt look like much but..." read more

They have the widest array of fillings for tacos including seso's and tripas. What's not to like? ****** Am upping my rating to 5 stars Was there on 4.13.15 and had 2 tacos with tripas and one with buche. with glasses of horchata. Would have ordered one with chicharones, but they were sold out, Shared a bowl of birria de chiva with my partner; lots of meat. and very good broth with freshly chopped white onions, limes and cilantro along with hand made tortillas. Am surprised this restaurant has not been discovered. Eat your heart out Anthony! read more

Been coming here since the late 90's back when it was in a bus. Sopes are crazy good, we make it a point to swing by Tacos El Ray each time we are in town. read more

El Rey Favorite Chicken Burrito is great. One of the best, if not the best, burrito I have had anywhere. Top with the green sauce- amazing! Recommend. Not the cleanest, but adequate, food more than makes up for it. read more

This is by far the best mexicain food I've ever had. The carna asada is so good and they had a guy outside bbq chicken. My fiance had the tacos both times we have gone and loves them. I had the quesedilla the first time and buritto this time. Great service and great salsa. read more

The fish Tacos are the best I have ever had, The burritos and The Tortas also Rock this has been a staple on the I-5 Journey for years.

Kinda like a taco truck in a building. Tacos El Ray is small, clean, and fairly priced. The food was good but did not blow me away.

El Rey's food is the best Mexican food I've ever had. Been eating there for almost 20 years, I will always give that place 5 stars everytime. read more

Hands down the best Mexican food around, and probably anywhere.. Have eaten here for 20 years, never disappoints.

Just passing through from Texas and we decided to stop in for a late dinner. It was AMAZING! We had the beef tacos and quesadilla. These were some of the best that we have had ever! That is saying a lot. If you are here you must stop in. read more

Twice my fiancée and I have ordered takeout, and both times it was cold. It's good food, but I shouldn't have to reheat a burrito when it gets home five minutes later. read more

Nothing fancy just dang good food!! Super lingua burrito was delicious and only $7!! To the reviewer that said their tacos were expensive, how are $1.86 street tacos expensive!!??? read more

Best tacos Iv ever had. I appreciate the little family restaurants that serve their community great food! The empanadas were delicious, I wish you still served them! Everything Iv tried is delicious! read more

It makes me sad to post this review but I feel I must. I have lived in centraila for 48 years and i have been going to Taco's El Rey from the beginning when they had the bus only. But in the last few years they have gone down hill and today was the worst food I have ever had there. The chicken torta was ice cold and the bread was mush and very thin and fell apart everywhere. The burrito was also ice cold and I only live 2 minutes from the place so it should be at least warm. So sad I actually have them programmed on my phone but after this I am not going to eat there anymore there is better places in town. read more

Ate here at the halfway of the Seattle to Portland ride. I'm from San Diego, so I've eaten my share of carnitas. This is the real deal. These carnitas are among the best I've had. Later the same day we ate at the other place across town that says carnitas are their specialty. That place was ok. Tacos El Rey was WAAAAYYY better. They should open a place in Seattle. I'd go there every week. read more

Best Chicken Burritos in town. I lived on them while pregnant with my son. I recommend this place to anyone looking for fantastic Mexican food. read more

Delicious Mexican food at fair prices. Didn't love the Venezuelan appetizer we tried and the atmosphere is far too loud.

Delicious legit Mexican food. If you are on the freeway and passing through you can't beat this place for quick authentic taco shop eats.

Ate here at night on a long trip home, my fiancée and I had the beef steak burritos. The beef was a little crunchy and salty, the portions were cheap and good sized. Better than fast food but just. I agree with the lack of cleanliness. It may be one of the better cheap places in the area but I suspect there is something better nearby, I'll keep searching. read more

A delicious find in Centralia! The Mexican food is authentic, fresh, tasty and affordable. It is not fast food and the place is family owned/operated. They also have Venezuelan arepas! Definitely worth the couple miles off the interstate for good food - we will stop every time we are passing through the area. read more

This has to be the best Mexican food I have ever had in the state of Washington. If I could I would give this place 4.5 stars. I wish they would move closer to Seattle because I am certain they would do well. Based on reviews on Yelp I decided to stop here for a quick dinner run on our way back home as they are also one of the few places that stay open late. I ordered the chicken burrito and one beef taco. Loved my chicken burrito! Thinking about it now makes my mouth water. The beef taco was alright to me but my kids and husband enjoyed it. Their menu had cow tongue, brain, and etc. for those who are into other animal body parts. One last thing...I think there is parking on both sides of the restaurant. Park on the right side if you want a paved lot or you'll be inhaling dust with gravel parking on the left side where their bus is parked. read more

I used to tolerate this place, but ive noticed a new staff and in my opinion they are HORRIBLE!! Took me over 30 minutes for 4 tacos! Thle place wasnt even busy.. Shame, used to be a good place read more

I joined Yelp to write this review! This small spot serves up tasty authentic Mexican fare at a great value. I went with the beef burrito and the steak tacos. Squeeze some lime juice on those tacos, drizzle some hot sauce, throw on the radishes, take a bite and your taste buds will delight. read more

The greatest Mexican food in the Olympia, Centralia area for sure!!!! Great prices and portions and the food is legit!!! Los tacos de cabeza are on point! And los sopes are always delicious!! All their meats are always so delicious and great. We come down from Oly all the time just to eat here cuz Oly has shitty Mexican food and it's overpriced. Can you please open up a restaurant in oly?? We'd come everyday!!!! read more

If you have a hankering for authentic Mexican food that is cheap and delicious then this is the place for you! El Rey to the locals is known as "the taco bus" or "the wagon". The burritos (pork or chicken) are great! My favorite is the chicken torta. It's like an explosion of Mexican chicken Hamburger-ness. The kids love steak tacos plain. Everyone eats happy here. As for the service it is quick and to the point. I don't need an over the top friendly greeting just gimme some damn good food! read more

I used to love this place, especially their chicken super burrito, until this evening. I got my regular burrito, expecting the usual shredded chicken, beans, rice, sour cream, so when I bit in and tasted a HUGE glob of MAYO in the place of sour cream, I was horrified. It's going to be a while till I get up the courage to go back there. I am forever scarred. In no universe is mayo a good substitute for sour cream. And no I'm out $6. What a night. read more

I'm giving Tacos El Rey five stars because of the flavor and cost of the food they serve, it is simply the best value in town. For the price, you absolutely cannot get a better meal. This business used to be run out of a bus parked next to the building for several years, and they finally moved into the building. The interior is not fancy: it has two giant tv's playing the Mexican music channel or sports and the food is served on paper plates. Despite the stark atmosphere, I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for an excellent value. I always get the fish tacos, and while I was a little skeptical about fish tacos at first, my mouth waters just thinking about them. These tacos are the best I've ever had, and trust me, I have tried to find any that even compare in Mexico, to no avail. The corn tortillas are hand-made and incredibly delicious. All the food is great, and you can't beat the price. read more