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Overall Total Score
3.8 out of 5
Very good | 1227 reviews

What Luke doesn't like about El Rey:
I'm revising my review from five years ago as it's no longer accurate. I've visited El Rey twice in the last month or two, each time for dinner and drinks before a concert. Both times we sat at the bar and JB took care of us. We had so much fun each time he's really engaging and mixed amazing drinks. He really takes pride in his work and it shows. Can't wait for my next excuse to have one of his mezcal margaritas or... View all feedback.

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4.2 ★ from 1201 reviews
Doug
01.03.2024 - 14:31

Nachos and pitchers of margs, what else can you ask for?

Stephen
01.03.2024 - 14:31

Stopped by on a Saturday and ordered the breakfast burrito al pastor of the brunch menu. That and the chips and queso were both delicious! The servers could hav...

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Luke
01.03.2024 - 14:31

I'm revising my review from five years ago as it's no longer accurate. I've visited El Rey twice in the last month or two, each time for dinner and drinks befor...

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Sydney
01.03.2024 - 14:31

Great tacos and drinks, chips were not great but were cheap. The birria taco and the Al pastor taco were great! Tacos are reasonably priced for quality in the a...

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Mike
01.03.2024 - 14:31

Fine as a watering hole. Tried it for pre concert drinks eats before a nearby Atlantis show. Happy hour drink discounts till 7 on a Friday a plus. Had great bar...

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3.7 ★ from 3 reviews
Velva
08.12.2017 - 14:49

Great food, great music, great drinks, great vibe Visited each time on a Friday evening post work and enjoyed chat and chew with the girls.

Ana
08.12.2017 - 14:49

Food is 2/5 The drinks are great 5/5 As a heavy loving tequila girl, a *frozen* margarita pitcher is $28 and is worth getting for me! It is STRONG and even

Sonja
08.12.2017 - 14:49

El Rey has a fantastic patio, and is basically a patio with an indoor area about 50% the size.

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