A vibrant restaurant setting with yellow and black patterned tablecloth, featuring tacos, a burrito, guacamole, rice, black beans, a margarita, and a lime wedge.

Diverse breakfast spread: huevos rancheros, pancakes, churros, chips, and drinks on a vibrant tablecloth.

About El Rey

Our space, once a bustling diner, now hums with the energy of a lively cantina in the heart of Philadelphia. serving authentic tacos, ceviches, and more.

Person pouring a yellow drink into a margarita glass with salt rim over a vintage movie poster.

Person dipping tortilla chip into a bowl of chili topped with melted cheese and green peppers.

Plate of three tacos topped with meat and cilantro, served with a red margarita.

Three crispy tacos on a plate with slaw, alongside a small dish of sauce and a glass of water on a yellow and black patterned tablecloth.

Cuisine

Inspired by the rich cuisines of Puebla and Veracruz, El Rey offers a vibrant, home-cooked Mexican experience. Come for tacos, ceviches, and more, crafted with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients; stay for house specials and seasonal margaritas.

Colorful Mexican dishes on a vibrant tablecloth, includes tacos, guacamole, and a drink.

Menus

Available Monday-Friday 4 – 6PM

Food

Esquites Popcorn $2

Chips & Salsa $4

Street Corn $4

Botana 'Small Bites' $4

Veggie Taco $4

Veggie Empanadas $6

Food

Chicken Taco $4

Carnitas Taco $4

Fish Taco $6

Eggplant Enchilada $6

Quesadilla Gringa $6

Spiced Wings $8

Drinks

Tecate Cans $4

Modelo Especial Draft $5

Classic Margarita $6

Flavored Margarita del Dia $6

Starters

Guacamole $14

with tortilla chips

Chips & Salsa $8

Nachos $16

chorizo, chihuahua cheese, black beans, pickled jalapeño, habanero-mint salsa

Queso Fundido - Chorizo & Poblanos $13

melted chihuahua cheese with chorizo & poblanos

Queso Fundido - Mushrooms $11

melted chihuahua cheese with mushrooms

Ensaladas y Sopa

Mexican Chopped Salad $12

romaine, jicama, cucumber, black beans, cherry tomato, and cilantro ranch dressing

Chayote Salad $11

romaine lettuce, orange, jicama, apple, fennel, pickled onion, corn, avocado, lime vinaigrette

Sopa de Tortilla $9

tomato broth, chicharron, crispy tortilla, cheese, crema, avocado

Ceviches

Tuna Tostada* $22

tuna, aguachile, charred pineapple, cucumber, pickled red onion, avocado, baja aioli, crispy quinoa

Campechana* $20

citrus marinated tuna, crab, and shrimp, charred tomato, tomatillo salsa, avocado, tortilla chips

Enchiladas

Served with rice and beans.

Chicken $15

salsa verde

Short Rib $18

guajillo salsa

Eggplant $14

arbol salsa

Burritos & Quesadillas

Chicken Quesadilla $14

Brisket Quesadilla $16

Zucchini Blossom & Corn Quesadilla $13

Chicken Burrito $16

rice, black beans, salsa roja & pico de gallo, cheese, crema, guacamole

Vegetable Burrito $14

rice, black beans, salsa roja & pico de gallo, cheese, crema, guacamole

Tacos

Served on flour or corn tortillas.

Chicken $13

chipotle queso, avocado, cabbage

Carnitas $13

pork confit, chipotle salsa, white onion, cilantro

Skirt Steak $16

morita salsa, red onion, jicama

Fish $17

diabla mayo, carrot slaw, avocado, cabbage

Veggie $10

sweet potato, morita salsa, crema, queso fresco, black beans, nopales

House Specials

Tumbada $19.5

veracruz-style paella, epazote-scented rice, chicken, chorizo, shrimp, squid, achiote chimichurri

Chile Relleno $17

fried stuffed poblano pepper, chihuahua cheese, chipotle adobo sauce, rice, beans

Fajitas - Yucatan Spiced Chicken $21

caramelized onion & poblano chile rajas, melted cheese, served with house guacamole, salsa mexicana, crema & flour tortillas

Fajitas - Red Chile Marinated Veggie $18

caramelized onion & poblano chile rajas, melted cheese, served with house guacamole, salsa mexicana, crema & flour tortillas

Fajitas - Red Chile Marinated Shrimp $25

caramelized onion & poblano chile rajas, melted cheese, served with house guacamole, salsa mexicana, crema & flour tortillas

Fajitas - Red Chile Marinated Steak $26

caramelized onion & poblano chile rajas, melted cheese, served with house guacamole, salsa mexicana, crema & flour tortillas

Sides

Street Corn $6

Cilantro Lime Rice $4

Whole Beans $4

Refried Black Beans $4

Plantains $6

Dessert

Churros $8

Tres Leches del Dia $8

All day menu is available

Brunch Pitchers

Classic Margarita $26

Huevos y Desayuno

Huevos Rancheros $11

refried beans, rice, salsa, sunny side up eggs, corn tortilla

Breakfast Torta $12

scrambled eggs, refried beans, lettuce, tomato, chipotle mayo, onion, and avocado. add on: short rib-$5 or chorizo-$3

Chicken Chilaquiles $14

tortilla chips tossed in salsa verde, cheese, eggs, crema, cilantro, onion

Breakfast Tacos $11

huevos a la mexicana, sliced avocado, crispy tater tots, jalapeño queso, roasted tomatillo salsa, pickled red onion, flour tortillas

Tres Leches French Toast $10

cinnamon sugar french toast, whipped cream, berry compote

Breakfast Burrito $15

eggs, lettuce, rice, salsa, chihuahua cheese. choice of bacon, chorizo, or whole black beans

Churros $8

Tres Leche del Dia $8

People enjoying a meal with tacos, burritos, and margaritas on a wooden table.

GROUP DINING

Available for lunch, brunch, and dinner, El Rey seats up to 30 guests in the main dining room. For private events, contact us for customized options.