About El Rey
Inspired by the rich cuisines of Puebla and Veracruz, El Rey offers a vibrant, home-cooked Mexican experience in the heart of the city. Our space, once a bustling diner, now hums with the energy of a lively cantina, serving authentic tacos, ceviches, and more.
Cuisine
Experience authentic Mexican home cooking with tacos, ceviches, and more, using fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. Our menu blends traditional flavors with modern innovation.
Menus
Monday-Friday from 4:00pm-6:00pm.
Food Specials
Esquites Popcorn $2
Chips & Salsa $4
Street Corn $4
Botana 'Small Bites' $4
Veggie Taco $4
Food Specials (cont.)
Chicken Taco $4
Carnitas Taco $4
Fish Taco $6
Eggplant Enchilada $6
Quesadilla Gringa $6
Food Specials (cont.)
Veggie Empanadas $6
Spiced Wings $8
Drink Specials
Tecate Cans $4
Modelo Especial Draft $5
Classic Margarita or 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
aguachile, charred pineapple, cucumber, pickled red onion, avocado, baja aioli, crispy quinoa
Campechana $19
citrus marinated tuna 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
chipotle salsa, white onion, cilantro
Skirt Steak $16
morita salsa, red onion, jicama
Mahi-Mahi $16
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
choice of protein, caramelized onion & poblano chile rajas, melted cheese, served with house guacamole, salsa mexicana, crema & flour tortillas
Fajitas - Red Chile Marinated Veggie $18
choice of protein, caramelized onion & poblano chile rajas, melted cheese, served with house guacamole, salsa mexicana, crema & flour tortillas
Fajitas - Red Chile Marinated Shrimp $25
choice of protein, caramelized onion & poblano chile rajas, melted cheese, served with house guacamole, salsa mexicana, crema & flour tortillas
Fajitas - Red Chile Marinated Steak $26
choice of protein, 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. choice of 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, jalapeno 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
Desserts
Churros $8
Tres Leche del Dia $8
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.