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El Rey Taqueria
Cuban Restaurant, Taco Restaurant, and Mexican Restaurant$$$$
Houston
"Shrimp tempura taco and Cuban taco are the bomb dot com!"(7 Tips)
"Yum, best breakfast tacos."(4 Tips)
"The Cuban sandwiches are to die for"(6 Tips)
"Try the rotisserie chicken tacos!"(4 Tips)
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Dang LeDecember 3, 2014The Tinga Torta ($6.25) is the best sandwich you'll ever sink your teeth into. Rotisserie shredded chicken in chipotle sauce. The whole thing is just tender, flavorful, and bursting with goodness.
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Luisger LopezNovember 12, 2017I thought the standard Cuban Sandwich was prepared to perfection. Good proportions, very fresh ingredients , beautifully wrapped. Nice job!!
KristinaJune 28, 2012Their tacos are awesome! My fave is the Cuban Taco. Other popular ones are: El Rey Taco, Ropa Vieja Taco and Rotisserie Chicken Taco. Lemonade is made fresh and horchata is really good!
Pablo PesqueraJuly 26, 2016The Summer Special is really good. 3 shrimp tacos with mango , avocado, and cilantro and a cup of black beans.- Blair AllenAugust 22, 2018Get the fish tacos. Do it. Also, splurge a little on the Ropa Viejo Taco and a horchata to wash it all down.
- Blair AllenAugust 18, 2018 Get the fish tacos. Do it. Also, splurge a little on the Ropa Viejo Taco and a horchata to wash it all down.
The best Cuban fast food in town. Try and Cuban coffee and a Cuban sandwich. Breakfast tacos are also solid.
Laura GraceyJuly 23, 2015My favorite taco place! The beef Cuban taco on flour tortilla is fantastic. Also has tasty tortilla soup.
Houston PressAugust 12, 2014El Rey is a terrific Cuban/Mexican restaurant masquerading as a fast-food joint. Read more
- Jeff NOctober 1, 2014Good breakfast, tortas, rotisserie chicken, coffee. The drive-through has terrible accuracy, so double-check your order.
Eric SouthwardMarch 11, 2012I recommend the torta diablo. All tacos are great esp. Ropa vieja. And anything with their fresh rotisserie chicken
- Shrimp tempura taco and Cuban taco are the bomb dot com!
The ropa vieja plate is my favorite! Even my Cuban mother approves!
Zach RJuly 25, 2015Unimpressive. The Cuban sandwich looked and tasted like a grilled ham and cheese. Excellent guacamole.
Miriam GoldmanApril 9, 2015the place is a little overrated, but the Spanish rice is actually to die for
When here for breakfast, nothing beats a #6 on whole wheat with egg whites for guilt free mexican food. For lunch, a cuban taco with chicken is tops.
Who knew a Cuban taco place could have some of the best coffee in town?
Franco MartinezOctober 28, 2010Their specialty sandwiches and "tortas" are authentic and delicious. Great place for a quick and filling meal.
El Rey TaqueriaNovember 27, 2012Like our new Facebook Page! (for all the latest discounts, events, & offers!) www.facebook.com/ElReyCubanMex
Jesse fApril 6, 2013The chicken was burned. Tha air conditining was out. My enchillada was cover with thick melted cheese. I am done going there.- Allen ArcadeJanuary 9, 20114sq tipsters are awesome. Had the grilled fish and shrimp tacos as well as the shredded beef. Wow!! The mango pie is good but overrated.
Taco al Pastor on flour is what you're here for. 7 or 8 ought to do the trick.
Grace TaylorJanuary 2, 2011Awesome veggie taco! Lots of flavorful, peppered veggies and sautéed onions.
Donna Childers-ThirkellJuly 11, 201310 minute wait behind 1 car for 2 breakfast tacos. Only filled my large drink up to half what the heck is going on here?
Laura ChanOctober 2, 2011Houston Press Best of Houston 2011 - Reader's Choice - Best Breakfast Tacos- Christy LandesNovember 29, 2014Meh! We must have gotten the wrong thing. Cuban sandwiches are supposed to be more than grilled cheese with ham. Maybe stick with tacos?
Canteloupe agua fresca, tacos al pastor and carnitas with guac and sourcream... yup.
The iced mochas are addicting!! You've been warned!!
Love this place but the mango pie is in NO way omg per previous tip.
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- Mon–Wed
- 7:00 AM–Midnight
- Thu–Sat
- 7:00 AM–3:00 AM
- Sun
- 8:00 AM–10:00 PM
(713) 802-9145
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