Taqueria El Rey

So glad they are back! We went to the new location on Bagley and we really loved the whole experience. The service was excellent and the old El Zocalo location is really pleasant. The tacos are the real thing, genuine, delicious and a substantial portion. I had one of each kind of meat - my favorites were the pastor and asada. The Michelada was just right, a little spicy, a little tangy with lots of tajin.Again, special shout out to the servers who were really nice, quick and attentive.

My favorite food truck now has a brick-and-mortar! The food has always been elite and still is. Sitting right in the middle of Mexicantown's restaurant strip, there's no way they won't keep expanding and end up #1 amongst the competition soon. The menu and food quality are undeniably on another level compared to the surrounding restaurants. The decor feels fresh, clean, and modern with plenty of seating and a nice open setup.The best thing about Taqueria El Rey is the flavor and juiciness of the meat. Never dry. This visit was no different - the whole chicken, the steak and chicken tacos, even the shrimp - all on point.The service could've been a little more put together, but not in a way that would stop me from coming back. It didn't feel intentional or rude, just a little unorganized. I'm sure it'll get better as they continue to move forward, I don't think they've been open that long yet.This should be your first go-to for tacos and drinks in the city!

Not the same quality as the old locationMeat was all overcooked on asada and pastor tacos... asked the server and she said all the meat is "precooked"What does that even mean, ewwwTortillas felt mass produced Service was great that's why 3 stars but food needs help Better choices for tacos nearby

I love this building, it's beautiful inside and out! It has been updated to a well lit open concept, last time I was here it was El Zocala in the late 90's. About the food...The chips were super fresh, the Guacamole was fresh & delicious, the house red salsa was very good, the verde salsa was smooth & creamy & slightly spicier than the red. I got 4tacos, 1Al Pastor,1Pollo & 2 Carne Asada tacos. The Al Pastor was my favorite, the meat was marinated & smoky & could really taste the pineapple & the sweet tomatillo salsa with it is amazing. The Pollo taco was smoky and very good but the meat was pretty dry. Carne Asada is my go to favorite taco but unfortunately these did not have the smoky marinated flavor that makes carne asada great, the meat was actually quite bland. 7/10

Still the BEST Mexican food in town. We came to their new restaurant and food still tastes as delicious and fresh as last time in their original restaurant. Highly recommend their Al pastor and original grilled chicken. Make sure to ask for the green sauce cause that's the best to add to your tacos. Dining area is much bigger and vibe is quiet and friendly. Staff is friendly and quick with service especially getting us additional chips and salsa.

I love tacos. I love chips and salsa. I've loved Taqueria El Rey long time. After a tragic fire they closed for 2 years. I tried and tried to find another taco joint I loved as much. Nothing else quite hit the spot. I stick to chicken tacos and chips and salsa. They're hard to beat. As for the rest of the menu you'll have to see for yourself. I found my favorites. No need to explore.

Had an incredible experience at this restaurant that just re-opened, we visited it on a Friday night and it was packed but they were still able to get us a table within a few minutes. The margarita was excellent, not too sweet and they didn't skimp on the alcohol. I had the 3-taco dinner which were excellent, highly recommend the Al Pastor and Carnitas. Those were my favorite from what we tried. These were authentic tacos with fresh ingredients.Our server was awesome, he checked on us multiple times and made us feel at home. The restaurant was really nicely decorated and it was a fun ambiance. Overall if you're in Mexicantown, highly recommend coming here and for sure getting a margarita and some authentic tacos. The prices are fair and the quality is there.

This place does the best advertising on Instagram. So much so that I could not wait to try it. In a phrase "That did not hit the spot!" I had to ask three times to have our table cleaned. The restaurant was dirty. My wife ordered cheese tamales and I had their signature grilled chicken. The chicken combo came with rice and beans. If you look at the photo you would think it's bursting with flavor. Not! I have never had a more flavorless meal. The chips and salsa were so stale. I am on the hunt for a great Mexican restaurant this is not it. Normally I give at least three visits before I right them off. I am making the exception and vowing never to return. Yuck!

They moved locations into the old El Zocalo on Bagley. It is not just a food truck, they have an actual restaurant inside as well! They are under new management, but the food is all still the same

We didn't get to visit the old location but frequented their pop up at Batch. Tonight we tried the new location and had a decent experience. Margaritas were great, didn't taste like mixer or artificial flavoring. Chips were tasty. We had taco dinners - steak, chorizo, fried pork, and marinated pork. I liked the steak the best by far, but of the steak tacos was pretty dry. The rice and beans don't have a ton of flavor. I wouldn't be mad about going back because it seems on par with other places in the area, but I'm still looking for somewhere as good as Los Arcos in Lincoln Park.