4.5
600+ Ratings
El Rey (U St)
4.5 x (600+) • Mexican • Latin American • New Mexican • Info
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919 U St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
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El Rey - DC, nestled in the Howard University area of Washington, offers a vibrant selection of tacos and traditional Mexican fare. The restaurant features a variety of tacos including Birria, Thai Shrimp, Carn... More
El Rey - DC, nestled in the Howard University area of Washington, offers a vibrant selection of tacos and traditional Mexican fare. The restaurant features a variety of tacos including Birria, Thai Shrimp, Carne Asada, and Pescado. The menu also extends to other Mexican classics such as Quesabirria, nachos, and tostadas, complemented by a range of dips like guacamole and habanero salsa. Popular among patrons are the Quesabirria and Thai Shrimp Taco, with the latter often ordered alongside chips. With a customer rating of 4.6, El Rey - DC is a favored destination for evening dining in the community. Less
Rating and reviews
"The quesabirra was warm and juicy and the sauces that came with it was more than enough. A perfect late night meal to end my 2023 Holloween. I'll have to go in person one day, I heard their brunch is good. I'm very happy it's still around!"
• Jeremiah B. • 10/29/23
"I haven’t eaten it yet, but it smells so good!!!!!"
• Nyla S. • 08/06/23
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Delivery time
Sunday
12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Monday - Thursday
5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Friday
5:00 PM - 1:30 AM
Saturday
12:00 PM - 1:30 AM
Featured items
Tacos
- Thai Shrimp Taco$4.80 • 87% (81)Marinated shrimp, carrot-jicama slaw, sriracha aioli, and cilantro. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness. Especially if you have certain medical conditions.
- Carne Asada Taco$6.00 • 76% (59)Charred beef skirt, tomatillo-avocado salsa, pickled radish, onions, and cilantro. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness. Especially if you have certain medical conditions.
- DC Taco$4.80 • 76% (39)Panko breaded fried chicken breast strips, crispy potato fries, house-made mambo sauce, and cilantro. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness. Especially if you have certain medical conditions.
- Adobo Chicken Taco$4.80 • 79% (49)Lettuce, pico de gallo, crema, and cilantro. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness. Especially if you have certain medical conditions.
- Pescado Taco$4.80 • 77% (45)Grilled fish, carrot-jicama slaw, tomatillo-avocado salsa, chipotle aioli, and cilantro. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness. Especially if you have certain medical conditions.
- Al Pastor Taco$4.80 • 81% (43)Roasted pork shoulder, pineapple, pickled onions, chipotle aioli, and cilantro. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness. Especially if you have certain medical conditions.
- Hongos Taco (Vegetarian)$3.60 • 84% (13)Mushrooms, peppers, onions, com, crema, Cotija cheese, and cilantro.
- Birria Taco$6.00 • 63% (77)Braised beef, oaxaca cheese, onions, cilantro, consomé dip
- Classico$4.80Braised Beef, Cilantro, Onion, Radish, Arbol sauce
Otra Comida (Other Food)
- Quesabirria$18.00 • 76% (99)Braised beef, oaxaca cheese, onions, cilantro, consomé dip, crema
- Quesadilla$10.80 • 88% (51)Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness. Especially if you have certain medical conditions.
- Nachos$10.80 • 79% (168)Queso, jalapenos, black beans, and cilantro. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness. Especially if you have certain medical conditions.
- Tostada$4.80 • 61% (17)Crispy fried flat corn tortilla, black bean sauce, lettuce, sliced avocado, molcajete salsa, crema, and Cotija cheese. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness. Especially if you have certain medical conditions.
- Chips$3.60 • 85% (61)Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness. Especially if you have certain medical conditions.
- Burrito$9.60Mexican rice, lettuce, pinto beans, cheese, salsa verde, and crema
- Rating and reviews
4.5
•600+ Ratings •
4 Reviews
Jeremiah B.• 10/29/23The quesabirra was warm and juicy and the sauces that came with it was more than enough. A perfect late night meal to end my 2023 Holloween. I'll have to go in person one day, I heard their brunch is good. I'm very happy it's still around!
Jefferie K.• 10/03/23Food is delicious
Nyla S.• 08/06/23I haven’t eaten it yet, but it smells so good!!!!!
Cherene Marie S.• 09/04/22Good
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