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    El Rey Del Taco

    4.6 (45 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Heuvos rancheros, agua fresca de sandia, dos salsas picantes.
    Joaquin Kif R.

    This is my 4th visit in 3 weeks. Please don't judge it by its humble exterior and location -- this is the very best Mexican food I've had in Winston Salem since moving here from the southwest 20 years ago. The aguas frescas are delightfully refreshing. The rice is fluffy. The salsa picante is pleasantly picoso, not dangerously diablo. The bathrooms are immaculate. The service es muy amable. My favorite so far is their caldo de rez. Here's a picture of today's meal: huevos rancheros con una agua sandia. ¡¡Riquísimo!!

    Carne Azada Burrito and fries
    Joseph K.

    Asada burrito was really good. Healthy portion of meat which had a lot of flavor. Good ratio of rice and beans and plenty of cheese The red and green salsa were both awesome. I prefer the red but the green was also really good. Legitimately some of the best I've ever had. Definitely ordering extra next time. Fries were seasoned well but could have been crispier. Service was good and food was ready quick. Over all a pretty good meal.

    Steak with rice and beans
    Waldemar G.

    Very fast and friendly service, The food was very delicious I will have to come back to try some of the other food they have because I was not disappointed at all .

    Cam O.

    Checked this place out recently because I wanted some authentic tacos I got two steak tacos and two lengua. Flavor was good thought it was a good touch to add a few chips as well you don't see that often! The two sauces they provided you with were salsa verde and a spicy red sauce which was my favorite but they both were really good. The service was good the gentleman that took my order was very nice and pleasant to work with. The only reason I didn't leave 5 stars is because the tortilla was too big for the amount of meat and toppings that they put on so it makes for a lot of breading when you bite into it. Other than that the place is good I'll be back so I can try something different I'm sure it will be good!

    Large piece of nothing but fat in the Carnitas
    Fred B.

    This Mexican restaurant is located in a strip center off the section of W. Clemmonsville Road where the roundabouts drive you crazy.This is a real small place- 5 booths and a long communal table in the center. I came here for the Birria Tacos using goat, but found they now use beef- nuts! I hate it when a plan doesn't come together, and I hate it even more when the plan comes apart. So I ordered my go to dish - Carnitas - I had looked at reviews and pictures of the Carnitas and they looked good.The plate came with refried beans, rice, grilled onions, and a grilled Jalapeño pepper. Nothing I received was at all good, nothing except the rice and pepper looked like pictures I had seen on Yelp! The Carnitas were shredded, much like the beef in Birria, and there was little flavor. The beans were cold and like soup. The pictures I had seen showed whole bean. The rice was barely warm, dry with little flavor. The tortillas were really small, the pepper was hot, my Coke was cold! It is obvious that much has changed in the kitchen here. and not for the good. I was really bummed out about no goat Birria - the first Birria I had was with goat, in Guadalajara in the late 70's - really good stuff. NO SE COME BIEN AQUI!

    Chorizo burrito
    Mike P.

    When I want more authentic Mexican, this is my go to. The quality is excellent and consistent. They have the best carnitas tacos, and I recently discovered their red enchiladas! Fire. Love love love this place!

    Chilaqueles
    Tina G.

    LOve the tacos here! Tried something new tonight (Chilaqueles) and it was an OK dish. Not sure what I expected but it was basically chips with a cold crème sauce and salsa verde. The Fajita Texanas was delicious -- the shrimp was perfection! Again ... can't go wrong with the tacos here, regardless of which ones you get.

    Pollo Azado Huarache
    Jimmy L.

    Great food! It's a small little colorful place in a strip mall, so it really feels like you've stepped into Central America! I have had the pollo asado, birria, and pastor tacos. The first two were great, the pastor is not good. ¡Lo siento amigos! I also have had the carne asada tacos and the huarache. The latter is like a big masa Mexican pizza but with beans instead of sauce. Like sopas but way larger and thicker. Delicious! Prices are fair. Pro tip: be sure to look at the chalkboard on the wall, it's half the menu and it's not on the menu they hand you! All sorts of entree-style dishes to choose from. A neighbor got something that looked like a giant schnitzel (idk?) but it looked amazing! Red hot salsa is a 7/10, green salsa is a 2/10. For reference I rank regular Cholula as a 4. Great spot!!!!

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    Daniela R.

    You won't be disappointed!!! That's all lol. It was so good, I might just go back real soon hahah. Looks like a lot of changes have been made to the menu, but honestly, still has a variety. The tacos were delicious and got us some rice and beans to add to them. Must try the Cubana torta, it was Amazing, with a chile toreado, bomb!! I just moved from CA and was afraid I wouldn't find good Hispanic food, but I think I found the one. So so good! 11/10 Go see for yourself, it is delicious!!

    Cheese quesadilla and rice
    Carol W.

    Solid tacos! Our first time here, we weren't sure if we should sit and order or order at the counter. We were gestured to sit and our order was taken but others that came in after ordered at the counter. So I guess anything goes! I got carnitas tacos. Carnitas we're a little oily but otherwise good. Hubby got gorditas with steak and he said they were really good. Looked delicious. Kiddo got a plain quesadilla which he loved. It came with a side of rice which he didn't like (surprising if you know my kid!). I tasted the rice and there was something a little different but hubby thought it was fine. Server was good despite doing everything - server, cashier, etc. Small place, only one table when we got there - I'd go back!

    Gordita's with steak.
    Andrew W.

    Authentic Mexican food. I love the service from the staff. They were understanding that we have a 7-year old. We ordered something off the menu and they accommodated no problem. Very clean! Outstanding place to have lunch. I had the Gordita's with steak. Wonderful does not fully give it credit. I would definitely recommend this place and I will be returning!

    Barbacoa special
    Amy P.

    Couldn't have had a better experience. Such great, authentic Mexican food!! We were walking in right when the store was closing and the owner took his time to go back and prepare our meals. So kind!! As a big Mexican food lover I was impressed and plan to keep coming back. The chorizo tacos were insanely delicious!! I think it might be hard to order something else I liked the tacos so much. My fiancé loved the Barbacoa and said the beans were unreal. Come here for some affordable, tasty food :)

    The menu has limited options but my waiter was very flexible, ordered a quesadilla for my 4 y.o. And was super happy.

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    10/10 recommend carne asada tacos are the best and great price!! 4 for $12 and I was almost full after 2

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    The food here is so good. Different menu which was nice. Staff super nice. The restaurant is small but definitely worth trying them!

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    Good food! We had the tacos and they are great! Prices have changed like everything else. So 12 tacos was 42$ after tax

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    service and food were absolutely perfect 12/10 would definitely recommend this place it was my first time being there

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    Great little taco place. The sopes are really good. I've been here several times over the last few months.

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