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    El Rey Mexican Restaurant

    4.6 (18 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Vegetarian enchiladas
    Marci P.

    We have been multiple times and overall our experience has been good. Fun space. There has been some mixups with our food and even when we have ordered the same thing as a previous time there have been differences in the meals. However, the food has always been good.

    Quesabirra tacos
    Travis T.

    I had been to their New Albany location but this was my first time at their Johnstown location. Same great food, just a different location!! This is a small Main Street location with great decor and ambiance! It seemed like this location was understaffed as the service was not as on point as their other location. I went on a Sunday and the place was pretty full so I sat at the bar so that I wouldn't be taking up a table that could be used for those dining in with multiple people. I ordered the Quesabirra tacos which were fantastic! I did have to ask for a lime so perhaps this doesn't come standard with this dish. Food came out quickly after ordering but after asking for a to-go container when finished it took approximately 10 minutes to get everything. I know this because I was watching the clock counting down on their beautiful large screen TV at the bar that the hockey game was on. I will definitely be back for these tacos again and I'm so happy that they have a location in Johnstown!

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    The wait staff was great, food was excellent. Suggest a bench for seniors to set while waiting for a table.

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    The sauce was a rich, smokey,creamy, red sauce that wasn't too spicy, yet had enough flavor to play with your palette.

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