My daughter and I decided to stop by her favorite, Mexican restaurant, El Rey Tequila, on a Saturday around 12:30pm. It was practically empty so we were seated right away. The restaurant was decorated with murals and art, which gave it a nice touch. Our server brought out the chips and salsa and we put in an order for some margaritas, which were very good! We started with the Mexican Street Corn and unfortunately, I wasn't a fan. It tasted like it had chamoy drizzled on top, which made it sweet. If it didn't have that sauce, it would've tasted much better. My daughter decided on the Carne Asada Fries and I chose the Birria Tacos, both were very good. I love how much meat they put in the tacos and the consume was flavored very well. Overall, we had a great experience and the staff were very friendly! The drinks were amazing and the food was great, outside of the Street Corn lol! If you're in the area, definitely stop in. read more

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The food was absolutely delicious!!! I had the chili con queso burrito and wished I had room to eat it all. My son's basketball team came so it was a lot of us and the staff accommodated the unexpected rush. Great job and great food! Drinks were good too. read more

El Rey Tequila - Chili Con Queso Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Colonial Heights, Virginia

Food was tasty! Drinks were great, even with their size... the greater and server where very kind and patient as we went through the menu... Be transplants to the area, we had a taste for Mexican food... and they filled the need... read more

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Great margaritas & street tacos! The outdoor seating was comfortable and my dog loved being able to go to lunch with me! The service was also 10/10 read more

El Rey Tequila - Outdoor seating great for dogs. - Mexican Near Me - Colonial Heights, Virginia

This is the best Mexican food around. I live in Richmond where there are many options. This place stands out with their diverse options of authentic dishes. They have the standard tacos, burritos, quesadillas etc that are premium compared to other Mexican restaurants around. The bonus is, they have so many more specialties. Their drinks are crafted and fresh! A huge variety made to order! Love the coco loco. It's way beyond any you've had. Toasted coconut rim! Yummy! Always huge potions, a great friendly family of staff and a comfortable atmosphere. Please try it! You'll be surprised at the elevated quality compared to other Mexican restaurants around. read more

El Rey Tequila - Cold Coctel loaded with shrimp! I could drink the broth! The quesabirria was like a Mexican French dip! lol - Mexican Near Me - Colonial Heights, Virginia

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9/10 Recommend!! (Date of service: February 14th, 2023) Walked in and there was no wait time which was Great since it was "rush hour" time. Once we sat down we were quickly served with chips and salsa. The white salsa was SOO good that the server came back to refill it in a bigger bowl without me even asking. The portions were more than enough. I ordered about 7 tacos to share and only could finish two at ease, it was sooo good that I forced myself to eat a third! Our server was super patient, kind, and more than exceptional customer service. The ambiance wasn't too loud and was not too crowded. If i lived in Virginia, I would tell everyone I know but for now, I will vouch for them all the way from Las Vegas. read more

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This is one of my favorite Mexican restaurants in the RVA area. It is 100% worth the drive. They have an expansive menu with so many options - I try something new every time and have never been disappointed. My mom loves their margaritas. I like their other cocktails as well. The burritos and fajitas are a family favorite. The servers are very attentive and also very funny. This is a great casual Mexican restaurant. read more

Wonderful first experience. Delicious food with excellent customer service (hard working and friendly). I appreciated the wide variety of vegetarian options and really enjoyed the King Molcajete Vegetariano - hot with so much flavor! My husband polished off his burrito with some type of meat. Even the salsa had a delectable flavor to it. Yummy margaritas, too; they weren't overly sweet. Hidden gem that's easily a go-to place for authentic Mexican food. read more

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Not impressed and I did not get the 4 star average for this place. The atmosphere is decent. Service is as almost nonexistent. We were there at noon on Sunday and it was sluggish. But friendly. The food was just okay. I order the Birria Tacos which is one of my favorites. So much so I've made them myself. All 4+ hours making them. What I got today wasn't Birria . The tacos were decent but the consommé was basically flavorless soup with onion and cilantro in it. Very disappointing. I also expected the taco shells to be dipped on the fat of the cooking process and fried on a flattop. Not the case here. Presentation was good. We tried it. Try it yourself. We probably won't be back. read more

El Rey Tequila - Rice and beans - Mexican Near Me - Colonial Heights, Virginia

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Great food friendly staff. My kids love the giant burritos here! Quick stop in for lunch

awesome Mexican American joint with a lot of authentic Mexican choices. Much more to choose from than the surrounding Mexican places and the fresh guacamole is always delicious, especially seasonally. The wings are pretty good too, fried- and sauced if you choose. There's always the same people I see there every time and they're always pleasant welcoming and quick. The woman that normally serves us is awesome with my kids and we ate and left in an hour. Perfect because i usually go for lunch with my two toddlers. We sit outside on the patio which is mostly fenced in and has umbrellas for shade on a few of the tables. It is right next to the road, but it's easily accessible and right on the boulevard. The birria is delicious as are any nachos or fajitas. They also have pink lemonade which is a plus for the littles. Will always return. read more

The restaurant has a nice festive feel about it, it's clean and they play a nice mix of culturally appropriate music. As soon as you sit down they bring you crips, warm, tortilla chips and take your drink order. The service from the staff is always the best, they are very accommodating. I got a tamale and Street tacos. The tamale was a disappointment because it had a piece of a organ and what looked like left over animal organs in it. I've had tamales from here before and they were not as disappointing as this time. My tacos were not disappointing, I tried three different types from the menu and they were all seasoned well topped with onions, cilantro, and pickled jalapeño. I'm only rating 3 stars because of my tamale. read more

El Rey Tequila - Three different types of street tacos. - Mexican Near Me - Colonial Heights, Virginia

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This place was a quick spontaneous find because I had a taste for a margarita. It was more of a surprise because walking in the ambiance was exciting. There's a full bar, music, and plenty of seating in the dining area. I was greeted at the door by the hostess. Thereafter, she seated us in the dining area. It wasn't overly crowded, but enough people that said there's something good about this place. I ordered a Medium Raspberry Margarita, and the glass was huge. I couldn't finish it all. It had a good taste, but I will say I didn't get a buzz whatsoever....just a headache. I was disappointed since that was the reason I came here. The salsa was flavorful, and had the right amount of onions and cilantro like I like it. I can eat chips and salsa everyday, so I will give them a star for that. My sister had the El Dragon Margarita with dry ice. The presentation was beautiful and exciting. It reminded me of Sugar Factory with their signature drinks with the dry ice effects. She and I loved the taste of the dragonfruit, and the alcohol didn't disappoint. I'm giving it 4 stars because my experience was not all bad. I looked around at the different food choices, and they all looked really appetizing. Someone had a seafood pot with crab legs and that had me sold. The service was exceptional because the staff was very friendly and helpful to one another. If any of the waiters/waitresses walked by to check on their table, they would stop and ask if we were okay. I thought that was so thoughtful. The ambiance with the music was lively and spirited. I will definitely come back to try some of the food and another drink. read more

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Food awesomeness ... shrimp chimichangas and my parents loved their entrees too, service was excellent, salsa was flavorful and smoky with good heat! Chips were hot and salted properly! Seafood specialty Latin cuisine that is quality and worth the cost! Drinks were pretty good. read more

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Cash/Card accepted Restrooms available Free public parking Group Friendly Family friendly Adult beverages available Mini bar Mexican Cuisine A family owned and operated restaurant, this place has a variety of choices in their menu. It becomes superpack during rush hour, Space may be limited due to the fact that the building is small. Prices are decent and you get a full quantity on your plate, a decent amount of food that can feed 2. Overall a good spot to get quick bite for Mexican food and to enjoy your time with family or friends. read more

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Great atmosphere. Nice decor/art work. Modern grey booths and black granite like table tops. Pretty teal walls. There wasn't any background music nor was the tv on so it was quiet. Unfortunately there were a lot of flies which is annoying to constantly swat away from your food while trying to enjoy eating your meal. Onto the food- the Tacos Gordos had bacon which is a plus and were decently good. The corn tortillas were nicely done crusted with cheese however the fillings were very oily making my tacos fall apart. The 3 sauces on the side were flavorful. The street tacos did not come with any sides. I ordered the elote street corn which was nicely plated. I would return to try something different on the menu. Noted- a surcharge may be added to credit card transactions. read more

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The service, food, ambiance and the whole vibe was just outstanding!!!! I highly recommend for any occasion. They have taco Tuesday and some of the best Margaritas and Tequila options. If you haven't been yet you have to check them out !! read more

El Rey Tequila - Birria Taco - Mexican Near Me - Colonial Heights, Virginia

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My mom took us here for Easter. Food was certainly more authentic compared to the surrounding mexican restaurants. The food is flavorful, portions are ginormous. Service is a little slow and kinda requires some patience- keep in mind they just opened so they are getting the hang of it. The manager saw me drinking a margarita and also gave me a free shot of Espolon too. Check it out!! read more

El Rey Tequila - Barria Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Colonial Heights, Virginia

I came in with my best friend and we planned to only order drinks. We ordered an El Dragon Margarita and lengua street tacos to share. They were out of dry ice so we didn't get the special effects with Margarita but it taste good and we were able to take what we didn't finish home. The street taco weren't anything special I've definitely had much better. I do plan to pay the place another visit because the drink was strong and hope to find a entree I like. Our services was very nice. The ambiance is fun and busy seating is very close. Don't come in wit your sneaky link. read more

El Rey Tequila - Lengua Taco - Mexican Near Me - Colonial Heights, Virginia

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We stop there in the evening. On our way home to Florida, the food was good but three hours later, my wife realized she had left her purse, quite a ways down the road. The person on the phone said they would mail it to us if we set up with our address, since going back, for it would put us back on the road for another full day. I agreed and would've paid him for his troubles after multiple contact to many excuses two weeks later he hasn't, and now he won't even return my text his name was Freddy. He said he took it home to be safe instead of leaving it with the manager. Now we have signed that somebody is trying to get into our checking account. Tried multiple times to contact the manager to no avail. Update: he did finally send it to us, just not as quickly as we expected, but the food was great, and we would go back if we're in the area. read more

El Rey Tequila - Mexican Near Me - Colonial Heights, Virginia

We ordered delivery and it was piping hot. The salsa, white dip, and chips were the same as pretty much every place in town. Portion sizes are huge for the street tacos, chimichanga, and quesadilla. The shrimp street taco was so good! The pork was too salty. The quesadilla was very light on cheese, but full of chicken. It needed to be evened out a bit. My husband liked the chimichanga and again, it was massive! I was most looking forward to the street corn. The corn itself was mushy so I would not order again, but flavors were nice. We would order again, just change up what we get. Sorry, we dove in before pictures could be taken. read more

This was the best authentic Mexican food I've had around here! The large draft beers are huge and the price is great! Service and staff were excellent. We both ordered street tacos, pollo asado and Al Pastor. The flavors were amazing and they did not skimp on the fillings. Their corn tortillas are home made. We also ordered a side of cheese sauce which we couldn't even finish. Ambiance was fun with great staff and fun music. We will be back! read more

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The food here is definitely more authentic than anywhere else in Colonial Heights. The Birria tacos are delicious, and the portions are also very large. It's a little pricey here, but I feel like the portions and quality of the food off set that. The only area I'd say needs improvement at this place is that the service is a little slow. Hopefully that will improve with time! read more

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Great food. High quality and very large sized portions. I got the Mix it up. We have been three times and it was great every time!! read more

El Rey Tequila - Mix it up !! You will love this !! - Mexican Near Me - Colonial Heights, Virginia

This place is amazing! The staff was super friendly and the food is some of the best Mexican food I've ever ate. I will definitely be visiting this place again. read more

El Rey Tequila - El Rey Tequila - Mexican Near Me - Colonial Heights, Virginia

I'm so glad I do not live in Colonial Heights anymore. Please don't go - it's a rip off. So is Mi Rodeo, cuz that's gross too but you like what you like and they are feeding the non authentic. It was awful and idk who they are feeding but clearly Colonial Heights got money now because $5.99 for 1 taco was laughable. Just take one look at my pictures, I didn't get the tacos because I can get better tacos near where I live for way less. My husband got a burrito and y'all.... Even on lunch menu was not worth $12. Not to mention the girl brought me the check and forgot to add a drink and took it out of my hand to add the $5 horchata..... like y'all - you want tacos come to Richmond, I will show you where to go. This place is a complete rip off!!!!!!!! read more

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The food here is delicious. I think it's better than most of the other "Mexican" food places in the area. I recommend this place as I will go back. read more

Their food is amazing, if my family doesn't have a plan for dinner we pick them. The service is amazing the workers are always nice. Also this was the first restaurant me and my family when to when we moved to colonial heights. read more

Best Mexican restaurant around the area in my opinion. Only place close to the tricity area where i can find street style tacos. Largest selection of tequila around. read more

El Rey Tequila - Alcohol selection, many tequilas. - Mexican Near Me - Colonial Heights, Virginia

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This was my second time coming here and I'm still disappointed I hadn't checked it out sooner! Delicious drinks and chips & roasted salsa set the tone for the expertly made food to come. The staff is attentive and was very patient with my family while we chose from what felt like a million amazing sounding meal options. There's a lot of Mexican joints in this area but El Rey Tequila is special! Needless to say, I'll be be back time & time again. read more

El Rey Tequila - Paella de Mariscos - Mexican Near Me - Colonial Heights, Virginia

Love it here, the drinks, are great, coco loco, the rice and tacos. I tell my friends how good it is.

I was excited to try this place, but was a little disappointed. I ordered the Street Corn & Mar Y Tierra. The Street Corn was good, on the top but the bottom had no taste. The Mar Y Tierra had absolutely no flavor. I had to add several spices to it. The salsa & white dip were quite bland as well. The food could definitely use some more flavoring with spices. read more

my second time here and the portion size is big and the salsa and white sauce and cheese dip is the bomb I really can say it's authentic pray they don't change but I'm Mexican and I give my approval oh tortillas are homemade well the corn read more

Clean, friendly, amazing food. Best Mexican restaurant in the area. Great drinks and best white sauce

Brand new place! Used to be Pino's. Fast and friendly service, food portions are pretty good, quality of food excellent, great prices! Will return soon! Highly recommended...! read more

This place is very good, especially compared to all the other surrounding mexican restaurants. The service was alright, but the food made up for it! Huge portions, and very delicious. Highly recommend! read more