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    4.0 (67 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Salsa bar
    Sheena T.

    I stopped in for an early dinner on a Sunday and appreciate the full parking lot and easy ordering at the counter. I ordered a variety of tacos and the pozol rojo soup, plus a side of rancho beans. I love that they offer a salsa bar with pico and a variety of salsas and jalapeño ranch. The el diablo shrimp taco was very good and I made it rico style which was a little excessive for a taco with mayo but still delicious. The chicken taco, carnitas, and picadillo ground beef. The salsas were all fresh and good, but the pozol soup was just ok. I wouldn't order it again. The service was quick and the vibe relaxed. I'll definitely be back!

    Side of bacon
    Heather F.

    I was excited to try Little Rey because I pass it all the time. I stopped in the first time on a Sunday around 10 am, and the restaurant wasn't full. I ordered at the counter, and the team member answered my questions. I probably should have ordered the tacos for my first visit, but I was in the mood for pancakes, so I ordered those. When I returned a second time, I did order the tacos. The place is comfortable & vibrant - great for meeting up with a few friends or a group. There's free parking in the lot outside. Love: Agua Fresca (some of the best I've had - had to get one to go both times & would come in just for this) Like: bacon taco; steak taco (both flavorful) Dislike: hotcakes (too dense but keep in mind I like mine fluffy & crispy); side of bacon (caught off guard that it was crumbled)

    Cheese fries, carnitas taco and quesadilla, street corn, cilantro lime rice
    Kendall R.

    Seriously incredible food! I've been twice now, and I was even more impressed the second visit. Parking is probably the worst thing about this place, but there is a free lot in front of you can snag a spot. We parked around the corner for $2 an hour which was pretty easy. My husband and I shared a carnitas taco & quesadilla, cheese fries, cilantro lime rice, and their street corn. We could not shut up about the cheese fries. I have no idea what kind of cheese was on these fries, but it was transcendent. Also the vibes and decor are so cute! Don't skip this place!

    Taco Carne
    Tamica J.

    I ordered the food through DoorDash. The service was FAST! The Taco Carne was VERY GOOD! I wish I had ordered another. The Elote was ok. I only ate one. The smoked wings were good as well with the jalapeño ranch. Definitely a little spicy but not overbearing. Next time I will ask them to be extra crispy. If in the area please give them a try.

    Half chicken, rice and beans.
    Wayne C.

    Midtown needs another taco place like I need a hole in the head. This place is one I couldn't figure out. It's not really bbq and it's not really a trad taco joint. Let me start-the food is amazing. Service is great. It's without a doubt 5 stars. But-I couldn't figure out the identity. I walked in thinking it was a traditional Peruvian style charcoal chicken restaurant. It isn't. It's part Mexican, part gringo bbq. Think smoked chicken with tortillas. The music selection bounced around like a Mexican jumping bean-but it's all good listening. Ate the half chicken with a side of beans, rice, and both corn and flour tortillas. I will come back again, and again, and again. I'll still be confused about the identity, but I won't be confused about the quality of the food. It's stellar.

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    Luke S.

    The food is very good. The chicken al carbon is quite good. Great patio seating. Friendly staff. Highly recommended. Ambiance was chill, but fun.

    This is where the food comes out
    Jeff T.

    I stopped here for lunch and tried 2 of their Chicken Al Carbon Tacos. Apparently, this place prides itself on its chicken. The flour tortillas were soft and held up well. They were also filled with pico, chicken, and smoked onions. The smoked onions were delicious! The chicken was tender but lacked seasoning. Thankfully, they have a nice salsa bar here. This is a nice place for lunch. The restaurant has lots of seating indoors and outside, and the staff keep the tables clean and sanitized. I really appreciated that. You order at the counter and they bring your food to your table. They also offer margaritas and beer. I'm planning to return on Saturday or Sunday morning to try their breakfast Tacos, served on weekends from 9A - 3P.

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    Tori S.

    Immediate review at the top, rambling at the bottom. Food: I got the pollo al carbon for $18. Comes with the chicken, tortillas, a cup of rice, and a cup of beans. A good amount of chicken with great smoked flavor. My favorite part was the sauce lineup because that chipotle ranch is too good. The platter I felt was worth the price considering I had leftovers. My only "critique" is that I wish I had been given a little bit more rice. But everything was good and the workers were very sweet. I'd probably go back again to try something else. Thoughts: Honestly, I liked this place way better than I anticipated. I'd heard a lot of mixed reviews and though I can agree that the price can feel a little bit steep, I think that has to do with the fact that it's not full service in the sense that a server doesn't take your order at the table. You order at the front, are given a number, choose a table and they bring your food. Not a big deal to me but I can see it being personal preference! But while the truth is that it is higher than your average taco spot, I do think it's worth a visit if you're in the area. It's cute inside with plenty of tables. Plus free parking!

    Blood orange margarita, so good!
    Amani B.

    The Oaxaca taco was muy rico, definitely wish I had ordered more than one. And the staff was patient and helpful. I'm already thinking about going back tomorrow. Love the vibe - decorations and the music were on point.

    Top, beans Right, #1sans pico  Left, #5
    Amber B.

    Cute interior. Ample seating inside and outside. Limited free parking but it's FREE! Counter service to order. Food brought to the table. Nice sauce bar with fresh limes. You pay for quality here not necessarily quantity. And the quality and taste is great!! Had the #1 chicken taco and #5 asada taco. Chicken makes me want to go back and try a 1/2 or whole chicken!! But the real star of the show...the Rancho beans!! Holy holy holy a bucket of them please!! And some of the best salsa verde. Would buy in bottles if available.

    Little Rey's

    Friendly staff but definitely not what I expected. This is the first Mexican restaurant that is focused on vegan styled food. Not saying the food was bad but I'm certainly not a vegan which is my mistake. The chicken quesadilla was probably the better food option I chose. Not knocking the restaurant but if you're not vegan this maybe not a good option to pick. Also it would've been nice to have more food options as whole to pick from.

    Chili con queso, smoked wings ,rio red margarita and the Casa margarita.
    Antwan S.

    So I went in to this thinking this is just a run of the mill taco spot and I was completely wrong. They had smoked wings and with the ranch they come with(chef's kiss) it was really delicious,I have to order more next time. The queso was just your basic queso recipe, solid but not over the top. The rios red margarita was soooo good it was not sweet and it was very good , the casa was a bit strong for me . The ambiance and s super chill they have seating in the front and a back patio also . The series's quick and the workers were friendly. They made sure the place stayed very clean . I'm returning very soon, possibly this week lol .

    The Oaxaca (Vegetarian) Taco
    Robert R.

    Food was great, service was impeccable but price was a little high for what you get. I guess it is Nashville though

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    Queso is delicious as well as the tacos. Fresh stuff and the vibes are great- nice patio

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    Chicken Al carbon is like eating a cigarette. It was nasty, nasty, nasty, nasty, nasty.

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    Delicious easy fast and fun tacos . I liked how moist and smoky the chicken was. Queso and chips were so good.

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    Amazing food and location. Ordered half chicken and it was excellent! Staff was super nice and knowledgeable.

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    Awesome little spot! Delicious food, margaritas and chips! Super nice people at the counter! So glad it's finally open!

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