Came here for the first time in years and it brought back a lot of memories because I used to come with my parents for their charbroiled chicken. We visited on a Saturday around 8:30 pm and were seated right away. The place was lively but still had some open tables. Service was quick and genuinely great throughout the meal. We ordered enchiladas and the chicken, which is their specialty. The chicken was incredibly fragrant and juicy. While it didn't quite live up to how I remembered it from years ago, it was still very good. It might have been because we came a bit closer to closing time, but overall it was still satisfying. The sides, Spanish rice and refried beans were delicious. And the chips and salsa were fresh and flavorful. Overall, still a great spot that's worth coming back to. read more

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I ordered the 12 piece chicken special online. They were very friendly, they greet you when you come in. Customer service alone is 5 stars. The food was okay, the refried beans were good, the guacamole is good, the charro beans did need some salt, the rice was okay. The chicken is another story. The chicken did not look like the pictures on here and it definitely was not grilled. It looked like unseasoned raw chicken. We had to put it in the air fryer to get some color on it. We were on the hunt for a new chicken place, but I just might forgive our usual spot after this. I'm done trying to replace it lol. read more

This restaurant was amazing! It's designed as a kind of sportsbar with big tvs and tables to fit large groups. They have great servers and cooks! The food is sooo good! The have margaritas too that are too tasty! My burrito was sooo huge i had to save half for the next day. My sons tacos were a set of five and they were full of chicken and steak! He loved them. I will be back! read more

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The chicken was delicious!! Highly recommend! Thank you Sylvia for your service and kindness! & Thank you to El Rey Del Pollo for the free birthday quesadilla too! read more

Servers were super nice and food was delicious. Definitely a must try. This is the discada and we also had their famous chicken. All were very good. We will be back read more

I just ordered this an extra extra side. Tell me why I paid 4.25 for this chinchy amount of fries? Do better El Rey de Pollo. read more

Rey del Pollo - I just ordered this an extra extra side. Tell me why I paid 4.25 for this chinchy amount of fries? Do better El Rey de Pollo. - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

Was not impressed... The chicken was dry and the beans had my stomach hurting....Service was fast and friendly but food I was highly disappointed... read more

Rey del Pollo - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Amazingly delicious chicken. Do t bother with the menu, just order the 4 piece. So delicious! Service is extremely friendly, welcoming, fast, and like family. Don't let the outside/parking lot detour you. This is a great very clean restaurant with incredible food. Not just a hole in the wall place. read more

This is my first experience here and would I go back? Yes. But... Let me explain my three star rating. I placed an online order and planned to get there around the time that it should've been ready as it quoted me 25 minutes. When I got there, the front desk was worked by was seem to be teenagers or really young adults. Not that that's an issue, but I think sometimes the way things can be handled depends on the maturity of people. (Let me be clear, they were really nice at the front desk.) But the order was not prepared because although my payment went through, something was wrong with their online system and they never received the order. Now, things happen so I wasn't too upset about it, but After receiving the order, no one apologized after-the-fact or even offered a free drink maybe? Oh well. But as I was leaving, something told me to check my order before I left, but I was just really ready to go, so I didn't. I should have. When I got to the house, I realized my order was wrong. Here is what I ordered: an 8-piece chicken meal with rice and refried beans. A kid's meal with a chicken quesadilla and fries. And one carne asada taco. I did not receive fries. The quesadilla was just cheese and the refried beans were the charro beans. Again, not too happy about that but I was just really interested in the chicken at this point. The chicken itself was beautiful. Very juicy, nice presentation in my opinion. And it looked like it had a lot of flavor. But when I tasted it, it didn't have as much flavor as I thought it would. It wasn't bland by any means, but just the way that it looked, I expected a little bit more of a punch than it actually gave. But I think paired with other things as maybe people eating it more as a Taco (adding onion, cilantro and the sauce) and not just regular chicken as I would eat it then I can see why it may not have too much flavor. Maybe not to make it too salty. But paired with the rice, the chicken and rice was a really good combination. The taco was delicious. I love the green and red sauce. And with the cheese quesadilla, I'm sure it would've tasted great if I added some of the chicken in there, but I ate the quesadilla in the car lol. But even that was still good for what it was. So would I be back? Yes. But I think I'll call and order instead of doing it online if I don't just decide to go in and eat. Or if I do decide to do a to-go order, I'll have to check my orders from now on. read more

The food is amazing. Flavor outstanding. Tortillas fresh. Friendly service with a smile. The vibe of the restaurant is very "feel at home" Put their chicken up against anyone. read more

Definitely order the chicken, it is delicious, flavourful and very juicy! Both my kids loved it. We also ordered the nachos, portions are huge, the nachos were actually enough for the 4 of us. The strawberry watermelon juice is so good. The staff are very friendly. I would definitely come back again. read more

The chicken was very flavorful and ambiance is very laid back. The servers and waitresses were very attentive and friendly. Worth the drive for us! read more

Rey del Pollo - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great food! We really enjoyed everything we ate! The food was fresh and hot. Perfectly seasoned.

TERRIBLE SERVICE ! Came in and waited 30min to be seated just to get drinks 15 minutes later after being sat. And an hour later still waiting for the food. 5 tables that came after us got their food and their drinks we still patiently waited. After an hour and 30minutes of waiting we decided to get up and leave for them to stop us at the door and just say" the food is almost ready" the service was terrible. What a disappointment. read more

5 microwave tortillas, 3 thin strips of beef&chiken, a pice of a sausage cut in 4thin slices, 2 slices of chewy fatty costillas, bland rice & beans, 2 mini salsa cups and a Mexican Coke for $30. Utensils, Napkins or lime NOT included. Did I just get robbed ? I'll let yall decide! read more

Rey del Pollo - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

Wow what a good experience, food was hot and fresh. The waiter was very nice and easy on the eyes lol . The place was clean and smelled very good. Good cumbia music in the background. 8/10 good place to eat. read more

Rey del Pollo - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

The discada was delicious! Generous portions for the price. Fresh food with great service! read more

Rey del Pollo - Medio Plato Discada - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

Small unassuning place. Quick service. Music is not the best but the food is good. Had the chicken...seasoned and delicious. Had the hamburger...even more flavor off of the charcoal grill. And try the Pina agua. Delicious. If you are ever in the area...stop by and enjoy a good meal. read more

I have been looking for a place that has fire grilled chicken this is the spot this is my go to!!!

Food and service was great will be back again for more! Shocked they aren't rated higher I really liked it!

Las costillas parecían suelas de unos jordans. Literal goma. Las tortillas frías. Y un arroz escurriendo aceite. Le debía ver tomado foto. Guaca la read more

The place smells wonderful. Nice dining area lots of parking. Issue for me is the menu on Yelp needs to be updated, the prices seem to have doubled. read more

...updated menu... good portions, food is good. upset about the price hike but understandable given the economy read more

Rey del Pollo - updated menu - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

What is it with all of the sudden me eating at Mexican restaurants? I don't like Mexican food I tell ya. My friends know it, my mother knows even I know it but you know what? I think I've been getting introduced to the right places finally. Hole in wall, well kind of, this place is in the parking lot of a dying or dilapidated strip center with rough parking lot but do not let that deter you. As you walk towards the entrance you will notice on your left a sigh that says something to the tune of "16 pieces of chicken, 8 sides ". I forgot what the exact price is but it comes to about $20, HARD TO BEAT! I was kidnapped here from my day job near by kicking and screaming "nooooooooo, noooo Mexcan food!" but three fellow co wokers dropped me at the table, menu at hand and that was it. After removing the cloth bag from around my head I looked around, kind of dark place but nothing to deter, the smell of the food inside reassured me that there is care in their cooking. I looked at the menu after being distracted by about 10 tv's on the wall, ok maybe there were like 8 but who's counting? Everything on the menu is very reasonable, I stopped counting after seeing 5 items that were around the $5 range and figured that this is a blue collar working man's lunch budget deal. My friend told me to not worry about anything on there as I snap pictures of the menu for future reference and said that we are having chicken....ok I didn't really want chicken, I was going to pay for myself but I had to remember who kidnapped me. There were 4 of us mind you, two bakets of chips came out along with the usual salsas, they seemed home made and were good to hold over until..................THE CHICKEN. Eight pieces of marinaded, oven cooked 2 hoe chickens cut into a total of 16 pieces....ok they weren't hoe's, anyways then came 4 dishes of rice, 4 dishes of charro beans...or were they barracho beans? Seem the same to me but they were pretty good! I don't care for beans either, neither do people that ride elevators with me, have I got a surprise for my co workers on the way back. Anyways and not to be finished two little baskets of grilled onions came to the side as well and two tortilla baskets of corn tortillas. I think I took a picture and uploaded to the restaurants pic portfolio. Verdict: I am a fan, I like it, the chicken might not have been on the "fall off the bone" but the flavor, the sides, the price $20, that's a lot of food that was in front of us for just $20! I will definitely be back with my troops in tow (growing teenager and daughter) to feast and beats the "tired of routine" ci ci's pizza. $20 make me holla, lots of boom boom in this establishment me so hawngry. read more

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$14 for this give me a break!!! Plato Mixto!!! With out a drink OMG!! This is for like $7-8 top No fork! No napkins! Food honestly is just ok! For sure no next time!! I'll recommend this place? No way! Sorry but you need to improve that! read more

Rey del Pollo - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

When we we sat down on the tables that were next to the restroom it smelled like peeee and pooooooooo and when we got the food and then we got the rice it had a haiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiirrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr and then they were getting arrrrreeeee orders wrong and then nobody of my family wanted to it there fooood because it was just to nasty to eat and then the tortillas were cold no flavor so greesy and bad flavors and I and my family would not go there never and it was. Sooooooooooooooooooooo expensive and not good.I rather eat McDonald's from a bad place.And the TV's didn't have cable. They barely had three works only and then the forks and spoons looked disgusting.And we would nnnnnnnneeeeevvveeeerrrr go there ever. read more

Hidden gems here. Everything is good but I suggest you try their baked chicken. Well seasoned and juicy with corn tortillas on the side. The service is quick and prices are great too! read more

when I went to go buy a flauta plate and starting to eat my bean a metal wire came out the beans. Lord know what else are drop into these food items ! very upset and disgusted and will no longer be eating their. Now I see the reason why it empty inside that restaurant. Be careful about their plates ! And sadly no management available how sad and lady in the front don't know what they doing with their job duties! read more

Rey del Pollo - Metal wire from my refried beans - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

The enchiladas are great! Great service. came here for the first time with a buddy and it was delicious.

We have been here a few times and it is always consistently good. They serve Monterrey Style chicken which is essentially seasoned really well and char grilled over an open flame. The chicken is always great. You will get your standard chips and salsa which is served warm and you also get a bottle of salsa verde too which is quite spicy! The must order here is the 16 piece special which comes with 4 sides of frijoles a la charra and 4 sides of mexican rice corn tortillas and 2 whole cooked onions! It is lovely! My only thing that keeps me from giving 5 stars is that the salsa is good but it is always not the same recipe sometimes chunky and sometimes it is runny, but hats off to them for making it homemade. You can expect a good meal here for a good price. Do stop in if you are ever in the Almeda Mall area! read more

Came here last night, i don't know what it was that made me came here, i usually NEVER crave mexican food, but im Glad i did last night. I ordered the enchiladas, and litterally wiped the plate clean it was THAT good! My bf ordered the torta, that was really good too, however , i indulged in that enchilada! Service was on point ! We had german for our waiter, he came by quite a few times to make sure everything was going well, thats really rare especially in a mexican restaurant. Thumbs up for this place! read more

Rey del Pollo - Enchilada, i couldnt figure out which sauce i wanted, so i had the chef put both of it on there tehehehe - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

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If you don't speak Spanish don't go here they get mad you don't speak Spanish food is shit they are all rude hang up on you fuck this place worst customer service of my life! read more

Margaritas-Flame! Comida-Flame! Ambiente-Flame! No but really, food is really good. Drinks good. TVs so you can't watch any game! Great place for fam and to chill. read more

Please change title this not best chicken here.. taste is very vinegar not the taste I was expecting.. Should of went to bus truck next door. That's a good chicken.. read more

This place is primarily a chicken joint, hence the name "Rey Del Pollo" (King of Chicken). It is an authentic Mexican restaurant (not Tex-Mex) and it has a bit of everything. From tacos to chicken, this restaurant is well rounded as far as the menu goes regardless of it being primarily a chicken place. My favorite, and most underrated feat of this restaurant, is the "hamburgesa grande" (big burger). It is big. Very big. It's big enough to fill two people. If that's not enough, it comes with fries, and it is all for $6. The burger itself is very tasty. It's a Mexican style burger with ham, cheese, meat patty, and all the other stuff that makes a burger a burger. The service is top-notch. They're fast, nice, and will go out of their way to make sure your experience is good. read more

I eat here often with my co workers and I cannot comment on any of the other food because I haven't even looked at a menu here because we always get the family chicken dinner. It is DELICIOUS! Always served hot, prepared and seasoned perfectly. The meat almost falls off the bone. It comes with tortillas, beans and rice. I do not eat the beans because I believe they are cooked with pork but that rice, oh my goodness that rice. Who knew rice could taste so good. Besides the taste, the prices are very reasonable and worth every penny. We always end up bringing back leftovers as well. Definitely a great place to grab a quick , tasty and satisfying bite to eat. read more

I've yet to run into another spot that offers discada - theirs hits the spot/craving EVERY time. Unfortunately, I have to question why they charge like $5 for a bag of chips & salsa when you place to go orders although the same combo is free when you dine in. read more

I've read and heard on numerous occassions about the horrible service, but thought that since I was regular, this was NEVER going to happen. I thought wrong. I came here this afternoon with my sister and upon entering the restaurant, it was only 20% full. The cashier at the front greeted us kindly and said we were welcome to grab any seats. We sat in the booth next to the entrance and noticed none of the tables were bused. Five minutes passed by and we waited patiently for someone to notice us. That they did. In fact one of the employees came over and cleaned our table and walked off. Two parties had arrived a few minutes after we did and were served immediately. We attempted to flag down someone, but no one noticed us, except the cashier up front. After ten minutes had pass, we decided to head over to Del Sol instead. As busy as Del Sol is, they still manage to serve you in the order you came in. Now it's as true as other reviewers say, the service is bad and I don't plan on returning ever again. read more

Good chicken, kind of expensive. Cons Tortilla quality Beans and rice. Prices It's a good place to just get chicken. Everything else they serve is pretty average. I'm reviewing their take out because I never sit and eat there. read more

So what more can you ask for from a restaurant? The staff is polite , quick pick up service (less than 10 min wait time), chicken is always fresh, and it's affordable. They also offer other menu options. This place is perfect for the midweek quick dinner, that you can't make. One more thing I love the green Salsa, super spicy!! Yikes!! Enjoy!! read more