The burrito is the size of my forearm and was super quick in coming out. This is a must stop place

We love El Rey but they have issues answering the phone during normal, posted business hours. It gets really frustrating sometimes. There have been several times where they've lost our business because no one will answer the phone. Food is great, service can be shoddy. read more

Awesome menu! So many options. I love pork chile verde and it was pretty good! I'll definitely try some of the other meats and dishes to compare and enjoy. The staff were very friendly and there's good seating inside with lots of parking. read more

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Best burger deal in town! The meal comes with a cheeseburger, fries, and can of soda for $9.25. The cheeseburger is hearty with two patties and always tasty! I was surprised too when I first tried it, but this is a really good burger at a great price! read more

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My shrimp enchilada was spicy and good. The bathroom was scary! Really surprised the health department is ok with it. The counter guy was really nice. read more

The food is very good and worth waiting for. We had a pastor burrito and a chili verde burrito. Both had lots of meat and were flavorful. They were just spicy enough. The cashier was friendly. He was busy taking orders and presenting food. The restruant itself was clean. There are a few tables and a rail for dining inside. Where the food and service earn 4 stars the bathroom brings it way down to 2. Toilet paper cannot go in the toilet. I understand septic systems are temperamental but putting waste paper in a trash can doesn't cut it. read more

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This is one of our favorite Mexican food restaurants. My wife loves their carne asada taco salad--says it's superior to all the other restaurants. I love their combination plates! read more

Never pass up a hole in the wall. This joint is a jem in the rough. One of the best Mexican food restaurants because of the food, not so much of the ambiance, but man they serve some awesome burritos and tacos. We stopped here with a party of four just for a quick bite and I ended up ordering seconds. My company ordered different kinds of burritos and we shared a nacho supreme with carne asada. The meat was tender and very flavorful. Everyone else enjoyed their burritos too. I got four kinds of tacos, asada, cabeza, tripas, and lemgua. It was outstanding. The quality, flavor, and freshness of the ingredients were impressive. The cashier and server was a pleasant and respectful young man who was very accommodating considering how busy he was at the time. Keep it up Taco Shop El Rey read more

Margaritas are a bit disappointing, but most menu items are reliably good. Ambiance could be better with a door that clanks in a jarring way, and line that forms though middle of the seating area. It is a taco shop, so as long as expectations aren't for more, you should expect a tasty, filling experience. read more

The shrimp burrito was by far one of the best burritos I've ever had. The line was long, but they got my food out pretty quickly still. I do agree with another review that the menu is kind of confusing and I do wish they listed what was in their burritos, otherwise incredible food and friendly service! Will definitely be coming back. read more

One of the best Mexican food spots in Sonora super friendly and fast definitely recommend

I love the carne Asada fries, I sub asada for pastor and add fresh jalapeño's it an unforgettable lunch, the service is quick and friendly

Loved the refried beans and tacos!! This is a friendly team and the food is exceptional

I actually like this place, but I have one major complaint... They have the worst, most confusing menu I have ever seen. It just doesn't make sense! Someone over there needs to go look at the other one million Mexican restaurants that have menus that make sense and figure out how to put together a simple menu. I've been ordering burritos for damn near 50 years, but I have no idea how their monster burrito compares to a Sonora burrito compares to an El Rey Special compares to a NAK burrito. WTF is a NAK?!?! Last time I was there I asked the girl at the register what "NAK" stood for and she had no idea! Terrible! Oh, you want a beef or chicken burrito? There's a "beef or chicken burrito" on the menu board. But there's also a second beef or chicken burrito on the menu with a different price. Why? No idea. And there's also a separate pollo asado burrito... which is CHICKEN! And a separate carne asada burrito! You get the idea. Most confusing menu ever. El Rey, no one is impressed by your confusing 600 item menu. Get your s#it together! You actually make good food. Simplify that damn menu! Ok, rant over. read more

What is there always a line? Because it's great food. I always look forward to visiting this place in SJ. Aguas frescas and great tacos. Órale carnales read more

Absolutely love, Very good food would highly recommend the carne asada tacos. Or California burrito.

So fire, if you just got off Dodge ridge you need to pull up. Cheap and quick. Delicious. read more

Taco shop El Rey - Gas - Mexican Near Me - Sonora, California

Love this place, they have efinitely shot to number one and a huge reason why, besides their AMAZING menu, is because they are actually open when they say they'll be open. Unlike Twain Harte El Jardin! read more

The birria ramen was excellent! You should add it to your regular menu! Great price, too.

Small restaurant very authentic food we really enjoyed we will be going back prices are reasonable read more

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If the order is wrong they will argue with you,..and not offer to make it right or offer a refund..just that you was the one that's wrong.

Just to be clear, the one missing star is for the pieces of fatty gristle found in the first couple of bites of my Carnitas burrito from my last visit. I originally reviewed this restaurant back in 2017 and only gave them 2 stars because I had a strangely negative experience with them. Back then, someone had been cooking the Carnitas with cinnamon, of all things. It ruined my tacos, and it was difficult to get past. Also, at that time, their red salsa tasted VERY weird, so that surely didn't save those poor tacos. Fast forward to 2024, and neither of those things is an issue at Taco Shop El Rey anymore. In this updated review, I will discuss the current experiences I have had when dining there. The Carnitas now tastes just as it should. Delicious, home-cooked pork flavor, usually seasoned to perfection. (On my last visit, it had been too heavily salted, but the salsa helped balance that out). And someone apparently has taken the cinnamon shaker away from the chef because in my past visits, there has been no sign of that weirdness, not in years. I don't live in the area, and I seldom have reason to be on that end of Sonora, so I feel fortunate to get there 2-3 times a year. I usually order the Carnitas or chicken in one form or another. I can now happily recommend either one. The salsa bar they offer is something I wish more Mexican food purveyors would consider. It's SO refreshing to have CHOICES! I like many of them, and I am never disappointed. They are all flavorful with varying degrees of Scoville heat. The shop owners provide everything you need to take some to your table or for take out customers. I would change only one thing. I would label the choices. I realize that's a challenge to do, but customers should be able to decide from what is available regarding spicy heat. BOTTOM LINE: Taco Shop El Rey is a small place, and there's not much in the way of ambience. If you're expecting a grand dining space, you will be disappointed. The staff are usually friendly and very helpful. For the size of the establishment, there is a good amount of seating, which seems to accommodate those who choose to stay there and dine. Take out gets a little bit difficult because people must either take up seating to wait for their order, wait outside, or risk being in the way of others who are ordering, waiting, or eating, but things seem to flow fairly nicely unless someone has an extremely large order. The food is tasty and fairly portioned for the price. If I had one thing to change about the food, it would be to suggest that during food prep, the cooks be mindful of stray bits of gristle and fat getting mixed in with the different cooked meats. It's very unpleasant to find gristle or fat in your mouth when you are trying to enjoy a flavorful meal. That said, I can now happily recommend Taco Shop El Rey as a viable and enviable contender to the other available Mexican food places in Sonora. It's both enjoyable and affordable. It's also nice to see that there's a restaurant in town that has made improvements on both their menu and their service. We're not getting a lot of that in the world these days, so it's a rare and very much appreciated treat. Time to get over to Taco Shop El Rey and enjoy something wonderful from their menu. I don't think you'll regret it. read more

Food was SALTY. Asked for no sour cream or guacamole Guess what was on my food sour cream and guacamole. Last time visitor!!!! read more

Once again, they have messed up my order. Four out of five times they will mess up your order, but the food still OK read more

Amazing food and service. Stopped to grab a bite after visiting Pinecrest Lake and was glad we did! Try the Sonora (chile relleno) burrito. So tasty and full of flavor. Carnitas torts was also a hit. Fresh, soft bread with a crispy exterior and creamy refried beans with fresh avocado inside. Will make sure to make this a regular stop when we are in town. read more

This place has changed employees often. I tried them again yesterday but I was disappointed in the food and the prices were outrageous for what I received. read more

Best Queso Tacos in town! I'm so addicted! They are extremely nice people. We highly recommend this restaurant and their Tacos!

Good menu with lots of options, big portions, great flavors and fair prices, what else you want ese? Had a smothered California burrito, great grilled meet with fries and cheese smothered with green. No complaints read more

We tried the birria at Taco Shop El Rey last night and it was so good! I think that I need to provide a strong warning though! If you eat this dish you might feel some tingling in your tongue as it prepares itself to finally master the art of rolling r's, you'll switch from saying "bud" to "compa", will be surprised to know the lyrics to Ella Baila Sola by Peso Pluma and will catch yourself calling your honey's "mamasota" or "papasito". Theres no turning back!Doesn't get any more authentic for birria! read more

Taco shop El Rey - Birria - Mexican Near Me - Sonora, California

There food is amazing !! And there staff are wonderful people. They get busy so call in your order if you are in a hurry. They recently got new booth /tables it gave it a lot more space for people to sit down. read more

My wife and I have probably enjoyed their food over ten times in the last year or so. She's a fan of their 'Day #1 Special' which is 3 crispy beef tacos with rice and beans. Crispy, homemade shells, lots of shredded beef, and a don't forget to ask for their salsa. She's enjoyed their enchiladas on occasion (both cheese and chicken) with green sauce, which are consistently good too. I like their El Rey Special Burrito which has everything a burrito should. I prefer the Carne Asada, and it is always a hearty portion. Served in a HUGE flour tortilla shell, and grilled on both sides to golden brown. Call ahead or order and wait in the car. It gets crowded inside the small dining area. You know it is good when groups of tree workers that stay at the hotel across the street keep coming in. read more

I had three real tacos with a side of rice. My wife had a cheese chiller Riano and was one big piece of cheese and that melted or anything and her chili Riano was very burnt and her cheese enchilada didn't seem like it was cooked all the way, not sure if I'll return or not read more

I've been to almost all of the Mexican restaurants in Sonora/Twain Harte/Columbia and this is easily my favorite. Hands down the best carnitas in the area--you don't find any of those massive globs of fat that you commonly find hidden in your carnitas meat. The San Diego style burritos are exactly that--all meat, no flavorless fillers--and tons of flavor! Their chile verde is absolutely fantastic too. In fact, we usually have to order food for the entire week since I always feel the need to order at least 5 different dishes. All of their sides are solid too--beans, rice, and especially the salsa are great. Haven't been disappointed yet. The only thing I wish they'd improve upon is the wait--it doesn't seem to matter how late I arrive to pick up the order, it always seems to take 10min longer. Having said that, it's well worth the wait. I think we come here about once a month and, given I order for 5 days at a time, that means about 20% of my meals come from this place! read more

Great Mexican food and that's coming from a Mexican!!! Much needed to Copperopolis. Accepts cash and Venmo which I love because I don't always have cash!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

Every time a come here the food is great. Just don't be in a hurry. They are super slow. Super duper slow. If you do not have patience stay away. Staff is friendly. I would have given more stars if the were not so slow. No joke. 9 tacos and we have been sitting here an hour. read more

I love taco shop Del Rey's. The staff is always so nice sometimes the lines long but it's good food so of course it's gonna be long. I would recommend it to everyone if you haven't tried it try it. read more

Had Taco El Rey Friday evening. Only way to put it was terrible! Meat on my Tostada was so salty couldn't eat it. Asked for no sour cream or guac on my rolled tacos but guess what they had both. The corn tortilla as well as the rolled tacos were very tough! read more

Super friendly customer service. Everything we had was really fresh and tasty. Great salsa bar that was kept clean and fresh.

Usually the go to Mexican food joint. Stopped in for some rolled tacos and wanted chicken. The cashier says they only have beef and if I wanted chicken they'd have to charge extra. What??? No where does it state that on their menu. Never have had that issue before, if it was the opposite I'd understand because beef is more expensive. So yeah, not the best experience and left there minus the rolled tacos. read more

Great food here, usually not too long of a wait. My boyfriend and I come in here rather often, and because we both have had service industry jobs are usually as polite and patient as possible. However, the other day, we went in to pick up an order and had terrible service. The girl at the front desk was horribly rude, gave us the wrong food, and gave me a dirty look when I asked how her day was going. It was totally unnecessary and sucks because the rest of the staff clearly work very hard. read more