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Tacos El Rey

4.3 (74 reviews)
InexpensiveFood Trucks, Tacos
Open • 12:30 pm - 9:30 PM

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Desylyn P.

Hubby and I just came by for some lunch. He was craving tacos. Came over to Tacos El Roy #2 (cute). Lady taking our order was super sweet. I ordered 3 asada tacos mild, hubby ordered 6 asada tacos, with 3 mild 3 hot with a side of grilled onions and jalapeños. Gave us a beeper and only waited less than 10mins. Flavors were perfect. Meat was seasoned well. Mild and hot sauces were perfect. Not too spicy. Everything was fresh. Definitely will be back.

Terrible Greasy "Burrito". Literally dripped from my fingers

When I say I never make reviews because I can let some things fly when it comes to cooking. But when I say this place was absolutely terrible, the owner or whatever she is helped me with the order she simply replied that people normally like her food and that she couldn't do much. My wife is pregnant and had waited all day for me to get out of work to enjoy a meal together, when I say we both were ready to tear these burritos up, when I started to eat it literally started to drop with grease at every bite, to appease my hungry pregnant wife I chose to eat through it until she couldn't. We took it back to show them how literally bad it was, and the owner was trying to say burritos come like that, No THEY DONT, I have a stomach ache now and it's literally the most terrible burrito experience I've ever had, I will never go here again and they can keep my money that didn't give me the rest of due to them being eaten, making you feel as if the food was magically greasy. It's a small little place next to a liquor store and bets believe it'll remain there. WORST BURRITOS EVER, I've literally never had to write one of these!

Chicken quesadilla and carnitas taco
Tamara F.

I'm all about trying good food trucks, especially Mexican food, so I was excited about seeing the good reviews on this place. I liked that it's in the same parking lot as a convenience store so there's a good amount of parking and you could pick up drinks or snacks if you wanted haha. The staff was nice and they had good options on the menu, but the wait time was very long, which I was not expecting. I ordered a quesadilla and the flavors were really good, but there wasn't enough cheese so it was basically falling apart. I am open to trying their other items however!

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Howard B.

Great taco cart in rancho. Portions are generous and the flavors are delicious. It's a bit on the greasy side but that's not necessarily a bad thing right?! Be sure to hit this spot if you are in the area.

a variety of food items
Chris C.

Food was decent but upset that I just spent $50 bucks on tacos and burritos and asked for extra salsa and got none. I even tipped them and the lady said there was salsas in my bag. I got home unpacked my bag and there wasn't even 1 salsa, very disappointing!

Tacos de asada, pollo, carnitas y pastor!
The Gabe _.

This place is straight FUEGO, the carnitas burrito was awesome, also got asada, pastor, and chicken tacos which were equally as good, went right when they opened and the birria and shrimp options weren't ready yet and the aguas frescas were still on their way, I'll be back again and again, lucky to have them 3 blocks from my house, run, don't walk to this spot!

Torta with carnitas, créma, mayo, lettuce, tomato, hot sauce and jalapeño. Delish!
Melissa L.

Really good grilled al pastor burrito. Loved the torta. The bread is deliciously grilled with a light crispness. Fillings were good and well balanced. Carnitas tasted just a little bit salty. I think that's me preferring less salt but I think most people would like it. Rice is super delicious. Recommend! Hot and authentic. Hot sauce was kicky but not overpowering. Horchata was amaaaazing! Try it!

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Reviews are largely positive. People praise the tasty tacos, generous portions, and friendly staff. Service is quick and the truck is clean.

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5 months ago

Great tacos but the nachos de asada ‍ been going to this restaurant for years never disappoints

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Most glorious food I've had. I would have posted a picture with my review but I already ate it

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3 years ago

Very disappointed. There was not enough meat in my food. For the price definitely not worth it

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2 years ago

Service was good food was very good but the only down part was the horchata it was watered down a bit but besides that everything was great

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3 years ago

Absolutely delicious! We love Tacos El Rey! Great customer service, fast, and SO tasty!

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3 years ago

Tacos are so yummy! Burritos are the best, very big and worth every bite! Love visiting.

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2 years ago

My favorite taco truck ever! Every time I'm in town I head over for a burrito. They are the best!

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3 years ago

Food is great. Great customer service. I ordered the chicken burrito. It's not as spicy as I'd like but it definitely hit the spot.

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3 years ago

Best Mexican food truck. Love their asada tacos and their asada quesadilla. Excellent.

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4 years ago

Hands down the best carnitas tacos in the world. Small but for 2.25 I can get three and a juice for 10$! The best part....one block from me!

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BEST burritos in town very convenient and fast and very very good I recommend it to all Mexican food lovers

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