Nice clean authentic Mexican restaurant, notwithstanding the plain-looking exterior. Good amount of seating inside, with warm-sounding Mexican music coming lightly through the speakers. Reminded me of the Mexican restaurants in Southern California. Prices are about average, and actually pretty good when you consider the sizable portions. The service person behind the register was friendly and efficient, and our to go order was prepared pretty quickly. We came at 4:15, so it wasn't that busy yet. Lots of yummy-sounding options on the menu. I got a shrimp ceviche tostada--fresh, and the macerated texture held a lot of lime juice--and the chicken mole. The beans and rice that came with the mole were solid--the beans especially--though everything was just a tiny bit too salty. I also found the salsa for the tortilla chips to be a bit too garlicky. Just slightly, though--it was all still very good. The mole sauce was a rich dark color and was also very fresh-tasting, but maybe not quite as deep of a flavor as I was hoping. The on-the-bone chicken it covered was VERY tender. I'd recommend this place for rich authentic Mexican food and will definitely be back to try the tacos. read more

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I ordered two taco plates and an extra taco. The food was good, but it gave me heartburn. I can't remember the last time I had heartburn. Plus, tacos are pretty pricey- almost $ 40.00. Crazy. I'm not sure if I'll be back. read more

Almost missed this place tucked away in the Mae Anne Shopping center near Rocky Mountain Chocolate. We were ordering to go, but there was plenty of clean seating with cute decor. Extensive menu, and the signage was exceptionally clear, so it's easy to see what you options you have. The chile verde burrito I ordered was tender and delicious, and they had some tasty seasonal champurrado on hand as well! Prices were reasonable and parking was easy. Convenient option...will definitely be back to try some other options on the menu. read more

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Definitely worth stopping by, and some of my favorite tacos in Northwest Reno. There's a ton of variety in the meats and the ones I've had are pretty good! Carne asada is my favorite, but I also enjoyed the el pastor. The tortillas and veggies just taste so fresh. My brother tried their quesa birria tacos this time, and they weren't really anyone's favorite. The tortillas were pretty soggy and the consume just tasted a bit off. Either way, there's a ton of variety, staff are super friendly, and it's just a great casual spot for a somewhat quick dinner. read more

Tacos el Rey - Mexican Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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We wanted some breakfast burritos for takeout on a snowy day, so we decided to try this spot since it is close to our house and we had never been. My husband and I both ordered chorizo breakfast burritos. The burritos themselves were good but did not taste like breakfast burritos. They technically included egg but it was quite minimal. Most of the burrito consisted of chorizo, rice, and beans which made it feel more like a lunch or dinner burrito. For a breakfast burrito, we were hoping for much more egg and some potatoes with cheese. The burrito was a large size and very filling, I had to eat it in two different sittings. The sides of red and green salsa were really good and made the burrito even better. As a burrito overall, I'd probably give 4 stars but have to give it 3 stars instead since we were looking for breakfast burritos and this did not live up to expectations. read more

This little treasure of a find is authentic and has delish food. I decided to try something new...birria soup filled with ginormous clumps of beef in a red flavorful soup. Looking like it's red hot in taste, on the contrary it's not flaming hot at all. Came with lime wedges, tortillas and a side serving of hot sauce. Now that side serving of HOT sauce was too much for me. It was a good thing I had a Modelo Especial to accompany my dinner. I would most certainly order this Birria again. read more

Tacos el Rey - Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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Very consistent Mexican food. I like their Pozole, carne asada tacos and their horchata. The fish tacos are pretty good too.

Very disappointed. The tortillas were raw and the meat had no flavor. Definitely not worth it. Will not go back.. trash! read more

Tacos el Rey - El pastor Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Reno, Nevada

I have only been once, so this is based on limited information. The place is clean with an authentic atmosphere. The menu has all the standard things of a sit down / take out spot, including breakfast, seafood, and beer & wine. The prices appeared to be reasonable. Service came with a smile, and my to-go order came out quickly. Prices are pretty good. read more

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the place was clean and quiet (everyone busy eating), the service was excellent. the horchata was very good, the el pastor burrito was great, just a little salty for my taste. I really liked the salsa, It was an excellent experience. read more

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Boo. It used to be my go to I haven't been here for a while. Clearly they are using much much much smaller tortillas for their $10.99 burritos my son came in laughing and said "mom this burrito is the size of a spoon, Taco Bell burritos are bigger". And then said it did not fill me up, can I get some $ to run to Taco Bell? Very irritating. And OMGGGG everything is SALTY I didn't eat my beans it was so beyond salty. The checkout lady was sweet so I gave 2 stars. I won't be back if I have to buy 2 dinners for my kid... read more

Tacos el Rey - Mexican Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Great authentic Mexican food. Great vibe. You can just picture a trompo spinning in the kitchen. You order at the counter but then they bring your food out to you on a real plate. I had the al pastor tacos. Not sure how they'd rate on the @THRASHIN' scale but I thought they were pretty good. read more

Tacos el Rey - Al Pastor tacos - Mexican Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Well... This is my second review of this restaurant. Several years ago, after eating here a few times, and putting up with various issues, I gave them a poor rating. I waited several years and thought I'd give them another try, and I am back to give an update, IT IS NO BETTER. One of my complaints before was that the food is barely warm, and actually, not at all. This time I had 2 cheese enchiladas. There was maybe 1 ounce of cheese in each one. They were completely flat. The cheese was still in shredded, not even melted. Absolutely no sauce on them, and the tortilla was VERY dry. My lengua taco lacked flavor and was dryish. Low quality food. They do not care about their quality but, if you are hungry and have no idea what Mexican food should look and taste like then this place is perfect for you. If you want to experience good Mexican food go to Miguel's in Midtown. Hot, fresh, good, and they appreciate your business. El Rey (The King)? NOPE! read more

My fiancé and I used to live by the Taco Bell on Keystone. Our experiences were mixed; however, they were never memorable. This location had been a completely different experience. Tonight, Aja showed amazing personality and customer service skills that are unheard of these days. While we love Taco Bell in general, we will be going back to this location specifically because she made our most recent experience memorable. Well done on hiring her. She is one in a million read more

This was my first visit. Surprisingly good and authentic Mexican food in an unassuming location. The restaurant is very low-key and a little cramped, but the food is spot on and the service is fast. The Adobada and ceviche will have me coming back again. Their street tacos will be next on my list. They look just as delicious. If you're looking for a good, quick meal, I definitely recommend this place. read more

Tacos el Rey - Ceviche - Mexican Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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So good! We had a large champurrado, al pastor tacos, carne asada tacos, a carne asada burrito, and a carne asada tamal. Everything was incredible!! The champurrado really curbed my girl's craving :) read more

My go-to place for pozole. Always made fresh, tender pieces of pork with hominy in a flavorful broth. Kick it up a notch with the included hot sauce. It's a big portion, the picture below is just half the order. Everything I've ordered here is fresh and full of flavor. There are 3 locations, so if you're ordering pickup, make sure you're calling the right one. My ordering experiences have been hit or miss, as they get busy and you find yourself calling back frequently as the calls roll to a voicemail that is full. Keep in mind, the good places are always busy. The Maeanne location has plenty of parking, but the seating is limited (as stated, we usually order pick up). Service is efficient and friendly. All around good value for a decent meal. read more

Tacos el Rey - Pozole, always hits the spot, especially on record hot days!! - Mexican Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Smallest burrito I have ever paid for. Half the size of anyone else in town. Still $12 . Not worth the money at all.

Literally so amazing 10/10 food everything is so good I love the horchata and love that we get free chips !

Tacos el Rey is normally delicious and spicy, which is why we love it and go there! This last visit, we ordered 4 tacos and it took over 35 minutes before we asked for a refund. There was a family of 10 that came in after us, they ordered and ate, and still nothing. So we decided not to wait any longer. Bummer! Not sure what happened or why. The attendant was kind but just said sorry. read more

I thought it was crap I ended up getting a burrito for my dinner it was mainly just rice and beans I ate half of it and puked it out my window I can't trust Mexican restaurants in this town read more

Very disappointed. Please cook the enchiladas with some sauce and cheese, cuz, very dry. Ground beef is dry, gristly balls. The shredded is tough and dry, couldn't chew it. Why make a big, fat burrito if it is mostly rice and served with rice on the side? read more

Go there all the time, never been disappointed. Impressive? No. Good quality, authentic? Yes.

The service is always friendly and the restaurant is always clean! I recommend the a la carte burrito with chorizo, shrimp tacos, and fish tacos! The chorizo is so flavorful and packed with authentic Mexican seasoning and the tacos are topped off with a delicious chipotle crèma. All of the food is made to order so if you're in a hurry it's helpful to order ahead:) read more

The food was good BUT, There was 4 os us and we all ordered some type of taco 1 of our orders came in way before the rest of them did Long enough to where the person getting the food first was finished eating by the time the rest arrived. read more

Northwest Reno Mexican Restaurant Tour. First time here. Ordered the Flautas. Food was warm when I arrived. Cashier was prompt and quick at handling my order. The store was clean and all the employees looked to be staying busy, but it wasn't too packed in the store (just a few customers). The Flautas were good. They were basic. There wasn't anything in the seasoning or the ingredients that stuck out, but as Flautas they were tasty. Sometimes food doesn't need to be dolled up to be good, and Tacos El Rey does it well. The food looks fine and tastes fine. read more

We have been going to this place for years and we won't be coming back. I received a burrito that was ALL sour cream. (It was not edible)They forgot items in the burrito that I was charged for and when I called for a refund the girl was extremely rude and would not listen to what I was saying. I told her the burrito had more sour cream then beans in it, and she said well we don't do refunds. She then tried to blame the forgotten items that typically come in the burrito due to 2 more ingredients being added. The tacos were beyond greasy and the fries were soggy and cold. read more

My wife and I came here for lunch on Friday about 12:30pm. She had seen a review and photos from fellow Yelper Emily A. and just had to try the nachos. The place was probably a little over half full when we walked in the door. The order counter and menu board are right in front of you as you walk in. We were surprised to see such an extensive menu as well. We perused the menu and made our choices. My wife chose the chicken nachos and I chose to get a wet green burrito with chili verde inside. They gave us our drinks and a bowl of tortilla chips with salsa. The salsa is a very chunky type of salsa which is not what I prefer. We then went and found a seat. A short wile later our order was brought to our table and we were very impressed. They looked really good. The burrito was huge. The nachos were large loaded with toppings. As we dug into them, we were even more pleased. Everything was delicious. The food was delicious and the price very reasonable! read more

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Not bad. Pretty good. I think it just tastes like every other mexican food. Reminds me of my favorite mexican restaurant Taco Bell. read more

Tacos el Rey - Not bad. Pretty good. I think it just tastes like every other mexican food. Reminds me of my favorite mexican restaurant Taco Bell. - Mexican Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Usually really good but last time my beans on a combo plate was just the sauce no beans found! Friend ordered and paid for green sauce on burrito had it served with red but they made it right in the end. read more

I sooo miss the days of $1-$2 tacos but if I'm gonna pay almost $4 for 1 this place makes it worth the price. I had the carne asada tacos and they were soooo good. Meat seasoned & cooked well not rubbery or chewy. The tortillas was perfect and the verde sauce was the icing on the cake. 10/10 would definitely recommend!!! read more

I ordered 3 menudos for take out, and when I get there I expected to pay, grab the food, and go. When I walked in, there were no other customers in the building, and I told the lady I was there to pick up the three menudos. I'm not sure why I still waited 15 min. to get my order? The reason I ordered pick up was to run in and out. Maybe they had more pick up orders? I'm not really sure but it was truly upsetting.. however, I still left them a tip. The menudo was okay, but not worth the price. I paid $40.00 for the three soups. Anyway, we won't be going back. read more

I'm from Cali and I've been in Reno now 7 years. I cannot believe I just discovered this place! They have the best Al Pastor tacos in Reno I challenge anybody that knows authentic Mexican food to tell me a better place! I've been here 3 times so far this week! You want great food come here! read more

The food and service is always great, my husband and I love it here they always have my order prepared quickly and it has never been wrong. I'm always happy with it. read more

Really liked the Chili Relleno . Sauce was tasty. The pastor tacos were good and cheese enchiladas not bad . Will definitely try out some other stuff next time . My only knock is that the portion sizes to me a little skimpy Good grub imo read more

Stop in regularly for an authentic Mexican food lunch. Today I had two Carney Asada Tacos and a Diet Coke. Really good. I lived in Tijuana Mexico for six months and this food reminds me of Tijuana. Great place, very inexpensive for authentic Mexican food. Cleanliness is ok. Service is quick. Great for lunch! read more

Ordered a large jamaica drink during my break, tasted like it was spoiled (disgustingly sour). Came back to have to replace later at night (after I was off, didn't drink it), but this rude female cashier (chubby Hispanic, early 40s, strong accent) was accusing me of not purchasing that day and trying to scam them for a freaking 3$ drink?!? I told her I toss my receipt, but had the transaction on my phone to prove the purchase. She flat out refused to look at it, refused to listen, refused to help. Never coming back and definitely reporting them to the health department with this concern. I hope the owner sees this so he can provide better training or just replace her. Terrible drink, terrible cashier read more

I usually call in my order so i don't have to wait once i get there since everything is made to order. I haven't been in awhile due to the fact that the last 2 times i ordered my burritos meat was hard and stale. kind of disappointing when i pay my hard earned money and i have to throw the food away read more

This is a small, fun place to get a quick bite. They have a large menu with lots of typical Mexican food items! I ordered an asada burrito with horchata for my drink. The burrito was great. The asada was cooked nicely with lots of flavors and the flour tortilla what cooked to perfectly. I love the horchata!!! Maybe one of my favorite horchatas around town. The burrito is everything that you would hope for in a burrito - it has great flavor, nothing over the top, maybe a tad oily. I will be back to enjoy the horchata and try something new! read more

Tacos el Rey - Asada burrito - Mexican Near Me - Reno, Nevada

I absolutely love this place, their micheladas are so bomb! The rim has tajin and chamoy and a little lime that comes with it, absolutely love tajin. Shrimp cocktail is really good as well and they have three sizes, the large is huge and could feed two people. Great and quick service and clean spot. Love their taco plate, comes with three tacos and rice and beans for good value . One of my Mexican go to spots for sure! :) read more