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    Tortas el Rey

    4.1 (116 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed • 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Day V.

    Came in, was immediately greeted. I ordered an Agua de Fresa (strawberry) and it was so bland and sour. It was really not good. I did try my sister's horchata which was SO GOOD. I wish I had gotten that. I ordered a quesadilla de Asada (steak) and it was really good. It has guacamole and pico mixed into the quesadilla which was really tasty. Really liked the flavor. The caramelized onions were my favorite touch. The menu maybe off putting and nothing looks good. But it has its perks! Maybe I'll come back to try the big huarache!

    EL Rey
    Edwin Siercke S.

    Alright guys here goes... driving past this place for maybe two yrs the exterior never attracted me to want and eat here. However, today was the day. The interior is a decent size with a lot of table and good music playing (bachata). The food was very good but the place failed on service. They had one lady serving and there were to many people for her. I had 2 groups walk in after I did (15 min) and they got their food before I did. The food was good and plentiful

    Tacos for life !
    Margie R.

    My picture doesn't do this place justice. My gringa girlfriend tipped me off to this place. So glad she did! Bomba ! You know you're in the right place when the locals are there. Service was marvelous, fast and the food was fresh and delicious ! I ordered the taco plate , comes with 3 tacos of your choice from several options. I picked two asada and 1 Al Pastor... damn it! The pastor was so tender and so full of flavor . I also tried the Melon Agua Fresca which was so refreshing! Loved it. Plenty of parking, they take CC and cash. Not the best neighborhood but the food and service were great ! I'm going back!! Highly recommend this place !

    Huarache de Carne Asada
    Bill G.

    Huarache was impressive in size, but a little dry. The baby Tortas are huge! Agua was delicious.

    Carne tacos
    Justin T.

    This place has some really good Mexican food!! Sort of a typical taco shop vibe when you walk into the restaurant but the food is superb! I really liked their Torta and even for me (I'm a big eater) it was two meals. My friend who recommended & came with me to this place comes for the carne asada. He ordered the taco plate & I have to say that or the carne asada burrito is exactly what I'll order when I return. Don't get me wrong the Torta was good but I really enjoyed the carne at this place. I may have found my new favorite Mexican place. I'll definitely be back & recommend it. Great find here for foodies. Happy eating!!

    Huarache De Camaron

    Omgish..... you want delicious food, without scorching your mouth but with some good heat spice?????? This is the place, wonderful food and service. Family place for sure, opens early, great breakfast too.

    Al pastor torta - BOMB
    Adrianne A.

    Best tortas & quesadillas in Phx hands down. Got the al pastor torta - so much flavor, perfectly cooked meat & bun held up without getting smushy. That quesadilla was absolutely delicious, got carne asada with "everything" (beans, papas, cheese, etc) - never had a better one. Casual, authentic atmosphere. Fast, but no frills service. This place is legit.

    Torta El Rey
    Estrella D.

    Pretty good!! I took my white roommate here and everyone stared at us LOL. But the food was awesome, we shared the torta el rey. Good portions and amazing horchata

    Dalton M.

    This place has some of the best tortas that I've had in Arizona. It has been insanely busy the past few times that I've been in. The service is usually pretty decent. I usually get the El Rey or alambre de res tortas. Great food. Pretty cheap. No complaints.

    Frescas con Crema | Strawberries & Cream -- walnuts on the top and mixed inside as well
    Christine C.

    We arrived at this place on a Friday night and at first glance we thought it was closed. The restaurant has completely decorated windows so you can't see anything from outside, but we saw the neon "open" sign and found our way in. It wasn't that busy on a Friday night but we weren't greeted at the door when we walked in and had to flag down a waitress to get seated. The menu had almost every Mexican dish you can think of, but we were set on trying their tortas. The food was prepared fairly quickly and the portions are HUGE. The El Ray torta was difficult to eat and hard to get the perfect bite because of how thick it was. There was too much going on and every bite tasted different, we quickly got over it and took the rest to go. We did enjoy the Ranchera con Papas torta way more because the ingredients meshed well together and it was easier to eat. The tortas also came with chips and grilled veggies on the side but we couldn't even finish the chips because we got full from the main dish. The tortas were pretty good, but not amazing. I did not like that the El Ray torta had a bunch of processed meats because I try to avoid them. There is a big discrepancy of food quality from other Mexican restaurants because of this. I will not be ordering tortas again BUT I will say that their agua frescas and frescas con crema (strawberries and cream) are delicious. We came here 2 days later just for the drinks and a dessert. If you have a strong stomach and are looking for a big meal at a cheap price point, this place may be for you. Unfortunately the food quality was not up to par for me so I wouldn't recommend it.

    Carne Asada Burrito. I killed it!

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    Place slaps, been there a bunch of times. Everything I've gotten is good... Nuff said get a torta pendejo!

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    4.8(195 reviews)
    6.2 mi
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    Stephanie made a stressful day much less stressful!!! She is a true gem!!!…read more Fantastic little location. Excellent service. Even more amazing food. Try everything. You'll love it!! Super cute vibes throughout. Bathrooms clean and on site. Cute shopping section. But the customer service is where it's at! We appreciate you Stephanie!!! #ASU #OrlandoFam

    Sometimes the best meals happen because your original plan falls through. That was exactly the case…read morehere, and honestly... I'm not even a little mad about it. I ordered the veggie tacos with roasted sweet potatoes (skin on, which was absolutely the right call), pepitas, feta, and all the right toppings. Whoever prepped those sweet potatoes deserves a raise because they were cut into the perfect sized pieces. Every bite had a little sweetness, a little crunch, a little saltiness... it just worked. My dining partner ordered the barbacoa tacos, and I didn't even have to ask if they were good. The involuntary "Mmm..." after the first bite answered that question. Four tacos disappeared in record time, followed by, "I could've eaten two more." That's about as glowing of a review as you're going to get. Now let's talk about these tortillas. Handmade. Corn. Tortillas. Are you kidding me? They're the kind of tortillas that had me question every tortilla I've ever eaten. Soft, fresh, and somehow they manage to steal the spotlight even with everything else on the plate being so good. The chips and guacamole were excellent, too. The chips have to be made in-house and they disappeared at an alarming rate. The salsa that came with them had this smoky, fire-roasted, chipotle flavor that kept me reaching for another chip... and then another... and then suddenly I realized I'd eaten way more chips than I intended. The bottled table salsas deserve their own paragraph because they completely confused me... in the best way. They bring three to the table... a green, a red, and a darker red. I kept tasting them individually thinking, "Okay, these are alright." Then I started mixing them. Game over. On their own, each one was solid. Mixed together? That was the magic. I don't know if that's what they intended or if I accidentally stumbled onto the perfect combination, but from that point on, every taco got the salsa trio treatment. The only tiny hiccup was when we first walked in. We were greeted, asked if we wanted menus, and sat ourselves. We waited for a bit thinking someone would come take our order, only to realize it's actually counter service. Once we figured that out, everything was smooth sailing. Not a big deal at all... just something first-time visitors might want to know. Follow the sign "order here" I also loved the layout. You can actually watch them making the food, which somehow makes the wait even harder because everything smells incredible. Two tacos ended up being the perfect light meal for me. Could I have eaten ten? Absolutely. Those two statements can both be true. Meanwhile, my dining partner polished off four barbacoa tacos and was talking about ordering two more. We only ended up here because another place happened to be closed, and honestly, I'm glad it worked out that way. This ended up being one of those meals we keep talked about on the drive home. Oh and the bathrooms?. I walked in and immediately thought, "Whoa... this is a cool bathroom" The lighting had this pinkish-purple glow that made me feel like I'd accidentally wandered into a trendy lounge instead of a taco shop. I honestly wasn't even sure there was regular lighting in there and I didn't look... because the vibe seemed so intentional. Finally, the music. .. upbeat, dance-worthy, the kind that had me bouncing in my seat while waiting for my food. Between the atmosphere, the lighting, and the music, the whole place had me want to hang out a little longer. Zero regrets. I'll absolutely be back... and next time I'm ordering more tacos.

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    Taco Chelo - Really cool vibe inside

    Really cool vibe inside

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    4.4(1.3k reviews)
    1.2 mi
    •$$

    Late lunch 3pm normally a slower pace for a restaurant. Host…read moresat us quickly and server was very friendly and when I asked for recommendations she provided us with some great choices. My friend ordered a burrito and I wanted some lite, I picked the mini seafood tower, with all sauces and avocado on the side. Server brought out complementary seafood tostadas. Food quality, service, ambience, all top-notch, highly recommend!

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