"The tacos at El Rey have a special place in our hearts—and on our best tacos guide. Hanging decorations and walls painted in loud colors signal "fiesta time" (literally, it’s written on the signs). And if you love options, that party energy extends to the menu, where their taco variety is unmatched. Think: octopus, cabeza, buche, lengua, a beef and goat barbacoa, etc. All of the proteins are juicy and tender, so we sometimes flip a coin to help us order. A good start here is with the mini tacos that are under $4, making it easier to try one of everything. When you’ve locked in on your favorites, upgrade to the bigger (and better) ones on handmade tortillas." - nina reeder, jacinta howard, juli horsford