El Rey Del Taco
Mexican restaurant · Dunwoody North
5288 Buford Hwy, Doraville, GA 30340
Highlights
Authentic tacos, strong margaritas, late-night hours, & festive decor
Authentic tacos, strong margaritas, late-night hours, & festive decor
"A long-time mainstay amongst the many amazing Mexican restaurants across Buford Highway, El Rey Del Taco is a favorite spot for their variety of tacos and quesadillas, ranging from carne asada and al pastor to rare delicacies such as lengua (beef tongue) and huitlacoche (corn fungus). Prepare for a wait during the evening and weekends, but be assured it’s worth it because “The King of the Taco” stays open late with fantastic Mexican food and exceptionally strong margaritas." - Michael Tran
"This is one of the most popular places to snag late-night tacos on Buford Highway. El Rey Del Taco is open until 1 a.m. on weekdays and 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and is known for its large taco platters paired with strong margaritas. If you’re in luck, you’ll catch the person selling hot churros every now and then at the restaurant." - Eater Staff
"Oaxacan-style taco truck El Rey del Taco isn’t new to the Triangle, but it recently parked itself permanently at East Durham’s Sofia Pizza (the two businesses have the same owners). With a wide range of tacos, tortas the size of a child’s head (no kidding), quesadillas, and rotating specials, El Rey del Taco looks poised to peel off some of the hungry sandwich lovers who wait in line for Ideal’s just a block away. Go for traditional taco fillings like beef asado or pork carnitas, or expand culinary horizons with buche (pork stomach) or cabeza (a slow-cooked, pulled beef cheek). The campechana torta (asado, chorizo, lettuce, tomato, onion, chipotle mayo, avocado, sliced jalapeños, and a side of salsa) is a must, and the Philly campechana, with a choice of grilled steak or chicken with mushrooms, is a fun mashup." - Matt Lardie
"Without question, we would happily eat tacos everyday of the week. And if we had to limit ourselves to a single restaurant, it would be this Buford Highway staple, which has so many incredible, unmatched options that we never get bored with the menu. With more than ten protein options, including octopus, cabeza, buche, lengua, and a beef and goat barbacoa all served on their handmade tortillas, it’s hard to just pick a few. All of El Rey's tacos come topped with diced onions and cilantro for that fresh, classic taste. Despite the line of hungry people spilling out the door, it’s usually laid back inside—with a soccer game on the TVs and the hum of conversations coming from the booths. " - juli horsford, demarco williams
"El Rey del Taco serves Oaxacan-style tacos and treats from two colorful blue taco trucks that roam Raleigh. There are grilled tilapia tacos, barbacoa tacos made with slow-cooked beef chuck marinated in a guajillo chile sauce, and buche tacos — pan-fried pork tripe. The trucks also offer quesadillas and a torta menu featuring telera baked fresh by Neomonde Bakery." - Matt Lardie
