Safdar N.
Google
I recently tried Rey Tacos and wanted to share a detailed and honest review of my experience. I ordered both the fish burrito and the chicken burrito, hoping to try a variety, along with quesadillas.
Starting with the burritos the flavor was there, but the texture and overall balance were disappointing. The fish burrito was very dry, almost as if it was mostly rice wrapped in a tortilla with very little moisture, sauce, or fillings to balance it out. It didn’t have the usual soft, flavorful, mixed filling you expect from a burrito. Instead, it was hard to chew and felt more like seasoned rice wrapped in bread rather than a proper burrito. The chicken burrito unfortunately had the same issue. The chicken itself had good seasoning, but the overall burrito lacked sauce or any creamy element to hold the fillings together and give it that savory, juicy burrito feel. It really needed more moisture, more filling variety, and richer texture maybe a creamy sauce, beans, pico or something to keep it from being so dry.
On the positive side, the quesadillas were excellent. They were perfectly cooked, with a great cheese pull, nice seasoning, and a really comforting, satisfying flavor. The tortillas were crisp on the outside and soft inside, the cheese was melty and rich, and overall they felt thoughtfully prepared. This dish stood out and is something I would absolutely order again.
I do want to emphasize that the flavors themselves weren’t bad at all Rey Tacos clearly knows how to season food well. The main improvement needed is in the burrito preparation. With a little more sauce, moisture, and ingredient balance, the burritos could be amazing, because the potential is definitely there. As it stands, they were too dry and heavy on rice, which took away from the experience.
Overall, I think Rey Tacos has a lot of promise. The taste is good, the quesadillas are fantastic, and I can see why people enjoy this place. With some adjustments to the burrito texture and filling balance, I believe they could take their menu to the next level. I will definitely return to try more items and to get the quesadillas again, and I hope to see improvements in the burritos in the future — because the flavors are there, they just need a bit more sauce and softness to match the quality of the rest of the food.