Taqueria El Rey
Mexican restaurant · Hubbard-Richard ·
Authentic tacos, whole grilled chicken, and ribs with salsas
Authentic tacos, whole grilled chicken, and ribs with salsas
"Southwest Detroit’s wildly popular Taqueria El Rey has reemerged from a 2022 fire and moved into the space formerly occupied by El Zocalo. El Rey fills tacos with a generous helping of meat, cilantro, and onion with sliced limes and radishes. The restaurant offers more than 10 options for filling the tacos (the buche and pastor are particularly tasty). Newcomers with a big appetite should also be sure to order a whole grilled chicken, which comes with a side of tortillas for a build-your-own taco experience. The house salsas help to amp up the flavors." - Serena Maria Daniels
"One of Detroit’s most beloved taquerias, this spot has reemerged in a new location three years after its original property burned in a fire. Now situated within the space formerly occupied by El Zocalo, Taqueria El Rey continues to offer its popular grilled chicken, along with ribs, tacos, and other Mexican delicacies. In addition, Tres Leches ‘n’ Snacks food truck — also owned by the family that operates the taqueria — has found a permanent home within this location. Expect sweet snacks like tres leches cake, paletas, and fruit cocktails, alongside savory munchies such as walking tacos and tamales." - Serena Maria Daniels
"Participated in the Day Without Immigrants action by closing for the day as part of a broader solidarity protest among Latino-owned food businesses in the region; the action was organized via social media and intended to draw attention to immigrants' contributions amid heightened enforcement." - Serena Maria Daniels
"“Mexicantown,” also known as Southwest Detroit, is the only place you should go when you’re craving tacos here. There are plenty of overdone, guacamole-made-at-your-table restaurants in the area, but skip those and head to our personal favorite, Taqueria El Rey. This super casual spot is known for its wide variety of tacos and whole grilled chicken, which is cooked under a tent next door. If you don’t feel like tackling an entire bird, choose from their lengthy taco list that includes everything from al pastor to beef tongue." - sara barron, sam faye
"Taqueria el Rey, a southwest Detroit stalwart, features tacos al pastor made with marinated pork on a corn tortilla, topped with cilantro and onions. Available at Miller Lite Market, Section 149." - Serena Maria Daniels