El Rey del barrio
Emilio Perez · 5 Google reviewsEl Rey del barrio — neighborhood bar & grill in Back of the Yards.
What 44 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Went to try this restaurant that my mom saw on Tiktok and honestly it didn’t disappoint. Joint is small, but the decoration and all make the atmosphere feel like I’m eating at a taco stand in Mexico city. It is a small place, so idk how crowded it can get on the weekend. Price is average for Mexican restaurants. I got the Pambazo and my mom got the Tacos de Suadero & Tepache. They also let us have a sample of the Menudo. The ladies working there are very nice and attentive. I recommend this restaurant if you live in the area.”
“The Tacos de Camarón here are unmatched. The shrimp has this amazing smoky flavor, topped with lettuce, tomato, and lime. What really sets it apart though is the chimichurri sauce its spicy and bold, but it blends perfectly with everything in the taco.”
“Todo sabe muy rico en particular a mi me gusta mucho los huaraches 😋”
“I ordered chips and salsa, but the salsa was essentially the same sauce provided with the tacos. I was disappointed because I specifically ordered just chips and one taco. My partner ordered three tacos, and much of the meat we received was fat. As a first-time customer, I will not be returning. Improvements are needed regarding meat quality, and there should be clarity about what is served with chips and salsa. I should have suspected something was amiss when the chips were placed in a styrofoam box./Pedí chips y salsa, pero la salsa era esencialmente la misma salsa que se proporcionaba con los tacos. Me decepcionó porque pedí específicamente solo chips salsa y un taco. Mi compañero pidió tres tacos, y gran parte de la carne que recibimos era grasa. Como cliente por primera vez, no volveré. Se necesitan mejoras con respecto a la calidad de la carne, y debería haber claridad sobre lo que se sirve para chips y salsa. Debería haber sospechado que algo andaba mal cuando las chips se colocaron en una caja”
“Went today and had some tripa tacos, the taco smelled bad and then the meat looks like it wasn’t clean at all, it was grainy and has a mushy inside, definetly not going back, it was a waste of 36 dollars.”
“The best tacos anywhere. The tacos are packed with meat, well worth the price. The taste is excellent. I highly recommend this place. Awesome family restaurant”
“Todo excelente la comida deliciosa buena atención, ne sentí como en casa”
“tacos taste delicious 😋😋😋 the atmosphere of the place also seemed comfortable and clean to me 👍👍”
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