El Rey

Jen Routte

This restaurant has a wide and varied menu with a fair amount of seafood and unique items that are not found at most Mexican restaurants like Birria Ramen. The food is consistently good, with good service, and some fun presentations.

Jacob Davis

The restaurant looks amazing and aesthetically pleasing. The food taste was perfected and the desert was truly exceptional. The reason for me review is because I was highly impressed and this place deserves it! Our server Humberto was awesome and recommended sauce for my burrito. It was wonderful.

swaug unda score dawg

The steak in the steak tacos I ordered was cooked to perfection. Drinks were very generous and tasty. The staff were very attentive and super friendly. I'll be coming back every time I'm in the area.

Chris Hiking with Doc Grigsby

Mexican food with a little bit from various regions. The food is excellent and the menu contains dishes not typically found in a traditional Mexican restaurant. The decor is beautiful and the seats are plush. I had the Chimichangas and she had the Pollo Hawaiiano and both were amazing. We also had the Guacamole Con Chicharron, which had an amazing tasting thick sliced pork belly as a side. Highly recommend this place.

Weston

I can confidently say that this is the best Mexican cuisine I've had since being in Juarez itself. The empanadas are half a pound apiece and fluffy, and the birria tacos almost melt in your mouth after the crunch. Incredible food, I will be recommending this spot to everyone that has a craving for authentic Mexican cuisine.

Amanda Gray

I thought we would miss Local Cantina, but El Rey brings all the authentic cuisine with a modern twist that you can handle! This is our new favorite for margs and excellent food. The Oaxaca Mezcalita is gorgeous and delicious, and the molcajete for two was delicious and enough for leftovers. Also...fresh homemade tortillas?! This Texan heart is in love. We will be regulars!

Emerald Taylor

I am OBSESSED with this place. The food was so good. The salsa with the tacos is hot. (Which I loved). If that’s not your thing, just use the salsa that comes with the chips. It’s family run and great prices.

Ronnie Hudson

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding Food & Service! El Rey Mexican Restaurant is a gem! From start to finish, our experience was top-notch. The staff is warm, friendly, and makes you feel like family the moment you walk in. For dinner, I had the Chori Pollo, and wow — it was perfection. The grilled chicken was tender and juicy, topped with flavorful chorizo and melted cheese that brought everything together beautifully. Every bite was bursting with flavor, and the portion size was more than generous. Then came dessert — their fried banana masterpiece. Crispy on the outside, perfectly soft inside, served with fresh strawberries, whipped cream, colorful sprinkles, and a drizzle of rich chocolate sauce. It was as beautiful as it was delicious — the perfect sweet ending to a fantastic meal. If you’re looking for authentic flavors, generous portions, and a welcoming atmosphere, El Rey is the place to go. Highly recommend both the Chori Pollo and the fried banana dessert!

Rae Brenneman

Easily the best mexican restaurant around. Phenomelnal cocktail, friendly staff, delicious food, and amazing atmosphere

Terra Wilson

Amazing food! I ordered the Taco flight and Castilla de Elate! The food was fast and delicious! Highly recommend this restaurant!

My mom and I put in quite a complicated order and they didn’t bring out the correct dish to the table (more our fault) they corrected it quickly with such kindness and professionalism. Gosh this place is so good and really enjoyed the chicken verde enchiladas. Their service is fantastic and well deserving of a high rating! I’ll be back

We stopped for Sunday lunch and had a great experience. The waitress was very kind and efficient. The manager talked with us recommending an appetizer and the Apple Cider Margarita, which was delicious. The food was great with a variety on the menu. It’s a fun atmosphere!

Ordered the birria taco and the guacamole with chicharron. The guacamole was the best I have had in years. I have never had guacamole with pepita, but it was a nice added touch. I have never had birria taco before, and this was so delicious! Some of the meat was more tender than others, but still delicious. The consomme was very flavorful, that I even dipped my tortilla chips in. The chicharron, I had to reheat in my oven because I wanted it a little more crisp, and I am glad I did as it rendered a lot of grease that I did not need. Always wanted to try, but no need to try again. I will definitely return to try different items. Was greeted as I entered the restaurant. Sidenote: prices are higher if you order carryout online. I did not know until after the fact. Will be calling in my order next time.

One of the best Mexican restaurants Ive ever been to! As a vegetarian I got more options than most places and they weren't all just brand cheese and rice. Everything was perfect, from the waitress who brought out refills without me having to ask, to every dish that hit the table. I don't think I've ever not had one complaint and this place had my jaw dropping when I saw the bill was so cheap! I mean, the pricing is unmatched for the amount of food and quality of food! I will be back and I dare say this is the best Mexican restaurant in Central Ohio.

We tried this place for the first time tonight and we were very impressed! When you walk in the entire place is beautifully decorated and the art work is amazing and unique, the staff was very polite and our food came out quickly. We ordered the chorizo queso, birria pizza & kids taco with rice. Everything was delicious, 10/10 🤩. Not to mention the portions were huge! Even the leftovers were good! We loved this restaurant and will definitely return!

J. Verde

One of the best Mexican restaurants Ive ever been to! As a vegetarian I got more options than most places and they weren't all just brand cheese and rice. Everything was perfect, from the waitress who brought out refills without me having to ask, to every dish that hit the table. I don't think I've ever not had one complaint and this place had my jaw dropping when I saw the bill was so cheap! I mean, the pricing is unmatched for the amount of food and quality of food! I will be back and I dare say this is the best Mexican restaurant in Central Ohio.

Lori Armstrong

I tried the Chili Colorado and husband got the Pork Carnitas, both were fantastic and the Mango Habanero Margaritas were delicious! Our new go to place even though we are 40 minutes away, the best Mexican Restaurant we have found and on our way again!!!

dawn miller

We stopped for Sunday lunch and had a great experience. The waitress was very kind and efficient. The manager talked with us recommending an appetizer and the Apple Cider Margarita, which was delicious. The food was great with a variety on the menu. It’s a fun atmosphere!

Meghan Massie

We tried this place for the first time tonight and we were very impressed! When you walk in the entire place is beautifully decorated and the art work is amazing and unique, the staff was very polite and our food came out quickly. We ordered the chorizo queso, birria pizza & kids taco with rice. Everything was delicious, 10/10 🤩. Not to mention the portions were huge! Even the leftovers were good! We loved this restaurant and will definitely return!

We went in for drinks and appetizers. The margaritas were very good. The queso with beans is the best, huge portion. Also got guacamole which was very good, glad I only got a small.

Amy Rawlins

We went in for drinks and appetizers. The margaritas were very good. The queso with beans is the best, huge portion. Also got guacamole which was very good, glad I only got a small.

This was our first experience at El Rey in New Albany, Ohio. The restaurants decoration were very colorful and created a calming effect. The lighting is slightly dim so reading the menu could be a challenge. If sitting in a both and over 6ft you might want a table for leg room The food was so fresh and flavorable with several waiters checking on your customer needs. After the main dish, my husband and i had the churros and vanilla ice cream which i highly recommend.

First time - ordered Enchiladas Verdes. Had to send it back as every one of the tortillas was refrigerator cold. Waiter was attentive, second dish was ok, but everything just mashed together. I was charged $3.75 extra because I asked for a spicier salsa. Was not told about the upcharge and the waiter just blew it off when I questioned it. Doubt I will return.

Gena Stroop

I didn't even know this new place was here. Thought I'd order dinner to go and give it a shot. Lots of customers inside-Good sign. Cool decor. Nice atmosphere. Ordered the Chorri Pollo, Castillo De Elote & Tres Leches Cake. Portions were BIG-enough to share between 2 people. Chori Pollo: Beans, rice, & onion/pepper mix were all great. Didn't realize til I got home that my tortillas were forgotten, but not the end of the world. I WAS really disappointed to see though, that the chicken is not real, actual chicken, but the processed kind that has the grill marks on them already. Like the frozen, bagged grilled chicken patties you can find at the grocery store? Just some constructive criticism: I know real chicken is more expensive & more dangerous in a busy kitchen with strict temps & cross contamination risk, but man...these processed chicken patties with the perfectly painted on grill stripes reminds me so much of hospital cafeteria food. No amount of seasoning can make them taste like actual, authentic chicken. Chori Pollo is my go to at any Mexican restaurant. At most of them, I can taste the char grilled flavor, like they were actually cooked on an open flame/grill style oven. The grilled chicken patties just taste spongey & flavorless. 😔 There's no mistaking them for real chicken. I'll try the tacos next time & skip the chicken menu. The cake was huge and delicious. Fresh, airy & delicate, but rich. Very good. The chips & salsa were also great. Fresh/warm chips and mild salsa with a nice flavor. I just wouldn't recommend the chicken at all.

The salsa is good! The guac is pretty good. The entrees are not great. Nothing we ordered, was what we expected. Chicken fajitas, chimichanga, burrito and tacos. We did not need boxes to bring food home. Drinks from the bar were extremely slow to be delivered but soda refills were quick. Sadly, we won’t go back. We were hoping that New Albany added a great place to dine, but it did not

Michele Reinig

The salsa is good! The guac is pretty good. The entrees are not great. Nothing we ordered, was what we expected. Chicken fajitas, chimichanga, burrito and tacos. We did not need boxes to bring food home. Drinks from the bar were extremely slow to be delivered but soda refills were quick. Sadly, we won’t go back. We were hoping that New Albany added a great place to dine, but it did not

They charge you incorrectly. Our food was mostly okay. They served my daughter a very old overcooked hot dog. They then brought one out that was still cold. The waiter was nice and offered to replace it with something else. We declined and they did not charge us for the hot dog. My son's meal came out incorrectly but they fixed it pretty quickly. The kids taco meal ended up costing us $17. We did add 2 additional tacos and expected to pay for them, but they rang it up as a create your own combo meal. After we asked about it they told us it was correct. We were charged differently a few days prior but okay. When the check came, they hoover over you as you get your card out. After they ran the card we realized the check calculated wrong. The signs and check state you get a 3.5% discount if you pay cash. This is inaccurate as the menu prices are up charged by 4% if you pay by card. Except for our $1 charge for sour cream which they up charged by 56%. There is no discount. It simply charges you more and not the correct amount. When I spoke to the manager, he stated he would have to speak to the programmer but there was no offer to correct the wrong charges. The signage needs updated stating there is a 4% up charge from the menu if you do not pay cash. There is no discount if you do pay cash. Paying cash is the only way to pay the prices reflected in the menu. I will be reporting the issue to the BBB as this restaurant has been charging customers incorrectly.

Annie Baas

They charge you incorrectly. Our food was mostly okay. They served my daughter a very old overcooked hot dog. They then brought one out that was still cold. The waiter was nice and offered to replace it with something else. We declined and they did not charge us for the hot dog. My son's meal came out incorrectly but they fixed it pretty quickly. The kids taco meal ended up costing us $17. We did add 2 additional tacos and expected to pay for them, but they rang it up as a create your own combo meal. After we asked about it they told us it was correct. We were charged differently a few days prior but okay. When the check came, they hoover over you as you get your card out. After they ran the card we realized the check calculated wrong. The signs and check state you get a 3.5% discount if you pay cash. This is inaccurate as the menu prices are up charged by 4% if you pay by card. Except for our $1 charge for sour cream which they up charged by 56%. There is no discount. It simply charges you more and not the correct amount. When I spoke to the manager, he stated he would have to speak to the programmer but there was no offer to correct the wrong charges. The signage needs updated stating there is a 4% up charge from the menu if you do not pay cash. There is no discount if you do pay cash. Paying cash is the only way to pay the prices reflected in the menu. I will be reporting the issue to the BBB as this restaurant has been charging customers incorrectly.

I feel bad for the people who opened this restaurant. They missed the demographics of New Albany. This place looks like they bought all the fake flowers at JoAnn’s store closing. The decor is just, well, sad. The colors, tiles and furniture clash in every direction. I first ordered a skinny margarita and they didn’t seem to know what it was. It tasted like orange juice and tequila. I sent it back. The house margarita is so sweet it hurt my teeth. Oh the better side, the octopus was delicious. Regardless, I won’t be back. I will continue to long for the days of Mia Cucina.

Cara Capretta

I feel bad for the people who opened this restaurant. They missed the demographics of New Albany. This place looks like they bought all the fake flowers at JoAnn’s store closing. The decor is just, well, sad. The colors, tiles and furniture clash in every direction. I first ordered a skinny margarita and they didn’t seem to know what it was. It tasted like orange juice and tequila. I sent it back. The house margarita is so sweet it hurt my teeth. Oh the better side, the octopus was delicious. Regardless, I won’t be back. I will continue to long for the days of Mia Cucina.