El Rey Del Taco

Reviews

• Jeffy J.

  star star star star star 11 June 2026

  Solid tacos. I got an order of tacos and they were nice enough to do it half pork half beef. I don't know if that's poor taco etiquette but I wanted to try all the different meats. I thought the pork was better than the beef in case anyone was wondering.
  
  The food and the value of your meal are
  Outstanding. I feel that all the young kids made
  Tacos mad popular and now you can't get well priced tacos. You can at this place though so keep the place low key. The service could have been better but who cares the food was delicious.
  
  There was a certain freshness to my food and it's hard to explain that feeling but it made for a very enjoyable experience.
  
  PS. FYI There is a quick to go entrance and a sit down entrance.

• Creative G.

  star star star star star_border 5 June 2026

  Yes, the spot is a great place to have Mexican food in Union City, NJ. I am not a meat-eater, however, this place has enough on their menu to whip a hearty veggie dish. There are two sides to this location. One side is the order, pick up, and go area. The other side is the dining part. The spot seems a little gritty in the kitchen area but, you can tell they have been there for years. The staff mainly speak Spanish and they have a little trouble with the English language however, they will understand what you want after a few series of questioning.
  
  Besides that part, what I will say is if you order to go the portion and food is not the same experience. When you sit down, extra garnishes and appetizers like snacks come to your table, like tortillas and a few different sauces. The portion of the meals is much bigger when you dine in. You have much more food than ordering takeout. Either way, the food is very good here. I have ordered there before I transitioned into a vegetarian and many of the dishes there. It is all very good. If you're hungry I recommend eating in.

• Jason Y.

  star star star star star 1 June 2026

  This place was great! Authentic Mexican an food. Anyone who says the food is bland and gives it a bad review has probably never been to Mexico. The food we had in Mexico would also be considered bland by comparison to Tex Mex most are used to. The flavors of the ingredients usually stand on their own. The freshness of the ingredients also stand out here as it did in Mexico. It is by no means bland. It's just not Tex Mex. Worth the visit if you like authentic Mexican food.

• Marz M.

  star star star star star 26 May 2026

  As authentic as you can get for NOT being in Mexico. I was craving authentic Mexican and this place really helped curb that craving. Worth the short drive and worth the money. Lots of food for your buck. I will certainly be back. I highly recommend El Rey Del Taco. I had chips and salsa and steaks tacos. I expected small beef cubes but I think that was my fault for picking the protein. I will try the chicken next time.

• David John A.

  star star star star star_border 20 May 2026

  Was craving tacos the other night and did a quick yelp search for recommendations which landed me here. Ordered via the yelp app, most of the tacos are about 8.50 for 4, so the prices are reasonable. My pick up order was ready in about 15 minutes.
  
  The tacos itself were great, Andrea and I shared the barbacoa and al pastor. The pork meat in both were super tender, and the garnishes of cilantro, onion and lime just made it so much better. The tortillas were very durable and tasty.
  
  Really loved the al pastor, sweet and savory with every bite because of the pineapple pieces in it. So good.
  
  Be warned the sauces that come along with your orders are very spicy, and I LOVE spicy so it didn't bother me but just a heads up.