Overall, El Rey del Taco draws mixed but largely positive feedback, with many reviewers praising authentic Mexican flavors, juicy meats, fresh guacamole, and homemade tortillas, and calling the place a solid option near Jean Talon market or a reliable spot for tasty tacos and brunch; the atmosphere is described as lively and welcoming, and service is frequently noted as friendly and attentive. Some guests find the portions small and prices high for what is offered, and others report crowding and cramped seating during peak times. There are also comments about inconsistent experiences, from standout dishes like chilaquiles verdes and birria tacos to concerns about saltiness in some meats and a mole enchilada dish that did not meet expectations. A few reviewers mention that the entrance is not wheelchair accessible and that there are occasional issues with promotions or grill cleanliness on busy days. Despite these variances, many say the food is flavorful and the place is worth returning to for the Mexican atmosphere and dependable options.
J'ai commandé la même chose que d'habitude, mais au lieu de quesadillas mexicain, j'ai reçu de la sauce bolognaise dans une tortilla avec du fromage!? Je ne comprends pourquoi il y a des boulettes de viande hachée, des épices italiennes, des carottes & des céleri dans une recette mexicaine. Même si le livreur s'était trompé de commande, pour la recette serait italienne?
Quieren comer poesía? / voulez-vous savoir ce que goûte la poésie? 😋
Siempre pido en Uber eats y siempre es delicioso, me siento en casa cuando pruebo su delicioso pozole con la carnita qué me gusta ( gordito y carnaza) todo lo que he probado es delicioso.
Aún no tengo el gusto de ir en persona, pero por el momento Confirmo, el Rey del taco es el REY de la comida mexicana en Montréal 😎👑
Je me fais toujours une joie de commandé El rey del taco très régulièrement, toujours pareil la formule Taccobirria qui était absolument délicieuse. J'ai malheureusement constaté en commandant hier soir que tout avait été changé, en moins bien, l'emballage déjà avec plus de plastique & pas pratique pour manger, la sauce plus cheap, la quantité de viande, de fromage, de soupe & de Guacamole revu a la baisse. Camouflé par de la salade qu'il n'y avait pas avant. & le meilleur dans tout ça c'est qu'ils ont augmenté le prix de la formule pour 2$. Je comprend qu'il s'agisse d'un business mais l'établissement a fait de mauvais choix. Mes amis & moi ne commanderont plus & je vous suggère de ne pas commander.
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Très déçue d'avoir commandé sur uber la boîte familiale de 20 tacos. Pour commencer on voit sur la photo du guacamole & je ne l'ai pas reçu ni les chips qui étaient sur la photo. De plus, les tacos sont remplis d'oignon & légumes avec 2 tortillas & très tres peu de viande presque inexistante. Déçue
Las aguas y los cafes estaban demasiado dulces. Las salsas saben a salsa enlatada y la mesera da la cuenta antes de q termines de comer sin que se la pidas. Sentí que me estaban corriendo.
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Staff was nice but the food is TERRIBLE & extremelyyyy overpriced. A tiny plate of guacamole is $15. The al apastor was dry & tasteless. I would've given 2 stars if it wasn't so overpriced.
The atmosphere of this place is really the only redeeming factor that keeps this place afloat as the meal does not seem to remotely compare to what the reviews seem to suggest back in the day.
Saturday evening, this place was empty & I can understand why... I ordered the tortilla soup & this was the most absurd dish. The presentation was anything but lackluster; I wish I took a picture of it to show everyone.
A bowl of barely seasoned water with a scoop of guacamole, filaments of cheese & some tortilla pieces for 16$. I have never had such a horrible mexican dish in Montreal.
I have heard about this place from friends & my expectations were quite high, but I left with the uttermost dissapointment. I took a look at their grocery section & a medium tub of guacamole was... 22$?! Speechless.
A meal for 4 people, no appetizers & 1 churros came to almost 105$. Only empty stomaches & dissapointment. Avoid this place as there are many other places in the area as it seems like management has changed & you can find much much better. Tourist trap? For sure
Good food!
I had a gringa & quesadillas which were good, as was the horchata water. The place was really crowded around lunch time, the place feels a bit cramped I couldn't move around much, the chairs were very close together.
They guys working there are very friendly.
I didn't have a good experience with the food. The mole enchiladas were not what I expected; they were filled with fajita-style chicken & bell peppers, which didn't feel appropriate for this dish. The prices are also quite high compared to the portion sizes. Unfortunately, I don't think I will be returning.
Super tasty food but I'm worried the folks involved in their pricing & promotion do not know how to do math?
If an item is 16$ & a promo says it's 2 for 1, why is the promo price 32$?
2 for 1 means 2 for the price of 1, & unfortunately, 32$ is just the price of the unit times 2. Ive tried asking them this & they just say it's the price for the promo so I've stopped ordering from them. Oh well.
I was aware of the great reputation of this Mexican restaurant & finally tried it for brunch on a Sunday morning. The vibe was very inviting & the food was just awesome. Everything is home made, right down to the taco chips & tortillas. I tried the veal omelette with refried black beans, rice & guacamole. Everything was so tasty & fresh. The sweet & spiced coffee was also a nice surprise. I will definitely go back to try their tacos.
