El Rey in Auburn

El Rey in Auburn
4 / 5
50 reviews

1447 Opelika Rd, Auburn, AL 36830-3317, Auburn

Overview

Restaurant Hours

Monday

08:00 - 17:00

Tuesday

08:00 - 17:00

Wednesday

08:00 - 17:00

Thursday

00:00 - 17:00

Friday

00:00 - 17:00

Review

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El Rey
BJ
Bob Jemian
google
11.21.2024
5/5

I've never been disappointed in the food. The crab fajita quesadilla tonight was delicious-far better than I expected.

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Javier Ferrer
google
11.10.2018
4/5

Just stopped in and grabbed a to go order of nachos for my girl. My first judgement on a Mexican restaurant is their chips and salsa. I love a good chunky, spicy salsa, but a lot of people don't. El Ray did a great job meeting this line. Also they have multi color chips which is fun imo. The Texas nachos were superb.

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Jermaine Houston
google
11.10.2018
4/5

It was actually really good. Very prompt waiters and waitresses. Overall good experience.

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Michael Hattaway
google
11.05.2018
4/5

Great place, friendly staff and food. Can't wait to go back again. Large amounts of food, but with a large party may take a few extra minutes to setup.

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Symone Kimbell
google
10.19.2018
3/5

Realistically speaking, I am a tough critic of Mexican food. No, I’m not Hispanic, but I am from Los Angeles so I know what authentic Mexican should taste like and what it should not... This is my first time at this place and honestly. I’m underwhelmed. Dining alone so I opted to sit at the bar, and it took a while for someone to get my order. Fine, I didn’t mind it. But when I order table-side guacamole (which is supposed to be the most fresh) and I receive some slop that tastes like nothing more than lime... Very unimpressed. When I sent the guacamole back the staff didn’t even ask why or what could they do to make it better, this is my first time coming here and I won’t be back. I really tried to give this place a chance! Fajitas were good but I can’t get this intense taste out of my mouth to really know. I’ll stick with my regular, Sol Restaurant in Montgomery (a must try)

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DG
Daniel Geerts
google
10.11.2018
5/5

Good Mexican restaurant friendly staff

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Thomas Barnes
google
10.02.2018
2/5

Chile relleno was reheated, tasted like the freezer. Chips and salsa was decent. Steak bland. Overall higher prices. Probably good to grab drinks but overall not impressed.

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Gianna Anjanette
google
09.26.2018
5/5

Everytime I come to El Rey, I'm always pleased. For a salad, this dish was amazing. So delicious. And the Pitcher specials for happy hour? AMAZING! Order the Grilled Salad with shrimp. You won't regret it.

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Adam Malone
google
09.17.2018
4/5

El Rey is a pretty good place to get your Mexican fix! Chips and cheese dip are solid and the California burrito is very good and filling. The Margaritas could use some work, they do taste a little watered down and the flavor isn't what I would consider a great margarita, but it's not terrible. The quesadillas are massive and very very good, and I haven't had a bad fajita there yet. All in all a great place to eat!

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TM
The Monday Channel
google
08.13.2018
4/5

Good solid Mexican food, they do add a service charge for to-go orders. Friendly Staff!

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Daniel Blair
google
07.24.2018
5/5

Great place to go out to eat on a Friday or Saturday night. The service was amazing! We were seated immediately and the waiter even changed the channel for me on the tv so I could watch the game. The food was actually really good and served quickly. I would definitely go back for another good dinner before a night out.

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LC
Linda Cordell
google
07.20.2018
5/5

The food here is always excellent.And they give me the best service.

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Kiara Thiam
google
07.08.2018
4/5

The service was a little slow, but the staff was very friendly. The food tasted pretty good. I had the burrito blanco which had a lot of great flavor, but I was expecting the veggies to be cooked and was a little disappointed that they weren't. All in all I liked it.

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Douglas Edmondson
google
07.02.2018
5/5

Street Tacos Pastor were delicious. One of the only places around that serves them and worth the ride down

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Regina Elizabeth
google
06.25.2018
5/5

Great food and customer service. Will be returning soon ☺️

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Lisa M.
google
05.16.2018
5/5

Great service, very delicious food and good prices!

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Hunter Hinote
google
05.01.2018
3/5

Lot's of food, and a good environment but slow service.

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Foster White Jr
google
03.17.2018
5/5

Very good, my wife and I ordered the Texas fajitas for two. When the plate came to the table I was wondering how we were going to eat it all. Massive portion sizes. Give this place a try if you havent. This was our first time and will not be our last.

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Jomy Samuel
google
03.16.2018
5/5

Excellent service. Very friendly staff. Good food.

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Caitlynn Darby
google
02.23.2018
3/5

Food and drinks were good. A little frustrated about the price of margarita. We were told that they were $8. Got our bill and they $16 a piece. They used Patron. It was a misunderstanding, but frustrating because we definitely didn’t plan on paying $16 on a drink. That was basically the whole cost of our meal if the drink wouldn’t have been $16. :/

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Robert Burns
google
02.22.2018
5/5

A great place for sure. Minutes from the mall an excellent selection of "authentic" and "American" favorites. Lovely, comfortable atmosphere. Several TV's throughout. I love the green chips!

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Jonathan
google
11.11.2017
5/5

Probably one of the best Mexican restaurants here! This new restaurant might have higher prices on some foods but you truly get what you paid for. I am surprised they made my favorite meal better than ever. More spices and flavors than I expected. Will be returning.

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Robert Grantham
google
10.04.2017
5/5

Jorge is great, clean restaurant one of my top three choices for Mexican food.

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TM
Tony McCormick
google
09.22.2017
5/5

Table side guacamole with everything in it was outstanding. Also, try the Fajita Azteca and you won’t be disappointed!!!!!! Ask for Jorge and he’ll take very good care of your group!!!

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DN
Dave N
google
09.19.2017
5/5

The street tacos and fresh guacamole is where it's at!

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Dustin Ponder
google
07.21.2017
5/5

Very friendly staff. Food was great. I usually judge my favorite Mexican places from the salsa, I can highly recommend cause I really liked the salsa. Raspberry marg was really tasty. One of the better Mexican places in Auburn.

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CD
Chris Duncan
google
07.15.2017
5/5

Awesome food, service, and prices!

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Tracy Floyd
google
07.14.2017
5/5

Excellent food and wonderful service. Great portion sizes and priced well. They have something for everyone. They have plenty of non Mexican choices to choose from espically on the kids meals.

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Maggie McCoy
google
06.08.2017
5/5

Pretty good! There are lots of Mexican restaurants in Auburn but this one is in the top half for sure. Might go back and try again

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Reauchann Richardson
google
03.07.2017
5/5

Reasonably priced, great staff and flavored well, drink size is awesome, I will repeat this experience. Margarita was delish, food delish

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Connie Brewer
google
01.16.2017
5/5

Clean place & staff were wearing mask & the food was very good👍

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Frederick Fornis
google
01.12.2017
4/5

Really enjoy the friendly customer service and the drinks were amazing!!!!

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Ana W
google
01.12.2017
5/5

My new go to spot. Great service and delicious food! STRONG margaritas:)

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HW
Hal Walker
google
01.06.2017
5/5

Great lunch, spice blend is better than most.

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Katie Harlin
google
11.27.2016
2/5

I’m pretty sure every server didn’t want to be here tonight. They were more concerned talking to each other than waiting tables. I was wondering why this place wasn’t very busy on a Friday night. We saw our server maybe twice, MAYBE. I finally had to get up and go pay at the bar, because she wasn’t coming over to our table. Food was ok at best. Our cheese dip was lumpy and not very hot. Overall, not impressed; mostly by the wait staff.

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Edward Dubuisson
google
11.23.2016
5/5

Oscar , this is Edward Dubuisson , i met you in the parking lot a year ago , we order food in Shelia Mitchels name (my girlfriend) , the Food Always arives sealed,tamper resistant , and Great

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patrick mckee
google
11.10.2016
5/5

Nice people... Great service... Wonderful food...

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Jennifer Kittle
google
10.13.2016
5/5

There are about 100 Mexican style restaurants in Auburn. This is the best one. My 5 year old daughter and I love El Rey! She likes the colorful tortilla chips. I like the delicious food and the affordable prices.

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RJ
Rob Johnson-Dunn
google
10.12.2016
5/5

One of the best authentic mexican restaurants around, great food, great drinks, great staff!

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DF
Doug Frazier
google
08.18.2016
5/5

New place with good food and reasonable prices. Service was very good and I wouldn't hesitate to go back again.

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SG
Sloan Gaither
google
08.01.2016
2/5

4 star food, 3 star margaritas, and we were interrupted to buy things and asked to donate money by someone going from table to table.

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CW
Courtney Williams
google
06.24.2016
4/5

Great service and staff. The building is nearly keep and inviting. I would recommend this place for great food. The prices fits all budgets.

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TM
Theresa McHargue
google
06.02.2016
5/5

Went here this evening w/ my friend Morgan Jones! Margaritas & the food were Delicious! Atmosphere was Fun! Gracias Jesus, for great service!

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DB
Damien Boren
google
05.22.2016
1/5

Don't eat at this place my wife found a steam in her burrito. They need to start being more careful won't be back

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cedric welch
google
03.11.2016
4/5

I love this place

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Kyle Smith
google
03.06.2016
5/5

Favorite Mexican restaurant in auburn. Good portion sizes for the $ and friendly staff. I have been here many many times and never once had a bad experience. Abraham is the best

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Alana Foster
google
02.18.2016
5/5

Food was amazing, as always. First time coming here for lunch, and it was my friend's first time eating there. She ordered the lunch enchiladas and I had the Pollo Loco lunch specials. Plenty of food for a great price! Service was extremely fast as well. Front start to finish, we were out in about 35 mins!

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YD
Yesi D
google
02.07.2016
5/5

The food is really good

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DG
Darren Gellenbeck
google
02.04.2016
5/5

Prices are reasonable and the food is delicious. The salsa is also very good.

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Breached Matrix 16
google
01.03.2016
1/5

Horrible food, service was slow, food had no flavor, place was really dirty, dust everywhere, no napkins. Won’t be going here again.

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