Very good Mexican food and a centerpiece of the community in Pauma Valley. Unfortunately they had a fire in 10/2023 that severely damaged the restaurant and adjoining market. Hopefully they can rebuild and continue to enhance the community.
Mike R.
Restaurant closed due to fire. Possible reopening in 18 months. A sad day for all the people who have enjoyed this place for many years.
Arlene Fredericks
Sadly, thisplace burned down on Sept 23, '23
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paul
I will miss El Rey Mexican Restaurant. So sad, all that's left are the good memories. ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fox Schitt
Ay buey.Place burnt down. Don't think anyone going to be drinking margaritas and eating cheeps and salsa anytime soon.Que lastima.
Tim L.
So sad to see it go. This was a staple in the area! The food is great and I hope they rebuild!
Joseph DiPietro
Wonderful people, great food. Chili Relleno is amazing. Outside by the water if the weather is cool, inside if the flies are in season.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
619miketseng
I'm always happy with taking the family to eat here. Thank you for the great food and service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jesse P.
Fast friendly and fresh . Best cadillac margarita in town . We went to lunch twice in two days . Imean you can't go wrong . Great albóndigas.
Ali S.
Great spot for Mexican food! Great location, good food and great service!!! Definitely will be coming back! Staff was super friendly! As soon as you walk in you feel welcome!
This is not mexican food except beans, rice and chips.Fajitas sucked- where's the beef little chopped pieces of I don't know, chicken dry no flavor,shrimp ok and a whole platter of peppers and onions. Atmosphere was fly infested making it uncomfortable inside with flies buzzing around. Service superb everyone helping everyone and checking on guests. This place was recommended by others, but I am sorry I won't send anyone here. Too bad it won't be on my list of favorites. Funny everyone there was eating hamburgers, go figure.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 5
Mark Gallardo
First of all Bring Your Own fly swatter and don't order the Ortega Burger, it was not edible at all, dried meat, no seasoning, hard smashed bun and expired Ketchup. The Green chili was fairly tolerable tho. Used to eat there all the time about 20 years ago when I worked in Valley Center and food was good. Went back about a year ago and had a bad experience, thought I'd try them again cause there aren't many choices around there. Don't think I'll be going back...... And did I mention the flies?
Chris J.
A great family owned restaurant thats been arround for at least 40 years. Definatly worth it if you are heading to or from harrahs. If you are local. You already know.
Mike
Excellent red enchilada ranchera sauce - the best I've ever had. Excellent, fresh, authentic green sauce. Great chips and salsa. Neat place. Worth the drive.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Burrito, Enchilada, Salsa
lucycan
First time here. Pretty busy at noon on a Friday. Service was great. Place was clean. Food was excellent.
Very good Mexican food and a centerpiece of the community in Pauma Valley. Unfortunately they had a fire in 10/2023 that severely damaged the restaurant and adjoining market. Hopefully they can rebuild and continue to enhance the community.
Restaurant closed due to fire. Possible reopening in 18 months. A sad day for all the people who have enjoyed this place for many years.
Sadly, thisplace burned down on Sept 23, '23
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I will miss El Rey Mexican Restaurant. So sad, all that's left are the good memories. ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ay buey.Place burnt down. Don't think anyone going to be drinking margaritas and eating cheeps and salsa anytime soon.Que lastima.
So sad to see it go. This was a staple in the area! The food is great and I hope they rebuild!
Wonderful people, great food. Chili Relleno is amazing. Outside by the water if the weather is cool, inside if the flies are in season.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I'm always happy with taking the family to eat here. Thank you for the great food and service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fast friendly and fresh . Best cadillac margarita in town . We went to lunch twice in two days . Imean you can't go wrong . Great albóndigas.
Great spot for Mexican food! Great location, good food and great service!!! Definitely will be coming back! Staff was super friendly! As soon as you walk in you feel welcome!
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This is not mexican food except beans, rice and chips.Fajitas sucked- where's the beef little chopped pieces of I don't know, chicken dry no flavor,shrimp ok and a whole platter of peppers and onions. Atmosphere was fly infested making it uncomfortable inside with flies buzzing around. Service superb everyone helping everyone and checking on guests. This place was recommended by others, but I am sorry I won't send anyone here. Too bad it won't be on my list of favorites. Funny everyone there was eating hamburgers, go figure.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 5
First of all Bring Your Own fly swatter and don't order the Ortega Burger, it was not edible at all, dried meat, no seasoning, hard smashed bun and expired Ketchup. The Green chili was fairly tolerable tho. Used to eat there all the time about 20 years ago when I worked in Valley Center and food was good. Went back about a year ago and had a bad experience, thought I'd try them again cause there aren't many choices around there. Don't think I'll be going back...... And did I mention the flies?
A great family owned restaurant thats been arround for at least 40 years. Definatly worth it if you are heading to or from harrahs. If you are local. You already know.
Excellent red enchilada ranchera sauce - the best I've ever had. Excellent, fresh, authentic green sauce. Great chips and salsa. Neat place. Worth the drive.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Burrito, Enchilada, Salsa
First time here. Pretty busy at noon on a Friday. Service was great. Place was clean. Food was excellent.