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El Rey

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919 U St NW | Washington, DC

taqueria + mexican beer garden

Tacos & tequila in a space fashioned out of shipping containers,
plus a patio with retractable roof.

CONTACT

919 U St. NW
Washington, DC 20001

202.506.6418
dc.elrey@gmail.com

HOURS

Monday - Friday
5pm - close

Saturday + Sunday
12pm - close

INSTAGRAM @elrey_dc

Sneak preview. Tomorrow's special Taco del Dia. Beef lengua, cilantro, and our famous green tomatillo sauce. Tender, fresh and vibrant. Let's down a few of these and get the long weekend started!

How to get through the week 101:
Order a basket of tacos. Variety is key.
Margaritas, more economical by the pitcher.
Consume. Repeat.
#Protip
📷 @ourperfectpalette

Tuesday means it's time for the best damn tamales in the city. $3 all night. Chorizo, chicken, or veggies. Stop by after work for HH drinks and this most delicious of bar snacks. 5pm.

Every Monday is Industry Night at the beer garden! Come trade this weekend's service stories with $6 Margaritas ($21 pitchers) $3 Natty Bohs and $2 off any list price Tequila & Mezcal from our cache. Kitchen hours extended to 1:30AM just for us. See you tonight!

- Eat -

Tacos

corn (gluten free) - or- flour tortillas substitutions politely declined

AL PASTOR

roasted pork shoulder, pineapple, pickled onions, chipotle aioli, cilantro

CARNE ASADA

charred beef skirt, salsa verde, pickled radish, onions, cilantro

THAI SHRIMP

marinated shrimp, carrot-jicama slaw, sriracha aioli, cilantro

DE PESCADO

grilled fish, jicama carrot slaw, salsa verde, chipotle aioli, cilantro

QUESO CON HONGOS (VEGETARIAN)

peppers, onions, mushrooms, corn, crema, cotija and Oaxaca cheeses

ADOBO CHICKEN

lettuce, pico de gallo, crema, cilantro

TACO DEL DIA

ask your server for details and price

plates & Sides

TAMALES

guajillo stuffed chicken | mexican chorizo | rajas (Vegetarian)

NACHOS

queso, jalapeños, beans, cilantro

add: al pastor | pollo adobo | carne asada + $3

ENSALADA DEL REY

lime aioli dressing, cotija cheese, jicama, carrots, onions, cayenne, romaine lettuce

add: carne asada | al pastor | pollo + $3

ELOTE

corn on cob, crema, cotija cheese, cayenne

CHIPS

guacamole + $3

molcajete salsa + $2

pico de gallo + $2

queso + $2

Brunch

Saturday + Sunday
12pm-3pm

BREAKFAST BURRITOS

AMERICANO

canadian bacon, scrambled eggs, pinto beans, crema, queso oaxaca

CARNE ASADA

grilled skirt steak, scrambled eggs, pinto beans, salsa verde

AL PASTOR

chopped marinated pork shoulder, scrambled eggs, pinto beans, pickled red onions, chipotle aioli

VEGGIE

onion, poblano pepper, tomato, garlic, scrambled eggs, black beans, cheese

$20

BOTTOMLESS DRINKS

$20

MIMOSAS

oj and champagne

MICHELADAS

beer, tomato juice, lime juice, worcestershire, celery salt, black pepper, hot sauce

- Drink -

CÓCTELES

glass $8 / pitcher $28

MARGARITA

sauza blue silver, triple sec, lime juice, agave nectar -- frozen or on the rocks

glass $8 / pitcher $28

$10

THE ICEBERG

choice of draft beer with frozen margarita float

$10

ENSENADA

sauza blue silver, lime, pineapple, chipotle tincture

$10

SHORT MEXICAN STIFFY

milagro reposado, mezcal, agave nectar, fee brothers bitters, orange zest

$10

MICHELADA

beer, tomato juice, lime juice, worcestershire, celery salt, black pepper, hot sauce

VINO + Sangria

glass $8 / bottle $30

VINO

white, red or cava

glass $8 / bottle $30

glass $8 / pitcher $28

SANGRIA

white or red

glass $8 / pitcher $28

CERVEZAS

- ON TAP -

Pacifico

Negra Modelo

Corona Light

DC Brau - Penn Quarter Porter

Dos Equis Lager

Starr Hill - N. Lights IPA

Guinness

Seasonal

- EN BOTELLA -

Natty Boh/PBR

Tecate

Corona Extra

Imperial

Presidente

Oculto

Mahou

Cusqueña

Suprema

Pilsener

Bold Rock Cider

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PRIVATE EVENTS
Book your next party, company happy hour or private event with us!

Call: (202) 123-4567
Email: dc.elrey@gmail.com