El Rey Mezcal Bar

Booked a reservation for 8 people for a surprise birthday, and we were seated in the coziest little room with moody lighting. The vibe was spot-on—the music was just quite enough to hear each other at the table, but still loud enough for me to whip out my phone and Shazam the track. We went family-style, ordering a ton of tacos, apps, and cocktails—everything was delicious. My top taco picks? The al pastor and baja fish. Oh, and the spicy margarita? 10/10, highly recommend. The real MVP of the night? The waitstaff. Despite it being a busy Friday, they were on top of everything—always checking in, keeping our drinks full, and ensuring there was plenty of food! If you want great food, stellar service, and a killer soundtrack to your meal, this place is a no-brainer. Highly recommend!

November 12, 2024 on Google

Food was amazing!!! There was a roasted pumpkin seed dip with a kick - amazing! I heard they are dropping a new menu next week - I’ll be there 🤗

November 11, 2024 on Google

Fun place but expensive tacos. $15 and $19…ouch! $9 for less than a pint of beer…wow. There are other taco cantinas in the area.

August 31, 2024 on Google

I think it's a good restaurant overall, and the food was okay. However there are limited options/menu. It's not the best if you want to go for Halal options. All snacks in the menu are vegetarian and there's a vegetarian taco (mushroom). I don't think it's kid's friendly at least I haven't seen kids. It's a bit tight inside (and the patio too). Seats are a bit uncomfortable. There's some street parking available. It's paid parking. They consider if you are allergic to anything (pork, peanut butter, etc). They'll ask you ahead. The service is really great and the staff are really nice and they would check on tables very often. I would say they are fast too.

July 23, 2024 on Google

Stopped by to kill some time before an event and was not disappointed at all! Ordered a pretty pimpin and greatly enjoyed it - my recommendation if you have a sweet tooth. This place is generous with the alcohol in your drinks too, rest assured you get what you pay for. The service here is particularly standout! Our server was attentive and pleasant, and the employees moving about also took time to make sure we were tended to. This is a great place to relax and have a chat!

June 22, 2024 on Google

Everything we Tried at El Rey El Rey, located in Kensington Market, is a mezcal bar with so many options the cocktails don't disappoint, and neither does the food! The menu is short, sweet, and delicious with traditional ingredients that provides so much flavour in every bite. The bar's welcoming atmosphere is enhanced by raw brick arched doorways, terracotta accents, and pops of color throughout that create a fantastic rustic vibe. El Rey is a must-visit spot while exploring Kensington's street art and quirky shops. 🏷️$$ 🎥 @melissa_foodie.fun

May 30, 2024 on Google

4.5 Great spot for a drink and some Mexican food. The drinks are great and they have an assortment of zero proof as well. Food was pretty good- some tacos were better than others. Service was awesome and the vibe is a lot of fun. Great for an early drink, a dinner, a late drink etc. can’t go wrong.

May 17, 2024 on Google

Very cool vibe and atmosphere, inside and out. Food is good but not as good as other Mexican places that have more traditional Mexican food. They don't have many Mexican drinks or real Mexican food. It's just a normal bar. They have special prices for drinks. I went when the margaritas were 10 dollars. Not cheap but not expensive restaurant.

April 17, 2024 on Google