El Rey
7 expert reviews
“Jimenez also turns out some marvelous handcrafted dishes that I've been savoring in my mind ever since the eardrums stopped ringing.”
– Philadelphia Inquirer
"This former diner still feels diner-like, with vinyl booths and mismatched lighting and lunch-through-late-night service." Full review
"Stephen Starr Restaurants’ cool Mexican cantina, with Sonoran-style tacos, regional Mexican entrees, killer guacamole and stiff margaritas. L (M-F), D (Daily), Br (Sa-Su)." Full review
" The menu features dependable versions of classic dishes such as sopas, chilaquiles and tamales alongside more creative options like duck carnitas and zucchini blossom and corn quesadillas. " Full review
"“All about the ambiance”, enhanced by “true artists” at the bar mixing “creative” cocktails...this “über-chic” venue is “pricey” but “worth it for a splurge.”" Full review
7.7
"The menu is full of Mexican dishes you can’t go wrong with...the space is like a festive, retro diner full of booths, long tables, and vintage movie posters plastering the walls" Full review
"El Rey might be new to Asbury Park, but it hands down serves the area’s best Mexican food" Full review