Based on 563 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
16220 CA-76, Pauma Valley, CA 92061
Phone: (760) 742-3343
Website: https://www.facebook.com/El-Rey-Restaurant-150874661651463/
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–3 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
|
Closed |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–8 PM |
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Reviews
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?
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Genevieve Martinez
Food was tasty but the service was slower than molasses.. the waitress that sat us down was rude. But quickly changed her tune upon her return.. didnt appreciate that a bit. Especially since we were a party of 10… the waiter was slow.. but in all fairness he was new and the kitchen is at fault for the slow service.
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Ka Ye
We went here for a late lunch! I love the ambiance of this place. Servers are very attentive and so nice. The food was delicious, they served a soup as well! And omygosh, that was so good!
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Russell J.
Cute Mexican restaurant. Indoor seating and a nice outdoor patio with waterfall. Good and friendly service. The food was excellent! We had the chicken chimichanga and camerones burrito. The chimi was stuffed full of shredded chicken. The burrito had lots of plump, juicy shrimp. We both had iced tea but there is a full bar here. Definitely will be back!!
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gerald johns
This place is a hidden gem for sure 1st time being on this street working in the area and decided to give it a try. Glad I did. The service and food were great you get chips and salsa with your order both tasty. You can sit indoors or outdoors. The food I had was bomb that means it was great. Go try to yourself next time I’m over this way i will stop again for more.
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Adrian Ko
Great food and drinks. They know how to make a margarita. GG is a great server with a phenomenal attitude. Nice quiet place on a Wednesday. Will return for sure even though it is out of the way for us.
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Kendra C
This is not mexican food except beans, rice and chips.
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Michele Stark
Was recommended this place by our Harvest Host and they weren’t wrong. Great food and great service.
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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.
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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.
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