Bar

El Rey

43 locals recommend,

Tips from locals

Nikki
January 28, 2022
Great restaurant for quick Mexican food. Their margarita pitchers are a must try!
Ahniya
May 21, 2021
If you know, you know. BEST drinks, hands down.
Richard
August 14, 2018
Delicious margaritas and tacos, and a lively scene
Sarah
June 29, 2016
El Rey is located in the heart of the super hip U Street area. A half bar, half restaurant, this place is 100 percent a good time! Great margaritas (the frozen version is almost alarmingly potent!), tacos, and elote are available while enjoying the music and hip, generally young(ish) scene. I find this to a great first stop for a night of bar/party hopping!
El Rey is located in the heart of the super hip U Street area. A half bar, half restaurant, this place is 100 percent a good time! Great margaritas (the frozen version is almost alarmingly potent!), tacos, and elote are available while enjoying the music and hip, generally young(ish) scene. I find…
Ted & Dale
September 27, 2019
Watch the game and have drinks for a budget friendly time.

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Location
919 U St NW
Washington, DC
Northwest Washington