El Rey del Sabor

There’s one by my school on chambers by the world Trade right in front of chase. Ive had the tacos twice and i got the chalupa. Omg is this food sooo good. That flavors are so vibrant. They put a lot of guac too which tastes so good. Im definitely going back to try all their other dishes. Also the cooks are friendly. If you want good mexican food i recommend this place.

Love it! Can’t beat their empanadas !!!

Seemed very busy. Tasty and yummy food. Price is good as it is a food truck. We had enchiladas with green sauce which was delicious.

Great food with no frills
The cart today was very non nondescript with no signage or menus present.
Great food cart. I’ve visited twice for the tacos. Well seasoned and tasty food. The operators are friendly and efficient.

Pretty much the best street food you can find. Fresh, friendly, multiple options and lots of savour. With a 3mile radius there is no option with same satisfaction for your stomach at less than 5x the price.

Because there seems to always be a long line of regulars, the food is fresh, and because the clientele express their gratitude constantly (due to lack of comparable, affordable dining options nearby) to the dynamic duo who work in the cart they are incredibly friendly and engaging in return, so that makes for an overall wonderful casual experience in this hectic frenzied gridlocked neighborhood. The food is great, authentic, and filling. Great find! Can’t wait to return!

dude, seriously? I must have eaten something that the other reviewers didn’t eat.
This place is mediocre at best.
Really nice people working there, very friendly, very attentive, but I’m sorry if that’s the Rey then Midtown East is screwed.

Some of the best food I’ve had has been from street carts but in south east Asia and India. I tend to avoid them in other countries but my boyfriend insisted we find this cart whilst visiting New York after reading reviews on Unilocal.
We had tacos, one beef and one spicy pork (although I agreed to it being medium not hot as the lady gave me a look to say that I’d not manage the heat!). I could have had it spicier but it was tasty all the same. I preferred the pork whilst my boyfriend preferred the beef.
They were much smaller than I imagined and $ 3 is more than you’d pay at other carts in New York but they were good and the staff were lovely and chatty.

I’ve been on a mission to find this cart for awhile, since my taco craving has apparently developed into a constant, perpetual taco.need. Unfortunately, it hasn’t been on 49^th and Park for quite some time. Today, while meandering among the food trucks available on Park, I spotted the cart on the southwest corner (across from e-​trade) and dashed across the street. The line was pretty short, but still moved pretty slowly because the guy inside makes everything to order. Unfortunately, they don’t make lengua anymore, and all the tacos now seem to have been marked up to $ 3 each, but the tacos were hot (even after a trek back to my office) and filled to the brim with meat. I ordered one al pastor taco and one spicy pork taco, and both fillings were juicy and had a good fat-​lean ratio. The spicy pork wasn’t all that spicy for me, though, so if you’re a big fan of spicy, you might need to add some more hot sauce yourself.
I ordered two tacos because I expected them to be the tiny 3 – 4 inch diameter tacos, but these were sizable, built on 6-​inch diameter, double-​layered corn tortillas. Not my favorite tortillas, but not bad either. I’ll definitely be back as long as my taco kick continues!

This is the only cart in a 5 block radius that I trust. Yes it’s a little more pricey than the average street meat but the kings of flavor deliver! The verde sauce has a massive kick to it, and will probably make anything in there worth eating. The enchiladas are a win. The tacos, win. Tortas, win. The sides… fail. Consider this a high 3 stars.

Bomb street food in the Upper East Side. I’m always a bit skeptical of these carts, but this spot got it right in a good way when I was in a rush and needed it most. I had the chicken burrito, spicy with extra cheese. Are every last bite. They put little kasha-​type barley, which is unique and makes me wonder how come other Mexican joints haven’t figured this little trick out yet?

When you go, and you will, enjoy their tamales, but ask for a side of Mole to dunk and smother them in.
Also, if you happen to go juuust as they are closing, they will sell you a lot of food for almost nothing. You’re welcome, sole person who will ever read this review.

Really great chicken tacos. Rice and beans are full flavored and worth it! Highly recommend this taco cart for a quick meal on the go.

Oh YUM! Great fast lunch pickup. Their tacos are small but packed with flavor and only $ 3 each! If you get there early enough, the beef tongue is good. If not the rest of the choices are good too! Last week was my quesadilla kick and well… YUM! Filling and totally hit the spot for my craving for some latin food. Those were $ 7 and well for what you get? nice!
They’re on the dock side of Bloomies so the only drawback is cig smoke while u wait for your food… But if it’s raining it’s nice being covered.
Will i be bacK? im sure…*stomach growls*

YUM. I’ve tried the spicy pork and chicken tacos and the chicken tamale.
The spicy pork taco was delicious! And it was stuffed full – definitely worth $ 3. I got the mild sauce and all the flavors blended nicely.
The chicken taco was just OK. If I had only had it, I probably wouldn’t have gone back. It was a nice contrast to the other taco, since the sauce was different.
The chicken tamale ($ 2) was good. It tasted wonderful, but it was kind of soggy. I’m no tamale connoisseur, but I thought tamales should be a bit firmer??? In any case, it still tasted amazing and I will get one again, mushy or not.
I’ll update once I’ve tried a burrito, quesadilla, or the enchiladas… I’m sure I will before long!

I’ve just returned from a trip to San Antonio /​Austin and am not yet ready to come down from my taco binging high. El Rey del Sabor taco truck was the first thing that sprang to mind. I have frequented this location for a few years now and it has always been a go to taco truck. They can make things pretttttty spicy if you ask them to.
Some things I order here: The Carne Asada taco, the Al Pastor, the Enchiladas (I just tell the guy to pick three kinds of meat, as they are usually out of something). The tacos are served with tons of white onion and cilantro on top, just the way I like it. They can be messy and fall apart, so be sure to ask for napkins!!!
The enchiladas come with a nice white cheese on top and a small side of pinto beans and rice. I found the rice and beans to be pretty flavorless for a place that claims to be the king of flavor, but I will take naked beans over too salty or oily any day so just understand that’s how they make ‘em.
Regulars know to ask what is sold out for the day, since they only have a limited amount of each kind of meat. The lingua was all out as well as the beef today, insert sadness. It is a taco truck after all so they dont have a huge kitchen, it happens.
Also Im a bit dismayed that they keep raising the prices, while the meat quality remains the same! The Enchilada plate used to be $ 7 and now its $ 9! How I feel about this:

Really wanted to like the tacos at El Rey del Sabor. Unfortunately, the tacos weren’t special. The meat (i.e. beef and chicken) were all chopped on into tiny pieces and didn’t seem marinated. They ran out of the spicy pork, tongue and steak so maybe those more popular items may taste better. The hot sauce was way too spicy I needed a cold drink (at ING Café down the street). Friendly staff and quick service.

I have the luxury of being a spoiled Southern Californian. We have taco trucks and Mexican street food as far as the eye can see. I visited the awesome city of New York, and have had the best opportunity to eat some of the best food the city has to offer.
Sadly, El Rey was not one of them.
2 reasons had me going to this place.
1) I was somewhat homesick, and the street food had me craving for some good Mex.
2) A local asked, «Since you’re from LA, is it true that your Mexican food is way better than ours?»
With that question… I began to seek the best Mexican food that Unilocal could help me find. Don’t get me wrong. The food was not God awful. It simply wasn’t impressive. I had high expectations for this place, and it fell short. I know what you’re thinking… and yes. I am a spoiled and snobbish Los Angeleno… when it comes to Mexican food that is.
The flavor of the Al Pastor was «meh» at best. I couldn’t even finish it. I am not shy when it comes to devouring food. The Asada and chicken just wasn’t as good as it LA counterparts… in terms of flavor and the quality of meat.
The people serving us were cool, and the prices were very cheap, but the food just isn’t impressive. Sorry. New York is a city that has a hell of a lot of great street food, and El Rey does not live up to New York and LA standards.

I must admit that I’m a huge snob when it comes to Mexican food. Growing up in NJ I always thought Mex was good. Then I moved to Austin, TX. And I thought Mex was still good — it was not until I returned to the Northeast that I realized what I had been missing and now crave from the state where everything is bigger.
That is until I wandered across El Rey del Sabor food cart when perusing Unilocal.I was innocently looking for a place to grab a quick lunch around the office — I was a little wary considering I’ve had a terrible and an alright Mexican meal in the past few weeks, but now the cravings were out of control! I strolled over and ordered a chicken and a steak taco and struck up friendly conversation with the guys working the grill. This gets plus points from me as they were willing to speak Spanish with me although its been years since I’ve spoken!
The beef taco was absolutely amazing. Just enough spice that my mouth was sizzling but I could still finish the whole thing! The chicken taco had a nice light taste that really complimented the mounds of cilantro piled on top. YUM! I had to dock a star because the chicken was a little dry — but that could be because I went at 2, which is pretty late for the lunch rush.
Over all amazing experience and I will definitely be keeping this little cart in mind when I have my next Mexican food craving!

I’ve never heard so many people use the word LOVE when it comes to tacos! This review gives extra props to its authentic TACOS:
My coworker drops by here during her trips to Bed Bath & Beyond and picks us up $ 5 for 2 tacos (chicken, pork or beef). Favorite by far is the chicken & pork with green sauce (a bit of spice). Beef is a little chewy for me. Next time I gotta try it with red sauce!
Only downside is that the burritos aren’t comparable to Chipotle’s fresh and flavorful ingredients. Rather the rice makes the burrito soggy. Side note: their empanadas will leave you asking for more.