El Rey Mexican Grill

Denison, IA · Restaurant

Rating
4.7/5
★★★★★ 4.7
Reviews
20
Rank in Denison
#2
of 29 restaurants
City Percentile
89%
rating percentile
Address
El Rey Mexican Grill, 2506 4th Ave S, Denison, IA 51442
Phone
(712) 263-2579
Website
elreymexicangrillia.com
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM

El Rey Mexican Grill is a restaurant located in Denison, IA. It is one of 29 restaurants listed in Denison. Its 4.7-star rating is above the Denison city average of 4.2 stars. It ranks #2 among Denison restaurants by combined rating and review volume. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Hours

Saturday11 AM–9 PM
Sunday11 AM–9 PM
Monday11 AM–9 PM
Tuesday11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday11 AM–9 PM
Thursday11 AM–9 PM
Friday11 AM–9 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★☆ 4.0 Joy Hoffman · Dec 2025

I'm from SoCal, so finding Mexican food in the midwest that even comes close to SoCal Mexican food is challenging, but I was pretty pleased that El Rey had tortas. The chip salsa was flavorful, and the green & red salsa that came with the torta had a good kick. I prefer spicier, but at least it wasn't bland. The torta wasn't as full of meat and beans as I'm used too, but it was still pretty tasty and filling. I'd eat here again.

★★★★★ 5.0 David Frazier · Aug 2025

Have stopped twice just for a beer on the way home from riding on weekends. Feels different from last restaurant there... feels more comfortable. Love the outside seating; adequate shade, lit in the evening and it's kept very clean!!! If the people and service is as good as it is just for a beer .... definitely going back to try the food!! went back for a meal, food is delicious, staff is pleasant, attentive and available. portions are good and the food is delicious.

★★★★★ 5.0 D G · Dec 2025

Food is really good , I ordered take out and it was nicely packed. Portions were also really nice.

★★★★★ 5.0 Dee Dee New · Sep 2025

The food is amazing, I like my spice & they delivered. The server was friendly & attentive. Highly recommend

★☆☆☆☆ 1.0 Chelsey Guzman · Jul 2025

18 bucks for 3 chicken tacos and 20 bucks for 4 tacos de asada is just crazy. Especially when the food is over cooked, dry, tough to where you can’t chew it and soaked in grease. The tortillas were so soaked in grease from the meat leaving them so nasty. We couldn’t eat the food and just ended up throwing it away because the food was just so nasty and gross. Then spent the rest of the night feeling sick and wanting to throw up from taking a bite from it. The staff were so rude and mean about it to, the whole place just disgusted me.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Fast Service ✓ Great Beer Selection ✓ Great Cocktails ✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating ✓ Alcohol ✓ Beer ✓ Cocktails ✓ Comfort Food

Services

Restaurant

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