EL REY MEXICAN RESTAURANT

Gulf Shores, AL · Tex-Mex restaurant

Rating
4.0/5
★★★★☆ 4.0
Reviews
20
Rank in Gulf Shores
#52
of 122 restaurants
City Percentile
23%
rating percentile
Address
EL REY MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 1545 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Phone
(251) 968-5171
Website
elreymexicanrestaurantgulfshoresal.com
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM

EL REY MEXICAN RESTAURANT is a restaurant located in Gulf Shores, AL. It is one of 122 restaurants listed in Gulf Shores. Its 4.0-star rating is slightly below the Gulf Shores city average of 4.3 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Hours

Saturday11 AM–10 PM
Sunday11 AM–9 PM
Monday11 AM–10 PM
Tuesday11 AM–10 PM
Wednesday11 AM–10 PM
Thursday11 AM–10 PM
Friday11 AM–10 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 holton landsgaard · Nov 2025

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I had such a great experience here. The food was seriously delicious — everything tasted fresh and full of flavor. The service was awesome too; everyone was super friendly and checked on us just the right amount. The atmosphere was really nice and relaxing, perfect for hanging out and enjoying a good meal. I also loved how quickly everything came out without feeling rushed. The staff seemed genuinely happy to be there, which made the whole visit even better. Overall, it just felt like one of those spots you can count on for a consistently great time. Definitely a place I’d come back to and recommend to others!

★★★★★ 5.0 Kara Murphy · Aug 2025

From out of town but wish I could take this restaurant back home with me! Great food & casual atmosphere.

★★★★★ 5.0 Cody Durham · Jan 2026

Didn't expect much, but was blown away by how good the shrimp was. I eat shrimp everywhere I go and that was the best I've ever had. Perfectly seasoned, fully cooked with a hint of butter in the after taste!!!

★★★☆☆ 3.0 Lisa Slinsky · Mar 2026

The service was excellent, and the margaritas were tasty. The chile relleno was stuffed with what apparently was runny American cheese, which was not correct at all. 2.5 stars, unfortunately.

★☆☆☆☆ 1.0 John Reuss · Jan 2026

As a local, the old la luz restaurant was a ‘go to’. Great authentic food at good prices. The new El Rey has thrown that out the window. The food is just ok. Not horrible but not great. It is, however, priced so high that you’re expecting something better. It’s just your standard taco and beans. The drinks are even more expensive. They put no drink prices in the menu for a reason. The beer prices are on par with the tourist traps like the hangout or lulus but without the view or ambiance. Not what you’d expect from a standard Mexican restaurant in a strip mall. I’m not a huge margarita guy but my friends that are didn’t finish theirs. Couldn’t taste any tequila and the mix was just bad. We’ve tried to give this place every chance. We’ve been there three times in the last few months (as I s

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Curbside Pickup ✓ Delivery ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Fast Service ✓ Great Beer Selection ✓ Great Cocktails ✓ Sports ✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating ✓ Alcohol

Services

Tex-Mex restaurant

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