El Rey

4.0 (1,404)restaurant

147-13 Hillside Avenue

This lively Queens spot serves up traditional Dominican classics, from flavorful fried red snapper to cold margaritas.

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El Rey serves its plates in a straightforward setting with a full bar. While the waitstaff is friendly and attentive, the room itself shows its wear and could use a deep clean. It is a space where exceptionally loud music often competes with sports-watching crowds. The kitchen turns out staples like mondongo and seasoned rice and beans, but diners note inconsistent food quality, pointing to occasionally burnt plantains or bony cuts of meat alongside the hits.


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