El Rey DC
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Cantina El Rey U Street returns with a new edge, a reimagined Tex-Mex cantina in the heart of Washington, DC’s U Street corridor.
04/28/2026
Only 1 week from today! Join us for Cinco de Mayo. 3 tacos for $12, specials on buckets and pitchers, a Mariachi band, and more!
04/04/2026
“The reports of our permanent closing are greatly exaggerated.”
The Cantina will return later this season…
Stay tuned 🤠🎱🍺
01/02/2026
Alright U Street people, we’re gonna take a break during these cooooold winter months.
Check in with y’all in the spring! ✌️🍹
We will be closer Christmas Eve and Christmas Day business will return as usual on Friday!! Enjoy time with your family and happy holidays from us to you🎅🏿
12/18/2025
Taco time on U Street.
Fresh, stacked, and calling your name come grab a plate
12/09/2025
It’s never to cold for a margarita 🍹 the heaters are on so come sip something cute
12/04/2025
The weekend starts tonight at El Rey
Pop in for some tacos, music, and margs!
12/02/2025
Study hard. Sip harder.
You deserve a little treat after pretending to understand that lecture
11/29/2025
Weekend plans? Easy.
Good drinks, loud laughs, and that U Street energy that always hits. See you tonight
11/25/2025
El Rey U St will be closed on Thanksgiving Day so our team can spend time with family, friends, and good food.
We’ll be back open Friday ready to warm you up with drinks, nachos, and U Street energy.
Have a safe and happy holiday!
11/24/2025
Keeping the heaters on, the vibes warm, and the drinks flowing. Pull up to El Rey U St for good food, good people, and that signature U Street energy.
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919 U Street NW
Washington D.C., DC
20001
Opening Hours
| Monday | 5pm - 12am |
| Tuesday | 5pm - 12am |
| Wednesday | 5pm - 12am |
| Thursday | 5pm - 1am |
| Friday | 5pm - 1am |
| Saturday | 12pm - 12am |
| Sunday | 12pm - 12pm |