El Rey
Mexican, Seafood in Kensington-Chinatown, Toronto
Part of Kensington Market, Chinatown and Queen West
#733 in Toronto. 26 Redditors across 38 mentions, Oct 2023 to Sep 2026.
What Reddit says
Kensington Mexican bar liked for its vibe, happy hour and seafood. Redditors single out the ceviche, aguachile, squid, and octopus and chorizo tacos.
Paraphrased from the comments below.
What to order
In their words
Short excerpts, each linked to the full comment on Reddit.
“I used to eat this thing like once a month when it was on the menu regularly. Will always love the vibe in here.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, May 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Grant van gameron (bar isabel, bar raval, el rey, marines, quetzal)”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jan 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “I walked by yesterday and the patio was really buzzing. I bet your niece would love it!”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “El Ray is a great bar in Kensington for a light bite”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Dec 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “El Rey in Kensington is fun and has great food and cocktails.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Also probably El Ray mescal bar in Kensington market as well...”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Sep 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “El Rey. Northern Mexican, great quality and wont break the bank.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “this to El Rey. then you can do dundas or college depending on things”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “just go to El Rey. Food is fantastic and the drink prices are cheap”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “consider stopping by El Rey for a post-dinner cocktail”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jun 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “In Kensington I enjoy El Rey for a margarita or three”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Love El Rey!!! And their mescal…yum!”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Sep 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
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