Iconic Detroit taco joint sets open date for new location after fire New restaurant opens Oct. 18
Taqueria El Rey. (Taqueria El Rey.)
DETROIT – One of the most well-known taco staples of Southwest Detroit is set to open its new location after a fire in 2022.
Taqueria El Rey, known for its stand-alone location along Vernor Highway and its popular food truck, is opening its new location in Mexicantown.
Taqueria El Rey will occupy the space formerly held by Zocalo, across from Los Galanes.
The taco shop had been operating in the parking lot with its food truck for the last several months. They had also been operating a pop up at Batch Brewing in Corktown.
The new location is set to open on Oct. 18, with a grand opening celebration set for Nov. 1.
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