El Rey de Oros

Reviews

• Josh S.

  star star star star star 10 June 2026

  Just went there for lunch today.  I was really in the mood for tacos.  I found a couple I thought sounded good and a popula also (never had one of those before).  As I placed my order I was delighted to find the have a Taco Tuesday special.
  
  I was greeted warmly at the counter upon arrival.  My order was ready and waiting for me.  The ride back to work was tough because the smell of the food was amazing.
  
  I tried the pupusa first and was awarded with a beautiful mix of flavors.  I then tried it with the salsas provided: olan orange salsa that was wonderful and mild, a green medium sauce with a great flavor and a red sauce that starts out citrusy and ends with a great spicy burn.
  
  The tacos were incredible.  Traditional style and fillings.  So delicious!  I probably should have gotten a third, not because they weren't filling, but because I didn't want the experience to end.
  
  There was also a coleslaw included.  Nice, crunchy with a vinegar bite.  I'm not sure if it was from the red salsa I had before, but the coleslaw also had some spice to it.
  
  I am looking forward to the next time I order from here.  A great meal from a great place from great people.  Thank you!

• Gerald S.

  star star star star star 26 May 2026

  El Rey de Oros (The King of Diamonds) is another excellent Mexican/Salvadoran restaurant in the heart of Bucks County, PA. It sits in a small commercial strip on West Moreland Avenue, Hatboro; the last storefront, farthest from Blair Mill Road.
  
  Once inside, you find about ten tables with the counter and kitchen in the back of the house. I was greeted warmly by one of the owners, who guided me to a corner table and handed me their menu. Most of the offerings were Mexican, with a few Salvadoran specialties. I selected the chili rellenos (stuffed chili) dinner, which included rice, beans and a basket of four hot tortillas.
  
  It took a while for my meal to arrive, but when it did, I immediately saw how big the poblano pepper was, and was advised by la senora that the dish was made from scratch for me. I could taste the difference. The queso stuffing was plentiful; the egg wrap completely encased the pepper, and the red salsa on top was fresh and piquant. A totally delicious take on this standard. This was one of my favorite Mexican dishes taken to a new level of satisfaction. Yes. It was worth the wait.
  
  I also appreciated the old school approach to the chips and salsa gracing my table gratis. In the new world where many restaurants now charge for this table snack, it was very nice to have them placed in front of me with just a smile. In that regard, the chips were served warm and crunchy. The salsa was placed on the table in plastic rockets for squirting into small black bowls. They were smooth versions of hot sauce, and at first I missed the chunks of tomato, pepper and onion. The taste was the same, it just lacked the thickness I normally associate with salsa. I'll give them a pass on that.
  
  This King of Diamonds is a full house of Mexican/Salvadoran cuisine. Definitely, worth a stop on your visits south of the border.

• Maya R.

  star star star star star 19 May 2026

  Very good food. Always fresh, flavorful and authentic. Their pupusas & tacos are especially delicious. Highly recommend!

• Megan S.

  star star_border star_border star_border star_border 18 May 2026

  I don't usually write reviews, but this was so awful I made an exception in an effort to save someone their money.  Because of the great reviews I tried this restaurant while I'm traveling for work.  One item was worse than the next.  The fish taco had two tiny overcooked pieces of fish inside and was bland.  The pupuso was an oily mess and had absolutely no taste at all besides mealy oil.  The steak quesadilla had pieces of steak in it that were grey, full of gristle, and too tough to chew.  The only edible item was the guacamole on the side and that didn't even come with chips or anything.  The sour cream was the consistency of warm milk.  I don't even know how you'd get it that runny.  The entire meal was disgusting, and I threw it out.

• Vincent M.

  star star star star_border star_border 16 May 2026

  I'm really leaning towards higher but I'd love to try more of their menu first.
      We were out shopping one weekend and wanted to find somewhere to grab a quick bite for lunch. I saw this place pop up and was interested to see it listed as Salvadoran.
      I scanned the menu online and caught there were pupusas as well as a California burrito. We gave it a shot!
      First, I was excited they had jamaica/hisbiscus tea. I love that stuff. My wife kept it simple with chicken enchiladas. I got the California burrito, a "mixed" pupusa, and a cheese pupusa. I had asked for a chicken pupusa as my second, but I think they misheard me. No biggie. The burrito was pretty good. I'd say nothing too spectacular, but the fact they had a California burrito was a nice surprise. The pupusas were great. Thin, good corn flavor, not overly stuffed, but tasty. They had a bunch of sauces and also left a big jar of pickled veggies at the table. I'd say the one thing that was a little downer was we ordered some guacamole and the portion size was a little teeny. Otherwise, a place I'd like to explore some more.