El Rey Ballston Menu
42 items in 8 sections · $1.00 – $42.00 · Mexican Restaurant in Arlington, VA
El Rey Ballston’s menu lists 42 dishes and drinks, grouped into Sides, Non - alcoholic beverages, Burritos, Appetizers, El Rey Drink Specials, and Weekends Booze and more. Prices range from $1.00 to $42.00, and a typical item costs about $9.00. Popular choices include Side Shrimp, Jarritos Soda, Hongos & Veggie Burrito, Chips, and Margarita Bottle (12oz).
Sides 7
- Side Shrimp$8.00
Marinated grilled shrimp
- Molcajete Salsa$3.00
- Guacamole$9.00
- Side Mexican Rice$3.00
- Side Carne Asada$5.00
- Crema$1.00
- Side Beans$3.00
Non - alcoholic beverages 2
- Jarritos Soda$4.00
Mandarin, Grapefruit, Tamarindo or Pineapple
- Mexican Coke$4.00
The same great taste made with only pure cane sugar and served in a bottle.
Burritos 6
- Hongos & Veggie Burrito$15.00
Sauteed peppers & mushrooms, mexican rice, pinto beans, lettuce & crema
- Shrimp Burrito$17.00
Marinated shrimp, Lettuce, mexican rice, pinto beans, cheese, crema & salsa verde
- Chicken Burrito$17.00
grilled chicken, Lettuce, mexican rice, pinto beans, cheese, crema & salsa verde
- Al Pastor Burrito$17.00
Roasted pork shoulder, Lettuce, mexican rice, pinto beans, cheese, crema & salsa verde
- Carne Asada Burrito$18.00
Charred beef, mexican rice, lettuce, pinto beans, cheese, crema & salsa verde
- Birria Burrito$17.00
Braised beef, Lettuce, Pinto beans, cheese, salsa verde, onions & cilantro, consommé dip.
Appetizers 11
- Chips$3.00
Crispy tortilla chips. Add guacamole, molcajete salsa, pico de gallo, crema, or queso for an additional charge.
- Tostada$5.00
Crispy fried flat corn tortilla, pinto beans, lettuce, sliced avocado, crema, jalapenos, cotija cheese. Add protein for an additional charge.
- El Rey Salad Bowl$12.00
rice, pinto beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, avocado, corn, shredded cheddar cheese, cilantro jalapeño dressing
- ELOTE$8.00
Corn on the cob, aioli, cotija cheese, cayenne peppers
- Nachos$13.00
Crispy chips, queso, jalapeno, black beans, and cilantro. Add protein for an additional charge.
- Esquites$8.00
Corn off cob, lime aioli, cotija cheese, epazote, cayenne.
- Quesabirria$18.00
Braised beef, cheese, onions, cilantro & crema, served with a side of consomé.
- Queso Fundido$10.00
Queso blanco - crispy chips - choice of meat
- El Rey Fries$13.00
French Fries, queso blanco, picco de gallo, guacamole, cotija cheese, cilantro
- Fried Wings (6)$10.00
Mango Habanero Or Mole (served with ranch, cilantro & pickled red onions)
- Quesadilla$12.00
Flour tortilla filled with cheese and your choice of protein for an additional charge.
El Rey Drink Specials 3
- Margarita Bottle (12oz)$13.00
Tequila, Triple sec, lime juice & agave - SERVED NEAT.
- Margarita Bottle Neat (32 Oz)$42.00
Tequila, triple sec, agave, lime juice (Enjoy over Ice | serves 4-5 glasses)
- Frozen Margarita Bottle (32 Oz)$36.00
Tequila, Triple sec, lime juice & agave (Blended in frozen drinks machine)
Weekends Booze 2
- Margarita Bottle (12oz)$13.00
Tequila, Triple sec, lime juice & agave - SERVED NEAT.
- Frozen Margarita Bottle (32 Oz)$36.00
Tequila, Triple sec, lime juice & agave (Blended in frozen drinks machine)
Brunch Specialties 2
- Breakfast Burrito$13.00
Cheesy scrambled eggs, pinto beans, Mexican rice
- Breakfast Quesadilla
Cheesy scrambled eggs, pico de gallo, crema
Tacos 9
- 3 Birria Morelos Tacos$18.00
3 tacos per order. Braised beef, cheese, onions, cilantro, and consome dip. Corn gluten-free tortilla.
- DC Taco$4.50
Panko breaded fried chicken breast strips, crispy potato fries, house-made mambo sauce, and cilantro. Corn gluten-free or flour tortillas.
- Al Pastor Taco$5.00
Roasted pork shoulder, pineapple, pickled onions, chipotle aioli, and cilantro. Corn gluten-free or flour tortillas.
- Carne Asada Taco$6.00
Charred beef skirt, tomatillo-avocado salsa, radish, onions, cilantro. Corn gluten-free tortilla
- Taco Classico$5.00
Braised beef, arbol sauce, white onion, cilantro, radish
- Chicken Taco$5.00
grilled chicken, pickled red onions, cotija cheese, radish, and cilantro. Corn gluten-free.
- Hongos Taco$4.00
Sauteed mushrooms, peppers & onions, corn, crema, cotija cheese, and cilantro. Corn tortilla (gluten-free) or flour tortilla.
- Shrimp Taco$5.50
Marinated shrimp, salsa roja, picco, and cilantro. Corn gluten-free.
- Choriqueso Taco$4.00
Ground chorizo sausage, mozzarella cheese, chile de arbol salsa, jalapenos, spanish onion, and cilantro. Corn gluten-free or flour tortillas.
Menu items and prices are provided for information and may have changed (last updated April 2026). Allergen information is not included – please ask the restaurant.