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.
How these prices compare
Based on 55 menus with 5,669 priced items from Mexican restaurants in Virginia, the median menu item costs $11.99, and half of all items are priced between $6.35 and $15.99.
At El Rey Ballston the median listed price is $9.00, lower than the typical $11.99 for Mexican restaurants in Virginia.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Taco Salad | 45% | $10.97 |
| Pico de Gallo | 40% | $2.99 |
| Carne Asada | 38% | $19.35 |
| Cheese Dip | 36% | $6.89 |
| Arroz con Pollo | 35% | $15.99 |
| Sour Cream | 33% | $1.60 |
Typical prices are calculated from 55 menus in our guide.
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.