Southwest Detroit’s Bagley Street has a scent that turns heads long before you spot the storefront: a heavy, intoxicating blend of charcoal smoke, bright citrus, and sizzling chicken. Taqueria El Rey is a place that understands the power of simplicity.
They don’t rely on flashy decor or sprawling menus; instead, they focus on a handful of things done with absolute mastery. It is exactly this focus that compels people to drive across counties for a single plate.
The “new” location, situated in the historic former El Zocalo space at 3400 Bagley St., carries a lively, compact energy. The staff moves with a practiced, steady rhythm, and the room hums with the sound of satisfied diners and the clinking of glasses from the full bar…