Welcome | Cantina el rey navy yard

Tex-Mex Bites, Billiards & Good Times on the Waterfront

From the team behind Cantina El Rey U Street comes a fresh take on your favorite cantina experience right in the heart of Navy Yard. Think bold Tex-Mex flavors, ice-cold cocktails, and a laid-back, high-energy atmosphere built for everything from game day to late-night hangs.

Whether you’re here to shoot a round of pool, grab a quick bite, or settle in for margaritas with friends before & after a Nationals or Spirits game, our menu is designed for sharing, snacking, and keeping the good times going.

Hours & Location

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A variety of Mexican dishes including tacos, nachos, chips with salsa, and beverages on a table.
El Rey Navy Yard
Four colorful cocktails in small glasses on a metal railing outside a bar or restaurant with a large, illuminated sign that spells 'EL REY' in the background.
Close-up of assorted tacos on a tray, garnished with lime wedges, with a lantern and a lake in the blurred background.
Outdoor cafe with turquoise stools, tables, a large yellow sign with red letters spelling 'EL REY' on a building, in front of a waterfront with a bridge and clear blue sky.

Menu

  • Delicious Tacos

    Inspired by the bold flavors Tex-Mex cantinas and roadhouses, Chefs Brendan L'Etoile and Hermen Blanco serve up a menu that is designed to go along with cold beers and icy margaritas - ideal a for groups night out.

    Food Menu
  • Three different cocktails on a wooden table with a cityscape and bridge in the background.

    The margaritas you know and love, are available frozen or on the rocks. Our signature cocktail menu offers everything from fruity guava to smoky mezcal and more.
    Whatever your drinking, we gotchu covered.

    Drink Menu

  • Happy Hour at El Rey Navy Yard! Come early and drink for less!
    ALL DRAFT beers starts at $3 and goes up for a dollar each hour. $4 at 4pm, $5 at 5pm.
    PLUS $6 margaritas and $5 nachos throughout HH. Weekdays 3–6 PM!

    Happy Hour
A table with various Mexican dishes including tacos, with lime wedges, two cocktails (one pink with a lemon slice and one light-colored with a lemon wedge), chips and salsa, and a bowl of guacamole.

Group Events & Parties

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Map showing the location of Nationals Park, Washington Nationals baseball stadium, near the Anacostia River in Washington, D.C. highlights include the stadium, El Rey restaurant, Diamond Teague Park, The Yards, and nearby streets.

Location

79 Potomac Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003

Phone

(202)525-1727

Hours

Tuesday - Wednesday
3pm - close

Thursday - Sunday
12pm - close