Carnitas El Rey — tacos in Oxnard, CA

Carnitas El Rey

4.6· 1,719 Google reviews·$·Five Points Northeast

Carnitas El Rey is a Oxnard, CA taco spot in the Five Points Northeast area known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.6★ rating across 1,719 Google reviews.

Rating
4.6
Loved by locals
Reviews
1,719
Google reviews
Price
$
Cheap eats
Known for
Mexican
Casual tacos

Best for

Quick biteGroup dinner

Why people love this place

  • •Highly rated by locals
  • •Affordable, everyday pricing
  • •Good for casual tacos
  • •Located in Five Points Northeast, Oxnard
  • •Strong Google review volume

Order like a local

  • →Order a sampler — two or three different fillings — to find your favorite.
  • →Try at least one of the house salsas. Ask which is the spiciest.
  • →Cash often moves the line faster at casual taquerías like this.
  • →It can get busy at peak hours — aim for early lunch or mid-afternoon.

Good to know

Cuisine
Mexican
Vibe
Casual taquería
Neighborhood
Five Points Northeast, Oxnard
Good for
Walk-ins, takeout
Bring
Cash recommended

Frequently asked

What kind of tacos does Carnitas El Rey serve?+

Carnitas El Rey is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.

Where is Carnitas El Rey located?+

Carnitas El Rey is at 124 E 5th St, Oxnard, CA 93030, USA, in the Five Points Northeast neighborhood of Oxnard, California.

Is Carnitas El Rey good?+

Carnitas El Rey has a 4.6★ average across 1,719 Google reviews — loved by locals by Oxnard taco standards.

How expensive is Carnitas El Rey?+

Carnitas El Rey sits at $ (cheap eats) — typical for a Oxnard taquería.

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