Newly opened Mexican restaurant replaces former New Albany Local Cantina
El Rey Brasas – Mar – Tekila has been open for business for about a week, according to its social media. The Mexican restaurant said its name reflects its values, translating to 'embers – sea – tequila' in honor of the grill's fire, fresh sea and their handcrafted cocktails.
El Rey offers a wide variety of Mexican dishes priced between $10 and $20 per person, although steak and fish dishes may be priced higher. Its menu mirrors offerings at many Mexican restaurants that pull from Mexican regional cuisines, like burritos, enchiladas and aguachiles. The plating reflects El Rey's 'stylish setting,' with carefully ornate displays of each dish.
The restaurant also offers craft cocktails, such as a pink number served with a little pink cowboy hat and topped with cotton candy, and a peach colored cocktail with rainbow candy on top. According to a photo of the drink menu from an online review, El Rey offers many margaritas, priced between $10 and $15. There is not a drink menu available online, and El Rey has not yet responded to NBC4's request for comment.
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El Rey sets its 'stylish' tone with vibrant décor, including bright pink flowers hanging from the ceilings and colorful murals along the walls. El Rey offers both indoor and outdoor seating, as well as seating at the bar.
Avid El Rey fans can also join the VIP club and receive free queso or a free sopapilla dessert. VIP access appears free, and just requires an email sign up for future messaging and offers.
The site at 5525 New Albany Road West was previously a Local Cantina, which closed on Jan. 31 so that the owners could dedicate time to the opening of Asian fusain restaurant Bendi Wok N Bar elsewhere in New Albany. El Rey is located in the same shopping strip as barre3, Rooster's and Gyro City Grill.
El Rey opens at 11 a.m. every day, closing at 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and at 9 p.m. on Sundays.
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