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El Rey

1 Kingsway, Cronulla NSW 2230, Australia

Recommended by 70 people

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1 Kingsway, Cronulla NSW 2230, Australia

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+61 434 875 399
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 8:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About El Rey

Perched right by the Cronulla esplanade, El Rey serves up vibrant Mexican plates and tequila cocktails built for sharing. Shire diners treat the airy seaside room as their go-to for milestone gatherings, leaning into well-paced set menus of crisp corn ribs, snapper ceviche, and burnt butter mezcal scallops. The floor team keeps pitchers of jalapeño margaritas arriving without delay—often greeting celebratory tables with handwritten cards tucked into the place settings.

  • Bottomless Without Group Minimums: Bottomless drinks and dining sessions run with zero minimum party size requirements.
  • Personalized Celebration Touches: Milestone bookings and birthdays feature custom handwritten greeting cards waiting on reserved tables.
  • Curated Sharing Menus: Multi-course sharing menus feature burnt butter mezcal scallops, blue corn fish tacos, and seasoned corn ribs.
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Why Guests Choose El Rey

Discover why diners choose El Rey for seamless group parties, lively bottomless drinks, and thoughtful personal touches in Cronulla.

  • Effortless Group Dining with Curated Set Menus

    Sharing-focused set menus streamline larger party dining so organizers and guests can relax while enjoying signature dishes like corn ribs and mezcal scallops.

    the set menus make dinner so easy which allows you to just relax and enjoy your group’s company.

    Shawnee Prier

  • Seamless Event Coordination for Milestones

    Attentive coordination and dedicated private event execution take the stress out of milestones, engagement parties, and corporate celebrations.

    Phoenix and her team went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly, and it really showed.

    Haylee Sugandi

  • Bottomless Packages with No Party Size Minimums

    Bottomless beverage packages require no minimum party size, making relaxed celebratory drinks accessible for couples and small get-togethers.

    No minimum persons and drink options were amazing!

    shannon mercer

  • Fast-Flowing Margaritas and Vibrant Energy

    Lively bottomless sessions ensure prompt margarita refills and continuous drink service throughout your booking window.

    They bring em quick so your glass is never empty, in that two hours we got obliterated but classy.

    Jack Gibson

  • Personalized Handwritten Table Greetings

    Reserved celebration tables welcome guests with personalized handwritten greeting cards, creating an immediate, genuine celebratory atmosphere.

    A really thoughtful touch was a happy anniversary card waiting on our table, something I have never seen at another restaurant.

    Diana Gonzalez Botero

  • Heartfelt, Attentive Personal Hospitality

    Dedicated floor staff anticipate guest preferences and deliver genuine, attentive hospitality that makes every guest feel individually valued.

    She is always so kind, welcoming, and genuinely goes above and beyond to make every visit special.

    Miah Pollack

Top signature dishes and dining formats favored by guests

  • Bottomless Drinks & Dining Package

    We did the bottomless and they were amazing! No minimum persons and drink options were amazing!

    shannon mercer

  • Corn Ribs

    When I tell you these are the best corn ribs I’ve had in my entire life you NEED to trust me.

    Holly Shaw

  • Jalapeño Margarita

    The cocktails were awesome, my fav the jalapeʼno margarita!!

    V. M

  • Set Menu

    The food is amazing, and the set menus make dinner so easy which allows you to just relax and enjoy your group’s company.

    Shawnee Prier

Other favorites

Specialty sides, drinks, and sweets to complement your table

  • Burnt Butter Mezcal Scallops

    Favourites of ours were the blue corn battered barramundi taco, chorizo croquettes, burnt butter mezcal scallops and the ceviche

    Camilla Wright

  • Raspberry Kiss

    Order the Raspberry Kiss and you wont regret it!

    André Armiliato

  • Brownie

    leave some room for the brownie for dessert

    Holly Shaw

  • Chorizo Croquettes

    Favourites of ours were the blue corn battered barramundi taco, chorizo croquettes, burnt butter mezcal scallops and the ceviche

    Camilla Wright

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality gestures and celebration details that elevate gatherings at El Rey.

  • Personalized Table Greeting Cards

    Reserved celebration tables feature handwritten greeting stationery, including personalized birthday and anniversary cards waiting for guests upon arrival.

  • No-Minimum Bottomless Packages

    Bottomless dining and cocktail packages are offered without rigid party size requirements, allowing smaller tables and couples to book without minimum headcount rules.

  • Tailored Arrival Touches for Event Hosts

    Event hosts receive personalized coordination for milestone celebrations, including custom drink arrivals such as having a host's favourite cocktail ready the moment they walk in.

  • Attentive Seating and Sensory Accommodations

    Staff proactively recognize sensory and comfort needs, quickly relocating diners to sheltered outdoor seating equipped with blinds and heating during indoor crowd noise.

Before you head over

Essential tips on reservations, group dining, and seating to make the most of your visit

  • Reserve Online Ahead for Weekend Dining

    Book your party or bottomless session in advance online to secure your preferred slot, especially on busy weekends when timing courses and drinks is key.

  • Choose the Set Menu for Group Gatherings

    Opt for the curated set menus when visiting in groups to simplify sharing, streamline pacing between courses, and let everyone relax.

  • Flag Occasions and Table Preferences Early

    Let the team know in advance if you are celebrating a birthday or anniversary, or if you prefer heated outdoor seating away from lively indoor crowds.

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