El Rey Leon: The Mexican Food Truck Parked on Central Avenue

El Rey Leon is a food truck with a home. It sets up at 12890 Central Avenue in Boulder Creek on set days each week, with outdoor seating on the lot and a following that knows the schedule.

What it is, and how it runs

Counter service, outside seating, Mexican food. You order at the truck, and you eat at a table on the lot rather than in a dining room. In summer that's most of the appeal. In a February downpour it's the reason Taqueria Los Gallos, a sit-down taqueria on the same street, is the other half of the town's Mexican answer.

The kitchen runs the same hours six days a week: 11 to 3, then a break, then 4 to 7, Monday through Saturday. It's closed Sunday.

One thing worth knowing before you order: call about allergies rather than relying on any posted description.

Ordering, and the menu

Order at the truck or call 831-282-7792. The site's online ordering is currently unavailable, so don't count on placing a pickup or delivery order through the page.

Prices are from August 2026 and will drift; the board at the truck is current.

• Tacos: tacos ($5.15), Baja fish taco ($7.25), shrimp taco ($7.25), and a taco combo ($17.21).
• Birria: tacos de birria ($6.20), quesabirria ($7.25), tortabirria ($12.49), quesadilla de birria ($12.49), burrito de birria ($13.55), and the pizzabirria or ramenbirria ($18.80).
• Burritos: bean and cheese ($9.35), bean, rice, and cheese ($10.40), regular ($12.50), burrito bowl ($13.55), veggie ($13.55), super ($14.60), California ($15.65), and Baja fish or shrimp versions regular ($13.55) or super ($16.70).
• Quesadillas: regular ($11.45), super ($13.55).
• Nachos: regular ($14.60), super ($17.75), asada fries ($18.80).
• Tortas: quesitorta ($12.50), pambazo ($14.60).
• Burgers: cheeseburger ($10.40), burger combo ($16.70).
• Extras: salsa or sour cream ($2.53), cheese ($3.05), pico de gallo ($4.10), guacamole ($5.15), chips and salsa ($7.25).

El Rey Leon is one of the few kitchens in Boulder Creek that posts Monday hours at all, which matters in a town where most of the dining rooms close Monday and Tuesday. If you're looking for dinner at the start of the week, this and the markets are the short list.

Hours, menu items, and prices change. Check El Rey Leon's own page or call 831-282-7792 for anything time-sensitive.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is El Rey Leon a truck or a restaurant?

It's a food truck at 12890 Central Avenue with outdoor seating and counter service, there on set days each week.

What are the hours?

Monday through Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and again 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Closed Sunday.

Can I order ahead?

By phone at 831-282-7792, or order at the truck. Online ordering is currently unavailable.

Is it open on Monday?

Yes, by its posted schedule, which makes it one of the few kitchens in town that is. Scopazzi's, the Red Pearl, and Tae's Edo are all closed Monday.

Where is it exactly?

12890 Central Avenue, downtown Boulder Creek. Phone 831-282-7792.

Last reviewed August 6, 2026. Hours and menu prices change; the board at the truck is current.

For the rest of the town's kitchens, see where to eat in Boulder Creek and the dinner guide. Browse the food and drink listings or the business directory. Something out of date? Tell us.