El Rayo Scarborough

El Rayo is a great casual spot for families. They have good food and affordable daily specials, which is much appreciated these days. We go almost every week and love it!

Brought my friend to try it out together, we got the basic steak burrito. She had a Coca Cola with it, and water for myself. The atmosphere inside seemed lovely but we opted to set outside on the patio to enjoy some sun. The servers were up to speed, there was little to no waiting for anything. I had a delicious lunch. The chips and salsa were fresh and amazing!

Came in between lunch and dinner and service was super quick and the food is really tasty! We ordered the taquitos and a rice and bean bowl. All were delicious and fresh. If I could change anything it would be for the food to be spicier. I didn’t ask for a spicy sauce but will next time! Highly recommend!

Enjoyed a delicious drink the bartender made special while enjoying a Fiesta Salad. Friendly staff! Will be back

Every time I've ever been here, The service has been good whether dining in or taking out. The staff are friendly and pay attention if you ask them to modify an order for taste or for allergies. They always offer additional chips and salsa for take away orders. They ask if you need utensils instead of making the assumption. When I have eaten in the restaurant, The atmosphere has always been pleasant, though, On busy days, it can get loud. They have a weekend brunch menu that features specialty items. And every month, a different list of specialty items as well. So far when I have ordered food I have always been pleased with the result.

Venturing through Maine on our way to Sebago Lake, we made a delicious stop at El Rayo in Scarborough, and it did not disappoint! We started with the Loaded Tot Nachos—crispy tots topped with crema, melted Monterey Jack cheese, and plenty of jalapenos . I just love a good cheese pull and a great take on classic nachos. 7/10 For tacos, we tried a trio: Sweet Potato Taco: Chipotle mayo, corn salsa, veggie slaw, and cotija cheese—sweet meets spicy. 7/10 BBQ Pulled Pork Taco: This was the standout of the night! The pork was perfectly tender and flavorful, topped with veggie slaw, cotija, and red onion escabeche. 9/10 Pescado Taco: Grilled achiote fish, avocado, chipotle mayo, and veggie slaw—a fresh and tasty option!7/10 We also dug into the Steak California Burrito —loaded with papas fritas, Monterey Jack, crema fresca, guac, and house pickled jalapenos. A full, flavorful burrito, perfect if you like it a little saucy! 8/10 We also tried the Surf & Turf Special (shrimp and steak) and they did not skimp out on the meat here 8/10. For dessert, we enjoyed: Coconut Muffin Cake: Packed with coconut flakes—so good! 8/10 Housemade Flan: Rich and creamy. 8/10 Key Lime Pie: Tangy, refreshing, and just what we needed to finish. 8/10 I also appreciated the pineapple salsa (unique and I wish more mexican spots made salsa like this? maybe a salsa flight??), and guacamole paired with the chips for the table—so flavorful! They have another location in Portland too, so definitely worth a visit wherever you are in Maine. Overall: A solid 8/10—definitely worth the stop if you’re heading through the area! Ambiance: 6/10—with some outdoor seating at the Scarborough location. Affordability: 7/10—good prices (4.95 per taco, 16 for burrito). Perfect for a taco fix on your way to Sebago Lake!

We really like El rayo taqueria - they have delicious food and good drinks at a reasonable price. They have a good setup for social distancing, particularly if your dining outside... They are taking all the precautions! The rice bowls are delicious! Definitely a good spot to grab some hot Mexican food and cold delicious drinks.

I've lived in a lot of places and, these tacos are as good as any I've ever had. When I saw that they had Taco tuesdays, I didn't expect that they would actually have 3 tacos that were so big that I couldn't finish two of them. Their house-made salsas are out of this world, I especially love the extra hot habanero with orange and the folks who work there are fantastic