Little Rey opened its doors on Monday, May 27, 2019 in Piedmont Heights neighborhood of Atlanta. The new Atlanta restaurant introduced the city to one of its signature dishes, chicken al carbon.
Atlanta restaurateur Ford Fry launched Little Ray as a pop-up eatery specializing in Tex-Mex. The new restaurant focuses on wood-roasted chicken, called “al carbon,” and other Tex-Mex-inspired fare like tacos and margaritas.
Little Rey Pollo ‘Al Carbon’ opened in the space formerly occupied by Anchor Bar & Tattoo.
Little Rey offers breakfast, lunch and dinner, including takeaway options.
What are the hours at Little Rey?
Little Rey is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Fry is hoping the new eatery becomes a smashing success like his Superica establishments, El Felix and his other ventures around town. Will it? Time will tell. We plan to eat there so and will update you.
Where is Little Rey located in Atlanta?
Little Rey is located at 1878 PIedmont Ave. NE Atlanta GA 30324. Here is a map to help you find it.
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