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Tacos El Asadero

3517 Rainier Ave S
Seattle, WA 98127

Charlie D. writes: Charlie-Pedia Definition of Taco Truck:
Taco trucks are mobile kitchens(trucks/buses/or trunks of ghetto cars/carts pulled my donkeys) that primarily serve up Mexican food(tacos/burritos/carne asada). They are characteristic of cities in the United…

Rancho Bravo Tacos
Neighborhood: Wallingford

211 NE 45th St
Seattle, WA 98105

Akiva S. writes: RESUME OF AKIVA S. FROM YELP

OBJECTIVE: To review the Rancho Bravo Tacos Taco Truck on 45th in Wallingford, Seattle, Washington

QUALIFICATIONS: I'm from the south and I lived with a Spanish family for many years. This means that I expect you to…

La Carta de Oaxaca
Neighborhood: Ballard

5431 Ballard Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107

Katie S. writes: It is against my better judgment to write this and frankly, I'm just selfish but this just might make your day:

Oaxaca now has a deck out back.

Apparently it's been open for a month or so now = where the hell have I been?? Anyway there's a large,…

Cactus Restaurant

121 Park Ln
Kirkland, WA 98033

Doni W. writes: Apparently the previous reviewers have a nasty habit of smoking a wee bit of crack before they came to this place, so I'm here to give a (now) sober review on their behalf. You're welcome.

WHERE: Cactus in downtown Kirkland (shudder)
WHEN: Friday,…

Mexican Grocery
Neighborhood: Downtown

1914 Pike Pl
Seattle, WA 98101

Mitzie H. writes: After three failed attempts, due to the hours listed on yelp being wrong, I was finally able to try the chorizo breakfast taco I had read so much about.

The fresh, warm, flour tortilla overflowed with huevos, chorizo, cheese and pico de gallo, it…

Señor Moose Café
Neighborhood: Ballard

5242 Leary Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107

Todd B. writes: I hear the breakfast here is great, but my first experience at Senor Moose was less than I had hoped. Just drinks and the margaritas were wonderful. My friend ordered chips and guac that was divine though I could have done with less salt on my chips.…

Blue Water Taco Grill
Neighborhood: Queen Anne

515 Queen Anne Ave N
Seattle, WA 98109

Bruce H. writes: Okay, here's the difference between Blue Water and Taco Del Mar.

When you go through the serving line at Taco Del Mar it's kinda like chow line in an Army mess hall...complete with 2-3 semi-robotic grunts behind the formica counter ladelling out…

Rosita's Mexican Grill
Neighborhood: Green Lake

7210 Woodlawn Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98115

Tim O. writes: In the real world, Rosita's probably only deserves 4 stars.

However, in Seattle, and more importantly, Greenlake, it gets 5 delicious stars.

I heart their Veggie Chimichangas, their salsa, their house margs, their cold beer, their fresh dinner…

Taquería Tequila Authentic Mexican Food
Neighborhood: Greenwood

301 NW 85th St
Seattle, WA 98117

Katie S. writes: I don't give a _____ about $1 tacos. I'm sure they're great and all, but what I come to Taqueria Tequila for (over and over again) is the pozole. A big a** bowl of the stuff with tons of pork and hominy and a huge plate of onions, cilantro, and…

El Camino
Neighborhood: Fremont

607 N 35th St
Seattle, WA 98103

Jasmine M. writes: The cute hostess with the braces was very friendly each time I saw her. She made eye contact and was helpful. The rest of the staff I encountered was bored or put out. I thought they didn't like having business of Yelp's size but then as I stood in…

Baja Fresh Mexican Grill
Neighborhood: Fremont

601 N 34th Street
Ste A
Seattle, WA 98103

Laina B. writes: Baja Fresh is a new experience for me. I had never eaten at Baja Fresh until a year ago when I started working across the bridge and we had lunch delivered by them one day. If this review were based on that one day nearly a year ago, it would be for…

Tacos Guaymas
Neighborhood: Fremont

100 N 36th St
Seattle, WA 98103

Laina B. writes: Mmmm, yummy. I don't care if this is a chain, it's damn good.
Erik and I popped in here the other night after a long ass day at work where I had yet again skipped lunch. I was starving. I perused the menu and battled it out in my head about what I…

Azul Restaurant

15118 Main St
Mill Creek, WA 98011

Heidi P. writes: So of course the best thing about Mexican restaurants are the free chips and salsa. But sometimes I don't want to be limited to a strictly Mexican menu. Well the best thing about Azul is that they serve chips and salsa while offering an assortment…

Chevys Fresh Mex

19920 44th Ave W
Lynnwood, WA 98036

Valerie T. writes: All I can say is, that tortilla machine is amazing. I would take that over a new car anyday.

Word on the street is that damn machine costs like 40,000! All to make fresh tortillas. Beautiful, just beautiful. Those are the best damn tortillas I have…

Taqueria Express
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill

219 Broadway E
Seattle, WA 98102

Diana L. writes: I am not a fan of change in any form. Not even the good kind. I will be so busy being against change that I won't see good in it if it's punching me in the nose.

So - I am sad that this place has closed. Very, deeply, saddened. It was cheap, I came…

Acapulco Fresh

1480 NW Gilman Blvd
Issaquah, WA 98027

Beau R. writes: Good, fresh, fast mexican food. This is a cool 5 store chain in the Seattle are with burritos, enchiladas, tacos and a selection of Mexican beers.

I'd eaten at another Eastside location a while back and it is great. We won a $20 gift certificate at…

Plaza Garcia Family Mexican Restaurant

12108 Juanita Dr NE
Kirkland, WA 98034

Anderson M. writes: I love this place. The staff seems to actually want to help you which is a nice bonus. My family orders takeout from here all the time and I am obsessed with their cheese enchiladas and the MEXICAN PIZZA. They are both freaking awesome and my mouth…

El Toreador Mexican Restaurant

7845 Leary Way NE
Redmond, WA 98052

Krisha D. writes: My new favorite Mexican restaurant. My boyfriend and I took Yelp's advice and went to take a gander. My fish tacos were good and I loved their tortilla chips, thick and crunchy. Plus, there two different salsas were great. I loved the spicy red one.…

Tacos Guaymas
Neighborhood: First Hill

1415 Broadway
Seattle, WA 98122

Eleazar J. writes: I am Mexican, recently moved here from Arizona. I was told to forget about good Mexican food after moving to Seattle. While I do miss having several options for Mexican food... Guaymas and the taco trucks scattered around the city satisfy most of my…

Jalisco Mexican Restaurant
Neighborhood: Queen Anne

122 1st Ave N
Seattle, WA 98109

Jasmine M. writes: I'm pretty sure this address if for the smaller joint across the street from the one pictured with the red awning (the green awning is the right lcoation for this Yelp), and so that shall be the Jalisco's I Yelp.

Truth: I haven't been here in a few…

Cocina Esperanza
Neighborhood: Ballard

3127 NW 85th St
Seattle, WA 98117

Phil S. writes: My lovely wife and I tried Cocina Esperanza for the first time for my 49th birthday. Prior to that, I'd heard glowing reviews from one of the pickiest eaters I know. This guy and his wife drive all the way from Tacoma to eat there, and with today's…

Azteca Mexican Restaurants

153 SW 157th St
Burien, WA 98166

Jasmine M. writes: Mimi and I stopped in to get some margaritas and grub prior to catching a 4pm showing of Sweeney Todd at East Valley. It was just yesterday when the Seahawks had their 1st playoff game against the Redskins. The bar was jammed packed like we…

Peso's Kitchen & Lounge
Neighborhood: Queen Anne

605 Queen Anne Ave N
Seattle, WA 98109

Betsey S. writes: Love Peso's. Best hangover breakfast ever.

I don't really mind the way it gets really packed at night and features a high DB percentage... especially if I am safely ensconced in a protective booth, giving me a nice 'Bag buffer. There is nothing…

Tarasco Mexican Restaurant
Neighborhood: Ballard

1452 NW 70th St
Seattle, WA 98117

Carrie H. writes: Dee-lish Mexican? check.

Yummy and tequila filled margarita? Check.

Good music playing? check.

What else do you need to know?

You can bet your sweet ass we will be back.

**UPDATE 1/28/08**
Went back a few nights ago, and the service was horrendously…

Torero's Mexican Restaurant

431 Rainier Ave S # B
Renton, WA 98055

Diana L. writes: I have been to the Capitol Hill and Belltown Torero's locations, so when we decided to have a going away fiesta here to bid farewell to my visiting step-daughter I was pretty certain I knew what I was in for. Overall I got what I was expecting -…

El Puerco Lloron
Neighborhood: Downtown

1501 Western Ave
Seattle, WA 98101

Ian B. writes: I took a hot date here tonight. Just a perfect person...not too materialistic, artsy, hot, simple, easy to please, and goes to bed early on the first date. I took myself! Haha...okay...not so funny.

All the same, El Puerco Lloron is every bit as…

Chile Pepper Restaurant
Neighborhood: Wallingford

1427 N 45th St
Seattle, WA 98103

Jessica H. writes: I have eaten at this tiny, bright orange establishment about four times and have always loved the quality and price of the food there. It is owned by an older Mexican gentleman and his wife. They are very accommodating but not overly friendly, they…

Santa Fe Cafe
Neighborhood: Green Lake

5910 Phinney Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103

Katie S. writes: Yesterday was one of my best friend's birthdays and I asked him where he wanted to go for dinner. He asked his wife, "Honey, what's that place on Phinney... the place that makes the really good chicken."

"Oh Yeah," she exclaims. "Santa Fe Cafe." And…

La Palma Restaurant

3456 15th Ave W
Seattle, WA 98119

Lydia P. writes: This is where we go if we're in the mood for "yellow cheese mexican" comfort food.

I've gone with several friends, and Jaz almost always gets the Arroz Con Pollo, I know a couple of people who never stray from the spicy prawn dish (can't remember what…

Malena's Taco Shop
Neighborhood: Queen Anne

620 W McGraw St
Seattle, WA 98119

Kerrie L. writes: Day 3 snowed in: all of Seattle was desperately trying to figure out what was open (http://www.yelp.com/to...). Luckily for the QA crew, Malena's was fired up and dishing out. We trudged through the snow, up and down hills, slipping, sliding,…

Bandido's Mexican Cafe

16156 NE 87th Street
Redmond, WA 98052

Rohan S. writes: I have to agree that this little place is just an amazing secret of Redmond! It's all in the details.

At first, it seems like any other Mexican kinda-fast-food-but-not-r eally place. But then you notice how clean, fresh, and new everything is. It's…

Agua Verde Cafe & Paddle Club
Neighborhood: University District

1303 NE Boat St
Seattle, WA 98105

Xav V. writes: It was late morning on a drizzly October day. It also happened to be my birthday.

Agua Verde made a fantastic triple play on October 29th. First stop was the walk up cafe. In my frantic schedule days previous I had neglected to intake my usual…

Tacos Guaymas
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill

213 Broadway East
Seattle, WA 98102

Kevin S. writes: Portions are large and the prices are pretty reasonable. That said, its really nothing special when compared to Gorditas or Mama's Mexican. And they don't sell chimichangas - and yes I know that its not really traditional mexican food (it was…

Ooba's Mexican Grill

15802 NE 83rd St
Redmond, WA 98052

Carly L. writes: *Cavewoman Grunt*
CARLY HUNGRY... NEED FOOD

Grunts to car... goes to another taco place having some special for free tacos today... line out door
CARLY STILL HUNGRY

Goes to Ooba, got the usual skirt steak quesadilla to go... and order was ready in about…

Tapatio Mexican Restaurant

6920 Coal Creek Pkwy SE
Newcastle, WA 98059

Jens J. writes: I don't have any major dings to toss at Tapatio's, but this place unabashedly caters to suburban Caucasian sensibilities. Therefore, you will find plenty of yellow (cheddar) cheese here. Though there are a lot of Mexicans living and working in the…

El Chupacabra
Neighborhood: Phinney Ridge

6711 Greenwood Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103

Serene C. writes: For the first time ever I have to disagree with the masses.

This is no dive. Kitsch? For sure. Dank piss smelling bar? No way.

Instead this Mexican joint gone south the way of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas with psychedelic Dia de los Muertos decor…

Taqueria Pancho Villa

8064 Lake City Way NE
Seattle, WA 98115

Mira H. writes: I really like Pancho Villa. We used to live close and would always walk over for dinner. The burrito colorado is my favorite. The servers are all pretty nice, however they don't really speak much English. They make all the tortillas from scratch…

Jalisco
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill

1467 E Republican Street
Seattle, WA 98112

Michelle B. writes: If you are going to be average, be consistently and solidly average.

This Jalisco's location does just that. No surprises, no awful experiences, nothing that makes you crave coming back, just a solid plate of Americanized Mexican food.

If you are up…

Gordito's Healthy Mexican Food
Neighborhood: Queen Anne

1507 Queen Anne Ave N
Seattle, WA 98109

Matt P. writes: The burritos are huge; Gordito's huge means the size of a small baby for the large burrito. I kid you not; when you enter the restaurant, turn your head to the right and you will see a picture of the burrito next to a small baby. It is disturbingly…

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