50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Fircrest

“Tonight I had the pleasure to try the cuisine at the new Port Orchard location. Yareli took charge of my order at my request. I was served the best fish taco's with Verde Salsa and lime. The three taco's reminded me of eating a chefs delightful creation at a high end Bistro. I was instantly transported back in time to Mazatlán eating on the playa. I would not order fish taco's normally and Yareli picked this winner for me. Each bite was followed by a uhmmm. I expected something to tear me out of this euphoric moment but after downing three taco's I was still firmly planted in Heaven. I was wise to drip the juices and seasoning from the taco into the rice. What a nice way to accent my meal. I braced myself for the refried beans that had grown cool but found them very fresh and delicious. Yareli inquired if I would desire a dessert. I asked her to pick it since her performance on the meal was top notch. Yareli provided a strawberry filled fried churro with the most delicate aroma. I would have licked the plate if I thought I could do it without being seen. Every bite was warm, sweet and delicious. Please don't think ill of me but the only downside to this experience was cheap silverware and the food is placed on a metal tray with a paper liner. It's my own fault after being in the military so long to develop a phobia over dining utensils. So in a nutshell my experience is on par with being given a shiny new high performance car but with the wrong style valve caps for the tires. I have been truly blessed to have this experience on a rainy night in Port Orchard Washington.“

“...always the Best with Washington grown vegetables 😋“

“The Ultima margarita is my favorite margarita on the planet and the Butternut Squash enchiladas are divine. The mole is sooooo good. Love this spot and have been ordering the same thing from Cactus for over ten years starting at their Alki location. So glad they came to Tacoma!“

“this is by far thee best Mexican restaurant in Tacoma! Amazing food. Amazing people! all around the best place to go!“

“I am Panamanian and I am not, gonna pretend I’m an expert on Mexican Food, but I know great tasting food, when I have it, and this place has it. I love going there for their breakfast dishes, when I can, because it’s on point. Rica la Comida!!“

“I am obsessed with the nachos, love the happy hour menu, the romaine salad, and the cucumber jalapeño margarita.“

“Gave me a huge burrito, got a birria supreme. Perfect consommé and perfect birria, very quality sauces in good portions aswell. Food came out quick!“

“We LOVE El Pueblito! The Gig Harbor location has been a favorite of our family for years. The staff is always friendly and treat us like family! Seriously the best!!! We love the super nachos, macho burrito, and original chili relleno! so good.“

“We went and got some breakfast burritos, and fresh bold coffee here yesterday. It was fantastic! We’ll be back for lunch soon.

^^^That was my first review^^^
This is now 11/15/2024. This our numero uno go to for breakfast burritos. That red salsa is my absolute favorite. Green is good too. But I use 3 red sauces per burrito. 😋 Thank you to who ever owns and operates this business. You are 🥰 loved!“

“We really appreciate the amazing service and the good food. I will definitely use again and recommend others to use.“

“🥩👍muy bueno y muy en orden el servicio“

“Discovered this restaurant a couple months ago when we came to visit relatives. Ate there 2 nights in a row great food we had the carne asada plate both nights generous portions with quick service and friendly staff. This trip up we ate the quesadillas and they were awesome as well I highly recommend this establishment. Will come back over and over.“

“always quick and friendly service. food is amazing and never waiting long“

“Guy in the window is super friendly. I’m too white to speak to authenticity, but the food is muy deliciosa, and portion size is good. I keep going back, even though I never remember the loyalty card. The K&J does not have the most… luxurious of parking lots. So, try to catch this place while the sun’s up.“

“The food is excellent. The restaurant is beautiful. And they had a friendly staff. I knocked a star because it's hard to find. We ended up going into the parking garage that they share with an apartment building and it's in the back. Also I over payed for my meal. I got the chiliaqueles but it cost an extra $8 for the steak and $3 to add an egg. It ended up being about $27 and it wasn't worth that price tag when I could have gotten tacos for $14. The food is pretty fairly priced and delicious and the cocktails were amazing. We will be back.“

“🌮 **Food discovery!** 🌮

There's no doubt about it: I found a food truck that completely blew me away. The **asada tacos** are, without a doubt, a true delicacy. 🤤 With an authentic, homemade taste, each bite is an explosion of flavor.

Best of all, the tortillas are quite large, making each taco even more satisfying. I give it a 10 out of 10! 🌟 If you're looking for a culinary experience that makes you feel at home, be sure to try them.

Who else loves tacos? Tell me your favorites!“

“This place is great! Super fresh, flavorful food at a great price point. I wasn’t expecting it to be this good! Will add to my lunch rotation for sure.“

“Delicious! Pretty darn authentic. Tijuana? Maybe more Boyle Heights… But, yummy!!“

“They have great Mexican food.“

“Got a ton of tacos for father's day and they were AMAZING! Place was so kind and helpful. Told them I don't do well with raw onions so no onions on some of the tacos, they did that, AND they grillled a ton of onions extra! Didn't even ask they were just incredibly thoughtful! 10/10“

“I lived in Mexico 29 years and this is the best Mexican place in Tacoma. Funny this rating asked for atmosphere and a bunch of other things that just don't apply to this place. It's not about the atmosphere, you can dine in and I have, which is no problem, but the best thing is to get take out and be gone. A lot of times there's a line because everyone knows what a great place this is. Best to call ahead if you know their menu and just pick it up, the food is extraordinary.“

“I have been a very satisfied customer of EL TORO for over 30 years . I have never been disappointed. A person could eat there every day and never be un happy with the staff or the food .“

“I am a connoisseur of Mexican cuisine and my home I always fry my shells thanks to my Orpilla family but recently I have been on a crunchy taco kick and my friend showed up and brought me out to Tacoma and we had a hard time finding a place that was open because it's Easter so he took me to Mazatlan on South Tacoma Way and it is amazing in here. Right now they are giving my prior experience a run for its money this place is awesome!!“

“Amazing people and amazing food!“

“10/10 would recommend and plan on coming back frequently. The crust was some of the best I’ve had in a LONG time. I’m a huge pizza “connoisseur” and this was an amazing experience. Like mentioned earlier, I plan on being a frequent flyer. We had an awesome server, Ryan. He was knowledgeable and incredibly friendly.“

“On vacation in Tacoma and needed lunch. Stopped into La Isabella based on its convenient location to where we were. Looked unappealing from the outside, but you step into a different world. The food was incredible. Lunch special included 3 street tacos, rice & beans and a drink. The tacos were a generous size, the beans were incredible and the pineapple mint drink was fabulous too. If I remember correctly all that was only $12! Best value meal I've had in a long while, and best tasting Mexican food I've eaten in memory.“

“Got two chicken tacos and a California burrito for my lunch. I had to force myself to stop eating the burrito, it was so good“

“We've been here many times and it's always great. Large portions, good food. We had Brenda today in the drive through and she was extremely friendly and polite, super professional and really represented the business in a positive way.“

“The food was very tasty in a clean non pretentious atmosphere. I would definitely go there again“

“Wonderful burritos . Fast service. Friendly people 🌯 ❤“

“Oh my gosh—the food, the food, the food! It was absolutely amazing. Everything tasted so homemade, not commercial at all. You can really tell there’s love in the kitchen. God bless the cooks—I don’t know who they were, but I think it might have been Marcos’s parents? If so, he is beyond lucky to have grown up on food that good. No wonder he opened a restaurant! If I had meals like that growing up, I’d have opened one too! The drinks? So good. Affordable, strong, and just right. Definitely not watered down like some places. And the vibe? A whole vibe. It was my first time there, and I was blown away. There was a DJ in the back, the energy was great, and the place started getting packed. I just wish they had more seating because it’s definitely a popular spot! If you haven’t been to Marcos Cantina yet, you need to pull up! Get yourself some shrimp birria tacos and a margarita (if you drink). You won’t regret it! I can’t wait to go back.“

“I've been going here for a long time. It's always great. I haven't been here in like 4 months. I call and make a take out order as usual but this time a little different. I get the order done say my first name and hear oh hi, I know you. I'm floored, how did I stand out. I go there cuz that's where the food is. I meet Brooke (hope my spelling is right) she knows me. I haven't been there in months.
You see it's more than the food. It's the welcoming atmosphere and the food of course but mostly it's the people.
El Toro is one of my favorite places to go.
Your only a good as your people and your people are good.“

“exelente servicio todo muy sabroso 100%recomendado.“

“I like eating here because it's the only place I've found tortas ahogas and tacos dorados with meat like those in Guadalajara, Mexico. Plus, the menudo is delicious, and the tortillas are handmade with excellent flavor and quality. I'd definitely recommend this place to treat myself.“

“the food was authentic Mexican. so yummy. we had the tacos with beef and cheese and quesadillas with beef and cheese. will definitely be back“

“always friendly great variety of menu items“

“Awesome food....it's definitely now my to go place and very affordable..and the staff very friendly and their communication and service is 💯💯💯💯💯💯 5502 orchard st w 98467 university place...This Antojos Mexican Grill...the staff here you are great...“

“friendly atmosphere...crisp meat burrito“

“lots of food worth the price“

“Este lugar me gusta por el sabor de sus platitos q todos Los q he probado an estado MUI sabrosos“

“very good food and service“

“Delicious food. Run by a nice family excellent customer service.“

“Food was most excellent Staff was very friendly“

“Great place to the bring family to eat!! It is delicious I remember coming when I wanted real Mexican Food!!and the place is so clean!! Horchata is so yummy!!“

“Wonderful food and service! This is in our neighborhood and we came for the first time on Valentines Day. The owner came and chatted with us, he was delightful.“

“muy buen servicio un exelente trato la comida muy sabrosa las micheladas deliciosas recomendado todo una delicia muchas gracias“

“Got Fajitas from them outside the Tacoma crafts fair. They were very friendly, the food was delicious, and I highly recommend. The refried beans were the best I'd ever had as a person who has texture issues with beans.“

“Taco time is such an amazing company to be a part of!“

“Good Flavor of birria, would recommend“

“Loved the food! On our first trip, we had one of the suchi options, Chulichi shrimp, the ceviche trio, and mango margaritas. All of them were excellent, subtly spiced, and simply delicious. Yes, the music was a bit loud but it was manageable and did not prevent discussion at the table. Our waitress Clarita and bus-person David provided excellent recommendations and great service. We will definitely go back and bring more friends this time!“