50 Best Taco Restaurants in Seattle

“The tacos were all super flavorful (I got one each of asada, al pastor, and carnitas), the beans were superb, and it was such a treat to get a delicious horchata that didn’t have any milk in it. I will definitely be eating here again! Updated from previous review on 2026-02-23“

“Went for NBA game 7, great place to view. It’s pricey but the food was delicious, beer cold and servers all nice.“

“The carnitas are crispy and subtle with flavor. Not aggressive in seasoning and just right. The beans are cooked with love and I can imagine a huge pot boiling them throughout the day.
My go to is the fajita because I love salsa bars. There’s a green salsa that explodes with flavor. It has a guacamole and sour cream taste to it with hits of acid. I can’t quite pin point it and it is so delicious with the freshly grilled chicken and peppers.
The food is delicious and the reviews all highlight the local “realness” of this restaurant. As a person of color, I love seeing all the diversity coming through here which reminds me of the heart of Beacon Hill. Prices are a little higher and I respect inflation. That’s the only drawback. Food is excellent and service is excellent.“

“This place has the best hard turtles, chef was super cute, not any more“

“Carl was amazing!! go see him in Tacoma!“

“Bomb tacos and I love the burrito bowl. El Pastor is my fav.“

“Super amazing find! We were visiting from Texas and were so pleased with the pollo tamales! I also got a strawberry watermelon Aguas frescas and it was amazing! Everyone was extremely friendly and helpful!“

“Fantastic Taco Time in the beautiful neighborhood of Ballard!“

“Live music, good food, funky atmosphere, great staff, cocktails, and walking distance. What’s not to love. Check this place out.“

“Indian tacos were delicious, and the frybread was warm and soft! The sweet potato salad was definitely a new taste for me, I think the abundance of ingredients overwhelmed me but it tasted good over all 😂. This place is right inside the museum which is a great spot. Not only are you learning about history but you have an opportunity to try Indian cuisine.“

“Probably the best taco spot I’ve found since moving up from L.A. The carnitas is very juicy and flavorful, and if you get the al pastor make sure you get it with the pineapple. Next time I need to get a burrito!! The atmosphere is in a liquor store but still comfortable and they have both inside and outside seating. And parking!!!“

“This has got to be the best street tacos in all of Seattle!“

“Amazing food great place friendly people!!!“

“Mexicans rule! Mexican food rules! This food was SO good, it put a damn pep in my step. One of *the* best Mexican food trucks in Seattle. The beans, the rice, the al pastor tacos, the shrimp tacos, my god. What a treat. Cant wait to get back for more.“

“One of the Best Taco trucks in South Seattle! They are so Friendly and Fast, and everything on their Menu is Fantastic. 🌮The Fresh Tortillas and Veggies paired with cilantro, cheese and grilled protein are a perfect match! They even enlightened us on the deliciousness that happens when you put your Gansito in the fridge, its soo Yummy!“

“Delicious cocktails and eats, friendly neighborhood place. cozy, when you can go inside!“

“Amazing breakfast & lunch. Perfect hidden gem.“

“Best tacos- full stop! Tacos are $3 and absolutely amazing. Please promote delicious affordable dining in Seattle.“

“Malena's is my favorite taco in Seattle. The burritos are HUGE and the tacos (hard shell) are delicious. Guacamole is legit and i could eat their salsas with everything. Cannot go wrong with anything on the menu. Rolled tacos as good as Olvera street in LA. Burritos put chain stores to shame. Such good food and freshly prepared to order.“

“Bomb tacos and I love the burrito bowl. El Pastor is my fav.“

“muy buen servicio muy ricos los tacos al pastor“

“Hidden gem, so lucky to have them in Seattle. Like others have said, it’s the closest thing (maybe even better) to LA street tacos.

Another commenter mentioned a few months ago that the burritos were too oily. I got a burrito yesterday, and while it is still delicious, it was so dry. I’m wondering if they took the other commenter’s input and cut down on the oiliness a bit too much. I personally enjoy the juiciness and flavor from the meat. I hope they add a bit more back in - just enough to have some juiciness but not take it completely out.

To the folks at the taco stand: keep up the great work and please don’t ever leave Seattle!“

“First time here and I ordered the chile relleno. Superb! This is not always prepared carefully and since El Puerco Lloron in Pike Place Market closed, I have not found a good relleno in Seattle. If you order this, please sit down and eat it while it is still hot. Delicious! Will be returning to try other things, too.“

“Excelente Atención y Productos De Calidad 🇲🇽“

“A fantastic place to eat amazing food. The owner was so personable and friendly. This is definitely a place that we will come back to.“

“Best tacos- full stop! Tacos are $3 and absolutely amazing. Please promote delicious affordable dining in Seattle.“

“Delicious food, friendly staff. Tamales are really good 😊.“

“I’ve dined at El Gran Taco twice and I’ve been very impressed with the quality of the food and its large menu . The service was exceptional with a smile. ❤️❤️“

“really rightious Desert and Ice Cream and Hot Drink Bar. 5 Star“

“If you have not been here, get here! Amazing Mexican eats made with love. This family owned restaurant is serving up excellent tacos on house made tortillas. And everything right down to the salsas is exceptional 👌 Very nice people, top tier service.“

“Such good stew!!!! I'm so happy with my dinner.“

“Best pupusas in town. Just like in El Salvador. Service was amazing, it's a food truck so not the best atmosphere i really hope they get to have an actual restaurant soon. They deserve it as the service was nice and the food extremely good.“

“This amazing Mexican restaurant won’t disappoint when you visit—the guacamole is the best we ever had (10/10). That alone is worth five stars for $14! The decor is spot on for a casual vibe.

It’s also kid friendly and has a patio that’s pet friendly. For a Father’s Day meal for two it was under $50. The food was so good.“

“Ahhhhh! Where do I start? My husband told me that he wanted to take me out for date night yesterday. He ranted and raved about this Place "FIRE TACOS".. Nothing shy OF AMAZING! WILL BE BACK!“

“Great food !!! Molcajete de mariscos si delicious 🤤“

“Just your standard taco truck! I’ve tried most the proteins they all delicious. They also have birria as well. The burritos are my favorite but you don’t forget about the tacos or tortas either! Prices are reasonable, there’s usually parking available but not a lot. Service is fast and friendly.“

“I’ve never been super into vegetarian or vegan food options but this restaurant makes me rethink my approach. They have a creative menu and high quality food. Everything I try ends up being my new favorite.“

“We did the 4 PC chicken and small chicken strips and it was delicious. Great flavor of the potato salad and homemade tartar sauce was perfect. It was a lot of food and well worth the drive there from our house. staff was friendly. Smells wonderful inside. We'll be back again for sure.“

“Their food is delicious and authentic, the customer service is always great and I love the decor. The last time I was there, I had this delicious drink in the picture, I think it was called El Diablito. It was like a tamarind slushy with a hint of spicy. Very refreshing and yummy! I highly recommend this hidden gem.“

“Best tacos- full stop! Tacos are $3 and absolutely amazing. Please promote delicious affordable dining in Seattle.“

“The best fresh and the flavor is super good delicious!!! Great service our family love them ���“

“Fantastic street tacos today at SeaFair. Thank for the delicious food and for honoring first responders.“

“Great Customer service and love to go back there again Thanks“

“All the food is very tasty. The people that works there are very friendly. I really recommend it.“

“I ordered 2 tamales, one red one green, a mesquite, and chicken nachos. By far my favorite nachos, the chips are homemade and were fresh. The chicken had good flavor and seasonings. The tamales taste like the kind my Mom and Tias used to make and had good flavor. The mesquite was prepared very well, a good sized portion and again tasted authentic. I would recommend and can't wait to eat there again.“

“The food is always good. It always hits the spot. I usually get an asada burrito, the consistency of how the burrito is made is not always the same as in sometimes it's wrapped tight and nothing usually falls out sometimes it's wrapped loose and everything falls out.“

“First time coming today on my lunch break and ordered the burrito and quesadilla food was amazing and nice portions plus they are very friendly definitely recommend“

“Excellent service from Elizabeth! She was so friendly and attentive! I ordered brisket with mac & cheese and potato salad and my friend ordered the bacon & blues burger with a brisket add on and talk about mouth watering! We also ordered the fried pickle jar and highly recommend that appetizer! We saved our leftovers for the next day and it went just as hard! Amazing hospitality from this establishment and the vibe was so country it felt like we were back home in Texas! Don’t skip out on the banana pudding and a big thank you to management and the cooks who help keep the place running smooth!“

“I had the veggie green wet burrito recently. The food was tasty and the service friendly. I wish the veggie burrito had fajita veggies or avocado or something apart from rice, beans and cheese. The cost was the same and the meat was just excluded. The habenero salsa that I tried with the burrito and the green sauce on the burrito were both delicious.“

“Food was delicious, service was great and atmosphere gets 3 stars cuz it was cold and wet out, but it's Seattle, so 🤷🏻.

My husband got a combination dish and I got Carne Asada Fries. We spent close to $40 I believe and it was worth every cent! After eating, I was actually full, which isn't a common thing for me usually.“