50 Best Mexican Restaurants in Tacoma

“Our first time here! And we’ve been eyeing Cactus for a while! Top notch service and food! Briana A was amazing and was so attentive! And the manager, I didn’t catch her name she was so sweet and welcoming, and gifted us a flan to try! It was amazing!!!“

“Very delicious food! Highly recommended!“

“Great Service Great Food Great Drinks“

“oh my goodness, the tacos were so delicious. i considered going back the same day! i got the al pastor, carne asada, and malibu tacos. the malibu taco was unlike anything I’ve had, the tortilla was so plush! i can tell they put a lot of care into the tacos and the ingredients are super fresh. the presentation was also amazing, with the four different sauces lined up.“

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

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

“We celebrated my daughter's 19th birthday here last night, and when I say everything was PERFECT, I mean it was perfect. The moment we stepped through the doors, the staff was awesome, the food amazing and the waterfront location added to an already beautiful atmosphere. We are very greatful to be treated like family on her special day and will be returning again and again.

The vampiritos, gorditas, all the salsa, burritos and enchiladas were incredible. And the guacamole was 😘 chefs kiss, wonderful.“

“It was excellent, but it is a Hispanic run location, and there is a huge menu. You can get lost unless you know what you're looking for. And 2 meals ( carne asada Burrito & Chicken Quesadilla with drinks came to almost $50 (before tip)“

“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!“

“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.“

“I was there with my husband and some friends it was an amazing beautiful place very clean our waitress was esmeralda very sweet girl the food was great we definitely recommend this place for everyone we will definitely be back and all our friends and family“

“I almost don't want to tell anyone how good this place is as I don't want to share, but seriously... This is probably the best authentic Mexican food in the area. The carnitas are great. I seriously get three meals out of them. Dinner and two breakfasts (with added egg). But I don't think you can go wrong with anything on their menu.“

“Cheerful, clean environment, lots of variety on the menu, multiple vegetarian options, great staff, good value.“

“Great flavor kind workers.
I had 3, Asada, Chorizo, and Adobada.
Today chorizo took the prize with taking me to flavor town. The tortillas where hand made and made thick so if any extra juices salsa and lime gets thrown on there tbe tortilla will live“

“Awesome food, great staff, amazing prices. Stop everything and go here. Everything is so good! And the salsa bar is great too. I can’t pick a favorite dish. Today I ate the potato tacos and they were so good. I am slowly trying to order everything on the menu because everything is so delicious.“

“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.“

“One of the best experiences for Mexican I’ve had. Great service. Beautiful atmosphere yet prices are very reasonable. Food was all delicious. Good size portions. Might be my new favorite. I’ve never seen a taco that loaded before and only $2.50 at happy hour.“

“They have great Mexican food.“

“exelente servicio todo muy sabroso 100%recomendado.“

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

“Excelente comida, muy buen servicio y el sabor auténtico mexicano!“

“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...“

“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.“

“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 .“

“Tried La Isabella and WOW, absolutely loved it.

I ordered the Taco De Asada and it was everything you hope for in a street taco: fresh, simple, and packed with flavor. The carne asada was incredibly tender and perfectly seasoned, and the onions and cilantro were balanced just right so every bite tasted clean and authentic.

The atmosphere made it even better: dark, cozy, and glowing with beautiful lights that make you want to stay awhile. And the staff? Genuinely warm and welcoming.

You can tell this is a place that cares about the food and the experience. I’ll definitely be back.“

“lots of food worth the price“

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

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

“Old man in the yellow truck can throw down in the kitchen..
I will warn you however if you're expecting quick food you'll be there chillin for a few minutes while uncle is making your food up there.
The tacos where good but not very impressive.
I will however recomend the coconut lemonade“

“always friendly great variety of menu items“

“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.“

“We absolutely LOVE this place! I cannot recommend the torta oaxcaeña enough! Personally, I get adobada because that's my favorite choice of meat. It's so tender and flavorful. Ugh. Love. And the horchata is delicious. Seriously, this is a regular favorite of ours“

“Inexpensive but authentic Mexican food that is incredibly delicious. I highly recommend eating here!!“

“I’ve tried so many Mexican restaurants and this one was amazing!! We got the diced chicken gorditos and they were perfect with seasoned pico that made it even better! The birria tacos with dipping sauce was amazing and the carne asada plate had so much flavor with the beef really tender! Highly recommend!! Will be going back to try more things!“

“Best food truck around!! We have been following them around town as they moved from place to place. Great enchiladas! Great service!“

“Simply the best Mexican food I've had since I left Texas!

This is a great restaurant with great food! We had the Street Tacos and the Steak Fajitas and both were really good and the portions were very generous. We had to take a out half of it home in a to go box! We washed our meal down with their Cadillac Margaritas, which were also excellent.

The atmosphere was colorful and comfortable. All the staff were friendly and attentive.

We'll be back!“

“great drinks food. family owned.“

“Food was most excellent Staff was very friendly“

“very good food and service“

“The best roast lamb consommé & Barbicoa in Tacoma area and Oaxacan style tamales wrapped in banana leaves with delicate masa dough & can choose chicken & mole, the real deal & so moist unlike others I have had in corn husks . The cafe is rustic & only open 3/4 days a week & often has hand lettered sign, feel like I am in Oaxaca eating the large lamb broth consommé with garbanzos & vegetables & lamb barbicoa cooked in a brick lined pit with banana leaves— & the homemade flan, oh my! Family operated, Louis & Ruth & a sister in law cooks the flan in her home & you are lucky if any is left by noon on weekends. Did I mention the homemade Mexican hot chocolate made in the chocolate pitcher. & wooden tool like in Oaxaca? And the fruit Frescas made in the summer— watermelon! I am ordering dozen Tamales for pickup Christmas Eve & a large 10 inch Flan & serving homemade salad with arugula & sliced apple with walnuts & blue cheese & a light dressing of olive oil & Dijon mustard & lemon.“

“Good food and vibes but expensive.“

“These are some of the best tacos around!“

“this spot has been a part of Tacoma since the mid to late 90's the food has always been great and the prices have always been reasonable for what you get.“

“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!“

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“Love this place.However, there tonight and my order was incorrect. I think it's just due a communication gap. Just think it would be nice to have someone taking your order to understand a lil more english. Nothing against the order taker as she is very nice. But you can tell she's uncomfortable with english.I'll be back though!“

“Bad ass. Absolutely gonna save in my favs. The flavors are as I remember them in Phoenix. And Mexico.
Service was so polite. Super CLEAN. I was by my self.
Dodging traffic on a Friday after some certification classes. And other business. Bought the guacamole from The Back Store same with the pico de gallo.
Got myself a chicken quesadilla and chips came for free.
However I ordered bottle this knowing I'm going to take it with me anyway for future use.
As a white man. Super friendly and how kind everybody was.

Will definitely return.“

“I love this taco truck, it's so delicious and authentic ? I'm not Hispanic by no means but I feel like this is the real deal lol if your a local and want some good food I suggest you go try this place. I did and I have no regrets!“

“This place recently changed and for the better! The service improved. They bring food to the table now. The salsa bar is now active and stocked up. The folks have turned over a new leaf.

I’ve stopped here for a long time because of the food value but they have seriously stepped up their game. Bravo!“

“LA PERLA DEL MAR DE TACOMA TE INVITA A PROVAR..SUS MARISCOS DEL MAR ATU PALADAR..CON JAIME BELTRAN..Y SU TOQUE MAGICO AL MARISCO.Y SIN FALTAR TUS CERVEZAS BIEN FRIAS EL SERVICIO AL MILLON..SIMPLEMENTE PARA TI. CHUPIS ENCONTRÓLES CHAUU...“