ERIK'S THE MERCEDES KID

7 N Front St, Yakima
(509) 965-9193

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lisa kane

The homemade salsas and tortillas make the difference between their tacos being good to soooo good! Great service, good prices, atmosphere is okay, could use some color and maybe background music. But the food is authentic and so good.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Eric Rachner

Me and a couple of pals took the long way home from Oregon so we could stop here, and holy smokes - the chile relleno, the tamales, and the birria tacos are all absolutely off the hook. The proprietor is delightful and friendly, the dining room is spotless, and the prices better than reasonable. Absolutely worth the detour!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tamales, Birria Tacos De Asada, 2 Tamales

Rand Jacob

I ordered two beef tacos and a cola and it was awesome. I really enjoyed it. If you pass by Yakima you have to try this place out.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Bonnie Shields

Best burrito ever. Seriously- the Birra burrito with all the goodies was probably one of the best burritos I have ever had, and I've had a lot of burritos! And it was HUGE. Homemade tortillas...! Completely worth it. Highly suggest. The woman who served us was the sweetest as well.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sarah Keortge

Best tortillas ever! We both had the chile relleno and it was so moist and delicious with just the right amount of cheese. Staff are warm and welcoming.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Trisha Pearsall

My friend and I came here today. I got the tamales 5/5 stars; so moist and yummy.
My friend got the sopito and he enjoyed it.

I also really liked their horchata.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Arjun A

They use FRESH, handmade flour tortillas for their burritos. You can really taste the difference!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Eric Krauskopf

Outstanding, one of the best tacos I’ve ever had. If, like me, you have trouble finding this place, it’s now called “Mercedes and family.” Their menu is simple, but everything sounded great. I had the big burrito supreme, and it was massive. Delicious beef shanks, and the tortilla was so good I could’ve eaten it plain.
In a town full of great options for tacos, this one really stands out.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

John Malin

Place was clean. Food was fantastic. Erik was very friendly and personable. I highly recommend trying this place if you haven't.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Asada Tacos

Lydia Gonzalez

Lovely, family owned, local restaurant with authentic homemade food and they go above & beyond with customer service!

Danae Cardenas

Amazing service, owners go above and beyond! Everything made from scratch (and you can taste the difference for sure!) and delicious! As a Cali native, I was so pleasantly surprised and impressed! We got the taco plate (they're huge!) and the sopita plate (again...huge!), with tamales to go. There's nothing like freshly handmade tortillas. Just visiting but definitely recommend eating here, multiple times! Thanks, Erik! Such a pleasure!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Enchiladas, Menu, Burrito, 2 Tamales, Big Burrito, Taco, Carne Asada Tacos, Sopito Meal

Mark Spencer

Great little cafe near the old train station. Simple food, prepared well and filling portions.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Supreme Taco Asada Taco

Emmanuel Sanchez (Manny)

I grew up eating authentic homemade Mexican food made in the traditional abuelita way, about as Mexican as can get, so when I eat Mexican food outside of my house, it's hard for me to be impressed. Well, Erik definitely does it.His food is food is far and away the best Mexican food in town, and it's not even close. This is really authentic homemade Mexican food like it should be. The flavors are bold, flavorful, and full of goodness no matter the food, and I've had them all. Erik himself is as amazing as his food, and he makes every eating experience memorable with his amazing personality.Do you want real, authentic Homemade Mexican food made the right way? This is the only place in Yakima to get it. Anything less than 5 stars is a travesty to the deliciousness and authenticity of the food served here. Do I recommend this place? Without hesitation, you will not regret it.The only downside is that Erik roots for Chivas, but other than that him and the restaurant as good as they come.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Enchiladas, Birria Tacos De Asada, Consome, Torta, 2 Tamales, Taco, Chicken Echiladas, Carne Asada Tacos

Ricardo Lopez Yancor

I really like their food and their customer service is like few places I have found in Yakima, one of the few places that inspires me to tip.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Naomi Paul

The food is always so YUMMY! The service is great. Erik just chats it up with all the customers and makes the place feel comfortable. I love going there!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Birria Tacos De Asada, 2 Tamales, Big Burrito

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