ask for creamy serrano sauce, you won't be sorry. they gave me an extra sauce to try as well when i asked for it as a treat.

Went to Carmelo's Tacos on a hungry whim and ended up being so pleasantly surprised. The tortillas are freshly made and absolutely delicious and you can immediately taste the difference. They accidentally messed up part of our taco order, but the staff was incredibly kind about it. Not only did they quickly fix it, they also gave us an extra taco for free as an apology Totally unnecessary but very appreciated and such a nice gesture. Everything we ordered was delicious. The pollo burrito was flavorful and satisfying, the carne asada tacos were tender and packed with flavor, and the quesadilla had the perfect meat-to-cheese ratio. Yum!! I wish I lived in Seattle for many reasons but late night Carmelo runs is on that list. read more

We went on a Friday evening and ordered right before the crowd hit. It got a little crazy with the line to the door, but they got orders out in a timely manner. We could tell it was going to be good with how busy they were! We were able to snag some tables to sit at inside. The food was so delicious. Quesabirria was on point. The burritos were filled with good stuff. The crispy shrimp taco special was awesome. We can definitely see why they are so popular! read more

Carmelo's Tacos - Crispy shrimp tacos special w all beans - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I have been coming to Carmelo's tacos for a while now I can never get tired of eating here. I even brought my family and they absolutely fell in love my top favorite to get is their Birria tacos with consome. They are so flavorful and they are full of meat you can get them with cheese or without cheese, crispy or soft either way they are delicious dip them into the consome for an extra kick. Their salsa Verde is my absolute favorite to pair with tacos de Asada they also have ice cream and churros tortas, burritos even breakfast items. I highly recommend everyone checks them out. Everyone here is always so friendly such great service you receive very clean and makes you wanna stay and eat more. read more

Carmelo's Tacos - Quesabirria (Soft) - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Super busy, but these ladies crank out the delicious food in no time at all... and worth the wait! I had the mushroom tacos- to die for! My daughter had the carnitas tacos- she loved them. We shared the queso- we both love queso and it was prob the best queso we've had in a lonnng time! 10/10!! read more

Carmelo's Tacos - Mushroom tacos - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Ordering through ubereats here was the worst experience ever. We were given an ETA for pick up and showed up on time. There was no clear line for online orders or ordering in person and the environment was chaotic and unorganized. I told the gentleman my name for the order and he said we're still working on it while walking away from me. I was told to step aside and waited over 30 minutes as I watched other folks order and grab their food in a timely manner. After some time, my food that was sitting on a shelf was given to me. Upon coming home and opening my food, I found that it was lukewarm and nearly cold. In addition to that, my order was wrong. Their phone number does not work so I had to come back in person to communicate their errors. They remade my food and gave me free chips and guacamole, but that doesn't change the fact that I wasted over 60 minutes of waiting and driving back and forth for a simple order of tacos. An incredibly frustrating experience for food that I actually like and enjoy eating. read more

Carmelo's can get busy sometimes, but I didn't have issues finding a seat this time (6pm on a thursday). There are two locations, but this is the one with indoor seating (which i prefer). The interior is clean + the food comes out very fast. I usually get the carne asada quesadilla to share and then al pastor tacos. The quesadilla comes with salsas and sour cream and comes nicely toasted & I love the pineapples in the al pastor tacos. read more

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Avoid this location at all costs if you are dining in or coming in person for takeout. It's basically a front for DoorDash orders and the poor staff there are overwhelmed by the crushing number of DoorDash orders and they literally ignore in-store orders until you start pestering them after waiting for 45 minutes and not seeing your food. Shame on the management for creating such stressful working conditions for the line cooks and front staff there. read more

I love coming here for the quesa birra. The quesa birria tacos are tasty and have a good meat ratio. I've tried both the crispy and soft tortilla versions, and I'd recommend the soft tortilla quesa birria. They have a slight crunch to them and are wayyy less oily than the crispy version. There are around 7 tables indoors and a couple outdoor tables. I've never had trouble finding a place to sit and eat, but if you happen to arrive during a rush, there may not be seating! read more

Carmelo's Tacos - Crispy quesabirra - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Looked it up since we saw it on IG as a recommendation. There is a couple locations including a walk up window. We were very excited to try the food! The lobby was clean and organized. Lots of menu options Unfortunately everything is sold separately, salsas,sides... was disappointed or maybe I'm not used to paying for salsa with tacos Meats were a little to salty, not enough protein in the tacos or burrito Loved the fresh tortillas tho. Service was speedy Not to friendly read more

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Pretty solid Mexican food tonight for dinner. Got two chicken tacos, one carne asada, and one sliced beef. All were delicious and tasted pretty authentic. Price wise after the horchata was added it was $25 per person so definitely a bit pricey since I probably can get two entire chipotle meals for the price of this one. Good and efficient service during a busy dinner though so definitely a place that's worth trying! read more

Carmelo's Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The food was very good. I think the best tacos in Seattle that I've tried. There's also a self serve salsa bar. They charge a dollar for extra limes. This location does take awhile to make your order though. read more

Carmelo's Tacos - Bean and rice - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Great tacos! Their tortilla is thick and soft. Each taco is decently big, slightly in the pricier side. I got the mushroom taco and the steak/pork taco. I thought the mushroom taco was quite juicy and yummy, and I would recommend it. read more

Carmelos Tacos is a fairly solid taco restaurant, but I didn't think it was particularly exceptional. I came here with a fairly large group oon a weekend for lunch ordered the quesaburrias. They were able to make the food fairly quickly. The quesaburrias were nice and crunchy, and packed with nice gooey cheese. They came and came with 2 different salsas which i liked. They quesaburrias however were flavorful, but really oily. Overall, maybe I'll come back if I'm around but I probably won't be dying to do so. read more

10/10 EVERYTIME! Feel late to the party as I am just now realizing I haven't written a review in the past! When Hispanic food in Seattle is nearly non existent! You cannot go wrong at Carmelo's! Strongly recommend the a Birriria Tacos!! read more

My first time trying Carmelo's :) Al Pastor Tacos 4.5/5 Delicious marinated pork with all of the toppings like onions, cilantro, and pineapple! Carne Asada Tacos 3.5/5 I'll be honest, these didn't taste amazing to me. It tasted like salty beef. But not in a good way. I think the seasoning (not salt) needs to be stronger because it just tasted overly salty. Horchata 3/5 I LOVE Horchata but this wasn't good to me. It was very powdery and had a flavor felt off. The BEST Horchata I've ever had was at Tony's Tacos in Sacramento CA. Overall, not a bad experience. Glad to have tried this place. read more

Carmelo's Tacos - Al Pastor & Carne Asada Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Best tacos is the area. The food was delicious and full of flavor. The employees were super helpful and nice. Can't wait to be back in Seattle to visit this restaurant again! read more

Carmelo's Tacos - Tacos Campechano - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This place does not disappoint! I LOVE their quesabirrias. It's even bigger and better now. Very tasty and delicious. I wish they added more consume. The service is good. The food didn't take long to make. The restaurant is authentic with Mexican. Highly recommend coming here! read more

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Consistently good food coupled with a friendly, helpful staff makes this an excellent lunch or dinner choice. The environment is welcoming as it is simple in design. read more

Great taco place serving other Mexican cuisine like tortas, sandwiches, burritos, etc., that is located near Ba Bar, Seattle U and a Boon Boona Coffee. Great service and open interior space with plenty of tables. Recommended! read more

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I love coming here for their crispy quesabirrias!!! One order comes with three tacos stuffed with lots of cheese and birria (Mexican marinated beef) and served with a side of dipping broth, hot sauce, and avocado sauce. The meat is super tender and flavorful and I love that I always get a nice cheese pull when I bite into the taco. Service is always quick and friendly. They can get pretty busy and sometimes it's hard to find a seat because there are only 7-8 tables. There is also self serve water. I would definitely recommend this spot if you're ever craving tacos and in the area! read more

Carmelo's Tacos - Crispy Quesabirria and Al Pastor Quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

If you're looking for affordable (in terms of seattle prices) and really good mexican food come here! The portions are also pretty big and filling. I was very impressed as it's been awhile that I've had 10/10 food. For the torta they used banh mi bread which was soft. Meat was perfectly seasoned, flavorful sauce, ratio of meat to veggies-- perfect! What I love especially is that they include pineapple in their food which makes each bite sweet and juicy! 7/6/24 cost // tacos: $3.5 per one burritos and tortas: $11 read more

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I ordered the asada tacos and the Al pastor. The asada and the guacamole were way too salty. It wasn't even enjoyable. The Al pastor was pretty bland too. The only thing I thought was solid is the tortilla and the portion. Overall, I do not recommend. read more

Food was ok. I couldn't see the menu because it lettering is so small. So I think I order the wrong thing . Nothing special about the inside read more

Carmelo's Tacos - Taco Al Pastor - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I have tried the tacos and the burrito. The food came out fast and the burrito was filling and well packed. Both were solid options. I really enjoyed the red sauce and would ask for extra red sauce next time for take out. I would come back for dine in again next time. The space was clean and brightly lit. read more

Been wanting to try this place for a while and it's worth the hype! Quesabirria tacos were amazing. Churros were also delicious. Store is very clean and has a lot of tables. Wish there outdoor seating as well. Parking does suck and is only street. Worth it though. read more

Carmelo's Tacos - Quesabirria (Crispy) - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My husband picked up a bunch of al pastor tacos for us to share while we spent our anniversary at Swedish because I just had a baby. I wanted my first postpartum meal to be something amazing and these absolutely hit the spot - very flavorful and juicy. This was also our first time ordering from here! We will definitely be back. read more

Standard order Crispy Birria Tacos + half & half rice & beans + guac & chips! Carmelo's is always on point! This is a walk up counter order situation. They also have online ordering. Even when it's packed, the crew here is super efficient at getting the orders out. I'm very happy to have Carmelo's in my hood! The food is delicious! Give the Serrano salsa a try if you like a little more spice. They are great at to go orders!! read more

Their other location In Cap Hill has quirk since it's located inside a grocery store, but this location is much neater with more seating AND parking. It isn't too far from their other location, but Google Maps identify this location as Central District. 3 tacos and a horchata will run you under $20 after tax + tip. This was a 2nd meal of the night as we were still hungry from the previous place, I'm sure if you ordered 5 tacos, that could easily be a filling meal instead of snack. The only taco that comes with pineapples are the al pastor tacos. We liked this place, but we all agree that we like Taco Chucki's better since they char their meat more. Tell me about your experience if you've been here or is going to after reading this review:) read more

Carmelo's Tacos - One of each, al pastor was probably the best since it came with pineapples. Love, @eatoutthao - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I'm slowly coming around to the fact that Seattle does have good Mexican food, but you have to know where to look. Carmelo's is probably the best example. My wife got the tacos and I snagged a few bites. All the meats used are fantastic. I believe the tortillas are homemade and it really shows. Their condiments are also fantastic. We didn't get to choose but got a smoky salsa roja. I would love to try the verde next visit. IMO, the burrito is actually the best item for me. It's a generous portion and also really well made. The requisite rice, beans and tortilla are top notch. A perfect match for the al pastor, although I would ask them to omit pineapple next time. It's the right move for the tacos, but not what I want here. Also love that Carmelo's short five minute walk from the Capitol Hill light rail station. Heads up there is no dining area at this location, so just think of it as a taco truck that doesn't move. read more

Carmelo's Tacos - assorted tacos - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Coming from SF, nothing can compare to Mission tacos. This is a Seattle staple but I haven't been wowed by any options here. The prices are pretty reasonable, but I would check out other places if you're craving Mexican flavors. read more

Carmelo's Tacos - Birria tacos - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I had heard of this place by my son who attends Seattle U, and I was there to watch his soccer game and I thought this was an opportunity to see if this place was really that good. Well, it indeed does live up to what he and his friends have been telling me. The food quality was extremely good and the way that each taco is freshly made and the sauce on the meat is just a bit thicker than everyone else's sauce and just the right amount of zip to give the flavor. The pricing was fitting of being near a college campus. When all restaurants seem to have much higher prices, Carmelos keeps the pricing to a reasonable level. My biggest problem was that after I ate a couple of tacos, I still wanted more. I know that I will be coming back for more softball games, and I need to explore the rest of the menu. This is definitely on my repeat/play again list. read more

Carmelo's Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Came here during a weekend afternoon and it was fairly busy. We were able to sit outside with our dog. I ordered 4 tacos to try all 4 of the meat options: chorizo, al pastor, chicken adobado and asada. My favorite was asada and the chicken. My husband ordered an al pastor burrito and enjoyed it. I would recommend coming here. read more

Carmelo's Tacos - Al pastor burrito - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I got the Jamaica and Quesabirria and was so good. It hit the spot after playing 3 hours of volleyball. Service was good and love the laid back ambience. They had a big tank of cold self serve water too. 5 stars. Only thing I don't like here is the burrito. read more

Carmelo's Tacos - Quesabirrias crispy. Sooo good - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

For reference, I got this for take out on Uber. We got 8 pollo tacos for $32. That's not including tip or service fees. The tacos were very filling! For 4, I was very full and could bust out the seams. Their sauces were for sure spicy, but so delicious. Something to be mindful of. Overall, yes definitely worth it and something to try if you're in the area. I wouldn't say it's the same as a tacqueria, but a little more elevated. I would come back again! read more

Love to see a brick & mortar location! One of the better taco / quick Mexican food spots around Seattle. Bright, clean interior. Delicious Al Pastor per usual. Friendly Staff. read more

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Love a casual, fast food mexican joint for those hurried lunches on busy days. Especially when the food is to die for. Ambiance is very casual. Just a few tables. You order at the counter. First, choose one from taco, torta, burrito, quesedilla or mulita. Next, choose your protein. They have two vegan options - Nopal & Mushroom. We ordered a taco and a mulita, each with a different vegan filling. The green and red sauce drizzled on the filling did the magic. Cactus and potatoes sauteed make a great combination. A burst of flavor with every bite. For the $ price, it was a lunch to relish and cherish! They also have different flavors of Jarritos and the usual coke and fanta. Great for quick bite on a work day! read more

5/10 lack of flavor Customer service was lacking tbh It'd be nice if they had fountain drinks available read more

Yummy tacos and dipping sauces that comes with it tastes really good. Was craving Mexican food, Just what I need on this rainy day. The food also came out pretty quick for takeout. I tried the asada tacos and the birria tacos. Both tastes pretty good. The sauce & meat texture of the birria tacos pairs pretty well together. And the asada tacos is a simple tacos that's easy to eat. Both tacos are well seasoned. I recommend them both. $25 for 3 birria tacos and 3 Asada tacos. Located next to SeattleU field. These are bad pictures my bad. read more

Carmelo's Tacos - asada Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Al Pastor Mulita 4/5: the pineapple is cut small so it can be intermingled into each bite. The tortillas were crispy and held all the ingredients well. The pastor was soft and flavorful with the pineapple wish there was a bit more meat. Mushroom Mulita 4/5: different flavor than the pork, good texture on mushrooms they don't cut the shroom too small. I was a bit confused with the beans in the Mulita. Twas cheesed up but could do more, neither were spicy despite having salsa so no spice friendly flavor. I hear the Birria tacos are really good so I'd def come back to try other menu items. read more

Carmelo's Tacos - Al Pastor and Mushroom Mulitas - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington