Carnitas Michoacán may have taken the crown as my favorite Mexican food in Seattle. They have everything you could ever want at a Mexican restaurant, and many that you've probably never tried before. I knew going in that I had to try their carnitas, but it was the other dishes that impressed me the most. The quesabirria was top notch. If you haven't had one before, it's as if a quesadilla and a taco had a beautiful baby - and the tortilla is dipped in the sauce that the meat is cooked in. The cheese is plentiful and delicious, it's a blanket that I've to take a nap in. I was a bit thrown off by the chunks of birria, most places shred it up. But I would say that it was much more juicy than the shredded version, I was blown away. This comes with some awesome roasted jalapeños and onions. The carnitas taco was excellent. For a street taco, they load it up with meat. It's a very traditional taco, so just carnitas, onions, and cilantro on a tortilla. But if you have the opportunity to eat here you should, they have an extensive taco bar with everything you need. The star of the show for me was the tostada de camarón. You just don't get them like this elsewhere in Seattle. Shrimp, mango, jalapeño, and avocado are all diced up to provide even distribution on a crunchy tostada. It's an exquisite bite every time. And there's a sweet sauce on it that makes the whole dish blend together so well. Carnitas Michoacán is a MUST visit if you're in the area. There's also a little market and carnicería next door that has some incredible food if you're making Mexican dishes at home, or if you just want some massive chicharrones. read more

Carnitas Michoacan - Tostada de camarón - Tacos Near Me - Seattle, Washington

A small Mexican spot with a pretty large menu of options. Ambiance inside is super casual, with bull riding playing on their tvs haha. I was craving some tacos, so came in to try their carnitas and al pastor tacos. You order at the counter and find a seat. The tacos came out quickly too. Both the Al pastor and carnitas were very delicious. A bit on the salty side though. I did very enjoy their salsa bar which helped tone down the saltiness. Overall, a solid spot for some Mexican fare. Big plus for their expansive menu and solid pricing. read more

Carnitas Michoacan - Al pastor and carnitas tacos - Tacos Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Do not order carnitas plate or any carnitas dish on Monday at all, AVOID!!! Carnitas are dried and really salty. read more

Carnitas Michoacan - Carnitas plate $22 dlls - Tacos Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I was craving mexican food and this was recommended to me. They have decent seating inside. Parking was a little difficult. Found some street parking about a block away. Walking to it wasn't an issue. Got a chance to try a number of things: Carnitas tacos (4): Their carnitas is moist and tender. I feel like it could use a little more crisp but the flavor was good and it was moist. Consome (5): Had to call this out separately. You do have to buy it separately as it doesn't come automatically with any birria, but its really good. Quesabirria tacos (5): OMG! Yes! Get the consome with it and dunk it! Birria was succulent and flavorful. Shell was crispy. Eat it fresh! Al pastor burrito (5): I honestly wasn't expecting much but their Al Pastor is amazing! Good chunks, moist, tender, flavorful. Delicious! Carnitas burrito (4): All their burritos seem to come with rice n beans inside which was good. Just depends on the meat you want to get with it. Chorizo burrito (4.5): Their chorizo is pretty good. I had to give the edge to the al pastor, but the chorizo is a super close second. I hear they make their tortillas fresh by hand which makes all the difference. It's super soft and really just makes everything really good. Their salsa is pretty good as well. They did have a lot of different hot sauces to try at each table, but honestly their homemade salsa added the best flavor. Overall, it was a pretty pricey meal. I'd generally complain about that but the food was just so good, I was willing to eat the cost. We'll likely return for the next craving. read more

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My goodness, this is probably the best tacos/Mexican restaurant in Seattle. I habe tried most dishes and they all hit the spot. Obviously the carnitas taco is a must. The rest isnt too bad either. If you're a little adventurous, you should try the tripe and lengua. It taste better than you think. They're always busy when I go but dont worry, their service is pretty quick. I love a good mom and pop restaurant. This place became my comfort food now. read more

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After all my many bad reviews and dining experiences with Seattle Mexican food, I can confirm that I am finally satisfied, no ecstatic about Carnitas Michoacan. I am obsessed with the place and find myself dreaming about the carnitas when I'm not there. Get the carnitas plate! When I come here, it's like I've been transported back to L.A. I don't even feel like I'm in Seattle anymore when I'm here. The service is decent and quick. Your walk up to the counter, order your food, and the server brings it to your table. There is a salsa bar available. The green avocado one is hot, but also the best. There is also salsa macha on table. Eating here is like eating being back home in CA. I never thought such a place existed in Seattle, but I was told that for the better Mexican food, travel south. This is a family style place. The times I went there were always little kids running around playing but no one minded. Totally fine to bring your kids. My only two critiques are the parking and chile relleno. Parking here, like in most of Seattle sucks. There is parking along side the building, but its always full, so you have to find a spot on the street in the neighborhood behind the restaurant. The chile relleno here is good and made correctly, unlike so many other places in Seattle. My only issue is that they serve it dry with a thick white sauce on the side for dipping. I prefer mines to be saucy with a red sauce, but these two things will not keep me away. Minor issues for an amazing place. read more

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I don't know if it's because it's hard to find a great Mexican food spot in Seattle. that when I try one as good as this place, I think it's better than it actually is. Regardless, I think this place is good and I recommend it. I mean, I've been blessed to have lived in California and have had a plethora of different taquerias available to me so I feel like I have a gauge of good Mexican food, or maybe that's null n void. I'll let you decide. Anyways, this place is awesome and the menu is straight forward with photos. I like photos. They take cash or card. Review is based only on the quesabirrieria and the burritos. Quesabirrieria, pair it with the consome for the complete experience. I like to dunk the quesabirrieria in the consome. I like to lather it with spoonfuls of consome. I like to follow each bite with a sip of it. Get ready for a messy time and a good time. Burritos are classic. It's just the right ratio of rice, meat and other accoutrements. It's definitely filling. I like to throw on salsas and curate each bite as well. I'll cycle between the many salsas offered at the self service salsa bar. Salsa bar has Avocado Salsa Verde Spicy guajillo salsa(I think) Lime wedges Sliced radishes Cucumbers Also if you get a drink like horchata or one of their juices. The serving size is huge. You'll be surprised and definitely thinking, "I got my money's worth on this". Sorry for the long winded passionate review and hope you enjoy this place as much as I do. read more

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I came here during lunchtime. There is free street parking nearby but is very difficult to get a spot. If you are driving, I would plan some extra time to park. The restaurant is a couple blocks away from the Beacon Hill light rail station. Staff are really friendly. I've ordered different burritos from here several times and plan to come back. Food here is very tasty and authentic. There is a lot of indoor seating here. read more

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Awesome spot! Moving here from Southern California, good Mexican food has been hard to find. This place was delicious! Big menu, friendly staff and the vibes were great. Will be back for sure. read more

It's been tough finding a good Mexican restaurant after moving here from Southern California. This place has a large menu with delicious, flavorful dishes, and definitely meets expectations! Service was friendly. And the place was busy!! For good reason. Will definitely return again. read more

The Carnitas Plate is one of the best plates of food I've had (anywhere) in a really long time.

This place is soo good. It reminds me of being in the mission district in SF. I believe it's a family owned restaurant and it's great to see the diversity of Beacon Hill eating here. I often see families, construction workers, and students of all ages with their friends. The staff are really professional and wear hair nets. You can see your food grilled fresh and it's an open kitchen so you know the quality of ingredients when you see it. This is where I get my chicken fajita and love the tenderness and crisp edges of the fillet cut in pieces. The sides are nice and don't taste like they are out of a box. I love the carne asada and the many other offerings they have. Salsa bars are my favorite and it's harder to find in Seattle. You may randomly see someone selling random things outside and you multiply this by 30 and you're back in the mission district. The Tienda next door has good stale Mexican pan dulce. They taste the same as red apple. Kinda comforting and hit or miss if they are fresh. I get to practice my Spanish while buying flan and tres leches cake for desert while listening to old boleros. Prices reflect Seattle inflation. They could be cheaper but $20 for an entree with tax and tip is the norm now. Totally worth it. Maybe $24 with the stale pan dulce and the desert. On a summers evening I walk to the 36 bus stop people watching with a full belly read more

This is quickly going to become my new favorite place to stop in for a snack. WOW just wow for "taste of Mexico" The friendly staff, speed and quality of ingredients... wow so freaking good. I am willing to fast for a whole day just to get these tacos for dinner, wow. read more

Carnitas Michoacan - Carnivores tacos, best ever - Tacos Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Really good tacos! How can you say no to fresh tortillas?? Would highly recommend eating there since I got my tacos to go and the meat wasn't as tender. Still good after traveling 20 min back home though. Love the unlimited salsa bar. One odd thing, they only let you order shrimp tacos in sets of 3 so didn't get to try but hopefully next time when I'm more hungry. Will be back! read more

Carnitas Michoacan - Tacos Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Always a good vibe here and amazing food el menudo is only served on the weekends so you know it's fresh read more

Carnitas Michoacan - Menudo - Tacos Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Pretty good Mexican restaurant in Seattle, where I found to be lacking good quality ones, spoiled by being from SoCal. I went here for takeout and saw that this place is fairly busy to dine-in, but had a few empty tables. For me, I tried the taco plate which you can choose 3 tacos but I opted to get one more, as well as chips and salsa. The 4 tacos I got were carnitas, asada, al pastor, and tripa. The food is good if you order the right things, as there were a few misses to what I got. I really enjoyed the carnitas taco, that's for sure. It's in the name of the restaurant, so I am not surprised. The asada taco was also good, but the tripa was okay and the al pastor meat was so dry like cardboard. So I can't give my overall experience a 5 stars. The rice and beans were pretty good, but I personally would just order only carnitas tacos if I come back again, for the value. The chips and salsa were standard, and I liked the salsa here more than the salsa they give with the tacos. The chips were twice cooked so it was especially crispy, and I liked that. They do give a lot more chips than salsa, but I don't mind good value. Overall, takeout was fairly quickly and ordering in advance meant I got to pick it up right away and it didn't sit too long in the pick up area. Food overall is fresh, and I'd recommend this place as long as you order the right dishes! read more

Carnitas Michoacan - Taco plate, chips and salsa - IG @bougiefoodieboi - Tacos Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Stopped in for a solo dinner this week after work and the guy at the counter was pleasant. I ordered the Al Pastor taco plate ($14.99), meat was flavorful, loved the grilled onions and they have a delicious slightly spicy green sauce at the condiment bar that paired great with the tacos. Parking on beacon hill can be a pain but for authentic tacos I would come back. I've heard their birria is top tier, I will have to try next time. read more

Carnitas Michoacan - Al Pastor Taco Plate $15.99 - Tacos Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I've been wanting to try this place and there's no better reason to when friends get to celebrate a birthday together. Firstly, parking is on the street, which I luckily didn't have trouble finding a spot onto the side of the building. After you enter, you order in the front and then they'll bring the food out to you. Service was good, presentation was good, and food was even better. Food portion was decent, it was enough to feed you. Food tasted flavorful and fresh. Overall, good experience and will be back. read more

Carnitas Michoacan - Enchiladas - Tacos Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Prior review was recommended the tacos, so we got a taco plate and three additional tacos to share. We were impressed with taco! Carnitas (5/5 stars) as phenomenal as other reviewers suggested, Al pastor (4/5 stars for me but my husband voted 5/5 stars), asada (5/5 stars), lengua (5/5 stars - my husband was thrilled, but I did not try it because I never like lengua), and birria (5/5 stars - the best birria that we have had in Seattle city limits). It's a long trip for us, so we will not become regulars, but if we are in the area, we will be excited to come back! read more

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The food was great, fresh hand made corn tortillas came with the order. The carnitas were tender with plenty of flavor also the beers were nice and cold. The service was quick and very professional, I highly recommend this place. Art Montejano USMC Retired El Cajon CA. read more

Carnitas Michoacan - Carnitas Plate - Tacos Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Really delicious tacos! Growing up in Southern California, I would say these are pretty standard but good quality. However, these are amazing for Seattle's standards! I will admit, I'm not normally a carnitas fan... but they make it really well here! They add chicharron, which adds a whole new level of flavor. The tortillas were also pretty good quality! Thin, soft, but still sturdy to keep all the meat in place. I definitely recommend! You also can't go wrong with ordering the lengua. Tender and flavorful morsels of beef tongue. Add some salsa verde on top? I was really enjoying these! read more

Carnitas Michoacan - Lengua & Carnitas Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This place is FANTASTIC, the food is sooo good. We ended up here one night and we loved it. If you wanna try real authentic Mexican flavors the place is here, try something different it will not disappoint. We had these and multiple times hands down best I've had in a long time. Worth a trip to this counter order restaurant. The first night the tamales were out, so that means they had to be so good, so we came back early a few days later and they had them! Worth the wait so good. Roberto was very attentive and very helpful in assisting us to choose the right dish for us. Will definitely be back. read more

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Dear Carnitas Michoacan, Thank you for bringing me joy on a 'Taco Friday' after my knee surgery on Taco Tuesday...even though you didn't answer your phone so we could pre-order you provided an amazing carne asada taco for my partner and a great vegetarian burrito for me. One thing...I found only one bean...literally, one bean, on 1/2 of the burrito, and no cheese, then the other, many beans and some cheese on the other half. It was a surprise as to what I got, which was enthralling, but would have rather it have been an even consistency. Ps...loved the lettuce/carrot/corn combo xxo, will be back, Liana read more

Love this place. The best carnitas in Seattle and really good prices. It's a very casual place that's run by nice folks. It's got a great salsa bar too. Not sure if it's operated by the folks who run the Mercado next door but it's terrific too. read more

AUTHENTIC AF This place got the best Mehicano food, I promise yall they don't disappoint My go to is the chicken & shrimp crema plate with flour tortillas, refried beans & mexican rice My other go to is the quesa birria tacos w/ consome with refried beans & mexican rice, absolutely delicious!!!! This place is the best Mexican food Ive had since moving here in 2017 from Southern California read more

Good food ,, clean place , good service Quesabirrias and consome Were pretty good , read more

Súper rico todo y muy amables todos, el ambiente es el mejor ya que es tranquilo y bonito

Ordered a carnitas burrito to go and the meat part was just mostly fat Other items were good but as this is my go to order, not going back. read more

Carnitas Michoacan - Carnitas burrito was just mostly filled with fat (pile at bottom) instead of lean shredded pork. - Tacos Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Highly recommend it was delicious carnitas and homemade tortillas 5 stars for sure. Muy ricas carnitas y tortillas recién hechas esta muy bien 5 estrellas sin duda read more

get the stew! (Caldo del Res the last time i visited this restaurant I saw someone else eating this really decadent looking stew. Today I was primed. Too late for my normal lunch, I was hungry and ordered the stew to go. I watched them prepare my food and after a bit, the guy said, sorry, i'm waiting on the tortillas. Yes, they were MAKING the tortillas there while I was waiting. THey gave me a big bag full of stuff which i promptly took home to eat. Inside was a big container with giant chunks of meat, potatoes, carrot, chayote and a chunk of corn on the cob. In addition, there was some nicely seasoned rice in a separate container, as well as a little baggy full of cilantro and onions and a lime. And the amazing tortillas. The food was excellent. The portion was large. i definitely recommend this dish and this restaurant. THey are always nice to me when I come in. read more

4.5 Stars An authentic, no frills Mexican spot in Seattle - so difficult to come by :) and they HAND MAKE their own tortillas! Chicken Fajitas ($15.99) Guacamole & Chips - super fresh chunky guacamole QuesaBirria Tacos ($4.99 each) with COnsomme ($3.99) - Consome could have been chunker and the tacos could have had more filling but flavor was good. Love the hot sauce options on every table and the fresh homemade salsa bar. Good amount of seating and friendly staff. Order at the counter and grab a number for your table. read more

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YUMMMM. Was looking for a birria taco place near Mercer Island and google led us here with 1k+ reviews. We got a Birria taco and several chicken, pork, and steak tacos. The tacos were pretty standard. They have a fun salsa bar where you can get as much salsa as your heart desires. The Birria taco was super super tasty. Juicy meat, cheese, and the shell was nicely seasoned and lightly crispy. They don't have A/C but the fans work. Service was friendly. Casual dining vibes. Fun for a quick bite and tasty, must get their Birria! read more

Carnitas Michoacan - Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Where oh where have you been Carnitas Michoacan?! Or more accurately, where have I been?!?! Under a rock. That's where. This is the most legit burrito and tacos I've had in Seattle. Even including some of the trucks I've tried. It just tastes so good and hits the spot here. And the man who helped me at the register was so happy and friendly, it was awesome. Birria tacos with consome: so so so flavorful!! Packed with meat and comes with grilled onions and jalapeno. I like to throw some of that on there, squeeze some lime on, throw some salsa in and dip in the consome and then take a shot of that meat broth to follow. YES. Carnitas burrito: I don't typically order carnitas as my protein, but thought I better because of the name of the restaurant. So glad I tried this, so porky and flavorful. Went great with all the things at their salsa bar and this burrito was stuffed! I wish I got a second one to eat for breakfast. Heh Overall, I'll be back. Duh. read more

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I was in town visiting, and this place was nearby! Very thankful we came! I got the taco plate with no beans with lengua and Al pastor and it was delicious! There's a little sauce bar with avocado salsa, pico de gallo, and red and green salsa! The salsas weren't super spicy since I only put a little in each but the tacos were delicious! It was a little pricey than what I'm used to but it's worth it! If you're in the Seattle area and are craving some good tacos definitely stop by! The service was very fast and they were able to sub out the beans for more rice which I appreciated! Inside they have a good amount of tables as well as connecting to the minimart next door! read more

Carnitas Michoacan - Taco Plate $12.99 - Tacos Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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As a California native, my standard for Mexican food is pretty high. Fortunately, this spot did not disappoint. All my tacos were juicy and full of flavor and the salsas added a nice quick. I appreciate the quick service and that there is a lot of seating available. read more

Carnitas Michoacan - Tacos Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great tacos and the menudo (on the weekends) and Caldo De Res is always a hit. Tacos are kind of pricey but still one of go to spots when im craving tacos. read more

The quesobirria tacos were the bomb! I'll be back for sure. Papaya Aqua Fresca was just okay, my bad for ordering because I just should have known. Boys got the horchata, and said it was the best drink they ever had. read more

I'm from California so I've been looking for a good taco spot and I think I've found my go-to. The quality here is clear step above places like Señor Taco and El Riconsito. The salsa, the birria, the tripas, the al pastor, the vibes - all great. I originally came to this spot because several friends recommended it to me, and I think it'll be my go-to recommendation to other friends looking for good tacos. read more

If you are ever craving Mexican Food please go to Carnitas Michoacan. They always satisfy my Mexican craving, especially with this Taco plate. The taco plate comes with three tacos with your choice of meat, I usually get the asada alongside rice and beans. The tortilla is just so soft and pairs so well with the grilled asada. The rice and beans are perfectly cooked and add so much flavor and depth to the tacos. Although it is a simple meal I believe if a place can do its simplest meals well then there other dishes are also just as good. Everyone is so kind and there is always tons of seating for you to enjoy your food. read more

Carnitas Michoacan - THE TACO PLATE - Tacos Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Carnitas Michoacán is one of the best taco places in the area. As of this review, their tacos are $3.19 each, but they are hefty things, with a generous amount of meat each. I went a little overboard ordering 5 tacos last time, but probably should've just done 3! I have tried their asada, pastor, chorizo and carnitas. Honestly, all the meats were very flavorful and delicious, but the star of course, was the carnitas. Oh boy, that carnitas is the real deal - super tender, super unctuous and oh so rich. There's a few crispy bits per taco as well. You definitely need that squeeze of lime and a nice salsa (of which they have plenty) to cut that richness. I left full and happy, and can't wait until the next time I make it down there. read more

Carnitas Michoacan - Carnitas, Asada, Pastor, Chorizo Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Seattle, Washington