Love it!! I lived in Walla walla about 20 years ago and her food was the best! I raised my son on it. First time back to walla walla since I moved 20 years ago this weekend, found Dora and had the best meal of our entire trip! Thank you Dora!! read more

It doesn't get any more authentic than this! So far this has been the highlight of this road trip. Refried beans were on point. No Tex-Mex here. Home made corn tortillas, and avocado on the side. You're not going to believe this. $2.50 for my beans, $0.39 each for the tortillas, and $1.50 for the avocado! My meal cost about $5! Husband got a vegetarian burrito. Filled with rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, and avocado. His cost $6.99 and it was huge! I would come back to Walla Walla just to come to Dora's Deli to eat. Thank you to the park ranger who gave us this tip! read more

Dora’s Deli - Veggie Burrito - Grocery Near Me - Walla Walla, Washington

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Favorite mexican spot in Walla Walla. Always loved the quesadillas and tamales. Staff is super helpful and friendly and the prices aren't insane either. read more

The veggie tacos made at Dora's Deli are one of the most delicious dishes you can eat. They've even been featured in USA Today. A fast and friendly staff, Dora's Deli is always a treat. It's often swarming with customers during the lunch hour so I recommend going earlier or later in the afternoon. read more

Seriously the BEST and most AUTHENTIC Mexican I have ever had in the states. Every time we come to Walla Walla we have to visit. The food here is decently priced and it is DELICIOUS. This trip I had the asada street taco with beans and rice. It was friggen delicious... The tortillas (I ordered corn) are hand made and they withstand the taco. No falling apart. You get a heap of meat and the usual street taco toppings.... I also ordered me a big ol horchata which they make AMAZING. I live to visit Walla Walla (not just cuz my sister lives here) so I can't wait to come back and try more items on the menu from this place. It's a must try! read more

Their breakfast burrito was amazing. The burrito is very big and it will surely appease anyone's appetite. I enjoyed the fresh ingredients like the avocados, lettuce, and sliced tomatoes. Which complimented the seasoned rice and which every protein you go with. The staff greets you with a smile and prepares everything right in front of you. I will definitely come here again and recommend this eatery. read more

This place was great. Sometimes the term authentic Mexican food scares me. Not here though. Not too spicy. Enchiladas were fantastic. My wife had the fish taco and said it was good too. read more

A very interesting place. You can buy worms or you can buy great tacos. A local told us that this was a nation wide famous place. I could believe that it is. The store itself is pretty dingy, there were a couple flies but I didn't see any going into the food.The ladies there are making authentic Mexican food, although they are using a microwave to warm some things up. It's off the beaten track and it will take 15 minutes to get there from the closest winery. But it's worth it if you have the time. read more

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Some of the best Mexican food you'll ever find. Seriously. Don't be turned away by the name "Worm Ranch." The food is so good that you'll be making plans to come back before you're even finished with your current meal. Vegetarians: go for the veggie tacos, burrito, or a veggie huarache. Amazing! I personally either order two to three veggie tacos ($2.75 each) or one veggie huarache ($7). I'll get the medium sauce (the hot sauce is just too hot for my taste) and lime on the side. Sometimes I'll get a side of rice ($2) to compliment the tacos. Whatever you get, I'm sure you'll enjoy it! (Updated August 2011 to reflect a small increase in their prices) read more

Our annual wine touring visit to Walla Walla is always punctuated nicely mid-day with a visit to one of the taco trucks. This year we were referred here by one staff at one of the tasting rooms and it was...well unbeatable. The food is exceptional, fresh and very tasty. Unlike many Mexican joints that drown everything with too much sauce and a bucket of cheap cheese, here they use real Casa Fresco and they sprinkle on a little bit of a hard cheese that is kind of like Parmesan. I had my favorite dish, a Chili relleno, my wife had a chicken burrito, the other couple with us had enchiladas and tacos. All literally exploded with flavor and freshness. A great find, we will be back!!! read more

I love this place. Been here a couple of times an have never been disappointed starting with a friendly greeting as I enter and order, usually their beef burrito, to the tasty dish delivered to my table. The entire experience is just right. Friendly people, good food, and fair prices what more could you ask for read more

No. It's bad. You could pick any taco truck in Seattle and it'll be 1000% better. The tortillas were hard (see photo). The chicken was so bland. The beef was just as boring. The abadaba tasted like spicy deer turds (inedible). read more

Dora’s Deli - Grocery Near Me - Walla Walla, Washington

Holy cow, what a wonderful surprise this was! We were in W2 for a wine event and we wanted a quick lunch between wineries and we saw the great reviews, they deserve every one. Yup, it's a mexican joint inside a store that also apparently houses a bait shop. It's awesome. Not a fancy place: order at the counter, get your own fountain drinks, sit down on plastic chairs and they bring it to you. But oh man is it tasty. We lived in New Mexico for a long time and we have high standards for mexican food. This exceeded our standard; a couple weeks later and Cindy is still saying "Man I wish I could get another one of those..." If you're running around Walla Walla doing wine tasting, step away from the bar and get yourself to WWWR&TS! read more

This is the best Mexican food in town. They have amazing homemade corn tortillas, delicious salsa, and avocado. The workers are the friendliest you'll find in College Place. read more

This is definitely a little hole in the wall place with a mini-mart and diner all in one. Authentic Mexican food and it is fresh, local and delicious. It has it's local charms and many newspaper articles about the place hanging on the wall. There are two locations, one in Walla Walla and one in College Place. We went to the one in College Place and I had the enchiladas while the wife had the veggie tacos. Excellent choices and everything is fresh made. It is not the "best" I've personally had, however my wife lived in Mexico during college and I was raised on "home cooked" Mexican food. It's worth finding and trying!! And who doesn't love a good bait shop and worm ranch. read more

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Great, authentic food for such a low price! The ladies who work here are so nice and the Horchata is unbelievable! Will be back here next time we are in town! Highly recommended!!! :) read more

This is a true 10. Outstanding vegetarian taco. These are not street tacos consequently one was plenty for lunch. $2.99 for sheer pleasure. Worth a visit! read more

We are visiting from out of state and received a recommendation from a local to grab lunch at Dora's, and it hit the spot! The vegetarian taco was huge! Hubby had 4 different meat tacos to try to sample everything. We would have ordered the posole if we weren't so stuffed! The prices were very reasonable for the amount of food received. The fact that the deli is combined with a fishing bait shop brought back memories of childhood. The eating area was very clean and many framed pictures of awards received from various newspapers & magazines adorned the walls. If we lived in the area we would eat here often. read more

Dora’s Deli - Vegetarian taco - Grocery Near Me - Walla Walla, Washington

The food is really fresh, delicious and portions are generous. Home style authentic Mexican food that's very satisfying. The staff are great. The environment is simple, and not fancy. It's not particularly clean, but it's fine. There's no decor - it's literally in a bait shop. That being said, I would go again for sure! read more

I have only eaten their vegetarian tacos, but man are they the best damn tacos. i had to change up how i made my own tacos from watching them, their process is the best and it really shows. My mouth is watering just thinking about their food! read more

Favorite veggie burritos of all time....and trust me...I've eaten a lot of burritos in my life. Amazing, local favorite eatery.

This hole-in-the-wall Mexican deli is prized by locals and a staple in diet of the college students in town. Call in your order ahead to beat the wait at meal times. The food servings are big and reasonably priced. Their vegetarian burritos are the best I've ever had, and I know many students who joke they're going to take a special trip back to Walla Walla just to stop at this place. Seriously, people are die-hard fans of this place. I've never heard of a restaurant talked about as much as this place when I was there. Don't be put off by the name of the appearance of the place--you'll be coming back time and time again, and when you're out of town, wishing they had satellite eatery's nearby. I know I do. In fact, I'm currently trying to figure out how to imitate their burrito at home since I can't stop by anymore. I used to eat there 2-3x/week. USA Today Travel rated this deli as one of the top 15 places in the U.S. to get tacos: http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/destinations/2013/08/31/best-tacos/2749189/ read more

The Deli inside The Worm Ranch has the best authentic Mexican you'll get. My favorite? The veggie burrito--get it with the red sauce. Amazing. The burrito is about the size of a Chipotle burrito and a reasonable price. They will customize your burrito to your needs. The Worm Ranch is the local go to for the local college students, and Collge Place/Walla Walla's best kept secret. The people are very nice. Call your order ahead to avoid the long lines at lunch time. read more

Some of the best Mexican food I've ever had. They introduced me to cotija cheese and my life will never be the same. :) I always get the veggie tacos because why mess with perfection? I don't care for rice, but once I forgot to ask for the tacos without rice and they were still delicious. read more

Great hole-in-the-wall Mexican place. I've only tried their vege burrito (It's so good I haven't branched out!) but have only heard good things about their other items. Very good horchata and their red salsa is amazing. Definitely a place that you need to check out if you live in or visit the Walla Walla/College Place area and want some good authentic Mexican food. read more

Forget the worms, bait & tackle and stop in for the FOOD. A small family owned business, the Mexican food is prepared on location and delicious. This is a good place to go grab a quick bite. I wouldn't go there on a 'date' as it doesn't have the ambience, but otherwise an unexpected place to visit. Get the tamales they make in pork, beef, or chicken and taken them home. They freeze very well and heat up quick in the microwave. read more

Dora's Deli or "worm ranch" is amazing!! Best authentic burritos I've had. Don't be fooled by appearances when you walk in, this place is delicious. I could go everyday. Try the taco's also, they're great! read more

For authentic Mexican food, this place has it. You can watch as they prepare your meal right in front of you. My family and I love eating here. My wife and I usually have the burrito, and our daughter usually has the soft shell tacos. This is a family owned business, and they treat you like family. I feel blessed that our home is right around the corner, so we come here quite often! read more

Cool little place with delicious food. I used to come here all the time as a kid before fishing trips. Bring on the nostalgia!

Outstanding and simple Mexican food at a great cost. They've won best tacos in America a few years back for their veggie soft tacos. I thought they were delicious and make a point of eating here whenever I come through. Another great whole in the wall. read more

Higher prices are never a good indication of higher quality, and unfortunately Dora's is a confirmation of that. Food comes out fast here, and it's authentic and decent. Problem is, their prices are just way too high for what you get, compared with the countless taco trucks and taquerias I've eaten at all over the place on the other side of the Cascades. This place came very highly recommended by someone at one of the local wineries, but I have to say I experienced some sticker shock and was a bit underwhelmed. read more

You know when you read about a tiny hole-in-the-wall place that's amazing? This is that place. Worm Ranch has some of the best Mexican food I've ever had. The ratios of ingredients on the veggie tacos is perfection. If you're in town, just stop by. It'll be worth it. read more

So I admit, I have never been here. But in a conversation with my insurance agent he would not stop talking about it! He went on and on and on....about how he found it, how often he goes there, how there there is not another place like it anywhere, why it's called the "Worm Ranch" and how perfect the food was...by the time he was finished with me I was starving and about to jump in my car and drive five hours to get there or call and ask if they deliver. He has never steered me wrong yet, so there you go! read more

I am in the process of checking out eateries away from the nuevo Walla scene. Last week it was the WORM ranch, Tommy's Dutch Lunch and Mama Mias. Seek and ye shall find. This place is worth finding, good mexi at good prices, and if you need some tackle - bonus! read more

Authentic tacos, can't get any better than this. Watch out for that hot sauce, it's no joke! The Horchata helps with the heat :)

Best Mexican food in town. Plenty of vegetarian options. Tacos are huge. Prices are great. Never been disappointed here. Can take a bit longer when they are busy but definitely worth the wait. read more

Terribly disappointed. I've lived in So California and the Phoenix area. I was craving Carne asada tacos and the taco truck I usually go to was closed so I thought I'd give this a try. The meat had no flavor and was dry. I'm giving them 2 stars because it's clean and service good. The taco truck in Milton Freewater just past the Oregon Washington state line has probably the best Carne asada I've ever had and better priced. read more

Seemed fairly overpriced for what they were serving and there was a lack of variety. I was surprised that they did not have tripas, cabeza or lengua on the menu. Quite disappointing. Do yourself a favor and go to Taqueria Yungapeti read more

Not for me. While, they seemed to have mostly solved the fly problem in the restaurant, I can't remove the image of flies landing on food behind the counter from my head. The food is also overpriced. Meanwhile, I simply stopped in for a 6 pack of beer. The beer was spoiled. I attempted to return it to the store. The owner refused to refund my money because one can was missing. They expected me to drive back to the store with an opened beer? Nor, would they substitute it for another type. The beer could have simply been returned to the distributor no questions asked. I won't be back. read more

Popular hole in the wall for good mexican food in Walla Walla. I split tamales and a carne asada burrito with my wife. The burrito was really good but the tamales were all dry which was a bust. Son's chicken taco was very good. Father-in-law swears by the adobodada (SP? something like that). It is a super flavorful pork. Wish we'd gotten that in some tacos instead of the tamales. Everyone else seemed happy with their meals and the taquitos were freshly made and looked great. Worth a visit for sure. Great tortilla chips for sale there too in the bait shop (we killed several bags over the wknd). read more