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    El Antojo - Tacoma

    3.6 (238 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open 8:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Salsa bar - MISSING HABANERO sauce
    Paul M.

    The quest for the PERFECT taco in Tacoma, WA continues. It is a worthy mission of mine but still haven't found it! This is a local chain and this is their VERY FIRST location. I haven't been here in 20+ years and it has changed a lot since it opened. They now have a much bigger menu (including burgers under the name "burger broiler"). I got 4 carne asada street tacos and they were pretty good. The meat had a nice seasoning on it and the tacos had tons of meat. I thought the tortillas were not fresh enough and my favorite salsa HABANERO SAUCE - was not available. Still a solid option if you want quick Mexican food.

    Establishment. I inhaled the food before I remembered to take a picture
    Sean A.

    management (Helena) apologized (see below) so I gave another chance. Ordered the Quesaabirria. A dish that show comes with dipping sauce and is what makes it this dish. They refused to give unless pay extra bc not order the combo. This is like being told only gets aus jus with a French dip or the bacon with a bacon cheeseburger if get a combo

    Dinner!
    Rene D.

    ya still love this place. Friday dinner 3 Tacos and a drink! Sooo good is the carnitas here. Especially when they give it a quick fry to crisp the meat. Hubby just had to order a second set of tacos. That good.

    Empanadas rellenas
    Lexus T.

    First time trying this place and it was great! Our rather large group was looking for a late night place to dine in at and decided to give this place a try. The workers were friendly and patient with all of us while we placed our orders. Their menu is big and combined with Burger Broiler so you have a lot of options to pick from. Though it's a bit pricey, the portions they give and the quality of the food is reasonable. I ordered the beef flautas plate which came with rice and beans and a drink. The beef was tender and flavorful! My husband got the empanadas rellenas and a quesabirria with consomme which he was said were all really good. Our friends seems to have equally enjoyed their meals as well, and we were able to sit together and enjoy ourselves by bringing the tables together. Definitely would love to come back here to try more of their menu in the future!

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    3 months ago

    The BEST antojo location in the area. Service and food is always top tier. I absolutely love this place and highly recommend it

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    3 months ago

    The birria tacos were around 9 dollars a taco and they were very bad I do not recommend at all go somewhere else to eat

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    7 months ago

    First time here. Amazing tacos. Authentic. Fast. Great topping bar. Friendly. My new favorite.

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    10 months ago

    Great place for dinner ... good fried fish and tripas tacos. These are hard to find on a regular mexican restaurant.

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    Delicious! Fast service! First time trying pupusas did not disappoint. Wish I had food like this back at home!

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