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    El Camion

    3.8 (72 reviews)
    ModerateFood Trucks, Mexican
    Open 10:30 am - 8:30 pm

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    2 shrimp tacos, 2 pollo tacos
    David H.

    Decided to stop by this taco truck for a quick post work out meal Spent about $20 for 4 tacos. They're bigger than your typical taco truck, taco lol. Tastes pretty good! Not gunna be your super authentic Mexican taco but... better than your average taco I guess?

    Specials
    Albert T.

    I visited El Camion after being promised the best burritos in Seattle. This location is a food truck with a small seating area next door. There's no heating, so it gets a bit cold during the winter, but for the freshest food, I had to brave the cold. El Camion Burrito, Cochinita Pibil ($13.20) - This burrito is large and hefty clocking in at around 8 inches by 4 inches, and weighing upwards of 2 pounds. The construction leaves a lot to be desired; the fold technique is suspect and flour tortilla they use is not nearly large enough to contain the massive quantity of ingredients inside. This allows the burrito to literally burst at the seams and ends, leaking black bean juice all over the inside of the foil wrapping. As a result, the burrito quite awkward to eat - for anyone expecting a portable meal, this isn't it. There's a reason they supply a fork and knife with the food because you simply can't eat this the same way as a typical burrito. This creates an additional issue. This is a food truck. The burrito needs to be eaten fresh for maximum enjoyment. While there is seating (uncomfortable stools next to bar seating that's too high and tables that are too low), it's not easy to eat at these makeshift tables. The small paper tray the burrito is served on isn't large enough to capture all of the beans dropping onto the table, on my jacket, all over the place. Not to mention how cold it is outside on a winter Seattle morning! On to the ingredients. A lot of burritos in this region suffer from a lack of moisture, requiring salsa to be slathered on to actually make each bite palatable. El Camion's burrito, on the other hand, has no issues at all. They include tons of black beans (in fact I'd venture a guess and say that half of the weight of the burrito is these beans) with stewing liquid included, reduced to almost a gravy-like consistency. There's fresh pico, with tomatoes to add additional moisture, not to mention the cheese, sour cream, and the soaking liquid for the meat itself. Even with all this moisture, it somehow doesn't cause too much drippage nor does the tortilla become soaked through. Speaking of the tortilla - it's warmed for a bit giving the first couple of burrito bites a distinct toasty firmness. It quickly dissipates into the normal flour tortilla texture, given how the burrito steams in the wrapper. The last two ingredients - rice and meat. Both are given in relatively small quantities, given that the burrito is chock full of beans, not leaving much room for too much else. The slight amount of rice is cooked al dente, giving a bit of a toothsome bite. There's a decent amount of cochinita pibil, which in this case is essentially a marinated/stewed carnitas. It's moist, not dry, and decently flavorful with a bit of citrus and a lot of savory elements. There's a bit of a char on the meat, giving additional smokiness. Overall quite tasty. El Camion offers seven types of salsa to accompany any dish. I went with the avocado and the chipotle. The avocado is fresh, a bit citrusy and spicy. The chipotle puree is sweeter than it is spicy or smoky. In fact I'd say that the avocado is actually more spicy than the chipotle for some reason. Both salsas are good enough and serve their intended purpose. Then again, the burrito doesn't require the salsa in the first place. El Camion serves a pseudo-Mission-style burrito filled with decently flavorful ingredients, but poor craftsmanship. Would I revisit? Yes, it's good enough and located conveniently just off the Roosevelt Station stop. But for any Mission burrito purists just off the plane from SFO, this is probably a skip.

    Menu!
    Danica S.

    It's been a minute since I've been here, and so glad I returned. In the past I've ordered tacos, but they weren't anything memorable. The chicken was on the dry side and the best part was the variety of sauces they offer. ----However, a coworker brought their taco special in for lunch and I almost drooled. They looked soo good that I had to swing by today. These juicy tacos were their special. Huge, flavorful, and packed with marinated sliced chicken, tomatoes, onions, beans too! So damn good. Two of the three filled me up without any sides. I'm saving the remaining taco for tomorrow's lunch. The price was beyond fair too! For my kiddos huge black bean & cheese burrito, and my three tacos, the total was around $20. I'll surely return and hope they offer this special again. Heck, they need to permanently add these to the menu!

    Chicken mole tamale
    Huong L.

    This definitely has a potential for 5 star after a few more visits. I have heard of this place from Instagram and so I been wanting to try it. It definitely did not disappoint. It looks like there are multiple locations but we were near this one so decided to check it out. It is a food truck located near whole foods. The people there are very friendly and service was good. They have some seatings outside if you want to dine in. It's pretty casual We got: El capitan nachos: a very generous portion of chips and protein (of your choice) and we got beef cheeks which was super tender and flavorful. Only downside, the chips are very weak so you can't really use it to scoop up stuff, definitely need a fork for this. Otherwise everything was delicious Chicken mole tamale: for $3.5, you get this gigantic tamale and it was pretty good. I was surprised at how low the price is for this massive tamale. And it was pretty flavorful too! Definitely will be back to try other stuff here in the near future. Oh and I love the selection of spices that are available and they are pretty generous with providing them to you as well.

    Birria Tacos
    Nathan C.

    Hands down the best Birria Tacos I ever had! No joke! The consome is insane! Thickest and most flavorful consome to date. Must get! Super good!

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    Generous portions- usually is at least 2 meals for me, fast service, veggie options, great and generous salsa options.

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    4 months ago

    The chile relleno is delicious, as is the rest of their food. They are fast and polite with some decent outdoor seating. Great spot.

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    The shrimp burrito with chipotle salsa (orange one) is by far my favorite thing in the world

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    I had the birria combo and it was absolutely delicious! Good value as well. Will definitely be revisiting at some point :)

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    I enjoy coming to el Camino because the portions, price, flavor, service, and speed is great.

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    It is like manna from heaven just landed in my neighborhood. Best taco truck in Seattle... right here!

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    This is my favorite taco truck in all of seattle. I always get carne asada burrito. Make sure to try their homemade salsas. Fire!

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    Everyone who rates this food truck lower than 5 should be ignored. This is great food at a low price which in Seattle is unheard of.

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    The los gallos rojos is soooooo yummy. Favorite thing to get! Might be my favorite taco truck in the area too!

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    Midnite Ramen - Miso bold ramen

    Midnite Ramen

    4.4(138 reviews)
    2.1 miFremont
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    Such a fun and unexpected gem! This ramen spot tucked inside a brewery is super cute and has such a…read morewelcoming vibe. The ramen was incredibly flavorful--rich, comforting, and exactly what you want. Everything tasted fresh and well thought out. I also ordered a draft root beer which was honestly so good and a fun change from the usual. We came with kids and they made the experience extra special. The kids got to pick out a Pokémon card at the bar (huge win), and our waitress went above and beyond--she was so warm and attentive. She even brought the kids Pocky for dessert, which was such a sweet touch. We also ordered the fried chicken--$8 for a huge portion, which is an amazing deal. The dipping sauce was delicious. Personally, I'd prefer the pieces to be a bit smaller, but that's just a minor preference, As well as a real utensils would be nice over plastic. Overall, such a great experience with amazing food, kind service, and thoughtful details. We will definitely be back!

    My husband and I went to Midnite Ramen for a late dinner on a Saturday night. While busy even…read morearound 8 PM, we were able to get a table. The atmosphere was lively given its shared space within a brewery. The kiosk ordering system was fairly straightforward. The ramen does already include half an egg so only add an additional if you want 1.5 eggs! They also text you once your order is ready. The ramen itself was delicious- the miso bold was rich and flavorful, and not too spicy. The spice really comes through at the end when just the broth remains. My husband enjoyed the classic shoyu ramen and chicken kaarage, although we weren't able to finish the chicken kaarage because the ramen was just so filling. This is going to be my go-to ramen spot in Fremont/Wallingford.

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    My Friend Derek's - Pepperoni, sausage, peppers

    My Friend Derek's

    4.6(95 reviews)
    0.8 miWallingford

    VISIT HISTORY: 4.5/5…read more - Last visit: This past Friday (prime date night chaos hour). they only do pizza Tues-Friday (?? gatekeeping carbs but okay), and sandwiches are a weekend-only personality - Frequency: First time, will plot plotting return - Visit again? Yes, but only when emotionally prepared to wait and physically prepared to eat like a linebacker FOO(D)RINK: 4.5/5 - Overall: If you are in the mood for Detroit-style pizza, this is a mostly hard yes. Not a casual yes but not a "cancel your other plans" yes. - Chicago pizza: came with 6 slices for 2 people. Tapped out at 4.5 and entered a mild food coma so we went for a walk afterwards. I was starving going in (like thinking-about-food-for-2-hours starving) and still got humbled. This pizza is THICCKK. Chicago with green pepper = elite decision, an unexpected vegetable moment that felt almost...responsible. Mid-slice meh. Corner slice = main character energy, crispy edges, structurally superior, spiritually fulfilling. - The "green on green on green" salad surprisingly huge portion - chips and dip: literally chips. lots of chips. dip was fine. idk if i would order again. VIB(E)XPERIENCE: 4/5 - Design: Casual, lots of wood, indoor and outdoor seating, slightly "we care but not too much" aesthetic. Bonus: saw a dog outside - Staff: Friendly, t-shirt casual, zero pretense. exactly the energy you want when being served brick-sized pizza slices. - Noise level: Medium. Seinfeld playing in the background which somehow became the main character. Music? Unclear. Don't remember. - Wait time for foo(d)rink arrival: less than 15 minutes - Wait time for our check: staff and i immediately made eye contact. You pay at the front where everyone is also waiting, so less "wait time" but I felt squished due to limited space

    After sooo many years since I had these, it stayed consistent. I had their pizza before when they…read morewere still doing pop ups and this is my first time trying as a restaurant. I didn't like their online ordering system since I tried ordering a pizza and the next possible pick up was on Tuesday (it was a Friday). So not sure if they don't do same day ordering or not, and there's no phone number so we couldnt call. We ended up ordering at the restaurant and had to wait 40 minutes... The pizza was pretty good. I had the same feedback where if you eat it right away, everything would just come off the pizza, and makes a big mess. If you wait for it to cool down, it was better. We even saved a couple of slices to eat as cold pizza the next day and it was probably one of the better cold pizza we had in a really long time. The corner crust was good and soft and crispy, but the middle ones were soggy and moist from all of the toppings. Pepperoni was a little salty for me but it was good with the olives. Overall, good pizza place

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    Taqueria Juarez - Quesadilla Al pastor

    Taqueria Juarez

    4.1(27 reviews)
    1.0 miWallingford

    Stopped by around 11:15. It's a food truck with a lot of free parking spots. Staff were super…read morefriendly, menu prices were clearly marked and truck seemed clean. Got my food right away. The burrito was big for the price, was super happy with the portion size. Burrito was super tasty and had a lot of meat in it. I really liked the salsa that came with it too. I just forgot to take a picture of the size. Would totally come back.

    Stopped by for my first visit to get a couple of tacos. First of all, very pleased to be able to…read moreget just tacos, not a plate covered in rice and beans with some tacos on the side. The a la carte price here is a tad over three dollars per taco. The ingredients here are good, and the 'fixins' that are provided are excellent. Why just 'ok' for a review? Well, I took what was handed to me and pretty much attacked it immediately, yet the tortillas used simply could not hold up one bit and both tacos feel completely apart into a goulash of food on the plate. I didn't have any utensils so I had to eat everything by pretending it was Ethiopian food and meant to be scooped up with fingers. Alas, I was in business suit so this was not optimal. Was the food good? It was better than okay, but not great, definitely not wow. The meet needed more flavor, and in fact the entire experience was more bland than memorable. It's definitely acceptable food truck fare, but maybe you will find it better served in a bowl and with a fork than eaten as tacos.

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    Paseo - #1. Caribbean Roast

    Paseo

    4.4(5.7k reviews)
    1.9 miFremont
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    Paseo is ICONIC and if you've never tried them, I'm gonna need you to get in your car and drive to…read morethem immediately so that you can stop missing out. This is THE spot to come before Mariners games or nearby concerts and nobody can convince me otherwise. I've tried them several times in the past and now have my dad hooked as well. Their signature Caribbean Roast sandwich is absolutely phenomenal and I have the hardest time ordering anything else when I'm here. I have tried the nachos version of it before as well, and that's equally delicious. The key is definitely that succulent roasted pork. I will say that the sandwich version is MESSY so don't wear white, and also just be mindful if you have plans after. This year, my dad decided to order a pre-seasoned and smoked turkey from Paseo and my GODDD it was good! We made a gravy from the drippings as well which turned out so good too. We also get their street corn that was said to serve 4-6 but it was generous and we had leftovers. Absolutely a MUST try, 10/10 no notes. There's a reason they have received so much love over the years - no questions, no notes, JUST GO TRY THEM PLEASE.

    I'd give this place 4 stars, but I had an upset stomach after my meal. I was actually craving Un…read moreBien after my boxing class at Nomad, but they were sold out of roast and chicken thighs, so I headed to Paseo to get my fix. The indoor space is really cute, but I was confused as to why everything was blocked off and restricted to takeout only. I ordered the famous Caribbean Roast sandwich and a side of rice and beans, which came to a little less than $30. While it's a good sandwich, it felt a bit heavy; I really found myself looking for more acid to cut through the fat and grease. I'm glad I was sharing with Jenny because it's quite a lot for one person. I also noticed toward the end that the bread was burnt. Overall, it's a solid sandwich, but between the stomach issues and the char, I'm not sure I'd go back.

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    Birrieria Pepe El Toro - Birria queso taco

    Birrieria Pepe El Toro

    4.8(72 reviews)
    0.4 miUniversity District
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    Had a great experience at Birrieria Pepe El Toro! The food was absolutely excellent--full of flavor…read moreand clearly made with care. The service was just as impressive, friendly and attentive without being over the top. Prices were very reasonable for the quality you get, which is always a huge plus. One thing I really liked was the cozy, home-style setup. It feels like you're eating in a small house rather than a big commercial restaurant, which makes the whole experience more personal and comfortable. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to. Highly recommend!

    got the #3 sampler here, which included 1 quesabirria taco, 1 regular birria taco, and 1 mulita…read more This was my first time trying birria tacos, so I was pretty excited to try these out I thought these were pretty fantastic Out of the three, I thought the weakest one was the regular birria one. This one was pretty much just a regular soft taco with beef inside. I wasn't a huge fan of the taco shell, as it was a little soft. In terms of the filling, I did really like the amount of beef in there, but I thought it was kind of dry and chewy. The beef being like this was something I noticed in all 3 tacos - but it was the most noticeable in this one I really liked the quesabirria taco - that extra layer of cheese did so much for the flavor. For one, it provided another layer between the taco shell and the cheese, and second, the cheese itself was really good and there was a lot of it. Because of this, the beef inside just tasted better than the regular birria - and the shell on the outside didn't feel as soft as the first one. My favorite of the three was the mulita, which came as two small tortillas with the filling inside. the reason I liked this the most was because it was the crispiest of the three - there were actual crunchy parts to this tortilla that weren't there in the other ones. This one also had cheese like the birria, but due to the slight advantage in crunchiness it's my favorite Of course, what really brings this entire meal together is the consommé. This is just absolutely fantastic - and is the best part of the meal by far. The broth is salty, flavorful, and just adds so much to everything it coats. When dipping one of the tacos in it, I would let the consommé wash over the beef that remains, essentially liquidifying it, and this made the beef so much juicier and changed it from dry to flowing with the juices of the broth. It's hard to describe how much this enhanced the two tacos and the mulita. There's also a pretty generous amount of it Another thing I have to mention is the spicy salsa - which was incredibly flavorful. really loved that The only thing I would really say as a negative (other than the beef that I mentioned before) is that these tacos/mulita really aren't crunchy at all. I wish the tortillas would've been fried more to really get that crispiness that I prefer in tacos - an oil coating on the outside would've also helped. I also usually don't mention this in my reviews, but the person at the front desk was amazing! For the price of about 15 dollars, I would say this is relatively decent - however, while the portion size looks big, it's not really that filling

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    Birrieria Pepe El Toro - Interior (6/8/24)

    Interior (6/8/24)

    Birrieria Pepe El Toro - Takeout Birria Quesadilla, comes with consumé - not pictured ($16, 6/8/24)

    Takeout Birria Quesadilla, comes with consumé - not pictured ($16, 6/8/24)

    Birrieria Pepe El Toro - Exterior on the upper Ave - 56th & University Way NE (6/8/24)

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    Pam's Caribbean Kitchen - Goat curry

    Pam's Caribbean Kitchen

    4.3(594 reviews)
    1.3 miWallingford
    $$

    We finally made our first visit to Pam's Kitchen after years of meaning to go - and it did not…read moredisappoint. When we arrived, there were a few tables occupied, and we were invited to seat ourselves. We chose a cozy booth near the kitchen. One thing to note: there are no physical menus; instead, you order and pay using QR codes at the table. We started with the aloo pies and, of course, couldn't pass up the jerk chicken. Everything arrived at once rather than in courses, but it didn't take away from the experience. Every dish was packed with flavor. The aloo pies had a taste reminiscent of samosas :: crispy on the outside with a warmly spiced filling :: and were served with a tangy chutney that complemented them perfectly. The jerk chicken was the standout. Tender, juicy, and beautifully seasoned with warm, balanced spices :: it was easily the highlight of the meal. It came with rice and peas (beans), which were some of the best we've had, along with a simple green salad that surprised us with its freshness and bright citrus vinaigrette. We also had the pleasure of chatting with Pam, who was just as warm and welcoming as the food she prepares. She mentioned that they often have live music on weekends, which sounds like a great reason to return. I also noticed they offer an all-you-can-eat buffet on Wednesdays, and after this experience, I'm especially excited to come back and try more of the menu. If everything else is as good as what we had, we're already sold. Oh! I almost forgot :: my husband ordered a wonderful drink, the Trinidad Smash. One sip transported us to vacation mode, instantly! So good!

    I'd give the food 4 stars and service/ambiance 2. We ordered the jerk chicken sandwich and it was…read morepretty good. I loved the coconut fry bread it was served on! That was the highlight. The restaurant didn't seem very busy the night we came in, but they did have a lot of takeout orders. We placed our order via QR code at the table and waited... and waited. There were a lot of takeout orders coming from the kitchen but those of us dining in seemed to be sitting around a long time waiting for food and drinks. No one came to check on us and since we paid on the app, there was no interaction other than being seated and having our food brought out. I'd like to try other dishes but will just order takeout from now on.

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    Pam's Caribbean Kitchen - Inside

    Inside

    Pam's Caribbean Kitchen - Jerk ribs plate

    Jerk ribs plate

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