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This is my go-to spot for Mexican food in Seattle, mostly because of its proximity to me but also because the Camion burritos are soo good. My favorite to ask for is the adobada burrito and you can ask for grilled pineapples added to it. Also tried the Gallos rojos and it's decent! They have a large selection of salsas, and I think the best are the verde and habanero. One downside though is that wait times can be long if you go on a busy evening since they are short staffed. The best thing to do is order ahead online, but even if you do that sometimes you will have to wait once you get there depending on how busy it is. There's also a decent space for seating with heat warmers if you go during the winter.
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?
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.
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!
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.
I've tried El Camion's tacos from one of their other trucks and enjoyed them, but this burrito unfortunately missed the mark for me. I ordered the El Bombero and while the flavors were good, the burrito was practically falling apart from the start and was nearly impossible to eat like a normal burrito. By the end, it felt more like I was eating the fillings with a fork than an actual burrito. Taste-wise, it was still enjoyable, but the overall eating experience was messy and a bit disappointing. There is some covered seating next to the truck, which was nice, and I appreciated how convenient the online ordering process was. My food was ready right when I arrived, and they were generous with the sauces as well. I'd still be willing to come back for the tacos, but I'd probably skip the burrito next time. read more
I got the birria tacos and they were very good. However, my friend got the Bombero- which was one of the biggest cheese wrapped burritos I've ever seen. It was literally as big as my head and filled with rice beans, meat and salsa. It cost $17 and was three meals easy I would highly recommend this place! read more
This place was recommended to me by a friend! I wanted something small just to try something here, so I went with two tacos. I ordered the fish and steak tacos, and they are all right. The fish was a bit rubbery tasting, but the flavor was there! I think the texture threw me off a bit. The steak was definitely better than the fish taco, but it wasn't the best taco I've had. They were super generous with the steak so that was great! If you were craving tacos and needed your fix, this would get the job done. It was just okay. I would try this place again eventually, but maybe something else on the menu. Though I will say the staff was exceptional. Super friendly people. This is a food truck so there is only so much you can do to help the ambiance of the area, haha. They had a nice lighted seating area that was honestly really cute. read more
This is my go-to spot for Mexican food in Seattle, mostly because of its proximity to me but also because the Camion burritos are soo good. My favorite to ask for is the adobada burrito and you can ask for grilled pineapples added to it. Also tried the Gallos rojos and it's decent! They have a large selection of salsas, and I think the best are the verde and habanero. One downside though is that wait times can be long if you go on a busy evening since they are short staffed. The best thing to do is order ahead online, but even if you do that sometimes you will have to wait once you get there depending on how busy it is. There's also a decent space for seating with heat warmers if you go during the winter. read more
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? read more
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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. read more
3 months ago
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! read more
3 months ago
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. read more
1 year ago
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! read more
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I'm not really into Mexican food but let me tell ya, the Carne Asada Plato here was 10/10. I'd definitely recommend trying this place out, it was highly recommended by my coworker so we ordered lunch from here. The beef was juicy, had little bits of fat, seasoned well, and was smokey. The rice was seasoned and cooked perfectly, as well as the beans. The avocados and tomatoes added a fresh touch to the plate so I could keep eating! They also gave me a side of tortillas so I could make my own tacos. Because of COVID-19, our office is closed so I'm dreaming of the day I can order from this place again!! read more
2 years ago
Love love love el Camion. The only hesitation I have with giving it 5 stars is the long wait time and the amount of rice that comes with $4 (a very very small box). But otherwise super convenient little truck right in the heart of Roosevelt / Udistrict. There's definitely not great parking so order ahead if you can (I didn't order ahead and waited, however their order ahead didn't have the menu items I wanted). I attached the menu below read more
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Great prices and pretty good food, but I found a few pieces of chicken in my veggie burrito the last two times I've ordered. I'm not a strict vegetarian but it makes you wonder what else might be finding its way into the food. read more
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