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    El Taco Loco

    4.1 (16 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Wednesday special. 2 enchiladas with rice and beans
    Sergio M.

    Walked in for an hour lunch break and the staff was so great and amazing from the start. Everything sounded so good that I had the host pick some thing for me and she did not disappoint. She went with the lunch special which was 2 enchiladas with chicken with a side of rice and beans and it was amazing it also comes with chips. They have a salsa bar so you can pick which level of spice you want. friendly and superior service food was very fast to make and very delicious. Coming back tomorrow to try something new. They are open from 10 to 2 and you don't want to miss it! Cute little family owned restaurant with great service and better food

    John-Paul M.

    Great lunch place in downtown! The restaurant is really nice with cool Mexican style art & decor. It sits right on Yakima so you can watch the ave. They have good daily specials. The prices seem kind of high for a lunch place compared to how much food you get but its filling so you won't go hungry for rest of the day! It's typical Mexican cuisine and all your normal favorites are here. They have some good salsa to spice up your choices too. Definitely worth checking out.

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    Jay C.

    This place was not too bad, right in a good place downtown if you plan on walking from work. Not too busy but finding parking will suck since its on the main drag. The food was really good and the decor is really nice. Service is very good and they are really nice. The little section with add on spices and sauces is a great plus. I enjoyed my meal. Loved the sauces.

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    1 year ago

    Amazing food, friendly staff, place is clean and cute with excellent service! Will definitely be back soon.

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    The BEST chicken enchiladas with rice and beans in Yakima. Their mild and verde salsa are a must!

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    8 years ago

    Very good authentic Mexican food. Restaurant is very well decorated and peaceful. Staff was more than friendly. Highly recommended.

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    7 years ago

    BEST MEXICAN FOOD EVER! Everything is fresh and authentic, and the service is amazing. A must try!

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    “Another super authentic spot in downtown Yakima, located a couple blocks from front street.”

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    Antojitos Mexicanos - Pambazo with veggies and cheese. So good.

    Antojitos Mexicanos

    4.1(285 reviews)
    2.2 mi
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    Great vegetarian options in Yakima!…read more Quality: most vegetarian and Mexican places only give you rice beans and tomatoes as an option. These guys have well seasoned, actual vegetables and plentiful options that don't just seem like a taco with meat missing, butt seem like a complete food option. I got the potato tacos and the veggie burrito and both were very well done. So potatoes needed a little salt, but nothing that I couldn't fix at the table. Quantity: i'm a big guy and I eat a lot. But even I could only finish one taco and half a burrito. massive quantity! Price: $13 for a burrito that can feed 2! Ambiance: standard Mexican decor. It was clean and outdoor dining was available.

    Came on a lovely late spring day. We had our dog with us and they let us sit on the patio, which…read morewas nice. They even brought out an umbrella to keep us a bit shaded from the sun. They brought out refreshing cups of water, chips and 6 types of salsa, while we reviewed the menu. The "chips" are actually whole corn tortillas fried! So you use them whole or break them into chips yourself. My guess on the salsas are: salsa verde (tomatillo), avocado, pico de gallo, a smoky ancho, a citrusy habanero, and something else. They all had distinct flavors and a little light spice, but we wanted spicier. They brought out the "no way Jose" sauce and warned us it's their spiciest and it sneaks up on ya! We tried it and found it was not burning but quite nice. We drizzled this sauce all over our food. It was the most flavorful of the bunch. The menu is quite extensive, with everything from sopas to sopes, tortas to tacos, cocktails to desserts. We each got a plate of food, meaning the main entree comes with Mexican red rice and refried beans. I got the sopita (aka sope) with barbacoa and a fish taco and husband got a dipped torta (I forget the name) filled with adobada. The amount of food and meat was quite generous, the toppings (veggies) too. I really enjoyed my sope - it had the perfect crispy crust and I could taste the slightly sweet creamy taste of the masa. The barbacoa was not as flavorful as I thought it would be. It was more like stewed beef meat. It was fine but I was expecting really deep flavor. The fish taco seemed freshly grilled and was moist, but there was a bit of a "fishy" smell and flavor that kind of took over. Thankfully, the generous veggie toppings and fresh handmade corn tortilla and salsas helped mask the flavor. Have to hand it to them that those tortillas are really good! The Mexican rice was perfect. I haven't had that flavor and texture in Mexican rice in a while and thought that was well done. The refried beans were good but also had a flavor I couldn't place my finger on... My husband said everything was really good on his plate. His torta was massive! Really flavorful and stacked with things. The adobada was very tasty. I wish I ordered that meat instead of the barbacoa and fish. Overall pretty good Mexican food, generous portions, really sweet service. The interior is also really clean and nicely decorated. They have a small parking lot out back.

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    Antojitos Mexicanos - Can't remember the exact name, but essentially it's a Mole burrito. Huge and delicious.

    Can't remember the exact name, but essentially it's a Mole burrito. Huge and delicious.

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    Xochimilco Tequila Bar - Steak fajitas

    Xochimilco Tequila Bar

    3.7(107 reviews)
    3.3 mi
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    Our second time stopping by on our way through the area. The wait staff was wonderful and the chef…read morecatered to specific Vegan requests on our order. The bonus was the excellent playlist we listened to during our dinner. Curated by Jasmine (who has great taste in music) made our time there memorable. Near this restaurant are little shops including an Italian shop called Tavolo which has gorgeous home, table, kitchen and body items. Nice area to shop after dining.

    Located inside a huge vendor hall at the back of the building / parking lot. We got a table right…read moreaway, and our waitress was there throughout the meal. As well as other service workers ensuring we had chips, salsa, etc Here is how the food landed: Chips & Salsa: Complimentary, fresh, and the spicy salsa had a fantastic kick. Mole: Tasted much more like a standard red enchilada sauce than a traditional rich mole. The chicken filling was pretty dry and lacked flavor. Taco Salad & Quesadilla: Both solid choices. Sides: The beans were good and well seasoned, but the rice was a total miss. A quick heads up: Their POS system was completely down when we went, so we had to pay cash. Luckily we had some on us, but definitely carry cash just in case. Overall, it was an okay experience, but with so many other Mexican options nearby, we probably won't be back.

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    El Taco Loco - mexican - Updated October 2026

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