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    El Taco Maestro

    3.5 (44 reviews)
    InexpensiveFood Trucks, Mexican
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Carnitas burrito. But more like a veggie.

    $15 for a Carnitas burrito with maybe an ounce or two of meat. I should've just ordered a veggie burrito for the amount of meat that's in this for $15.

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    Nikolai B.

    The service was nothing special, the parking lot was completely empty and for it being dinner time that's not a good sign. I got a quesadilla and it was posted for $11 even though she charged me $12.50. Which doesn't make any sense for it being a food truck. The food was not great. I would give it a two out of 10. Half of my quesadilla was missing so they serve half a plate and the other plate was veggies which is honestly a rip off. How are you gonna give me half of my ordered food? There's another food truck by the McDonald's down the road and they give a full plate of quesadillas so I'm honestly just gonna go there instead.

    Tacos Al Pastor!!! They are feign good, really Come to this place, super affordable and the flavor is great!!!
    Fred C.

    These are tacos Al Pastor, they are delicious, they have the right amount of heat, the chile is not overpowering, and adding the limón it brings out the pork flavor even more. It's worth telling the flavor of this plate, I'll ask you to come and try it. Very important 3 tacos and a can of soda is less than $10.00, here in Seattle this is a bargain!!! For that alone El Taco Maestro gets 5 stars.

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    Anthony L.

    Honestly this was an amazing taco truck back in the day! But it has fallen or couldn't keep up with the taco trucks around the area. For the price point I was expecting something good or great but was disappointed. Ordered tacos and burritos (asada and lengua) meat was bland on both and the burrito was put together with no care. (Wasn't even wrapped all the way) just overall bad meal for a taco truck that was legit back in the day. Super meh right now and for the price $11 for asada burrito and $13 for lengua as well as $2.50 a taco extra for lengua this truck will definitely not get return business from me! With so many better options in the area it saddened me that this truck has fallen from where it was!

    Cam G.

    ~~~BEST TACO TRUCK IVE EVER BEEN TO!~~~ If you ever are needing a quick taco run or even want to treat a friend this truck is the spot! Me and my husband come here all the time for random dinner or even before a movie night! I love their Carne Asada Tacos I normally get five tacos and a soda and spend roughly $13. I can't complain when the tacos are to die for! Simply put I was once driving from Lakewood to Tukwila to get these tacos when I wanted them. They're that good!

    Everyday is taco day! 3 asada & 2 spicy pork :D
    Hanh L.

    Probably the best one on the block of pac hwy in tukwila (and there's at least 4 within a 1 mile radius). I've been going here for years and because it's not too far, it's always easy to just buy tacos for dinner and call it a night! They are super quick and this place DOES get busy. $1.75 per taco is decent IMO. The green sauce is spicy and the red sauce is fire (literally) but super tasty! Their burritos are HUGE and worth the price we pay for. No complaints for this place.. maybe I'll have tacos again tomorrow lol

    Chicken tacos
    Jay S.

    Very unassuming taco truck. Ordered chicken tacos (3 for $6) and they were incredible! Green sauce is nice and spicy. Cash only.

    11 carne asada, yum!!!
    Lyna N.

    This is the go-to Taco Truck near my house! Their best thing to get are the carne asada (beef) tacos - they make it very well and it has a great flavor. I also really like the tripe. There's lots of meat in it and it's easy to eat somehow. I have also tried the other ones like the chicken, very tasty as well. The quesadillas are also pretty good! It's VERY filling. 3-4 tacos is a good portion for me, lately I always get 4 because they are so delicious. With the tacos comes radishes like always, a lime, hot sauce (I like the green one), and a spicy poppin pepper. We also get our tacos pretty quick. The mulitas are like deep fried quesadillas and it is DELCIOUS! I would suggest using cash here since you get charged extra with card, and you have to walk to the store across the parking lot to pay and then go back to get your order. The store has all kinds of Mexican candy I love though, like tamarind candy and the spicy mango and watermelon pops.

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    The tacos are amazing out of this world I don't what makes them this good 100% recommend

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    Delicious burrito and mulita!!! Ordered during a stop in Tukwila before flying home and wish we could go there again.

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    Good food but the consistently rude service is not worth it. Too many other great trucks in Tukwila.

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    Inside as you walk in. Plenty of open space, and ready for either sitdown or to-go.   I recommend to sit down!
    Inside as you walk in. Plenty of open space, and ready for either sitdown or to-go. I recommend to sit down!
    Jaguar Mexican Restaurant
    Right on Williams Avenue, pick up your mail at the US Post Office and walk on over for a bite at Jaguar.

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    Happy hour at Centro. Clean environment
    Happy hour at Centro. Clean environment
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