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    El Taco Maestro

    3.5 (45 reviews)
    InexpensiveFood Trucks, Mexican
    Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Good for kids
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Carolina C.

    Really enjoyed the tacos! Not too big, not too small, just the right size with very tasty salsa! I had tacos al pastor without pineapple and carne asada. They were fast, efficient, and delicious all you can ask for from a taco truck! It's a bit of a drive for me, but it was worth it!

    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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    2 months ago

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

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    17 days ago

    Overpriced got 3 tacos and 1 order of Milpitas it came out to 27 dollars don't 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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    Best. Mexican. In (greater) Seattle. Support this local business and eat amazing food!

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    We were driving up along Tukwila after work and craving for street tacos when we saw this Mexican…read morefood truck so we stopped by. We were not disappointed at all, we ordered the steak tacos and sure enough we wanted more! They give generous amount of meat. A must try, good location very close to Taco Time and Home Depot.

    It was one of the one days where I did not really know what I wanted for lunch. The place I…read moreoriginally was going to was closed so I headed back to work and the closest place to stop was Taco Time. I figured why not, because I really just wanted some Tater Tots. While pulling into the parking lot, I noticed the food truck and thought well why not. Anything is better than Taco Time. I ordered the taco plate (3 tacos with rice and beans) with carne asada. My food came out pretty fast. I was also served two salsas, pickled jalapenos & carrots and a mint. I went to my car and opened my to go container and was impressed just at first glance. I honestly wasn't sure what I was getting myself into but at first looks, I was pleasantly pleased. I took my food to work and ate my desk. My first bites were of the beans and rice and I had to take a minute and pause. I literally felt like I hit the jackpot. Those rice and beans were slamming and did not disappoint! The tacos were good too. The grilled onions were pefection and the salsas were deliciouso! My only critique is the carne asada was slightly on the salty side but still delicious. Honestly, I sat there thinking while eating my food - do I go back on my way and grab a plate for dinner. I will have to find them on IG so I can follow them and get their schedule. Definitely, will return and try more!

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    4.6(264 reviews)
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    Shrimp Po Mo'Fo! That's what I had for lunch today and it was amazing. First time here and had a…read moregreat lunch with a coworker. Asked for suggestions for a great local restaurant and this is what we were told to come visit. Very extensive menu and everything looks amazing. Nice little dine in spot with some outdoor seating as well. Today was the perfect day so we decided to dine outside. My friend had a salad and said it was spicy and delicious. I had an order of onion rings to accompany my sandwich and they were perfectly done. Our server was extremely attentive and super friendly. I highly recommend this place if you are looking for an out-of-the-way sandwich shop that really delivers.

    Driving around Downtown Burien, we decided to have lunch at Now Make Me A Sandwich. Free 2 Hour…read morePublic Street Parking available. Outside and inside seating options available. The decor is humorous and pirate themed. The sandwich shop is on the small side, so large groups would find it hard to sit together. One unisex restroom. Complimentary ice water and/or guava flavored water. Order via the cashier. He was friendly, helpful, and recommended a couple of his favorite sandwiches. Fidel Cash Flow: A rich and savory combination of braised pork belly, sliced ham, swiss cheese, dill pickle chips, fresh cilantro, plain mayo, and a spicy brown mustard on a telera roll (4/5). Served with your choice of sides (hand cut fries, waffle fries, chipotle mac salad, & jalapeño slaw). The sandwich size was a bit smaller than expected but it did come with a side. The bread was so soft and good. I also wish it had a bit more meat to enjoy. Otherwise, still a good tasting sandwich. Come support your local business.

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    3.9(235 reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    Personally, this use to be the spot for quesabirra but we stopped coming as much after they…read moreswitched from goat to beef. I decided to give it a try after 1-2 years or so because I woke up craving good birria. This was honestly super disappointing. We ordered the trio - which stated it comes with chicharrones (usually includes fried pork belly of some sort not just fried skin, which is what I was imagining), chips, and tostones (plantain slices) - plus guacamole salsa, sour cream, and pico. We got chips, French fries??, and basic plain pork rinds (like from a gas station) - with no guac salsa. The service was ok, if anything I felt bad because there seemed to only be two people working the entire restaurant on a Saturday evening. Just the appetizer was 18$ and it was all types of inaccurate. I ordered a guacamole side in addition and the small little side was nearly 5.00$. The tacos itself were decent but nothing amazing like they use to be. Probably won't be back, not worth the price & it's unfortunate the items reads differently.

    My boyfriend and I decided to stop by here as they have an offer (through BECU's Equity in Action)…read morefor this month to try out some of their offerings. We arrived and saw that they have quite a large space so plenty of seating, lovely decor and just cozy vibes overall. However this is not your usual sit down restaurant as you go up to the cashier to place your order. They do have a menu that is shown on their screen or physical menus. I got their birria ramen, my boyfriend got their quesabirria, and we got two tacos. The cashier was polite and friendly with us and anyone else who came by. It seemed that the cashier and cook had to communicate a lot as she had to remind him that our order was for here. My boyfriend's quesabirrias did come in a take out container but everything else came in as a regular dine in order. The tacos was very filling and the meats (asada and adobaba) was cooked and seasoned to perfection. The birria ramen was okay but the broth was way too salty and the ramen was not cooked fully which was disappointing as it is instant ramen and that is pretty easy to cook. The quesabirrias was good and so was their rice and beans. They do have a self-serve water station. The bathrooms were clean and lovely. Music was played at a decent volume as we could have a conservative without issues. Additional you can leave your table without cleaning as the cashier will come and grab them when you leave. Overall we would love to try out this place again in the future! It seems they are a local favorite as they kept getting customers for dine in and take out throughout our time there.

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