El Taco Maestro

What's this madness Los Portillos 6?!?…read more Why is your service amazing? Why is it always clean and sparkly with servers wiping down tables immediately? Why is your food so good I came to eat there two times when I wasn't even that hungry, and was staying far away?!? This place is EVERYTHING we'd all pray for a Taqueria to be! AMAZING FOOD! Excellent salsa, fresh condiments and even fresher chips! Plenty of parking out front and some taco specials that have a line bending outside the door. If you're craving Mexican food, want something authentic and absolutely divine then Taqueria Los Portillos 6 is for you! -AND ME! Cheers to that good good food Yelpers! This is it! Xx

This place is so good on taco Tuesdays. We've been going to their food trucks for the last 2 years,…read moreand found out they had a restaurant! The service is great as always, friendly staff, and they're quick! Our order came out in 5-10 mins for 14 tacos. Takeout order of 10 tacos came out in 10 mins. While you're waiting you can snack on their chips and salsa (love the salsa verde and the one in the molcajete bowl) Highly recommend it if you're looking to try restaurant that has 1.25 tacos on Tuesdays! You won't be disappointed.

Decor is weird and out dated. That's how you know the food is going to smack

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Moctezuma's Mexican Restaurant & Tequila Bar

3.9(2.1k reviews)

1.6 mi

I've worked in the area for years now and unfortunately this is my first time to this restaurant…read more From the second I walked in, I was relaxed. The ambiance is beautiful, the bar is stunning and the menu is wonderful. I sat in the bar/cocktail area and the gentleman that helped me was incredibly professional, helpful and QUICK. The second my beverage was done, he was there. Can't wait to bring my family and friends here, thanks so much

Love this place! We went to dinner with family and the dishes were delicious. Located in the mall…read moreyou have a types of clientele and events. They are serve you relatively fast and are very polite.

Indoor nice ambiance

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Birrieria Grumpys

3.9(235 reviews)

1.4 mi

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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Taqueria Casa Mixteca

4.5(69 reviews)

2.6 mi

The empanadas are amazing. Staff was great and was very filling. Would be back if I'm ever in town…read moreagain

Tortillas hechas a mano y nos dieron una rica sopa de conchas. Pronto regresamos aquíread more

Beautiful murals

Oaxacan pizza

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Chilaquiles divorciados

Azteca Mexican Restaurant

3.3(290 reviews)

2.0 mi

Food was AMAZING! This was WAY higher quality than your typical chain restaurant. Great food,…read moregreat atmosphere (the restaurant is spacious and pretty inside), and really kind staff. Get the birria tacos!

Was in the area and was craving Mexican food. When we were seated, we were served a bowl of hot and…read morefresh chips. It came with their amazing salsa that had a nice kick to it. They also gave us a warm bean dip. For the food, we ordered the Chicken Mexican Pizza and Ground Beef Nachos. Both items were delicious and a cheesy delight. The amount of cheese was perfect for the portion size. Our server in the bar area as very friendly and provided good service. Drinks were refilled in a timely fashion. I loved the decor which made you feel like you were in Mexico. Looking forward to going back and trying other items.

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Taqueria El Kiosko

4.3(506 reviews)

3.5 mi

I've been coming here for almost 10 years I wanna say and when I'm craving a lengua burrito that…read morenever disappoints I go here. Some places skimp on the lengua because it's since become and expensive cut but not El kiosko. It's tender and delicious. They've moved their location to a much larger location since then and it's so nice. Well deserved. The parking lot is huge so don't worry about that. When we came in we were told to choose a seat wherever we'd like then promptly served chips and salsa. The salsa was so good. We got to try their taco Tuesday for the first time and the Al pastor was so flavorful and they make the carnitas super crispy. We were also surprised to see they now have a full bar. We ordered a cantarito and although yummy, I didn't think they put the right amount of alcohol for how massive the cup is but that's alright it was good nonetheless:) Salsa bar was nice and full both times we came to the new location and kept clean between uses. I can't wait to come back now that there is way more seating.

Excellent customer service! Free parking in their lot Had…read morethe chile relleno which came with rice, beans and a vegetable salad. It was a bit spicy for me but still yummy. The only disappointment was no salsa with the chips we ordered...it came with beans. Not sure if that was a mistake. Can't wait to go back to try other food items

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Caribe Latin Cuisine

4.1(292 reviews)

2.1 mi

I was in the area and stumbled across Caribe Latin Cuisine. I stopped in and ordered the Torta…read moreCubana and chips and salsa to go. The Torta had tender carnitas that was really juicy. The bolillo roll that was warm and soft. It seemed like it could be made in-house. It also had ham, cheese, lots of pickles and mustard. The sandwich was simply delicious and filling. The chips were hot and made fresh. Should out to the accompanying salsa. At first taste, it started off sweet and then had a little bit of heat. It tantalized the taste buds. The decor was nice and had Latin murals. They also had a small store in the corner that offered Latin goods like chips for sale. Service was great and friendly. Stamp your passport and check this place out. I look forward to trying the chicken mole on a future visit.

Cute space! Good music. Great service. The agua naturales were absolutely delicious. We tried the…read moresoursop and passion fruit, they tasted just like what they were supposed to. We started with Anafre, a honduran bean and cheese dip. It was so good, we should have gotten chorizo on it but forgot. We weren't mad at it though. I ordered a pupusa (bean and cheese) and my husband had their ribs. The pupusa was delicious, this might be were I go for those from now on over here. The ribs came with beans and fried plantains. They were like short ribs with a homemade BBQ sauce. We cannot wait to go back and try their other menu items.

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Chuleta: Fried pork chop, green banana chips, whole pinto beans and white rice.

Asadero Prime

4.3(1.9k reviews)

6.3 mi

•$$$

I definitely went overboard here but I was coming back from a Mt Rainier hike, so could you blame…read moreme? We came here at 5pm on Wed and there was no wait. Wait started probably around 6pm although there were still empty tables then. They provide garnishes for your water and also provide 4 salsas/accompaniments for your meal. I got the 16 oz ribeye served on hot stones. They cooked it slightly less than what you want, so for my medium rare, they cook it rare. It also comes with chimichurri and molacete(?) which has a more refreshing flavor. They season with rosemary and even light a branch on fire for more aroma. I tried a bite of my friend's filet mignon which was good, but my preferred cut is the ribeye or NY strip. We also shared the papa loca (worth it - so good) and the cauliflower (not as good, but I'm comparing it to a version made by Cuerno, a Mexican steakhouse in NY). I had a glass of the pinot noir and the garzon, and both were good, slightly tannic and 'juicy'.

I've gone here twice now and could not remember the name as the first time I tried it so I'm glad I…read morecame again! The first time I got the Wagyu tacos which were sooo good and I love the variety and flavor of the sauces. I loved how simple the taco Wagyu is as the meat is high quality For my second visit I got the Vacio Wagyu which came in a sizzling hot stone plate and it stayed hot for me to cook all of my Wagyu. It didn't really need the accompanied sauce but it was nice to have. I felt the large rock salt was a little bit nub and would make it too saucey but I found the rosemary a perfect combination with the Wagyu especially as one was cooking underneath. Excellent service as well - our server was attentive and timely. I've only gone here for lunch and we did not have to make a reservation as it was not too busy!

Vacio Wagyu

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Vacio Wagyu

Jaguar Mexican Restaurant

4.5(117 reviews)

3.8 mi

Renton for their all-you-can-eat weekend lunch, and it did not disappoint! The buffet runs from 9…read moreAM-2 PM on weekends, and everything we tried was fresh, flavorful, and constantly being replenished. There was a great selection of food, but the pozole was definitely a standout--absolutely amazing. The tamales were also really good and surprisingly moist, which can be hit or miss at buffets. They also have all-you-can-eat birria, which was a huge plus. I loved that they provide corn tortillas for the tacos, too. The service was another highlight. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and incredibly quick, which made the whole experience even better. Very cute mexican decor as well. Overall, this is a fantastic spot if you're looking for a filling and authentic Mexican lunch with plenty of variety. The food stays fresh, the selection is great, and the value is hard to beat. We'll definitely be coming back!

My fiance and I were the only two people in here and now I know why. We were immediately seated but…read morethe waitress never asked what we wanted to drink. She brings us the chips and salsa and left for a while. Then came back to took our order still didn't ask for a drink but we finally got water. We ordered queso and it came out quick. The queso tasted like it was sitting in the fridge for a long time then warmed up in the microwave. I ordered 2 tacos which were okay for just regular carnita tacos. My fiance had ordered the supreme burrito. Normally burritos are freshly made to order so we thought it would take some time for our food to be made. However, the food came 4 minutes later, quickest made burrito. The burrito was chewy and it was cold in the middle. It was also a pre made microwaved burrito. He couldn't finish it because it didn't want to get sick. The waitress only came twice to take the order and for payment. There's other Mexican restaurants around the area that you should go to.

Inside as you walk in. Plenty of open space, and ready for either sitdown or to-go. I recommend to sit down!

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Right on Williams Avenue, pick up your mail at the US Post Office and walk on over for a bite at Jaguar.

Centro Neighborhood Kitchen

4.4(252 reviews)

2.7 mi

food is fabulous.....and i live close so i have to be careful and not show up 5 times a week!!!read more

Because we couldn't decide where to eat lunch when we found parking right in front we figured this…read morewas where we were meant to eat. What a treat to discover such a great little restaurant. Had the chicken lime taco and a barabacoa taco. Excellent! I was told that the fish taco made the long drive south worth it. Service was good and bathroom was clean.

Happy hour at Centro. Clean environment

Poblano Enchiladas

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Trieu L.

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12 years ago

I purchased 2 burritos, 8 tacos yesterday for $20. your get your choice of meats like chicken,beef, tripa, cheek, and lengua. their food is amazing and cheap. Good outdoor food for sunny days. I'd rather buy food from here then spend money on another fast food place. read more

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