I am not sure what may be going on with El Balcon Express. We have been here several times and…read moresimply love their food. It always seems popular too. But in the last few weeks we have gone passed it they aren't open and there is a sign on the door saying they are closed for seep cleaning. I never owned a restaurant and neither do I know how long a deep cleaning could take. I suppose it varies depending on what is being cleaned. But as of 5/9/26 the restaurant remains closed. The last social media post from Facebook was January of '26. The website associated with this profile on Yelp doesn't seem to be working and neither does the website associated when you Google them which is very concerning. Hopefully they will be open again soon and none of this is subtleties amounting to a permanent closure.

There were a few reasons I tried Balcon Express. 1) never had El Salvadoran food, 2) close to my…read morehouse, 3) was recommended by a colleague, 4) Yelp reviews were very positive and saw that the restaurant responded to reviews which doesn't happen often - definite a plus! So, I parked - I found a street parking around the corner. It's a small establishment with an ADA bathroom. You can go and order with the staff, or you can order with a kiosk. I happened to do both! I asked the server who told me later that he was the cousin of the owner and el Salvadoran, what he would recommend. I ended up getting Combo 2 which is two tacos and a pupusa (which I've never had). Both I got pork and pupusa he said to get pork and cheese. I liked it ALL. Although the puousa is made of corn and tasty, I prob wouldnt order it again. I really, really liked the two tacos. The seasoning and taste was delicious!!! I am craving it right now as I am writing this review. They gave me condiments - 3 different hot sauces which I liked the avocado one which was a great creamy sauce. And there 3 pieces of lime and cut radishes. Plus, there were pickled onions which was tasty! I asked a lot of questions because I wanted to eat them all the way he would so The server told me to put the pickled onions on the pupusa. Oh, that made a huge difference. So delicious!!! Next time, I am just going to get 4 tacos - yep 4! lol and may try a burrito just to see how that is. I ended up getting a Jarrisco with Tamarind flavor. Oh it was a sweet and perfect complimentary drink. I will def be back! Really enjoyed it.

We have driven by Taqueria La Michoacana a number of times and when we managed to sit down and see…read morewhat their Yelp score average was and what kind if menu items they had we made an effort to come here and try it out. What really sold me was the Cheesy Birria Tacos that I spotted while checking out the menu and so I knew pretty much exactly what I was going to order upon arrival. And that was indeed what I got and they were excellent! The beef that was the specific meat in the taco (Birria can also be goat or lamb) and was absolutely wonderful. The cheese and the crunchy tacos rounded out this small lunch quite nicely and was very satisfying. There was a red sauce in a cup that came with my three tacos in which I dipped the tacos into it which added to the pleasant spicy heat. These tacos I highly recommend and they also have other menu options that look quite promising as well. I can't wait to go back!

This place has authentic Mexican food! We went here on our way to Wildwaves and stopped for lunch…read more We got the chicken quesadillas and shredded beef tacos and everything tasted so delicious. We would stop here again!

Amazing authentic food, great service, and super clean! The only disappointment it that we don't…read morelive in the area so we can come back.

Food was good! Ordered Tacos - a lot of meat in the tacos!…read more Service was super nice. Andy ran after us to get my purse to me. I left my purse there :( wow. Very nice of him! I loved every decor they have. Cute place. My husband really enjoyed there. Will come back!

I could eat several trichinosis ridden tacos from one of the surrounding taco trucks and still be…read morehungry for a fried pork carnitas plate at el sabor!

Came here a few times growing up, but not as much since I moved away. Had the chance to come by…read morehere again since I was visiting and enjoyed it so much! I ordered to go via Uber Eats pickup and the process was convenient. Easy to modify my order and the pick-up process was simple as well. My food was ready as soon as I got there and the staff interaction was brief, yet pleasant. The food was delicious. Super filling, the chimichanga was crispy. Meat was very flavorful. Rice was not dry at all. No complaints whatsoever! All that food for only ~$16 I think. Great deal. Looking forward to my next visit!

My visit isn't complete with the chips and guacamole and you can't beat the prices. The last time…read morewe were there, the AC was blasting, so being a sweater. The service was just okay. We walked in and the host was having a conversation with one of the wait staff and instead of greeting us and asking us to hold one for a second while they finished up, they ignored us, and continued talking for probably a full minute before acknowledging we were there. O get needing to finish a thought or tell someone something important about something going on that night, but at least greet your guests and ask them to wait a minute. Feels like common courtesy.

This past September, my husband and I went to visit Stadium High School for an awesome 10 Things I…read moreHate About You tour with Pretty Gritty Tours. When we finished the tour, we were hungry, so, we made our way to Red Star Taco Bar for dinner as I knew they had good plant-based options. I was greeted by a kind host at the front of the house and we were shown to a comfortable booth. They have a nice website which allowed me to know they had some delicious sounding sweet potato tacos and, boy, did they ever deliver! The corn tortillas are house-made--the flavors exceeded my expectations and left feeling satisfied. My husband ordered cheese quesadillas and he said they were good, too. The sparking water came out fancy with a wedge of lime. I appreciated everything about this place from the cute art at the front of the house to the good vibes of the waitstaff and cooks. I'll be back!!

Last few times I've been back I retried the shrimp & it hasn't been fishy anymore, it's good. The…read morefood/service has also been good.

What a nice little Mexican restaurant that is hidden in this little corner of Tacoma. Not often you…read morefind a place that has great beer and great coffee and great Mexican food. That is three greats, I know I just said that. But this little hole in the wall place provided great atmosphere cozy area to be able talk very easily to my sister and experience an amazing lunch. You do order at the cashier/order taker and then they give you a number and when your food comes out, you get the food delivered to the table with the number. When you are done, you have to buss your own table and do all that stuff besides wiping off your table. I thought the environment was awesome and I would highly recommend again and again to anybody that wants to come great place. And they do put the taco in Tacoma.

I've been here twice, getting the fish dinner and later sides of rice and beans…read more I thought the rice had lots of flavor, and I'll go back for more. The beans weren't my favorite at first taste, but they grew on me. They are flavorful too, and a tiny bit spicy. I'll order them again too. The fish was fried (not deep fried), straightforward, delicious. I love that there's a fish option with all the other meats. The price of the fish was on the menu, but I didn't see prices for the rice and beans sides. When the sides' cost was told to me, I was somewhat surprised ($9.44) as it seemed a little high. But I realize costs are going up for everyone and these folks planned, purchased, and cooked the ingredients for my tasty meals, plus they need to make some profit doing it. So, I'll pay it. They deserve it. The parking is awkward if not dangerous. It's worth parking on a side street half a block or more away. The location is great, very convenient, however.

Was looking for a place with authentic Mexican food and I'm glad I came here! Ordered 2 mulitas de…read morelengua and it was so flavorful! Also love that the salsas are actually spicy, everywhere you go now the salsa always lacks spice. Definitely will be coming back!

Not sure why these guys changed their name, but still the best carnitas in town. Crispy, juicy,…read moreflavorful, not too many chunks of fat...perfecto. Keep it up, Fernando!

Owners said everything is the same just switched names to Taqueria Bravo but everything is the…read moresame. In same parking lot as the gas station with a few parking spaces. Great beans and food!

OMG This is a restaurant I WANT to gatekeep. Loved it so…read moremuch. ALL food and drink was top notch. Flavorful meats, fluffy rice, fresh hot sauces, airy Tres Leches cake, dangerously good cocktails. Great decor and vibe. Mix of indoor and an outdoor seating. Companion rated it a 9.8/10 and only knocked it down due to the waitress to be very attentive.

I had a really good experience at Indita Mia in Tacoma! The mole was actually really good, and the…read morevibes inside were great, cute, welcoming, and a fun atmosphere. The service was also excellent! My grandma accidentally ordered something that ended up being way too spicy for her, but our server was so kind about it. They brought her out something new and didn't even charge us for the replacement, which I really appreciated. That kind of service goes a long way! The salsa was yummy too. Overall, a great spot with good food, good vibes, and genuinely kind service. I'd definitely come back!

We had a fantastic meal here! The place was packed, but we were able to get a table top. You order…read moreat the bar and they bring your food to you when it's ready. You can leave your tab open, which we almost did just try more food! We got three vegan dishes: the vegan nachos, the vegan Cubano, and the Chef Daddy Mac (vegan). Everything was so good! The nachos were a huge serving. There were two of us, and even though we had two more dishes coming, we still ate almost all of them. My friend got the vegan Cubano. She's not a vegan, and she said she really enjoyed it. She would definitely get it again. I got the Chef Daddy Mac. I ended up only taking a bite because we had eaten so much already I brought it home and it served me two more dinners! And it was delicious. I went to the bar and flagged down one of the bartenders to let them know how much I appreciated that they had a vegan menu at their restaurant. I was so pleased with the food and the thoughtfulness that went into the dishes. It wasn't just food without meat, and it wasn't just regular dishes with a meat alternative. These were crafted vegan dishes that can stand up in any restaurant against any animal-based dish. The atmosphere wasn't my vibe. As a Christian, it felt a little odd to be in that environment. The food was so good, though, I can't wait to come back and try more vegan options on the menu.

Want to visit a goth establishment in the greater Seattle area, without having to be a member? THIS…read moreIS YOUR PLACE. Goth vibes, with the same bar lines, but without the cover. Bonus... their house drinks have a great geeky vibe. :-D Now.... what else do they have? Well, do you want some fun photo-booth action?? This is your place!.... NOT THAT ACTION PERV!!! Want to play some pool? GOOD LUCK! Especially if you're a stereotypical introverted goth that doesn't want to talk to anyone, since the need to ask whomever is currently playing on the sole table, is likely the only way you'll get access. :-p Orrrr maybe your game is strong and you can just stare them into allowing you next? Either way, get the chips and salsa. Just don't eat them on the table, you heathen!! Also..... NO Nickelback, and NO Country!!!