Every now and again my wife and I stop in for some street tacos that are slow roasted on a spit out front. The fun for us is that I get to practice my Spanish. Most of the times we've come here, the staff do not speak English. I enjoy it. The food is always very delicious and not pretentious. Great service. This is an experience and at the end you can browse the grocery store next door. We grabbed a chicharon that was about a foot wide and close to 2 feet long... one piece... I grabbed some thinly sliced steak for homemade Carne Asada...my son loves conche pastries... It's always a good time. read more

La Central Taqueria - Street tacos - Mexican Near Me - Kent, Washington

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This place is so good , friendly service, wonderful traditional Mexican food. Always have fun music on,or a soccer game! Highly recommend this place !! read more

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Food was amazing, great service from all the staff, highly recommend queso birria tacos

Best tacos around! Anytime I am in the area I stop by to get some tacos to go and they never let me know. These are my favorite tacos in the greater Seattle area no lie! This is my hidden gem that I would recommend anyone to try that is looking for some amazing pastor tacos. I've been meaning to try their other food but can't ever say no to tacos. The staff is always super friendly whenever I stop in. read more

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Cash/Card accepted Free public parking Group friendly Family friendly Mexican Food Mexican Cuisine With a Grocery store Located in between federal way and SeaTac airport. This traditional Taqueria I ffersnip some good authentic Mexican food and cusine. They speak limited English but understand what you want to order. They grill right outside their Grocery store with an authentic AL Pastor stand. Food was delicious and plus they serve Frescas, as well as Alcoholic beverages. Overall a wonderfull find with out breaking the bank. read more

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I found this plastic inside my concha This is disgusting. If you buy bread from here check it before eating it. read more

La Central Taqueria - Concha - Mexican Near Me - Kent, Washington

One stop shop for that perfect Carne asada weekend Has everything that brings up those child hood memories visiting Mexico. The staff is amazing. Great atmosphere. read more

I really wanted to leave a good review because I had been here previously a couple years back and the food had been good but today, it was not good at all :( this restaurant is located in a plaza and has lots of parking. Upon arriving, the restaurant was empty and there was no workers to be seen. After checking out the menu on the screen, a worker came out and took my order. I ordered a burrito with Al pastor meat. It took about 10 minutes to get the food. The burrito was huge!! And I was super excited to dig in. The rice and beans were good but the meat was not. It was dry, seemed like it was either old or reheated a couple times before being served. Did not taste good and the burrito was extremely greasy. For meat that was dry...I don't understand where it was coming from but the oil was dripping at the bottom of the burrito. I didn't even end up finishing it and was completely disappointed. Price was $13 for just the burrito. read more

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This place gave me food poisoning when I ordered fajitas on Christmas Day. I spent Christmas night throwing up.

Delicious food! Perfect service! Excellent all around. Must try the mole enchiladas !!!! read more

La Central Taqueria - Devoured the mole enchiladas !!! - Mexican Near Me - Kent, Washington

Al Pastor tacos were amazing. They give 3 types of salsa, verde was best. Carne Asada we're very flavorful. Call ahead and they'll have them ready. These are street taco style (small corn, open face). If you dine in, they have mixed drinks and mojitos!!! read more

We had got a recommendation to try this place so we decided to stop when we were close by. After talking with the cook, I decided to order their camarones a la diabla. They were outstanding. Probably the best I have had outside of Mexico. The atmosphere and service were typical for this type of taqueria. I would come back for this plate again. read more

Mal mal mal , este lugar era muy bueno pero,está es la segunda ves que las meseras son muy prepotentes y te atienden como si fueras a pedir gratis.que mal servicio tienen ordene unos tacos con tortilla echa a mano y me trajeron las tortillas bien frías como si fueran del otro día.!!! La pensaría Otra ves para venir....... read more

A Taqueria next to a great Carniceria with really good al pastor tacos. The Seattle burrito scene is dismal, but you can buy any of the taco meats by the pound and restaurant sized burrito shells in the market next door to make your own at home. Its a drive, but still my go to place for tacos. Beats anything in Capitol Hill or near central Seattle. read more

These tacos are the real deal. Freshly made, fiery in flavor, and on the cheap- the whole menu. It's inside a Mexican grocery store and has a pretty decently sized space with lots of seating. Parking isn't an issue either since it's in a complex (next to Fred Meyer on PacHwy) with a private parking lot. Only 12 reviews so far, so it's a hidden gem. The menu has a lot of different things, but I'm here to taco bout tacos (overused pun, I know). Each meat is robust and has that homemade kind of flavor. You see a guy outside by the entrance working the grill, which is pretty cool. Also, the salsa bar has everything you need to add flavor to your tacos- diced onions, cilantro, cucumber, red onions, and salsas all to your liking. Eat them while they're hot! If you're down with Tacos Chukis or Taco Street, then this place might be for you. It has a more local what-you-see-is-what-you-get feel. That said, it's not trying to appeal to a CapHill or Ballard crowd, if you get my meaning. Make no mistake though, this place is really Mexican- seems genuine since I'm the only non-Mexican person in here. That's usually the best way to tell if the food is authentic. read more

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Good I great but honestly customer service means a lot and they always roll their eyes if you tell them the order is wrong or make you feel rushed while ordering. All the females that work here have attitudes and have no communication skills. read more

Awesome little market with a cool butcher shop. I stopped in here after work yesterday (Saturday) to grab a few pounds of Ranchera and came across a little stand with tamales and these fried tacos, 5 for $2.00. Beef and pork brain, had to grab a couple. Definitely different and good, i was surprised. Almost like scrambled liver. Only sold on the weekends. Check them out. read more

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Workers are rude and think you are there obligated to buy. Customer service is not great. Food is okay but service is horrible prices are also sky rock read more

As authentic as it gets. It's probably the most authentic mexican restaurant I've been to thus far. The restaurant is in the corner of a mexican grocery store (which was fun to browse through while you're digesting). It's a little intimidating walking in if you aren't mexican.. We actually felt a little out of place but seeing how homey and chill it was to many other regulars who were hanging out there assured us it was going to be good. We took a while looking at the menu and the lady was still very nice about it! We had great service and the food was amazing. We ordered 10 tacos (they're about 1.60 each) and the enchiladas plate, which came up to be $30. Pretty pricey but totally worth the quality. It tasted home made... Like made with love lol, it was comforting, balanced, hot, everything you wish mexican food to be. Out of the two kinds of tacos we ordered, I liked the asada most while my bf liked the pastor most. I like the taste of the meat and their asada doesn't overuse seasoning where it masks the food. Their asada is straight up asada--dat natural meat taste mm. The pastor was sweeter; it had pineapples and had a lot more umami than I prefer, but it was still extremely good. The enchiladas came with a side of rice and beans and a ton of verde sauce. It was really good. I'm dying to try all their other dishes! We had a good time here! Amazinggggggg food and kind service. Two days later and I'm still dreaming about their asada tacos... That's how I know they get the full five. read more

La Central Taqueria - Asada and pastor tacos - Mexican Near Me - Kent, Washington

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Solid 4.5 stars. We are always on the hunt for good, authentic, Mexican food. You'll find it here. I had 6 tacos, 3 carnitas 3 asada. All delicious. Homemade corn tortillas. There is a salsa bar, several different types of salas. Friendly staff. Boyfriend had tacos and got tamales. He had the chicken and jalapeno and cheese. He liked the jalapeno and cheese best. Tamales also came with crema... a tamale I could have ordered was a pineapple one... never heard of one before! Next time. We will be back. read more

I get extremely excited when I spot a taqueria that is associated with (or even in close proximity to) a carniceria, panaderia, or supermercado. La Central Taqueria is attached to La Central Tienda Mexicana, so I had high hopes that I might have struck taco gold. At roughly $1.50/taco, I ordered 2 pastor, 2 carnitas, and 2 asada tacos. They had a larger selection of meats than anywhere I've seen in Washington, but I stuck with the basics for my first visit. Fixings: -The two corn tortillas on each taco were of good quality, and appropriate pre-heat was applied prior to serving. The tacos were topped with freshly chopped onions and cilantro, and fresh lime wedges on the side. They also brought me 3 different salsas in squeeze bottles, and I liked all three. Basic prerequisites were met. Meats: -The asada was underwhelming - slightly dried out and underseasoned. The serving size was unusually large. (Note: I cannot find good asada hardly anywhere. Please share if you know a place). -The pastor was pretty standard. I really like pastor, so I liked my tacos, but nothing about them was outstanding. -The carnitas was above average, but just barely. Not dried out, but not too fatty. They had the flavor and consistency of my grandmother's pot roast - super rich. This style of carnitas, while totally delicious, is just not really what I am looking for when I want tacos. This is solely a matter of personal taste, and not taco execution, so I will give them credit for successful carnitas. The service was good. As a taco snob from California, I can only give La Central Taqueria 3 stars. It's worth a try if you're in the area. read more

La Central Taqueria - Asada, Pastor, Carnitas (left to right) - Mexican Near Me - Kent, Washington

If you want legit tacos this is the place. Authentic as it gets. If you're a snob about things then well... not the place for you. Al pastor are my fav. There's tables, beer, assortment of drinks... People are friendly. Plenty of parking in the lot. read more

I've ordered at least one of everything. I crave this place! Most authentic Mexican food in the PNW. I grew up in San Diego, this taqueria is spot on!! read more

This restaurant's chilaquiles and street tacos are amazing! We order their chilaquiles pretty regularly for our at home Sunday brunch. You can't go wrong with the verde or red one! read more

Delicious, authentic Mexican food! The restaurant is tucked into La Central Tienda and has a very simple aesthetic. You walk up to the front counter to order (where they have an array of delicious juices), then find a seat and your food will be brought to you when ready. There's a salsa bar and toppings in the corner (beware, the habanero salsa is HOT). I ordered tacos carnitas, rice and beans, and a papaya juice. It was all delicious, and the tacos were very generous portions. My sister got the enchiladas verdes and a piña juice, which were also great. I've missed authentic Mexican food so much since moving from Tri-Cities, and I will definitely be back to enjoy it here again! read more

Ordered my tacos off UberEats, they were sooo good!! They gave me extra limes and cilantro/onion (which i loveeee) and their sauces are super good, i love the spicy sauce they serve on the side with the tacos. Can't wait to try again #TACOTUESDAY read more

Clean spot, the tacos al pastor we're super dank, they did have a kid up in there working, but he was on the table service. The salsas were all good and had a wide variety of spices. The asada tacos were also bien deliciosos. read more

Probably the worst experience. 30 minutes to receive 4 tacos and some beans and rice, got them cold btw. Should never take 30 minutes for such product, can attribute to bad ownership or mismanagement. Market side is cool. read more

Uber order had enchiladas with red sauce. Totally fine except for the fact the food is crazy spicy and if you are a wimp who cannot handle real Mexican style taqueria food with a kick, beware! All it needed was a warning for those of us not aware or able to digest it. I'm on fire from my mouth to... Yep. Please warn the wimps. read more

I've had my fare share of tacos at many taquerias from the east side to the south sound and La Central is the one that keeps me coming back. You must eat them while they're hot. If my friends and family asked me where to go for tacos it would be without hesitation, La Central. In fact, bf and I have frequented this place at least twice a week for months straight this year. Though, we've been a regular for a few years now. Knocked one star off because their salsa bar is not always up and I love the salsa bar lol. My mouth is watering as these letters I type flow from beneath my fingers and my eyes gaze into the distance and I begin to daydream of tacos..... must get tacos now. read more

Man I love this place. I was apprehensive at first to check this out but I am glad I grew some b@lls. I wasn't sure what to expect since it's right on Pac Hwy, but the dude grilling a giant kabob of meat right outside the front doors called to me like that skunk chick who called Pepe Le Pew. I soon learned that hunk of burning meat was going to be ingested by me in form of tacos. I had tacos al pastor as well as the more adventurous tongue and cheek. All crispy and delicious. I could have eaten many more tacos but decided to try the goat soup, which was amazing and very meaty! I'm already planning my next trip next time to this gem. And next time I'm gobbling down them fat ol chicharones I saw in their hot case! read more

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BEST TACOS AL PASTOR! My girlfriend and I have been coming here for about 2 years now and I feel like home every time I'm here. Amazing atmosphere(not too loud not too quite) Tvs , music all around. They have food, delicious drinks, beer you name it! The only thing I didn't like was the carne asada tacos. They didn't have such a good flavor do it. But other than that the service and tacos al pastor were amazing. read more

La Central Taqueria - Mexican Near Me - Kent, Washington

Stay away ! Covid breading ground .... workers prepare food items with mask halfway on. People standing around clueless as to where to pay.

You know it's legit when the taqueria is filled with its own people. Good customer service and food was really really good. We got carne asada tacos and husband got a torta! They have watermelon and melon juice and of course my favorite orchata! They also sell lots of different sweets at this restaurant. Our only suggestion is to wipe tables down more often. When we went looking for a table, many tables were still not cleaned. But overall this place was awesome! A store connected with all the Mexican favorites! We bought fresh tamales to go in the market too! They have pan dulce Mexican pastries along with so much more. This will def be a regular spot for us now! Enjoy! read more

La Central Taqueria - Some of goodies they have on display in the taqueria! - Mexican Near Me - Kent, Washington

Best Al Pastor in the area. With Cold beer and fresh salsa bar its a prefect way to enjoy the day.

This place has deeeeeelicious tacos al pastor. They're have the real deal too...the seasoned pork is cooked on a spit right out side of the taqueria, and it has the pineapple sitting on top, so its cooked just right and they dice up just the right amount to give the taco a sweet tangy-ness. Order yours with everything (they come with cilantro, pineapple, and onions on them, and some lime, radish, & cucumber as a garnish. With just one bite you'll be in heaven (but don't stop there)! They give you several salsas to play with and what can i say? Its just the bomb! Try it! One other detail- I've only been here on weekends so I'm not sure if the al pastor cooked outside is a weekend special only, but I'm sure its just as good cooked inside. read more

Great Tacos and delicious enchiladas! We do takeout at least ones a week from here. Very very rarely do we have something that is not very fresh but even then it's good! The prices do increase quite often which makes it a bit a pricey especially when I alone can eat 10-15 tacos read more

They are making fresh Al Pastor tacos right outside the restaurant/store. Each taco is topped with fresh pineapple chunks, chopped cilantro and onions. You order them inside at the restaurant counter. Eat it fresh. They are so good. It's one of the best al pastor tacos I've ever tasted. Shrimp ceviches are also tasty. read more

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Authentic and delicious! And nothing like a bowl of goat soup on Saturday's to warm up the cold winter mornings.

I checked reviews before coming because I never been here. I've had a negative experience and was wondering if I was at the right place because everybody else have had better experiences than me. But I know this was the right place after reading how others described it I ordered my food to-go. If I were to stay I would be to uncomfortable. The service was absolutely terrible. The woman did not greet me. She came to the counter and "what do you want" I told her I wanted a tamale. (Their whole menu is in Spanish) I asked her did they have pork. She said how many. I told her only 1. She asked is that all. Like she was in such a rush. I said no, I would like 6 carne asada tacos and a side of beans and rice. Came out to $17 and some change. While waiting for my food I noticed a salsa bar. With only plastic lids. No plastic cups to take with. So I asked her for some cups. She insisted she would include salsa in my order. I did not want additional service from her because I knew I wouldn't be pleased and she just didn't have it in her to satisfy my needs. My food came. I saw only one of each salsa about 1oz containers for my 6 tacos, tamale and rice and beans. I need a lot of salsa in case the food is lacking in flavor. In this case, it definitely was. I asked her for extra salsa and she rudely gave me one more. That isn't gonna cut it for me. So I took it upon myself to put salsa from the salsa bar in my container with the rice and beans and left. -for the food. It wasn't that great. Only thing I really appreciated was the spicy salsa. The Orange/red salsa was fire. But I won't be back. read more