Great service!!! Delicious food!!! We learned about the origin of the restaurant and it's different spices. They have the best homemade corn tortillas!!! Will return!!! read more

I wish I took pictures, I live in Vancouver and met my bestie that lives in Puyallup, to catch up so I wasn't thinking of food pictures. The restaurant is decorated like you're in someone's home in Mexico, it was so cute! It was very busy when we came in They don't have chips and salsa fyi - this joint is incredibly authentic Not a HUGE menu, but decent amount of choices which right away tells me they do what they do well if the menu isn't 8 pages haha We got quick service, there was one woman seating people, taking orders, and closing checks, and she did it well! My friend and I ordered soup (specifically carne en su jugo), which is my FAVORITE SOUP EVER, and I can't ever find it anywhere, and boy oh boy I will drive the 1.5 hours to get it again and again, it was perfect. They provide maximum of 2 ramekins of pickled carrots (cost if you want more, which were amazing) and 1 ramekin of green salsa (charge if you want more - and it's spicy but so good!) 3 crispy chicken tacos 1 mole with refried beans taquito (not rolled) 1 adobado pork sopa 1 adobado pork taco 2 chorizo tacos 1 hibiscus aqua fresca The restaurant doesn't have any music on, which I always appreciate background noise in general, but my friend and I were talking so much and the place was busy I didn't notice too much We planned on meeting monthly in Centralia and will continue to go here to eat, check it out!!! read more

I wasn't impressed at all. Instead of chips and salsa they give you carrots and the food was just ok

Wife and I have been wanting to eat here since moving to the area earlier this year! We've heard and read so many positive reviews of this place and we finally got the opportunity to eat here! The ambiance is quaint and homely and service was very friendly and welcoming. Honestly, we loved this! But unfortunately, the food was just not edible. It was awful and If I'm being honest, I'll cite this as the worst meal we've had in 2025. The pictures of just the tamales below will speak volumes...and are representational of just how off the mark ALL our food was. Sorry guys, we wanted to love you! Hope it was just an off day for ya... read more

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This is a six plus star rating. You cannot eat better Mexican food than what this offers. They don't serve the traditional chips so know that going in. Instead, they serve up pickled carrots with salsa. Which is far better. And unique. It won't disappoint. We had their two specialties: carnitas and a tamale. The tamale is out of this fucking world. Their homemade tortillas are thick. Their sauce is perfect. The meat is tender. Good prices and good size servings. They greet you like family. The best. read more

La Tarasca - Pickled carrots instead of chips. Perfection. - Mexican Near Me - Centralia, Washington

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We stop to this place on the way back to Seattle . Mercedes, the owner who runsthe restaurant, treated us so well that is usually unexpected in those places . The food was amazing . The tacos , made with real masa, were wonderful. The Carnitas outstanding . This restaurant is a gem . When you are around that are , go there and you won't be disappointed. read more

This place is not only delicious, but there is an atmosphere of joy and genuine care. The carnitas were delicious and don't miss out on the flan!! read more

La Tarasca - Story of the indigenous people of the current state of Michoacān. - Mexican Near Me - Centralia, Washington

This Restaurant is authentic Mexican food. I had customers looking for property and as we drove by La Tarasca I told them it was authentic, they were not believing me and asked a couple clarifying questions: Do they give you chips and salsa, NO, Hmm what do they give for appetizer? pickled hot carrots and jalapeños. hmm do they put sour cream on everything? NO I said and they thought maybe it was authentic. try it it is great read more

If you're driving between Seattle and Portland, plan your drive so you can stop here for lunch or dinner. It's a cozy family run joint with super authentic food from the Southwest of Mexico. Service if wonderful and the hosts are very accommodating and pay a lot of attention to make sure you're enjoying your meal. The tamales are great - they're heavier on the outer soft shell than the meat but very tasty - save some of the salsa you get when you are seated to go with this. But the standout for me are the ala carte tacos - the chorizo and the adovado meats are well portioned, superbly cooked, and seasoned to be juicy and flavorful. I'll be back to try a bunch of other menu items on my next road trip! read more

This is authentic mexico. Fresh tortillas for each of us we had carnitas and rice n beans. Make your own taco. No chips with Salsa. Pickled carrot chips. New for me , but good. No Coke, only Pepsi here. read more

Absolutely phenominal!! Wish we had this at home . Staff is remarkable This history captivating Cant wait for the Flan! read more

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Amazing family and delicious food all from scratch cooking check there hours before going

The menu on here definitely needs to updated. I know that inflation is a thing, but 8.50 for frijoles y arroz is a bit overkill. We ordered the enchiladas and the carnitas. The enchiladas were meh.. we can do better at home - I'm not sure who cut the cebolla/jitomate, but they need to get better at their job. The carnitas... woof... small portion is an understatement for over $20 and idk if it was bc it was the end of the evening, but I have never had sweeter carnitas and not in a good way. The only saving grace are the tortillas hecho a mano / quesadillas. I wouldn't go again and honestly it's probably bc of the prices. When the prices were the ones on the menu images, I'm sure it was worth it, now it is not. read more

La Tarasca - Updated menu demonstrating inflation. - Mexican Near Me - Centralia, Washington

Im an authentic mexican & this place doesn't cut it. This doesn't make the Mexican's proud. No chips, saggy soggy nasty as heck tacos... canned dog food would be a tier higher. I love local restaurants but not this one. 1.3/10 came right back up in the bathrooms & there was NO SOAP to wash your hands. They probably don't wash. read more

I will never understand why this place has so high ratings. Please go somewhere else. The food is horrible. The tamales are terrible. All the food was cold and dry. read more

We had the carnitas and verde entrees and they were amazing. The verde was truly the best we have had. Just enough spice and flavor. The carnitas was tender and also flavorful. read more

Fantastic food and service. The owner is a lady who welcomed us very warmly. She described the foods very patiently. The food is amazing and very reasonably priced. The restaurant atmosphere is very nice and traditional. read more

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Delicious AUTHENTIC Mexican food!! From the decor, to the food this place was like a little trip to Mexico. This is not American Mexican food, it is legit and delicious!!! No tortilla chips and salsa, instead these amazing pickled carrots and green salsa that is to die for. The tamales were fresh made in house and on point. They have chicken and pork. I preferred the chicken but both were good. The pork carnitas were phenomenal. Beans and rice were perfection. Adobada tacos had flavor I've never had but was left wanting more. Fresh tortillas made in house. We were in town for a basketball tourney and I ordered extra tamales for home. Waitress was the sweetest with a no nonsense attitude. Loved her!!! Seriously, pass the other restaurants right off the freeway and come into town slightly. It's worth it. read more

La Tarasca - Tamales - Mexican Near Me - Centralia, Washington

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The food is so authentic, delicious the dining and service experience is wonderful. G read more

On our way home from Tacoma to Portland and we picked this place due to the high Yelp reviews. It did not disappoint. We had a taco adobada, chicken tamale, chili verde and the carnitas dish. Everything was delicious, especially the taco and verde. The owner, we didn't catch her name, was very friendly and was very excited about sharing this culinary experience. Anytime we are traveling past La Tarasca we will be stopping for another round of fine Mexican cuisine. read more

Time your I-5 trip to land a homemade meal here Sig- worthy flavors ¿Quieres comer? ¡Ven aquí, prueba todo! Sabores ricos read more

Food was well seasoned, delicious, colorful ambience, service was great the owner is wonderful, will definitely be back here again soon I felt at home and the owner Mercedes was wonderful!! read more

La Tarasca - Chicken mole , the house special carnitas house made tortillas and house made horchata - Mexican Near Me - Centralia, Washington

My family and I have been coming here for years! Everything about our experiences has been amazing: the food, the atmosphere, their service, and the heart put into this restaurant. Always a top choice for dining! read more

Delicious. Had the house special- carnitas. Great flavor. Fresh tamale was the best we've ever had. Hostess I believe is the owner and her service is geniune. read more

It only took me 16 years to have a date night here with my husband. It's our new favorite spot. Adore the owner. Food is top shelf! We had carnitas, a tamale, and taquitos tarascos. So delicious!! Must go. read more

Owner seemed to be busy with a table of eight to be bothered with us. The food was marginal at best. We both had chili rellinos, with rice and beans. The chili's were not very good, maybe left over from yesterday. Very disappointing. Have had better at your average run of the mill Mexican restaurants. Wish I'd have gone to Taco Bell, would have saved myself $45.00. This place was excellent at one time. Better step up your game, I drove 150 miles to be disappointed, never again. read more

La Tarasca - Inside of restraint. - Mexican Near Me - Centralia, Washington

Fast and very friendly service and even better food. Tasty and flavorful dishes. Highly recommend!

Amazing find while in town for a wrestling tournament!. We had the owner wait on us and she couldn't have been sweeter. She explained the history and the menu as it was our first time here. EVERYTHING was amazing... food, service with the cutest eat in dining room! I had the crispy ground beef taco with rice and beans. 27 years and still killing it! read more

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Love this place, great authentic food. Been coming here for years. Anytime I drive through this area I have to stop. Adabada tacos are like meat candy a must try. Love the pickled carrots too. read more

Not your traditional Mexican restaurant. Doesn't serve chips and salsa or margaritas. So if that's what you're looking for, go elsewhere. Otherwise, food was good and service was good. read more

Way Over priced for quality and quantity of food. Steak was so dry and lacking spice. Tasted as if it was burnt and i dont mean seared flavoring. It was like it was burt along with some type of onion or other vegetable. Difficulty cutting with steak knife and chewing. That being said......Everything else was great. Enchilladas and Rice were great, just not the steak. Salsa and carrots given in the beginning were also great. Flan was one of the best I have had. Service and setting was awesome. read more

Plan a detour from the highway to visit this place. Family owned and operated, serving generational recipes. The best corn tortilla I have ever had -- seriously, I didn't know they could be fluffy! -- proper tamales, savory carnitas, mole with just the right amount of spice, aguas frescas made in house and not too sweet. I had no room left over for dessert but we'll be back! read more

The place is small but charming. Everyone greeted us and were really friendly. The food was amazing! Good portions, hand made tortillas that we had with our tacos and for the chile colorado and menudo. Highly recommend if you want authentic Mexican food. read more

We always try to come in here when we come visit moms house. Today we hit it just right for lunch. Pozole small was all I could muster. Their fresh tortillas are fantastic as well. Till next time. read more

La Tarasca - Pozole small - Mexican Near Me - Centralia, Washington

Better food than when I was in Mexico. Grandma is an amazing woman and cooks such good food. Staff is always polite and helpful.

This place never disappoints. Consistently wonderful food prepared and served by the nicest family. Off the beaten path from the interstate but worth it! read more

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Authentic home cooked Mexican cuisine. Dining experience amplified by colorful decor and abuela/grandmother (owner) service. She greeted us at the door and, after we were seated, offered menu recommendations. We enjoyed the signature slow cook pork plate and pozole soup. Then we enjoyed exceptional desserts - flan and rice pudding. We will definitely return to this special place. read more

This place absolutely lived up to the hype! Delicious food, adorable place and super friendly service, quick too. Would highly recommend. I got the chile relleno with rice and beans and we ordered a vegetarian enchilada with potatoes and beans. Side quesadilla and a flan, because it sounded so incredibly delicious. Loved all the salsas it came with, especially that spicy verde one. Pickled veggies were on point. Rice and beans are the basis on which I judge all Mexican food, and this was perfect. So much lovely atmosphere here, too. Older building and filled with beautiful colors, happy plants, and kind servers Thanks so much! read more

We took a quick pit stop on our road trip based of the extensive recommendations and online reviews. Colorful, lively interior, staff was friendly enough. We ordered the house specialty, the carnitas, and we found them below average at best (very dry). It was a good size portion but kinda pricey for what it was (around $22.00). The taste of the horchata was good but slightly grainy. Don't anticipate complimentary chips at the table. Salsa and pickled carrots were provided. read more

La Tarasca - Carnitas (house specialty) - Mexican Near Me - Centralia, Washington

Amazing food and excellent service ... and did I mention amazing food. We went out of our way to come to La Tarasca, based upon a friend's recommendation. We will certainly return any time we are in the area. A quaint and authentic restaurant, with lots of charm and amazing food. read more