Very solid burrito joint right by the office. Cheap, tasty, pretty much what you're looking for when it comes to quick Mexican food. Their menu is pretty large with your standard burritos, combination plates, and tacos. I ordered the two crispy taco and enchilada combo to go (there is no seating here) and enjoyed it. Unfortunately, my taco shells weren't very crisp by the time I got back to the office. Everything tasted good though. Recommend for your cheap Mexican food crave! read more

Don't hit this walk-by mexi-window up for a burrito if you like good ones. I figured any (literal) hole in the wall Mexican stand SHOULD have a great burrito, but that is where I discovered my ignorance. It was quick, it smelled Mexican, and it was wrapped in foil. It was NOT cheap, tasty or authentic. No one should ever LOAD a carne assada burrito with runny re-fried beans and no meat, but that is what I got. Michelle might be right on with her suggestions for meals, I haven't tried, but believe you me - the burrito is on par with a Taco Bell bean & cheese, for 10 times the price. read more

Love the burritos here. My favorite: Number 18: Veggie Burrito with black beans. Fills me up and makes me very happy. Always served with a smile. And all of that for $4.35 including tax! read more

The closest thing to my kind of taco-truck Mexican that I've found so far. Seriously a hole in the wall, right next to the entrance to pike place market. I have to say, I often disregard reviews that say "huge servings" and "Cheap prices" but WOW - this place has BOTH! For $5 I got a GIANT wet burrito with rice, beans, sour cream, gaucamole... And all beans are vegetarian - no lard! Why not an extra star? I would've liked a place to sit, the rice was a little undercooked and I asked for no tomatos but got them anyways... However, I will be back again and again for this cheap, delicious food with huge portions - I now have lunch and dinner. With everything under $6.50, plentiful vegetarian options and quick service I am a happy camper. Also, they do accept credit cards for over $5. read more

If you don't keep your eyes open you will walk right past this spot. It literally is a hole in the wall. I wouldn't consider this place a restaurant, it's more like a taco truck. You walk up to the little window, place your order, stand around and wait and then get your food and off you go to where ever you plan on having your meal. Location: Walking north on first towards Pike you will find La Vaca on your left hand side right before you reach Pike it is right there. It is literally a hole in the wall. There is a small window that you order from and the menu is on the wall next to the window. The guy running the cashier is pretty awesome and the food they dish out is delicious. I would not call this place a restaurant, at max there are two people, the cook and the cashier no one else can fit in that little closet of a space they have. Service: Service is great here, friendly cashier quick preparation on the food. I don't think anyone can complain about the service. I give them 5 stars for service. Food: This is an awesome place to get lunch. It is very inexpensive and they give you HUGE portions. I recommend going for the Green Chicken wet burrito, sauce is great and the chicken is very tender. I've tried other dishes as well and they are all really good. The wait for the food is not long. This place is great it is consistent and delicious. If you are a local or a tourist make a stop here, just remember this is not a restaurant there is no seating. You order your food to go and you go and find yourself a seat somewhere else. Go and check it out! read more

This place is SMALL! It's smaller than a closet even, but somehow they fit a little mexican restaurant here. + Cheap mexican food with large portions. ~ Most of the food is average, nothing too fancy. - No seating, and during lunch it can be a long wait for your food. There's only room for 2 workers max, so if there are a bunch of orders, you're going to be waiting a bit. I was introduced to horchata here, and it was ok but after having horchata at other Mexican restaurants, this horchata is simply average as well. read more

Food hot Plenty of it Sometimes long lines Food is fresh Delicious I could go there 3 times a week Bring a bag to carry your food @@@@ they will not give you a bag Joan read more

So delicious!!! I finally found a place that knows how to make a REAL burrito! Highly recommend the wet burrito! I even had some left over to take home and eat it like a burrito bowl! The worker is friendly and knows how to prepare a meal :). I'm glad I finally stopped by to try it, though I wish they were open on sundays. Highly recommend! read more

La Vaca is one of the best burrito places around! I consider myself a guy who really enjoys a good burrito. Right now i am writing this review after just enjoying a delicious burrito from La Vaca. They have great service and great food. If you are around Pike Place and you are looking for a Burrito. This is the spot I tell ya! read more

Amazing wet burritos that are cheap to boot. This isn't like Chipotle where you can customize like crazy, and the non burrito options are sparse at best, but if you just want a solid burrito it's hard to go wrong. The biggest downside is they can move pretty slow, so don't expect lightning fast speeds, especially when there is a line. read more

Really fantastic little window on 1st, right next to the market. The tourists walk buy shoveling donuts in their mouths, but you know what's up. A dude, a few microwaves and his smiling,red lipstick wearing wife churn out some amazingly filling portions of quality ingredients for under $8. They are sweet and chatty and the food can't be beat for the price. I have gotten the enchilada combo twice now, once with asada, this time with pollo and red sauce. The beans, rice and salad "on the side" all get dumped together in a package of deliciousness. Don't come here if you're wearing a white shirt, it's messy, in the best way. The meat is tender and flavorful. My only complaint? It's hard to go back to work after stuffing yourself, you'd much rather take a nap. read more

Tasty and affordable, I'm sure I'll be back when I'm in the mood for some Mexican. I got the crispy taco and enchilada combo, which was admittedly a bit off because the crispy tacos were right away soggy from the enchilada sauce. Nonetheless, they all had substantial amounts of meat and it was all tasty, so I enjoyed my meal. read more

GREAT lunchtime spot, line or not. One of the only places I frequent for midday meals more than once a week, for the pricing (it's fantastic, value-wise), for the food and for the ease. I'm a picky person on certain things, and they're no-fuss about ordering a burrito sin crema ni queso, which makes me a happy guy. A great opportunity to talk a little bit of soccer while waiting for your food, people watch the tourists in Pike Place Market, and carry home an absolute gem of a meal. These burritos put Chipotle so far in the corner, they wouldn't come out even if their name was "Baby" - for real. read more

This tiny take out window restaurant offers two veggie burrito options which boil down to your choice of beans with rice, cheese (which they will hold if you want to make it vegan), lettuce, tomato, cilantro and your choice of gauc or mole sauce. Pretty basic but their beans are lard free, the rice is made with veggie stock, and a full size burrito will only set you back $6! This place has just become my new go-to for a quick but healthy and hearty take out lunch. read more

For a simple burrito stand, I think La Vaca is pretty decent. I fancy myself a bit of a burrito connoisseur, and was entirely satisfied with my pollo en salsa verde burrito. It had a slight Indian curry-like flavor that might turn some people off, but I found it to be an interesting change. The chicken was your standard boiled affair that you'd typically find in an enchilada (as opposed to being grilled, like some people prefer), but was done right. My friend wasn't quite as impressed with his steak burrito, nor was he disappointed, so take that for what it's worth. read more

La Vaca - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I'm a big torta fan, and while I have only ever had pork tortas, I decided to try something new. I ordered a chicken in red sauce torta (no mayo) and I tell you what, it was spectacular! Good bun, lots of meat, delicious pickled jalapenos, and fresh guacamole on the sandwich. Delicious! Only downside is that it took about 20 minutes to get my food after what seemed like a pretty short line (~7 people in front of me). Still, worth a return. read more

I like "hole in the wall" Mexican joints. Ranks at the top with great French bistros. I probably eat at more "hitw" joints than any other place, both for convenience and flavor. Which brings me to La Vaca. I've only eaten there once. I had a taco done the right way...al pastor...two corn tortillas, meat, onions and cilantro with salsa added. Nothing more, nothing less. I would say it was done pretty well, but then again, it's not hard to get something that simple right. After looking at the kitchen/window/stand area, I can see why the rest of the food doesn't get great reviews (not that mine is a great review). They don't seem to take much pride in how they make the food. Before I ate there, someone came up to me and told me not to eat the rice and beans. Ok...that was a bit scary, but so was the person who came up to me. I didn't try it though. I was actually not that hungry, but needed a little boost of energy for the midday crunch. But after watching other people eat the food, especially rice, beans and burritos, I'd have to say I was happy with what I ordered. I will be back to La Vaca. I'll definitely order more al pastor tacos. Maybe one day venture out into the land of burritos, or rice and beans. But for now, I'm going to stay with what I know and save the experiments for a day when I can get my kids to try them first. read more

How is it that a small, closet sized establishment can satisfy me in a way these other larger and more expensive places cannot!? This place is easy to miss as its not much more than a window. I ordered a regular cardne asada burrito, which came out to just over $5.00. The burrito was fat, packed with all the goodness that I have been craving since I left California. Rice, beans, fresh salsa, great tasting meat prepared just right. I have finally found the love I was looking for. I will be back real soon! read more

Blink and you might miss this place. No joke. With so many things going on in this major intersection in the city, it's easy to get distracted and walk by this little window. I stumbled upon it strictly by luck-I've probably walked by it a hundred times and never even took notice it was there. The discovery was during a self-made challenge to keep my quick, Market lunches right around the $5 mark after numerous "go-to" spots raised their prices this year. La Vaca is right on the money- literally. Massive portions for a handful of George Washingtons. The question then became, would the quality take second hand to the quantity? My initial, impulse visit had me go with the Burrito special. I ordered the Carne Asada for my filling and added the extra jalapenos. $6.25 later (the jalapanenos would cost 50 cents and not worth the up-charge, with how little I got) and I plodded away with one of the heaviest containers of to-go food I had felt in a LONG time. What in the world was in this thing I was thinking? To my piggy delight, unbeknownst to myself prior to my purchase, I had ordered more food than was humanly possible to take down during a lunch break. This was definitely 2 meals worth of food. The burrito was PACKED with filling, and the remaining portions of the to-go contained were then abundantly filled with pinto beans (my choice of beans) and rice. I ate like a king for lunch, and then saved the other half for dinner later. The flavors were excellent, but nothing that knocked me off my chair. Just good, fresh, nicely made Mexican grub. Everything was piping hot (which is always a concern from a hole-in-the-wall place) and the meat was seasoned satisfactory, and thankfully not OVER seasoned. I could have used a lot more SPICY, but I know you are aiming at the general public. The red sauce had a nice tangy, tomato flavor to it and complimented the flavor of the carne asada in quite a nice way. Purists may not like how finely chopped the carne asada itself was, but it didn't take anything away from the flavor. Like it's been stated in previous reviews, you're definitely going to wanna grab some extra napkins as these guys are pretty messy and juicy. I didn't have a problem with anything being overly soggy in the to-go box, but I also didn't have to go very far. Service has been super friendly during both of my visits. The guy working was accommodating and nice. Kudos to the recommendations from Yelpers regarding the Salsa Verde Chicken Tacos. That's what I went with on my return visit and I think I was happier with those more than the Burrito Special. Cheaper, more spice to the sauce and just up my alley more as far as Mexican food goes. Simplicity and fresh ingredients go far and it really shines through on the Chicken Tacos with Salsa Verde. Now I just have to learn to continue to downgrade my portion size here. 2 tacos is plenty, really. They really pack those things good. $5 and you have a perfectly commendable little Mexican Lunch, piping hot, with fresh ingredients and a full belly. read more

This place has good burritos. I don't live in Seattle, but I was surprised at the decent Mexican that it offers. This place has burritos for under 6 dollars in a place that is heavily commuted by tourist and many workers. If you walk around the corner and and eat at another place you might pay more money for less food. Remarkably I found my self going back to this place a few days later. The first time I went I had a carne asada burrito and the second time I had a chicken burrito, and was twice left satisfied. It seems like they stay really busy, so I give them props for their quick service. read more

I ran into this place by accident and what an accident it was. My simple order was totally wrong and i didn't get the drink as part of my combo. The food (especially chicken with red sauce) was totally bland and just nothing special. Next time, I'll just keep walking past/ read more

We were visiting Seattle from Southern California and were not sure what to expect! We were very pleasantly surprised by La Vaca! The worker inside was super funny and friendly. We got a taco combo and a burrito and both were good!! The salsa has great flavor and we liked both the chicken and the steak. Our only complaints were that we thought that the rice could use some more flavor and one of the taco shells was really soggy. But besides that it was an excellent experience and a cheap, good eat in Pike's Place!! read more

I have been seeing this place for a while now and have wanted to try it out. I pulled the trigger today and I was not disappointed. I got a Carne Asada burrito and added Guac and sour cream. Burrito was $7.00. plus $3.00 for the extras... I think. I could have done without the sour cream but, the guac was amazing!! Great flavor. Chunky and not the smooth stuff you get at the supermarket that was made weeks ago. Good stuff here at La Vaca~! Burrito was huge. Well worth the $7.00. Tasted great! Little bit of heat which was nice. Might be the best burrito in Seattle. At least the best that I have had so far. I will be back again and again! read more

Great food, amazing service !! Definitely the best place to stop by and grab some grub.

In a city where people think "Taco Time" is good Mexican food, it is fantastic to find a small joint that is doing it right. If you're looking for your hipster Mexican food, go elsewhere, pay more, and complain about the spice level. If you're looking for scratch made, affordable, delicious Mexican food go here. Grab a burrito, add some guacamole, and have a seat down in the market and enjoy yourself. As a native Southern Californian, I can vouch that this place is legit. read more

This place is a gem! I have been going here for years and don't regret a single meal! Great food and large portions! After my third visit, the owner remembered my order and has never forgotten. The customer service is fantastic. read more

I work in Belltown and walk to Pike Place market for lunch atleast 3 times a week and visit La Vaca atleast once a week or once in two weeks. This is one of the most inexpensive places where I go for lunch and yet I get the most consistent food experience I get. read more

A good stop to grab a tasty full bodied burrito. Hole in the wall. Been there a long time. Glad to see their still going. Quality is still there. read more

La Vaca - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Highly recommend this place. It's very good. And they use the good kind of tortillas that don't taste like straight up flour/dough. The rice is so fresh and the place is decently priced. read more

The thing that blows me away about this burrito stand is how much they accomplish in such a small space. It's perfect for a quick lunch in downtown Seattle, so I find myself here every now and then. The burritos are tasty (though not extraordinary), and it's definitely a good change from the usual Jimmy Johns lunch. read more

I crave the burrito from here once in awhile! Such huge portions for some GOOD food! I love this place! Get any of the pork meats with your burrito and you won't be disappointed! This place is seriously a hole in the wall and it's not a waste of time to check this place out! If you're starving, even better! read more

Well, I'm really shocked to have read a few bad reviews for this place, b/c this place gets pretty darn close to authentic and tasty as Mexican food in Seattle gets (the taco truck on South Rainier is just about the best). I do agree that a traditional burrito doesn't have lettuce, but at least they don't go ape sh*t to please the non-traditionalists and add cheddar. My favorite thing to get here is either the chicken con mole or the carne asada Burrito. Their tacos are pretty damn big and you can get filled up with just two. It's a great value for what you get. The Burritos can usually feed two people (three if you're on a diet). The peeps that work there are always super friendly and pleasant. It's definitely one of my favorite lunch places in downtown. read more

Great tasting food for cheap! It's a hole-in-the-wall (literally) place that you might walk right by. Do yourself a favor and stop next time. I get a big vegetarian burrito with black beans and it totals $4.35. That's a deal for lunch! This is one of my go-to spots. Highly recommended. read more

Burrito Heaven. Saw a previous review that said they only take cash- they take credit cards now, which is awesome, because I never have any cash. Fast, friendly service, huge burrito babies, delicious! I had the green chicken burrito and it was fantastic! read more

TERRIBLE SERVICE. This place has its hours posted online and on the front window (closing at 5:30pm). I'm a local in Seattle and I like to support local businesses but when I hobbled a few blocks on crutches to get a burrito for dinner at 5:15PM the guy working the stand told me I was too late and that their posted hours don't really apply. Normally I wouldn't be upset but being handicapped in downtown Seattle and being refused service (despite the fact that it was during open hours and all the food was still out) really made me change my mind about this place. You're better off to spend your money elsewhere. read more

This place offers some of the best burritos I have ever had. To top it off, this place also offers some of the cheapest food around. The service is extremely quick and friendly. You can most definitely tell how much hard work they put in. The quality of the meat is perfect and the flavor is impeccable. When you order a burrito it comes with a side of rice, beans, and a salad. This place does not disappoint. read more

For a fast food Mexican to go window this is pretty awesome. Cheap with large portions that will keep you full for the whole day. There is enough to share. Decent selection of menu items. Great customer service. read more

Best burrito in Seattle! The Carne Asada was very flavorful and tender. The people behind the counter are very friendly and the portions are large. Great value, would definitely come back. read more

I came here for a quick bite before heading to catch a ferry. The guy was friendly & fast. I got a carnitas burrito for under $7 & it was the size of a baby! It had a lot of flavor. Plus he had pics of Ronaldo & Messi on the side lol another star for that! read more

Big, super tasty burritos, you can pick which type of beans you want, the hot sauce is awesome... the price is great considering you're in such a touristy location. It is walk up ordering and there is seating inside the plaza it is located in. The guy running it was friendly, although he seemed irritated when I asked if he could heat up my burrito because it was cold from the huge amount of un-melted cheese in it. I got 2 burritos on my short trip and would definitely come back again. read more