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    Rafelitos

    3.9 (68 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM
    Updated a few days ago

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    taco sampler-- all dry
    Carol P.

    I was so excited to go and was disappointed. Fast food style service. Great building. People were nice. Expected more.

    Denali Nachos w/ Brisket.  YUMMY!
    Adeline K.

    Last week Friday, 04.17.2026, my colleagues and I stopped by for lunch and the ambiance was a little loud but not too loud that you can't hear each other talking. The atmosphere was like you were in a little taco down in Cali and it was super clean. The food was fresh and delicious! The service was great n attentive. I'd recommend this place!

    Nice open air dining area.
    Vic E.

    Came down here for lunch earlier while running errands. Rafelitos is located on W. 91st Ave and King St. between Costco and Target at the old Fire Island bakery location behind the Anchorage Brewery. The dining area has high ceilings surrounded by glass windows. This is great during sunny days, but during winter, when daylight is short, it can be blinding from the west side when the sun goes down. The glare was especially strong when ordering at the counter and even the cooks in the kitchen had a difficult time as the grills face the dining area with the sun right in their faces. The employees were friendly and extremely busy as they were helping customers in the dining area as well as a private party next door. Rather than a physical copy of the menu, there are screens above the front counter displaying the menu selections to place your order. I ordered the Weekend Special of Birria Tacos and Consomme (hand-pressed fried corn tortillas with brisket and back rib meat, cilantro, and onions accompanied with a cup of bone marrow consomme for dipping) and a friend of mine who came along ordered the Carnitas Taco Special at $7.50/crispy or soft taco. We found a table close to the front door and fortunately seats facing away from the afternoon glare. All the tables are long bar-style tables with stools which takes up a lot of space when you're navigating to the counter to place an order. Dining tables for a party of 2-4 would be more ideal in a setting like this. The 15 minute wait was reasonable, given how busy the kitchen was with diners and takeout orders being worked on. The food was delicious. The Birria Tacos were juicy and tender with melted cheese and the Consomme added additional flavor akin to au jus for a French Dip sandwich. My friend enjoyed the Carnitas Tacos. What made this order unique was that the Carnitas included what looked like bacon bits and pork belly in the tacos. That looked amazing. I will have to try that out on the next visit. Some of the standout selections include the Street Corn (topped with mayo, Cotija cheese, tortilla strips and salsa Macha), Pork Belly Tacos (roasted garlic, jalapeno aioli, shaved cabbage, cilantro, and salsa), 1lb. Burritos with choice of meat on a 13-inch(!!!) flour tortilla with cilantro, onions, and two sides of salsa...( We all know how big a 10-in pizza from Moose's Tooth looks like, so you can imagine how big this burrito is at 13-in AND you have an option for extra meat!), and the Chocoflan (chocolate cake topped with flan, whipped cream, and a cherry). It should be noted that this establishment originated in Tijuana and got the inspiration for their recipes working with well-known Mexican chefs throughout the country.

    Pepino de fuego margarita

    Amazing food and drinks, we got the brisket quesadilla and it was juicy and tender 10/10 The chorizo queso is AMAZING and they have a large variety of cocktails and mocktails

    Interior artwork
    Rob M.

    The food is a little on the pricey side, but worth it. I haven't had a bad experience yet and everyone that I bring here has loved every bite. The staff are kind, courteous, attentive, and as always welcoming. The art was done by an employee and adds a hip vibe to the place as well. If you're into cars they are always working on exotic Lamborghinis, Ferraris, or Porsches through the glass garage door.

    Nachos

    Rafelitos is a must stop for real deal Mexican food. Family friendly service and fare prices for the food. Their Jamaica is one of my favorites.

    Jasmine I.

    Rafelitos was the 2nd stop on our impromptu Black Friday, bar crawl. We arrived a few hours before closing. It was my first time visiting the space since Fire Island Bakery AND my beloved Vib Cycle departed. The fence in the parking area seemed petty but, I know how busy the surrounding breweries get, so I get it. To call the interior eye catching, would be an understatement. The cultural murals in this space seem to almost tell a story. The tiles in the bathrooms are also not to be missed. Love the overall decor and vibes, for sure. Rafelitos reminds me of Originale (pay and tip before food + drinks). They had one margarita that was wine based, we got a few of those and enjoyed them. Different, yes, but tasty and satisfactory. Most of the Rafelitos menu is a la carte. Expensive, but I was here for the experience...and to yap. I ordered 3 seafood (salmon, shrimp, halibut) tacos, and their key lime pie. The tacos were fresh, and had great presentation. The key lime pie was fresh out of the oven. All the staff were kind and accommodating. My friend and I yapped till we were the last customers in the building. The staff didn't seem to mind. I can't say that I would go out of my way to come here again (when there are places like Serranos and Las Margaritas), but my first experience definitely went without hiccup.

    Sopas so good. The masa was delicious. I was craving my auntie's sopas and this compares to how she makes her masa and cooks it up.
    Wendy H.

    The food is very very good. The flavors were right on. And actually appreciate the location.

    Chicken, brisket, carne asada tacos.
    Lindsey P.

    I really enjoyed Rafelitos! The staff were friendly, the tables/floors were clean, and the food was delicious. I had the 3 tacos - chicken, brisket, and carne asada. All were great but the carne asada was amazing! I will get 3 of those next time. The tacos are definitely small but there's a lot of meat on each one. I do wish they gave you more than 12 chips with the order. For the price you're paying, you should at least receive a small basket of chips. I still left decently full, but I can see how plenty of people could eat that and leave hungry still. I would come back just for the carne asada tacos. They were heavenly!

    I came in at about 1:00pm and placed an order in house with a margarita. My order of carne asada with one chicken came out promptly but the food was cold. The margarita was amazing. I didn't complain about the food b/c one of my co-workers warned me. With me being out of town I still figured I would give it a try. I was very disappointed with the food. I would only go back for the drinks.

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    Oliver D.

    Amazing Mexican Food at Rafelitos in Anchorage! I recently visited Rafelitos, a fantastic Mexican restaurant located on W 91st Ave off King Street. They serve authentic traditional Mexican food, and the atmosphere is modern and inviting. The restaurant also has a small bar area with a few beers on tap and delicious margaritas, perfect for unwinding while waiting for an order. I ordered food to-go and decided to try their guacamole and chips, along with a variety of street tacos since they had so many tempting options. While waiting, I enjoyed a fantastic margarita at the bar. When I finally got the order, I could not wait to get home to taste the tacos. Let me tell you, I was blown away! My absolute favorite was the Pastor "El Jerry" Taco, the combination of tender pork, adobo de la casa, and pineapple was out of this world. The flavors were bold, balanced, and incredibly satisfying. The service was top-notch and the staff was eager to answer any questions you had regarding the menu. If you're looking for amazing, authentic Mexican food in Anchorage, Rafelitos is a must-visit! I can't wait to go back and try more of their menu. ****** Erstaunliches mexikanisches Essen bei Rafelitos in Anchorage! Kürzlich habe ich Rafelitos besucht, ein fantastisches mexikanisches Restaurant an der W 91st Ave bei der King Street. Sie servieren authentisches traditionelles mexikanisches Essen und die Atmosphäre ist modern und einladend. Das Restaurant verfügt ausserdem über einen kleinen Barbereich mit ein paar Bieren vom Fass und köstlichen Margaritas, ideal zum Entspannen, während Du auf deine Bestellung warten. Ich bestellte Essen zum Mitnehmen und beschloss, Guacamole und Chips sowie verschiedene Tacos zu probieren, da es so viele verlockende Optionen gab. Während ich wartete, genoss ich eine fantastische Margarita an der Bar. Als ich endlich die Bestellung bekam, konnte ich es kaum erwarten, nach Hause zu kommen, um die Tacos zu probieren. Ich war überwältigt! Mein absoluter Favorit war der Pastor "El Jerry" Taco, die Kombination aus zartem Schweinefleisch, Adobo de la Casa und Ananas war unvorstellbar. Die Aromen waren kräftig, ausgewogen und unglaublich sättigend. Der Service war erstklassig und das Personal beantwortete gerne alle Fragen zur Speisekarte. Wenn Du auf der Suche nach fantastischem, authentischem mexikanischem Essen in Anchorage bist, ist Rafelitos ein Muss! Ich kann es kaum erwarten, wiederzukommen und mehr von ihrer Speisekarte zu probieren.

    Aislinn A.

    A great spot to try but not return to. First off the ambience is great. Outdoor seating, garage doors and vibrant art. The place is a real gem. Urban, cool. Kind of small inside. Service is alright, not bad but also not extraordinary. The food is mostly good with the pork belly tacos being a real highlight. Horchata is refreshing with a pleasant taste of real cinnamon. Tripas tacos are not worth getting and I say this as a tripas fan. Carne asada is good, nice and crisp with a great greasiness. Al pastor is awesome and you can see it cooking in its traditional upright fashion. The Señor corn is sweet but not at all like a normal elote and I think it's lacking. Overall the place is good it's just incredibly pricy. $8 for a pork belly taco and $7.50 for a single tripas taco. For two people and a total of four tacos, corn, chips & salsa and two non alcoholic drink with tip came to $65 It's a cute place but not worth the price tag for tacos.

    Ashley B.

    Found this place thru tik tok and it did not disappoint! I had the al pastor quesadilla, green salsa was ok but the mild red salsa was extremely good. My husband had the al pastor burrito which was equally good! Will definitely be back!

    3 tacos, rice and beans. Modelo beer.

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    Excellent freshly m-prepared Mexican cuisine. The pastor is LEGIT, and freshly made corn tortillas are on point.

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    waited 30 minutes for 2 tacos. plate had 4 chips on it as a side. minimal pork belly on my tacos. so insanely overhyped and underwhelming.

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    Food is very basic. flavor was so so but for the price I payed I could get much better food somewhere else in town! This placed is overrated

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