I think I've found my new spring/summer spot. We came for their gorgeous patio and happy hour. They have a lot of discounts on drinks and a few deals on food. You order at the counter, take a number, and they bring it out to you. The space is really cute, both inside and outside. Staff were friendly and food came out quickly. The cauliflower and chickpea tacos were delicious. The happy hour margarita was really good and so was the dirty horchata. I'll be back! read more

Great ambiance, more upscale but still decent prices and food seems good. Chips with guacamole for $5 look great and portions were fair. Pozole had lots of hominey and meat, but was extremely salty. I'd come back and I'd bring classier people here. read more

Rocket Taco - Pozole ($12) - Tacos Near Me - Seattle, Washington

1. All their meats are super flavorful. I especially like the Al Pastor and their ancho chili chicken. Their smokey beans are also very good. 2. The vibe of the place is great. We love the cozy booths and the outdoor seating when the weather is nice. 3. The hand-made tortillas pull it all together. It's our go to taco place on Capitol Hill. The salad there is also a favorite. read more

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3 stars to Rocket Taco because they got rid of their homemade chips after they moved to their new location across the street. The chips now are subpar and just not worth the price whatsoever. Sad and lackluster! Service here is relatively fast though, and tacos come out quickly even during dinner. I really just miss the chips and without them, the experience is lackluster! read more

Went here for my birthday lunch on Friday around 1pm and was happily surprised. Rocket Taco has moved across the street and one storefront down to the old Tallulah's location (oh, how I loved that restaurant and still miss it). It is now in a beautiful, spacious, and airy space, and we loved it. I had the Taco Salad with carne asada and my hubs had the Traditional Taco Plate with three chicken tacos (you can only choose one protein) on wonderful homemade corn tortillas with a small side of smokey beans. Everything was savory, fresh, and tasty. We ate outside and it was so peaceful and nice--the perfect place for my birthday lunch. The fresh flowers on our table were such a nice touch! Food is flavorful and delicious. The staff are friendly and efficient. The ambiance can't be beat. A winning combination and highly recommended. read more

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Order at the counter. A nice array of options, from tacos to proteins to plates, and a fast-casual dine-in model, but with lots of table and bench seating both indoor and out, in a basic but modernist setting. On a warm summer night, the outdoor patio seating was great. My chicken tinga tacos were excellent with a good flash of spice and in a hefty portion. You can snag beer wine and some cocktails here too, and service was fine. A pleasant meal and comfy setting at fair prices; I would come back. Worth noting -- there was a rats nest near a close-by parking strip where you could see activity if you were sitting outside, like we were. It's not at all the restaurant's fault and it did not freak me out, but others in your party might react differently. Just tell them that's just life in a big city. read more

Rocket Taco - Outdoor seating - Tacos Near Me - Seattle, Washington

It's a lovely environment, low-key with ordering at the front and then they bring it to your table. The staff are very nice and attentive. The food is delicious. I had the posole and it was perfect. A bowl is a pretty big serving. You may want to get some chip chips on the side or tortillas to soak up the delicious broth. Friend had the burrito and marveled over the size for the price. I would definitely return if I was in the area. read more

How have I not reviewed my favorite spot for posole yet?? On particularly cold, blustery seattle days I crave rocket taco. Specifically their posole with a side of chips. It's hearty, perfectly seasoned, and warms you right up. I tried a bowl this most recent visit, and should have stuck to a cup. It's huge! You could share it. Service was fine, though it's easy when it's a walk up and order first type of joint. Food comes out really quick! This isn't quite dive bar, but is more cozy bar that also allows kids. They had some good movies showing when we were in, as well as the college NCAA games. read more

Rocket Taco - Pozole - Tacos Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Well, I'm pretty sure we just found our new favorite Seattle taco place! This sweet little spot on Capitol Hill was just the answer to our Friday night food cravings. The vibe was eclectic and casual, and the food was delicious. You order at the counter here, then find a table. We had barely just sat down when our food was magically before our eyes. Talk about speedy service! I've been to fast food joints where it took longer to get a burger and fries. I had the pozole, which was a hearty cup of tender pork age hominy in a savory red sauce. At only $5 for the cup, it was an amazing deal and very filling. The dude got their adobo chicken tacos, which was on special. Luckily, he let me have a few bites. They were wonderful. We also shared an order of chips and their famous guacamole. I can see why people rave about this guac! It was simple and perfect. Our meal was topped off by a couple of cold beers. You know it's good when the next day I'm already thinking about going back. I really want to try their taco salad next time. read more

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We came here for tacos and margaritas for Cinco de Mayo. The space is large with plenty of indoor seating and a good amount of outdoor seating too, which we opted for. You order at the counter, grab a number, and they bring your food and drinks to the table. I got the Al Pastor Deluxe tacos (comes with three) and the house margarita. I chose the frozen version, but you can get it on the rocks as well. The margarita was part of the happy hour menu, which was a nice bonus. Everything was spot on. I'd definitely come back. read more

Rocket Taco - Tacos Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Loved all the vegetarian taco options! I also really loved that it was easy to customize and click dairy free. We did take out and it was really easy to order and customize. Everything was super well packaged and tasty! We would definitely order from here again! read more

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I asked for a burrito and although it was good, the kitchen wrapped it wrong, you know... so all the ingredients were layered the wrong way. Kind of appalling really. read more

Pros: decent food, chilled vibe, ample seating outdoors and indoors Cons: nothing tastes especially good or memorable to me read more

Rocket Taco - Baked potato nacho style with carne asada - Tacos Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Love Rocket Taco, both Capitol Hill and Whidbey Island locations! Great, fresh food and easy for eat in or take out!

Good selection of tacos and other options. Portions are good and reasonably priced (for the area). Flavor leaned a little bland and there was no gratis salsa on the table. We were surprised by the immediate offer of chips and guac, though, apparently on the house. Friendly folks somewhat laid back. Pleasant interior and nice outdoor seating. read more

I was working an event in the area and got Rocket Taco TWICE on back-to-back days. Unheard of for me, but that Rocket Taco salad was incredible (in fact, I'm still thinking about it)! I love that they have so many vegetarian fill-ins; I chose sweet potato which gave my salad a little more "oomph." It was so filling yet refreshing, chefs kiss. The side of guac was a perfect addition. I got this as takeout so can't speak to ambiance, but service was superfast and the mobile app is easy-to-use. Will definitely be back! read more

Food was an abomination. Quesadilla was excessively sweetened, smokey, and greasy. Not an inviting chipolte flavor - the complete opposite - like cheap barbecue sauce. The churros were BAD and dense. Like if you left a raw churro out long enough to become hardened. I would even go as far to say the food was gross :( and I very rarely have this experience with food. I have had their tacos before and they were okay, affordable, but not outstanding. Won't be ordering here again. read more

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The food was super delicious! We got the quesadilla with Al Pastor, had a little sweetness from the pineapple and was nice and big, enough for two. We also ordered the sweet potato black bean tacos (pictured), had a yummy bbq and smoky flavor. The guacamole was hands down the best guacamole I've had at a restaurant in a while. Would definitely buy all of these dishes again. The ambience was comfortable and allowed dogs inside and out, which was nice since it was a hot day, gave us a break from the hot sun. Service was polite and food was served quickly. read more

Rocket Taco - *Deluxe Sweet Potato Black Bean Tacos (you get 3) - Tacos Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Casual but very inviting Taco place in Capital Hill. Lots of vegetarian options. For me the vegetarian option was a bit better than the meat option. So I can highly recommend trying this. I love the ambiance as it is casual but still a great place for Happy Hours or hanging with friends after work. We ordered: Chicken Traditional tacos Cauliflower Chickpea deluxe tacos I highly recommend the vegetarian option. Staff was great and welcoming, enough service to order fast and get food fast as well. read more

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We were so excited to try this taqueria after Kenji Lopez-Alt posted about three of their dishes on Instagram. We liked the Al Pastore tacos (3.9/5 stars) and pork belly tacos (4.1/5 stars) are good (although perhaps not mind blowing) and we felt that the pork pozole (5/5 stars) was phenomenal. As other reviewers have mentioned, there is no mix and match. You get three traditional tacos for $11 or three premium tacos for $14. Overall, we had a good experience, and we want to give the restaurant a second chance to see if it is actually great, as reviews from 2023 indicate. I will say that we were surprised by the volume of cilantro on each taco (probably four times the amount we usually see at restaurants - and we are NOT allergic to cilantro! It's just that it was excessive). The other quirk was the temperature of the tacos - the restaurant had all of the windows open, so I think room was only 55°F. Maybe that was why the first taco was warm (not hot) and the other two tacos on my plate cooled down extremely fast, even though we were starving and eating quickly. The servers were friendly, and the tacos were served quickly. read more

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was helped very quickly and my food was also ready very quickly despite the restaurant being packed! loved the quesadilla and the vibe of the place. also the girl who helped me was very energetic and helpful! read more

Rocket Taco - *Quesadilla with chicken adobo - Tacos Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This was a late birthday event. I mean, who doesn't like birthday tacos? But I will admit to shedding a tear for the space that Kingfish Cafe used to inhabit. Tacos and a Pacifico hit the spot on a sunny afternoon. It's no Michelin star establishment but this was a nice place for an afternoon lunch. read more

This is a cute restaurant in a great location but I wouldn't come here for "tacos" again. The corn tortillas were nice and fresh, the shredded beef was a bit mushy, the beans were average. The menu is above the counter. read more

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Delicious tacos (veg options too!), killer scratch margaritas, and staff who know their stuff--always spot-on taco recs. A must-visit for taco lovers! read more

Rocket Taco - Tacos Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Love that they have a decent number of vegan options but I didn't find any of them impressive. They kind of tasted bland. Pros - guacamole was pretty delicious - the taco is smooth and definitely feels fresh and made in-house - the sweet potato is tasty too Cons - the cauliflower and chickpea was a disappointment - taco salad ended up tasting so bland - the service was not particularly good. You got to order and then go for seating. You would have to pick the sauces at the counter and usually they are already taken by others read more

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It was a place my friends and I happened to come upon. We were having a meeting nearby and decided to try it! It was fantastic! My buddy and I even went back the next day! We were coming from a bit further south and driving home to Everett and snohomish had to go back again! Just give it a shot! I wish there was one further north. read more

Big portions, reasonable prices, delicious flavor. Everything here tastes homemade and fresh. Great casual spot to sit down and grab tacos. I got the regular carnitas tacos, and the first thing I noticed was the tortilla quality. You can tell they make them in house. The amount of carnitas was amazing -- I barely finished all three! The carnitas were more on the soft side rather than crispy or texturized side, if that matters. It also came with some beans on the side which were just okay. The chips and pico de gallo were also delicious, and the pico was some of the freshest I've had in ages. Notes about the place itself, there's loads of outdoor seating which is great I've you've got a dog or it's a nice day out. It's pay at the counter, take a number and wait style, and also fill your own water/get napkins/bus your table yourself at the end type of thing. All around this is a great place to get a casual lunch or dinner. I'd recommend! read more

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A little pricey, but pretty good food! I came by with some friends over the weekend, and, as I was starving, I decided to get the Al Pastor traditional tacos. The cashier was super friendly and answered all my questions. We then grabbed a table, and the food came out so fast! I had only been seated for a few minutes at most before the tacos were ready. The tacos were to die for. The meat was so juicy and tender, but also incredibly flavorful. The pineapples added a bit of sweetness to the slight spice of the sauce. Plus, the portions were pretty good, and I was completely full by the time I was done. My only complaint is that the chips were literally just plain chips. They didn't even come with any pico de gallo. I used them to scoop pieces that fell out of the tacos, but I would recommend getting beans as the side instead. Overall, I had a great time and will be back! read more

Rocket Taco - *Al Pastor Tacos with chips - Tacos Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Ordered online and got there at the time it said it was ready and checked in at the counter.. After waiting an additional 15 and being told to wait for it by front door I re checked in just for her to hand it to me cold and say it's been behind the register. So I waited 45 mins for a cold burrito. Not a great experience. read more

They have rats! I found out that they are Frequently under inspection after a rat ran across my feet while waiting for my take out & I reported them! They told me on the phone that they have been there before. Staff didn't tell the guest eating after I told them, they just secretly tried to run it out but it crawled into a hole in the seated bench in the front by the window & where the trash cans are when you walk in. It's so dark in there at night... know that what you don't see - is the rodents roaming and where you have rodents, they're most likely are other issues and species roaming around you can't see. Don't eat here! read more

Positives : good food. 1/2 good service. Negatives carry out or take and sit. But looks like a casual dining restaurant and bar. Othe half is service is bad. Beans or chips don't have much flavor. No salsa to Find. read more

Run into this place for a quick Saturday lunch and loved it! Great food with vegetarian options, nice staff and beautiful patio setting. Will be back! read more

Great Food and Phenomenal Service from the 3 amigos - Kai, Betty, and Ashton. Happy hour lived up to hype and look forward to a weekend visit to enjoy the ambiance, food and new friends!!!! read more

We got the sweet potatoes and bean taco, griddled fish tacos, a side of guacamole & chips and the chocolate mousse for dessert. The food was just okay. The mousse has too much cinnamon and the potato tacos were soggy. The fish tacos were actually good. read more

**vegetarian review** The tacos here are obviously really good! They are so filling and and the lime crema is so delicious!! I do wish they would let you create a set with different flavours so you can try more things. Unfortunately that's not an option. The outdoor seating is super nice and definitely recommended read more

Rocket Taco - Deluxe Cauliflower Chickpea Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I take tacos very very seriously. Generally, I'm more of a dirty taco truck kind of person than a fancy rich foody taco kind of person. Rocket Taco's deluxe carne asada are some of my favorite tacos of all time. The only complaint I have is it is simply too expensive. But when I feel like splurging a little and I'm on cap hill, I go here. read more

The quality of food had been less impressive the last year. Very salty , queso tastes extremely processed. The happy hour deals are still good. read more

We love their tacos eventhough they are on the pricey side. Pretty good al pastor tacos. Everything is good but we basically come here for those and lengua ones :) BTW please change "Posole" to "Pozole" :) Pineapple drink was a bit spicy cucumber mule was the one for me. The Pear drink was also good. I still have to try their horchata!! Staff changes from time to time. There was this time where the owner was at the front and then mixing drinks. They are sometimes fast. Placr is busy but you can find always an open table on weekends. They even have outside tables now. read more

Hearty and delicious tortillas make a great taco and this place serves it right. Fish and carnitas were our order and we had to swap a taco to taste each since an order of three tacos is a choice of only ine filling. The fish was buttery and the carnitas were so tender. The uptown vibe with family friendly atmosphere didn't seem it would be a tacos kind of place, but it works. As for the sauce, stick with the medium. The hot was indeed hot, but not flavorful and the mild was smoky, but also didn't have much taste. Tacos came with crisp chips fast and the counter service person was informative and friendly. read more

Friendly cashier, tasty tacos, affordable. I got their lentil tacos and black bean and sweet potato tacos - both very fresh. Their hot sauce is delicious too, especially their spicy one. read more