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

Great tacos if you're in the area! I wouldn't drive super out of my way for this, but if you're nearby definitely stop. They have deluxe tacos ($12) or classic ($9). The classic tacos are the typical street style taco toppings of onion and cilantro. The deluxe tacos come with a varied assortment of toppings depending which you choose. Both come with 3 of the same meat tacos--no mixing and matching--and a cup of pito beans. I tried the fish tacos which came with a coconut topping. I loved this. Warning you probably have to like coconut to enjoy this. It has a semisweet coconut cream on top which is delicious on top of the fish and cabbage. The chicken tacos were okay. The chicken is shredded and was on the drier side. It really needed salsa added to it. They did have mild, medium, and hot salsa. read more

Rocket Taco - Deluxe Fish. PC @snacking.in.scrubs - Tacos Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I just discovered rocket taco and ice been here 3x in the past 2 months! My favorite tacos are the pork belly tacos and Al pastor tacos! They are slightly more expensive (like $2-3 more) than say Carmelo's and tacos chukis but the quality is so good and the tacos are way more filling! The pork belly and al pastor are super tender, slow cooked, and seasoned and packed with flavor. The tacos also come with a side of chips or beans! read more

Rocket Taco - Al pastor tacos with beans - Tacos Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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

My husband and I wanted to explore a little bit in Capitol Hill, we always eat in Bellevue since we live in downtown bellevue and never get to explore what's in seattle. I love Mexican food and my go to place is cactus! I said for a change let's pick a Mexican restaurant in seattle! We stumbled upon this place and boy did we not regret! First of all, I love supporting local restaurants, we were so lucky coz it was happy hour so I ordered quesadillas with chicken and some chips and guacamole with some salsa! At first I was not expecting anything but when I tasted it, tasted so good! I was so impressed! For less than $20 You get so much more! I was not in the mood to Drink but their drinks look really good! I'm okay to Come back here with my husband and explore the pork belly tacos! If you're craving for Mexican and something quick but satisfying then I highly suggest this place! read more

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I once drove past a sign in enumclaw that said that a burrito place attached to a gas station had the best burrito in washington state. It was a good burrito. But to be honest rocket tacos al pastor burrito is the BEST burrito in washington state. Hands down read more

The kind of rocket/mid-century(?) motif is pretty rad. This location in east Capitol Hill tucked away in an older charming residential area is purdy nice. Cool music overhead, pleasant staff and great vegan / plant-based food options. For food, I've tried both the traditional & deluxe tacos (veg), mixed green salad (hold dairy; they have vegan pepitas so if your first time ordering it vegan, ask for peace of mind) and yeah, I think that's it. Lime is solid, super decent flavors. I wish they added cilantro by default to the sweet potato and quinoa lentil; entrees w/o some greens tend to be a bit "heavy" to me. The mixed green salad may seem unexciting but the pepitas with garlic lime dressing is satisfyingly simple. Oh, I also tried the horchata (no ice because it's already chilled enough). It was so nice, smooth & creamy without the distraction of ice cubes. A few tables outside to chill & dine. I'll have to try the burrito sometime. Thumbs up! read more

Came here for a quick lunch on Sunday. The place wasn't very busy. There was limited indoor seating but we picked the outdoor setup, which was on the sidewalk. I ordered the three-taco meal. Unfortunately they do not allow mix-and-match - the three tacos have to be of the same flavor, so I picked beef. There were two options, regular and deluxe. Deluxe contains cheese and other fancy toppings whereas regular only contains onion and one other veggie. I picked the regular. The beef was shredded, flavorful, and juicy. The portion was more than enough if you are not starving. Everything was good except I didn't get to try different fillings :( read more

We love rocket taco and find it to be a wonderful spot for dinner. The food is consistently delicious and the vibe is relaxed. We love the taco salad, tacos, and the lemonade! Would recommend to anyone :) read more

Yes, please. House made tortillas, delicious and filling, I enjoyed the hell out of my 3 Al Pastor tacos. I dined inside and felt safe and comfortable, with noticeable covid precautions. Service was casual and so helpful and friendly, the decor is lovely. They have to go margaritas! BUT WHY NO MICHELADA?!?! I would give less stars due to the lack of michelada, but I enjoyed the food so much and was totally charmed by the service and the spot... but please. I'd make the drive from West Seattle more often if you could make that michelada happen as easily as a margarita. Also, the key lime pie for desert did not disappoint. See you again Rocket Taco, sooner if you can promise that refreshing michelada at the counter! read more

Rocket Taco - Al pastor tacos - Tacos Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We got a gift card for this place from my best friend, and we got to try it out. The place was very easy to get to and there was parking for food pick up. We tried carnitas tacos, beef tacos and fish quesadilla, all amazing! They were very generous with the meat in the tacos, totally worth the price. We'll definitely try here again some other time. read more

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I stopped by on Friday during lunch time. Ordered taco deluxe sweet potato black beans, it was so good! They are dog friendly. My pup is also in love with the place, because she got treats and lots of attention! The service is very friendly and attentive The atmosphere is very cozy, every other table is blocked for seating, tables are very far apart, so no worries about social distancing. There's also outside seating if that's your thing. I would be back. read more

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Visited at 5:00 p.m 8/27. Livy (Libby) the cashier was SO sweet; answered any, and all of my questions at the register since we were new. She was so patient and kind. The carnitas tacos excellent, chorizo/potato, and el pastor (spelling IDK). The bar tender however, she ignored my husband like she was in a fog for several, several minutes and it was uncomfortable to watch this rudeness. She's the one with the combat boots, arm/wrist tattoos, and shoulder length light colored hair. She was the only thing that didn't seem to fit in our excellent experience and this should be addressed. Will return thanks to Livy (Libby). read more

Yes, I miss Contadino... but I think Rocket Taco is a strong contender for staying awhile on this north Capitol Hill stretch of 19th. The Homie and I got street parking right out front and joined the line to order at the counter. Definitely they kept most of the restaurant framework (Kingfish Cafe, Ernest Loves Agnes, Contadino), but with interior updates that make it distinct to call it Rocket Taco. Friendly, helpful service. Food is made to order, not mass produced. Order, pay, you're given a number, and choice of seating, right for the bar, left for the main dining area. The Homie had a Coke, comes with a refill upon request. I stuck with water, although the frozen alcoholic beverages sounded good. Definite note to self for future warmer summer evenings! I selected the Quesadillas with carnitas ($12)...very generous, also comes with with a side of beans, crema, and pico de gallo. Thought I'd have more leftovers, but dining with a teenager. Yeah right. The Homie had the traditional fish tacos ($9). Trio of seasoned cod, onions, and cilantro plus side of beans. Devoured with some of my quesadillas. Wrapped it up with two orders of warm freshly made churros and amazing chocolate dipping sauce ($6 each with sauce). Ate one set, the other definitely had to take home. Delicious...love these slightly more than the ones at TNT Taqueria.Those churros with chocolate dipping made me forget to stop by Hello Robin...that's saying something from this self proclaimed cookie fiend. A terrific addition to the restaurant/cafe scene on 19th Avenue E! read more

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Walking in there is two sides, I wanted grab and go! I didn't want to stay and have them wait for me to take my photos, enjoy the first bite and more! The gentlemen who took my order was great and patient! Id come during the week to get a better chance of not waiting in a semi line! Great little neighborhood, parking is kind of hard, but I was able to get a spot right away! I got the carnitas with out guacamole, pickled onions, Rocket sauce and cilantro; disappointed. Let's replace this 9.00 option with a burrito or something delightful! Love the taco shells, love the carnitas but it's sooooo bland if you take it to go! The beans were like three bites and really plain I was hoping they had some bomb beans at this spot. Ok it's better than what I might make, but I don't cook beans. I should've got the Rocket sauce at least. Anyways can't wait to go back and re try this spot! Ha ha Overall I think I would love to be able to mix and match the items, it's fresh, delicious but not like OMG you have to come back! read more

Rocket Taco - Options, I couldn't decide - Tacos Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Rocket Taco is nothing more than average tacos at a slightly above average price. At first, the wide variety of taco options really intrigued me. They have at least 8 different tacos to choose from, as well as 2 special ones that weren't on the menu. Lots of interesting combinations compared to your usual taco spot. However, less is sometimes more. We had the deluxe versions of the griddled fish tacos and carnitas tacos. If you're not a fan of coconut, do not order the fish tacos. I didn't know I didn't like coconut until I had these, as the coconut crema that was used was way too prominent and overpowered the whole taco... The carnitas tacos were a bit better, but didn't really stand out in anyway. Each order also comes with a side of their smoky beans, which just tasted like your average cup of beans. Nothing special here. Overall, just an average taco spot. I'd struggle to recommend this place over a better and cheaper option like Tacos Chukis. I'm definitely impressed with the variety of options, but think they could use some work. read more

Rocket Taco - Deluxe Carnitas - Tacos Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Food was amazing, you have to order at the counter so there is no service besides them bringing the food to you.

I love the location on Whidbey. They always have my order ready when I arrive. The kid's menu is my pick for lunch. Parking is small, and they are always busy. Come when they open for shortest wait. read more

I had seen this restaurant a couple of times on my trips to get cookies. I decided to order today and I'm glad I did. I ordered the Deluxe chicken taco meal and the traditional taco meal. I'm not sure which one I liked best because they were both good. The tacos had a good amount of shredded meat that is not chicken tinga (I do not like chicken tinga). The meat was moist and piled high, and the taco was not too wet. The smoky beans that are served with the tacos have a great flavor. No rice is needed. The guac was delicious and the chips, amazing. The guac was green and delicious, and the chips had the right amount of saltiness. The potato poblano quesadilla was good, as well. All the sauces asked for were provided and the order was accurate. By the way, one taco and the quesadilla were eaten the next day and they warmed up toasty and delicious. This is my new favorite taco please. read more

Came upon this place when looking for a last minute spot to eat in Capitol Hill, and I am so glad I stopped here. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. I kept it simple with an al pastor quesadilla, but I would love to come back and try some of the tacos on their menu. They all looked amazing. I was delighted that my quesadilla came with beans, pico de Gallo, sour cream, and three hot sauces. Generous portions with enough left to take home! read more

Rocket Taco - Al pastor quesadillas - Tacos Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Food always spot on no matter what is ordered. One of the highlight is the guacamole. Have made special trips just to get the guacamole and chips. Bar selection is varied enough to appeal to anybodies wants. It is a typical small Mexican restaurant vibe with a nice and friendly staff. Go and enjoy. read more

So appreciate this place. You know when you can tell a place has something good going on? the vibe is easy, the staff all seem relaxed, everybody seems to be having a good time - Rocket Taco is this scene. They also have turned it out all through the pandemic, adapting quickly to no contact ordering and pick up. It is still the easiest most consistent place to order food online. Only now you can eat there, with outside seating too. They are rockin it at Rocket Taco. Locally owned too. read more

Solid 4/4. Authentic taste, perfect tortillas, and refreshing drinks. Upon arrival you order at the front and they deliver the food to you, it's self clean so anticipate that. The interior is decorated to make you feel like you're in Mexico. Our chips and guacamole was mediocre. The chips could've been fresher, dare I say, Juanita's is better. I added salt to the chips several times and I never do that. But the guacamole was chunky just the way I like it. The drinks were good for what they were. Next time I would rather go for the house margarita instead of the raspberry lemonade. They haves Jones sodas and Jarritos in every flavor. Our tacos we ordered were so tasty. The protein amount was hefty and made me full after eating 2! The corn tortillas made regular tacos look wimpy. It was strong enough to hold all the protein and toppings without falling apart. The tacos ($13) came with a side of beans. Also, they provided mild, medium, hot homemade sauces that were so dang good! I've already recommended this place to several friends and we just ate there yesterday. So good!! read more

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I gotta say, this is where I can find my favorite taco salad. Thank you, Rocket Taco! I came here for lunch and though I had tacos on my mind, I ended up getting the Rocket Taco Salad, which I'm so glad I did. It was one of the best taco salads I've had! Everything from the fresh lettuce to the flavorful carnitas was on point. The taco salad included a spring mix, beans, pico, crushed tortilla chips, queso, rocket sauce and your choice of protein, which mine, as mentioned above, was carnitas. The carnitas were very flavorful and not too salty, which was nice, since the rocket sauce and queso provided really nice dressing for the salad. The spring mix was fresh and crisp, and everything else like the beans and pico just completed the meal. It doesn't sound like much, but I was pleasantly surprised with how much I enjoyed it. I even had some customers come up to me and ask what menu item I ordered. Just don't forget to add some hot sauce to your meal, as the salsas are house-made and come in every spice level, from mild to hot. (I loved the hot sauce!) Located in the 19th avenue neighborhood of Capitol Hill, which is one of my favorite spots, there's tons of parking since it's mostly residential. There are two sections to the restaurant, one being the bar area with plenty of tables and the other being set for a dining area that looks to the kitchen. I definitely will be back, especially to try one of their margaritas. A cocktail and a salad. Call me basic bitch. read more

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

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Get the taco salad with kale! Came here twice in a week so....I am a fan! I haven't tried their tacos but I had the taco salad with chicken and fish (tried some of my partner's!), tasted delicious. Love that they have corn chips - almost like nachos - so it feels like you're eating a healthy meal mixed with some of that guilty pleasure feel! I tried their churros and that thang took forever, I liked the chocolate sauce more than the churros. The churros was good on the outside but the texture and consistency didn't come through. It felt like they heated it and the dough was tough so not a huge fan. The pots de creme was a delicious dessert that tasted like Mexican chocolate (spicy bit on top) mousse that is creamy and not too sweet! I'd go for the pots de creme over the churros if I were you but maybe they just had a bad batch when I went in. I'd come back to try their other meats on the salad or tacos! read more

Had a beef burrito and it was delicious! The restaurant is pretty spacious with plenty of outdoor seatings. They also have specials and a lot of different alcoholic drinks. read more

Rocket Taco - Beef Atomic Burrito - Tacos Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I was so excited to try this place because of al the good reviews but don't waste your time or your money . The food is bleh , not that great . The service was even more bleh . The bartender who wasn't even helping us had attitude for no reason just walking around you could tell she hated her job . I hadn't been before and was really hungry and ordered what I though were tacos , the menu says not your tacos basically implies it's gonna be a taco. Mind you I ordered 3 of these "tacos " . When my food arrives it turns out these not your tacos are nachos , first of all . If someone orders 3 fucking nachos , obviously they don't know what they see actually ordering. Being someone who works there you would think they might have the decency to tell a customer before hand that hey you might not if estand what this is . You just ordered 3 nachos . Like why would someone do that ? Obviously they don't know what they are ordering. Also i spent $80 for shitty customer service and after telling them about the misunderstanding, they said they would talk to their manager and never came back and just ignored us the entire time . Obviously never coming back , and spreading the word of the shitty service and shitty food . read more

Great service, ambience, and drinks. The food is over pricey and was not good. I ordered deluxe carnitas, which was to include beans or chips on the side. I received 6 chips in a short cut bag. No salsa. The pork was mushy. The guacamole did taste good however. If I was to go here again, definitely go for drinks and chips/guacamole only. read more

Fell in love with this place when it first opened by my old high school on cap hill. I always came here with my friends for lunch and even when we have our reunions! I always order the traditional tacos w/lentils and so good! Can't wait to come back :) read more

Rocket taco is amazing. Literally everything on the menu is incredible. I work a block away so I come here often for lunch or dinner. They never disappoint. Nate is extremely generous and friendly as well as the entire staff. You can tell they take pride in their restaurant. It's good vibes, good energy, amazing food and drinks. Also their COVID protocol is perfect, I always feel safe here. 12/10 would recommend. read more

Rocket Taco - Tacos Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I truly don't understand the reviews from a flavor standpoint. My stomach feels so icky after eating the deluxe fish tacos. I never write reviews but I feel like I gotta let the people know. What is up with the salty but super dry cod with the coconut crème? It sounded appealing but was horrible together. Stick to the taco trucks was my lesson today. I'm pretty sure a gringo owns this joint. The horchata had a extremely strong clove presence, it was like I was drinking a herbal tincture lmao. That's cool and all but if I wanted something like that I would of ordered herbal aperitif. read more

Dropped by on a Friday night around 7. It looks cute outside, on the inside is decorated with mini colorful flags and mirrors, and didn't have a wait. You order food at the counter and then they bring it to you. You have to bus your own tables. I would say the tacos were just mediocre? At our table we had the cauliflower, sweet potato, chorizo potato, and shrimp tacos. We also got the queso. The shrimp tacos had mango and were slightly more tropical than what I expected. The seasoning wasn't strong on any of them so we definitely had to add some hot sauce. It was pretty hard to flag down the waitress for hot sauce, to the point where a customer leaving offered to give us her sauce bottle, the waitress saw this, and still did not come over to check on us. Overall, it was an okay experience, and it was nice there was no wait, but I wasn't blown away by the flavor or anything. read more

Rocket Taco - Tacos Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I hear this is the place to be for HH! They serve the most amazing nachos during this time. Pickled jalapenos, creamy cheese, shredded chicken (you can pick your topping), fresh pico, fresh guac, and smokey beans on the bottom so the chips don't get soggy from them. I enjoyed the way they were layered. As a first timer, we needed a little help navigating the menu which our server, Nathan, so graciously helped us with. He definitely made our experience much more fun! Suggesting we get a few tacos to share - the Indonesian sambal pork belly tacos and the tumeric chickpea cauliflower tacos were the ones we ended up with. Served with a side of smokey beans. I like how open the space feels - it's cheery inside and it has a nice mix of booths and tables with a bar lining one side. I hope it stays around the hill awhile. read more

Rocket Taco - Turmeric chickpea and cauliflower tacos with fresh cream and smokey beans - Tacos Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Couldn't get a picture because I was too consumed by the burrito. If this is how delivery is, I can't even imagine how solid this place is in person. Thank god I don't live closer otherwise I'd be there every day. read more

The owner of this place is a really good guy. Great little place tucked in a residential street away from the noise of Broadway. As far as the food is concerned. 2 words. Rocket Sauce. Very large chicken quesadilla hit the spot. Everything is fresh and fast. The other sauce I would recommend is the lime sour cream. read more

Rocket Taco - Tacos Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The taco salad here is HUGE and delicious!! My husband loves the tacos and burritos. They offer good cocktails/margaritas (to go, also!) and other drinks like agua fresca and horchata. Also super seamless process to preorder and then walk in for contactless pickup. read more

If I could rate zero stars...I would. We called in an order around 4:30pm to be picked up at 6:00pm. We arrived just after 6 and there were close to 20 people standing outside and it was very clear there was no organizational strategy at all. Got in line to pay and check on our order (which took close to 20 min) to be told that it would be ready in 5 min. The person asked if we wanted to take the margarita kit with us now, but we decided to wait until our food was ready. It's close to 6:45 now and still no food. Go back up to check (takes another 15 min) to be told that our ticket was lost so our food was not made. We did not want to wait any longer and decided to just take the margarita kit and leave. However, the margarita kit that we ordered and paid for was given to someone else, so we were given a different flavor. When we got home, we realized that there was no tequila included in the kit. This experience was a huge waste of time and we will not be returning. They really need to figure out their pickup structure because it's an absolute mess. read more

OMG! We are first timers to Rocket Taco & will definitely be returning sooner than later! Everything was SO delicious! My hubs ordered two sets of tacos because he was conflicted on which to pick & both sets were amazing. I went with the beef burrito so good! And the hot sauce & guacamole were wonderful too! I'm already trying to decide what I might get next visit! *** And the customer service was outstanding! I truly think that's what matters most sometimes!!! :) read more

As they just recently opened for lunch hours, I stopped in with a few coworkers and we all ordered different tacos. The tacos were positively delicious and incredibly unique in their offerings. Sweet potatoes with pumpkin seeds?! Cauliflower with chickpeas?! And of course good 'ole carnitas, chicken, beef and fish! Their 'Deluxe Tacos' are definitely on point in quality, and each order comes with 3 tacos and one small bowl of beans. I will say that the biggest let down is they will not let you mix up your taco order. For both the Deluxe and Traditional options, when you order 3 tacos, you're getting 3 of the same tacos. I would love to be able to try a veggie option, a red meat option, and a fish option in the same order. They just don't do 'a la cart' style like most other taco joints. It's worth noting that they are an 'order at the front desk, we'll deliver to your table' structure. It's not quite a traditional sit-down restaurant. Love the concept, loved the execution of the food, the staff were super friendly and helpful, so overall a great experience. Will definitely be back, but begrudgingly asking for the option to try 3 different tacos in one order please!! read more

Rocket Taco - Tacos Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Good food, good price. Some of the better/best tacos I've had in town! Quality and quantity were both good. This will be my go to place for tacos now! read more