Taco El Grande

Great vegetarian options in Yakima!…read more Quality: most vegetarian and Mexican places only give you rice beans and tomatoes as an option. These guys have well seasoned, actual vegetables and plentiful options that don't just seem like a taco with meat missing, butt seem like a complete food option. I got the potato tacos and the veggie burrito and both were very well done. So potatoes needed a little salt, but nothing that I couldn't fix at the table. Quantity: i'm a big guy and I eat a lot. But even I could only finish one taco and half a burrito. massive quantity! Price: $13 for a burrito that can feed 2! Ambiance: standard Mexican decor. It was clean and outdoor dining was available.

Came on a lovely late spring day. We had our dog with us and they let us sit on the patio, which…read morewas nice. They even brought out an umbrella to keep us a bit shaded from the sun. They brought out refreshing cups of water, chips and 6 types of salsa, while we reviewed the menu. The "chips" are actually whole corn tortillas fried! So you use them whole or break them into chips yourself. My guess on the salsas are: salsa verde (tomatillo), avocado, pico de gallo, a smoky ancho, a citrusy habanero, and something else. They all had distinct flavors and a little light spice, but we wanted spicier. They brought out the "no way Jose" sauce and warned us it's their spiciest and it sneaks up on ya! We tried it and found it was not burning but quite nice. We drizzled this sauce all over our food. It was the most flavorful of the bunch. The menu is quite extensive, with everything from sopas to sopes, tortas to tacos, cocktails to desserts. We each got a plate of food, meaning the main entree comes with Mexican red rice and refried beans. I got the sopita (aka sope) with barbacoa and a fish taco and husband got a dipped torta (I forget the name) filled with adobada. The amount of food and meat was quite generous, the toppings (veggies) too. I really enjoyed my sope - it had the perfect crispy crust and I could taste the slightly sweet creamy taste of the masa. The barbacoa was not as flavorful as I thought it would be. It was more like stewed beef meat. It was fine but I was expecting really deep flavor. The fish taco seemed freshly grilled and was moist, but there was a bit of a "fishy" smell and flavor that kind of took over. Thankfully, the generous veggie toppings and fresh handmade corn tortilla and salsas helped mask the flavor. Have to hand it to them that those tortillas are really good! The Mexican rice was perfect. I haven't had that flavor and texture in Mexican rice in a while and thought that was well done. The refried beans were good but also had a flavor I couldn't place my finger on... My husband said everything was really good on his plate. His torta was massive! Really flavorful and stacked with things. The adobada was very tasty. I wish I ordered that meat instead of the barbacoa and fish. Overall pretty good Mexican food, generous portions, really sweet service. The interior is also really clean and nicely decorated. They have a small parking lot out back.

Can't remember the exact name, but essentially it's a Mole burrito. Huge and delicious.

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Sope and fish taco plate

Grand Monarca

4.3(47 reviews)

5.1 mi

Clean restaurant and pretty standard menu. Here is how our…read moremeal stacked up: Torta: Great, though it definitely needed a good sauce to bring it all together. Tacos: Super flavorful and well cooked, but really craved a vibrant green salsa to elevate them. Mole Enchiladas: Just okay, nothing special compared to the rest of the meal. Sides: The rice was delicious and well seasoned, but the beans fell a bit flat. Service: There was only one waitress handling the entire front of the house. She was super prompt at first, and even when it started filling up, she stayed completely on top of things. Major props to her for working the floor solo so smoothly!

Extremely overrated Mexican restaurant. I was searching for authentic mexican eatery to celebrate…read moreFather's Day and this place had the most and the highest reviews - why?!? The food was generic and basic, small portions, and rather expensive prices for what you get. I could have gotten better food for 2/3 or less of the price from a taco truck. Thoroughly disappointed. I am mexican and I give it 2/5 stars for barely passable. We had carne asada plate, chicken , shrimp cocktails, other assorted items and all were very lackluster. Cocktail was beyond bland.

Cute intimate space.

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Y Kitchen And Bar

3.0(2 reviews)

2.7 mi

First time being there, this is a very cute bar. The owner greeted us. She was very nice and…read moreknowledgeable. She brought us out complementary eggrolls for being our first time to try her food.. The tacos are very inexpensive three dollars apiece and they were excellent. I am a sucker for a real cheese. The liquid cheese on the nachos kind of threw me for a little bit, but it was delicious and definitely worth the money. I will definitely be back. This place is amazing for it being a brand new place I think everybody should go try it.

I had a very disappointing experience here. Had lunch, paid via credit card, left a 7.00 tip on a…read more$29.00 bill. 3 days later, my credit card card company sent me a text, asking if I meant to leave a 34% tip, for a total of $39.23!! I went to the restaurant. All the women were squirming and talking in Spanish, running around calling people. I asked if I could see the slip I signed. They told me they enter into the computer and throw it away!! That doesn't seem right, does it? In the end, the gal that served me said she made a mistake and gave me back the full $10.00 tip. You decide. Mistake or fraud? Worth it for $3.00 bucks??

Front door

Egg rolls

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Bar

Mercedes & Family

4.8(26 reviews)

1.5 mi

Had lunch here today and it was great. The relleno, carne asasa tacos, tamales, and Norris tacos…read morewere all excellent. The strawberry again Fresca was a delight.

Loved the tin ceiling, the verde salsa and the service. I ate for days on the beans & riceread more

Beefy tacos, amazing beans & rice!

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Mercedes restaurant storefront

Erik's - The Mercedes Kid

4.8(55 reviews)

1.5 mi

I was so happy when I walked in here. It smelled so good. I ordered a carne asada burrito to go and…read moreI ate my chile relleno plate there. It was so filling and delicious that I packed up half the relleno and a tortilla to go. The burrito was amazing even when reheated and eaten a couple hours later. I specifically really enjoyed their rice and beans, well flavored and cooked to perfection. They have a great salsa bar with 3 types of homemade salsas I preferred the green, all of them were each unique in flavor and spice. I will be sure to return next time I am passing through Yakima.

We had some amazing food here one afternoon when we pulled into town for the State track meet!…read more I had the honor huge burrito and asked if they'd add lettuce. It was delicious, and the salsa bar provided me some spice to take it to another level! My husband had the birria tacos combo. He thought they also were super flavorful! This is a super cute restaurant and the people who work there are super friendly and helpful! We will definitely be back...in fact, we came back the next day to have dinner, but they were closed. Too bad for us!

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Taqueria Don Chepe’s

4.3(99 reviews)

1.9 mi

Taco truck that delivers what it's asked to - delicious tacos with juicy carnitas. Great portions…read moreand reasonably quick service. There is shaded patio seating.

Dear Los Primos, You're certainly not #2 to me! That veggie…read moreburrito totally hit the spot when passing through. It had just the right amount of crema and delicious rice, albeit a bit short on the veggies. My partner enjoyed the tacos, especially the carnitas. I added his jalapeños to my burrito. Thanks for accepting credit cards and for the receipt to use the bathroom at the laundromat. We will be back next time we swing through town! Liana

Bebidas

Pollo ala planchada

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Taco truck with shaded patio seats

Tacos El Rey

4.1(113 reviews)

0.4 mi

All the paisas were there!…read more Tio's, tias, Abuelas... You know you're in good hands. You won't be disappointed!

Tacos El Rey is a local stop when you want yummy Mexican food. The prices are reasonable and the…read moreplace is simple and basic. You will probably see quite a few cars in the lot but there should be plenty of room. There is a walk up counter to order and eat in or takeout. It's fairly quick and feels like more healthy fast food. My Pollo Asada was tender, slightly spicy and with a great flavor too. The side salad and rice were also quite good too. I truly enjoyed this meal and my bar is high for this type of food. It truly was a great lunch.

This place is lit

Carne asada, pollo, barbacoa tacos

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Tacos El Rey inside store.

Xochimilco Tequila Bar

3.7(107 reviews)

4.3 mi

Our second time stopping by on our way through the area. The wait staff was wonderful and the chef…read morecatered to specific Vegan requests on our order. The bonus was the excellent playlist we listened to during our dinner. Curated by Jasmine (who has great taste in music) made our time there memorable. Near this restaurant are little shops including an Italian shop called Tavolo which has gorgeous home, table, kitchen and body items. Nice area to shop after dining.

Located inside a huge vendor hall at the back of the building / parking lot. We got a table right…read moreaway, and our waitress was there throughout the meal. As well as other service workers ensuring we had chips, salsa, etc Here is how the food landed: Chips & Salsa: Complimentary, fresh, and the spicy salsa had a fantastic kick. Mole: Tasted much more like a standard red enchilada sauce than a traditional rich mole. The chicken filling was pretty dry and lacked flavor. Taco Salad & Quesadilla: Both solid choices. Sides: The beans were good and well seasoned, but the rice was a total miss. A quick heads up: Their POS system was completely down when we went, so we had to pay cash. Luckily we had some on us, but definitely carry cash just in case. Overall, it was an okay experience, but with so many other Mexican options nearby, we probably won't be back.

Mole chicken enchiladas

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Xochimilco Margarita w/shaker. Plenty of alcohol!

Don Cheo’s Mexican Restaurant

4.1(45 reviews)

0.3 mi

Fast, efficient, and genuinely respectful service from start to finish!…read more And the salsa bar? Absolutely incredible. So many fresh, flavorful options that take everything to the next level. The all-meat burrito was packed, perfectly seasoned, and super satisfying, and the tacos were just as impressive--simple, delicious, and done right. Definitely a spot worth coming back to when needing something quick and delicious

Great spot for breakfast. The staff was super friendly, and customer service was in general…read moreexcellent. The breakfast burrito I got was top notch and of course they had a selection of salsa to go with. Every time I went to the sauce bar I eyed other people's food and it all looked good. I will definitely be back next time I am in Yakima.

Menu ; Don Cheo's

Supreme Burrito

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Breakfast Burrito

Ay Caramba

4.3(82 reviews)

4.3 mi

Food came fast, hot waiter.. oh yes! I'll be back, place is clean and colorful. I always enjoy my…read moretime there.

This local Mexican restaurant serves undeniably delicious and authentic food, but a strict,…read moreunaccommodating policy toward modifications and substitutions makes it a frustrating choice for selective eaters or those with dietary restrictions. As a pescatarian, making simple substitutions, (with an additional charge) like putting the same grilled fish from your offered tacos onto other selections in place of the many other meat options, can make the difference between settling for what's available and getting to have exactly what you want. I would not return to a restaurant where I have to settle. It would be a good idea to consider changing that policy.

Ay carumba cooks

Quesadilla with quacamole/ sour cream. From the appetizer menu. HUGE serving.

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