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    Taco Time

    3.2 (92 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed • 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Shrimp Baja Taco
    Smaly K.

    It's been a while since I've had Taco Time, and their Crisp Burrito and Tater Fries (which is what I usually get there) was sounding good. I went through the drive-thru and ordered those two things, and also got the Shrimp Baja Taco. The Shrimp Baja Taco was pretty good. The Beef Crisp Burrito and the tots were good, but didn't seem to be as good as I remembered. Both weren't as crispy as I remembered them to be.

    Call the cops.  Murdered mexi fry
    Brent P.

    This quick serve establishment was icon of the PNW for years when I was growing up.... and actually was one of my first jobs as a young man..... I am embarrassed By the food.... quality Zero.... I can remember when taco time didn't seem like fast food..... a step above.... a good alternate to all the burger joints.... Now i would debate if Taco Bell was equal to them.... SAD. The mexi fry is crumble over cooked.... deep fried joke..... should call the local police since someone murdered my did! Taco time NW ... get it together.... take some pride. You have an opportunity to fix things and get back to basics..... What we are now paying for drive thru is what we paid for sit down meals.... I don't want excuses for supply chain... or can't find employees.... etc.... standard corporate excuses... Well.. here is an idea.. pay people a livable wage and benefits. Get quality product... and charge accordingly I've gotten Better quality at a roadside Taco truck....

    Fiesta Mexi-Platter Beef. Look folks 7 whole chips (well 6 and 3/4 chips actually). Seriously Taco Time! WTF!
    Ron G.

    Food very good. Clean Restaurant. Why do you have to be tight with the little things? Like the measly amount of chips.

    Natural Soft Taco w/ Beef & Mexi Fries
    Jacques I.

    K, I am a fan of Taco Time! I still remember when Issaquah only had one Taco Time, so this second one was a nice addition because the first Taco Time was ALWAYS packed during the lunch hours. Plus, this Taco Time is much more convenient if you're located on the other side of the city, as you don't have to go on Gilman to get your Taco Time fix anymore! And because this location is the newer one, the building is much more modern and inviting. Heck, there's even a fireplace out on the patio! It's very welcoming. Food is solid. There's not much to it, as the food is simple and perhaps what you expected from a Mexican fast food chain, but it's yummy! They make their own hot sauce, too, which isn't too spicy yet provides a nice hint of spice to whatever you put it on. For me - I like that the Natural Soft Taco is filled with the basics, in addition to your protein of choice with lettuce, tomato, refried beans and ranch. The combination comes with your choice of side, and you can't go wrong with the Sweet Potato Mexi Fries, which are basically tots! Overall, this Taco Time is a solid place for lunch for me whenever I need a quick, casual meal, especially on the go as there is a drive-thru here that goes by quickly no matter how long the line is. You know you want those Mexi Fries!

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    We appreciate the stars and the feedback, Daren!

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    We truly appreciate this fantastic review, Elizabeth! Thank you!

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    I think Taco Time puts a lot of Mexican restaurants to shame. It's always so fresh and the service is great.

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    This is wonderful to hear! Thanks so much for the great review, Jim!

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    Masa Mexican Kitchen & Cantina - Shrimp tacos!

    Masa Mexican Kitchen & Cantina

    3.9(487 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    •$$

    Ordered delivery with Uber Eats. $12 guacamole didn't…read morearrive, chips so over-fried they aren't worth eating, two burritos, rice and beans were cold so we had to microwave them. Microwave food we just spent $146 on. It was a fast cook and fast delivery - ordered at 5:05pm and delivered at 5:30pm (we live close and I watched the driver come straight to us). It should have at least been lukewarm, so I'm not sure what happened there. Worst part is, when I called and spoke with the manager on duty to ask about the missing item and mention the cold food, she was defensive and flippant, placing blame on the driver immediately while simultaneously talking down to me (re: the cold food), 'well that happens with delivery. We have no control over the driver'. As if I've never had food delivered. She said to take up the charge for the missing item with Uber Eats - 'That's how it works. There's nothing we can do'. Not even a sincere apology for the undelivered item- Masa's mistake. We have frequented Masa since they opened, with mostly good experiences, but I think we're done. There's just no excuse to be rude and dismissive to your paying customers. A little decorum could have gone a long way. 2 stars for the two out of six items that arrived as expected.

    If you happen to be in the area (Costco, REI, and Trader Joe's are practically neighbors) and…read moresuddenly develop an urgent need for legitimately excellent nachos, this is your spot. We've eaten here dozens of times -- easily -- and have never left disappointed. The carne asada is consistently fantastic, and their more traditional dishes are just as solid. Service is reliably friendly, efficient, and refreshingly genuine -- the kind of staff that actually seems to enjoy being there. The one miss? The margaritas. I've worked my way through every flavor, and unfortunately the base tastes suspiciously like Safeway syrup. For a place that does food this well, the cocktails feel like an afterthought. They do have a beautiful patio that's perfect when the weather cooperates, and if you're a nacho-and-cocktail type (same), I strongly recommend ordering a mojito with fresh fruit. Be sure to ask for muddled fruit slices -- otherwise you'll likely get syrup again. It honestly takes just a few cubes of real fruit to completely elevate the drink, and at these prices, it feels like an obvious upgrade management should consider standard-which is why I docked them one star.

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    Chicken tortilla soup w/avocado and grilled chicken pieces

    Masa Mexican Kitchen & Cantina - Outside of the restaurant.

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    Laz's Tacos - Carne asada fries

    Laz's Tacos

    4.2(141 reviews)
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    Family-owned & operated
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    Dear Laz, I LOVE your burritos! You really nailed it with…read moreyour vegetarian burritos, and it's amazing that there are multiple options, not just a boring rice/beans/pico and lettuce combo, but actual veggies (mushrooms, peppers, etc) in the tortilla. It's like getting a fruit salad without all the boring filler fruit. Delicious and colorful! Can't wait to try the fried cauliflower version. My partner had the shrimp burrito and said the shrimp were just ok, they needed salt, but better less salt and add if needed. Another thing, we loved that you're open until 8p every day, we could actually find the truck, and the hours posted are the true hours you're open, unlike many other places. It really hit the spot after a day of intense hiking. Can't wait to come back, save some cauliflower for me! Cheers, Liana

    Food truck located near a gas station. When driving up, looks like only street parking but the gas…read morestation has parking and tables to eat at. We were able to substitute adobado (marinated pork) for the Carne Asada Fries. The fries were crunchy and the meat was flavorful. The only issue was the guacamole as it seemed to be mixed with something. The price for the size of the plate seemed excessive. The tacos were bought individually ($4 each) we got Pollo, Carnitas, Adobado & Asada. The only negative was the pollo (chicken) as it had no flavor. Both dishes were served with cabbage instead of lettuce which was different but not negative. The gentlemen in the truck were willing to change out anything and very helpful. They were also updating labels on their pictures when we were there to help ppl know what their menu items are. They offered 3 sauces, red, green and a cilantro base. I would recommend them, and if in the area again, would try their tortas.

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    Laz's Tacos - Carne Asada fries, taco plate(shrimp, pork and chicken) and horchata.

    Carne Asada fries, taco plate(shrimp, pork and chicken) and horchata.

    Laz's Tacos - Shrimp tacos $2.50 each

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    Xochi - Tacos Combo - IG: @nelson_eats

    Xochi

    4.8(277 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    •$$

    Expect to wait about 20-25 minutes after ordering. One could consider walking the rainier trail or…read moregoing to the park nearby while waiting. There is also Costco, Uniqlo, and target nearby if you need to run errands. Family run and the tacos are 5+ each but come with two tortillas because of the amount of filling. I would still give it a 5/5 even though some of the meat options are a bit on the drier side for my pet fence because the poblano one is so good. The zucchini corn one had nice smokiness. This is coming from someone who prefers meat usually. The steak was good. The chicharron is good but if you are expecting crunchy this is not. It's cooked in a nice sauce that is spicy but not too much though my spice tolerance is not low. 3 is good for one person. 4 if super hungry. Great option after any of the local hikes.

    My friend and I went to Xochi for the first time for lunch today on one of the last sunny Seattle…read moreafternoons. We came at around noon when they opened and they already had several people waiting on benches outside the truck for their orders. Xochi is a food truck in Gilman Village (Old Issaquah), located near the Brown Bear car wash. It's been on my bucket list for a while as it was listed as in the top Yelp 100 taco places nationally in 2022 and 2023 and also featured in the Seattle Times a few years back. Xochi offers five different meat taco options: - Encebollados (steak & sauteed onions) - Tinga (chicken in a chipotle sauce) - Cochinita Pibil (pork in an achiote sauce) - Chorizo (pork sausage & potatoes) - Chicharron (pork rinds in a spicy tomato sauce) They also serve five different veggie taco options: - Calabazas (zucchini, corn & tomato) - Papas (potatoes) - Broccoli (broccoli & garlic) - Bruselas (brussel sprouts, carrots, & garlic) - Rajas (poblano peppers in a sour cream sauce) My coworker and I tried the ENCEBOLLADOS, TINGA, & COCHINITA PIBIL. She also ordered a CHICHARRON, but I'm not a big fan of pork rinds or fried food and so I passed on that one. Each taco (regardless of meat or veggie) is $5.48 and comes in a double corn 5 inch tortilla. Note that you can only buy single tacos here; they no longer do taco plates as previous photos of the menu have shown. They also charge $0.50 for extra salsa; we ordered one EXTRA SPICY SALSA on the side to share and just to try. The total for 7 tacos and salsa came to around $50 with tax plus tip. The ENCEBOLLADOS were our favorite. The steak was perfectly cooked and the verde-like sauce they put it on it was amazing! It was zesty, a little spicy, and gave the taco lots of flavor and oomph. 10/10 would recommend and get this again. THE TINGA had a nice smoky flavor and the chicken was also nice and moist. It came with a cotija and sour cream topping and went great with the EXTRA SPICY SALSA that we had on the side (which was definitely spicy but not overwhelming spicy). The COCHINITA PIBIIL (which is normally my favorite and go-to order at El Camion) was our least favorite of the bunch as the pork was slightly dry and my friend found it slightly overly salty. It came with pickled onion on the top and was slightly vinegary and mostly savory. Lastly, the CHICHARRON (which I didn't try, but my friend did) was tasty and had strong tomato flavors, but she regrets not eating that one first as the fried pork rind quickly get soggy in the tomato sauce. As far as seating, they have three outdoor tables and a few benches. No seat covering or outdoor heaters though and so you will have to take your tacos to go in the fall and winter. They have a good health rating which is also always reassuring when eating out. Service was quick and we got our food within 10 minutes after ordering. Note that you bus your own table, but they keep the tables pretty clean. Watch out for the yellow jackets in the summer though! So where does Xochi stack in comparison to other taco places I've tried? I would say it's within the top three picks for sure as they are generous with the taco meat and the tacos are very well seasoned and flavored. I think my favorite taco is still the Cochinita Pibil taco from El Camion, but these tacos beat out Pacos Tacos and La Chingona in my opinion, so maybe second on the list for best taco in the Seattle area? With that said, it's definitely the best taco I've had in Issaquah and the Eastside and I can't wait to be back for more Encebollados! Overall: 4/5 for food, 4/5 for service, 4/5 for atmosphere.

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    Xochi - Tinga taco and steak taco as well.  Delicious!

    Tinga taco and steak taco as well. Delicious!

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    The Black Duck Cask and Bottle - Fried Cheese Curds

    The Black Duck Cask and Bottle

    4.2(940 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    •$$

    The Black Duck is quickly becoming my favorite restaurant and bar in Issaquah. I can vouch for the…read moremushroom burger and the duck pizza, as well as some of the whiskey cocktails. The burger is thick and really juicy, great bun and aioli. The fries are perfectly crispy. The pizza had a really great, I'm assuming wood-fired, crust. The duck was tender and sweet and there was a lot of arugula. It's a sparser craft pizza, which is just so delicious when you are looking for something a little heavy but not over the top. While they boast about their craft beer offerings, they have a great cocktail list as well, and I love that they have a specific whiskey cocktail section as well, with a few that are less common at some bars. The Brooklyn is probably my favorite, but you can't really go wrong. Also, a fellow patron asked for a Toronto and the bartender was happy to look it up and make it for him. And what about the atmosphere here?! It's so wonderful in summer! With its narrow design giving a sense that an entire wall opens to the outside and the patio that extends beyond, it feels Ike you are vacationing somewhere tropical and beachy. This somehow combines really well with the industrial vibe of the interior. They also have some TV's for sports. The service is very friendly, attentive, interactive, and helpful. One thing that was consistent across my three visits, however, was the feeling that the place is always understaffed, so things tend to move slowly. I'm not sure this is the case, it's just the feel you get when it happens the times you visit. This is a bit of a double-edged sword though, since it's such an easy place to just want to sip and nibble slowly while delving into conversation. So, that's not enough to detract a star for now, and honestly I'm already thinking about when I get to eat here again!

    Wonderful experience. Great service and super friendly…read more The food was amazing. Had the fish and chips for the first time. They were Really good! The beer selection and cocktail choice is awesome. Loved the stock manhattan cocktail. My wife enjoyed the Snap Dragon cocktail, nice use of tequila on this drink. Kinda busy for a Friday night, but got a table right away. Nice buzz in the place, mild rumble to the room.

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    The Black Duck Cask and Bottle - Black & Blue Burger

    Black & Blue Burger

    The Black Duck Cask and Bottle - They did not have this on the menu during my visit

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    They did not have this on the menu during my visit

    Taco Time - mexican - Updated September 2026

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