Aurora Ave is well-known for its plethora of Mexican food trucks (at least to me, what did YOU…read morethink it was known for?) El Camión stacks up with the best of 'em. Which is good, because you can't feasibly name your food truck "The Truck" if your food is trash. We were famished, so my dog and I were on a late night hunt for an Absolute Unit-Rito. Something that would take an army to demolish. After a disappointing realization that one of my favorite spots was closed for the night, little did I know that the stars were aligning for a real Guac-Ness Monster that was headed my way. I think that one of the truly special things about El Camión is that it's in the Home Depot parking lot. What's better than taking in the aura of home improvement before smashing some tacos? Let's get to the food here. I knew I was getting a burrito, but what type? It turns out that El Camión is serving up cochinita pibil, which is a rarity in Seattle, so I had to give it a try. They will also LOAD up your burrito with vegetables for $2. And I'm not talking about some skimpy little vegetables. We had some thick slices of peppers, onions, and even squash. This made me feel a liiiiiiittle better about the long term health effects of my burrito obsession. This may have been one of the heftiest lads I've ever encountered on my lifelong apprenticeship of burrito studies. If I could give you one piece of advice here, do NOT operate heavy machinery while eating this. It's meant to be enjoyed while sitting down. But what the meal lacks in structural integrity, it makes up for in flavor. As a sauce-boi, I applaud El Camión for their variety of salsas. This is completely necessary on a burrito of this size to cut through all of the fat. Major props to The Truck. Stop here after you get your new light fixtures for a good time.

I'm from California (where you can find good taco trucks on every corner), and was also spoiled by…read moremy Sinaloa grandma's cooking growing up, so I admit that my standards are high. But this place was not good. I ordered 1 veggie taco and 1 veggie tamale. My partner ordered a chicken burrito. We also got a side order of chips & churros. The veggies in the taco were super soggy and bland. The corn tortillas were soggy, floppy, and seemed hardly cooked. The pico de gallo did not have good flavor. The tamale was wrapped in a banana leaf, and the tamale itself was also soggy and bland. It had a weird "vegetable soup" taste and was frankly inedible. My partner said the burrito was fine but not something he enjoyed or would crave. The churros were dry, stale, and also inedible. The chips were fine, but we only liked 1 of the 4 salsas we tried. Service was friendly, but we paid almost $40 for mostly inedible food.

My office building uses Lish catering to provide pop-ups in the lobby every weekday of different…read moreeateries from around the Seattle area. Our office gets a list of the weekly offerings on Monday, so when I heard that later in the week there would be Salu-Salo Filipino Kitchen, bringing Filipino food, I most definitely made lunch plans. I was coming in from a meeting in Fremont, so didn't go to the pop-up/Salu-Salo Filipino Kitchen as soon as it started service (around 11am). With that said, I nearly missed out on the chicken adobo! I took the last of the chicken adobo an hour and a half after the lunch service started, so was counting my blessings! I ordered the lunch plate, which came with chicken adobo, pancit, rice and pickled veggies. My lunch plate was solid. Chicken adobo was tender and really, really liked how vinegar-y the flavor was, which, any Filipino would tell you that all food tastes better with vinegar! Pancit wasn't bad, but not the best. Some of the noodles were on the dry side, but I did like the cabbage and green onion throughout. Pickled veggies were a nice addition, adding more sour flavor to the overall entree. For someone who hardly ever has Filipino food and desperately misses mom's cooking, I was just happy to have Salu-Salo bring some adobo to the area. I would definitely recommend checking out Salu-Salo if you ever see their stand around. They don't update their social media channels, unfortunately, so is a little difficult to find where their stand will be. And when I asked if they participate in any markets, they do not. But the owners did mention that they visit downtown Seattle often at other office buildings around. Therefore, I have a feeling I'll be seeing them soon and getting my Filipino cuisine on. (Plus, bonus points for the owner being from the Bicol region of the Philippines, which is where my mom's side is from. Love that!)

Salu-Salo put Fillipino food on the map for me, and thank god for that…read more I do not know why it has taken so long for this cuisine to become popular in the U.S. because frankly, its freaking delicious! Salu-Salo offers a wide variety of dishes with unique flavor profiles. With some of the dishes, I can't compare them to anything I have ever tried before. For example, my favorite dish on the menu is the Laing Express, which is made with coconut milk, taro leaves, topped with a delicious crispy piece of pork belly. With a topping of pork belly, how could anything go wrong? This dish has an amazing earthy flavor, with a bit of a kick to it. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. How often to you get to eat purple desserts? Ube cake gets its color from purple yams! Salu-Salo's ube coconut topped ube cheesecake balls are not just adorable, they are addicting. Not overwhelmingly sweet, and perfect for sharing, these are a treat. For those with dietary restrictions, Salu-Salo is a great option because there are plenty choices. As someone who is gluten free, all of the main dishes are fair game. This is often very rare when dining out for me!! Here's to Salu-Salo for exposing Seattleites to what Filipino food is all about. Rosario's cuisine feels like a healthy take on comfort food. Each dish bursting with flavor, yet still accessible to all ages. The idea behind comfort food is all about the thought that goes into the prep. After tasting Salu-Salo's food, I promise you can tell a lot of care goes into the preparation of each dish. I am looking forward to this becoming a Seattle institution, and hope it inspires more Filipino cuisine to start popping up in the PNW.

Just WOW The food…read morewas amazing, very traditional, very fresh, and the flavors were above grade. The service was spectacular, I had a great conversation while I dined, it felt like home. The location is great as well, set in a very nice neighborhood, they have tables inside and out for those sunny days. I highly recommend the Agua De Jamaica (Spanish drink) and the salmon and shrimp ceviche.

Excellent Ceviche! Hands down best I've had in Seattle! Highly recommend the halibut ceviche- we…read morebuy it by the pound and take it paddleboarding or to the beach. Very friendly service. Convenient location. Will return again and again!

The freshest ingredients money can buy. The ceviche variety is out of this world. Service is…read moreexcellent, Marcos Arellano knows what he is doing, he has a touch of excellence in preparation, flavor, color and texture. In my opinion the best cevicheria in Seattle, hands down. I have been there three times and I highly recommend it. Go visit him and order from a wide variety of ceviches that include salmon, halibut, shrimp and tuna. The place is inviting simple, and clean, can't go wrong!!!! 5 stars!!!!!

I love ceviche and this was wonderful - fresh and perfect blend of acid, salt and seasonings. I…read moretasted it at an event where the owner was sharing his story and will definitely make a point to visit their locations!

I just had my first Secret Sausage Seattle Dog and it's hands above any others I've tried, and a…read morevery fair price. I especially appreciate exceptional customer service. The owner was genuinely friendly and patient when I dropped my wallet with a huge line behind me. I can't wait to find them the next time I'm in the city

It's no secret- these guys have THE BEST hotdogs in Seattle! Surely Secret Sausage is the epitome…read moreof a sensual symphony of savory delight- If ever there was one in the hotdog world! Several different options with hotdogs and polish sausage- my absolute favorites are the Seattle Dog and the Midnight Sophie. Whichever you choose- don't forget to ask for some of their homemade slaw to top that beautiful dog! I first found Secret Sausage outside the Owl and Thistle in Pioneer Square. Then outside the Clink after a game. It was an elusive Seattle street food treat- and in a lot of ways still is. They've expanded in recent years so sometimes you can find them at Microsoft campuses on occasion too. But I'll let you in on a little secret... they have a deal with the Thunderbird Tavern in Ballard. So if you're craving a Seattle Dog on a random Tuesday at 8:30pm for example... high tail it to the Thunderbird and get you one! Especially on a warm Summer evening: a Seattle dog with extra slaw, a glass of your favorite cold drink and a spot on the back patio - doesn't that sound so good right now?! Another favorite with Secret Sausage is The Firlander Sauce. While I personally am not a big fan of hot sauce, this spicy condiment has been a staple in our family for several years now. I've been told it makes a good gourmet hotdog over-the-top good! Ha! So if you're a hot sauce fan- it's a must try. Locally owned small business with a commitment to quality. Every hotdog I've ever had from them (ahem, and there have been a few over the years,) has been consistently good. Seriously, the best!

Elote, esquites, fresh fruit, and more! We were looking for a quick snack in West Seattle and found…read morethis bright yellow food truck on the side of the street. They have different variations of toppings for their roasted corn cob on a stick. It comes out piping hot and slathered in toppings. I preferred the elote over the esquites, which was a bit too watery and sweet for my taste. I also got the mango cup, which had the most perfect mango spears I've ever had. Perfectly sweet and golden mango coated in chamoy and tajin. My current favorite treat for a hot day. It was a one-man operation when I visited so the wait was about 10 min for 3 items. It's parked off the side of the road next to a Mexican food truck. Street parking is available.

I love the elote or esquite from here, it's always good. They have a pretty big menu for such a…read moresmall truck. I've never been disappointed. Service was quick today, I went around 3ish. I like that everything is easily transportable. The truck is also right next to a taco truck so it's perfect combo for lunch or dinner.

We stopped by here on a suggestion, as we went to roam Pike market…read more Food: tried the masala chai and dhokla. The masala chai is delicious, not too sweet and the aroma isn't overbearing. I would go back for the masala chai for sure ($6). It's a fair quantity which I have to commend them for because a lot of chai vendors give very little chai. The dhokla was just OK, it could've been a little bit sweeter and a little bit spongier. Also for eight dollars it's only four pieces. Service: The young man who was serving the food was very friendly and gave us our food quickly. Ambience: This is a small tea and snack shop by Pike market. It's definitely worth a try. I wish I had also tried the bhel as I heard great things. Recommend giving this place a try, especially if you want an Indian flavor profile and garam chai for the overcast and rainy days.

chai and bombay street food right at the market? yes,…read moreplease! parle-g biscuits?! (if you've been on the subcontinent, you'll know them.) iconic, real deal tea kettles with boiling hot chai and two street food options that come out pretty quickly. the best thing i can say is that it tasted like india! great flavors and a nice size to grab and snack on as you walk the market or head to your next destination further afield. the market was absolutely teeming with people on a super sunny saturday with world cup matches having started and the newly refurbished waterfront beckoning. as a local, i darted in, ordered and then left to head elsewhere but it's nice to know about aditi chai for future market days.

Lumpy's kicks ass! Some if the best BQ you'll find! It's a tricky place to find- but worth the…read moretrouble.