This was my first time here. Everything was great. Loved the taquitos that had spinach and…read moreartichoke! They even have vegan options! The friendly staff was a bonus.

El Porton has been a fixture in Yakima for many years as many more Mexican food restaurants have…read moreentered the scene. It appears to still be a go-to for many locals, but if you want more authentic food and good margaritas there are many better choices. The margaritas are especially disappointing because they use a mixture that can be found in any grocery store. Don't bother. The food is good but it's what I consider Americanized. The restaurant itself is spacious and is suited well for large gatherings. The service is consistently good and friendly with some longtime staff. With so many options out there El Porton is sufficient for a stand in, but if you want margaritas and food made from fresh ingredients by a seasoned chef who knows authenticity there are many better options for a nice dining experience.

When you live in the Pacific Northwest, but you grew up in Arizona, you face a harsh reality: good,…read moreauthentic Mexican food can be hard to find. Which makes Tammy's a pleasant surprise indeed. You can tell from the outside, just driving by - Tammy's isn't trying too hard to get your attention. Its simple storefront reminded me immediately of the many family-owned Mexican restaurants in Phoenix, and walking through the door only confirmed it: Tammy's is the real deal. The decor is warm and comfortable, the staff speaks mostly Spanish and most of the customers are Hispanic too. The dishes on the menu are more than the cheese-and-beans remixes most PNW Mexican restaurants offer - this is the kind of food someone's abuela might cook for you on a warm day in Mesa. And while the portions are healthy, you'll want to eat every bite and savor all the flavor. I tried the Milanesa de Res and cleaned my plate - the flour tortillas that came with it were obviously homemade and the perfect accompaniment. There are a lot of Mexican restaurants in Yakima, but take my advice: if you're looking for the real deal, Tammy's is the place to go.

Clean, classic, matching the culture style look as you walk in…read more Employees were very friendly and also gave suggestions. They give you an actual meal when served and everything tastes one of a kind. They will continue getting my business and I will always speak good word of Tammy's.

Id put 0 if possible, i called to place an order for birria quesadilla. She asked if i wanted onion…read moreand cilantro i said no thank you she said okay about 20 min. I show up get my food, my fault for not checking prior to leaving but there was 2 slightly larger parties and 3 2-4 top tables. Looked like 1 server but then another girl came out so not 100% sure but being in the service and food industry i do understand mistakes happen. I live about 15 minutes away, so once i got home i try my quesdilla which im white yes but this is thr most unauthentic birria ive ever tasted. Absolutely no flavor what so ever and immediately make me feel sick especially when i noticed their being cilantro and onions in my food. When i called she said they are just beyond busy yet didnt offer anything else. I said id like atleast something to be done about it, she offers that i bring it back for them to take off or remake it. I said it honestly doesnt take good and its out of my way considering i just got home. And i said to atleast please take my tip off. Once i thought about it more i honestly just wanted it refunded since im not able to eat it and wouldnt want too. I try to call back to ask for atleast a refund on the quesdilla since the rice and beans were bad besides it being so small for $20. They blocked my number. Therefore i will be disputing the charges. Ive worked being an only server on a holiday, at restaurants & casinos. I would again not say it was anything that couldn't be handled if you are trained properly. Even if a customer has any complaints, if it was to go and beyond our fixing at that point since we didnt check it for what it was supposed to be we would give you a comp. So honestly would recommend anywhere else!

From being a small taqueria on the corner of Fair ave and E Nob Hill for a long time to now…read morebecoming a family restaurant, this place will no doubt will become one of Yakimas favorite Mexican food places to eat! This place is nice and clean with plenty of space. The food was good with the plate presentation being very organized and colorful and not to mention good seasoning. The adobada being one of my early favorites as well as the flautas de pollo. The Sopes were nice and hot really good to enjoy with the side of rice. As with new businesses, not a lot of traffic through the lunch hour so it was a delight to get all the attention for service . It does have a bar so it soon might be a favorite for people to enjoy night drinks here once in a while. I definitely recommend it!

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.

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.

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.

Excellent authentic Mexican. We ordered for our church youth group for 25 people…read more It was all ready when we expected it. Very happy with their service.

I enjoyed their tamales. The service is prompt and staff is very friendly. The menu looks great,…read morebut I only tried the tamales. This place is clean and inviting. I will stop by the next time I am in town.

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.