What a nice little Mexican restaurant that is hidden in this little corner of Tacoma. Not often you…read morefind a place that has great beer and great coffee and great Mexican food. That is three greats, I know I just said that. But this little hole in the wall place provided great atmosphere cozy area to be able talk very easily to my sister and experience an amazing lunch. You do order at the cashier/order taker and then they give you a number and when your food comes out, you get the food delivered to the table with the number. When you are done, you have to buss your own table and do all that stuff besides wiping off your table. I thought the environment was awesome and I would highly recommend again and again to anybody that wants to come great place. And they do put the taco in Tacoma.

I was craving a breakfast burrito on my way to work. Looked for a good option from Gig Harbor to…read moreRenton. To think I almost settled for some premade coffee shop microwaved brk burrito I got the carne asada BK Burrito... with the habanero carrot hot sauce Pure heaven. The meat is tender and ZERO gristle which is almost impossible lately anywhere u go. Then I indulged and got churros. Nor disappointed but pleasantly surprised- not greasy or dry but so so perfect. Also combined their homemade agua Fresca w ice tea and it was DELICIOUS I'll be back here soon for a date w my hubby. He'll love it! (Great customer service too!!!!)

Best lunch break I've had in forever working down at the Port of Tacoma…read more Grabbed the carne asada tacos and they were straight-up excellent. Meat was tender, perfectly seasoned, and had that real grilled flavor you don't find at a lot of places around here. Fresh corn tortillas and simple toppings. Super fast service, friendly vibe and the price is perfect for a solid blue collar lunch. Only downside is seating is tight and the neighborhood can be shady, but when the tacos are this good, who cares? Four solid stars, will be hitting this spot every chance I get. Worth the ride from the harbor!

All the Stars! Absolutely awesome. Great tacos and cold beer. They had a sigh that said…read more"everyday is Taco Tuesday" so I had to try it out. The shredded beef (barbacoa) was soft and succulent. The Habanero salsa was (in addition to hot!) was Smokey and great in the taco. Great food. And, nobody made fun of my weak Spanish. Great folks, great food, friendly and inviting atmosphere.

We had a fantastic meal here! The place was packed, but we were able to get a table top. You order…read moreat the bar and they bring your food to you when it's ready. You can leave your tab open, which we almost did just try more food! We got three vegan dishes: the vegan nachos, the vegan Cubano, and the Chef Daddy Mac (vegan). Everything was so good! The nachos were a huge serving. There were two of us, and even though we had two more dishes coming, we still ate almost all of them. My friend got the vegan Cubano. She's not a vegan, and she said she really enjoyed it. She would definitely get it again. I got the Chef Daddy Mac. I ended up only taking a bite because we had eaten so much already I brought it home and it served me two more dinners! And it was delicious. I went to the bar and flagged down one of the bartenders to let them know how much I appreciated that they had a vegan menu at their restaurant. I was so pleased with the food and the thoughtfulness that went into the dishes. It wasn't just food without meat, and it wasn't just regular dishes with a meat alternative. These were crafted vegan dishes that can stand up in any restaurant against any animal-based dish. The atmosphere wasn't my vibe. As a Christian, it felt a little odd to be in that environment. The food was so good, though, I can't wait to come back and try more vegan options on the menu.

Want to visit a goth establishment in the greater Seattle area, without having to be a member? THIS…read moreIS YOUR PLACE. Goth vibes, with the same bar lines, but without the cover. Bonus... their house drinks have a great geeky vibe. :-D Now.... what else do they have? Well, do you want some fun photo-booth action?? This is your place!.... NOT THAT ACTION PERV!!! Want to play some pool? GOOD LUCK! Especially if you're a stereotypical introverted goth that doesn't want to talk to anyone, since the need to ask whomever is currently playing on the sole table, is likely the only way you'll get access. :-p Orrrr maybe your game is strong and you can just stare them into allowing you next? Either way, get the chips and salsa. Just don't eat them on the table, you heathen!! Also..... NO Nickelback, and NO Country!!!

I am an EL Pulgarcito FAN…read more So I don't typically commit 'pupusa adultery' by visiting other Pupusarias. Though I have--twice. One that closed on 72nd some years ago (THANK GOD) and Balcon Express which was decent but to me has fallen off. Nothing came close to EL P. Until now. Living in Lakewood and enroute to my neighborhood I decided to try this place. It's m SO glad I did. My fellow Lakewoodians--yall come and patronize this establishment!! My favorite Pupusa is the Bean, Cheese & Pork aka 'the Rebueltas' and was VERY...VERY good. I almost want to say better or at the least just as good as EL-P. I ordered 2 and they were fresh made and arrived HOT! They were filled with what tasted like Oaxaca cheese, beans and I guess it had some pork in there but I couldn't really taste it. Seeing that they tasted so good I can't say that the pork not coming through was...unfortunate. Weird. They were very moist & not dry at all. Rebueltas are my favorite Pupusa and those two (the size of a saucer) made me VERY happy and a little sweepy (sleepy). They came with the standard 'Curdito' that was stuffed into one of those little tartar or ketchup cups with tha' lid. I was really confused on the teeny cup but it was just the right amount (for me). I will get an additional one however next time (and there will be a next time) as theirs is a little more flavorful than most Curditos. Atmosphere: Music standard but at a good level. And you should be able to keep your food digested as it has a... Pretty clean eating area with bright blue and white walls. Not overly decorated. Floors (which is carpeted) are pretty decent. This used to be 'Mis Tre Amigos' and was 'boothed' for seating. They (Taco Don Ricky) have tables and all of which as far as I could see--we're very clean. No odd smells. Restrooms: Don't know. I RARELY --use public restrooms unless I reeeeeaaaaaalllllllyyyyyyyyyyyy gotta go cuz other than that--I cinch it tight and pray for 'deliverance and prosperity' and wait for my own 'Queen ala' Throne of Received...errrr....Grace' The commode. I know. I know. It's a terrible, just TERRIBLE way to end this here glowing review but look here--yall come get some of this! Pupusas yall. Pupusas. Gosh...not tha' 'Grace'.

This place has the very best Mexican Salvadoran food I have had in this state. The husband and…read morewife team are amazing. From los angles we know great food. This place is a great place. I would encourage everyone to try them. Nice people great food. The best I have had in Washington state. you guys rock.

My visit isn't complete with the chips and guacamole and you can't beat the prices. The last time…read morewe were there, the AC was blasting, so being a sweater. The service was just okay. We walked in and the host was having a conversation with one of the wait staff and instead of greeting us and asking us to hold one for a second while they finished up, they ignored us, and continued talking for probably a full minute before acknowledging we were there. O get needing to finish a thought or tell someone something important about something going on that night, but at least greet your guests and ask them to wait a minute. Feels like common courtesy.

I am going to bump up a star for Red Star Taco Bar. They have the Sunday Sip here which is a drag…read morequeen show along with brunch. Sunday Sip's were previously at a different venue but just recently it started here and it's a great place for this event. I have always liked the food here and we have gone here twice now in recent times not only for the Sunday Sip but also for a meal with friends. The mixed cocktails are great as is the food which I have always been partial to. Out of the recent visits I had an amazing torta, something I haven't had in a long time and a bowl with their tequila chicken for the meat which was also excellent. The more I come here the more I like it having it come at five stars at this point and time.

Bien liendo y muy deliciosa! The lady cook was very nice and made delicious food! Cute little sit…read moredown area as well! Try this place out!!!

The place is quaint but does not fall flat in service. Quick and with a limited but effective menu,…read morethe lady whips out tacos as fast as you'd expect after your order rolls off your tongue. Scrumptious and authentic! I ended up having 5 in all. Cash only.

Super good food and extremely great service! When I came in today the gentleman working asked if it…read morewas my first time in and gave me a bunch of samples to try and a walkthrough of their selection and my options. Was a super cozy little spot definitely will be coming back as I don't think you can beat their prices for the quality!

Since it's Cinco De Mayo as well as Taco Tuesday, I decided to get some tacos and I wanted to try…read morethis place since it's near my house and I've never been here before today. I ordered online through their website in hopes that would save me a little time but unfortunately my order wasn't ready when I got there as they cashier didn't even see the order come through! It was some sort of mishap with the receipt printer but he was able to locate my order receipt and found a way to get it to print to begin working on my order. While I waited he got me my drink cup, they didn't have the drink I ordered so I ended up just getting a coke and he gave me a few samples to try which was really nice. I got to sample the guacamole, potatoes in a queso sauce and their banana pudding. The banana pudding was delicious and the guacamole was also good. I didn't really care much for the potatoes in queso. I got my order after that and the cashier apologized for the delay. The tacos weren't anything special sadly. I had one with chicken, one with potatoes and one with "spicy barbacoa". All of them were pretty bland. The spicy barbacoa was especially disappointing as it didn't have any kick to it and that's even with sliced jalepenos on the taco! This is not a place I would frequent or recommend. Taco Del Mar wasn't anything amazing either but it was definitely better quality food than this place. 2 stars for the good customer service/samples.

I just tried an Amazing bread (pan sobao)made to perfection,baked with so much passion and love…read morewith the right ingredients to remember our island even when we are far away!

OSJ International is the most authentic Puerto Rican food I've had on the West Coast (not just in…read moreSeattleso far. Most Caribbean spots around Washington lean Jamaican, so finding a place doing proper Puerto Rican dishes felt special. The menu and quality reminded me of what you'd find back on the island, at least pre-pandemic. They had classics like chillo frito, mofongo, and pasteles, and it tasted like homemade small business cooking. Honestly, I thought it was even better than La Isla before the fire that shut that place down. A few pain points. It's far. The restaurant is south of Tacoma near I-5, so it's a bit of a drive whether you're coming from Seattle or even from the airport. It was also cash only when I went, though you could sit inside and eat. Last time I called it sounded like they were still mostly doing the to-go model and hadn't fully gone back to the way it used to operate. I haven't made the trip again yet, but it's still on my list. Also worth saying, after the pandemic when I moved to San Diego, I couldn't find an authentic Puerto Rican spot there either. That made me appreciate this place even more. After the Benito Super Bowl performance I'm definitely craving some Puerto Rican food again. Might have to make the drive soon.