We were visiting Mount rainier and looking for a good restaurant in the area. Honestly, it's not…read moreeasy to find many good restaurants around here, but we found this amazing Mexican gem! The food was absolutely delicious, and the service from Kathleen was outstanding!!! We truly felt at home. :) The portions were generous, and we really enjoyed our experience. We definitely recommend this place if you're visiting this area. A must-try!

Decided to randomly stop for tacos with the wife (she's a big fan of Mexican cuisine). She was…read moredancing the whole time eating her food and that is what it's mainly about for me. With that said, the price was perfectly set for the menu so you most definitely get what you pay for. The hostess was an abuela type Mexican lady that made us feel super welcome (that's a big part of my experience) we order just some carnitas tacos as we were just stopping for a quick bite. The food was phenomenal! The beer was cold! And the times were fun! We most definitely need to come back for a full dinner one night because this place checks all the right boxes! 10/10 would most definitely come back AND recommend!

Camping in the area. Went in to Ace hardware and they mentioned this place is good. So here it is:…read more Chips n salsa is mild very good. But they do bring out 3 hotter flavors for your food. Wow even the verde is a bit spicy but ok. Ok I just wanted something light so I got 2 fish tacos. Soooo light tasting. Delish. Hubby had Chile Quilles with Asada instead of eggs since it was lunch time. Oh my the flavor was outstanding!! Definatly will come back if in the area.

The location is super small so it's louder than what I'm comfortable with. The waitstaff is under…read morestaffed, drinks came soooo late, the salsa was almost ketchup, and the biggest sin of all!???? No beer menu at a Mexican food joint????? Cardinal sin hath been broken. Food was great but not enough to make up for where this place lacks. Hopefully they can sort out the weaknesses and get on board with the surrounding competitors, because no beer menu is wild and salsa that thick and ketchupy is blasphemy. I hardly ever give out bad reviews but this is constructive as I could be without being disrespectful.

I wish I took pictures, I live in Vancouver and met my bestie that lives in Puyallup, to catch up…read moreso I wasn't thinking of food pictures. The restaurant is decorated like you're in someone's home in Mexico, it was so cute! It was very busy when we came in They don't have chips and salsa fyi - this joint is incredibly authentic Not a HUGE menu, but decent amount of choices which right away tells me they do what they do well if the menu isn't 8 pages haha We got quick service, there was one woman seating people, taking orders, and closing checks, and she did it well! My friend and I ordered soup (specifically carne en su jugo), which is my FAVORITE SOUP EVER, and I can't ever find it anywhere, and boy oh boy I will drive the 1.5 hours to get it again and again, it was perfect. They provide maximum of 2 ramekins of pickled carrots (cost if you want more, which were amazing) and 1 ramekin of green salsa (charge if you want more - and it's spicy but so good!) 3 crispy chicken tacos 1 mole with refried beans taquito (not rolled) 1 adobado pork sopa 1 adobado pork taco 2 chorizo tacos 1 hibiscus aqua fresca The restaurant doesn't have any music on, which I always appreciate background noise in general, but my friend and I were talking so much and the place was busy I didn't notice too much We planned on meeting monthly in Centralia and will continue to go here to eat, check it out!!!

This Restaurant is authentic Mexican food. I had customers looking for property and as we drove by…read moreLa Tarasca I told them it was authentic, they were not believing me and asked a couple clarifying questions: Do they give you chips and salsa, NO, Hmm what do they give for appetizer? pickled hot carrots and jalapeños. hmm do they put sour cream on everything? NO I said and they thought maybe it was authentic. try it it is great

We stopped at this family-run restaurant, and I'm so glad we did! The food was amazing, fresh, and…read morevery authentic. The staff was incredibly friendly, and the service was excellent from start to finish. We ordered the chile relleno burrito, which was huge and packed with flavor. We also had a combo plate with chicken tacos, an enchilada, rice, and beans. We asked if they could make the enchilada with green sauce instead of the usual sauce, and they were more than happy to accommodate our request. Everything was delicious, the portions were generous, and the welcoming atmosphere made the experience even better. We'll definitely be back and highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area!

We stopped here on our drive to Portland and were so glad we did. It was the perfect place to take…read morea break and grab something delicious. We ordered the carnitas tacos, which had amazing flavor and super fresh ingredients -- the meat was tender and seasoned really well. We also tried the burritos, and they absolutely hit the spot. The family working there was so kind and welcoming. Their warm smiles and positive vibe really made the experience. The whole place was clean and well taken care of, including the restrooms, which we appreciated while traveling. Highly recommend stopping here if you're passing through!

5 stars Reasonable…read morePrice, Great atmosphere and very very good food. A treat for the money and if you like Mexican food, give this a taste

I've always had a great experience here, the food is amazing! Though I do have a suggestion, I…read morewanted to order to go tonight but I can't find an updated menu on the Facebook or yelp.. it's like 8+years old.. so that would be really helpful for the future. I know a couple months ago I asked for Pollo La crèma and was told they don't have that but now I'm seeing it on their weekly specials so I'm confused if it's only a weekly thing? I'm pregnant and really to indulge. Just let me know when those updated menus are up! I hope to see my pollo on there! Update: I went in anyways and ordered to go, here's some updated menu pictures :)

I've been here probably a hundred times. They've always been overpriced, but I enjoyed the food and…read moresalsa. They randomly started to charge us almost $6 for a side of salsa, less than 8 ounces. After that we limited our visits. Today I was extremely looking forward to a plain cheese quesadilla, which is what I always get. Upon ordering the lady seemed confused, I asked "Can I have a cheese quesadilla please, just a cheese quesadilla." Like I've gotten a hundred times. Along with two sides of salsa, one red, one green. (Like I've ordered a hundred times). We only received a green salsa, so I went up and asked for a red one again. Paid $6 for another side of salsa. Whatever I'm just looking forward to eating at this point. Upon getting home I open my order and see it's half of a small cheese quesadilla (half the size it's always been) and soaked in watery beans and rice. I'm devastated and will not be supporting them again. Ended up just making my own food.

I have there carne asada nachos all the time really…read moregood!....................................................................................

The food and service here are top notch. Their homemade chips and tortillas are so delicious and…read moreeven though the salsa is a bit spicy for me, it tastes so good and fresh we finish it every time. My favorites are the pollo a la crema or the fajitas with either prawns or chicken. The portions are a very good size too, I usually get two or three meals out of one entree. Keep an eye out for the weekend specials and dont miss out on the fresh margs!

While visiting some friends in Cle Elum, we did a hike up to Cooper Lake, and needed some food and…read morerefreshment after the hike. My suggestion was Mexican food, and this restaurant was right along the way... How convenient. It was middle of the afternoon, and kind of slow in the restaurant, and the service took a while to get to our table, but when they did, it was good service. Like I mentioned it was slow in the afternoon. It was quiet in the restaurant not a lot of noise, other than what was coming from the kitchen. We partook of a number of things on the menu, I always lean towards the enchiladas, my wife chose the chicken mole, and our friends had the other dishes that are in the photos, can't recall what they were. All in all, the food was quite good, and very hot, and fresh. We did partake of margaritas for the ladies, and a couple of beers for the guys. The beers were ice cold with chilled glasses, which really hit the spot after the hike. The ladies said that the margaritas were spot on as well. Well done, thank you.

I adore this place. There are so many good dishes. Nachos, Macho Nachos, Chicken Fajitas, Steak…read moreFajitas, Avocado Tostada, Petite Calorie Salad with grilled Chicken, (see pic,) Bean and Cheese Burrito, Carne Asada Burrito, Chips and Salsa, Shrimp in White Sauce, Soft beef Tacos, and my favorite, Menudo! Those are just the ones I've tried in the last four years, there are so many more. The Margaritas are great and they have many flavors. The Tequila Sunrise is really good, too. I'd have lunch or dinner here every day.

Out Harley riding a few days ago and stopped for lunch. Ordered the carne asada and a side order…read morechili rellano. Steak was tender. Rellano was tasty. Salsa was OK. I like mine a little more thicker not so watery. It's good food i wud come again. They're still one of those Mexican restaurants that gives you a basket of chips with salsa right when you sit down.

We stop here for breakfast basic on all good reviews. It was…read morethe best breakfast we've had at a restaurant. We both ordered coffee which was ordinary drip coffee. We ordered one order of Huevos Rancherous with over easy eggs and side of bacon. Eggs and bacon were cooked perfectly. The homemade green chili and sauces were tasty and mild. Another order of 2 over easy eggs and bacon, with guacamole on the side. Our server was Lorena. I think she's the owner. She was friendly and personable. We had a nice conversation about Mexico, Massachusetts and Washington. They have a good location, an outdoor space that we did not get to take advantage of in June. The restaurant was clean and homey. They had soft Latino music playing in the background.

I got here early in the morning, so there were only two tables being served. It is not often to…read morefind a brunch spot located within a residential area. The exterior has a fence that is held by skis. It is very open inside with plenty of seating. They even have counter seats as well. Here is what I tried: -Huevos Rancheros w/house made potatoes: eggs well done covered in red sauce, with side of rice and beans cooked perfectly. The serving size was huge, like what you would get for dinner. Flavor was incredible and everything on the plate goes wells together. The potatoes were cooked from scratch and seasoned sautéed with chopped bell peppers. -Tall Pancakes: Never have I seen pancakes this big and fluffy. -Spicy Burritos: the sweeter was nice enough to replace the meat with vegetables. The scrambled and potatoes were also well seasoned and flavorful. This is a good place to go to if you are staying nearby. I would highly recommend it if you are looking for something homey welcoming.

El Caporal had a lot of interior decorations which was nice and cute! Additionally, their staff…read morewere super friendly. They taught us some Spanish phrases as well. Their food menu is pretty extensive so there's something for everyone. Complimentary chips and salsa were provided for our group and they were good. The salsa had chunks of tomato and onions and were on the more watery side however the flavor was good. I got the chicken mole and it wasn't too sweet and was good. The sides of beans and rice were also very filling. I had a bite of the carne asada and that was delicious - that's probably my next dish to order when I come by next time. Overall, El Caporal is a good Mexican spot if you're ever in Cle Elum or passing by. Service is great and the food is good.

Awesome margaritas and virgin pina coladas for the kids. Their salsa is seriously delicious…read more Ambiance is typical for a Mexican restaurant. The booth we were sat at was worn and lumpy but the food makes up for it. The taco plate was the best thing we ordered. The salad was lackluster. The service is great though!