These guys make great tortas (Mexican style sandwiches with your favorite meat) at this local family owned restaurant! The chef grilled the bolillo roll and pork carnitas to perfection . The onion, lettuce, avocado and cilantro added great crunch, flavor and creaminess. I added the green salsa and it was perfecto! I also really enjoyed the chicken chimichanga plate with rice and beans recently. The sauce on top took me back to my childhood, and our favorite local spot at the time, and it was nicely fried, not greasy or burned. (Pic of this plate below. I didn't grab a pic of the torta as I was getting a bit hangry) Thank you. read more

El Bucana's Taqueria - Chicken Chimichanga plate with rice and beans. Yea...you want this. - Mexican Near Me - Milton, Washington

Soooooo disappointed. ordered through Door Dash. Wrong items ordered lamb leg and a burrito. Got menudo and burrito. I know what menudo is. This was inedible. Split burrito with husband. Just meh. So disappointed we didn't get our lamb. Not sure we will try again. :-( read more

I come here whenever I have a craving for street tacos. The marinated pork are my favorite. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who loves tacos. Lots of drink choices to go along with your food. They even have kids tacos that come with rice and beans. So many options and a lovely atmosphere. The music is always good. The service is very fast. read more

Don't overlook this Little gem! Delicious food, excellent service and what's not to like about an owner that says hello and makes sure everything is good!!!! Don't miss the fajitas they are mouthwateringly delicious! I love supporting small family businesses and this is one and they are stellar! Try them ASAP! It just might change your life! read more

Hmmmm. Special on board outside listed fish tacos. Came in and was told they were out of fish. Ok. The bean dip came with the free chips but the dip tasted burned. The chips had some crunch but were soft and stale. Not a good start. I ordered a lemonade and got a lime soda, lol. My beef taco was steak and I thought it was going to hamburger, but that's okay. It was dry with no sauce but I added some sour cream. The taco tasted alright other than the dryness. Probably won't come back. On another note, my mom likes her shrimp taco. She added tomato and thousands island dressing. The process were a little high. Average was $15-$20 with sides extra read more

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The employees are great and friendly. That's not the issue; it's the preparation of some of their food. The chicken tacos are dry and not prepared well. They're disgusting and overpriced. Sometimes we all need tough love to improve. Please invest in spending money to hire experienced cooks who know how to prepare authentic Mexican dishes. There's too much competition post-pandemic. ---------- Los empleados son estupendos y amables. El problema no es ese, sino la preparación de algunas de sus comidas. Los tacos de pollo están secos y mal preparados. Son asquerosos y excesivamente caros. A veces todos necesitamos amor duro para mejorar. Por favor, inviertan en dinero para contratar cocineros con experiencia que sepan preparar auténticos platos mexicanos. Hay demasiada competencia post pandemia. read more

I always want to give a place a week or two after opening work out the Kinks, even stopped in 2 times for drinks but for what they're charging for a burrito $9 for a tiny burrito, I figured a carnitas burrito has to be a good start. The salsa cup as pic shows was about 1/2 the size of the burrito. I was looking at all of the fours and fives and I thought wow I'm missing something here well I guess they're all skinny people that eat here. The staff is very pleasant the place is clean the food was flavorful but when I have to go to the sandwich place after I paid $9 for a burrito and pick up a sandwich next door to take with me that is highly unacceptable so if you're a light eater enjoy, if you are a big eater eat before you get here. Walking out I did see plates that looked good but not 13 and 15.00 dollars good. Recommendations make the portions to match what you charge. To satisfy my curiosity I took my own black salsa cup from the Restaurant supply, just like yours, took 2 El Monterrey bag burritos at 3.99 put them end to end and same size, when you taste more beans and rice and the flavor is washed out on the Carnitas that's sad. I grew in Mexican restaurants mom own 2 one in Tucson for 28 years the other in Fresno Calif for 12 years, my own for 15 years, trust me you dont last that long if your not doing something right. read the kind reviews were the reviews stating excellent food or good? its ok to have a limited menu, KFC built a large company doing one thing right. What's your claim? Ours was Value, flavor, and larger portions........not here to bash the owners, just let them know your competition isnt that hard to beat here, but your biggest competition is next door at olivers , big sandwiches for 7-8 dollars, sad, lunch with you, and going next door totaled 17.00 tax and tips not included read more

El Bucana's Taqueria - Small burrito for 9.00 plus change salsa cup half size of burrito - Mexican Near Me - Milton, Washington

We stopped in around 2:30 on a Sunday afternoon. I heard good things and thought why not. We ordered a kids chicken taco meal. It was kinda gross. Rice and beans ok but the rice is like rice a roni. The taco was just shredded chicken with zero flavor. No lettuce tomato cheese. Just nothing. We also ordered 5 street tacos and they were bland. They didn't have any salsa or hot sauce. Kinda bummed. Won't go back read more

This place is so frustrating. The food is pretty decent, especially with the lack of real Mexican food choices in the area. But EVERYTIME I've eaten there they mess up the most simple things and it blows my mind. I have been over charged, I have been given the wrong food and yesterday I was given 7 tacos when I ordered 8. I will never eat at this place again. I want what I pay for and I only want to pay for what I order. It's really a simple business practice. In the words of the great Gordon Ramsey...Damn! read more

Family run spot and the food has always been tasty. They are nice folks. We get their tacos.

I came in last week for a quick afternoon snack. I opted for 3 tacos, all carne asada, but cant wait to try other meats. The service was quick and the food was even better. They has a salsa bar set up with chips and different toppings which was great. The homemade green salsa was fantastic!! They said really hot, I said perfect. I found myself picking up the the meat droppings off my plate it was so good. read more

El Bucana's Taqueria - Carne asada tacos! - Mexican Near Me - Milton, Washington

OVERCHARGED ME with no remorse. I ordered the Sopes to go, requested carne asada be substituted for the chicken if possible. When the order was brought out it included a carne asada plate, and the sopes were made with chicken. I completely understood the mistake, felt bad with them being a smaller business, and offered to pay with debit, but they couldn't accept card payments at the time. To ease it even more I drop $5 in the tip jar out of the 20 cash I had on hand. Despite that she charges me 15 dollars for an 11 dollar order. I rarely say anything about spots I hit as long as the service is decent, but to charge a made up total, no receipt provided, and look at me look I inconvenienced them... foul business. read more

This business is amazing and the owners are such kind lady's working hard in their Hispanic based restaurant the Tacos are the best and would recommend this place for lunch or quick snack with friends ! read more

Very friendly and welcoming staff! The tacos are really delicious as well as the sides :) definitely check this place out !

We love this place. Food is very authentic and tasty. Usually have specials. Plenty of inside seating and also many to go options.

I would call it a cross between a taqueria and a sit down mexican restaurant. We tried the Chorizo Tacos and the Pollo en Chipotle. The latter is something that you don't see everywhere and it was very satisfying. The salsas were not too spicy, which some might prefer, but I like it hot! Overall, it was a tasty meal. read more

Update* Jan 2020 - We gave this place some time to settle in and went back to try again. I ordered something "not spicy" as stated on the dine-in menu which I can't find on their online menu. I should have taken a photo. This was VERY spicy! My nose was running. Thought maybe I was being a baby and told my hubby to take a bite. "Holy ****!" was his reply. Yep, it was spicy. I wasn't in the mood. Ate what I could and left the rest. This place is on my "X" list. We won't be coming back. read more

Customer service was awesome. They were decorating for St. Patrick's Day and were blowing up balloons and gave one to the little. When she popped it they gave her a new one with helium and she's still playing with it an hour later. The carne asada was great. My husbands lamb smelled amazing and was falling off the bone. He says 5 stars definitely. We took the food to go and everything was in our order. We will be going backz read more

Save your money and go to Taco Bell! No chips and salsa unless you ask over and over again, cold chips, not real salsa! Overpriced, no flavor, small portions! This place is honestly worse than 1 star, don't even know how they're in business. I should've went to a real Mexican restaurant. I tried this smaller place cause I thought it would be more authentic, big mistake read more

I got the carne asada burrito and it was probably the most underwhelming Mexican dish I've eaten, especially for the price. I don't think they marinated or seasoned the meat at all and the same goes for the beans and rice. I most likely won't be coming back. read more

Extremely disappointed-- probably the first time I ever disliked salsa ( watered down) -- beans too were watered down ( most likely instant)-- super expensive $55 for 3 people and they forgot the guacamole but didn't forget to charge us. I'm thinking that I actuallly was overcharged/cheated because menu items should not have added up that high. I.know restaurants are struggling because of covid but some should go. Also the menu pix online are fake-- not generous servings as shown. Pollo asado was particularly bad--bland, microwaved piece of rubbery chicken. Gross read more

We are so, so happy we found El Bucana's! We moved last year from So Cal and were a little disappointed that Mexican food "with soul" was so difficult to find in Washington. Then we found El Bucana's. Our meals were cheap (around $24 out the door for two full entrees, a soda, and homemade flan) and flavorful without piling on cheese and sour cream. I got the carne asada tacos (again, actually authentic, corn tortillas and no pile of cheese) and my husband got chicken taquitos. Both came with guac, homemade rice, and perfectly seasoned beans. We both took leftovers home. The place was clean and service was awesome. This is definitely our go to Mexican place! read more

El Bucana's Taqueria - Chicken taquitos. Sorry for the watermark I post on Instagram haha - Mexican Near Me - Milton, Washington

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Food here is very good. The wait was a little longer than is typical for a Mexican Restaurant but it was very much worth it. Great attentive service. read more

El Bucana's Taqueria - Mexican Near Me - Milton, Washington

Ask for a detailed receipt!! The abuelo at the counter looks nice and sweet but she overcharged for a more expensive meal than the tacos that was ordered. Then on the meals there was an extra charge for "meat" she said. But it was the meat we ordered on the menu. Essentially charging us an extra 1.50 for an already expensive 15.95 tacos. My bill was $77 for two el pastor taco meals a torta and five tacos. It was take out. I signed the check gave her a $10 tip and asked for itemized receipt. That's when I noticed she overcharged. She apologized and refunded after we did the math but if I thought about how it was automatically charged the 1.50 per meal and no one noticed for the "meat" when that is what you ordered. Be aware if eating here. read more

The place is neat and clean, very sweet owners and staff is great very attentive. Came here with family on Sunday, al pastor tacos are my favorite . Chips and salsa to start with. Food is made fresh daily you can't tell, portions are good. read more

El Bucana's Taqueria - Sheep bone my brother said it was very good. - Mexican Near Me - Milton, Washington

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Went back and this time ate in, and had just some chicken tacos, they were excellent and the price is amazing. My husband had the con crema again and dine it was great. This is definitely our new local place for Mexican read more

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This taqueria has a nice atmosphere and the food portions were a good size for the price I paid. Had it for lunch and was impressed. Food came quick, but they started off my meal with chips and salsa. Chips are thick and the salsa was chunky. I ordered 3 tacos; carnitas, asada and al Pastor (pictured) for $5. Al Pastor still my favorite. Wait staff was friendly and the menu is well planned. I'm looking forward to my next return. I'd give them 5-stars if they'd spend more time on the details. read more

El Bucana's Taqueria - Top - al Pastor Middle - Carnitas Lower - Asada - Mexican Near Me - Milton, Washington

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I went here with my boyfriend to get dinner to-go. The women taking my order kept cutting me off when I was trying to order to either check her phone or greet a customer behind me. I dont eat meat, so I ordered a cheese enchilada. She then looks at me and says "oh okay chicken?" I respond no, just cheese thank you. She confirmed my order as just cheese, and then rang it in as chicken and gave me chicken. I returned it and said this is not what ordered, but when they remade it with just cheese none of it was cooked/melted and was just shredded cheese over and in the whole thing. The only reason I gave a two star is because my boyfriends food came out good. I personally won't be back. read more

The perfect example of great Mexican food. This is where I'll be going when I want a good Mexican meal. read more

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If I go into a restaurant And drop 60.00 on a lunch I expected to be great! But that was not the case with this joint, the Spanish rice was tasteless over cooked. The quesadilla had green peppers cut up and some kind of weird cheese melted with ground beef absolutely horrible! To sum it up, the food sucks and it's expensive read more

Worst Mexican food we ever had. The steak tacos were inelegant. The shrimp were old and tasted off as well. We spent $82.00 and threw it all out. Nice people, though, it took 10 minutes to get my order done and we were the only one's there at 5:30 p.m. The owners are very nice. Most of the menu is no longer available. So sad. read more

Ordered a few tacos and the meat tasted old dry and like it had been made earlier in the day. I won't be back. But others I know enjoy it. So maybe it's a hit or miss place. Good luck read more

Have eaten here twice now had the 5 tacos for $8.95 very simple like mexican street food was good almost same as Tacorico down the street. Second visit had the steak Fajitas was quick take out service felt portions were on small side very little beans and rice fajitas also on small side but very good and tasty will try more items on menu and will eat there to see if portions are bigger then. Will be back glad there in Milton will be nice when they can serve adult beverages beyond beer. read more

So good! As a self proclaimed taco specialist I can say these definitely hit the spot! Fresh ingredients, good quality meat and my all time favorite, Al pastor! The avocado salsa is the best I've ever had hands down. Will definitely be back soon! read more

My wife and I stopped in for lunch the other day. First impressions were good, clean and felt spacious. There are quite a few tables. I had the leg of lamb and my wife and tacos al carbon. Both meals were very good. This is now our favorite Mexican restaurant in Milton. Our second favorite is Taco Rico in the Shell station. If you want to watch sports and have drinks go somewhere else. If you want good food try this place. We will be returning. And now we have. Today my wife had Apollo en Chipotle and I had Tacos Al Pastor. Both meals were excellent at a good price. I raised my initial rating from 4 stars to 5. read more

So my husband and I popped in here today and holy cow. I was so impressed. Around noon on a Saturday this place was not very busy. I ordered the Burrito bucanos to go and my husband ordered five street tacos. The burrito came covered in delicious sauce with homemade guacamole and sour cream on the side. I can honestly say that this was the best burrito I have ever had in my life. The ratio of meat, beans, rice and veggies was absolutely perfect. I would have taken a picture of it but I ate it too quickly. Definitely come check this place out. The food was fresh, flavorful and delicious! read more

This place is awesome! The food is authentic and the prices are super good! I work on Valley Ave in Puyallup and I can walk in, order and get back to work in 20 minutes! What really makes this place is the service, they are always smiling and genuinely happy to see you! I recommend the street tacos, 3 for 5 bucks! All the salsa and sauces are fresh and homemade! You all have a customer for life!!! read more

Ok. Let's get started. An unassuming Mexican restaurant in a strip mall. I honestly didn't expect much. I'll keep this short. The service was fantastic. The food was honestly the best I've ever had as far as Mexican food. I've been around the block as far as eating at Mexican restaurants, believe me. The owners were on site and were a pleasure to meet. Thank you so much for your kind service, great food and hospitality. We will see you again very soon! Oh, we drove about a half hour to get to this place while we have many local options. Glad we found you guys. The drive is well worth it. Many thanks! read more

Wow!! Excellent food!! The meat was tender and well seasoned. The chips/salsa/beans were delicious!! Will defiantly be back!!

Street tacos are really good!! I had pork and Asada tacos and both were excellent! The tortillas were really soft and held together well. We had take out so we got chips and salsa with it, the salsa is good too. They also gave us three other sauces a hot sauce, chipotle sauce (really good flavor) and a green sauce. I will definitely be back! Oh and very reasonably priced. read more