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    El Maestro del Taco

    4.6 (245 reviews)
    InexpensiveFood Trucks, Tacos
    Open 10:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Tacos $3 each
    Piko L.

    do you curse or moan when you encounter good food? Because I'll tell you, I did both. the beef cheek tacos were so flavorful, and the chicken was soft, melt-in-your-mouth heavenly. I drank that sauce at the end. I licked the paper plate, and then I wanted to eat the plate too because it still had flavor on it. Glad that your order comes out fast, and they're a bunch of friendly guys in a truck. I love that the seating area is covered, and the tables and chairs are kept clean (thank you guys!) I will drive through a dessert for these tacos. I will climb a mountain for these tacos, and I hate hiking. I will be back for more items on their menu, because this flavor is exceptional.

    Julia W.

    We're so lucky to be near such a tasty consistent taco truck. This spot has a roof for rainy days and also heat lamps to keep you toasty when needed. The portions are large and the options super delicious and flavorful. I do wish there was salsa, pico, onions etc that we could pick up for ourselves on the side, but getting them separately is no problem!

    Tacos: Lengua and Carnita
    QM N.

    Love this truck! The carnitas and lengua tacos are my favorite, so flavorful. The lengua is even better than one I've had from a street vendor in California! The horchata is yummy as well! Service is great. It's a truck of course, so you can sit at the tables they have outside or in your car if you choose to hang around. If you do sot outside they do have a heater though! Parking can be a bit tough if it's busy!

    Tacos
    Alex N.

    Holy shit this is the best tacos on the east side of Seattle no contest so far. Providing is also quite fair. Street parking around the truck. Cut approved Pro: get the lengua, carne asada, al pastor and you'll be set. Salsa and radishes fresher than any fade your barber can give you Cons: little long of a wait but you can't rush good food. Portions smaller than I would like.

    Carne Asada tacos

    This is our favorite food truck in town! Staff is always kind and the food usually comes out pretty quickly. I think the longest I've ever waited was 7 mins. The food is also fantastic! We always get tacos but I recently tried the burrito as well and it was also really good. They're pretty established in a church parking lot and have covered searing and patio heaters for the winter. Definitely would recommend this place!

    Tacos - $2.75 each
    Courtney L.

    I'm always on the hunt for local taco trucks and this may be my new favorite! It's no surprise that in 2021, it was voted the 85th best place to eat in the US according to Yelp! Interestingly, this truck sits in a private lot, with reserved parking spaces and even a few tables of sheltered seating. A couple of the tables even had heat lamps above them, so we could comfortably eat outside on a chilly rainy day. These types of accommodations are so rare for a food truck, and I'm grateful that we were able to enjoy our tacos fresh rather than having to take them to-go. After ordering, our food was served relatively quickly and I could tell the meat and tortillas were hot off of the flattop. I got four tacos each with a different meat since I'm all about the variety! They are sold individually at $2.75 each. + CARNE ASADA: The beef was lean, tender and nicely grilled with a bit of char. + CABEZA: So succulent and the meat completely spoke for itself. No spices, salt nor salsa needed! + ADOBADA: This spiced marinated pork was perfectly savory, balanced with a slight sweetness. + CARNITAS: Unfortunately, this shredded pork was on the drier side and there wasn't a ton of flavor, so I sadly didn't love this one. For purposes of trying the salsas, I poured some on a couple bites of each taco, but none of them truly needed it except for the carnitas. The red one definitely packed a punch, while the green one was fresh and bright. The menu could use a redesign since some of it is permanently crossed out and a couple labels are peeling off the truck, but I can easily overlook that. Pricing is very reasonable for the quality of the food. They also have various snacks, treats and drinks for sale. I also can't help but mention that their truck even has a little sink station with soap, paper towels and hand sanitizer... they really have it all! Looking forward to coming back again the next time I'm craving tacos (which is often)! 4.75 stars.

    Steak Quesadilla

    This place was really good. I really like that avocados with the quesadillas. It was nice to meet the owner son and I found out they have three locations. Great service. ! quick service!

    Sopes combo
    Dena F.

    El Maestro has been on my list of food trucks to visit since they made Yelps top 100 list in 2021, so today was the day and it definitely lived up to my expectations. The sopes were perfectly prepared as were the toppings (chicken). Yep, super delicious delicious and now I can't wait to go back. They would have earned one of my rare 5 star reviews, except for the styrofoam takeout containers and plastic bag. The food warranted it, though. Everything was perfectly seasoned, without being too salty, which can be hard to find these days. And I loved the toppings and ever so slight crispiness to the sope.

    Carnitas Burrito

    Super yummy and super fast. I ordered a carnitas burrito and it was amazing. Would recommend and will be coming back!

    Cabeza, asada, and adobada tacos ($2.25 each)

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    Best tacos in the area! I'm from Southern California and this is my go to. The service is always very quick as well.

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    Los Chilangos

    Los Chilangos

    4.3
    (299 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    Used to pass by this Los Chilangos location often when my friend used to live nearby, so I finally…read morehad a chance to try it a while back. I don't often get any Mexican food on the Eastside since I just haven't found a good one yet. And sadly, I have to admit that I still have not found any worth the drive across the lake. I ordered one of their burritos, hefty pricing but that's what you'd expect on this side of town. Not the heftiest burrito though for its price, but filling enough. Taste wise it was as a Yelp 3 Star describes, "OK". I've had a lot of Mexican food across the whole West Coast, and this one isn't any special. But of course I will have to try again another day.

    We ordered food for pickup from the truck and it was ready as soon as we got there!…read more We had three tacos, the godfather burrito, horchata, and chips and guac. The carnitas was my favorite out of the three tacos, lots of flavor! It had a touch of bitterness to it but my favorite overall, 4/5 The birria was good but was not as flavorful as I'd expected and the meat itself was a little dry, 3/5 The carne asada felt similar, yummy but also a it dry, 3/5. I haven't had a ton of horchata but I thought it was delicious. It was a balanced sweet and spiced, 5/5. I could see it being a little too sweet for some people but I personally loved it The godfather burrito wasn't anything too special, but the ingredients all felt high quality, 3.5/5 I love a chunky guacamole and this was quite smooth. It lacked flavor other than avocado but was clearly fresh, 2/5

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    El Rinconsito - Bellevue

    3.9
    (810 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    I've been going to El Rinconcito for over a year now, so this review is long overdue…read more This is a great spot for affordable, delicious Mexican food--perfect if you're on a budget but still want a sit-down dining experience. I usually order the chicken tacos, and they're always incredibly fresh and consistently delicious. The sauces are especially flavorful and really elevate the dish. Today, my husband ordered the El Ranchero chicken, and all the flavors came together beautifully--rich, well-balanced, and very satisfying. This place is clearly popular, and it's easy to see why. Both the food and the service are consistently top-notch. On several visits, a manager has personally come by our table to check in and make sure everything is to our liking. That level of care really stands out and keeps us coming back. A must-visit on the Eastside!

    After a late night of working and studying, I was so remiss in watching the clock that I didn't…read morerealize how much time had flew. However, the thought of going to Taco Bell or McDonald's for the 5th time in a row had me feeling queasy. Luckily, I found this place in an assuming plaza off of 140th that I was surprised to see quite a few people at so late at night. I ordered the carnitas plate and tacos and was pleasantly surprised at the portion size and flavors. I'd highly recommend mixing up your meat orders and going for the taco special. Overall, a cozy diner that has a relatively simple menu, but comfort food. On weekends, even after the bars have all closed and your mother has locked you out of the house because it's past 2 am, you can count on this place to have some good street style Mexican food.

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    4.6
    (25 reviews)
    1.3 mi

    I visited Isidros at a booth at Chateau Ste. Michelle so perhaps that experience was not as good as…read morethe food truck. Most reviews seem great, but I was very disappointed. I ordered the Tijuana Burrito with chicken. It is supposed to come with rice, cilantro, onions, lettuce, cheese and beans. Unfortunately, it was almost all rice and really bland. There was just one bite of chicken, almost none of their homemade beans and some lettuce. Then they did not seem to have any cheese, but did have some sour cream (maybe they ran out of cheese, but should have told people). The burrito was $19 and no excuse to pack it full of rice. This was really disappointing, the food vendors here are usually excellent (my wife was smarter and had a sandwich from Purple and loved it). Perhaps the tacos or Baja Bowl are better.

    Decided to try here for lunch as it has sort of a residence near one of my work sites in downtown…read moreBellevue. It's parked in a lot that's within walking distance of my site and I imagine quite a few other places as when I would look out the window, I'd see a few people ordering each time. I decided to go with the "Street tacos" - It comes with not 3 but 4 tacos, on corn tortillas (instant points for this) and the usual other accompaniments - radish, onion, sauce. I got the 2 asada and 2 Soy chorizo as you can mix and match. The asada was good, not the best I've had when it comes to tacos and the seasoning I've had with comparable tacos, but the soy chorizo was really good. Very impressive flavor. It was about $16 I believe so about $4 a taco, not the most egregious I've seen in pricing, but decent. I also got bag of tortilla chips free, but they did give any salsa. The ones included for the tacos also were pretty small. That all said the food is decent and if you're looking for some food truck tacos and see Isidros, they'll do the trick.

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