I've always sought out food trucks that are parked at gas stations, and I think that it has drastically improved my life. I know what you're thinking. Maybe it's not clean? Maybe the smell of gas will bother me? Nonsense. The scenery will do nothing but improve your experience. You get to watch people coming in and out of a convenience store to get their fix of Marlboro Reds while you enjoy your tacos. What a wonderful day. El Naranjo seems to be gas station royalty in Seattle. Reading these reviews, it looks like they have been here over a decade. I can't say I'm surprised with the reliably tasty and quick service that they're providing the Green Lake community. If you have a hankering for a quick and cheap fix, I can't imagine a better bang-for-your-buck meal in North Seattle. $10 gets you a burrito the size of your forearm (written in April '25, gotta time stamp this with inflation these days...). $10 burrito? That must be garbage. It's impossible to make that when every other food truck's burritos are $20!? WRONG. This thing is not only so sturdy that I could read a book on top of it, but it is also delicious. I've had carnitas and asada so far, neither failed to impress me. I'll be back to try other menu items, because this will be tucked in my arsenal of go-to meals for a while. read more

El Naranjo - Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Been here a couple times to have a small picnic at Green Lake, then go for a walk. This is a food truck near a gas station. There is a bench to eat at that they keep out front on nicer days. The menu has a good amount of options, including some meats that you don't see at other taco trucks (like lengua). The service is minimal, but alright. They say hello and take your order, nothing extra. The tacos are delicious. I hate when tacos are small, but they put a good amount of meat in them. If you get the meal, you get three, with rice & beans and it's pretty filling. I think carnitas was my favorite. The meal also came with some pickled jalapenos/carrots, and salsa. The burrito was less flavorful... not sure why. Both the taco meal and the burrito were a bit over $10, which is not bad for this area. Location, tacos , and pricing will bring me back! read more

El Naranjo - Taco meal - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I ride my e-bike past this place all the time. Decided it was time to try it. I can't speak to authenticity, etc. but these were some tasty tacos at a very reasonable price ($10.99 for the combo, plus drink). Service was quick and friendly. As for ambiance, they do have a single covered picnic table with a panoramic view of Aurora avenue... read more

El Naranjo - Taco Combo with Adobada - yummy! - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

50/10 stg I eat here at least once a week, the torta and any of their new items are fire

The food was decent for its price. Each item of food is around $10. For the price, the quantity was pretty good. I would highly recommend the carne asada plate. I would argue it was a lot better than the torta and burrito. Overall the service and food is what you would expect from a food truck. It is a nice place for a cheap meal. read more

El Naranjo - Burrito, torta, carne asada - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

i wish the dishes came with more veggies, but the taste is good. consistent quality. read more

Love this place! It's my go-to spot to grab a (BIG) bite before or after taking the kids to the zoo. The burritos are huge and well-priced, and I didn't even have to wait in a line at 5pm on a Saturday when we went before going to Wild Lanterns. My favorite is the marinated pork but hubby also really loved the carne asada. We will definitely be back! Conveniently located in the parking lot of a gas station which I always pop into while they are preparing the food to buy extra beverages and snacks for the ride home. read more

Before heading out, we wanted one last fix of Mexican. We randomly spotted El Naranjo, a food truck, that is located right beside a Shell gas station. It's also close to popular Green Lake. We dropped in on a Saturday afternoon (around 3:00pm). It was busier than we expected. Two picnic tables outside to sit at with a nice attached awning to provide some shade. The menu is short and sweet with just over a dozen options. They also had a couple specials. - Sauces - there were two bottles on the table. Green sauce and a red sauce; both were simple and unmemorable. - 4x Tacos - we went with the asada ($1.75 US), pollo ($1.75 US), lengua ($2.00 US) and tripa ($2.00 US). The best taco was the lengua which was the most tender. The asada was unfortunately dry. The pollo was okay; interesting that it was chopped in small cubes. The tripa wasn't crunchy enough and completely over salted. - Enchiladas (#11) ($8.27 US) - we opted for adobada. The plate also comes with rice, beans, shredded lettuce and a dollop of sour cream. The enchilada texture itself was oddly dry. The sauce was completely bland and flavourless. Rice and beans were standard fare. Sadly, EN didn't hit the spot. It had all the makings to be a gem but under delivered. 2.5 stars. read more

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Taco truck next to a gas station. I got a carne asada super burrito and some tacos. Convenient location, although had to deal with some guy screaming because the gas station next to the truck wouldn't let him use their microwave. It's a risk you take with being on Aurora. Super burrito is hefty but almost all beans and rice, would not recommend. The tacos are pretty good, regular street tacos priced at $2 per taco. The red salsa is real hot and real good. Adobada taco was the best but can't complain about the chicken or carnitas. Check this place out if you want some tacos. It's alright! read more

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Meats and tortillas were a little dry, but El Naranjo's a solid taco spot for $2 to $2.65 tacos. They have tripe & lengua, two of my favorites. Enjoyed the tripe tacos most - got a nice crisp almost like chicharrones, gritty and flavorful! read more

El Naranjo - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Tried to place an order during regular hours. They picked up the phone to tell me their truck was closed. Please update your hours.

AMAZING! Friendly service and huge portions for a low price. Each dish was served with a salsa too. I got a carne asada burrito, it was delicious. Friends got a torta and tacos. All were fantastic. Would completely recommend. read more

El Naranjo - Carne Asada Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great taco truck. Very nice people. Very conveniently located if going northbound on aurora.

This is my go to take out to eat at Greenlake. I've only ever gotten the pork carnitas tacos. They are so good that I haven't wanted to try anything else. Good value too. Recommend calling order in for quick pick up. read more

This was everything I wanted in taco truck tacos - super flavorful fillings, tender tortillas with just a hint of griddled goodness, and fresh ingredients. Nothing fancy, just good tacos, made well. They also came with pickled carrots and jalapeños, which was a nice touch. Service was friendly and quick, and it's just across the street from Greenlake Park if you want to eat your tacos with a lakefront view. Can't wait to come back! read more

El Naranjo - Clockwise from top right: lengua, carnitas, and adobada tacos - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I love this place! I go at least once a week. Great folks who work there and my favorite burrito in seattle!!

This dependable Mexican food truck always comes through. And the best part for me are the beans and rice made homemade-style. This is my starting point for assessing any Mexican food establishment: the traditional food staples are done well. Everything I've had here has been made with care. Plus, the three tacos plate special is a great bargain @ $5.99. Tip: charges less than $5 with a credit card have $0.50 added. read more

I just did my first open water swim in 2014 yesterday in Greenlake! After a scary, short swim by the shore, a group of us headed over to El Naranjo from the bathhouse theater parking lot. Well, since I didn't work out as hard as the rest of my peers, I decided just to get two chicken tacos. I am telling you, taco trucks are the best! I wasn't not that hungry. My two tacos really fed me well. Just slight bigger than my palm, very well-marinated chicken, and nicely-toasted tortilla. I loved it! I wish I could have eaten more! But, again, I didn't deserve it this time! I will have to overcome the fear of open water and come back for a HUGE meal! read more

El Naranjo - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

$0.99 tacos? Uno mas!! Stopped by for a snack and tried their tacos al pastor. Pretty good, not the best I've had but I love that it's in my neighborhood. Tasty homemade sauces as well. I'll be back to try their tortas! Located in the Shell gas station parking lot. Cash only. read more

El Naranjo - Tacos al pastor - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

El Naranjo is hands down my favorite food truck this side of the Sound. Quality food, always tastes fresh, and the staff is very friendly. Orenzio is good peoples! The tacos are perfect, the burritos hefty and satisfying, and I challenge you to find a better torta in Seattle. The meat selection is great anyway you go: carne asada, chicken, carnitas, etc., try them all, as well as their homemade sauces. Very reasonably priced, and conveniently located at the northiest part of Greenlake. Viva El Naranjo! (Credit cards now accepted $5 min) read more

El Naranjo - Any day I get to eat three different animals in one meal, is a damn good day. - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This place is my go-to spot. I left Southern California and have been searching for proper Mexican food. This is as close to home as I could find. Love this little spot read more

Ok, I probably eat here about 3-4 times a week on average now, so I'm kicking up the rating due to the value prop. Again, good food by nice people at reasonable prices! read more

Solid option if you are around the green lake area. Coming from a San Diegan transplant, the flavors and execution are authentic, although the quality of ingredients could be better. The carne asada was decent but the pork adobada stole the show. My wife got a bean n cheese burrito that was delicious, although the cold cheese was added to the burrito late in the cooking because it was still cold in the hot burrito. All in all worth a stop. read more

Best chicken tacos ever! Only downside is it's too close to my house, and I can't stay away!

Not bad, not bad AT ALL! I had the tongue and chicken tacos and both had really awesome flavor. If you've never had tongue, just imagine the tenderest beef ever. I also had a bottle of this carbonated "Sangria" drink they had which was delicious! My husband is vegetarian and he had the veggie burrito, which was tasty but maybe some fried tofu would have added to it a little. I'm so glad we live close to this taco truck. We will definitely be returning. read more

El Naranjo - Tongue and chicken taco! Delicious! - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This place is just okay, I've definitely been to better Mexican food trucks. I had the chicken and steak tacos as well as the nachos. The chicken and steak taco meat wasn't all that great, it wasn't too tasty. The green spicy sauce that you can ask for makes it better, it goes well with the tacos. The nachos were topped with artificial tasting cheese, which tasted like something from Taco Bell or other "Mexican" fast food chains, not authentic tasting whatsoever. The best part of the nachos were the topped jalapeños, that is if you like spicy food. This is a good place if looking for a quick bite in the area for a cheap price, it is right across from Green Lake. I probably wouldn't come here again, the food didn't taste authentic like other food trucks. read more

El Naranjo - Nachos - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I ordered the three tacos with a coke and it all came out to less than $7. That was a super great deal! The tacos I chose were carnitas, adobada and chicken. The seasoning on the meat was good and made the meat tasty. The rice and beans were ok. read more

My husband and I came here a few years ago before moving out of Washington state. We loved the food. We recently moved back and decided to take a walk around Greenlake. We were so excited that this taco truck was still there so we rewarded ourselves with some after walking around the lake two times. We were not disappointed. We both got the 3 tacos beans and rice special and my husband also got a Jarritos. The total was just over $13! I got a carnitas (shredded pork), Asada (beef), and a pollo (chicken) taco and my husband got two asada and one carnitas. All were delicious. We even thought about getting something else to go for dinner because it was so good! The food came out quickly and they even take cards for payment (0.50 charge for under $5.00). Oh and they are closed on Sunday! Go try it! You won't be disappointed! read more

El Naranjo - Three tacos, beans, and rice special. Pollo, asada, and carnitas tacos. - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We had the pork tacos and the pork was very tender and moist. Not a lot of flavor though. The sauces or salsas they had in the plastic bottles were not very flavorable as well. Five tacos for five dollars was a steal though. They just need to find some flavor with some peppers, better pico de gallo and or better salsas and they could charge much more as the meat just needed a little more help to be great. They provide a few marinated veggies and the carrots were outstanding but the radishes not so good. I would go back for the carrots alone though. I am giving them four stars mainly for the outstanding price, three stars for the food itself. Worth the effort if you are in the area no doubt. read more

So, I'm messing around, driving around town on a Sunday afternoon, realizing I am hungry with just a few bucks cash in my pocket. Driving down Aurora, I realize I need gas and pull over at a Shell station . . and then WHATTTTT?? Taco truck! yess!! I got two pork tacos and a Diet Coke and sat at the little picnic table, watching the world go by as I ate some super delicious food. The meat had a great flavor, the food was all fresh, and at a great price . . . what else can you ask from a taco truck? So excited to find this one in this area. read more

Great Mexican truck. The food is good and pretty fast. The folks working it are friendly. I find it fresh and a very good value. read more

I keep tormenting myself trying to find decent Mexican food in Seattle. The other Yelpers who have been here must never have had actual Mexican food. The meats are very reheated and taste of nothing but salt. They all tasted kind of the same actually. Salty and dry. Adobada should taste like pineapple. Carne Asada should taste like beef. All my tacos tasted like salt. The salsa that came with it was from a jar. Seriously? No salsa fresca, amigos? And, my daughter got charged $5 for a bean and cheese burrito that would be ashamed to serve if I owned a restaurant. Nothing homemade. Terrible cheese blend. Tortilla barely heated on the flat top. PNW is oh so very white, and, sadly, it's non-white-people restaurants cater to the lowest common denominator. There is no way this place could stay in business a week in San Diego, Los Angeles, Tucson, etc. Just stay away. Unless, you're from Washington state in which case you'll probably rate this place 5 stars and say how bomb the food here is. read more

Pretty good taco truck in my neighborhood. The prices are pretty reasonable and have all the classics you could look for when you're craving Mexican. I had their Carne Asada plate which was rather tasty, not the best I've ever had but not bad at all. The plate came with the steak, rice, beans, and some onions and other vegetables. They don't take cards so make sure you have cash ready. read more

I love this taco truck. Always there, alway open. Delicious burritos and good prices. Thanks.

Have only had the tortas with Carne Asada. They are delicious. Every time I drive past this place I have to stop and get another torta.

I freaking love this taco truck. The prices are very reasonable and they have the best asada torta I've found from any other taco truck in the land! read more

A good local spot for a quick bite. The tripas are great and it's one of the only places I've found that does them at all. The Lengua and Steak are above average. I was not impressed by their chicken or salsas. I keep it simple with taco plates and have been satisfied on each trip. read more

This food was so bad I threw it out after 4 bites. The meat was dry and overcooked. The tortilla was so rubbery I could not cut through it. (The fork and knife they provided broke as I trying to take a bite.) The beans were soupy and mostly lard. And the whole plate was cold. I threw it away. HUGE waste of $9. read more

This place is the best place to get Pork burritos. Been coming here for years and they never disappoint. And the people are nice as well.

I love this truck! We've been buying from this place for years! Usually we buy two beef burritos with extra vegetables. It's delicious! The quality is good. The size is great. Muchas Gracias! read more