Expect to wait about 20-25 minutes after ordering. One could consider walking the rainier trail or…read moregoing to the park nearby while waiting. There is also Costco, Uniqlo, and target nearby if you need to run errands. Family run and the tacos are 5+ each but come with two tortillas because of the amount of filling. I would still give it a 5/5 even though some of the meat options are a bit on the drier side for my pet fence because the poblano one is so good. The zucchini corn one had nice smokiness. This is coming from someone who prefers meat usually. The steak was good. The chicharron is good but if you are expecting crunchy this is not. It's cooked in a nice sauce that is spicy but not too much though my spice tolerance is not low. 3 is good for one person. 4 if super hungry. Great option after any of the local hikes.

My friend and I went to Xochi for the first time for lunch today on one of the last sunny Seattle…read moreafternoons. We came at around noon when they opened and they already had several people waiting on benches outside the truck for their orders. Xochi is a food truck in Gilman Village (Old Issaquah), located near the Brown Bear car wash. It's been on my bucket list for a while as it was listed as in the top Yelp 100 taco places nationally in 2022 and 2023 and also featured in the Seattle Times a few years back. Xochi offers five different meat taco options: - Encebollados (steak & sauteed onions) - Tinga (chicken in a chipotle sauce) - Cochinita Pibil (pork in an achiote sauce) - Chorizo (pork sausage & potatoes) - Chicharron (pork rinds in a spicy tomato sauce) They also serve five different veggie taco options: - Calabazas (zucchini, corn & tomato) - Papas (potatoes) - Broccoli (broccoli & garlic) - Bruselas (brussel sprouts, carrots, & garlic) - Rajas (poblano peppers in a sour cream sauce) My coworker and I tried the ENCEBOLLADOS, TINGA, & COCHINITA PIBIL. She also ordered a CHICHARRON, but I'm not a big fan of pork rinds or fried food and so I passed on that one. Each taco (regardless of meat or veggie) is $5.48 and comes in a double corn 5 inch tortilla. Note that you can only buy single tacos here; they no longer do taco plates as previous photos of the menu have shown. They also charge $0.50 for extra salsa; we ordered one EXTRA SPICY SALSA on the side to share and just to try. The total for 7 tacos and salsa came to around $50 with tax plus tip. The ENCEBOLLADOS were our favorite. The steak was perfectly cooked and the verde-like sauce they put it on it was amazing! It was zesty, a little spicy, and gave the taco lots of flavor and oomph. 10/10 would recommend and get this again. THE TINGA had a nice smoky flavor and the chicken was also nice and moist. It came with a cotija and sour cream topping and went great with the EXTRA SPICY SALSA that we had on the side (which was definitely spicy but not overwhelming spicy). The COCHINITA PIBIIL (which is normally my favorite and go-to order at El Camion) was our least favorite of the bunch as the pork was slightly dry and my friend found it slightly overly salty. It came with pickled onion on the top and was slightly vinegary and mostly savory. Lastly, the CHICHARRON (which I didn't try, but my friend did) was tasty and had strong tomato flavors, but she regrets not eating that one first as the fried pork rind quickly get soggy in the tomato sauce. As far as seating, they have three outdoor tables and a few benches. No seat covering or outdoor heaters though and so you will have to take your tacos to go in the fall and winter. They have a good health rating which is also always reassuring when eating out. Service was quick and we got our food within 10 minutes after ordering. Note that you bus your own table, but they keep the tables pretty clean. Watch out for the yellow jackets in the summer though! So where does Xochi stack in comparison to other taco places I've tried? I would say it's within the top three picks for sure as they are generous with the taco meat and the tacos are very well seasoned and flavored. I think my favorite taco is still the Cochinita Pibil taco from El Camion, but these tacos beat out Pacos Tacos and La Chingona in my opinion, so maybe second on the list for best taco in the Seattle area? With that said, it's definitely the best taco I've had in Issaquah and the Eastside and I can't wait to be back for more Encebollados! Overall: 4/5 for food, 4/5 for service, 4/5 for atmosphere.

Dear Laz, I LOVE your burritos! You really nailed it with…read moreyour vegetarian burritos, and it's amazing that there are multiple options, not just a boring rice/beans/pico and lettuce combo, but actual veggies (mushrooms, peppers, etc) in the tortilla. It's like getting a fruit salad without all the boring filler fruit. Delicious and colorful! Can't wait to try the fried cauliflower version. My partner had the shrimp burrito and said the shrimp were just ok, they needed salt, but better less salt and add if needed. Another thing, we loved that you're open until 8p every day, we could actually find the truck, and the hours posted are the true hours you're open, unlike many other places. It really hit the spot after a day of intense hiking. Can't wait to come back, save some cauliflower for me! Cheers, Liana

Food truck located near a gas station. When driving up, looks like only street parking but the gas…read morestation has parking and tables to eat at. We were able to substitute adobado (marinated pork) for the Carne Asada Fries. The fries were crunchy and the meat was flavorful. The only issue was the guacamole as it seemed to be mixed with something. The price for the size of the plate seemed excessive. The tacos were bought individually ($4 each) we got Pollo, Carnitas, Adobado & Asada. The only negative was the pollo (chicken) as it had no flavor. Both dishes were served with cabbage instead of lettuce which was different but not negative. The gentlemen in the truck were willing to change out anything and very helpful. They were also updating labels on their pictures when we were there to help ppl know what their menu items are. They offered 3 sauces, red, green and a cilantro base. I would recommend them, and if in the area again, would try their tortas.

I didn't know I was going to get a wet burrito. It came in a nice foil container. Tasty and it…read morecame with lettuce, sour cream and guac. About $16+ though.

Super nice people running this place. Order at the counter and food is brought out to you when it's…read moreready. Excellent attentive service. Plenty of seating and steady stream of customers coming in. Food is average but scratches the itch if you're craving simple, no frills Mexican food. Is in no way comparable to the Mexican food you'd get in California, but for Issaquah I'm happy this little place is here. Portion sizes are good and prices are cheap. And you get a lot of food for your money. But my main feedback is the salsas are not spicy at all. Like at all. The ones you get with the chips tastes fine but is not spicy at all. And then when your food comes out, they bring out a mustard and ketchup bottle that actually has salsa verde and roja in it, but is also not spicy!! Just sadness. The nachos were decent, very generous with the amount of meat loaded on top. And the enchiladas were fine, but the chicken was a bit dry. Rice/beans good. Horchata is a little too sweet.

What a great dining experience after a very disappointing experience at another local Mexican…read moreRestaurant. We popped in here late on Mother's Day Eve. Got seated immediately, and greeted very shortly thereafter. Tony / Antonio was not only our server but also our mixologist. The place was buzzing but not out of control, a good mellow vibe of people. We had the Chicken Tacos and the chicken enchiladas (with Beans & Rice). Wow, what great flavor and volume of food. We really enjoyed our meals, and plan to avoid the other place, and spend more time here. Thank you!

We had chicken cheese quesadilla, chips, salsa, and guacamole, 3 different kind of tacos. The…read morechips and salsa were Meh (4/10) Quesadilla 7/10 Chicken tacos 5/10 Beef and pork tacos 8/10 Service 3/10 took us 30 minutes to order food. We asked if they had any recommendations. "Everything's good" was not helpful at all. Most likely not coming back again.

Ordered delivery with Uber Eats. $12 guacamole didn't…read morearrive, chips so over-fried they aren't worth eating, two burritos, rice and beans were cold so we had to microwave them. Microwave food we just spent $146 on. It was a fast cook and fast delivery - ordered at 5:05pm and delivered at 5:30pm (we live close and I watched the driver come straight to us). It should have at least been lukewarm, so I'm not sure what happened there. Worst part is, when I called and spoke with the manager on duty to ask about the missing item and mention the cold food, she was defensive and flippant, placing blame on the driver immediately while simultaneously talking down to me (re: the cold food), 'well that happens with delivery. We have no control over the driver'. As if I've never had food delivered. She said to take up the charge for the missing item with Uber Eats - 'That's how it works. There's nothing we can do'. Not even a sincere apology for the undelivered item- Masa's mistake. We have frequented Masa since they opened, with mostly good experiences, but I think we're done. There's just no excuse to be rude and dismissive to your paying customers. A little decorum could have gone a long way. 2 stars for the two out of six items that arrived as expected.

If you happen to be in the area (Costco, REI, and Trader Joe's are practically neighbors) and…read moresuddenly develop an urgent need for legitimately excellent nachos, this is your spot. We've eaten here dozens of times -- easily -- and have never left disappointed. The carne asada is consistently fantastic, and their more traditional dishes are just as solid. Service is reliably friendly, efficient, and refreshingly genuine -- the kind of staff that actually seems to enjoy being there. The one miss? The margaritas. I've worked my way through every flavor, and unfortunately the base tastes suspiciously like Safeway syrup. For a place that does food this well, the cocktails feel like an afterthought. They do have a beautiful patio that's perfect when the weather cooperates, and if you're a nacho-and-cocktail type (same), I strongly recommend ordering a mojito with fresh fruit. Be sure to ask for muddled fruit slices -- otherwise you'll likely get syrup again. It honestly takes just a few cubes of real fruit to completely elevate the drink, and at these prices, it feels like an obvious upgrade management should consider standard-which is why I docked them one star.

Amazing tasting food! Many food items at Salmon Days are overpriced but the amount of food we got…read morewas pretty stellar. We loved how jovial the staff was- joking around, having fun, huge smiles. Their mood was infectious! We grabbed two pulled pork sandwiches and one Philly cheesesteak along with one curly fries. Honestly the only thing I had issue with was later when I realized how salty the food had been because I was SOOOO thirsty. I hope they take that into consideration in an attempt to make it a bit healthier. Other than that it was tasty. Oh one thing I did realize while eating was the bun was a typical hamburger bun and wished they had chosen a more substantial bun to hold the greatness inside. Sounds like Salmon Days was the last event their are attending for a while but once they bring their truck around again be sure to grab some of their food!!

I just read the review dated 5/25. I was surprised to read what was said. I'm aware that Gip's…read moreDown Home BBQ does pay their employees OVER the minimum wage! I have been a customer since they started selling the best BBQ around and know they do a good job treating their employees well and serving up great food. Belinda

I live a bit of a drive away, however I go on walks here often. Sometimes I end up at Las…read moreMargaritas. Today I went for happy hour. The carnitas street tacos were fantastic. I've had them once before, but today reminded me that I should come here more often. The staff is great as well. Being on Front Street in Issaquah also adds to the experience. By the way, I would recommend Front Street as a must see for anyone here on vacation. Front street is relatively small , but very charming.

Stopped in on a Sunday afternoon The place was a little bit…read morebusy and the were still plenty of space. My girlfriend got the seafood enchiladas. I got the some tacos. They brought out the chips and salsa right away I seem to eat to much of the free stuff before I eat the hot stuff. The staff was fast on filling the water. The plates got there hot and the foot was still cooling from the grill , mine was good. At this time the tacos from here are around a four and a half on my favorite place to get them. The top two spot are taken by a place on the coast, but that is a different review.

The Black Duck is quickly becoming my favorite restaurant and bar in Issaquah. I can vouch for the…read moremushroom burger and the duck pizza, as well as some of the whiskey cocktails. The burger is thick and really juicy, great bun and aioli. The fries are perfectly crispy. The pizza had a really great, I'm assuming wood-fired, crust. The duck was tender and sweet and there was a lot of arugula. It's a sparser craft pizza, which is just so delicious when you are looking for something a little heavy but not over the top. While they boast about their craft beer offerings, they have a great cocktail list as well, and I love that they have a specific whiskey cocktail section as well, with a few that are less common at some bars. The Brooklyn is probably my favorite, but you can't really go wrong. Also, a fellow patron asked for a Toronto and the bartender was happy to look it up and make it for him. And what about the atmosphere here?! It's so wonderful in summer! With its narrow design giving a sense that an entire wall opens to the outside and the patio that extends beyond, it feels Ike you are vacationing somewhere tropical and beachy. This somehow combines really well with the industrial vibe of the interior. They also have some TV's for sports. The service is very friendly, attentive, interactive, and helpful. One thing that was consistent across my three visits, however, was the feeling that the place is always understaffed, so things tend to move slowly. I'm not sure this is the case, it's just the feel you get when it happens the times you visit. This is a bit of a double-edged sword though, since it's such an easy place to just want to sip and nibble slowly while delving into conversation. So, that's not enough to detract a star for now, and honestly I'm already thinking about when I get to eat here again!

Wonderful experience. Great service and super friendly…read more The food was amazing. Had the fish and chips for the first time. They were Really good! The beer selection and cocktail choice is awesome. Loved the stock manhattan cocktail. My wife enjoyed the Snap Dragon cocktail, nice use of tequila on this drink. Kinda busy for a Friday night, but got a table right away. Nice buzz in the place, mild rumble to the room.

Stopped by the Taco Bell on Gilman Blvd for a quick bite while shopping in the area. I got the…read moreMexican Pizza and the Dragonfruit Berry Agua Refresca. The Mexican Pizza was tasty -- lots of cheese and a nice crunch. I could taste the refried beans, but the beef portion felt pretty light. Still flavorful overall. The Dragonfruit Berry drink was sweet but refreshing. Next time I'll probably ask for it less sweet. The restaurant wasn't busy, service was quick, and there's plenty of parking. I enjoyed my meal and would definitely come back to try other items.

Tried the Mexican pizza which is tasty but light on the meat. Baja blast drink is quite good and…read morerefreshing. Staff seemed helpful and friendly.

I visited Agave with a friend for the first time yesterday. We went for an early lunch hoping that…read morethe restaurant would not be too loud given that we both have limited hearing. The staff was very helpful in allowing us to select the table most likely to be quiet. (Unfortunately a nearby table had two preschoolers who were quite loud but that could not have been predicted when we chose our seats.) The decor of the restaurant was charming and the service was perfect -- we were given enough time to peruse the menu and then the waiter came by to answer questions. Throughout the meal the waiter checked on our satisfaction with the food, but was not intrusive. And both of us were pleased with our orders. I chose an enchilada and my friend had a chile relleno. The restaurant was willing to adjust our orders to our tastes. All in all we would definitely return.

Excellent atmosphere and food. The butternut squash and spinach enchiladas were superb!read more