Seattle is not particularly known for its Mexican food. But this spot, at the very least, gives us…read moreONE good option that I'll keep coming back to. The portions are hefty, the prices are incredibly reasonable, the service is super fast, its open late, AND best of all, everything I've had (the carne asada & al pastor in particular) tastes so much better and more authentic than anything else we have in the city. If you're having trouble finding it, it's a tarp stand tent on Rainier adjacent to Buddha Brothers. Parking is limited, and the area can be a tad rough later in the day, but it's still most definitely worth a visit.

Went to the brick and mortar location late night last month when in SEA and was impressed. Proper…read moretrompo setup for al pastor tacos. I think it was 2 for 1 that night and they are huge. A salsa bar too to add whatever fixings. Legit and open until 2AM!

The food is as authentic as it gets, once you enter this place it's like you're in a different…read moreplace.. the employees greet you with a warm smile and are there to help and guide you.. the atmosphere is so chill and laid back vibes with Spanish music played thru out the shop/restaurant. This place is a must see from the food to the candy shop. They have a bit of everything you could want in a home town Mexican market/restaurant combo.. the colors inside along with the decor transport you out of this small town to somewhere else.. parking can be a challenge getting in and out but well worth the try. The prices are a bit high, but I rather spend it here than in a chain restaurant.

Update: we've come back, and we enjoyed the food. The host was very nice and friendly. The…read morerestaurant area wasn't full so it wasn't very loud.

Not sure why this place says temporarily closed. It's clearly not…read more We are from out of town and came by for something quick and easy. This place is located in a mall type building and I was impressed with the setup and inviting atmosphere. We ordered waffle fries, northwest chili dog and harbor dog with bratwurst. They were both impressive, hard to find a decent hotdog spot in WA state that suits my pallet. I gave it a 4 star review due to the chili possibly being not made in house. It tastes like Nalley chili, but i have nothing against it. I think one who has chili dogs on the menu can possibly make a killer chili. Maybe it's house made? Not sure, i forgot to ask. Service was great. The person who took our order was nice and patient since it was our first time there.

We had lunch there today for the first time. Both of our hotdogs were good and the fries were…read morereally good, too. The reasons I probably wouldn't go back anytime soon are 1) I don't really wanna spend that much on a hotdog and more importantly 2) they had two large fans on - the kind you might put in your garage if you just painted it and you wanna speed up the drying process. The fans were kind of noisy which meant that when people were ordering their food they had to talk very loudly - and that's just not the kind of ambience I'm looking for when I go out to eat. Granted, it's a hot dog place, not a French restaurant - but I'm just saying I don't like to be around people who are yelling when I'm eating.

Elote, esquites, fresh fruit, and more! We were looking for a quick snack in West Seattle and found…read morethis bright yellow food truck on the side of the street. They have different variations of toppings for their roasted corn cob on a stick. It comes out piping hot and slathered in toppings. I preferred the elote over the esquites, which was a bit too watery and sweet for my taste. I also got the mango cup, which had the most perfect mango spears I've ever had. Perfectly sweet and golden mango coated in chamoy and tajin. My current favorite treat for a hot day. It was a one-man operation when I visited so the wait was about 10 min for 3 items. It's parked off the side of the road next to a Mexican food truck. Street parking is available.

I love the elote or esquite from here, it's always good. They have a pretty big menu for such a…read moresmall truck. I've never been disappointed. Service was quick today, I went around 3ish. I like that everything is easily transportable. The truck is also right next to a taco truck so it's perfect combo for lunch or dinner.

Amazing catfish, creole tartar sauce, Louisiana crunch cake and banana pudding, every bite was…read moredelicious!

From the owner: Our dishes are 100 percent authentic from a secret family recipe!"…read more

Best taco truck tacos in Seattle!…read more Perfect amount of meat that 2-3 tacos is enough to have you satisfied. Highly recommend the Al pastor as it also comes with a slice of pineapple! Sauces and sides such as pickled onions, pico, cilantro, radish are all self serve. They accept cash or venmo.

Help! I've eaten a whole burrito and I can't get up!…read more It's my fault. I knew I shouldn't have eaten the whole thing. But I just couldn't stop. The burritos here are a work of art. It has everything that you need wrapped into a beautiful tortilla. Your meat of choice (gotta go al pastor when you see a trompo like that...), actually FLAVORFUL beans and rice, melty cheese, and onions are all tucked away in a nice blanket. If you're driving home with this thing riding shot gun like I was, be prepared for it to be a bit messy, but that's a part of the experience. They also have all of the accoutrements outside of you want more onions, cilantro, or a combo of their exquisite salsas. It's a fun experience, some of the better Mexican food you'll have in Seattle, and very reasonable prices.

Was looking for a place with authentic Mexican food and I'm glad I came here! Ordered 2 mulitas de…read morelengua and it was so flavorful! Also love that the salsas are actually spicy, everywhere you go now the salsa always lacks spice. Definitely will be coming back!

I've been here twice, getting the fish dinner and later sides of rice and beans…read more I thought the rice had lots of flavor, and I'll go back for more. The beans weren't my favorite at first taste, but they grew on me. They are flavorful too, and a tiny bit spicy. I'll order them again too. The fish was fried (not deep fried), straightforward, delicious. I love that there's a fish option with all the other meats. The price of the fish was on the menu, but I didn't see prices for the rice and beans sides. When the sides' cost was told to me, I was somewhat surprised ($9.44) as it seemed a little high. But I realize costs are going up for everyone and these folks planned, purchased, and cooked the ingredients for my tasty meals, plus they need to make some profit doing it. So, I'll pay it. They deserve it. The parking is awkward if not dangerous. It's worth parking on a side street half a block or more away. The location is great, very convenient, however.

Lumpy's kicks ass! Some if the best BQ you'll find! It's a tricky place to find- but worth the…read moretrouble.

I just had my first Secret Sausage Seattle Dog and it's hands above any others I've tried, and a…read morevery fair price. I especially appreciate exceptional customer service. The owner was genuinely friendly and patient when I dropped my wallet with a huge line behind me. I can't wait to find them the next time I'm in the city

It's no secret- these guys have THE BEST hotdogs in Seattle! Surely Secret Sausage is the epitome…read moreof a sensual symphony of savory delight- If ever there was one in the hotdog world! Several different options with hotdogs and polish sausage- my absolute favorites are the Seattle Dog and the Midnight Sophie. Whichever you choose- don't forget to ask for some of their homemade slaw to top that beautiful dog! I first found Secret Sausage outside the Owl and Thistle in Pioneer Square. Then outside the Clink after a game. It was an elusive Seattle street food treat- and in a lot of ways still is. They've expanded in recent years so sometimes you can find them at Microsoft campuses on occasion too. But I'll let you in on a little secret... they have a deal with the Thunderbird Tavern in Ballard. So if you're craving a Seattle Dog on a random Tuesday at 8:30pm for example... high tail it to the Thunderbird and get you one! Especially on a warm Summer evening: a Seattle dog with extra slaw, a glass of your favorite cold drink and a spot on the back patio - doesn't that sound so good right now?! Another favorite with Secret Sausage is The Firlander Sauce. While I personally am not a big fan of hot sauce, this spicy condiment has been a staple in our family for several years now. I've been told it makes a good gourmet hotdog over-the-top good! Ha! So if you're a hot sauce fan- it's a must try. Locally owned small business with a commitment to quality. Every hotdog I've ever had from them (ahem, and there have been a few over the years,) has been consistently good. Seriously, the best!

Ran into these folks at the W. Seattle farmer's market on the weekend. Rarely pass up a chance to…read moreget some homemade tamales, although you're gonna pay a bit more if you get them here than if you were to, say, order them in bulk from someone who knows someone at work (been there done that). I liked that their tamales were not spicy, although on the other hand, I'd also like at least one spicy option. The reason less than five stars is that there was such a clear winner, taste-wise, between the chicken, barbacoa beef, and pork - chicken! - didn't like all of them equally. Enjoyed that they add in some unusual veggies without going overboard (the vegan would have been overboard for me). Warm corn wrapped goodness. Service was somewhat blunt.

I hadn't stopped thinking of finding these tamales since I first tasted them when I traveled to…read moreSeattle and found them near Pikes Place and boy they did not disappoint! I found the food truck and was honestly surprised that they weren't a little restaurant because this food is just worthy of having a whole sit down vibe! I ordered the veggie, a chicken, and a breakfast one to try it out and wow! They are even more delicious than I remember! The ladies taking my order were super nice and pretty quick and just the flavor of the masa and the portion of filling to masa was so perfect! I'm definitely coming back for more next time I'm in town even if I have to drive the 20 minutes extra like I did today. I do have to say the price for one tamale is high so I did take one star off for that and with that said...It is so worth it! They have several other items in the menu too but these tamales just send me back feeling so nostalgic I'm just coming back for them and if these are that tasty, I can only imagine how delicious the other food items are. You should check them out. I doubt you will be disappointed! See for yourself!