Two words: HUITLACOCHE QUESADILLA. This is the *only* place I know of that serves huitlacoche, a black fungus found on corn that tastes a bit like mushrooms. I had all but given up on finding huitlacoche in Washington. The last time I had it was YEARS ago during a trip to Reno where my husband introduced it to me. Imagine my surprise when we were at the counter and i heard him order a huitlacoche quesadilla! I ordered 2 chicken flautas (you can choose 3 if you like) and we both got a champurrado. (Champurrado is also not always easy to find.) As others have mentioned, this place has an extensive menu and there's also a separate part of the restaurant that serves fruit, juices, and batidos/liquados. It always seems to be busy with families and workers who stop in for meals. The workers are friendly and their food is well made. The huitlacoche is delicious, umami goodness, and the flautas are perfectly crunchy on a bed of shredded lettuce and sour cream. I wasn't as impressed by the champurrado because it was a bit on the thin side, but I'd still buy it for a champurrado fix on a cold day! read more

La Tortuga - Huitlacoche Quesadillas - Mexican Near Me - Everett, Washington

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Good portions and good tacos. They have an exceptional juice & smoothie section. Tastes good. The juice bar is large. read more

La Tortuga - Lunch special: 3 pork tacos with rice and beans. - Mexican Near Me - Everett, Washington

SCAMMERS! I went and payed 8 dollars for a drink then the next morning I get a notification from my bank seeing that this place charged me another 5 dollars for the purchase I made last night then when I talked to them they said they couldn't do anything because I had no receipt. Insane making me pay 13 dollars for an 8 dollar drink. Never going back read more

Very authentic Mexican food. I love their quesadillas de chicharron. As well as their tacos al pastor. Another favorite is their chilaquiles which come with egg, asada meat , rice and beans. The portion is quiet big so we share it-its enough for three people. So yummy fresh and tasty. Every item we have tried we have liked. They also have a side for goodies like esquites(corn) chips with different toppings. Jell o and so much more. I would definitely say try their corn tamales they are soft and super delicious. All the staff is always kind and very attentive they bring the food to you and always check if you need anything. read more

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Yum Yum. Yum Yum Yum. I really enjoyed this place is a great place to eat at and they have a wonderful sandwiches. Employees are super sweet. They have a clean tidy restaurant with good parking. Their food was not that expensive and was absolutely delightful. I would try this place that's worth trying, and going back for seconds read more

Can we seriously talk about how awesome this establishment is!?! An amazingly full menu, there are tortas, tacos and tortillas! It's a bright oasis on an otherwise dreary highway 99. There are so many little taco joints all around Everett, I feel this is a place that deserves a try. Once you walk through the door, you are greeted by a brightly lit feast feast for the eyes! The first thing I noticed was the display of packaged treats, which included cookies, and snacks and chips from the owner's home region. Those cookies always call to me, "we want in your belly." I got a bit off-track talking about cookies (a squirrel moment brought to you by mah belly). So, let's get back on track! The menu has a HUGE selection of tortas, with selections as simple as ham and cheese to the festival in the mouth Cubano. But, there are also a very generous selection of tacos, burritos, flautas and so much more. I want to feature the most recent handful of heaven I recently ordered. It was called a Chilanga Torta! It delivered! I have an onion allergy, so I skipped those, and also skipped the avacado, because I think they're icky (personal preference; I'm not making any kind of statement about this establishment's avacados). Everything was excellent, from the bread to the perfectly cut hot dog sausages. A literal fiesta in my mouth! I definitely have a Torta addiction that I shall feed with these pockets of perfection!! read more

La Tortuga - a taco and a drink on a table - Mexican Near Me - Everett, Washington

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The Burrito was so good, ill be the food came out fast and everything was fresh 10/10 ill be back read more

La Tortuga - Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Everett, Washington

Delicious authentic food! Their birria quesadillas are so good! The pricing is excellent because they give a big amount of food.

Love the Authentic Mexican food flavor. Prices are affordable and I can take my family here to eat. read more

La Tortuga - Torta de Carne Asada Torta - Mexican Near Me - Everett, Washington

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1) The quesadillas are better than the tacos IMO; I think they might be the specialty dishes. 2) It's the only Mexican joint I know of around here with huitlacoche on the menu. 3) I'm not an expert on menudo, but I enjoyed it very much. The tripe (not to be confused with tripas) wasn't gamey and the tendons were so good in that spicy broth! The broth was a bit too spicy, though, for me. 4) The tacos de tripas were OK. They are the crispy kind, which some of you love; I prefer the slightly crispy tripas, so... read more

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I come here at least once a week for my freshly squeezed clean juice. Always fresh and great service read more

La Tortuga - Mexican Near Me - Everett, Washington

My go to torta anywhere I go is a milanesa torta and although there are some crazy orders here, I went with my usual to test it out. This was my first time here so I came with my husband and he ordered a Cubana. I'm glad we ordered two different things becauseI had to see one of their specialties for myself and even got to try the Cubana! If youve never had a Cubana before you are missing out. It's like having 3 sandwiches in one, 3 kinds of meat, different cheeses, the usual fixings and bread. So much meat, so much flavor, so much goodness! My husband finished all of it, I have no clue how either it was the biggest torta I've seen and it was so filling! Mine was delicious too. Meat perfectly cooked and everything fresh and yummy. We came in 20 minutes before they were closing but the man at the counter said it was okay and that they usually get customers late; sure enough more people came in after us. Great service and they make quality food at all hours of their day! read more

Very authentic. Very delicious. We were the only white and korean person in the entire place, which was awesome. We brought in the crowds too. There was only one table when we arrived but within 20 minutes there were 5 or 6. Our irritant was that the prices on their menu weren't right so the items we ordered were quoted as like $3 cheaper than what we got charged. Really lame. They play Spanish music and Spanish soap operas. Loved it. You order at the front counter (prepare yourself because most of the menu INCLUDING the food descriptions are in Spanish) and then go sit down at whatever table you choose. There is a little bar in the middle of the large room with sauces for your pleasure. One of them was so delicious, I drenched my food in it. Husband got Tortas filled with tons of meat and loved it. I got chicken flautas which were good but very dry. Next time after brushing up on my Spanish I will order something with more fillings. But we will return. read more

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Always great service. Super helpful & I love that its affordable and a lot of options. From fruit to tacos to tortas, everything is delicious and authentic top tier read more

Just skip all together I'm telling you... shouldn't even be associated with tortas. No Flavor... foreign looking hard meat.... Like be Forreal, y'all are embarrassing. Take is from my experience, just NO read more

It very good but we were sad because they were out of tacos de borrego please try to have more.

Worst place ever don't recommend I know why it's called la tortuga Super slow And rude service Not worth your money Go to tia letty ! Best spot in town read more

This was suggested by a painter we hired, and it was right on the money for my craving of tacos al pastor. The flavor, the right amount of pineapple, and served fresh and hot with excellent tortilla, it was delicious! If I am around Everett or Lynwood, I will definitely be revisiting to try out the other stuff. read more

Nunca en mi vida e escrito una reseña pero este restaurante me molestó un montón que es la primera vez. El servicio no estaba nada bien no me dieron la bolsas en la mano y la señora todavía caminaba. La comida no está buena y se molestaron porque ise otra orden. read more

Before I moved to Washington, I genuinely wondered if I would be able to find Mexican food, let alone Authentic and Delicious Mexican. Everett is an absolute hot spot for hole in the wall taquerias, tamalerias and scratch made Mexican restaurants. My boyfriend and I debated where to eat the other day, and while driving by this location I decided this place is either AMAZING or mediocre. My boyfriend ordered a torta, and the biggest regret I have is not ordering my own. We ordered to go, and already the salsa looked legit. They give you red and green, and both were thick and with little char specks from the salsa being made fresh. When we got home, my mouth was watering in awe of the chilanga torta my boyfriend ordered. The bread was fresh and grilled on the outsides, and the filling was generous and piled high with hot dog, ham, cheese, tomato, lettuce and avocado. I managed to steal half of his torta, which was fortunately generously sized. We went back immediately the next day, and this will be our new spot. Must try!!! read more

Went here with my fam on a walk exploring our new neighborhood for some lunch. Their menu was easily accessible online along with wait times for orders which was helpful in deciding whether we wanted to order there. The menu was tantalizing so we decided to order despite the 20 mins they quoted. The prices were higher than I was expecting, but the options looked really good so we were o.k. with giving it a shot. I ordered tacos, (which came in orders of 1 or 5) in asada and lengua and a chicharron gordita. My partner wanted a suadero quesadilla, but they didn't have suadero, so she got a flor de calabaza quesedilla. First, the order was done on time and we took it home to eat. We shared the tacos which were very generously sized and seasoned perfectly. The asada was good, but not the best I've had. The lengua was SO tender and tasted great. The flor de calabaza was new for us but was pretty good! This was my first time having a real gordita and it was great! The texture of the masa was just firm enough to hold together, but not too hard to make it tough to eat. The chicharron inside did not disappoint either! Overall, great flavors and portions, even if you have to pay a bit more. I was disappointed that they didn't have suadero and the wait was a little long, but they were upfront about it. I would have rated 4.5 if I could have. We will certainly be back. read more

If you've got a craving for Tortas, this is a good place to go! They've got a wide variety of options of combinations to choose from. If you're craving something other than tortas, they've also got antojitos (appetizers), quesadillas, gorditas, tostadas, burritos, etc. Their portion sizes are on the larger side, and they are very well reasonably priced! There's a kid's menu as well :) The staff is friendly, and the place is very clean! The restaurant is also attached to a little juice bar where you can get raspados, agua fresca, and various other beverages. read more

La Tortuga - Mexican Near Me - Everett, Washington

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Good service! Friendly, and courteous. Food is pretty good. The street tacos are a little dry The Tortas are pretty amazing!! I would definitely recommend this place. read more

By far the best Tortas in TOWN!! You have to give this place a try, cause they won't disappoint. Oh and don't forget the fruit and natural smoothie bar in the back half. Delicious! read more

Very nice restaurant with a easy to access location. Started with a fresh handmade juice made from pressed oranges and carrots. Then we got 4 perfectly cooked tamales with plenty of chicken in them. When you go in ho around the left side if the counter and the juice bar is in the back. read more

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These tortas are fire!! also highly recommend the chicharron quesadilla! This place hits every time!!

Love their treats! I enjoy that they still make everything authentic. I don't have a picture of the champurrado, but i highly recommend theirs!! It's perfect!! read more

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It's the hottest day ever in Washington (106 degrees) and I came in to order to go with my service dog and I was told there are no pets allowed I said that's fine this is a service dog (I have the tags she wasn't eating her vest because it's literally 106 degrees out!!!!!!!) she still proceeds to argue so I leave because I'm not gonna argue about that and my boyfriend ordered our food. I've tasted more flavor in gas station tacos then in these . Super disappointed. And to the girl who tried to make me lock my dog in a car on a 106 degree day I hope you're ashamed of yourself. read more

La Tortuga - The warning put out saying dogs can't be left in cars in this heat. - Mexican Near Me - Everett, Washington

Consome and Barrbacoa is so delicious! Not greasy at all. Quesadilla de Huitlacoche are super good. Wish I would've taken pictures of my food. Highly recommend it here is you like Consome and Barrbacoa. read more

I know this is a torta place but I just had to try to burrito. I hardly like to give 5 stars but this place does it with taste. The horchata is pretty spectacular as well! I love small hole in the wall places! read more

La Tortuga - Mexican Near Me - Everett, Washington

First time going to this restaurant. I bought a torta de asada and it almost didn't have anything I inside the bread. I don't think I'll be going back. Not worth your money. read more

They make some of the best tacos al pastor I've ever had. My hubby likes the chorizo tacos (they are spicy!). The large bean and cheese sope I had last time, wasn't nearly as flavorful as I was expecting (I will stick to the tacos and try and a new item here and there). They also have a juice bar in the back that makes raspados and other fruit drinks. read more

Ordered the Torta Cubana and was delicious. Food came out quick. Friendly atmosphere and easy to find it. read more

La Tortuga - "Thousands of plants die each year due vegetarians. Save a plant and come eat tacos!" Love it, Great Tortas! - Mexican Near Me - Everett, Washington

This was my first time visiting this establishment and what a crappy experience. Ordered my food with some people I met up with and had a torta, that was delicious no complaint there (only reason I added the extra star). But the service after was absolute trash. I split my burrito with someone else and noticed it had white rice and what looked like no beans, cream, or avocado which the lady at the counter told me they always come with it. The rice tasted old and dry, and there was no beans or extra stuff that was supposed to be on there. The waiter comes up and asks how everything is. I told him the torta was fantastic but the burrito was bad and didn't have everything that was stated. He looked at it and said yeah it looks like there isn't. He takes it back then comes back saying they can add bean and stuff to it. He said they opened our burrito up so it's split open and they just wanna drizzle stuff to it. We said no thank you we'd rather have a new one made. He leaves comes back and say they can't do that and brings out beans and cream. We say no thanks and to make it easier and be accommodating we ask if we can have something else. He comes back after talking to whomever in the Back and says THEY CAN'T DO THAT?! What we ordered wasn't made right, then the waiter said well they added just a tiny bit of beans to try to justify the situation. I understand it's not the waiters fault I don't blame him at all. But come on?! At this point I ask for a refund then and they say they can't do that so I laugh at the fact that I can't believe I'm hearing that. Well he comes back a final time and say okay we can refund you. All of this could have been dealt with by offering to re do it or make something else like any other great business would. I work retail I know people can be hard but when we screw up we remake something or refund the person. There's plenty of other amazing Mexican restaurants this Latina and her family can support, hopefully you can as well. read more

Had a Cuban torts which was pretty good. The sandwich was large and the sauces hot. I'll give a 4 for food, though a hot dog was on my sandwich and a 3 for venue. Half stars aren't available so I'll round up. read more

I went back and had the pambazo torta... this place would be 5 stars based on the food alone but I still can't get around the long wait time. However, the wait IS worth it! Get a pumpkin flower quesadilla. Get the pambazo torta. Get... anything, probably. Seriously. Go. eat. here. ***Update: 5/26/16: After one more trip here, I am dropping my review back down to 3 stars due to inconsistency in food quality and service.*** read more

Visited this establishment on 6/29/19 and hoping for an authentic Mexican gordita. Ordered a traditional gordita with a side of beans. I received an over fried and very hard gordita without the side of beans. To say I was disappointed is putting it mildly. This is not how a gordita should look like, having made them as well as ordered at other Mexican restaurants. To their benefit they did refund my purchase but still have not been credited at my bank! read more

When there for lunch today and got the #2. OMG! Soo good! The guy behind the counter was so nice and could explain everything to me because I don't know Spanish. Only thing I can say is that it took 25mins. for my to go order on my lunch break. But next time I'll call ahead. Worth the wait! read more

La Tortuga - Mexican Near Me - Everett, Washington

I was very disappointed in my asada burrito, I mean beans and rice because I only had two table spoons of asada. I should have went with a torta or something else. The garnishes were tasty and pleasant, but I waited quiet a while for my food. I will give this place another try soon!! read more

The food is great. It's actually authentic food. And yes the food takes long to make and that just goes to show that they make your food on the spot. This is not fast food. My family and I love this place it's really good and worth the wait. They've got the restaurant and they have a fruit bar also it's great. We usually get a fruit salad or something before or after we eat. Love it!! read more