My SIL took us here and it did not disappoint. It's located near Seattle U, so there's a lot of…read morecollege students. The food is reasonable and delicious. It was really flavorful and well-seasoned. We ordered tacos and quesobarria and shared that. There were a few tables available for you to dine. Upon entering, you order and a number is given. When your order is ready, you just get it at the counter. You clean yourself when you're done. The churro with ice cream is so gooood. It's vanilla ice cream and is definitely a good dessert to end your meal. I would totally recommend this place.

Carmelo's never misses! They have the best carne asada tacos and quesadillas I've ever tasted…read more Everything is well marinated and fresh, and prices are the best deal for the quality they deliver. Can't recommend it enough. Staff are super nice too. This spot is always busy so I recommend placing an online order for pick up. It's to go only at this location but if you go up the street to the Broadway one there is seating inside!

The food was great and yummy but a little bit too expensive but still very yummy the service there…read morewas good and very polite and I like the music and the decorations there.

First time here. We sought it out on Cinco de Mayo. This gem is hidden in "the alley" on the second…read morefloor in the back . You won't see it from the street. This oddly adds to its charm and authenticity. There is a limited menu and everything is excellent and affordable.. This is Mexican street food , think street tacos and hand helds like burritos, tortas, erc. The tacos are delicious.. we had the carne asada and the pollo asada taco deal ( 3 tacos bursting with flavor snd topped with sauce and a bottled soft drink ( including Mexican sodas in so many flavors) . They have several meat choices and prickly pear. You order at the counter or the digital pad off to the right. Bring cash for tip! It's not a big alcohol scene although they offer 16 Oz beer in 4 Mexican varieties. Modela, Tecate, and a couple others It is easily accessible by Capitol Hill station stop just one stop from downtown. We went before a show with ease.

I can't say enough about the food at Fire Tacos. While I "always" order their award winning Chile…read moreVerde Wet Burrito, with Mango Cart beer, their whole menu is amazing. The chile verde pork is so good, my wife, who primarily orders vegetarian, goes for all their variations, quesadillas being her favorite. This weekend is Valentine's Day, and while I am not with my beloved, George and Erika shared a sample of their new menu items, chilaquiles (heart shaped for the holiday) - both chili verde and chipotle. The other item was a stack of tres leches pancakes, with fruit. While all were delicious, I liked the chipotle chilaquiles the best. Good enough to make me consider mixing up my wet burrito with salsa macha in the future. So, we just came back from Playa del Carmen Mexico, where we hoped to have some over the top Mexican food. While breakfast was great it wasn't enough to outshine Fire Tacos. A waiter at one restaurant summed it up well. Everyone in Mexico makes good food, but the best of the best succeed in the US. That is Fire Tacos. The best of the best. I rarely give 5 stars, but Fire Tacos e arnés every one!

Food was amazing. We really enjoyed our tacos and nachos...the best tacos we ever had. We…read morefinished the nacho like in seconds LOL maybe we were hungry. It's so fresh and the flavoring and garnish is on point. Service was friendly and efficiency. As soon as the waiter turned away after he took our orders, the nachos showed up. The vibe is fun and loud like a usually Mexican bar/restaurant. It was a nice and warm day on Alki, an area always so crowded and can be overwhelming, on any nice warm sunny day. My daughter asked if we can try Fire Tacos because her bff said it was good. We showed up asking for a table of 4 and were told the wait is about 20 mins. We walked to Ben & Jerry next door and had a small ice cream, sat down and finished it, then got notification our table was ready. It earns a spot on my list to return, especially we live 5 mins away.

Best tacos is the area. The food was delicious and full of flavor. The employees were super helpful…read moreand nice. Can't wait to be back in Seattle to visit this restaurant again!

Went to Carmelo's Tacos on a hungry whim and ended up being so pleasantly surprised. The tortillas…read moreare freshly made and absolutely delicious and you can immediately taste the difference. They accidentally messed up part of our taco order, but the staff was incredibly kind about it. Not only did they quickly fix it, they also gave us an extra taco for free as an apology Totally unnecessary but very appreciated and such a nice gesture. Everything we ordered was delicious. The pollo burrito was flavorful and satisfying, the carne asada tacos were tender and packed with flavor, and the quesadilla had the perfect meat-to-cheese ratio. Yum!! I wish I lived in Seattle for many reasons but late night Carmelo runs is on that list.

Potato leek soup was a let down, super thick and lumpy texture and a heavy oily feel. The…read morecauliflower taco did not live up to the hype, overdone and a bit bitter. The potato taquito was surpisingly the lightest most savory and enjoyable option. Very expensive - 3 tacos, a portion of taquitos and soup was just under $50. Overhyped, will not be back.

I had lunch here after strolling through the farmers market and ordered their two taco and soup…read morecombo plus a breakfast taco bc why not?? LOVED the soup of the day which was a vegetarian lentil soup. It was hearty and full of flavor. I wish it was served warmer. The tacos were fine and reminded me of empanadas. I chose the ground beef and cauliflower option and preferred the cauliflower over the beef. The tacos were crispy and it didn't feel like they skimped out on the filling. The salsa that accompanied the tacos were a great addition to the meal. The breakfast taco was fine, didn't feel like it was anything too special. Service was friendly and fast and the decor was super colorful. The space had a lot of personality. I sat outdoors on their patio and loved people watching during my meal. Would recommend this place especially for their soup!!!

My go-to tacos in west Seattle! So rich and flavorful, meat forward and delicious complements of…read moresauces and garnishes. Beautifully plated as well! Service is quick and friendly! My only gripe is the parking situation is almost non existent so it's hard to even get settled to walk in.

This Goblin swears on all dark magic, that this spot has one of the best fish tacos in Seattle…read more Period. The salsa is fresh, the coating on the fish is crispy and light. The tortillas are fresh and full of corn flavor. The aguas frescas smack like my spiked club into your face. I first tried La Chingona on the road pillaging in Bellevue. I'm so glad I stepped away from the village burning for a second to try their delicious tacos. Is it more expensive than your typical Mexican Plato? Si. Does it taste better than your typical Mexican Plato in Seattle? Si. One other crucial detail. That taco will be buckling under the weight of the toppings. These are not skimpy servings. My shrimp taco was heavy enough to do curls with. Their service is friendly, and precise. To this date, I have never received the wrong order, cold food, a missing drink, etc. Expect hordes of people on the weekends, because you can count on one hand how many Mexican places taste like this in the PNW.

Food was amazing, staff was kind and helpful, even making jokes. Took some time but it was BUSY so…read morewhat can you expect. it's worth the wait! next time i'll try one of their spicier sauces to go with but the hatch was yummy! got three tacos and a burrito for two. next time two burritos!!!

let's just say that this filled me up with so much food i didn't eat for the next 22 hours…read more for the price (only 12 dollars) that's a ridiculous portion size where to even start these seemed to be soft tacos, but with a full melted cheese covering on both sides of the shell i would say that's my only slight disappointment - that these weren't really crispy at all - there was no real crunch when i would bite into one of them - rather it was just slightly harder than a soft taco the cheese did add a great flavoring to the outside though - making this more than a normal taco shell each taco was absolutely overflowing with stuffing - it got to the point where the plate became another full meal by itself from everything that fell out of the taco the two main components of each taco were the cheese and the chicken the cheese was so perfectly melted - may have been the best cheese in a taco i've ever had it created such a satisfying cheese pull every time you took a bite - and it was one consistency throughout, meaning every time you took a bite you had to pull the cheese away from the rest of the taco - which was just fantstic as for the chicken - i was slightly disappointed that it wasn't spicy in the slightest. However, it still tasted like it had a really nice flavor, and had a soft interior. It being actually spicy would've moved this dish up a lot, though each taco was primarily made out of this chicken - and there was so much of it it was practically insane - but I loved this amount shoutout to the onions as well - they were great I asked for the habanero sauce - which i thought was ok - wasn't spicy at all and didn't add much flavor. will go with another sauce next time tried mixing in some taco bell fire sauce which was interesting i love that these came wrapped in aluminium foil to preserve heat. a great touch overall, as far as taste, these were pretty good, but when you consider the amount of meat you're getting, along with overall portion size - it's simply a fantastic meal.

Best advertising Taco Time has ever received. I get better nachos for $7 from their drive thru than…read morethis place. They were wet yet burned. The cheese seemed too creamy to be appropriate for the dish. The guac was turning gray. I didn't order my food late. This was like 6pm. How can you manage to screw up the easiest dish and do it so thoroughly? For nachos and two beers I paid over $30. Never going back.

Tonight we stumbled onto our new favorite Mexican spot…read more I was craving birria, and since one of our favorite hobbies is trying new restaurants, I asked in a local Facebook group who had the best birria near us. After lots of great suggestions, we decided to detour and head to Taco City. The moment we walked in, we were warmly greeted by the friendly staff -- always a great start. We kicked things off with the Dip Trio: chips, salsa, guacamole, and queso. It was fantastic. The guac and chips were on par with my longtime favorite spot, the queso was rich and delicious, and the salsa had a unique flavor that really stood out. It easily could have fed four or more people. I ordered the birria tacos. They were generously filled with flavorful beef and served with equally delicious consommé. For my personal preference, I would have loved them just a little crispier -- but otherwise, they absolutely hit the spot. My favorite dining partner ordered the Taco Trio -- two carnitas and one chicken. He's an "authentic taco" guy, and he said they were fabulous. As we were checking out, our server suggested we try the nachos next time. Don't worry -- we will definitely be back. This one just jumped to the top of our favorites list.

Carnitas Michoacán may have taken the crown as my favorite Mexican food in Seattle. They have…read moreeverything you could ever want at a Mexican restaurant, and many that you've probably never tried before. I knew going in that I had to try their carnitas, but it was the other dishes that impressed me the most. The quesabirria was top notch. If you haven't had one before, it's as if a quesadilla and a taco had a beautiful baby - and the tortilla is dipped in the sauce that the meat is cooked in. The cheese is plentiful and delicious, it's a blanket that I've to take a nap in. I was a bit thrown off by the chunks of birria, most places shred it up. But I would say that it was much more juicy than the shredded version, I was blown away. This comes with some awesome roasted jalapeños and onions. The carnitas taco was excellent. For a street taco, they load it up with meat. It's a very traditional taco, so just carnitas, onions, and cilantro on a tortilla. But if you have the opportunity to eat here you should, they have an extensive taco bar with everything you need. The star of the show for me was the tostada de camarón. You just don't get them like this elsewhere in Seattle. Shrimp, mango, jalapeño, and avocado are all diced up to provide even distribution on a crunchy tostada. It's an exquisite bite every time. And there's a sweet sauce on it that makes the whole dish blend together so well. Carnitas Michoacán is a MUST visit if you're in the area. There's also a little market and carnicería next door that has some incredible food if you're making Mexican dishes at home, or if you just want some massive chicharrones.

A small Mexican spot with a pretty large menu of options. Ambiance inside is super casual, with…read morebull riding playing on their tvs haha. I was craving some tacos, so came in to try their carnitas and al pastor tacos. You order at the counter and find a seat. The tacos came out quickly too. Both the Al pastor and carnitas were very delicious. A bit on the salty side though. I did very enjoy their salsa bar which helped tone down the saltiness. Overall, a solid spot for some Mexican fare. Big plus for their expansive menu and solid pricing.

Love this place! It's good for big groups, always clean, quick service and affordable. I've yet to…read morehave anything bad from their menu.

Their Adobada is done just right and always has a generous chunk of pineapple. All their meats are…read moreflavorful and satisfying. They have consistently been on the best in terms of quality for the price. Which is more affordable than a lot of places. The tacos, baby burritos and mulitas are all tasty and the service is fast. I like how you can easily customize your order on the ordering touchscreen.