Taco El Grande

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Corey G.

This is how a taco truck should be. Ok, ok, ok. So, I'm a bit of a taco truck connoisseur. I would totally bypass a hip and trendy Mexican restaurant for some succulent taco truck food. Now this taco truck was a post-fly fishing stop, and I'm glad we stopped here. I had a beef torta, two lengua tacos with home made tortillas, and a guava Jarrito. Ok, did you see what I typed: "home made tortillas"! The torta was alright. I've had better, but the freakin' tacos were the bomb (sorry to go last century on you, but dang!). The lengua seasoning was on point. The tortillas & meat was the perfect combo--I should have just ordered tacos-only. This may be one of my favorite taco trucks yet.

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Ryan Y.

Ordered three tacos from this stand and waited for almost 20 minutes. That already was a big negative since you'd expect they would sling tacos out like nothing, considering the kinda of crowd that was there when I arrived. I ended up getting cabeza (head), lengua (tongue), asada (beef), and Al pastor (pork w/ pineapple). I wanted to try cabeza and lengua especially because I've never had them and it look like a legit spot to get them. The lengua was good, beefy and kinda chewy; it was my favorite. The cabeza was stringy and fatty; my least favorite. The asada was standard, have had better. The Al pastor was pretty good but nothing I haven't had before. The salsas were homemade but kinda bland. The green is very spicy (you've been forewarned) compared to the red. The homemade tortillas are what make the tacos, but ultimately having to wait so long for the food was the downfall from making this a 4 star review.

Debra B.

Very good beef tacos with delicious homemade tortillas and a nice condiment bar with fresh cabbage, lines, cilantro and salsas ranging from mild to wild. My burrito was stuffed with pork, rice, cabbage and tasted really good. Several tables outside, which could use a good washing town. Definitely some authentic food popular with the locals and really cheap for the good food and generous servings. We ridded one too many burrito, however because we were too stuffed to eat another bite.

Trenton S.

My go to taco truck when in the Yakima area. With one of the hottest salsas you will ever find. Cheap tacos for $2 a piece. I would recommend 3 tacos for a good lunch. You can add rice & beans for another $2. They only take cash so come prepared. If you don't the carnicería next door has one. The aqua stand next to the taco truck is a must stop too. Try the horchata Fresca it's so good and you can't find it anywhere else.

Jane J.

These tacos right here though, these tacos right here....OMG! You got to try these tacos! Their tacos are so good and so authentic! There's a fresh juice stand right next door that serves fresh Jamaica, pineapple, horchata...the prices are very reasonable both.

For scale these chicharones were maybe 3 square feet each and obviously fresh when I saw the butcher slice one with a razor.

Jim B.

Bigger than average handmade tortillas (single layer, but one fresh in the hand is worth two off the factory floor). Freshest, finest asst of onions cilantro, cabbage I've ever seen; self serve. Like cilantro? Pile it on. I was dissappointed with the lack of carnitas until I tasted the adobado pork; moist perfectly marinated, spicier than most, perfect to my tastes. Asada and cabesa were also very good. Jen loved the lengua taco, but said anything wrapped in those tortillas would be fine. I just hope that Fiesta Foods doesn't drive this place under. The area can obviously support a fair number of relatively low quality stands and shops so I think they'll be fine. The taco stand is attached to a particularly nice carniceria/panaderia. Beautifully butchered meats and some craZy huge chicharone slabs.

Brittany F.

Delicious! We had the beef, tongue, and cheek tacos. All 3 were spot on. You can tell the tortillas were homemade. Beef was flavorful and just the right amount of crisp. Fresh topping selections: radish, cabbage, lime, onions, and sauces. Cash only. P.S. The drink place next door has good horchata.

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Annette U.

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We came here for a quick lunch and loved it! The tortillas are handmade and you can tell by how fresh and delicious they are! We each had asada and al pastor tacos - $3 per taco. Both came with lime, radish, and cilantro, and optional salsas (also homemade). Service at the window was super friendly (switching between English and Spanish - wish I had that skill!). We sat outside on the picnic benches and thoroughly enjoyed our lunch. read more

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Rosa P.

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Muy buenos los tacos lastima q sierra mucho tiempo a queremos esos taco q abran recomendados

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Carmen D.

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Best taco place ever even have gluten free I don't normally write reviews but this place is amazing even got me to get seconds on tacos and great prices only 3 dollars for tacos amazing food and staff definitely recommend read more

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Lesley A.

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If you're looking for authentic and flavorful Mexican cuisine, this is the place! The service is amazing. Family owned business that go above and beyond to make sure your experience is always good. My favorites are the burritos, pambazos, and huaraches. Great prices too! read more

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Klyn S.

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Good beef tacos. Good prices. We will definitely be back and I definitely recommend! The gentleman at the counter warned me that the red sauce is VERY hot, we skipped that, haha. The tortillas are handmade, very good. read more

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Corey G.

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This is how a taco truck should be. Ok, ok, ok. So, I'm a bit of a taco truck connoisseur. I would totally bypass a hip and trendy Mexican restaurant for some succulent taco truck food. Now this taco truck was a post-fly fishing stop, and I'm glad we stopped here. I had a beef torta, two lengua tacos with home made tortillas, and a guava Jarrito. Ok, did you see what I typed: "home made tortillas"! The torta was alright. I've had better, but the freakin' tacos were the bomb (sorry to go last century on you, but dang!). The lengua seasoning was on point. The tortillas & meat was the perfect combo--I should have just ordered tacos-only. This may be one of my favorite taco trucks yet. read more

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Angela B.

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The reviews are right, this place is great! Yummy food, nice helpful staff, and a cute dog hanging around to boot. Recommend the tacos and adding some cilantro and green sauce on top! read more

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Ryan Y.

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Ordered three tacos from this stand and waited for almost 20 minutes. That already was a big negative since you'd expect they would sling tacos out like nothing, considering the kinda of crowd that was there when I arrived. I ended up getting cabeza (head), lengua (tongue), asada (beef), and Al pastor (pork w/ pineapple). I wanted to try cabeza and lengua especially because I've never had them and it look like a legit spot to get them. The lengua was good, beefy and kinda chewy; it was my favorite. The cabeza was stringy and fatty; my least favorite. The asada was standard, have had better. The Al pastor was pretty good but nothing I haven't had before. The salsas were homemade but kinda bland. The green is very spicy (you've been forewarned) compared to the red. The homemade tortillas are what make the tacos, but ultimately having to wait so long for the food was the downfall from making this a 4 star review. read more

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Debra B.

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Very good beef tacos with delicious homemade tortillas and a nice condiment bar with fresh cabbage, lines, cilantro and salsas ranging from mild to wild. My burrito was stuffed with pork, rice, cabbage and tasted really good. Several tables outside, which could use a good washing town. Definitely some authentic food popular with the locals and really cheap for the good food and generous servings. We ridded one too many burrito, however because we were too stuffed to eat another bite. read more

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Trenton S.

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My go to taco truck when in the Yakima area. With one of the hottest salsas you will ever find. Cheap tacos for $2 a piece. I would recommend 3 tacos for a good lunch. You can add rice & beans for another $2. They only take cash so come prepared. If you don't the carnicería next door has one. The aqua stand next to the taco truck is a must stop too. Try the horchata Fresca it's so good and you can't find it anywhere else. read more

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Jane J.

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These tacos right here though, these tacos right here....OMG! You got to try these tacos! Their tacos are so good and so authentic! There's a fresh juice stand right next door that serves fresh Jamaica, pineapple, horchata...the prices are very reasonable both. read more

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Feliciano E.

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Good authentic food , great salsa but over priced for being a little taco stand...$47 dollars for my family of 5 . Good thing they tell you which salsa is the hottest cause DAMN ! Fire for reals. Tacos de asada/adobada/lengua are bomb. My wife likes the sopes. But $2.50 for a jarrito drink come on. I'll definitely be back though. :-) read more

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Lou G.

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Probably the best chicken burrito I've ever had. A huge burrito stuffed with chicken, rice, tomatoes, chopped lettuce and beans plus a condiment bar of 6 sauces, onions, chopped cilantro, chiles, limes, etc. do yourself a big favor and share this meal with a friend. At $6.50 it's the best deal in town. After you're done, visit the authentic Mexican grocery store next door. read more

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Laura C.

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This are the best Tacos I've had all week since I've been here in Washington. The toppings for the Tacos are fresh! The tortillas are hand made on the spot! The people are nice and friendly. I would probably be a return customer if I lived here... But I don't so if I ever come back I will definitely eat here again. Highly recommended. This are the best Tacos I've had all week since I've been here in Washington. The toppings for the Tacos are fresh! The tortillas are hand made on the spot! The people are nice and friendly. I would probably be a return customer if I lived here... But I don't so if I ever come back I will definitely eat here again. Highly recommended. read more

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Jim B.

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Bigger than average handmade tortillas (single layer, but one fresh in the hand is worth two off the factory floor). Freshest, finest asst of onions cilantro, cabbage I've ever seen; self serve. Like cilantro? Pile it on. I was dissappointed with the lack of carnitas until I tasted the adobado pork; moist perfectly marinated, spicier than most, perfect to my tastes. Asada and cabesa were also very good. Jen loved the lengua taco, but said anything wrapped in those tortillas would be fine. I just hope that Fiesta Foods doesn't drive this place under. The area can obviously support a fair number of relatively low quality stands and shops so I think they'll be fine. The taco stand is attached to a particularly nice carniceria/panaderia. Beautifully butchered meats and some craZy huge chicharone slabs. read more

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Brittany F.

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Delicious! We had the beef, tongue, and cheek tacos. All 3 were spot on. You can tell the tortillas were homemade. Beef was flavorful and just the right amount of crisp. Fresh topping selections: radish, cabbage, lime, onions, and sauces. Cash only. P.S. The drink place next door has good horchata. read more

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Dan S.

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*I expected too much, took almost 30 minutes for 2 burritos and they were good not great *The red salsa with cilantro in it is habanero, will knock your socks off *All in all, I am certain there are better places in Yakima for awesome mexican grub read more

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Cassandra A.

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Disclaimer: they don't have carnitas. Which, yes, was disappointing for me. While their tortillas are delicious, they really need to double them up as they tear easily due to the sauce/grease from the taco meat. Chicken tacos were okay, not the best I've ever had, but I must say, after so-so experiences at two separate, well rated food trucks in Washington, I'm starting to think they just don't know what they're missing. read more

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Maria I.

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This place was a joke. I ordered shrimp tacos expecting shrimp tacos, but what I got was the picture below. I don't care who you are, that does in no way look like shrimp. It looked more like an an animal foreskin that has been deep fried for 3 days. I took one bite and almost gagged. It was pretty upsetting because we were out of towners just looking for some good Mexican food. read more

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Rif H.

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Taco El Grande is so delicious, and the people who own this truck are so amazing, that we had them cater the appetizer portion of our wedding reception. They were a huge hit. Their chicken and beef tacos were outstanding, and they even made a specialty taco with local elk meat we provided that blew people's minds. Besides the meat being awesome, I absolutely love their fresh truck-made tortillas. You can often see them kneading the dough in the background. Additionally, their condiment bar includes their red and green hot sauces, which were spicy in all the right ways, pleasing palates looking for something mild or something very hot. I just adore Taco El Grande. read more

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Gail S.

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Excellent beef tacos! Super fresh salsas, cabbage, cilantro and onion.

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Joseph P.

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Hand made tortillas. Tacos had a good amount of meat. Then there was the Extras bar to garnish your. Delicious. Would be 5 if they excepted cards. read more

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Matthew S.

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We stop here on our way through every time we pass through this area. I think the earliest we have eaten "lunch" is 10 or 10:30 in the morning. Yesterday we stopped in and had both the tacos Al pastor (with pineapple) and tried a hurarche, which is sort of like a giant masa fry bread topped with taco toppings, lettuce, salsa, crema, and cotija. Both were awesome. I give this place 5 stars for their hand made tortillas alone. Well worth the stop if you are driving through. Beats most of the Seattle Taco trucks hands down. read more

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Mike P.

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Easily the best taco I have ever had. The tortillas were perfect. I ordered 4 ate them and went back for 2 more. I couldn't help myself. My wife had the burrito and said it was outstanding. Do yourself a favor, when your in the mood for real Mexican flavor in Yakima, stop and eat at Taco El Grannde read more

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Kimberly D.

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So yummy! Very clean, fast, friendly service. My kids got tacos and loved them. I had the enchiladas,so good. I definitely recommend this place. read more

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James R.

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That was a darn good taco. Think that will be my new grab-food-on-way-to-work joint if I have cash (no credit cards)

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Jennifer D.

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Yum!! My only regret with my order is that I got it to-go and it was so delicious I wanted more. I'll be back! read more

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Hayley J.

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This may have been the best burrito I've had in my life. The pork burrito, although huge, was not over filling with every component perfect: the fresh-made tortilla, the sublime pork, the cabbage, the rice, and sour cream all combined into perfection. read more

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Kathleen M.

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I live all the way out in Cowiche and I will drive all the way to this taco truck for my taco fix. This is how Mexican food should be! If you're not really a taco fan, never fear...the chicken torta is delicious as well. It's like a sandwich with marinated chicken, veggies, jalapenos, all on a toasted bun. Yum! read more

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Bob G.

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Surprisingly to me who was just passing through, I found Yakima has an awesome, vibrant Hispanic population and along with it wonderful food options. Taco El Grande rivals any taco truck on the West Coast. Great fresh made tacos with a nice salsa bar. The sopes and harachas are great too! Covered picnic tables make for an easy stop. read more

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Delicious!! Great homemade tortillas and delicious meat! The only downside was that they said they were out of a lot of the meat by the time we got there and it was only 4 on a Sunday. I had the tacos de lengua and cabeza and they were Delish! My husband had the torta de pollo and that was a huge piece of bread, but packed w/ tons of deliciousness as well! read more

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Definitely a hot spot as it was hoppin at 1pm on a Sunday. Sadly, we ordered burritos, I thought I was going to get homemade tortillas but that must be for tacos only. Sides were great and salsas were wonderful. Burrito was okay but not 4 stars and the 30 minute wait didn't help. Not bad but not amazing. read more

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Sue M.

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Best Mexican I've had. Chicken burrito was great, but tacos asada were out of this world. Great toppings (cabbage, cilantro, radishes) yummy salsas, and a friendly atmosphere amongst the picnic tables. read more

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Mandi L.

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Best Mexican food I've had in a long time! They have a great condiment bar full of toppings to make their great food even better! The food was great and the staff was friendly and helpful! read more

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Nancy K.

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Stopped for lunch on the recommendations of other reviewers. The house specialty is huaraches with your choice of meat. We each had one huarache and a taco with home made tortillas. Everything was delicious! The entire family seemed to be helping the truck so please tip generously. read more

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Dee K.

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Excellent tacos and tortillas. My son ordered a burrito and he couldn't even finish it it was so huge! I love their tacos, adobada is my favorite meat, son had the lengua and it was delish too. Highly recommend. They are very inexpensive and the people who work there are very kind. read more

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Jarod H.

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Best burrito and tortas in town! The green sauce has the perfect flavor and kick. You won't be disappointed.

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910 E Nob Hill Blvd
Yakima, WA 98901
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(509) 833-8835
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http://tacoelgrande.com

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Hours

What time does Taco El Grande open?

Taco El Grande opens at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Taco El Grande close?

Taco El Grande is closed on Monday and Tuesday.Taco El Grande closes at 5:00 PM on Wednesday and Thursday.Taco El Grande closes at 6:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.Taco El Grande closes at 5:30 PM on Sunday.

Mon-Tue ClosedWed-Thu 11:00 AM - 5:00 PMFri-Sat 11:00 AM - 6:00 PMSun 11:00 AM - 5:30 PM

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Does Taco El Grande take credit cards?

Yes, Taco El Grande takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Taco El Grande have catering options?

Yes, Taco El Grande does have catering options.

Does Taco El Grande serve alcohol?

No, Taco El Grande does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Taco El Grande allow dogs?

Yes, Taco El Grande allows dogs.

Does Taco El Grande have TVs?

No, Taco El Grande does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Taco El Grande have bike parking?

Yes, Taco El Grande has bike parking.

Does Taco El Grande have outdoor seating?

Yes, Taco El Grande has outdoor seating options.

Does Taco El Grande have parking?

Yes, Taco El Grande has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Validated Parking

Other Amenities

Is Taco El Grande wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Taco El Grande is wheelchair accessible.

Does Taco El Grande have free WiFi?

No, Taco El Grande does not have free WiFi.

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Enjoy our authentic tacos, stuffed with fresh local protein, and freshly homemade tortillas that nobody can resist. We have been consistently rated one of the best taco trucks in the Yakima Valley. For the last 20 years we have strived to provide the ultimate satisfaction; not only through food, but our service as well.

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Came on a lovely late spring day. We had our dog with us and they let us sit on the patio, which…read morewas nice. They even brought out an umbrella to keep us a bit shaded from the sun. They brought out refreshing cups of water, chips and 6 types of salsa, while we reviewed the menu. The "chips" are actually whole corn tortillas fried! So you use them whole or break them into chips yourself. My guess on the salsas are: salsa verde (tomatillo), avocado, pico de gallo, a smoky ancho, a citrusy habanero, and something else. They all had distinct flavors and a little light spice, but we wanted spicier. They brought out the "no way Jose" sauce and warned us it's their spiciest and it sneaks up on ya! We tried it and found it was not burning but quite nice. We drizzled this sauce all over our food. It was the most flavorful of the bunch. The menu is quite extensive, with everything from sopas to sopes, tortas to tacos, cocktails to desserts. We each got a plate of food, meaning the main entree comes with Mexican red rice and refried beans. I got the sopita (aka sope) with barbacoa and a fish taco and husband got a dipped torta (I forget the name) filled with adobada. The amount of food and meat was quite generous, the toppings (veggies) too. I really enjoyed my sope - it had the perfect crispy crust and I could taste the slightly sweet creamy taste of the masa. The barbacoa was not as flavorful as I thought it would be. It was more like stewed beef meat. It was fine but I was expecting really deep flavor. The fish taco seemed freshly grilled and was moist, but there was a bit of a "fishy" smell and flavor that kind of took over. Thankfully, the generous veggie toppings and fresh handmade corn tortilla and salsas helped mask the flavor. Have to hand it to them that those tortillas are really good! The Mexican rice was perfect. I haven't had that flavor and texture in Mexican rice in a while and thought that was well done. The refried beans were good but also had a flavor I couldn't place my finger on... My husband said everything was really good on his plate. His torta was massive! Really flavorful and stacked with things. The adobada was very tasty. I wish I ordered that meat instead of the barbacoa and fish. Overall pretty good Mexican food, generous portions, really sweet service. The interior is also really clean and nicely decorated. They have a small parking lot out back.

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2.7 mi

I had a very disappointing experience here. Had lunch, paid via credit card, left a 7.00 tip on a…read more$29.00 bill. 3 days later, my credit card card company sent me a text, asking if I meant to leave a 34% tip, for a total of $39.23!! I went to the restaurant. All the women were squirming and talking in Spanish, running around calling people. I asked if I could see the slip I signed. They told me they enter into the computer and throw it away!! That doesn't seem right, does it? In the end, the gal that served me said she made a mistake and gave me back the full $10.00 tip. You decide. Mistake or fraud? Worth it for $3.00 bucks??

First time being there, this is a very cute bar. The owner greeted us. She was very nice and…read moreknowledgeable. She brought us out complementary eggrolls for being our first time to try her food.. The tacos are very inexpensive three dollars apiece and they were excellent. I am a sucker for a real cheese. The liquid cheese on the nachos kind of threw me for a little bit, but it was delicious and definitely worth the money. I will definitely be back. This place is amazing for it being a brand new place I think everybody should go try it.

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Mercedes & Family

5.0

(23 reviews)

1.5 mi

Had lunch here today and it was great. The relleno, carne asasa tacos, tamales, and Norris tacos…read morewere all excellent. The strawberry again Fresca was a delight.

Really fantastic tacos!…read more We came here hoping for tamale but they didn't have any today. So I went for the carne asada tacos and wife had chicken enchiladas. Hard to decide which was better. The most flavorful chicken enchiladas in quite some time. The cheese was also nicely melted and not so greasy. Not sure how they elevated this so well but they did! The tortilla for the carne asada tacos, just wow. Tasted so good. Simple with meat onion and lime. They had a nice salsa to go with it. The fresh refried beans were also really nice. Cute storefront.

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3 tamales with beans no rice

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Mercedes restaurant storefront

Erik's - The Mercedes Kid

I was so happy when I walked in here. It smelled so good. I ordered a carne asada burrito to go and…read moreI ate my chile relleno plate there. It was so filling and delicious that I packed up half the relleno and a tortilla to go. The burrito was amazing even when reheated and eaten a couple hours later. I specifically really enjoyed their rice and beans, well flavored and cooked to perfection. They have a great salsa bar with 3 types of homemade salsas I preferred the green, all of them were each unique in flavor and spice. I will be sure to return next time I am passing through Yakima.

We had some amazing food here one afternoon when we pulled into town for the State track meet!…read more I had the honor huge burrito and asked if they'd add lettuce. It was delicious, and the salsa bar provided me some spice to take it to another level! My husband had the birria tacos combo. He thought they also were super flavorful! This is a super cute restaurant and the people who work there are super friendly and helpful! We will definitely be back...in fact, we came back the next day to have dinner, but they were closed. Too bad for us!

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Taco sauce/salsa bar!

Sopita plate and taco plate cravable!

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Taqueria Don Chepe’s

Taco truck that delivers what it's asked to - delicious tacos with juicy carnitas. Great portions…read moreand reasonably quick service. There is shaded patio seating.

Dear Los Primos, You're certainly not #2 to me! That veggie…read moreburrito totally hit the spot when passing through. It had just the right amount of crema and delicious rice, albeit a bit short on the veggies. My partner enjoyed the tacos, especially the carnitas. I added his jalapeños to my burrito. Thanks for accepting credit cards and for the receipt to use the bathroom at the laundromat. We will be back next time we swing through town! Liana

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Bebidas

Pollo ala planchada

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Taco truck with shaded patio seats

Tacos El Rey

All the paisas were there!…read more Tio's, tias, Abuelas... You know you're in good hands. You won't be disappointed!

Ordered 5 tacos of adobada and a chile relleno combo all for under 40 bucks, that sounds kind of…read moreexpensive for what you're ordering, but the serving sizes are actually pretty substantial, so a combo option for under 10 dollars is actually a really nice deal in this age of a 20/30 dollar dish. The meat in the tacos was good, seasoned well, there wasn't any gristle or huge chunks of fat which was nice. Salsas were self serve, and while not at all hot added some great extra flavor. Would definitely say the tacos are worth it. The chile relleno was also really good, I'd never had one before but it was cooked and fried well and the red sauce that covered it was tasty. The rice and beans were cooked nicely, nothing felt too heavy or too greasy. The rice and beans still tasted like rice and beans. Would definitely come here again.

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This place is lit

Carne asada, pollo, barbacoa tacos

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Tacos El Rey inside store.

Xochimilco Tequila Bar

You can't go wrong with this restaurant. Their food is excellent and I always measure a Mexican…read morerestaurant by their salsa and I'd love to take jars of that home with me. I usually get the carne asada burrito and it is seasoned so well and tastes so good. My wife usually gets the seafood burrito and she just loves it. And you can't go wrong with their margaritas. They are very tasty. The service is usually excellent and the ambiance is very homey and quiet. That's why I gave this a five star

Went to the terrace heights restaurant, it just opened a month or so ago. Service was good,…read moreatmosphere is a bit open warehouse like they need to make a bit more cozy, maybe put some shades on the upper windows? Food was meh, chicken in the enchiladas was tough and chewy, rice was also tough and beans were nothing to right home about. Tamale, could hardly find the beef filling. Had three or four bites and asked for the bill, not even worth sending back just to get the same thing on a second try. Sorry guys but we won't be back....

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Chicken mole

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Xochimilco Margarita w/shaker. Plenty of alcohol!

Don Cheo’s Mexican Restaurant

4.0

(42 reviews)

0.3 mi

Fast, efficient, and genuinely respectful service from start to finish!…read more And the salsa bar? Absolutely incredible. So many fresh, flavorful options that take everything to the next level. The all-meat burrito was packed, perfectly seasoned, and super satisfying, and the tacos were just as impressive--simple, delicious, and done right. Definitely a spot worth coming back to when needing something quick and delicious

Service, convenience, and taste get an A+ from us! A quick detour off the highway for a tasty…read morebreakfast burrito with amazing flavor and taste! Vibe is take out, but the flavor is homemade.

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Ay Caramba

The Mexican food here is reliably solid, starting with the complimentary salsa, Mexican curtido…read more(cabbage slaw), and chips--a great way to ease into the meal. The staff is friendly and efficient, which makes it an ideal spot for a relaxed lunch. The restaurant is medium sized with adequate parking out front, and if things get busy, there's plenty of overflow in the adjacent Fred Meyer lot. The restaurant is in the middle of the strip mall just north of Fred Meyer. My spouse ordered the Avocado Tostada, which was generously sized and clearly delicious--he ate more than usual. It came with rice and refried beans, both well prepared. I used to order the Cheese/Onion Enchilada plate, which includes two enchiladas plus rice and beans, and I'd always end up taking half home (never quite the same reheated). Since my appetite is smaller, I now ask for just one cheese/onion enchilada on its own. The staff never blinks at the request, and my husband happily shares a bit of his refried beans with me. My meal was perfection. Definitely worth checking out. It's not the most extraordinary Mexican food in the area, but it's always very good--better than we can make at home--and that's why we keep coming back.

Food came fast, hot waiter.. oh yes! I'll be back, place is clean and colorful. I always enjoy my…read moretime there.

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Ay carumba cooks

Quesadilla with quacamole/ sour cream. From the appetizer menu. HUGE serving.

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Caffe 11th Avenue

The place is very nice super nice servers and great ambience in general. Love their breakfast…read morefoods. I wish they had their pancake special more often but we're always down to try new stuff. Will be back again for sure

Really wanted to love this place as it's a transitional brunch spot in downtown Yakima that I've…read morebeen wanting to try during a visit 1. Long wait during brunch hour. Service was nice but it was hard to get things ordered and moving even after seated. This place was understaffed 2. Espresso drinks were not that good. I had coffee bean residual in my latte 3. The fried chicken sandwich was a major letdown. It was so dry and chewy Again, service was friendly but the food/coffee quality plus the long wait time was a bummer

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Bar Area

Caffé Cobb Salad

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House Made Quiche, Fruit and Granola Parfait, and Red Potatoes

White House Cafe

Amazing! This place is incredible! We stopped in for a quick lunch. I got the Caesar and my wife…read moregot the soup and sandwich combo (roast beef and star ravioli). Let me start by saying that the Caesar was probably the best Caesar I have ever had. I live a few hours away and think about that salad often. My wife loved the sandwich and soup, as well. Sadly we were too full to eat any dessert but they have a rotating dessert list and while we were there the strawberry cake looked insanely good. So good that every single table around us ended up getting at least one slice. I was jealous... What makes this place extra special (aside from the incredible food), are all the little touches that they add to their plates. Little heart-shaped ice cubes with blueberries, heart-shaped butter, and a full leaf of lettuce below the salad. I know it might not sound like much but it really shows the attention to detail. And, to top it off, the staff were simply amazing. They were attentive, friendly and really nice to chat with. This will be a main stop anytime we are in town.

Still awesome! I've posted plenty of reviews/updates and pics, but I wanted to add some pics of…read morethis wonderful desert we had there. Food still 10/10. Service still 10/10. Ambiance still 10/10. Always a go-to breakfast/lunch spot for us!

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The back porch. But don't you sit there! That's my spot! :-)

A serious bowl of oatmeal

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Nice Interior area

North Tacos

4.7

(9 reviews)

0.2 mi

I got the Special Burrito with chicken and underestimated how big it was. It's easily three meals!…read moreChicken was very tasty, and everything in the burrito worked together. Added a side of roasted jalapeno and it was done to perfection, and big portion as well. Person working the window was friendly. I did preorder online and told an estimated time to be ready. When I got to the window I told them I was here for pickup and was given a beeper for when it was ready. I don't know if maybe this was because the burrito comes with fries made fresh and so they don't make it before you get there. Need to come back for the birria

OMG YUMMMMM! Everything was so tasty and tasted fresh. I had a taco plate with an additional taco…read moreand the pepino limon chia drink. Pepino limon chia: so refreshing, loved this! Would definitely get again Taco plate: comes with three tacos, rice, and beans. Rice was super flavorful! My favorite tacos were surprisingly the pollo was so tasty and had a great marinade. I'm not usually a pollo fan, but I'd recommend it here. The birria was also flavor packed and spicy too Adobada torta: they pack the torta with so much meat. Great bread and added avocado. Recommend the torta also!

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Taco plate with an added fourth taco

Tacos with rice and beans

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Birria Quesatacos

Waffles Caffe

I'm in Yakima for a convention and decided to eat breakfast at Wafffle's Cafe…read more When I walked through the doors I saw a couple friends seated at the table. I wasn't expecting to see them and happily joined them for breakfast. I ordered a Country Omelette because of the white gravy that is layered on top of the eggs. I really wished I had taken a photo, but I was distracted by talking with my friends. While we were there our server apologized for delaying our order because someone else had ordered the challenge breakfast!! Personally, I think it was an effort to save money as the order came from a group of 4 adults and 1 child. I was not able to verify if my theory was right though because that group was in a different part of the restaurant. My friends and I enjoyed a pleasant breakfast with tasty food. My country omelette was cooked perfectly and I loved the gravy on top of the eggs.

This place is on point. They never disappoint. I've been coming here for years and I had their…read morechicken and waffles this morning. They do the chicken right. This place is so legit. I highly recommend.

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Outside - sign states "Voted Best Breakfast in Yakima"

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The Spice

4.7

(98 reviews)

2.2 mi

I had high hopes for this place, but the food was a bit disappointing. I ordered the paneer pakora…read moreand the food was not hot and the sauces were watered down. For my meal, I got the butter paneer and I got it spicy. It wasn't so much the heat, but lack of flavor that disappointed me. The garlic naan was good but didn't make up for the flavor. Service was excellent, the host knew all the returners. I'm sad this wasn't a hit.

It was my first time trying this place so I went safe but let me tell you, I will definitely be…read moreback to try alllll the things!! The server working was amazing. He was kind, knowledgeable and accommodating! He answered all the questions we had (the company I was with had never had Indian food). The ambiance was small, quiet and intimate. They have only 9 tables so call ahead if you are planning a bigger group. BUT they are in the process of expanding to a much bigger dining area!! Which will be much more accommodating!! The food was AMAZING. It was so delicious and perfectly cooked! I cannot wait to come back and try more delicious dishes! Definitely worth stopping in and giving them a try!

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