Absolutely loved the papa asada, which felt like a Mexican remix of shepard's pie. It's a baked potato (with layers of crema, cheese at the bottom) topped with their signature red sauce, cabbage, onion, and of course the finely chopped, smokey carne asada. The tomato sauce, like many reviews have noted, is more like a marinara than a salsa. It works really well with this particular dish. At first, digging into it, I didn't think much. But when I scooped the potatoes, which absorb a lot of the flavor and fat of the cheese, and piled on some of the tender, otherwise somewhat underseasoned but nicely charred carne asada, the flavors melded in absolutely heaven! The carne asada managed to be juicy and tender, despite being finely chopped. Again, this shepard's pie type of dish really takes advantage of mixing together all the finely chopped ingredients. I highly recommend getting this if you're going to visit! The lime wedge and salsas feel essential too. I don't know how I feel about packaged salsas - the green and dark sauce were both delicious and maybe packaging it seals the freshness. But I guess if they're going for ultra fast prep and scale it makes sense. The dark sauce is smokey, like a less sweet and deeper version of mole. The choco chip and almond cookie is also excellent. It's very sweet, and the edges caramelize and are crispy due to the amount of sugar. But it's a decently balanced cookie and loved the almonds in it. read more

I had sky high expectations with their history as a food stand and a tiny menu: carne asada in 3 different form factors. The restaurant has a cute seating area and you order at kiosks before seating and bussing your own table. Arrived a bit after 1PM on a Saturday and there were only a few other parties seated with most of the tables available. Vampiro: So I quite liked the crunch the tortilla got / maintained even with the very generous mountain of meat piled on top of it. Unfortunately, I just wasn't that big of a fan of the meat itself; it was very tender, but I want almost a smoky crust on my carne asada and this was diced so finely that it optimized for a overly soft texture. Their red sauce also felt underseasoned / a little watery. read more

Tacos Cometa - Vampiro - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

i didn't get to try this place as a taco stand by cal anderson, so the brick-and-mortar on broadway is my first impression. the inside is pretty minimalist. there's no waiter service or anything, you order at an ipad and wait. it seems more like a grab-and-go place; it's open late, too. but even when dining in, everything is served on single-use plates with single-use utensils or in single-use cups or in plastic packets which is... a choice, especially in the big '26. but what i really wanna talk about is the prices. they're whack! the vegetarian options are somehow more expensive than the meat options? $5.95 for a single taco? i will say, the quesadilla is a decent deal, less than $12 and it's at least jam-packed. but, according to old pictures i've seen of the stand, the tacos used to be $4. that's a very big hike, especially for one taco. i know there is a difference between running a stand and a restaurant, but surely there has to be somewhere else they can save costs? maybe stop with all the single use items... i don't know if i'll be coming back. i'll probably hit up one of the many stands around the block next time i need tacos. ‍ --- no voy este lugar cuando estaba un puesto callejero cerca de cal anderson, entonces el local físico en broadway es mi primera impresión. el interior es muy minimalista. no hay servicio ni nada; pides al un ipad y esperas. este lugar es más para comprar-y-llevar; además, cierran tarde. pero incluso cuando para tomando, todo se sirve en platos desechables con cubiertos desechables, o en vasos desechables, o en bolsas de plástico, lo cual es... una decisión cuestionable, especialmente en el '26 grande. pero quiero hablar mucho es de los precios. ¡son una locura! ¿cómo es posible que la opción vegetal sean más costas que la de carne? ¿$5.95 por un solo taco? eso sí, la quesadilla solo es la opción razonable: cuesta menos de $12 y, al menos, viene bien repleta. yo vi fotos antiguas del puesto original, los tacos costaba $4. es un cambio muy enorme, especialmente por un solo taco. entiendo que hay una diferencia entre gestionar un puesto callejero y un restaurante físico, pero ¿seguro que hay otras formas de ahorrar dinero? quizás empezando por dejar de usar tantos desechables... no sé si volveré. puedo ir al otros puestos callejeros en el barrio si quiero tacos en la noche tarde. ‍ read more

Tacos Cometa - Quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Flavor town. Got the quesadilla and it was delicious. Great location, near all the spots on cap hill. My absolute only wish would be a bit more cheese to hold all the meat in better :) but it's very satisfying the way it is!! read more

Tacos Cometa - Quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Finally made it to Tacos Cometa a friend wanted to visit the brick and mortar that recently opened and invited me. Went after work on Thursday and got there about 5:15pm. I had a dish by them at a fundraiser for Project Feast it was a delicious verde chicken dish with rice. We went with the "The Perfect Order", which includes: one each of a taco, quesadilla & vampiro and added one taco, along with their brown butter Nutella cookie, an Agua de Jamaica (I love hibiscus) and Agua de Cebada. Now I can finally say I had their tacos!! Enjoyed the flavors, texture and salsas!!Splitting the Nutella cookie was a nice way to end the meal! The space is cute and set up well for storage and seating. I didn't place the order so didn't really have any interaction with ordering. But the food came out quickly and was delicious. read more

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Came in the evening around 9pm on Friday night. I thought it was interesting that they omitted cilantro and tomato, instead opting for tomato sauce to top the tacos. They cut the onion real small, so the inside of the tacos were more integrated together. Their only meat option is carne asada. As a pork girlie, I was surprised but it was still good. I really liked the vampiro - the taco shell was hard and crunchy, and there was a good amount of melted cheese inside. The cookie was also good, and I was surprised to see whole almonds inside. They were cooked together though, so it wasn't too hard. The texture of the cookie was soft and moist. I would come back again - especially for late night eats since it's open till 2am! read more

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We found this newly opened taco shop on Capitol Hill over the weekend, walking past it on the way to the light rail station. It's a really intriguing shop, with a tiny menu and only a single meat selection. That's a really great sign - it shows the owners really care about perfecting a particular dish, much like the hawker stands found throughout Asia. Unfortunately we had just eaten dinner and couldn't stomach another bite! I returned a couple of days later for lunch. Unlike the weekend evening, it wasn't too crowded with only 5 or 6 customers inside in a space with enough chairs to sit 40+ guests. I ordered on the kiosk and less than ten minutes later, my food was ready. All meals are served with a slice of raw cucumber, a lime wedge, and two types of salsa, packaged in sealed plastic bags. Taco ($5.95) - Two small corn tortillas lie underneath a massive mound of carne asada and vegetables. The asada, chopped fresh to order, arrives tender and full of beefy flavor. It's seasoned well, and is stripped of all fatty and gristly parts, making for an easy eating experience. The meat is not particularly charred, but it is somewhat smoky; plenty of mesquite bags on the side of the eating area show the amount of charcoal they go through regularly. The beef is first topped with an extremely finely chopped (perhaps done in a food processor?) mixture of cabbage and red onion. Apparently this, along with the watery tomato sauce on top, is one of the hallmarks of Sinaloan-style tacos. In other taco styles, veggies are diced rather than finely chopped to add some texture to the meal. In this case, everything included is the same tender texture with nothing to really delight the palette. There's then a red tomato salsa slathered on top. The salsa isn't a fresh one that I expected - instead it's cooked down, more like a tomato sauce than fresh pico de gallo, yet acidic enough that I originally thought the veggies were slightly pickled. They pack the taco with so much filling that simply trying to lift the taco up causes a mound of ingredients to drop out. I wish they had utensils around, as I found myself furiously picking up bits of leftover veggies and meat with my fingers after finishing the taco. The taco is served lukewarm and I'm not entirely sure why. Perhaps they spend too much time chopping up the meat and assembling, which combined with the cold toppings makes a room temperature meal. (4/5) Vampiro ($7.95) - The vampiro, another Sinaloan specialty, is exactly the same as the taco, except they add tons of cheese in between the two corn tortillas, then griddle it on the flat top adding a somewhat baked crunch to the dish, compared to the taco which doesn't have any crunch at all. (4/5) After leaving, I did some more research. Tacos Cometa was originally a taco stand that got popular enough to warrant expansion to a full fledged restaurant. While I have never been to the original stand, I did look at some photos from other reviews. Tacos used to be $4 and Vampiros $5 just before they moved! Oomph that 50% increase in prices! Overalls Tacos Cometa serves some good grub. But man, I remember just a couple of years ago eating dollar tacos on Taco Tuesdays... Bathrooms - Larger ones with multiple stalls read more

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After reading about this spot in the Seattle Times a couple of weeks ago (they rarely steer us wrong), we decided to check it out today - and were pleasantly surprised to find no line. We fully expected a wait! While ordering was quick, the food did take a bit of time to come out. The menu is simple: carne asada is the only meat option, and for vegetarians or vegans, they currently offer mushrooms. But honestly, that narrow focus seems to work in their favor :: they've clearly perfected what they do. The carne asada is thinly chopped, nicely grilled, and has an incredible smoky flavor that really sets it apart. It's topped with cabbage, onions, and a tomato-based sauce that brings everything together. We also tried the Vampiro version, which comes on a grilled, cheesy tortilla. It was tasty, but didn't travel especially well as part of our to-go order. For the extra couple of dollars, we didn't find it quite as worth it this time - but if we were dining in, we'd absolutely give it another shot. They offer two sauces: a red and a green. Both are packed with flavor. The red starts off mild, almost deceivingly so, before building into a definite kick. The green sauce leans more tomatillo-forward and is milder, but just as enjoyable. And of course, we couldn't skip dessert. The brown butter Nutella sea salt cookie completely wowed us on the first bite - crispy edges, rich buttery flavor, just so good. We decided to warm it up for about 30 seconds, and that took it to another level. The brown butter, melty Nutella, whole hazelnuts, and sea salt came together like a perfect little symphony an ideal way to end our meal. Looking forward to going back and trying more! read more

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Just tried this spot the other day and it was amazing! I had never tried a vampire before but it was like the perfect combination of a taco and a sope, they absolutely loaded it with cheese and meat. The horchata was alright but THE COOKIE was amazing!! Definitely will be going back. read more

Tacos Cometa - Varna asada vampiros - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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These are some unique but very delicious tacos full of meat and very filling. I had a Vampiro and a regular taco and I could barely eat them all. The location was easy to find and the employee's were so kind they even gave us a free cookie that was yummy. I would highly recommend Tacos Cometa if you are looking for an authentic Mexican taco. read more

The flavor within these tacos are phenomenal! The two sauces that's accompany are amazing as well! I wish there were more protein options but nonetheless fully worth the experience. The team is friendly and service is speedy and easy. read more

Tacos Cometa - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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can i give this place more than 5 stars? ive had quite a few tacos, but dare i say this is the Best Taco ive had in seattle and maybe in My Life! they only have one thing on the menu (three ways, taco or crispy taco or quesadilla) and they do it so so well! the carne asada is so incredibly flavorful, smoky, not dry or tough! all the ingredients are chopped up finely in uniform pieces, it almost looks like fine dining. it comes with two salsas, a red and a green, both definitely pack a punch, the green one was my favorite. it came with a lime and cucumber, which i thought was kinda funny but turned out to be a wonderful palate cleanser. and let me emphasize, do NOT sleep on that nutella hazelnut cookie. oh my god. i thought it was such a weird addition to their menu but no, i was sorely mistaken. its just as good as their taco and the perfect finishing touch to the meal. the edges were crispy and caramelly, theres big pieces of whole hazelnut throughout, the center had a big dollop of nutella, and on top a sprinkle of maldon salt. just wow. read more

Tacos Cometa - vampiro - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I have to start off by saying the tacos are the best that I've had my whole life living here in Washington. The flavor brought me back to a family trip that I took to El Fuerte, Sinaloa where my father took my family to a street full of taco stands. The smell and the taste, the flavor of the mesquite cooked carne asada are definitely an authentic regional flavor of Mexico that is hard to find in Seattle. Great service read more

Tacos Cometa - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Caught the light rail up to Capitol Hill and walked SB on Broadway. It was a busy place after work. They had kiosks but I walked past them and went straight to the counter. You just never know when you'll get to interact with the owner(s). It makes the dining experience more memorable. Friendly helpful service. I ordered a taco and a quesadilla. Both were really good. Effort and skill was put into food prep. I liked the cucumber slice as a palate cleanser. Good music. I like interior design. It's a good use of space. Front of house is bright and clean. They have booths and counter seating. I'm glad they're on Capitol Hill. Tacos Chukis has a worthy competitor. I'm sure students from Seattle U and Seattle Central will visit this taco shop. It's pretty easy to get here as it's near the light rail station, the First Hill Streetcar, and regional bus stops. Make sure you check their hours of operation before you visit. read more

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One of the best tacos I've ever had -- period. This little hole-in-the-wall stand only runs Fridays and Saturdays from 6-11pm, but it's so worth planning around. The meat is made to order -- you literally watch them grill it fresh, throw it on a wooden block, and go at it with a cleaver. It adds a whole extra layer to the experience. The tacos are loaded, super flavorful, and they don't skimp on anything. High-quality meat, great seasoning, and every bite hits. It's still pretty under-the-radar, but word's starting to get out. I'm excited to bring my friends here. Definitely worth trying. read more

Tacos Cometa - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This restaurant just opened! It's on the corner of Broadway and Pine. The tacos are unbelievable and they serve just three things - either a taco, quesadilla, or a toastada with carne asada. Comes with a cucumber and two salsas. Can't recommend this new restaurant's enough. The only feedback I would give is have a salsa bar out instead of serving the salsas in premade baggies. Feels like a waste of plastic. read more

Tacos Cometa - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The customer service here from the owner was nice. You don't really interact with staff much here because you order at a kiosk. The space is a decent size with plenty enough seating. The tacos and horchata drink here were super delicious! Overall, I'd recommend this fast food place for Mexican food if you're ever on Capitol Hill and I'd definitely come back here again! read more

Tacos Cometa - Carne asada tacos - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Really really good!! Coming from Mexico this really hit the spot as you can taste the charcoal in the meat which is really good.

Amazing, warm enthusiastic staff. Fabulous, tasty food! The asada is moist with the perfect amount of flavor. It comes with two homemade sauces: green which is about a 2/5 spicey and has a complex flavor palette that even this spice wimp enjoyed and a darker sauce that was about a 3.5/5 also with flavor in addition to spiciness. I had the vampiro and the tostada. Both had a very generous serving of carne asada. Great value for the amount of meat. Get over there before it becomes better known and the line grows. We WILL be back! read more

Friendly staff, clean, simple decor and deliciously spicy tacos! The tomato sauce is gangbusters!

The tacos are good. They're flavorful, spicy, and the meat is finely chopped, almost like ground meat, and they pile it on. It's not a usual tacos but still good. However, there is no salsa bar. I like to drench my tacos in sauce and lime, so that was disappointing. It's also pretty expensive at almost 6 dollars each. I like the retro vibe of the place as well. read more

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Los mejores tacos que e probado en Estados Unidos en 22 años la verdad que sabrosa 100% recomendados buen servicio nomas una cosa les faltó unas sebollitas asadas pero woooo que buenos gracias read more

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5 stars for service and value, 3.5 stars for food. I've walked this taco stand on Pine on the south side of Cal Anderson a bunch of times on weekend evenings, and finally stopped to try out their tacos today. They grill the meat right there, and chop up the meat and assemble the tacos to order. Each taco comes on a double tortilla, super stuffed with chopped meat and a very finely diced mixture of raw onion, tomato, and cabbage. Each order comes with a small cup of salsa verde and a spicier salsa roja, a small piece of cucumber, and a lime. Ordering is easy and all the guys working the stand are super nice. The value is really good, $4 per taco when they're this stuffed is very reasonable. The meat has a nice smoky flavor and is overall only lightly seasoned. I liked the vegetables on top, but they were diced a bit too finely for my taste -- when the vegetables are chopped that small, it doesn't really add the fresh crunchy texture that I desire. The salsas are good, and the red one definitely brings the heat, and note that these are also lightly seasoned. I did get a couple gristly pieces of meat, but overall the meat was really nice. Overall, really nice, fast and convenient with a wonderful grilled aroma, but I think underseasoned and with less variety of texture than I prefer. read more

This is from Sat (1/24/26). Their tent was set up across from Molly Moon next to the south side of Cal Anderson Park. The meat was tender and the salsa provided on the side has so much flavor and a nice amount of heat. Really enjoyed the taco and vampiro. (Generous amount of meat and toppings) They also had a brown butter cookie that was so fabulous. Next weekend is their last pop up weekend. Next we all have to wait for their brick and mortar opening mid-March. read more

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It's fine but at $6 a taco it's not really anything other than a snack once and awhile. The taco was not as big or as filled as others have reported. It was basically three big bites. The quality was fine but I don't understand not having a salsa bar and serving the guac in a plastic bag. It didn't add anything to the appearance of the plate and detracted instead. Like 90% of ethnic spots non asian in Seattle, if this was in a different city it would be a bog standard taco spot, without much hype, and probably about 30% cheaper, although I understand the tough restaurant environment here, and they pass on costs -- it just doesn't add up for consumers. read more

Arguably the BEST carne asada you'll get in Seattle. Everything on the menu is delicious, including the cookies! The Gastelum brothers are the nicest guys on Earth,, all in all, a must eat while in Seattle! read more

Love the asada. I dislike the wasteful plastic-packaged salsa. That is SO much plastic in the trash, and obvs the sauce is going to have plastic bits in it after you struggle to rip open the packet. WHY did the management choose this eco disaster? Why not have large pitchers of the salsa so everyone can pour their own sauce onto their plate, or bottles or a similar system. The excess plastic at this place is just grotesque. read more

As a southern california native I have been searching for a good taco in Seattle for the past 3 years. I always thought a truly high quality delicious taco place was a huge missing niche in the Seattle food scene. Well, Tacos Cometa has finally arrived. This is by far the best taco I've had in the greater seattle area and would even be a notable stop if located in LA. I tried the taco and the vampiro, both were excellent. While the $6 price point for a single taco is eye-watering, once you taste the quality and see the portion size (very generous with meat portion), then you will see it is pretty much on par with most price points offerred in capitol hill. The carne asada is served as a large mound of fine chopped beef on a street-taco sized tortilla filled edge to edge. Though I would say larger tortillas would go a long way in giving the appearance of more food for your dollar. I would say 3 tacos would be enough to satisfy an average size person who is hungry but not starving, so $18 for a full meal is pretty on par with other restaurants in Seattle. Eating out is just expensive in Seattle, so I don't hold it against them. The ambience is awesome, the interior style is reminiscent of taqueros I have visited in Mexico. I am writing this review as I hope so much that this place succeeds and is able to stay in business. A truly great taco has arrived in Seattle and I hope this is only the beginning of a growing and improving mexican food scene in Seattle. Definitely visit and tell your friends! read more

The food is delicious, every ingredient is high quality. I like the service and it was a very reasonable wait. That being said, 6$/taco is honestly overpriced, yes they don't skimp on anything but it's not enough extra to justify nearly 2 dollars more vs the stand. I understand the rent is very high so it makes more sense, but it is rough. Either way everything else is very very worth it, if you're ok with 6$ tacos absolutely go here it's just not affordable for everyone to get a full belly (I need 4 for example) read more

The best tacos in seattle! So delicious, super friendly staff as well, highly recommended!

Their carne asada tacos are the best i've had in Seattle. Also try their agua frescas, they're excellent!

Saw this spot on TikTok and wanted to give it a go, and went on Friday around 7:45. Ordering is done on the Kiosk (no line when I went) and the prices are steep - $6 for one tiny taco: two tortillas, heap of diced carne, and salsa in bags. The tacos were warm-ish, not sure why. The salsas were okay and were missing seasoning or could've been an older batch. I ordered a quesadilla (decent) and tacos (meh), which came with a piece of pepino. Le faltó un chile asado fosho. I skipped out on the $6 agua frescas - they were on the margarita rotators. As for the ambience, it's very cute, CLEAN and has a few booths to sit. I think this place has potential but for now, will stick with Carmelo's down the road. read more

So so good. Carne asada gets a bad rep for being overcooked but their meat was very tender. They really pack the meat on which is great considering the price point. Could use slightly more seasoning but salsas definitely made up for that. Glad they have a brick and mortar location. Will definitely be coming back on the regular read more

Best taco stand in Seattle. I went twice in the same night. Can't wait for their brick and mortar restaurant to open!

Definitely the best taco I've had! The owners are also very nice and friendly. Highly recommend