Wow, some of the best carne asada I've had in a long time with all the fixin's and at the low price of $8. Of course, on a paper plate, plastic fork and knive and on a stool in a bus. But, hey I was there for good Mexican food. If I wanted a nice place to sit, I could just pick it up in a plastic bag, take it home and put it on a plate. I like this place as a change from going to Ranch Bravo that's closer to me and see what's up on Rainier Blvd. It's good, you'll not be disappointed in this taco truck flair. read more

As far as I'm concerned, the taco bus cures everything. Depressed? Hungover? Stomach eating itself? Get some tacos! The carne asada tacos and shredded beef mulitas are muy delicioso and you can leave with a full belly for about $5. Taco bus, I pick you over taco bell any day. read more

There aren't too many taco trucks in Seattle, but if you want to try one, you gotta try this one! I gotta admit that this truck is pretty ghetto looking and it's in the middle of Rainier Ave...but it's amazing! I love their shredded beef here. I think it's better than their carne asada. I usually order a few tacos and maybe a mulita or two. Their chicken is tasty, too. And you gotta have it with the salsa. The salsa makes the tacos! read more

yelpers you have out done yourself with another great find, my wife who isnt an easy sell rated this higher then she rates Memos, the flavors are our of this world.their are many full serve establishments need to send their cooks here for lessons on flavor. Great value prices that make this hard to pass up.It was a kick to dine in the bus as it rained read more

This is my go-to taco truck in Seattle! It's looks pretty sketchy in an old school bus located in an empty parking lot, but this place makes the best Mexican food! They also just got a new paint job on the bus, so less sketchy now! We tend to stick with the classics here: street tacos and the wet burrito plate. They are delicious! I prefer the al pastor meat option the most and will get that in my tacos for a snack or go big with the burrito plate which comes with beans, rice, sour cream and guac. Can't go wrong with any of their menu items! read more

Bomb! They take phone orders! I've enjoyed all their food! Great portion and hoping the weather to chill the F out so we can try the sopa!

So Asadero has really good food. If you are looking for a traditional Mexican restaurant this is not the place for you. I'm a Mexican from the Lower Rio Grande in Texas and this place is not anywhere close to the food I would get there. That being said their food is still very delicious and their burrito with asadero meat is amazing. If you are looking for good food but not Mexican except in the name then look no further. I would highly recommend their burrito. read more

I usually take a moment to total up my order in my head because when they tell me what I owe, I figure they must have forgotten something. LOL I usually order tacos and a mulitas and I'm always surprised by how cheap it all is (especially since I sometimes take the doubled up taco tortillas apart to make more tacos!). Oh, and I LOVE avocado so if it isn't already on my order, I add it and it is always fresh and abundant. I have a Taco Truck near me that is ok but the bus is my favorite and since I typically work late into the evening, it is an easy yummie dinner for me to grab on my way home....especially since the Taco Bell nearby almost put my sister in the hospital with BAD food poisoning. YAY Taco Bus. I hope you never leave! read more

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I've gone to this food truck regularly and enjoyed it, so much so that my husband and I treated ourselves to tacos the day before we left on a big European vacation. You can probably tell where this story is going... 12 hours is a long flight but it feels so much longer when you've got food poisoning and are blowing chunks across a 6 square foot bathroom. How was the food in Amsterdam? I have no idea because we couldn't eat for like 3 days of the trip. I feel bad giving a negative review for a local small business that I've always enjoyed, but I won't risk going here again. read more

Hands down the best taco truck in the region. I'd post a pic or two but I ate the tacos and carne asada too fast. 10/10.

I LOVE this place. I probably come here 2-3 times a month. It is so affordable and delicious. I love getting their chimichanga especially because it comes with rice and beans. I always have left overs for the next day too! I hope it never leaves :) read more

Excellent tacos. Rough side of town, but delicious food. Go INTO the bus to order. Suuuuuper good cabeza tacos. The Carnitas tacos were great too. Very very fresh tortillas. read more

Good eats, quick service, perfect after little league games. Burritos are the most popular with our kids.

Holyyyyyy I've never had this great of tacos before... well I haven't gone to Mexico yet, but I'm pretty sure these are what they're supposed to taste like. Tacos El Gordo in SoCal is tied with this place now, and that's a much bigger chain! The tacos did take a while to cook, but it was sure worth the wait. I wish I got more! I got the adobada which is a must get!!!! I wish I got all adobada instead of carnitas too. It was so tasty. read more

I drove to this truck from West Seattle and wasn't disappointed. I got carnitas, adobada, and chicken tacos- both pork tacos were phenomenal. The carnitas were crispy and flavorful. I tried the green salsa available which was delicious, had a bit of spice which was nice. I also got a quesadilla which i could have done without. They put lettuce in their quesadillas, which I don't really like. All I need is the meat and cheese. read more

Delicious. Got chicken tacos and a veggie quesadilla to go. Everything was piping hot and prepared fresh. They gave a side of green and red hot sauce which were good. There's a small seating area out front and a parking lot. I would return! read more

Redefines hole in the wall by making it a hole in the bus. Having lived in Socal and Texas, these $2 tacos live up to my standards

Anything is good here. I love this place and it's my favorite joint to get Mexican food. Drooooooooooooooool. I always get three beef cheek tacos with a plain cheese quesadilla. It quenches my salty and cheesy obsession. Plus they always have a good selection of Jarritos. The portions are always ample and the service is always pleasant but down-to-business. They want their customers to order, get their grub, and mosey on their way. It's a great little taco truck in the Rainier Valley. I love going down here and always get the same, delicious food. I'm never disappointed. read more

What the hell!!11?!!1?? I used to be the only native English speaker on the bus. Last Friday I wasn't even the only blonde on the bus. Time for all you other blondes with your whiny-ass lactose intolerwhatever selves and your icky-picky kids to step off the bus. Gracias. Adios. read more

So.. I'd never taco truck'd it up until last night.. I KNOW!?? I cannot believe that I've gone 29.775 (according to Threadless.com) years without ever gettin' down with Mobile Mexican Food! Lucky for me, Miss Diana L. & Mini Hero live right nearby. BF had (and LOVED) his bean burrito- see Charlie-Pedia aka: his review, for the deets. I had the steak tacos and Mulitas. The Mullitas had cheese in them- DOH! I was not aware of this (I ordered via the pretty picture), but nevertheless, I picked away at them.. and they were delicious! Good, fast service and it was cheap as hell! I cannot wait to go back! It's good fun, gettin' sloppy with your tacos on a big ol' bus.. ?! err.. yeah. I highly recommend the truck. ;) read more

Oh taco bus. I drove by you a few times and was scared. You always seemed to be open, but you never seemed that busy. You're really on a bus. How good could you actually be? One day I ventured with a friend through your doors. I was skeptical of the scrunched seating. Would you just drive away with me on the bus? Did you even have a kitchen big enough to turn out good food? I didn't want to be too adventurous so I stuck to your carne asada tacos. They were small and came with two tortillas. Just the way I like them. There was meat, some sauce, and a bit of cilantro. No fancy stuff. Just the way they should be. I took those tacos home and ate them. My taste buds were so happy. A week later I was craving Mexican food again. No longer did I have to feel disappointed at the thought of another crappy Mexican food place in Seattle again. I knew where you were. I knew you'd be open and waiting for me. So I showed up. I tried your quesadilla. It was greasy and came with lettuce in it. It was good, but nothing compared to your tacos. I prefer the carne asada, but your pollo is good too! Oh taco bus, I love you, but I curse you. I cannot stay away. Your cash only policy makes me hunt for ATMs some nights. And the day I show up with a craving and you're closed, I know my heart will break. read more

* A new twist on the standard taco truck * OK, I've complained in the past that I wish we had taco trucks in Vancouver. Scratch that. I have a new desire. I want a taco bus! This is an old converted school bus. The front half is a full-on taco truck kitchen. The back half is diner style counter seating - including a TV playing telenovelas! Very cool concept. The birria (lamb) taco was wonderful. The meat was so tender, well spiced, and balanced nicely with the heat of the salsa. They offer a selection of additional toppings to help yourself to like Mexican pickles, radish, and of course lime to squeeze. Delicious! The lengua (tongue) taco was also very good. The meat was nice and tender as well. It could have used a little more seasoning, but the salsa more than made up for it. My only complaint is that the tortillas are not made fresh - but they were heated up on the griddle and worked pretty well. What a great concept! Now just drive it across the border to Vancouver please! read more

"Hey Will, so... have you been to the Taco Bus yet?" I have heard this now no less than twenty times. Mostly from Naurry. The first 8 times or so the answer was no. The next 6 were yes, but he forgot because he was drinking. And after that it was all fun and games. Kind of like eating here. Ok, not really fun and games. Unless you count eating tacos in a bus fun and games. I haven't decided. What I have decided is that this is a pretty killer place to grab lunch. For a few bucks you can get a carnitas taco or three, with pico de gallo, and pile on radishes and jalapeños to your heart's content. Get here right before 12 or after 2, because there is a lunch rush that results in a line and a wait. So glad this place is right in my back yard. Ok, not literally, that would make me a very tubby guy. read more

3 spicy pork tacos for $3.27 and you can eat them on a bus or you can eat them outside a bus or you can eat them in your car or you eat them in a box or you can eat them with a fox if you like. Limes, radishes and carrots with jalapenos were readily available for me to add to my taco bus eating experience. Tacos were stuffed full of meat and the onions and cilantro were fresh and plentiful. Together everything was very flavorful but the spicy pork was not really all that spicy, delicious but not spicy, though the salsa was tasty. I got them all over myself so they must be good right? read more

This is DEFINITELY the coolest bus I'VE ever been on. Well, there was this one interesting Greyhound experience...no, this one is still better. Yes, it was a bit of a drive to get to this place. Yes, it's in the ghetto (don't tell me it's not - there was an abandoned couch with graffiti on it in the same lot). Yes, it was freezing cold inside. Yes, it was kinda scummy and had weird Mexican advertisements all over. BUT, that doesn't matter. Because you know what? The food was good and cheap. To me, nothing beats authentic Mexican food and this place is DEFINITELY authentic - their Coke (uh, Coca-Cola) even comes FROM Mexico! Sure, it's nothing fancy, but it beats the hell out of the Bell! read more

If I could give this place six stars I would. There are a handful of decent Mexican resaurants in the immediate Seattle area, and with the exception of La Carta de Oaxaca (which is all the way out in Ballard), this little bus puts them all to shame. Holy crap, the food here is good. I used to have a roommate a couple of years back who sang this place's praises on a weekly basis. This SoCal native, hispanic man's man knew his shit in the arena of Mexican food. I would always somehow miss the occasional opportunity to ride out there with him and he'd come home, every time, all happy and sleepy-eyed and just begging to be kicked in the stomach. So when I moved out to Columbia City, I knew my day had finally come. What a day it was!! I took one bite of my chicken taco and kind of lost my mind. When I woke up, two tacos later, I was ready to hop in the car and go get some more. Can't say I generally feel that way about Mexican food. I like it, but, dude. Every day, on my way to work, I look wistfully out the city bus window, drooling on myself, wishing I were on that bus instead..... read more

After driving past the bus for a couple few years now and wanting to stop and try, I made a diliberate trip out today. I have to say that I just got tacos, will have to go back and give the mulitas and sopitos a try, maybe that will inspire me to change my rating. I was happy with my food for sure - nothing to complain about and the price was right. The reason for four stars when all of yelp is raining down the Milky Way on this place? I waited 25 minutes for three tacos. Yeah, lunch on a sunny day can be a bit of a challenge here. I wound up behind several humungo orders and baked in the sun while I waited. I have never actually experienced a wait with mobile Mexican dining - so I was a little peeved. There has to be a better system and when they find it I will be happy to bestow the 5th, and clearly most deserved star. Maybe I will cruise by on my way home and get a Mulita...and maybe a torta, and a little pozole...and for sure a Jarritos.... read more

Yay for the taco bus! So I have only eaten here once.. but it was totally good. Not pretty, cozy, romantic, or extremely inviting. But the food is good and they have coke in glass bottles. =) read more

i abso-effing-lutely LOVE this taco bus!!! living in hawaii, i don't have the privilege of eating super authentic mexican food so this is seriously a treat. and the fact that there's seating in the bus makes the experience all the greater :) i had the spicy pork tacos which had a little kick, but still were so delicious. they also have a salsa-ish hot sauce to add more flavor. the number one comes with five and no joke, i ate all five in one sitting. i could've eaten more if i had more time. luckily, my friend doesn't like avocado so i got to add some of that to my tacos. this really is the perfect snack or meal. i'll be back for you again, taco bus!!! to try everything else on the menu!!! read more

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5 stars for a Taco Truck?? HELLS YES! When you visit this truck make sure you get plenty of the pickled veggies just to the right of where you order. Go ahead, grab a little baggie, and fill er up while you are waiting on your burrito. If you are like me, you will have most of it gone by the time your food comes up. The Burrito is my Favorite. I think it's only $4.50 and it is pretty big. Definitely not the biggest I have gotten from a taco truck, but for sure the tastiest! I like the Asada Burrito. So much in fact, I have been back twice and I haven't been able to deviate from this delish beast. So yeah, I'm handing out a five star just for the Burrito and Picked veg. I look forward to trying other stuff on the menu... Although an Asada Burrito sounds pretty damn good right now! read more

If my schoolbus had served delicious mexican food like this I would have liked school a whole lot more. I'm not sure there's anything more cool than sitting in the converted bus eating Pozole and tacos on a rainy seattle day. There's not a thing on this menu that I've tried that I haven't liked. The Carne Asada tacos are delicious but so are the soups, quesadillas and Sopitos. read more

one word: FOODGASMIC!!! This is the kind of place a "foodie" should take their love interests to. If they don't like it, dump their behinds and move on: (s)he is not right for you read more

I was having a particularly lonely day in Seattle, when my friend called me up to do some running around (hooray for Target!). After the Target jaunt, he suggested, as he's forwarded these reviews to me before, that we check out the taco bus. Keeping our eyes peeled driving down Rainier, I can see how it would've been easy to miss...but we didn't. We pulled right in and sauntered up to the bus. It was sort of busy when we got there, but got busier afterwards so the inside of the bus was pretty crowded and kinda warm...you know, since they do all the cooking in there. I had a chicken taco and a beef taco. Vaguely reminded me of one of my favorite taquerias at home with the seasonings and the freshly squeezed lime. My friend opted to try the beef cheek taco and some fallback tacos. He said he probably wouldn't order the beef cheek again, but just had to try it. I don't think he was disappointed, either. Abridged version, it's dirt cheap, the food is tasty (I'm going to have to try quesadillas or something else next time), the atmosphere is interesting...but in a good way. Taco Bus = The cure for my loneliness. read more

This place is absolutely amazing. My aunt was in town and she pulled over and said she NEEDED to try it. She then proceeded to interview all the people inside to ask them if it was good while I checked yelp. There were SO many amazing reviews so I ordered some bean tacos and they were the best ever! I love this place. Get 2 tacos and a mexican coke. It'll only cost you $4.05. read more

Tacos El Asadero! A taco truck that is a must and not a bust! This place simply is one of the greater taco trucks out there, they do not disappoint and WILL satisfy your craving for Authentic Mexican food. If its your first time eating here you may wanna take a baby step and start yourself off with a Carne Asada taco or one of my favorites the beef tongue taco ^__^ When ever I'm in the Rainier Valley area and craving Mexican food this place definitely satisfies that craving. Oh and the burritos are pretty damn big and will fill you up! This place is cash only BTW. read more

I love taco trucks. I mean I love cheap good food :) this is exactly what it is. I had five tacos with five different types of meat. They are all delicious! (wow, i just found this unfinished review from months ago!) I've been back to el asadero many time during the months worked in a nearby hospital this past year. I got say that I'm still very much impressed with the food there. Good mexican food to me means good fresh ingredients, delicious (and unique) flavor, lots of sauce (be salsa or chili sauce), and good pickled jalapenos/carrots. This place has it all. I often compare this place to Rancho Bravo which is another one of my favorite taco truck places in Seattle. El Asadero is cheaper and is just as good. Since I live in cap hill, rancho bravo happens to be a lot more convenient to get to when I'm hungry for mexican food. Only if live in beacon hill... read more

This taco wagon seemed like a great addition to the neighborhood when it showed up in 2002. It's authentic enough as Mexican food goes, but it's not that great and my Mexican family will not eat here. I'm amazed at all the 4 and 5 star ratings in Yelp for this place. I don't get it! read more

Ah ha, hush that fuss Everybody move to the back of the bus Do you wanna bump and slump with us We the type of people make the club get crunk -Outkast I always get the mulitas, but I've had the tacos too and they are BOMB (shall I quote Bombs Over Baghdad). I like to order a bottle of Jarritos with my mulitas--tamarindo. Mmm... I've been to the truck in Northgate, and someday I'll make it to the truck in Ballard, my new home. So far, this is my favorite Taco Bus, Truck, Shack, etc of all time. read more

If you want mexican eatins, pull over and get on the bus, Gus! I haven't yet tried the mulitas people are touting, but I can speak for their tacos and tortas, which are exelente y sabroso. Yes, and it's a value!!!!! Here's what I say to anyone who is CHOOSING: Qdoba, Baja fresh, Taco Bell, Taco Del Mar, etc. etc. over taco trucks, 'you don't know what you're doing, Jack-save some money and get some real grub at a taco truck/bus!" Interesting: most of the people yelping about this place are like me, white-looks like they' (taco trucks) are catching on! I know a lot of white people who have never tried a taco stand are hesitant and even scared to eat at one. "Is it safe? Will I get mugged?" Blah, blah! Get your pasty butt over there and try it, and quit whining! read more

I'm really not sure how you can go wrong here. Ron and I came here for lunch a while back and my stomach started acting like a gymnastics star before I stepped a foot into the bus!! Deliciouso!! I know that's not a word, I'm making it up because real words can't describe the tastiness that this bus produces. Ok, it's not ALL that and a can of beans but it's pretty darn good and cheap. I've been back a few times and I encourage you to be adventurous with your meal selection. Really, you will be absolutely surprised at the lack of ability to dislike whatever option you choose! read more