Tacos El Rey

4.1 (108 reviews)

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Shayla T.

The sauce here is so good (especially the orange bottle one) I love spicy so the sauce does not disappoint. Staff is always so friendly. I personally like tripas and lengua in my tacos and I think it was well done here!

Oriana C.

Tacos were bomb, home made tortillas 5/5 Chicken flautas 4/5 Carne asada sopes 5/5 Súper burrito 5/5.. fresh agua drinks were bomb!! The service was great, we went late and they were cleaning half of the restaurant & there wasn't much seating. I'd come back :)

Ara M.

Very clean restaurant, service was good. I ordered fish tacos they were just oh k, not your typical breaded fish taco. They were tilapia fish grilled on homemade tortillas. The menudo was good. They do serve fresh tortillas. Normal Mexican tasting food. Will return in the future to try other food options.

Generous Y.

We were told these were the best tacos in Yakima so after a 3.5 hour drive, it's only fair we come here. Not the best I've had, but they're pretty good. When I first saw the prices, I was disappointed but the size of the tacos are fair for the price point though I enjoy the small, cheap tacos from bundle deals. They do give a generous amount of meat too. Though, a burrito is roughly 3 tacos so value wise, the burritos a great deal. Asada Tacos - get the asada on anything! Their steak is great, tender meat. Tacos themselves are again, fairly large. Four is a very solid amount for a meal. One hundred percent get the asada over other meats. Use provided sauces for more flavor if needed. Adobada Tacos - the adobada is extra juicy as it's a marinated meat but the one here also packs a slight kick. Not a substantial spiciness, but it's sort of there as extra flavor, especially if you don't want to add more sauce yourself. Asada Burrito - like the tacos, there's a good amount of meat. Also in the burrito is rice and beans but I would say meat makes up half the burrito. More filling than a few tacos, but that makes sense. Snag this for a cheaper but filling meal.

Jack C.

Strong 4.5 and they get that extra star bc the amount of food was beyond what was needed! Great tasting. Hi Ken and the cilantro was fresh and strong. Food was quick to arrive and hot! Glad we stopped by for lunch!

Robert F.

Food is great Ambiance great Service is really bad, waited 25 minutes for 3 tacos I always call to place the order before so it's ready to pick up but the NEVER pick up the phone, they are really bad on picking up the phone Tacos are good but if you are in a rush forget about this place This is my last time I will come here.

Kassandra S.

This place is so good! There's a Taco & sope special with rice and beans for less than $7 and it comes with a drink. I will say trying a few meats, the carne Asada is my favorite. This was my go to with a Piña to drink. The green salsa is so fresh and super spicy. I have tried their flautas a few times with chicken because who doesn't like flautas with all the works?

Bonnie G.

Wow - so flavorful!!! I wish we could get Mexican food this good in Seattle. We were blown away. Had the shrimp tostada which was loaded with deliciously seasoned shrimp ceviche. The chicken in the burrito was so good I hummed through my meal. My other loved the chicken tacos with the hand made tortillas, served with radishes and lime. Had 3 salsas, including a spicy red one and a tomatillo one, both of which were zippy and fabulous. Cant say enough about this food. They were crowded, but totally worth the make to order wait. No outdoor seating, but we happily camped out on our car in the parking lot. They did have indoor seating.

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Ashley G.

115

5 years ago

Seriously some of the best tacos I've ever eaten, and at such an affordable price! I got 6 tacos and two sides of rice with a coke for $20. They offer a vegan taco option. The veggie tacos come with bell peppers, onion, avocado and cilantro... perfectly seasoned with super fresh tortilla. Also, the server was very friendly. They have indoor and outdoor seating available. It's a fast food type of set up; order at the counter and then pick a table. Very clean place with nice bathrooms. read more

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Paul B.

4 years ago

Decent for its price. The real problem is timing. Don't go here for lunch if you are on the clock. If this establishment was in any other place in america, I'd guess it would be thriving and busy. In Yakima we have saturated the market on good to outstanding mexican cuisine. This is good. But when I can drive less than 10 minutes from this establishment and find 100 places as good or better... better step up. 3.5 out of 10 read more

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Oday D.

3 years ago

Decent place. Yummy fajita. I got the combo. Meat was very tender. Great customer service. Very busy place. The only thing I noticed that the menu was very limited I wish they would have more options. read more

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Megan J.

5 years ago

We eat here often! I always get the carne asada tacos which are a great portion size and always hot. I find the beef to be a little bit gristly which isn't my favorite. I don't like spitting out chunks I can't chew. But maybe I'll have to branch out and try the pork like my husband recommends. Overall it's a clean place to eat and we definitely recommend read more

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Mike P.

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5 years ago

Wonderful place in Yakima for some delicious food. The sauces are a great combination of spicy and flavorful. We will be back tomorrow!

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Olivia R.

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5 years ago

It took almost 30 minutes to just get my food. The burrito was inedible it was so gross. It was all way too salty.

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Gary B.

4 years ago

Went with a group of 50 high school kids and they were wonderful. The food was incredible. The portions are huge; you won't be disappointed. We will definitely be back next time we are in town. read more

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Jack H.

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5 years ago

Waited 45 minutes for one burrito. No heads up or update by the staff. Do not waste your time.

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Mary W.

8 years ago

Delicious authentic Mexican food, friendly service, clean restrooms! Definitely worth a visit here! read more

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Drew M.

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3 years ago

Good and fast very polite staff have tried most of what they have to offer and am pleased!

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John F.

8 years ago

Very good place, great value. I'm from Arizona we know Mexican food and this place can compete with them all. The handmade tortillas were exceptional. read more

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Jennie C.

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6 years ago

Fast fresh and friendly! Us outta towners were sent here and we chowed down! Prices were good, portions were plentiful and we wish we lived closer! read more

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Gail R.

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7 years ago

Quick mexican food. Great prices. Delicious. I had a two taco combo daily special. It was perfect. read more

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Nicole L.

5 years ago

Amazing! The food here is the best! Our family enjoys all from the delicious Menudo to the Carne Asada burritos there isn't a dish that isn't loved. Highly recommend the soft home made tortillas as well! read more

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Matt L.

6 years ago

Definitely the best burrito in Yakima. Tried like 7 different places before I went here, but I've finally found the best burrito in Yakima and this is it. Don't try Mercedes, f*ck Mercedes read more

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Nancy H.

4 years ago

We stopped on our way to B.C. thinking it would be a quick stop. Service was okay and our food was good however the price for each of our 3 meals were incredibly ridiculous. For 3 meals and 2 sodas came to over $65. That was insane. It is a local establishment and I can not see locals paying that for their meals. We talked to the owner and he basically said @ if well, sorry". We ordered off the board which had no prices so our cafe but who would think the meals would be so high. Needless to say we won't be back read more

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Marielena S.

4 years ago

Been going here for years. The tortillas are good and there's always a good amount of mean. Some days the beans and rice are better than others but overall ok. Everyone is always pleasant and the service quick (can get busy during lunch hour and weekends). Will always come here for carnita tacos. read more

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Vaoese J.

4 years ago

Ordered the carnitas combo and it was so delicious!!! Can't believe I haven't been to this place sooner. Everything on the plate was flavorful and seasoned well. Tortillas were soft and just everything tasted fresh, definitely recommend this place!! I will be back! read more

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Shi P.

4 years ago

I ordered 3 carnitas tacos with rice and beans. One taco had a good portion of meat but two tacos with scant meat were strategically placed beneath the top taco. The rice and beans had too much salt and my daughter refused to eat them. The tacos were delicious but I will definitely not order from this place again. I hate being ripped off. I would NOT recommend this place unless you like to throw away your hard earned money. Take your money elsewhere. read more

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TigerAl S.

169

4 years ago

Fabulous tacos! They are larger than other street tacos so I was stuffed with 3. Added some refried beans too

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Anya P.

126

6 years ago

The best tacos I've ever eaten! Fresh and delicious! I would suggest to get carne asada tacos. We visited them during COVID-19 Phase 2, so we were only able to do take out. Customer service was good and they were very fast consider the long line. read more

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Mr. S.

6 years ago

OMG this place is so good. You have to try their burritos. The place is clean and staff is nice.

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Jada J.

7 years ago

I mistakenly went to the Tacos El Ray located in the gas station in West Valley. It was one of the worst restaurants I have ever been to in my life, for the following reasons 1) I was not allowed to order a single item from the kids menu, 2) I was told I could purchase single enchiladas and when I ordered 2 it ended up being the same price as the 4 enchilada meal, 3) the "enchiladas" were quesadillas with a very small amount of enchilada sauce, 4) there was the top part of an avocado on my food, 5) smallest portion of rice and beans (plus the rice and beans were 2/10), 6) so greasy, 7) overcharged us for food, when I asked how the total got so high they were insistent that it was right. Ended up they charged us for a super burrito that we didn't order. All in all I wish Mercedes had been open!!!!!! read more

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Travis N.

Elite 19

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9 years ago

Crazy clean and well appointed interior. Super friendly service. Good salsas in the cooler. Prices were reasonable. I'm looking foward to seeing if they have in-house horchada on a future visit. tacos de pescado, Quesadilla and tacos adobada were all fantastic. I will eagerly return again. read more

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Laure C.

5 years ago

Food was delicious!! Portions were big and their meat choices are so good! Will definitely come back when we drive through again. I'll be dreaming of that asada quesadilla for a while!! read more

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Sheri M.

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8 years ago

I have finally found great flautas. They are actually made with corn tortillas, thank goodness, the "hot" salsa is really hot, my mouth is on fire (yay), the young men that waited on me were so very nice. My new favorite restaurant for Mexican food in Yakima, reminding me of San Francisco Bay Area, finally something spicy and delicious at a restaurant. read more

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Pierce B.

6 years ago

Mix between a fa food Resturant and a sit down Resturant both in price and layout. Recommend the tacos, cost around 2.50 each and were delicious read more

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Yolanda A.

6 years ago

Yum. Best authentic tacos in town. They used to be a taco truck and had to expand because of demand so that should tell you what you need to know. read more

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Shelly T.

5 years ago

My husband and I were in yakima on business and we needed a good quick dinner. I ordered tacos and a super burrito. It came out hot with juicy meat. Best Mexican food we've had in a while! read more

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Julia Z.

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12 years ago

It's family run and family-friendly Mexican fast food... don't expect fancy, and you will be happy. They only have carnitas on Saturday and Sunday, but it is DELICIOUS, some of the best I've had. Their corn tortillas are made in-house and fresh, and it makes a real difference. (I make my own at home, but it is nice to enjoy them after someone else makes them, too). Tacos are $1.67 each and had a generous portion of meat, onions, and cilantro on those luscious tortillas. Fajitas and the carnitas plate are around $8 and it's a huge plate of food... big portion of tasty meat, rice, refried beans, and a beautiful salad with avocado, a picked jalapeno, fresh lettuce, onion, and tomato... y'all are spoiled in Yakima, because in Seattle, that salad would be $6 on its own, and it wouldn't be as nice. I dinged the restaurant a star for cleanliness. There were flies in the dining room, the tables weren't very clean and had graffiti carved into them, the soda fountain really needed attention, and did I mention that there were flies inside? I didn't use the single restroom, but my husband found it so fantastically appalling that he took photos. LOL I can overlook that for excellent food... just don't use it, right? Still, as a family restaurant, they should pay a bit more attention to the condition of the toilet... kids will have to go! We were the only non-Hispanic people in the place for the 30-40 minutes we were there, and on the middle of a Sunday afternoon, it stayed very steadily busy... the food and prices are the clear reasons why. I would definitely come back here and would love to give them five stars next time if I see that they've addressed the basic cleanliness issues. read more

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Staci S.

12 years ago

Good. Really good. Wanted a fast place to eat just passing through Yakima on the way back to Tacoma. Lengua enchiladas was my choice. (Beef tongue for the less Spanish oriented crowd.) yum. Cooked well, seasoned well, not overly salty. Good price for the amount of food. My friend got the fajitas, steak and shrimp. They looked amazing. If you're wanting a taco truck-ish experience, this place will be good! read more

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Jon H.

112

8 years ago

Terrible tacos. Tasted like dog food and inedible. Too many better places................... and ...................

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Jessica S.

7 years ago

I love the Chili Relleno here it's amazing. All the tacos are loaded with generous portions of meat. Soul food for sure!

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Lisa S.

137

8 years ago

This place is a solid 5 stars. Great Mexican food. The burrito with steak was so yummy. It's s little off the beaten path but well worth it to stop in if you are cruising through Yakima. The service is also excellent- so friendly and happy! read more

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Diana D.

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8 years ago

Best tacos in the valley imo. I love their tortillas, handmade and fresh! I love their adobada tacos but other foods there are great as well! I recommend the sopes and the tacos de adobada read more

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Gloriann N.

9 years ago

Great little restaurant we stumbled upon on our way through Yakima. Food is fantastic!! The place is busy so that tells you how much the locals like it. The one bad thing was that the bathroom hasn't been cleaned and there was urine all over the floor and toilet seat. Eww. Other than that I would give this place 5 stars and will definitely be coming back. read more

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Vanessa R.

7 years ago

I love this place! The tortillas are hand made and so satisfying. It's a bit pricey but you get a lot for what you pay for.

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Angel M.

7 years ago

Place was alright I guess. Started munching into a burrito and I bit something really hard that wasn't consumable. I spat it out and it was a bone the size of a quarter. I set it aside and ignored it, continued to eat and the same thing happened; I found another bone. This time i completely stopped eating the burrito. Very friendly people aside from that. I ordered a beef burrito and certain pieces of meat were uncooked while others were overcooked. I really don't understand how this happens but it is what it is i guess. Sorry, I won't be coming back. read more

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Brenda C.

11 years ago

Fresh salsa, homemade tortillas, good meat.. All the things your looking for in a taco truck but its a restaurant... Even better!!!!! Open until 10pm for the "fourth-meal" read more

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Alex C.

6 years ago

Good food messsed up on a sope my girl was mad all night had to buy her ice cream other than that food was fire

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1218 S 6th St
Yakima, WA 98901
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What time does Tacos El Rey open?

Tacos El Rey opens at 10:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Tacos El Rey opens at 8:00 AM on Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Tacos El Rey close?

Tacos El Rey closes at 10:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.Tacos El Rey closes at 10:45 PM on Friday and Saturday.

Mon-Thu 10:00 AM - 10:00 PMFri 10:00 AM - 10:45 PMSat 8:00 AM - 10:45 PMSun 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

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Does Tacos El Rey take credit cards?

Yes, Tacos El Rey takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Tacos El Rey have catering options?

No, Tacos El Rey does not have catering options.

Does Tacos El Rey have a happy hour?

No, Tacos El Rey does not have a happy hour.

Does Tacos El Rey serve alcohol?

No, Tacos El Rey does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Tacos El Rey have TVs?

Yes, Tacos El Rey has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Tacos El Rey have bike parking?

Yes, Tacos El Rey has bike parking.

Does Tacos El Rey have outdoor seating?

Yes, Tacos El Rey has outdoor seating options.

Does Tacos El Rey have parking?

Yes, Tacos El Rey has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Is Tacos El Rey wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Tacos El Rey is wheelchair accessible.

Does Tacos El Rey have free WiFi?

No, Tacos El Rey does not have free WiFi.

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Specialties

At Tacos El Rey, we make our tacos with hand made fresh tortillas always.

History

Established in 1988.

Back in the 80's, Mario Lopez came to the US Pacific Northwest with the dream and vision of offering authentic home-style Mexican meals across the region and founded Tacos El Rey as a Taco-Truck business in Yakima, Washington. Mario developed an effective business model in order for it to be duplicated successfully. Today, his brothers and family continue to honor his name and legacy across the region with over 10 Tacos El Rey locations throughout Washington State, Oregon, and Idaho. Mario's dream became a reality. Thank you Mario and god bless you

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Antojitos Mexicanos

Great vegetarian options in Yakima!…read more Quality: most vegetarian and Mexican places only give you rice beans and tomatoes as an option. These guys have well seasoned, actual vegetables and plentiful options that don't just seem like a taco with meat missing, butt seem like a complete food option. I got the potato tacos and the veggie burrito and both were very well done. So potatoes needed a little salt, but nothing that I couldn't fix at the table. Quantity: i'm a big guy and I eat a lot. But even I could only finish one taco and half a burrito. massive quantity! Price: $13 for a burrito that can feed 2! Ambiance: standard Mexican decor. It was clean and outdoor dining was available.

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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Can't remember the exact name, but essentially it's a Mole burrito. Huge and delicious.

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Grand Monarca

4.4

(46 reviews)

4.8 mi

Our favorite fast Mexican food! To go we always get a carne asada burrito and ceviche (the best…read moreceviche I've had). Dining in we get carne asada dinner and vampiros. Delicious everytime- eat here at least once a month!

Extremely overrated Mexican restaurant. I was searching for authentic mexican eatery to celebrate…read moreFather's Day and this place had the most and the highest reviews - why?!? The food was generic and basic, small portions, and rather expensive prices for what you get. I could have gotten better food for 2/3 or less of the price from a taco truck. Thoroughly disappointed. I am mexican and I give it 2/5 stars for barely passable. We had carne asada plate, chicken , shrimp cocktails, other assorted items and all were very lackluster. Cocktail was beyond bland.

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Cute intimate space.

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Camarones con Tocino

Y Kitchen And Bar

3.0

(2 reviews)

2.3 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)

1.2 mi

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.

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.

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3 tamales with beans no rice

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Erik's - The Mercedes Kid

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!

Erik's is CLOSED. Sold to Mercedes family. Closed. Closed. Closed. Need 85 characters for review...read more

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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

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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Nino's Mexican Grill

Excellent fresh ingredients including meats and of course tortillas. The burrito is our go to. My…read morewife comes from a family of restaurant owners in Japan and does business in Yakima. She is quite picky and this is her go to.

This place is not located here. It has moved to a new location. A crab restaurant is in its…read morelocation.

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Eating area.

Should of tooka pic b4 starting to eat.

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Good burrito. You get to pick the servings on it. Chose this over the nachos.

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)

0.6 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)

1.9 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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Garlic Naan, Allo Paratha, Aloo Ghobi, Malai Kofta

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Torene T.

6 years ago

Their food is DELICIOUS! However when I went in for takeout, without my Mexican boyfriend, it took a while for them to take my order AND they didn't call my number to retrieve it when it was set in the pass through. They called up other customers as they came up, after mine. When I went to the cashier to let her know I saw it sitting there, she did have the decency to look embarrassed. I will still eat there, but I will take my boyfriend from now on! Lol. read more

Scott S.

2 years ago

Needed banquet-style food for a group of 20. We did street tacos (asada and adovada), rice, beans and the taco fixings. They did a fantastic job of preparing at a very good price. Food was awesome and my guests were very complimentary. Thank you! read more

Omar R.

1 year ago

I like the food and the big sized tacos, i love the fact that they use double tortilla's. The service was very great, they are nice as well so you don't have to worry about bad service. read more

Daniela S.

1 year ago

Service was great! Honestly couldn't ask for anything more at a spot like this. Authentic, delicious food. I had tacos, which are large, filling, and delicious.. read more

Emily N.

6 years ago

Cheap!! Fast!!! & so so Friendly!!! SO GOOD!! We're passing through on a long road trip & this was such a good eating option! Highly Recommend! read more

Kimberly C.