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    Taqueria El Rey

    3.5 (13 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Food Trucks

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Taqueria El Rey truck in Saars parking lot.
    Sean C.

    CASH ONLY. I stopped by here actually thinking it was a different taco truck that accepted cards but this place didn't. It was a good burrito though! I had a chicken burrito for $6. I don't think there was cheese in it, which is fine for me. At least it had lettuce because the basic chicken burrito down the street at Taco Time doesn't have lettuce. It was good! In Saars parking lot. It was also very fast, so it's convenient for people on lunch breaks.

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    Chris C.

    Taqueria El Rey is a great taco truck located in the parking lot of The Tukwila Trading Company located on the corner of S 114th Street & Tukwila International Boulevard. They have very affordable standard Mexican dishes with no frills. I've been here a few times and have never been disappointed. Some other taco trucks sell ginormous burritos that instantly put me into a food coma. El Rey's burritos are a bit more understated, and usually consist of only some lettuce and a healthy serving of meat! While the carnitas I had today was fairly greasy, I wasn't exactly expecting health food from a taco truck, and neither should you! Best part was, it only cost me four bucks! I will definitely coming back here.

    They have tons of Mexican candy and other treats!
    Nadia G.

    I love taco trucks and Taqueria El Ray does not disappoint. I have been there twice now for lunch and ordered al pastor and steak tacos and they are delicious! The tacos are also pretty small but packed with flavor: onions and cilantro! They also provide small containers of their red and green sauces which taste homemade and are amazing. 3 tacos and a horchata is $4!! What a deal for such good food! They also sell a large assortment of Mexican candies and other treats! I was so excited when I saw the candy! Try the tamarindo con chile. Yum! Definitely going back!

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    Birrieria Grumpys - Order of Quesa-birria tacos

    Birrieria Grumpys

    3.9(235 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    •$$

    Personally, this use to be the spot for quesabirra but we stopped coming as much after they…read moreswitched from goat to beef. I decided to give it a try after 1-2 years or so because I woke up craving good birria. This was honestly super disappointing. We ordered the trio - which stated it comes with chicharrones (usually includes fried pork belly of some sort not just fried skin, which is what I was imagining), chips, and tostones (plantain slices) - plus guacamole salsa, sour cream, and pico. We got chips, French fries??, and basic plain pork rinds (like from a gas station) - with no guac salsa. The service was ok, if anything I felt bad because there seemed to only be two people working the entire restaurant on a Saturday evening. Just the appetizer was 18$ and it was all types of inaccurate. I ordered a guacamole side in addition and the small little side was nearly 5.00$. The tacos itself were decent but nothing amazing like they use to be. Probably won't be back, not worth the price & it's unfortunate the items reads differently.

    My boyfriend and I decided to stop by here as they have an offer (through BECU's Equity in Action)…read morefor this month to try out some of their offerings. We arrived and saw that they have quite a large space so plenty of seating, lovely decor and just cozy vibes overall. However this is not your usual sit down restaurant as you go up to the cashier to place your order. They do have a menu that is shown on their screen or physical menus. I got their birria ramen, my boyfriend got their quesabirria, and we got two tacos. The cashier was polite and friendly with us and anyone else who came by. It seemed that the cashier and cook had to communicate a lot as she had to remind him that our order was for here. My boyfriend's quesabirrias did come in a take out container but everything else came in as a regular dine in order. The tacos was very filling and the meats (asada and adobaba) was cooked and seasoned to perfection. The birria ramen was okay but the broth was way too salty and the ramen was not cooked fully which was disappointing as it is instant ramen and that is pretty easy to cook. The quesabirrias was good and so was their rice and beans. They do have a self-serve water station. The bathrooms were clean and lovely. Music was played at a decent volume as we could have a conservative without issues. Additional you can leave your table without cleaning as the cashier will come and grab them when you leave. Overall we would love to try out this place again in the future! It seems they are a local favorite as they kept getting customers for dine in and take out throughout our time there.

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    Caribe Latin Cuisine - Molcajete para Dos: 
This Authentic dish (for 2) comes in a hot stone bowl; carne asada, grilled chicken, grilled shrimp, sausage, grilled

    Caribe Latin Cuisine

    4.1(292 reviews)
    2.2 mi
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    I was in the area and stumbled across Caribe Latin Cuisine. I stopped in and ordered the Torta…read moreCubana and chips and salsa to go. The Torta had tender carnitas that was really juicy. The bolillo roll that was warm and soft. It seemed like it could be made in-house. It also had ham, cheese, lots of pickles and mustard. The sandwich was simply delicious and filling. The chips were hot and made fresh. Should out to the accompanying salsa. At first taste, it started off sweet and then had a little bit of heat. It tantalized the taste buds. The decor was nice and had Latin murals. They also had a small store in the corner that offered Latin goods like chips for sale. Service was great and friendly. Stamp your passport and check this place out. I look forward to trying the chicken mole on a future visit.

    Cute space! Good music. Great service. The agua naturales were absolutely delicious. We tried the…read moresoursop and passion fruit, they tasted just like what they were supposed to. We started with Anafre, a honduran bean and cheese dip. It was so good, we should have gotten chorizo on it but forgot. We weren't mad at it though. I ordered a pupusa (bean and cheese) and my husband had their ribs. The pupusa was delicious, this might be were I go for those from now on over here. The ribs came with beans and fried plantains. They were like short ribs with a homemade BBQ sauce. We cannot wait to go back and try their other menu items.

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    Caribe Latin Cuisine - Chuleta:
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    Chuleta: Fried pork chop, green banana chips, whole pinto beans and white rice.

    Asadero Prime

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    4.3(1.9k reviews)
    6.5 mi
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    I definitely went overboard here but I was coming back from a Mt Rainier hike, so could you blame…read moreme? We came here at 5pm on Wed and there was no wait. Wait started probably around 6pm although there were still empty tables then. They provide garnishes for your water and also provide 4 salsas/accompaniments for your meal. I got the 16 oz ribeye served on hot stones. They cooked it slightly less than what you want, so for my medium rare, they cook it rare. It also comes with chimichurri and molacete(?) which has a more refreshing flavor. They season with rosemary and even light a branch on fire for more aroma. I tried a bite of my friend's filet mignon which was good, but my preferred cut is the ribeye or NY strip. We also shared the papa loca (worth it - so good) and the cauliflower (not as good, but I'm comparing it to a version made by Cuerno, a Mexican steakhouse in NY). I had a glass of the pinot noir and the garzon, and both were good, slightly tannic and 'juicy'.

    I've gone here twice now and could not remember the name as the first time I tried it so I'm glad I…read morecame again! The first time I got the Wagyu tacos which were sooo good and I love the variety and flavor of the sauces. I loved how simple the taco Wagyu is as the meat is high quality For my second visit I got the Vacio Wagyu which came in a sizzling hot stone plate and it stayed hot for me to cook all of my Wagyu. It didn't really need the accompanied sauce but it was nice to have. I felt the large rock salt was a little bit nub and would make it too saucey but I found the rosemary a perfect combination with the Wagyu especially as one was cooking underneath. Excellent service as well - our server was attentive and timely. I've only gone here for lunch and we did not have to make a reservation as it was not too busy!

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    Jaguar Mexican Restaurant - Salsa and chips

    Jaguar Mexican Restaurant

    4.5(116 reviews)
    3.7 mi
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    Renton for their all-you-can-eat weekend lunch, and it did not disappoint! The buffet runs from 9…read moreAM-2 PM on weekends, and everything we tried was fresh, flavorful, and constantly being replenished. There was a great selection of food, but the pozole was definitely a standout--absolutely amazing. The tamales were also really good and surprisingly moist, which can be hit or miss at buffets. They also have all-you-can-eat birria, which was a huge plus. I loved that they provide corn tortillas for the tacos, too. The service was another highlight. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and incredibly quick, which made the whole experience even better. Very cute mexican decor as well. Overall, this is a fantastic spot if you're looking for a filling and authentic Mexican lunch with plenty of variety. The food stays fresh, the selection is great, and the value is hard to beat. We'll definitely be coming back!

    My fiance and I were the only two people in here and now I know why. We were immediately seated but…read morethe waitress never asked what we wanted to drink. She brings us the chips and salsa and left for a while. Then came back to took our order still didn't ask for a drink but we finally got water. We ordered queso and it came out quick. The queso tasted like it was sitting in the fridge for a long time then warmed up in the microwave. I ordered 2 tacos which were okay for just regular carnita tacos. My fiance had ordered the supreme burrito. Normally burritos are freshly made to order so we thought it would take some time for our food to be made. However, the food came 4 minutes later, quickest made burrito. The burrito was chewy and it was cold in the middle. It was also a pre made microwaved burrito. He couldn't finish it because it didn't want to get sick. The waitress only came twice to take the order and for payment. There's other Mexican restaurants around the area that you should go to.

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    Jaguar Mexican Restaurant - Inside as you walk in. Plenty of open space, and ready for either sitdown or to-go.   I recommend to sit down!

    Inside as you walk in. Plenty of open space, and ready for either sitdown or to-go. I recommend to sit down!

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    Jaguar Mexican Restaurant - Right on Williams Avenue, pick up your mail at the US Post Office and walk on over for a bite at Jaguar.

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    Right on Williams Avenue, pick up your mail at the US Post Office and walk on over for a bite at Jaguar.

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