I've been here 3 times. Most of the staff is polite, and the street tacos are the best in the area. The carne asada is fresh and has a vinegar-like taste to it. No gamey taste to the meat at all. Perfect. read more

I never review but I have to warn, do not eat here. The carnitas tacos were decent but upon trying the quesabirria tacos I almost threw up. I've been on a roadtrip for the past 4 weeks and these were the worst tacos, they weren't edible. I want to wash my mouth out for a week after tasting these. The meat was spoiled and I really hope I don't get food poisoning Service was great but the food actually might be one of the worst experiences I've had in years read more

The interior is almost like a fast food joint's. It gives old Taco Bell vibes. I ordered 3 enchiladas as sides and 2 quesabirria tacos to go. The quesabirria tacos were the best item I ordered and came with chopped white onions and cilantro. I would definitely try that again. All the enchiladas I ordered were Verde, and they were kind of bland. The meats inside were good, though. I got cabeza, carnitas, and adobada. I had to use salsas from the salsa bar to help with the rest of the enchiladas. Next time I would try the other kinds of enchiladas with different sauce flavors. I didn't like the smoky or spiciest salsas, but the green salsa and mild red salsa taste good enough to drink. I wish I could pack the pickled carrots myself because they're kept in small baggies with only a few inside, and I need a ton of those, especially to make up for not getting free chips. read more

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Came here with a friendly late on a Tuesday night about 40 minutes before they closed. Was looking to just get some tacos, but we splurged and also got a steak quesadilla to share as well. The staff here was SOOO friendly and that's what truly made our experience. I honestly feel like the food was very mid and deserved a 3/5, but because the service exceeded my expectations, I give them a solid 4/5 to make up for that. The place was clean and parking was easy so it's a solid spot, but by no means did it even take remotely close to a taqueria stand taco I'd find in LA. read more

Taqueria El Sabor - Mexican Near Me - Shoreline, Washington

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The menudo on weekends is very good, the broth is very flavorful and not too spicy, Beef Taquitos are fresh and flavorful with fresh guacamole. Full salsa bar with about 10 condiments to choose from The service is friendly and food made fresh from order. The place is not fancy, but clean and well maintained. I think all corn tortillas are made there, they taste and look freshly made. Also the Gordita's are super yummy too. The prices are slightly high, but the food is fresh, tasty and comfy-so once in a while treat of authentic Mexican is worth the price. read more

Taqueria El Sabor - 4 Fried Taquitos-beef and bowl of menudo - Mexican Near Me - Shoreline, Washington

I stopped here for lunch and left fat and happy! The enchilada and chimichanga plate was great, as well as the adobada taco and horchata. Everyone is incredibly friendly and the service is FAST. It's the perfect cozy place for a quick, and authentic bite. read more

I encountered an issue last night with an adobada quesadilla I purchased, as the meat was unfortunately raw. Consequently, I was unable to consume it and had to discard it. read more

Feels legit. Looks like the building might have been a Taco Bell in the distant past. But these folks offer a good selection of Mexican food staples, plus a few things I usually don't see on the menu. I have never been disappointed - they get the basics right. Service has always been friendly, and the place always seems to be moderately busy. This is a great stop for me, just off the Interurban Trail (need to walk the bike carefully down the very small grassy hillside), and is one of my favorites along that route. read more

Really tasty food and fast. Just what we were looking for, for our lunch. So many options to choose from. I got the enchilada verde but with shrimp (there was a 5 up charge for this) and friend got the tacos (3), which was good she did because they were little. So tasty though. We will return to try other options. read more

Taqueria El Sabor - Yum - Mexican Near Me - Shoreline, Washington

I used to order from this place all the time, and it was great. Then one day, the most popular menu items were removed (all of their combo meals). I was hoping it had something to do with the chicken shortage at the time, and I waited and watched the menu... it never came back. Now I see tons of bad reviews about the "new menu" and how much they charge. I understand a price change, but why remove what everyone is ordering? Like others said, there are way too many other options in Shoreline and Seattle. Sadly, this used to be the go-to spot, which is why I continued to check the menu, hoping once they saw they were losing business, they would switch back. read more

My favorite Mexican food in WA by far!! It's authentic, fresh, and delicious. They have an awesome salsa bar as well, which is my favorite. I love to load up on salsa, jalapeños, and carrots to add some extra spice and crunch to my meal. I've been here probably about a dozen times and never been disappointed by the food. If they are super busy the food can take a minute but it's worth the wait! My husband and I have a lunch date here sometimes and dinning in is never an issue, the tables are clean and there is always one available. read more

Stopped by here late around 10pm on a Saturday. The place is a bit small and a little outdated but service is good, tacos are tasty, and there's a salsa bar available! I got an asada and tripa taco. Asada is flavorful and tripa had best type of crunch. One downside is that there was a lot of oil on the tripa. I wish they drained the oil a bit more. read more

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This place is our fave go to Mexican restaurant if we aren't in the mood for margaritas. They have the best fish tacos! The staff really s super friendly and the food is fantastic! read more

Taqueria El Sabor - Fish tacos - Mexican Near Me - Shoreline, Washington

$18 plus change for my clasp to have two pieces of meat is robbery. They also don't let you make any modifications when ordering. Which is difficult when the food is already mid. I won't be back! read more

It's alright definetly had weird after taste and doesn't taste fresh. Alberto's down the road is definitely better.

Mediocre street tacos compared to restaurants in the area. Carne asada meet didn't have much flavor, tasted like it was boiled meet instead of fried. Wouldn't go back. read more

Yesterday I was on a job for most of the day. I was starving by the time I got done. I was in the general area of Shoreline and it has been sometime since I've been to El Sabot. I moved to Marysville approximately four years ago and had not been around this little area since then. El Sabor really hit the mark, with the five taco plate, I ordered. I ordered carnitas, shredded beef, and chicken. The little street tacos were so yummy. I really enjoyed them. They have a bar where you can get different salsas, hot sauces, and marinated vegetables. Pricing for the five tacos, including a soda was just under $20. I would've given them a five star rating, but it seemed a little pricey. I get though everything has gone up and it just was a little surprising because I hadn't been there in so long. Would I do it again absolutely it was worth the price. The staff are sweet and they're very quick to turn your food around. I'm glad I was able to check this place out again I really enjoyed the food. Well done ! Sorry this time no pictures I didn't think to take those. I was too hungry. read more

Was my go to taqueria. Not the same restaurant anymore. BEWARE! They will over charge you for your meal and then try to blame their "old menu." For the price not being correct. Super uncomfortable to be so polite but hold my ground to explain the price for my meal is $14.49 + $1 for steak. They tried charging me $20.99. Them to e two women present go off into some animated Spanish speaking dialogue, clearly pointing at me and referencing me and with a horrible tone. So...NEVER AGAIN. Fawk El Sabor. Too many taquerias to put up with that crap. read more

Food/Taste/Flavor: 4/5 - we ordered 8 cabeza tacos which were good. The tacos had a slight crisp and the protein was good. The pepper had a great kick! A bit inconsistent in filling as we had some that were stuffed and other tacos that were fairly empty Ambience: 3/5 - worn down furniture but homey feel since everyone is so friendly Service: 5/5 - definitely language barrier but they were friendly Value for price: 5/5 to 1/5 - the food was great in flavor and reasonable in price. Had some confusion since the taco prices were all over the place but it ended up being just over $2 per taco. Unfortunately, both of us got the runs within 2 hours of eating here :(((( read more

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Visiting from Texas and this was amazing. All the tacos are delicious and my wife and I tried the mojarra. Out of this world Normally we try to take a picture of the food but that's how good it was we didn't have a chance to get one read more

Yummy tacos with fatty meat. Prices are fairly normal, but they do have bundles so more tacos is cheaper. The tacos would taste much better if the tortillas were given any other flavor dipping into oil or sauce. As is, they were pretty plain and dry. Carnitas stole the show for me, super flavorful and fatty. Birria and adobada tacos were pretty solid, not crazy amazing but tasty. Meat portions were fair, maybe even better than expected. Asada, on the other hand, made me hesitant with my rating because the pieces were too chewy and impossible to break down. Those Asada Tacos had my jaw sore from trying to bite down and chew. If I never ordered them, my experience would be much better, but they definitely made me question the consistency. read more

Taqueria El Sabor - Mexican Near Me - Shoreline, Washington

I would give them 10 stars if I could. I've come here 20+ times in the last year, and I have to say that no other Mexican spot compares. First off, food - you're not gonna get better, more flavorful carnitas tacos (my favorite) anywhere else for a better price (I PROMISE.) their Carnitas are cooked to perfection and are slightly crispy but soft and so delicious especially with their complimentary salsas. I love the light green salsa, especially with a side of chips. I love their Asada burritos too - ugh best asada I've ever had, anywhere. Their rice and beans are just perfect, too! They hit the spot every single time for me. Honestly, as long as I'm in the Seattle area I'll be loyal to them. The interior is classic and modest, with a few TVs playing Hispanic tv shows. The staff are friendly faces now, and I wouldn't want to be supporting any other family owned, genuinely kind service (and really fast!!!) spot. I would recommend Taqueria El Sabor over and over. I love you guys! read more

Taqueria El Sabor - Carnitas Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Shoreline, Washington

An authentic taqueria with normal taqueria prices!!! Worth the drive to Shoreline?, you betcha! Here is how it scored... Breakfast burrito with bacon 4.5/5 Menudo 3.5/5 Pork adobada quesadilla 4/5 Nice people too. Check it out read more

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Came to this place on a whim since there weren't that many places open after 10. I was absolutely blown away by the prices and quality! Maybe I was more hungry than usual, wow! The chicken tacos were my favorite, as the other two (carnitas and birria) were a little more stringy/chewy. The rice and beans were pretty typical, but also very delicious and I LOVE mexican rice :) Thoroughly enjoyed this quick meal and would certainly come here again for the chicken tacos! read more

Taqueria El Sabor - Tacos (chicken, carnitas, birria) and rice & beans - Mexican Near Me - Shoreline, Washington

You like russian roulette? You like Mexican food? Oh do I have the place for you. Sometime excellent, sometimes middling, rarely just bad, you can have it all here. I think the tacos are the standouts but I've toured the pozole, tortas, and the burritos as well. The highlights are definitely the salsa bar and the bottomless horchata if you dine in. Grab some pickled carrots and radishes so you can lie to yourself about how healthy you are eating. There is a scarily large menu to choose from and I've not been brave enough to adventure into the seafood (yet). No matter what you pick I think you'll find good value--the prices are more than fair. read more

Pre-covid, El Sabor was one of my favorite places to get an authentic Mexican meal locally. I've been back twice since things started to open up. Portion sizes have gone down a bit. Not a terrible thing. Flavor-wise... perhaps they are trying to cater to a broader audience. The familiar bit of spices and tanginess of Mexican seasonings seems to be missing. It's tough for any business to survive particular restaurants today. I'm going to all back on some of my other favorites and check in again in six months. Bonus tips: -Outdoor seating all year round. They've been this way pre-Covid -A variety of authentic hot sauces. Today you'll need to remember to ask for them -They are open late! At least till 11 on weekends. read more

Taqueria El Sabor - Mexican Near Me - Shoreline, Washington

This place is amazing! What a quality find in the heart of Shoreline. Decided to give this place a try after craving some authentic Mexican food. In order to dine in, you must show your proof of vaccination. The staff was incredibly kind and their menu food choices were vast and bountiful. I ordered the nachos, pollo tacos and the pollo rancheros. The food came out incredibly fast and they have free toppings/salsas to include with your dish! Not only were the prices incredibly fair, but the food was absolutely delicious. If you are ever craving authentic Mexican cuisine, I would definitely recommend trying this place out. Parking: Free, small lot. Prices: $2-$15 read more

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Solid reasonably priced Mexican. Has a salsa bar and an extensive menu. Highly recommended as a no frills Mexican spot with seating.

Chooooooow!! This place is the BOMB.COM,I am Hispanic and I must say, this place was like eat at my Nana's table again! Specially with the Spanish music playing in the back ground! TOP NOTCH!! Definitely am telling EVERYONE about this place!! read more

Taqueria El Sabor - Taquitos with rice and beans! - Mexican Near Me - Shoreline, Washington

These tacos are super solid and a great option in the Shoreline area. The restaurant itself is pretty no-frills, but the food is good and the service is helpful and kind. I'd definitely eat here again if I'm in the area. read more

Taqueria El Sabor - Tacos! - Mexican Near Me - Shoreline, Washington

Tried this Mexican restaurant today, we all were v hungry so wanted to go to Mexican restaurant. We love Mexican food and this would be one of the worst tasting Mexican restaurants that I have tried around Seattle area. We ordered a mix of lunch burrito, shrimp plate with veggies, chicken quesadillas and a chicken combo plate. The chicken combo was the best among all these, though this was an average plate. The place didn't look clean, very small, no room to sit comfortably. To top it all up, this restaurant doesn't have a restroom, so we had to go to another restaurant (pho place nearby) to use the restroom. So, if you are going with your family to spend sometime, please don't go to this place. Also, considering all these things, the food is a priced comparable to all the other good Mexican places I have seen. read more

Love this place, been going there for last 3 years. Service is amazing. Food is really good and their salsas are amazing. Very clean and servers are very kind and helpful. Reasonable price and good portions of food. Always postive experience ! read more

Best refried beans I've been able to find in Seattle! Great food. Nice staff. Give it a try!

I used to enjoy dining here but yesterday, I was disappointed with our meals. It wasn't as fresh and no love. Cashier girl was kind. I liked that. I had the carne asada tacos and it was just ok. The meat was on the tougher side which I thought wasn't freshly cooked. They could've have stayed generous with the onions and cilantro as well. Husband ordered the Birria soup. It's beef in red sauce. The meat was very dry and did not give enough soup. The bowl is also a little smaller than what we are accustomed to in the past. Their prices have gone up but the quality I think has gone towards south. I don't think we'll be returning. Yo make things more unpleasant, I love my Horchata and again, I was disappointed. I realized that it wasn't fresh either. You know when rice spoil? It had that taste and smell to it. I think they should check their beverages every now and then to monitor its freshness and taste. Kinda important... read more

Taqueria El Sabor - Lunch - Mexican Near Me - Shoreline, Washington

Authentic Mexican taco spot with fantastic horchata that reminded me of home. The staff is lovely, service is quick, and the setup is simple - order at the counter, seat yourself, and clean up after. No complaints, especially at such affordable prices. Fingers crossed they add chorizo to the menu! read more

One of my go-to spots for Mexican food on this side of town! The portions are good, the prices are reasonable, and there's a great variety of authentic dishes to choose from. Everything I've tried has been flavorful and satisfying. Plus, the staff is always so friendly, it really adds to the experience. If you're craving good, no-frills Mexican food, Tacqueria El Sabor is the place! read more

This is my favorite taqueria in the area, I go here at least once per week. Their tripas mulitas and tacos are my favorite in the area, and I've eaten every where in the western Washington region. Remember to ask for the grilled onion and jalapeños when ordering. When you get your order you have a wide range of sauces, pickled carrots, radishes, and limes to choose from. I recommend getting the pickled carrots. But beyond their delicious food and home made horchata, they are great members of the community. Aurora gets a bad rap, but there are a lot of great spots like these that really gives back to the community. On many different occasions, I've walked in and have seen the employees help Spanish speaking people with paperwork, or feeding a homeless hispanic man and making sure he's okay, or just making sure a mom and her three sons have everything they need. Please spend your money here and tip well. read more

Taqueria El Sabor - Tripas tacos, carrots and radishes - Mexican Near Me - Shoreline, Washington

Nice place to get freshly made Mexican food at a good place. They have an extensive menu of different types of food. Greeted warmly by the woman at the counter . You can see in the back to the kitchen, which looked clean and organized. Spanish sports channel playing pretty loud. The channel was later switched to music, which had the cooks in the back singing along, a cute experience to hear. Hard to choose what sounds best. Enchiladas looked wonderful. I love arroz de pollo. They have my favorite Camerones de Ajo. Carnitas and lengua are offered, as is cabeza, all things that I wanted to try. I ended up getting caldo de res, a big bowl of a beef vegetable soup. The soup had a mixture of cabbage, carrots, celery, corn, beef, potatoes and squash. It came with a side of onions mixed with cilantro and hot tortillas. You order at the counter and they bring your order out to you. They have a salsa bar, if you want any add ons to spice up your meal. I was checked in to see if I needed anything after getting my soup. The soup was great, tender beef and a beefy broth. You bus your own dishes and every customer was thanked when you left. While this has a fast food feel to the furniture, the whole experience was a positive one. Will come back and try those unfamiliar items, heard they are really good. read more

Really good carnitas and clean tripas tacos. I wish they crisped up the mulitas tortillas and the tripas more and it would be great, but we'll have to request that next time. Friendly staff and quick service - must try in the shoreline area! read more

Taqueria El Sabor - Carnitas, tripas, and cabeza - Mexican Near Me - Shoreline, Washington

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Every nearby restaurant closes at 10pm. It was late; hours of studying and I had not gotten a bite of food. Came across this place which I was skeptical of. But wow ! The food was so tasty ! (Gorditas de Tripa) The ingredients were portioned well down to the lettuce, tomato, beans, and parm. Sauces are not spicy if you're wondering and there's no extra charge for them. The owners should consider adding habanero sauce to their bundle. The Dine In looks rough but considering how everything's going we're grateful for it. Thanks for the friendly service read more

Taqueria El Sabor - Gorditas de tripa - Mexican Near Me - Shoreline, Washington