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Taqueria La Original

4.5 (28 reviews)
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Erin J.

Oh man, this place is dangerous! I finally ventured over to this food truck that I've passed by countless times over the past several months. After seeing the awesome Yelp! reviews I knew it was time to walk over and give it a shot. So glad I did. I ordered two tacos, a mulita, and a side of rice and beans. For the tacos I got one carne asada and one carnitas, and for the mulita I got the chorizo. Everything was amazing, but my favorite had to be the pastor taco. The meat was so juicy with a hint of sweetness. It was topped with your traditional cilantro and white onion, plus a bit of grilled pineapple. It was HEAVENLY. The carne asada taco was pretty good too. The mulita was fabulous: cheesy, a little smokey from the yummy chorizo, and everything was topped with a bit of avocado. I really liked the rice and beans as well... very flavorful. To top it all off, the service is fast and friendly, and everything is so affordable! The tacos were $2 each and the mulitas $2.50 each. I have a feeling I'll be coming here almost weekly for my Mexican fix! Highly recommend!

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Ben P.

Had a couple burritos here and really devoured them. So good! Lots of good meat and veggie choices. I'd like to try the mulitas next time I go. Parking wasn't a problem, as there is a big lot right next to a fun open market!

Rosy G.

Boyfriend, daughter and I really enjoyed our food today. Tacos were delicious, so was the salsa that came along with it. We will be stopping by more often

Michelle D.

One of my favorite food trucks! authentic Mexican food, INCREDIBLE prices, and the cooks are very good about addressing any of my dietary needs (I eat vegan)! Definitely stop by if you have the chance.

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This place is pretty good! One of my favorite mexican food spot in Seattle! Good hours, super convenient

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Used to come by everyday for lunch. One of the better TacoTrucks around. Can't wait for the new location to be discovered.

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Tacos were way too greasy and the tortillas were hard. The meat was a little salty and so was the salsa. Did not have a good experience.

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Amazing food for reasonable prices. The dude that runs it is super cool. Stop here for some damn good mexican food.

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The beans and rice are excellent, and I loved the spice in the tacos (I got carne asada, al pastor, and pollo).

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Great menu...super comfortable ....so accommodating , happy hour is fun...lunch is a 'sleeper'…read more.. but an amazing introduction into the place at a very reasonable price

such a cute spot for delicious mexican food and tasty cocktails in seattle. the vibes are…read moredefinitely more upscale and moody, so this is one of those places that i'd say is good for a girls night out, date night, or just showing visitors around. service is great, our waiter was super sweet and helpful. the staff also cleared our table pretty swiftly and even offered us new plates at one point, which i really appreciated. one of my friends also came here for her birthday and she got a little something on the house, so i can definitely say service is top-notch! foodwise, even though koko's is more expensive than your average mexican spot (you're totally paying for ambiance and service too though), the portions are heaping. i barely finished my enchiladas and all of my friends took their meals to-go. (those burritos are massive omg.) the mole enchiladas were SOOO good, as were the cashew poblano enchiladas. their sauces are so yummy and the presentation was on-point for both enchiladas. i also had a bite of my friend's carne en morita which is a slow cooked pork dish, and i was obsessed. the only thing i'd say to pass on would be the tacos. drinks were also great and had amazing presentation. i was very satisfied with my carajillo and my friend's passion fruit mojito was also very tasty (you could NOT taste the alc in it i swear) overall, koko's is a great spot if you're looking to dress up for a cute night out but also craving some tasty mexican food.

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I've always wanted to check out D'la Santa. I always heard that Fri and Sats are always busy and…read morethey do not take reservations but walk-ins only. However, I just found out you can put your self on the waitlist on their website if it's busy. Sundays are the best days to go as it's not as busy and they were able to accommodate a big party. The restaurant also has a parking lot for people to park at as well, so that is a plus! The drink menu is very limited, they don't have a full bar. I ordered the skinny margarita and it was good. The food is authentic and if you are looking for authentic Mexican food, D'La Santa is the spot. We ordered the queso and the rajitas. Both appetizers are really good, came out super hot. Highly recommend. I got the carne asada plate and added an extra mini quesadilla. The carne is very seasoned so you have to eat it with the tortilla to balance out the saltiness. The service was fast and our waiter was very attentive.

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Really cool inside, with a faux lantern tree that makes it a special place to eat. But quite noisy at peak hours.
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This has been bookmarked for a while and the only regret I have is that I didn't get here sooner…read more This food is terrific, the vibe is hilarious, the servers are downright fantastic. Andrew (our server) introduced us to his sidekick, who was in training. Love that personal, hands on approach for a mew team member, and Sidekick did a great job in monitoring our table and replenishing water. Have to stop here and express my appreciation for Andrew and how he took the time to explain the philosophy and genuine team vibe of the restaurant. Oftentimes when a restaurant adds a flat 20% gratuity, you get the feeling this is not passed on to the servers. Not so here. He explained that it's shared among the servers, bar, and other staff, with only a bit retained by management, but even that finds its way into their wages. Terrific work environment and happy to see it. It definitely shows in the level of service. But we're here to eat. Didn't take a picture, but one of my dining companions ordered the burrito with red chili sauce and it was very good. Just the right amount of heat in the sauce. The Cantina celebrates Taco Tuesday, so I took advantage of this. You get the opportunity to try 5 different street tacos for the low price of $15. For another $4 you order it fully loaded which is a steal (guac, pickled onions, lettuce, giardano, crema, and another lovely sauce). Each of the tacos were really delicious and packed full of flavor. I especially enjoyed the cauliflower and the beef. Was surprised how much I liked the popcorn chicken - still juicy and not greasy in the least. Andrew treated us to a round of the hatch green chili. I was delighted because it was a dish I wanted to try. He described it perfectly: a little kick, but you can't stop eating it. He was right. A bowl of this in the winter with their cornbread (which I'm confident will be delicious) will preempt a winter cold. The sauces on the table are not to be ignored either. The green chili sauce was fruity with a little heat, the scorpion chili brings the heat, but their homemade chili oil is phenomenal. I could put this on everything. In short, the Cantina delivers. Excellent food, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and fun staff, and a cool vibe. I'll bet the cocktails will also be good. Definitely adding to the regular rotation!

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