Thai-U-Up

Stopped in and picked up the Cuban sandwich. It had braised pork and ham which was nice and juicy…read more With the pickles and mustard, every bite was a flavorful experience. The bun was soft and fresh. The decor was nice and modern. It had a nice outside seating area. The staff was friendly and service was great. Looking for a great Sammie, do yourself a favor and check this place out.

Driving around Downtown Burien, we decided to have lunch at Now Make Me A Sandwich. Free 2 Hour…read morePublic Street Parking available. Outside and inside seating options available. The decor is humorous and pirate themed. The sandwich shop is on the small side, so large groups would find it hard to sit together. One unisex restroom. Complimentary ice water and/or guava flavored water. Order via the cashier. He was friendly, helpful, and recommended a couple of his favorite sandwiches. Fidel Cash Flow: A rich and savory combination of braised pork belly, sliced ham, swiss cheese, dill pickle chips, fresh cilantro, plain mayo, and a spicy brown mustard on a telera roll (4/5). Served with your choice of sides (hand cut fries, waffle fries, chipotle mac salad, & jalapeño slaw). The sandwich size was a bit smaller than expected but it did come with a side. The bread was so soft and good. I also wish it had a bit more meat to enjoy. Otherwise, still a good tasting sandwich. Come support your local business.

Grilled Cheese + ham and rosemary aioli

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Melton’s BBQ

5.0(22 reviews)

1.1 mi

this is my favorite place for BBQ in seattle. Jason really knows his stuff. Reliably great brisket,…read moreand it's absolutely worth it to get if he ever has the beef rib. the brisket is as good as you'll get in Seattle, but the beef rib I would put up with any that I've had around the country, from Texas to Missouri to Tennesse.

Huge portions. Pulled pork sandwich was delicious. Loved mom's potato salad. Tasted the Mac and…read morecheese too. Yummy stuff!

Brisket Sandwich, Smoked Tofu Sandwich & Brisket/Pork Sausage Dog

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Taqueria Vela

4.5(6 reviews)

0.3 mi

This food truck is near my house and I love stopping by when I see that they are open. I usually…read moreget a few quesa birria tacos with consome and it never disappoints. The lady taking your order is super nice and she always makes sure I order what I want. One time, she double-checked that I wanted cheese on my tacos - I did! And she immediately corrected my order. Sometimes I walk over with my dog and when the Seattle weather cooperates, we have no problem waiting outside. I definitely recommend this place if you are looking for great Mexican food in the area!!!

Spotted a new taco truck by work. Since I moved to Seattle I been searching for some decent Mexican…read morefood. Gave this truck a shot! It didn't disappoint! The Birria was so flavorful and the consume was on point. The service was great. It started sprinkling so the lady brought my food to the car very thoughtful.

Birria consume

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Tacos de langue y tripa

Taqueria Mi Pueblito

5.0(2 reviews)

1.3 mi

Drove by this taco truck located in Ronnie's Market's parking lot many times. Tried Googling and…read moreYelping and couldn't find any reviews. I guess it's one of the first food trucks that got approved to be operating in Burien earlier this year. I ended up just giving it a try anyway. Great tacos. My favorites are abobada and asada. Friendly and speedy service. Ended up visiting two more times soon after my first visit.

Best burrito I've had in seattle. Friendly, fast service and delicious food. I'm excited to try the…read morerest of the items on the menu.

Taqueria Mi Pueblito food truck

Tacos menu

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Ohana Kitchen

4.4(476 reviews)

1.1 mi

We have been going to Ohana Kitchen for many years…read more The food does not disappoint. The food is consistently good and plentiful. Even the men that we go with usually cannot finish their entire orders. I usually order the beef bulgogi or the chicken katsu. It comes with a heaping portion of rice, mac salad, and japchae. The people who own Ohana Kitchen are very nice. There's parking in front and near the restaurant. It's a very narrow lot though.

I ordered the teriyaki chicken bowl. It is very tasty but tastes nothing like the Hawaiian style…read more teriyaki chicken that I grew up with. There was no Mac salad that came with it or tossed salad. I was disappointed. There are a lot of other Korean and Hawaiian dishes there. They even have a bakery section with delicious homemade cakes from Hawaii. they also have an entire showcase of kimchi of every sort! The service was fast and friendly. It has a very casual ambience to it, but it is kept very neat and tidy. I think perhaps they should change the name of the restaurant because it's more of an Asian fusion restaurant and not exclusively Hawaiian.

Inside

Sweet garlic chicken wing

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Birrieria La Santa Tacos & More

4.5(79 reviews)

2.9 mi

This place has amazing food! Best Birrieria in town! Everything on the menu is great and at a nice…read moreprice.

This is based off of a to-go order. The birria in my tacos were a bit dry. I got the queso one and…read morea regular one. Queso birria was better than the regular birria. I'd give this place another try and get other items on the menu but the tacos were not something to write home about.

Indoor seating area

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Entrance with lovely flowers

World Express

5.0(1 review)

0.7 mi

Just tried the burger-an incredible experience! Fresh veggies, juicy patties, and amazing cheese.read more

From the owner: What sets our business apart is our culinary diversity and rich experiences. As owners with a…read morebackground in various eateries, we have curated a menu that showcases a delightful mix of flavors from different cultures. From Vietnamese delicacies to global favorites like wings and burgers, each dish tells a story of passion and dedication. Our signature plates, "My Mom Plate," "My Fiancé Plate," and "My Wife Plate," offer a unique and personalized dining experience. Join us on a tantalizing journey, where every bite is an adventure!

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"World Express Food Truck: Taste the World's Flavors!"

Birrieria Tijuana

4.2(471 reviews)

0.9 mi

I finally made it to Birrieria Tijuana and WOW... I'm honestly mad I didn't come sooner…read more The birria caldo was absolutely amazing - rich, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned with a homemade taste that you just can't fake. You can tell it's made with love and tradition. The meat was tender, juicy, and soaked up all that deep, savory broth in the best way possible. On top of that, the customer service was super friendly and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. It really felt like one of those hidden gems where the food AND the people both stand out. If you're anywhere near Burien and craving birria. don't think twice. This place is it I can't wait to try more items on their extensive menu! They also have a dessert place adjacent.

Came here for dinner to try their birria tacos with cheese and without as well as their consome. I…read morealso ordered their chips and beans. The chips were fried fresh and were so hot, I had to wait to eat it. They were crunchy and perfectly fried. The bean dip was delicious and smooth sprinkled with cotija cheese. The tacos were delicious and crunchy and had a good amount of meat and cheese in it. The consome was okay. It was flavorful, but needed more salt. It was a great way to eat the tacos though! The service was great! Took my order right away and answered questions I had. She then brought out the food for me.

3/17/24

Churros (5/17/25)

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Dirty Dawgz Food Truck

4.8(4 reviews)

1.8 mi

Okay - so let me say this first - HUGE FAN and I could not wait for Renton River Days to happen…read moreagain this year so I could visit my favorite food truck and partake in an amazing hot dog. And honestly, that does not do it justice. So yes, Sunday was fritos on top, the perfect relish - and just pure heaven. Then this happened! They asked why I didn't order the Maple Valley. And I was thinking - but didn't say - uhm, because it has peanut butter on it. And though I love peanut butter - I could not reconcile it with a hot dog. And boy was I WRONG! The combination of sweet and savory - the tiniest hint of peanut butter. I had no idea what was happening to my tastebuds, other than it was AMAZING! Highly recommend you find where they are parked - and regardless of what you order - just place an order. You will not regret it! And PS - love the team! Thank you for your service!

It's been a few years since I came to the Renton Farmer's market, so I thought I would return to…read morecheck it out. In the past, it was busy enough, but not crowed. Today, it was elbow to elbow. Most booths were busy, some with lines beyond belief. I had looked at the vendor list ahead of time and thought I would give this place a try. I grew up with The Frankfurter. They still have their location on the dock in Seattle and opened a new location in Sumner a few years back, but as a kid, we often ate at the Seattle Center location as well as the several other locations they had around town before they all closed. The one and only sausage I would get was called, The Italian Hot. It was basically a hot link and their menu actually calls it that now. It's a pork and beef sausage with a legitimate kick. Dirty Dawgs has a hotlink on their menu, so that was my play. One of the females on the truck was very friendly, the other not as much. I was impressed with the size of the dog, most places serve a ¼ lb sausage, this appeared to 1/3 lb, possibly even 1/2 pound. On a heat scale, it might have been a 2/10, it had flavor, but no heat, reminded me more of the polish sausage Costco used to serve, but I would assume that was the pork content of the sausage. Initially, I wasn't impressed with the $8 price tag, but it filled me up completely, and proved to be a solid value based on the portion alone. My two knocks are small, but do prevent me from giving 5 stars. 1 was the heat level. I guess the trend is to call something hot, when it's really not. Flaming Hot Cheetos aren't hot, but even they are spicier than this. 2 would be the temp. it was warm, not hot. I like my dogs to have grill marks and I like a little sizzle when I bit into them. Again, I think this person is serious about what they serve and you won't regret giving her a try, but 5 stars is for flawless food, that is also lifechanging. That just wasn't my experience. Would love to see this truck on food alley before a Mariner's game, but that stretch is full of vendors grilling up dogs like it's a competition.

Front of food trailer

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Lavish Roots Catering

4.9(14 reviews)

1.2 mi

Lavish Roots catered our school's auction and did a wonderful job! I'm vegetarian and there were…read moreplenty of delicious options. They obviously put care into every single one of their dishes. I highly recommend them.

Lavish roots catered a 40th birthday for a friend of mine. The food and service was incredible. It…read morewas easily some of the best food I've had, and it truly felt like a a fine dining experience. I highly recommend them for any type of event.

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Angie H.

4 months ago

Had Thai U Up for the first time at UW's Food Fair, Eat Local, and to say the least, my friend won't shut up about how good their pad thai was. Definitely going their location to get their thai tea again and to their friendly service :) read more

Michelle K.

5 years ago

No Joke the BEST Pad Thai in Seattle! We've tried lots of Pad Thai before and this is so far the closest to the one we tried in Thailand. Very tasty and aunthentic! Definately will be coming back for more read more

Zee L.

10 years ago

The panang curry from the food truck is delicious. And we had the spring rolls, and pad kee mao noodle. Love it! Thinking to try the eggplant and the green beans. Hopefully it will meet the expectations read more

Aldwin W.

5 years ago

This is the best thai food in seattle. I tried the pad thai and tom yum, its super good and original, just like i try in bangkok!! Totally recommended! read more

K M.

7 years ago

Had this twice so far and been great. I don't go for too spicy but I do enjoy the deep flavors they put into their menu. Can't wait to try it again. read more

Jared F.

9 years ago

Very fast delivery and excellent food! We were very happy with the quality and taste but so so excited and impressed with how fast it arrived! read more

Ionatana T.

7 years ago

I was enjoy my order from this place nice food good delicious make your money worth try it it's good that's all I can say.....

Luna M.

6 months ago

If they make your order wrong, they will accuse you of trying to scam them instead of apologizing and looking at cameras.

Holly T.

2 months ago

You are a WA state Ferry line cutter! Wait your turn and be respectful of the transportation systems in our state.

Asher W.

4 months ago

They had fast service and kind workers! The food is also incredible I wish I could eat their pad Thai all the time

Shyla G.

4 months ago

good food! fast service and great portions for the value, will definitely come back. i got the chicken pad see ew!

Teddy S.

6 months ago

New item on the restaurant and the food truck menu. New food truck location is 8855 9th Ave Seattle, Washington read more

Lunar P.

6 months ago

Ladies here are awesome, the young guy at the front seems like he was born yesterday or may have a low IQ issue

Pammie N.

170

9 years ago

Delivery was pretty quick. Crispy garlic chicken was so good. Tried the vegetarian egg rolls, pretty decent.

Bilal A.

10 years ago

yea this food is really ood oh my god its the best food i have had in seatttle oh my god its soooo good

Andrea G.

9 years ago

So delicious and fast delivery! I can't wait to order from them again.

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