The carne asada here reminds me of the stuff I used to get in Southern California. If that isn't an endorsement, I don't know what is. You can get all kinds of meat, including goat, I think, but I... More

The carne asada here reminds me of the stuff I used to get in Southern California. If that isn't an endorsement, I don't know what is. You can get all kinds of meat, including goat, I think, but I and my family always go for the carne asada, spicy pork, or chicken. You know this place is authentic because they even include ceviche and albondigas on the menu. Tacos El Asadero is a family operation; you always see the same people there. Some days, the food is a little salty...it just depends who's cooking. They added a new person to the crew about a year ago and I think she's the culprit. I don't care, though, because I will always eat their cheap, delicious tacos and mulitas. I know people who swear by the burritos, but 've never ordered one because I like my burritos without a lot of rice and beans. Besides, the tacos are a buck a piece and you can't beat that!
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What I thought was my friends' and my little secret quickly dissolved when I ran into a friend also seeking out Tacos El Asadero's taco goodness one evening. A self-proclaimed taco bus enthusaist,... More

What I thought was my friends' and my little secret quickly dissolved when I ran into a friend also seeking out Tacos El Asadero's taco goodness one evening. A self-proclaimed taco bus enthusaist, my friend said, of course he knew about the bus; it's the best bus in town. And since that fateful night, I've found myself without a seat or in a longer than usual line when awaiting my tacos. You just can't keep a place this tasty a secret--even if it's in a retro white bus permanently parked in an otherwise abandoned parking lot. Although there are at least 10 photos of different offerings lining the bus ceiling, I've stuck to the tacos (simple and delicious), mullitas (like a taco sandwich with cheese and avocado) and quesadillas (very cheesy, very filling). Yum.
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The Taco Truck on Rainier Avenue may look a little sketchy, but if you're looking for real deal Mexican with the added benefit of the kitschy experience of having your lunch inside a truck, this is... More

The Taco Truck on Rainier Avenue may look a little sketchy, but if you're looking for real deal Mexican with the added benefit of the kitschy experience of having your lunch inside a truck, this is the place to go. Yummy tortas, mulitas and tacos, great salsas - be brave, be bold, go to the truck.
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