Taco Trucks - What's new?

[elswinger]

I looked both here and at Mouthfulls and notice there hasn't been an update to either thread for a LONG time. This weekend I am planning on finding a Taco Truck and wondered who the reigning champ is.

[rockdoggydog]

My two favorites are Tacos Asadero on Rainier and La Fondita #2 in White Cetner just down the block from Carniceria El Paisano.

Rocky

[elswinger]

I went to both Taqueria La Fondita #2 and Taqueria El Rincon in White Center today and had Carne Asado Tacos and Coke's at both. I would give the edge to El Rincon because the beef was better (though the salsa was better La Fondita 2) and El Rincon has Mexican Coke (with sugar instead of corn syrup) in tall glass bottles.

I don't think either place is worth the trip from Wallingford (where I live) when I can take a bus to Guyamas or La Carte de Oaxaca.

[mamster]

Is El Rincon the one where you can eat in the truck? I love that place.

[elswinger]

Yes, but it was so hot yesterday that it was cooler in the tent.

[rmockler]

Yes, but it was so hot yesterday that it was cooler in the tent.

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More cheers for the Rainier "Truck" down by the old Chubby and Tubby -- you can eat in it, too, and they have fantastic cabeza and lengua both, along with Mexican coke, jarritos, and all the fixins. Heaven in a parking lot.

[elswinger]

Thanks. I'm going to the Ranier Valley on Saturday. If you can recommend more taco trucks in that area I'd appreciate it. I'd like to go to 2 or 3.

[PeoplesPub]

In case it is of assistance, I saw this the other day :

Seattle's Very Own Taco Truck Finder

[pupcart]

Thanks.  I'm going to the Ranier Valley on Saturday.  If you can recommend more taco trucks in that area I'd appreciate it.  I'd like to go to 2 or 3.

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1) Heading south on Rainier Avenue, you can stop first at the reknowned El Asaderos at 3517 Rainier Avenue South.

2) Continuing south to 4801 Rainier Avenue in Columbia City you'll see the truck parked in the Columbia Plaza lot

3) A bit further south you will find 6230 Rainier Avenue - the Los Potrillos truck is located at the corner of Rainier and Graham in the northwest corner of the gas station parking lot.

Let us know what you enjoyed...

(edited to correct the address of the Columbia Plaza truck)

Edited August 31, 2006 by pupcart (log)

[rockdoggydog]

I would totally recommend the buche taco at Asadero.

Rocky

[trillium]

When you're in Portland, I'm getting very fond of the taco truck at SE 32nd and Powell, Taqueria Torres de Morelo. It doesn't hurt that it's within walking distance from our house, or that both Torres (son and father) tell us when they have something special that doesn't get posted on the board (bbqed lamb, algondigas, etc). But I think the carnitas frescas, cicharon, busche, lengua and pollo tacos and sopes are really good. Not so fond of the al pastor since they started using canned pineapple, and the asada is too dry for me. The salsas all kick butt, but we feel lucky when he makes the special grandma style one with cacahuates and deep fried chillies.

regards,

trillium

[elswinger]

I wound up going to the first two trucks on pupcart's list. As usual I ate Carne Asada Tacos. (what can i say, I love them).

Tacos El Asadero was pretty good, and the fact that they had Mexican Coke was a definite plus. Service was pretty quick and the inside of the bus had a line going outside. I ordered from the window outside, and as usual when I order from a bus, I wound up with a crick in my neck. Though tasty, I felt the beef was a bit over cooked and I pulled out the overly charred bits.

The second place you mentioned (48th in Rainier) was very good, but it wasn't until I got my food that I felt the trip was worth it. I turned my back on my friend, who was ordering, for a second and this fat tweaker woman cut in line and ordered 20 tacos and then asked four times, what the filling was inside the tamales. Apparently she didn't understand the word pollo, let alone chicken. So my friend was done eating by the time I got my tacos. They were right out of the pan and very stove-hot and juicy.

Considering how long it takes to get to Rainier or White Center from Wallingford, and how much gas it probably took, I don't think saving a dollar a taco over Guyamas or La carte de Oaxaca is worth the trip except for the novelty. But I will probably grab the #16 bus and try the place on Northgate Way tomorrow or Monday. This time I am going to bring my own hot sauce because I find the red sauces that are served in Seattle seem to be on the mild side.

[Schielke]

Taqueria La Garreta up on aurora and 177th or so on the east side of aurora is really great. It is an old school bus that you can go inside to order and eat.

I havent been down south to try out everybody's faves but this one is damn good.

[Ling]

There's a taco truck on Western and Bell, in the parking lot. Has anyone been there? How is it?

[Peter Johnson]

There's a taco truck on Western and Bell, in the parking lot. Has anyone been there? How is it?

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I've been wondering about that place for a while! Yes, yes...input, please!

[Ling]

When I know that Henry grabs tacos there occasionally, as he lives right across the street. He thinks they're pretty decent, and it seems to do good business. But still looking for more reviews before I commit myself to that 2 dollar taco.

[elswinger]

$2 is an awful lot for a Taco Truck taco. What landmark is nearby and I'll check it out.

[tsquare]

$2 is an awful lot for a Taco Truck taco.  What landmark is nearby and I'll check it out.

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I believe she is referring to the one in the day labor for hire (Casa Latina?) lot on Western.

[Cesar's Ghost]

I MOST heartily recommend Los Potrillos, and not just 'cause they're around the corner from my house! Muy autentico y delicioso

Edited September 9, 2006 by Cesar's Ghost (log)

[Ling]

$2 is an awful lot for a Taco Truck taco.  What landmark is nearby and I'll check it out.

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Sorry, it's actually $1.50.

Yes, it's in the parking lot that tsquare mentioned.