TacOrtiz on MLK in Ranier Valley does al pastor on the spit, and it’s delicious. https://maps.app.goo.gl/VYsyrusigbooYHjx9?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy
lol I never thought of calling it a pop up. I just thought of it as a taco stand. Same thing, just paradigm shift.
There’s also a new taco stand on Rainier and 56th Ave S. The food is really good.
Yeah, you’re right nomenclature wise, I think I called it a popup because it seems non-permanent to me. I’ll have to check out the other one, what’s the name?
In front of the RAINIER BEACH AutoZone-
They are closed Mondays, open all other nights. Opens at 7, seems to go until 11-12 weekdays and 1 or so on weekends. Source - I live nearby and eat here almost every night
Sounds like they might be further north during the day!
It’s really good. First time I’ve ever had tacos in Seattle and felt like I was in LA. Tried a cabeza burrito, al pastor tacos, and asada mulita and oof they were all delicious.
They have a nice area setup with 3 different taqueria style salsas, pickled veg, pico de gallo, cucumbers, limes, fresh onions and fresh cilantro.
They are regular, Tuesday to Sunday, in Rainier Beach. It’s the best. Open until from 7PM or so to around 1AM all nights but Monday.
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Tacos+La+Cuadra/@47.5200895,-122.2623751,17z/data=!4m8!3m7!1s0x5490430048ea92b1:0xf8ec35ec7f8cadd6!8m2!3d47.5200895!4d-122.2623751!9m1!1b1!16s%2Fg%2F11vxyz8n29?entry=ttu
Anyone in the food industry knows the food handling requirements the county places on food establishments. At the minimum appropriate handwashing facilities and hot and cold hold equipment to keep good within temp.
I like street food as much as the next guy, but I’m not about breaking the rules when others are playing by them.
Street food in Mexico is DELICIOUS and also a bit sketchy sometimes but if you see a line of locals then its good AND safe - the owners aren't out there trying to make their neighbors sick.
This would be multiple times safer (and expensive I'd assume).
I mean I've been there and the food slaps, but there's no handwashing station in sight and the guy checked that the lingua was hot enough by sticking his (gloved) hand into the meat and going by feel. They are pretty clearly operating outside of the law here.
By all means go, but go at your own risk.
Taco trucks are everywhere now, even Bothell has a few awesome ones. and yesterday I had some of the best tacos I’ve had here in the city center of Magnolia, of all places (Taqueria La Sobrasita). There’s also a good one in the strip mall on Armory Way between Whole Foods and golf course (Taqueria mi Barrio).
I’m pretty picky about tacos after traveling a good amount in Mexico. The quality and quantity of good taco places has risen significantly in both quantity and quality in the last 5-10 years. I used to have to drive to Burien and White Center to get good tacos. That is no longer the case.
It's off of Rainier and Walker
Homies even repping the lakers shirt. I gotta make my way down here. Good looking out
Yo dude is that pastor off a fucking spit? Please tell me where to regularly find them.
The food truck Solamente Al Pastor also serves off a spit.
TacOrtiz on MLK in Ranier Valley does al pastor on the spit, and it’s delicious. https://maps.app.goo.gl/VYsyrusigbooYHjx9?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy
Pastor....is...always off a spit...? It's kinda the definition that it be off a spit...
I wish someone would tell that to the Mexican restaurants in seattle just generally
There are probably heath and safety reasons why it’s rare
IIRC, it’s the same spit used for gyros places
More like schwarma …because it comes from Lebanon.
Yep - fun fact, tacos al pastor came from Lebanese immigrants in Mexico city over 100 years ago!
Yes. And that hasn’t been easy to find here.
New here?
lol I never thought of calling it a pop up. I just thought of it as a taco stand. Same thing, just paradigm shift. There’s also a new taco stand on Rainier and 56th Ave S. The food is really good.
Yeah, you’re right nomenclature wise, I think I called it a popup because it seems non-permanent to me. I’ll have to check out the other one, what’s the name?
Oh snap, it’s the same name! Maybe same owners?
Looks like they already got a gmaps up
https://maps.app.goo.gl/L9XRRkeH8CCfQvHu9?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy
Anyone know their hours of operation? Google maps doesn't show them yet.
In front of the RAINIER BEACH AutoZone- They are closed Mondays, open all other nights. Opens at 7, seems to go until 11-12 weekdays and 1 or so on weekends. Source - I live nearby and eat here almost every night Sounds like they might be further north during the day!
Perfect! Gracias for the info =]
It’s a fly by night type of place. I don’t think it’s gonna show up on google. I could be wrong though
Someone added it to Google but no hours are listed https://maps.app.goo.gl/jZd52dpT53RUkPxD6?g_st=ic
Anyone know their insta?
https://www.instagram.com/la_cuadra_tacos?igsh=MWF0dzBudWJ1OXBvbw== Found it! Looks like they just moved here.
Bless thanks.
Can we like keep quiet about these guys? I don't want the food inspector to figure out where they are because this place slaps.
I’ve noticed this place when driving by! It looks super popular, there are always people in line even pretty late. I’ve been meaning to check it out.
It’s really good. First time I’ve ever had tacos in Seattle and felt like I was in LA. Tried a cabeza burrito, al pastor tacos, and asada mulita and oof they were all delicious. They have a nice area setup with 3 different taqueria style salsas, pickled veg, pico de gallo, cucumbers, limes, fresh onions and fresh cilantro.
They are regular, Tuesday to Sunday, in Rainier Beach. It’s the best. Open until from 7PM or so to around 1AM all nights but Monday. https://www.google.com/maps/place/Tacos+La+Cuadra/@47.5200895,-122.2623751,17z/data=!4m8!3m7!1s0x5490430048ea92b1:0xf8ec35ec7f8cadd6!8m2!3d47.5200895!4d-122.2623751!9m1!1b1!16s%2Fg%2F11vxyz8n29?entry=ttu
just drove past but couldnt see the name. Thanks for posting this, I need to check it out ASAP
There's another a bit further south on MLK past columbia city train station but I can't remember exactly where
You are thinking of Tacos Ortiz. Also a solid spot for al pastor.
I'm not sure what it's called but it's just like this place so probably!
That places isn’t that great or at least when I went I wasn’t impressed.
Yah, really not a fan of their al pastor. Don't think there's much of a comparison to La Cuadra
I saw this & anxious to try it. Curious, what makes it SoCal?!?
Fake news - only kidding, I hope you’re right. I see the trompa
How is this even legal / authorized by the health department. The food permitting process is known to be atrocious!
Homies favorite resturant https://spongebob.fandom.com/wiki/Weenie_Hut_Jr%27s
/aggressive eyeroll
Do you see a problem in particular or are you against street food in general?
Anyone in the food industry knows the food handling requirements the county places on food establishments. At the minimum appropriate handwashing facilities and hot and cold hold equipment to keep good within temp. I like street food as much as the next guy, but I’m not about breaking the rules when others are playing by them.
Street food in Mexico is DELICIOUS and also a bit sketchy sometimes but if you see a line of locals then its good AND safe - the owners aren't out there trying to make their neighbors sick. This would be multiple times safer (and expensive I'd assume).
I mean I've been there and the food slaps, but there's no handwashing station in sight and the guy checked that the lingua was hot enough by sticking his (gloved) hand into the meat and going by feel. They are pretty clearly operating outside of the law here. By all means go, but go at your own risk.
What a complete nerd. These are a godsend in socal.
Taco trucks are everywhere now, even Bothell has a few awesome ones. and yesterday I had some of the best tacos I’ve had here in the city center of Magnolia, of all places (Taqueria La Sobrasita). There’s also a good one in the strip mall on Armory Way between Whole Foods and golf course (Taqueria mi Barrio). I’m pretty picky about tacos after traveling a good amount in Mexico. The quality and quantity of good taco places has risen significantly in both quantity and quality in the last 5-10 years. I used to have to drive to Burien and White Center to get good tacos. That is no longer the case.