You don’t have to wait for Taco Tuesday to spice up your life. Every day is a good day for a taco. And while Seattle might not be famous for its taco scene, there are undoubtedly many delicious taco options at spots all over the city. Here are our top 5 picks for the best tacos in Seattle. Get ready to have a fiesta feast without leaving the PNW.
1. Taco Time NW
Taco Time NW has been serving up tasty tacos for over 60 years. It’s a PNW institution with multiple locations around Seattle. They offer both crisp and soft baja-style tacos with your choice of either pinto beans, beef, chicken, and fish.
📍Where: Various Seattle locations
2. Taco Chukis
Taco Chukis has multiple locations around Seattle. Their adobada taco is their famous specialty. The adobada taco is filled with marinated pork cooked Al Pastor style and then topped with sweet grilled pineapple. Plus, when they’re in season, you can try nopales tacos, the grilled prickly pear cactus leaf.
📍Where:
- Capitol Hill (219 Broadway E)
- South Lake Union (832 Dexter Ave N)
- Central District (2215 E Union St)
- Beacon Hill (1608 S Roberto Maestas Festival St.)
3. La Cuadra Tacos
La Cuadra Tacos is a Mexico City–style late-night al pastor stand. This TikTok famous underground spot is serving up delectable grilled meat tacos for only $3 apiece. They are also quite famous for setting up only later at night in the parking lot of Auto Zone in Rainier Beach. You’ll have to catch them between 7 pm to midnight, but be prepared to wait. There’s always a long line.
📍Where: 9471 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA
4. Fogón Cocina Mexicana
Fogón Cocina Mexicana serves all types of Mexican food, but their street tacos are a favorite by many. You can choose from so many delicious fillings like lengua, carne asada, al pastor, pollo, or carnitas. Plus, it’s all served on hand-made tortillas.
📍Where: 600 E Pine Street, Seattle, WA
5. Good Morning Tacos
This taco truck serves up Austin-style breakfast tacos right here in Seattle. Not only are the tacos delicious, but Chef Kinga Borkowski has a quirky sense of humor and injects fun into taco time. For the past two years on Halloween, Good Morning Tacos has dressed up as Taco Bell by putting their own spin on the classic fast food flavors. Follow Good Morning Tacos on Instagram to see where they’ll pop up next!
📍Where: Various Seattle locations