Tacos
Authentic Mexican tacos with generous meat portions and house-made salsas. Available with various proteins and fresh toppings.
- Generous meat portions
- Choice of red or verde sauce
- Fresh toppings and authentic preparation
⭐ 4.4 (115 reviews)
Visibility: 59/100This family-operated food truck has earned a stellar reputation as one of Seattle's best taco spots, consistently praised for generous meat portions and exceptional house-made sauces. Customers particularly rave about the affordable pricing and reliable quality, making it a go-to destination for both quick lunch runs and pre-beach takeout orders.
Based on 115 customer reviews
Address: 2015 E Union St, Seattle, WA 98122, USA
Phone: (206) 476-2755
Parking: Plenty of street parking available for quick pickup
Peak times: Lunch hours 11:30am-2pm and early evening 5-7pm
Nearby neighborhoods: Greenwood, Phinney Ridge, Ballard
Nearby landmarks: Near Chuck's Hop Shop, Close to Golden Gardens Beach, Greenwood Avenue corridor
Authentic Mexican tacos with generous meat portions and house-made salsas. Available with various proteins and fresh toppings.
Full-size burritos including exceptional vegetarian options that have earned cult status among locals.
Signature red and verde sauces made in-house that customers specifically return for.
Quick and efficient takeout service perfect for beach visits or grabbing food before nearby activities.
⭐ 4.4 out of 5
115 total reviews
Consistently high ratings with recent focus on sauce quality and portion sizes. 8 new reviews this month.
“Best taco truck in the area. They never skimp on the meat and the red sauce is sooooo delicious. The prices are super hard to beat. Burritos are good too. This is a regular spot for me.”
— Emily Nguyen“This place has God-tier veggie burritos that never disappoint. Have literally never had less than an 11/10 experience. If you’re grabbing beers at Chuck’s, you can’t go wrong with some amazing eats from El Costeño.”
— Jonathan Butz“Best tacos in Seattle!!! The verde sauce is chefs kiss!!! Super friendly and love this family run truck. Nice picnic benches to eat there too and plenty of street parking if you wanna grab to go and eat them at the beach! Customer for life”
— Emma Bailey-McComb“I loved this food truck! The tacos I bought were outstanding. Given the low prices, I should have bought way more! The man helping me was also super cheerful and friendly.”
— Brett WOur tacos with red sauce and veggie burritos are customer favorites, both known for generous portions and authentic flavors.
Yes! Our veggie burritos are legendary among customers and described as 'god-tier' by regulars.
We have picnic benches available for dining, plus plenty of street parking for takeout orders.
Our red and verde sauces are made in-house daily and are what customers say keeps them coming back regularly.
Absolutely! We're perfectly located for grabbing takeout before heading to the beach, with easy parking and quick service.
Status: Open now
Peak hours: Lunch 11:30am-2pm
Service style: Quick counter service
Popular this month: Tacos, Veggie burritos, House sauces
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