Seattle's taco scene has grown significantly, from taco trucks to sit-down taquerias. White Center and South Seattle have the most authentic options.
White Center & South
Tacos El Tajin
$ • White Center
Food truck-turned-restaurant with excellent street tacos.
Carnitas Michoacan
$ • White Center
Michoacán-style carnitas. Weekends only, sells out fast.
La Fondita
$$ • Columbia City
Regional Mexican with excellent mole and tacos.
Citywide Favorites
Tacos Chukis
$ • Capitol Hill
$1.50 street tacos that pack flavor. Late-night essential.
El Camión
$ • Ballard
Food truck turned brick-and-mortar. Excellent al pastor.
Bitterroot BBQ
$$ • Ballard
BBQ spot with surprisingly great brisket tacos.
Modern & Creative
Fogón
$$$ • Capitol Hill
Wood-fire focused Mexican. Beautiful space, refined tacos.
MezcalerÃa Oaxaca
$$ • Capitol Hill
Oaxacan-focused with excellent mezcal selection.
Barrio
$$ • Capitol Hill
Modern Mexican with great happy hour tacos.
Pro Tip: White Center (just south of West Seattle) has Seattle's highest concentration of authentic taquerias. Worth the trip.