Tacos El Tajin

Decent tacos. I had the Carne Asada and Al Pastor. Both were ³⁄₅. Carne Asada needed more marination and was a tad dry. Al Pastor wasn’t dry, but could use a little more spice. Salsas were as hot as they say, BEWARE. What really surprised me were the pinto BEANS (⁴⁄₅). Wow, I hadn’t had beans that good anywhere in a while. Just a very good, deep flavor.

Horrible, absolutely horrible.
My «super» burrito:
— Less than 6 inches in length.
— They use a very large tortilla so 70% of each bite is just flour tortilla.
— Dry, stale, overcooked meat.
— Costs $ 8.
There’s better food in the area.

It’s… okay. Everything seems fresh and their salsas are delicious but man, I can’t stand for shredded chicken. I don’t normally get chicken but it’s a good barometer for how good a place is so I usually get it on the first visit to a restaurant to see how much care they put into it. This chicken appears to be of the boiled and shredded variety.
BUT, it’s not bad. I’m biased because of living in AZ, but I still say that the Tacos El Asadero food bus is the best in Seattle. Since it isn’t mobile it’s not hamstrung by the King County food truck laws that require meats to be precooked offsite first in a commercial kitchen.
Will visit again.

This food truck is the bomb. Amazing salsas that are nice and hot (orange is the best). Torta’s are good, burritos are amazing. Super cheap and fill you up. the food is amazing for the price. Don’t drive to fast!

I’m a fan of Tacos El Tajin and have been eating from this food truck since 2011. Although there’s typically a long line waiting during lunch, the line does move fast. I like that their food looks and tastes more like street food (and not pretty/​proper food like what other places may offer). There’s a number of meat selection as well as tacos/​burritos variation that will suit your liking.
There prices are reasonable, and I’m still amazed despite so many years since I first tried this truck, prices hadn’t really gone up all that much. Today, my colleague and I grabbed 2 lunches and 2 soda, and the cost was just shy of $ 16. Really good, tasty and filling meal.
Note: just brave the line and get into the queue. The line looks long but it does move fast!

If you moved here from SoCal like my boyfriend and I did, this is the closest thing to real Mexican food that you’ll find… in the entire region is Seattle. Seattle REALLY LACKS in Mexican food. Thank god for this food truck!
The tacos are really good with soft tortillas, your typical street tacos. I would say the best is probably the Asada or pastor. The lengua was good but not as soft as I usually have it in CA. The chicken was a little try for me. And the prices are really good for what they offer. 4 tacos for $ 5, pretty good deal compared to other places here. I haven’t had anything else besides the taco, but my boyfriend ordered a burrito and it looked really good.
I love their tomatillo sauce (the green one) on the tacos. So many sauces to choose from! Definitely THE BEST Mexican place in Seattle. Bummer they only have a food truck and not a restaurant here T_​_​T

I had no idea this taco truck existed until I happened across it one afternoon while looking for lunch in South Lake Union. The first thing you will notice is how super friendly the staff is and they are genuinely happy to be of service. This really goes a long way, especially in the ultra competitive world of food trucks.
I ordered three tacos and a tamale which was more than enough food even though I was very hungry at the time. When they asked if I wanted cheese on my tacos, I pictured a light dusting of cotija cheese but what I got was a healthy dose of shredded cheddar cheese layered over the top which was fine even though not quite what I was expecting.
One of the things I really liked about this place was the selection of hot sauces which actually do range from mild to really hot rather than from really mild to sort of zesty. When I asked if the hot option really was hot, the lady got very serious and wanted to make sure I understand their sauce was no joke and not to be taken lightly. This, of course, made me very happy and more than willing to add a decent sized dose (not too much!) to my tacos. To me, it really was the right amount of spiciness although nothing that would make me run around in circles screaming for mercy.

Cheap, friendly staff, tasty carne asada tacos and great salsa. Yuuuuum.

I have been on a serious taco hunt after moving to Washington.
It resulted in a disappointing discovery: Mexican food seriously lacks out here. Heart wrenching for a girl that eats tacos multiple times a week.
And then… I found this gem.
I’m all about that pork. Carnitas and al pastor were perfection. Cilantro, onion, spiced pork. That’s all you need to accurately judge a good taco. Pork was not greasy, but super moist (ya. I said it). And they include limes without you requesting!!! I know. So great.
All the sauces were tasty.
4 tacos for $ 5. Quite a steal.
Friendly staff.
I will be back. And they will know me by name sooner than I would like to admit.

Great taco truck. super fast service (like within a couple of minutes), delicious taste, and very reasonable prices. (4 taco for $ 5.50).
basically as good as it gets for the food truck scene at Amazon

Usually excellent, but today they messed up my order. Ordered steak and got a gross mushy ground pork. I’m puking. So gross.

Very good tacos and homemade salsa. A bit overpriced but they all are in SLU. Highly recommend for a good street taco.

This is my favorite food truck in the South Lake Union area. Good portions at a reasonable price, and always a ‘don’t drive to fast’ as you leave.

The first couple times I went to this taco truck, I was disappointed. But then I learned how to order. I stopped ordering the chicken and now exclusively order the carne asada. You can’t go wrong with a super carne asada burrito ($ 6.50) or the torta ($ 6.50) with carne asada. I think I’d like to try the tacos, tostadas, and taco salad as well, I just haven’t gotten around to it. The line moves very quickly to where you usually have your food before you’ve had a chance to pay. The gentleman taking credit card payments is always cheerful too. It’s my go-​to spot when I’ve forgotten my lunch for the day.

You want Mexican, and you search far and wide… what is a middle-​class-​yuppie-​amazonian going to do?
*queue up cheesy game show music* Why you come look for a foooooood truck, and today (and everyday) you can delight in the joy of moderately priced goodness! Enjoy a menu of various delivery options. From the 4x$ 5.50 tacos, to the Super Burrito; and the Mulitas… there is something for your mouthwatering needs.
Wait there is more, get any of these options with ether Steak (Asada), Chicken (Pollo), Spicy Pork (Al Pastor), Deep Fried Pork (Carnitas), or Tongue (Langua)!
*light shines on you* More you say? Additional delivery method includes Tortas and Quesadilla; all made to order.
Compete the order with Mexican Coke and you are set like Donkey Kong.
Go get it.

I only return to get the spicy pork tacos. 4 for $ 5.50. The chicken was too dry. Service is quick and nice! Credit cards accepted.

Right outside my work building, consistently tasty, and cost effective — I am indeed a fan.
I appreciate the traditional use of corn tortillas for the tacos, as this makes it a simple meal I can enjoy as a celiac: steak, corn tortillas, onions, cilantro, lime juice. People love to load up on the salsas and sauces but I think it’s delicious just as it is.
Don’t let the long lines put you off, they are often speedier than most other trucks in the area that have shorter lines. The cashier is always super nice and friendly.

The truck is oozing with authenticity. In addition to the delicious meals, they have the Mexican coke and jarritos! The vegetarian super burritos and tacos were well liked. The line can be long given the good and price — so get here early for lunch. The staff is dressed in EL Tri. Definitely 4 stars or higher — goooooooooaaaaaaal!

This place was meh. I got the 4 tacos for $ 5 deal — 2 chicken and 2 steak, and added $ 1 for avocados (appx ¹⁄₃ of an avocado, or 3 slides).
Both the chicken and the steak were dry. The avocados were hard (not ripened enough).
Prices are decent: tacos are $ 1.50 individually or $ 5 for 4. $ 1 extra for avocados is decent. But 50 cents more for cheese?!
They also had 3 sauces which saved the tacos: a mild green one (I drenched my taco in this), a medium red sauce and a hot habanero sauce.
I think I’ll make my rounds to other food trucks before coming back here.

Even after one visit, even without visiting even half the other taco trucks in this town, it’s tempting to wonder whether Tajin might be the king of Seattle taco trucks. The line down the block certainly suggests they’re making a run at it, if nothing else.
The tacos, burritos, muletas, and a couple other things comprise the whole menu. The ice trough is about half American pop, half Jarritos. Have a Jarritos. That fruit flavor is just better with Mexican street food.
You duck under the door flap and order up into the window, then pick up at the next window, then pay at the table by the front bumper. Tomas is rockin the mobile pay station and the straw cowboy hat. He is friendly and cool, and the prices here are right on. $ 5 for 4 killer little tacos – you can get all different meats, too, not just beef, pork, or chicken. Though they have those too of course. They come with plenty of fresh chopped onions and cilantro, and big juicy lime wedges. Other taco trucks do this too, of course, but the quality here is really high. Can’t wait to work my way through the whole menu.