 KEN LAMBERT
Victor Valdovinos shows his favorite lunch dish at Shoreline's Taqueria El Carreton: pollo asado.
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September 28, 2007 Taco trucks
Sometimes you want excellent, authentic, inexpensive Mexican food that was prepared in a large vehicle, and that's where taco trucks come in. Whether you eat in the makeshift seating area or in your car, it might be the most satisfying meal you have all week. And next week you'll be back for more. TALK TO US
La Traila
(Shoreline)
The chicken burrito is one of the specialties of the house at La Traila. Unlike many taco trucks, the place has a phone number, so you can call to confirm that they're open before driving out.
Rancho Bravo
(Wallingford)
One of Seattle's most centrally located taco trucks (most are in South Seattle or way up north), Rancho Bravo delivers the real deal, including fresh, flavorful salsas and authentic versions of classics like tacos, tortas and burritos.
Tacos El Asadero
(Mount Baker/Leschi)
There's an outdoor-seating tent all summer long, and the menu is filled with delicious choices. Highlights include the chicken quesadilla and the tamales.
Taqueria El Carreton
(Shoreline)
A converted yellow school bus with a takeout window run by Guadalajara natives Nicolas and Olivia Guzman, El Carreton serves all the familiar favorites -- tacos, burritos, mulitas and more -- with flair. Watch for great daily specials, or just watch Spanish game shows on satellite TV while you eat.
Taqueria La Fondita
(Lynnwood)
At Taqueria La Fondita in Lynnwood, prices are supercheap. Put your money on anything that comes inside -- or between -- a tortilla: tacos, tostadas, mulitas, tortas, quesadillas.
Taqueria La Fondita #2
(White Center)
Tacos, burritos, quesadillas, tortas and more can be yours at this White Center taco truck. Look for $1 specials, and make sure to get a whole fried onion with your meal.
Taqueria La Garreta
(Shoreline)
One of several Shoreline taco trucks, La Garreta caters to a mostly Spanish-speaking clientele.
Taqueria la Pasadita
(North Seattle)
Mmmm. Extremely satisfying beans, excellent veggie burritos, solid pollo asado and taquitos and a fine selection of Mexican sodas (made with real sugar, not corn syrup) make up just a small portion of this reliable taco truck's menu.
Taqueria Los Potrillos
(Columbia City/Rainier Valley)
Tacos, sides and various platillos (pollo asado, carne asada -- that's chicken and beef to those who don't speak Spanish) dominate this Rainer Valley taco truck's menu. The Coke comes in bottles, and it's Mexican, so it has real sugar.
Taqueria Matamoros
(Shoreline)
The specialties of the house at this Shoreline taco truck include veggie tacos generously endowed with avocado, "double-decker" tacos filled with carnitas and an odd but tasty sandwich made with meat, avocado, grilled onions, mayonnaise and lettuce.
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