Taco Dudes & Caribbean

My coworker told me about this place. I ordered Al pasto and carne asada tacos. Carne asada taco was over seasoning, salty. Al pasto taco was good. It has one piece of Pineapple, sweet and salty. My friend has Cuban sandwich, she said it was okay. She likes her pineapple drink. You ordered at the counter, then go back to grab your food. There are table inside and outside. Water and utensils station. Toilet was out of paper.

Extremely kind and friendly staff and amazing food. When my food was about ready, there a small mishap where the bag gave out and the food fell, but they were quick to remake it fresh, and they gave my a complimentary horchata as an apology for the wait. The quesabirria came out incredible, I’ll definitely be coming back!(:

I recently moved to Renton. I was looking for a new taco restaurant. This is honestly going to be my favorite place. The staff is amazing and the food is delicious. I got the carne asada taco and the tortilla tasted homemade which makes any restaurant feel like home. Don’t get me started on the Horchata and its homemade!!! It’s so hard trying to find a Mexican restaurant with homemade horchata it’s hard man. It’s very clean and it feels like home.

Okay, so for me— 5 stars has to be earned. This place wasn’t bad— like i wouldn’t say “i won’t come back here “, but it wasn’t too good either. The cashier didn’t seem rude, she just seemed busy, like I was an interruption for her. It didn’t take long for my order to be ready and that was good, considering I don’t have lots of time. The atmosphere was comfortable and relaxed. Now for the food— based on the many places I’ve eaten— here in the US and overseas— i would say it is overpriced for the quality and amount of food you get. I ended up getting the #9– prawns in their sauce on a bun— basically a shrimp sandwich. The taste of it was okay, not bad, but not what i would consider great. The hot jalapeños did give it a kick. It came with tortilla chips. The food itself was somewhat messy — with the sandwich falling apart when you roll the paper back, so it was a little hard to eat. I would only recommend if you have time to sit down and put your food in a plate. Overall— I would consider returning, but it wouldn’t be my first choice. And it could have just been my order, so if I do return, maybe I’ll try the fish tacos 👍🏻

I had the La Mula sandwich, and it was amazing! With my purchase, the pineapple drink was only $1. Also, very importantly, they have an Excellent rating from the health department. I will be back to explore their menu further. My coworker had the carne asada fries, and that was great as well.

Food is so good! I love this concept of fusion they have going on. The burrito was amazing, the meat was well seasoned the pickled onions were a good surprise, & the red salsa was SPICY 🌶 the green sauce tasted great & wasnt spicy, and it was big portion wise. Solid 9/10 I also recommend la mula sandwich.

This place has amazing customer service! David is awesome, he makes this place even better! He even took the extra time to get to know my boyfriend and I by name. The sandwiches are delicious, we always get the Birria and Al Pastor.

Don't trust the five stars, they are probably paid. I won't be returning to this place, ever. I ordered 3 taco plate and soup it was just wrong. They are so cheap with the food and high prices. With these prices, I thought the quality and portion size would make for it, it does not! They tried to cover the tiny portions with cilantro, like a wanted a cilantro taco and the soup was like half full. Beans and hot sauce were watered down and it tasted like it. I felt like I was getting scammed. The food is just OK. I should have gotten a refund. Terrible place.

The flavor was good and it taste like authentic street tacos except you can actually eat indoors.

My coworker told me about this place. I ordered Al pasto and carne asada tacos. Carne asada taco was over seasoning, salty. Al pasto taco was good. It has one piece of Pineapple, sweet and salty. My friend has Cuban sandwich, she said it was okay. She likes her pineapple drink. You ordered at the counter, then go back to grab your food. There are table inside and outside. Water and utensils station. Toilet was out of paper.

Delicious, fresh, and homemade! The Al Pastor sandwich (one of their most popular) was a flavor bomb, definitely recommend. Generous amount of filling for everything. Nice assortment of homemade salsas you can help yourself to as well. Lots more vegetarian options than most places.

Came here on a Friday night and it was BUSY! Even though I ordered ahead online, I still waited for a good while in the store as well; maybe 15-20 minutes. I got the quesabirria plate, tacos (al pastor and carne asada), and chicken tamale. I was also debating the tlayuda, super nachos, and quesadilla, so I'll have to come back for those another time. After trying everything, I would happily come back for the tacos al pastor! They were incredible, with fresh pineapple, and well seasoned and tender pork. The interior of the restaurant was lively and vibrant but they seemed to be more of a to-go kind of place. I'll definitely be back to try more of their menu!

Great spot to get tacos and caribbean sandwiches! Taco shells are fried but not too crispy, we tried al pastor & fish & carne asada tacos. Al pastor was our favorite, others also very good however. We also got the Puerquito valiente pork sandwich, which was excellent and nearly as good as places like Paseo and Un bien. It had a LOT of grilled onions in it, which i liked, and the pork is very tasty. Only small complaint is there were some big fat chunks that I did have to pick out. The La Mula and Al pastor sandwiches are awesome, can't go wrong with these two.

Holy Shite! Amazing catfish sammy. I'm coming back. Staff is super nice. Garlic tapenade kicks ass.

Food Pro - Seriously so good and big portions. Con - price was a little expensive and not labeled. Customer service Good not mind blowing or anything 1 complaint Lack of AC what in the what....... It's as hot as a Caribbean island summer day. Someone please tell the owner that the customer as well as the poor staff that's here all day need AIR-Conditioning

The birria taco was nice and flavorful. The lime slice might have been heated too much by it, as there wasn't any juice in it to squeeze so I just added the pulp. The meat was flavorful and it contrasted nicely with the tortilla. The al pastor burrito was said to be one of their most popular items so I was excited to try it. It actually ended up being pretty flavorless. I didn't taste the pineapple and the filling was mostly rice. The condiments weren't great either. The green one was good for giving it a little tang and the red was mainly for spice but it wasn't a great flavor. It was a so-so experience.

Ordered a few sandwiches for my sisters and tacos for myself, we couldn't get enough, they loved the sandwich with pineapple and cheese, while I had the shrimp and chicken tacos both were amazing. I loved the sauce on the chicken sandwich and my sisters straight devoured the massive onions and asada in their sandwiches. Service is quick, just order and pay at the counter, the dining area is small probably fits 20 ppl but it's very relaxed. Come thru, they're absolutely wonderful!

Delicious my family and I eat here once a week. Fresh and so flavorful. I love the carribean sandwiches. 10 stars!

Just happened to stop in first time. Gentleman behind counter very nice. Food Amazing had Carne Asada sandwich and chips with Guacamole and Pico The BEST. This will be a regular on my list. Excellent

I was in the area and really wanted to try the sandwich that rivals Paseos. My husband and I shared a Puerquito Valiente sandwich because we didn't have a huge appetite. Cut in half it was definitely enough food for both of us to have lunch. I'm so glad that we tried this hole in the wall because the sandwich was delicious! You can tell the pork was marinated for some time because it was rich and flavorful. It was literally dripping with juices. A very messy sandwich so don't eat it in the car! In fact you might want a fork for all the drippings. The onions and jalapeños on the sandwich were excellent additions and cooked just right. The Perfect crunch, oily and provided a nice tang. It made all the textures in the sandwich pair really well. I can't wait to come back and enjoy the shrimp sandwich or some birria tacos. And of course I'll bring a bigger appetite that time.

Came in to check this place out while waiting for my tires to be done at the Discount Tires next door. Upon entry, there was a woman cashier, maybe late 40's. She wasn't very friendly. Ordered the Al Pastor sandwich which is displayed at $11.99. She asked if I wanted cheese, I said sure why not. What she doesn't say is that it's $2.50 for Swiss cheese on it. Machine for credit cards asks for 15% tip, 20% or 25% (give or take) but no custom edit for the tip amount. Without wanting to feel guilty, I did 15%. Even though it's counter service and you grab your food at the counter. There's a salsa bar which is nice. The Dark red salsa that has a 5* label is fantastic on the sandwich. The pink pickled onions are also great. The Al Pastor sandwich is amazing. Great bread, ton of pork, nice grilled onions. Superb! Definitely not something to eat if you want your hands to remain clean. Didn't really notice the $2.50 price gouging Swiss cheese in it. The cheese does nothing. So $11.99 sandwich, $2.50 cheese, tax and 15% tip, comes out to a little over $18 for a sandwich that's not a sit down restaurant, is kinda steep. Doesn't come with any sides either. I'd come back again because the sandwich is really good, just no luxury cheese this time...

I was pretty hopefully and super hungry after grocery shopping. However after ordering and receiving our food I was defiantly let down. The meat was way under seasoned, dry and desperate for flavor. The guacamole was gross and looked like they added fillers or something to make it stretch. The staff were attentive and very friendly. I guess all in all if you super hungry and need something that will do. But don't be too hopeful because you will be let down.

Fire food alert! So good! Easy to get in and order. Took next to no time for the meal. 12:15pm ordered and was to me in 10 min. Clean spot no food all over the ground. The order taker was nice and recommended other dishes to me. Answered my questions with a smile. Its being added to my restaurant list(good food,good people,good ambiance) Coke could be a little more fresh seeing as its in the bottle. Still was good. Normally there is that KICK on the first sip. Not so much

I've been to this place many times, and their food is simply amazing. I especially love their al pastor burrito!

Yummy sammies and tacos... this place smells AMAZING when you walk in! Honestly the highlight of this place are the tortillas for their tacos, drenched in salsa I believe and epic sized... plenty of room for da MEATS! Their peurquito valiente sandwich was a tad bit on the sweet side for my liking but soo flavorful. The sandwiches are shareable especially if you're getting other items. We got the Al pastor sandwich as well and could only finish a half from each sandwich! Tacos $3.50/each and their Al pastor is great with pineapple... takes me back to LA . I will be back to try their birria and of course taco taco tacosss!

Stick with al pastor tacos (and possibly the sandwich) and only that. Decent portions but a gamble whether you'll get super old, rubbery and dry food (at least that seems to be the case based on reviews and my experience). Quick service. Taco shells were homemade; but dry and rubbery like they had been sitting out uncovered for a while, microwaved a few times, and then "crisped" on stove. It didn't help that bc of a language/communication barrier, we didn't get any salsa with our order. As for the fillings, tried the carne asada (really dry), birria (flavorless), Al pastor (amazing, even despite the dry shell). Only has chicken tamales. The masa was also super dry and rubbery like it had been microwaved a few too many times. Burrito was huge. Had whole pinto beans. And a strange mix of parsley and cilantro (not sure if that was intentional or a kitchen/purchasing mixup).

The food was mid at best, not homemade tortillas like claimed. Store bought for sure. The customer service was decent. Had the carne asada tacos and fish tacos. Both could have used some more flavor. Okay if you're craving late and not picky.

Absolutely phenomenal! We shared a #5 Puerquito Valiente and it was mind blowing good! The carne asada tacos were decent and the al pastor tacos were scrumptious.

Great option in Renton for Caribbean sandwiches and tacos. Friendly folks running the restaurant. Food: Interesting concept where you can get tacos or Caribbean sandwiches. Both are great! We had al pastor tacos, which were really good. These are the ~6" tacos with what seems to be homemade tortillas. Approved by 2 taco snobs as good tacos! Caribbean sandwiches are also great - esp. the Al Pastor Sandwich - which has delicious flavor-packed al pastor with a nice slice of pineapple to balance each bite with tangy sweetness and texture. Caramelized onions are good too along with the sauce and soft & crunchy bread. Overall, is it better than Un Bien? No. But is it pretty dang good? Yes! Also you can't get Al Pastor sandwiches are Un Bien :) so this is a great option for those al pastor lovers. My friend had the carne asada sandwich and they thought it was ok. Price: It's very fair. $10-15 heavy sandwiches. Can't complain. Ambiance: It's a simple order at the counter food service. You can grab a seat inside at a few tables or stand at the bar and eat (but it's covid times so you know, gotta do what's right for you and the people around you). The people running the shop are very friendly and I felt very welcomed. The cashier was very helpful in helping me decide what sandwich to get. Bathroom: pretty clean meaning the kitchen is pretty clean Parking: lots of parking - it's in a shopping plaza

Amazing Food, their Puerquito Valiente Sandwich is one of the best sandwiches I've ever eaten in my life. It has so much flavor. They even make their own sauces, just like Pizza Dudes that they also own.

Love the name taco dudes. Stopped in when my sushi restaurant wasn't open and because the have birria tacos I never had that before. Everything was served quick and the the presentation was nice. I tried a variety of tacos and a horchata if you're in the area definitely stop in for some tacos or anything else they have I will definitely be trying all the other items out as well. Sorry if my review is short. They really do have a large selection. I think I want to try the nachos next. It's a freaking tray. Yuuuge!

Ordered chicken and steak tacos online for pick up for the first time. Did not realize they did not come with any sauces. Thought it would come with sauces since online didn't specify anything. Meat was dry.

Pretty solid spot with generous portions. Food came out fast and service was friendly. I ordered the taco plate with pork and pineapple tacos and added a birra taco without cheese. The tacos were pretty good, the birra was dry but not terrible (not as greasy/oily as other spots), rice was ok but refried beans were super. Partner got the chicken bowl and enjoyed the spice on the chicken.

A Renton hidden gem! Pretty much everything I've tried here has been solid or exemplary. The Al Pastor and Carne Asada Tacos were flavorful and perfectly salted. Definitely among the better Al Pastor and Carne Asadas I've had. (The Al Pastor was lacking in the pineapple apartment though, sadly...) The Birria Taco I tried was also quite tasty and I liked the consommé as well! Now for the sandwiches... uh, yes, definitely very similar to Paseo's/Un Bien's! Better yet, I don't have to drive to Seattle for it! The #5 Puerquito Valiente is incredibly similar to the famous Caribbean Roast sandwich, and just as delicious. I was really taken aback by how similar the flavors were, and was pleasantly surprised by how delicious their take on the sandwich was. Love the caramelized onions, the sweet heat from the jalapeños, and the juiciness of the meat... So. GOOD! I am absolutely going to return to try their other sandwiches/grab more tacos! (Oh, and as a reminder for myself - and maybe some of you all out there - the Arroz Con Leche is a skip. Too bubblegum-y on the flavor and wasn't sweet enough.)

Weird customer service... Don't come here if don't understand Spanish because these employees here like to make fun of the customers in their own language. Especially the ones in the back. I came here today with my ma to buy us something to eat, as soon as I entered the restaurant, I said hello. The employees just awkwardly stared at me, and the woman (one of the cooks) had a look as if everyone else was beneath her. I said hello again, thinking that they didn't heard me the first time. And they flat out ignored me. I had a confused look and then I heard the woman who was staring at me but didn't say anything. Made a joke in Spanish at another employee. But the tone was very low as if they didn't want anyone else to hear. The other employee burst out laughing and then I was like.. okay, I'm going to take my money elsewhere. If I was an owner of a restaurant, the last thing I would do to ruin a business is hire an employee to make fun of the customers who is spending money to keep the restaurant running. It's incredibly disrespectful. And I am bilingual, so if they were to talk a little bit louder I would've hear them and confronted them. But, it was obvious that woman and her co worker was trying to be discreet about it. Very weird experience. There's plenty of similar restaurants that will not treat you like this. So, I'll take my money somewhere else.

I happened to come across this place while running errands the other day and glad I took the time to check it out. Would highly recommend their hot sandwiches - large portion easily split btwn two people packed with flavor. Not quite Paseo but close enough esp at a great price. I also ordered their carne asada plate but was not quite impressed. Will have to check out their tacos sometime since read lots of other reviews about this. See my attached photos for current pricing, would recommend calling ahead as sometimes it takes awhile for the order to be prepared since the sandwiches are made fresh.

Out of all the nicer places we could have went to to celebrate a birthday, we decided on Taco Dudes & Caribbean instead, we were both just craving Mexican food. You can tell how authentic a place is by how tacky the front decor is, the tackier, the more trustworthy. Interesting enough, this place serves Mexican food plus Caribbean sandwiches. So there are tacos, burritos, burrito bowls, and sandwiches like you would find at Um Bien or Paseo except you no longer have to drive all the way to Seattle. I got a al pastor burrito bowl, all the flavors but easy to eat with a fork. The hot sauce were fire. I would be back. This is located in the same parking lot as Uwajimaya, wished it was there when I used to work at the McDonald's close by. Tell me about your experience if you've been here or is going to after reading this review:)

It's just a little hole in the wall kind of place, but the food is fantastic! They have a huge menu that will require several more visits. They also have a condiment bar if you need more sauce/salsa/onion etc. Prices are very reasonable and the staff is great.

A friend had posted about this place on Instagram what initially brought me here was the scallop sandwich The Mollusks) that she really enjoyed. It's the El Gatos (catfish) that won us over. It's seared in chili oil the fish was nice and moist what really makes the sandwiches delicious is their garlic sauce. The scallops portion wasn't as generous as the catfish portion. Would definitely return to try more of the menu.

It was my first time here, and the food was wonderful! Someone mentioned that the meat was tasteless, which I completely disagree with. I'm glad that didn't deter me from going. My spouse and I both ordered the La Mula and the Al Pastor. I ordered a chicken quesadilla for my son. My son does not like meat, yet he ate it and enjoyed it. Everything was well seasoned, and the amounts were generous. I would definitely return.

I've only had the quesabirria tacos here but they are so good! The lady at the cashier is so sweet too! The restaurant has a cute authentic ambiance to it. Highly recommend! Everything is also really affordable!

You will need to wash your hands after eating this messy sandwich! But oh so well worth it!!! I got the La Mula, the oozy gooey melted cheese, pulled slow roasted pork, ham, the grilled onions, crispy lettuce, all in a crunchy chewy bread! I'm in love!!! The flavors are amazing! I can't wait to try their other Caribbean Sandwiches. My partner got the Tiger King, she loved the flavors of the shrimp. I used to go to Paseo's a staple for Caribbean sandwiches for years in the Seattle area, but with the new ownership over the years it wasn't the same. I'm ecstatic that there's a Caribbean sandwich shop in the Soufend!

My boyfriend and I both got the al pastor sandwich. They did not skimp on the filling and it's super flavorful. I personally love onions so this was perfect for me! See my photo!! The service we have gotten here is consistent since they've opened. Very friendly service over the phone and orders are made promptly! I'm happy to have something near and local that I can frequent!

Decided to stop by and support this local business on my way home from work. What a diamond! Saw tacos on the menu but $3+ for tacos is a bit much. So I decided to go for one of the Caribbean sandwiches, ya know, something new/different, although $12. Sandwiches and burgers that aren't fast food can run around this price so that didn't bother me. It's shareable. The kind lady recommended #5 on the menu with fall off the bone pork shoulder. All I gotta say is they were not kidding... fall off the bone tender and giant carmelized onions to rival Paseo and Un Bien! If you're in the area, give them a try. I know I'll be back

Just opened and we stopped by for takeout tonight. It was clean and they had digital menus available as well as the menu on TVs above. I got the shrimp and al pastor tacos and my husband got the #5 sandwich. We ordered and waited about 15 minutes for our food. As we grabbed our food, the employee said we could take a drink for free for waiting so long-needless to say they earned some loyal customers before we even tried our food-such a nice gesture for not even a long wait. I tried the shrimp taco first and it was very flavorful! It had cabbage, pico, red onions, and a creamy white sauce. The only thing I wished was that there were 3 shrimp instead of 2. The al pastor taco was very flavorful and I loved the hint of pineapple. Both tacos had a perfect amount of cilantro (read-a lot of cilantro!). They are also a little larger than standard tacos in the area and I felt like getting 2 was a perfect size. My husband loved his sandwich and thought the pork was well seasoned and was glad to have a plate at home since it was a little messy. He got a side of beans and they were ok but nothing to write home about. We will definitely be back! We love tacos, we love Caribbean, and they're now both found at the same location!

Rude. Walked in wasn't greeted. Worker was looking at his phone. I almost left. I started to try to order and he was still looking at his phone. I went ahead and ordered because I had something from there before that I had via DoorDash and it was good. I got a quesadilla. I got to my car and I only had salsa because that's all he offered. I went back in and asked where was the pico and guacamole. He said it doesn't come with that. So I showed him the menu where it clearly states it does and he said it's wrong. This place has been here for what 4 months? And their menu is already "wrong" if you already want to start skimping at least use a black marker and scratch it off the menu. Won't be back.

In the area where you can get your tires changed or repaired comes upon a taco shop. I've passed by this place multiple times and also bought a sandwich from them before overall I can say that quality of the food is very rich and tasty. Not to salty or over powering. The first time I came here I ordered their version of a Cubano sandwich. For their sandwich it was very tasty. The meat on the sandwich was very juicy. Toppings on the sandwich want too piled up. But was in there. The only con I had about the sandwich was it was Really sloppy. I took one bite and it dripped. It wasn't that bad after eating the other side but I had to keep wiping my hands. This recent visit I ordered their quesobirria tacos with consome, and the Al pastor and carne asada taco. With horchata. The consome has just enough flavor to dip that taco in. Very rich and delicious. The tacos had enough meat to hold up the tortilla up. The cheese was not too burnt but crispy. Dipping the tacos in the consome it was so great to see the meat fall into the consome and then eating it after. The al pastor tacos were very delicious big pieces of pineapple with pieces of tender pork. It was melt in my mouth delicious! The carne asada taco was different from what I had. It was very delicious the meat wasn't too dry but it was very moist. I wish there was more side dish options like picked veggies or guacamole to add on top. Overall it was good! It was a bit pricy paying almost $30 but it was good for its quality. I'd definitely come back for the Al pastor tacos!

Always the best service! They make everything to order, so be patient. Food is delicious and fresh. Seating indoor or outdoor. Salsas (verde y roja) and pickled veggie table too! Horchata is homemade and not too sweet, just right!

I'm giving this place 5 stars for the Service alone, 4 Stars on the Food. The owner gave the best service I've ever experienced at a Restaurant. First time here with my Family, Mexican x Caribbean fusion food. If you'd like to taste different from traditional Mexican food definitely stop by here! Pollo Asado Burrito Al Pastor Taco Chorizo Taco Enchiladas

Hole in the wall spot that is out shadowed by Uwajimaya and Genki sushi. Taco dudes is a very underrated spot for its fast and delicious Quesabirria Tacos, everything from the hand made tortilla to the amount of juicy meat in the taco to the serving size of the birria you dip your tacos in, was just a perfect combination you have to try.

This place is a hidden gem. The food is absolutely delicious. If you're wanting a sandwich I would recommend the Puerquito Valiente (Pork shoulder marinated in a secret recipe and slow cooked until it's fall-off the-bone good.) If I could give this sandwich more starts than I would. The Birria tacos are very tasty as well.

Authentic and delicious. We got burritos and tacos and a quesadilla. I would say the beef is a lot better than the Al pastor, but everything was pretty fantastic -- especially the tortillas!

Omg absolutely delicious birria tacos. Small cafe close to home. Definitely recommend

I am reviewing for take out ordered over the phone on a weekday evening. I called and a friendly voice answered. I ordered tiger king and puerquito valiente sandwiches, an horchata and a jamaica drink. The order was ready in 15 minutes. All was delicious. The tiger king was full of flavor and the shrimp and sauce were just enough to be filling. The puerquito caliente had so much meat that exploded with flavors. The meat was tender and I did a happy dance in my chair lol. The drinks were not over sweetened so I did not feel guilty drinking them after eating the food. I shared half of each sandwich with my husband. 1/2 a sandwich is enough for lunch or dinner, but I was starving this day so I ate a whole sandwich (1/2 tiger king and 1/2 puerquito). Only complaint: there were thick outer most layer of onions that were hard to bite and chew so unedible and picked out of my sandwiches.

I'm giving a low review because of how they treat their uber eats orders. There are no regular burrito options with no cheese or sour cream. Burritos in person come with a side of salsa, guacamole, and pico. However uber eats orders do not. I ordered three meals and received one salsa. People ordering through uber eats pay almost double for food. You should make it a priority to make sure they get everything they would get in person.

Have been intrigued driving by this place as next to my bank. Decided to give it a try today. Ordering was easy, cashier repeated my order to me confirming. After waiting for 15 minutes, my order was called out. I was surprised to see something different than what I ordered and have written on my receipt. It was a different cashier - and he was quite adamant I had ordered what they prepared even though I told him there was zero chance as I have an allergy to one of the ingredients they were trying to serve me. Instead of acknowledging his mistake - he told me I should take the order they prepared as would take a while to make my order. I said I could not due to my food restrictions- so a little begrudgingly said would redo my order and would take another 15-20 mins. Food came out quicker than expected. Looks nice, but very salty. Would hesitate to come back.

Incredible Al pastor tacos. Fresh homemade corn tortillas and delicious marinated pork. I loved the pickled onions and beets as part of their salsa bar as well!