Taqueria El Asadero

Mexican restaurant · Columbia City

Taqueria El Asadero

Mexican restaurant · Columbia City

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3513 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144

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Mexican grill in a bus serving amazing tortas and burritos  

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3513 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144 Get directions

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3513 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144 Get directions

+1 206 476 0793
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$10–20 · Menu

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The Best Things Infatuation Seattle Ate This Year

"Tortas are one of my favorite foods to eat at home in sweatpants. When I was researching for a guide to some of the best in the city, the one I tried from Taqueria El Asadero, a Mexican spot on Rainier that operates out of an old school bus, really stuck with me. Specifically, their torta with birria. The juicy meat has flavorful drippings that soak into the toasted roll so quickly that I couldn’t help but eat the entire thing right away in the car. I have El Asadero and their delicious torta to thank for my new takeout mindset—why the hell should I wait to get home if I can eat a phenomenal meal in my car? Especially if I’m already wearing sweatpants? -CM" - carlo mantuano, aimee rizzo

https://www.theinfatuation.com/seattle/guides/best-things-we-ate-2020
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7 Great Tortas In Seattle

"Your Order: Birria torta If there was ever an episode where Ms. Frizzle resigned as a teacher and turned The Magic School Bus into a taco truck, we’re pretty sure it would look something like Taqueria El Asadero. They operate out of an old bus on Rainier near Columbia City, always have a line of people during lunch hour, and serve one hell of a torta on a toasted roll. If you’re planning to eat right away, you should absolutely order yours with the falling-apart birria - which could be the star of an episode where Ms. Frizzle explains the science behind how the juicy meat dissolves toasted bread. However, go for carnitas (which has excellent crispy skin) if you’re driving back home and/or have enough self-control to not devour this thing immediately." - carlo mantuano

https://www.theinfatuation.com/seattle/guides/6-great-tortas-in-seattle
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Taqueria El Asadero - Review - Mount Baker - Seattle - The Infatuation

"If there was ever an episode of The Magic School Bus where Ms. Frizzle resigned as a teacher and turned her set of wheels into a taco truck, we’re pretty sure it would look something like Taqueria El Asadero. They operate out of an old school bus on Rainier where Mt. Baker meets Columbia City, always have a line of people during lunchtime, and serve one hell of a torta. If you’re planning to eat right away, you should absolutely order your sandwich filled with tender birria. It makes us wish Ms. Frizzle were real (instead of an animated fictional character) so that she could explain the science behind how juicy meat dissolves toasted bread. Go for the carnitas with excellent crispy skin if you’re heading back home and/or have enough self-control to not devour this thing immediately. Though this is a taco truck, we enjoy the tortas, mulitas, and burritos a bit better than the tacos themselves—they don’t come with as much meat as we’d like, and we find them to be a bit small. But even so, they’re only around $2, and the rest of the menu follows suit: hardly anything is over $10. That makes this spot one of our favorite options for a lower-priced lunch or dinner. Food Rundown photo credit: Nate Watters Tortas Some of the best in Seattle. Both the birria and carnitas are fantastic meat choices." - Carlo Mantuano

https://www.theinfatuation.com/seattle/reviews/taqueria-el-asadero
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3 Places to Try in Seattle This Weekend - Eater Seattle

"This low-key spot between Mount Baker and Columbia City may not look like much, but it serves some of the best tacos and burritos in the city." - Megan Hill

https://seattle.eater.com/2019/3/29/18287114/things-to-do-weekend-seattle-restaurant-recommendations-2019
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Lisa E

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I've been going to Taqueria El Asadero for over 12 years. During that time, I've tried several other taco trucks, and recently, there's been a few opening up on Rainier Avenue, which I did try. While these have good food, they don't come close to El Asadero's delicious food. They don't even compare. I've tried many of their dishes over the years which all have been so good with great quality. The birria burrito, though, is my all time favorite. The only criticism I had in the past was the amount of fat in the birria (which never stopped me from ordering it). Though, in the last year or two, I've noticed that has changed. I'm rarely picking fat out of the meat. So, if you are looking for a Taco truck with the most delicious food and outstanding customer service, I highly recommend you go to El Asadero. You won't regret it.

Strollin Soda Pops

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My standards may be unreasonable as I just came from Texas but these tacos didn't impress me. The meat struck me as a touch too oily, there were just some pieces of onions and a hint of cilantro. Not even a lime wedge! I dont want to have to add things to food I buy out of the house and these were a little boring. Customer service was good though, we may try some other dish here in the future.

Alejandra Mc

Google
The food is bomb but the service is terrible! So many times that I’ve gone here and ordered big orders and they always without fail get something wrong in the order, or straight up miss items I ordered! I never got a refund either. It’s ridiculous and shows how little they pay attention to their customers orders. If the staff got it together this place would be 5+ stars. Ten cuidado si ordenan algo de aquí! Siempre se les olvida artículos que ordenaste o sale la orden mal! Y no te regresan el dinero aún cuando fue un error de los trabajadores.

Benjamin Manne

Google
Legit. Best menudo I’ve had in seattle. Pricy for what it is, but whatever… hungover boy is happy.

M Jones

Google
Delicious, hot, food that's smackin. Plus friendly service. They have a covered area where I enjoyed my food and watched the rain. I'll definitely be back.

Jessica Cordero

Google
I got the carne asada plate & it was very very mediocre. The plate was $19- which is a bit pricey. The rice tasted terrible, no flavor or salt or anything really. I ate one forkful of it and left the rest on the plate. The beans definitely taste canned and also lacked salt. The meat was okay, also a little under salted & not the softest/chewiest. The roasted jalapeño & sausage they added to it were super yummy. The tortillas, eh…just store bought ones that weren’t heated up the best…overall not a great meal and for that price, I was regretting my choice and thinking that I should’ve just gonna to a nice sit down restaurant because I would’ve paid about the same. I gave this place a shot because it had a good amount of reviews- definitely a mistake. I’m not sure how it has that many good reviews, maybe it’s just white people thinking it tastes good..not sure lol.

Maximum Salazares

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I know that sometimes reviews can be misleading, but here they are just not good enough. Had here some of the best tacos ever. Tasted authentic, and priced well. There are few things that need to happen for good tacos, ingredients, tortilla need to be fresh, and they need to know how to mix them all and get the best result. This what you will get at Taqueria El Asadero. 5 stars all in.

Michael

Google
The customer service was so good. The employee she is very kind and the food was good. Thanks 😊