Birrieria Pepe El Toro

We were looking for the food truck and was pleasantly surprised to find their dine in restaurant that has been opened since February 2024.In search of birria tacos, this place hit the spot. We got the quesa birria tacos, birria quesadilla and combo sampler. The three of us were quiet while eating, so that tells me we all enjoyed the meal! The birria seemed like it could use a little more seasoning. The accompanying hot sauce helped to add some heat. The watermelon with cucumber agua fresca was refreshing. Horchata is my daughter's go to.Service was friendly and prompt.

By the time I was able to check this truck out they were nearly sold out. I was able to get a couple of quesa tacos though and that's enough to tell me you have to get more! Fast, friendly, and delicious!

They just opened a physical location a few weeks ago, lots of parking, very clean renovated space (remember when this location was a Brazilian restaurant). They have a great kids menu - and food is as good as I remembered their truck to be! Saw a lot of takeout when we did dine in. Super friendly staff. Got #1 combo (most popular), and #3 (sampler - also great way to try a bunch), plus kids quesadilla. They did have a family option that is good if you had 6 adults, maybe try next time with a larger group.

The best Birria from a food truck I've ever had hands down! This place is legit and delicious! They have limes and cucumber slices with tajin on them (delicious!) on the side. It's not cheap, as others have noted, but the flavors are spot making it worth it. I had left over consome so I brought it home and added it to my own instant ramen for the win!

The problem with food trucks is that they are on wheels. So naturally they move around. The problem with the internet is that it lies. So you try to find the wheely food truck on the internet and then you drive there--and it doesn't matter how far you drive for food this good. You just have to do it because it's birria tacos so just drive--there is no food truck and you have to go to McDonalds or something. But if you can find it: it's the very best.

News flash: this place ain't closed!! I repeat, not closed, and thankfully so! You have to follow their Instagram page to know which brewery they will be at. This was my first birrieria experience, and holy crap, this was amazing. Hands down probably my favorite food truck I've been to in Seattle. The staff are super friendly and nice, and they even provided us tips on how to eat these tacos. PRO TIP which honestly hit home: instead of actually dipping the tacos in the consumé (broth), TAKE A BITE OF THE TACO AND SIP THE CONSUMÉ AFTERWARDS. The flavors of the broth are so much more pronounced and simply warms the soul. But you do you (but I will 100% will sip from now on)So onto the tacos. My wife and I got four each, two quesotacos and two birria tacos. We both preferrred the queso tacos over the regular birria ones, but they were all amazing. The meat was so tender and moist, and it all just melted in our mouths. Plus, if you want a spicy kick, their sauce is pretty damn awesome. I also loved how they threw in cucumbers as a cooling agent to contrast all that heat!My only critique is that 1. I wish they provided more limes, and 2. That they added more cilantro and onions. But these are paltry requests within the grand scope of things. Oh man, oh man, this place set an incredibly high bar for birria tacos. These tacos, paired along a pint of cold beer, was a meal of true delight. I will be back to hunt for some more in the near future.

Best birria I've had since moving to Seattle. Everything we ordered was delicious, especially the consomé! Their horchata was so good we got another to go! The place is clean and cute with some nice decorations. The staff is welcoming and friendly! Recommend to anyone looking for some fire food! Definitely will be coming back to try the Ramen Birria!!

Wow, thanks to other Yelpers and fellow Elite/IGer Carol C, for putting this spot on my radar screen!Because of other perishable items I had in the car, I could not dine onsite at this upper Ave (56th & University Way/UDistrict) spot. This used to be a Brazilian spot, soup site, and burger joint...now home to a great indie, Birrieria Pepe El Toro.Angled 2 hour street parking out front and on Metro bus routes. Very comfy with AC and definitely Frida Kahlo forward interior decor. Welcoming person at the main counter.Ordered the Queso Birria Quesadilla as takeout ($16). This came with cucumber slices, red & green salsa, lime wedge, consumé, and a very generously sized filled quesadilla.It had the best of both worlds of my fave quesadilla spot near Gas Works Park & my fave birria spot in Burien. Succulent, flavorful, omg hit the spot!I look forward to dining onsite, but good to taste the quality from this takeout order!

THE BEST BIRRIA IN SEATTLE HANDS DOWN! Even the veggie tacos are amazing. Good seasoned. The service is always 10/10 super fast and super nice when you order and get the food. The vibe of this restaurant is just perfect. It feels traditional and the decor of the place is just amazing!

Brand new spot! They had an amazing food truck and just opened. Great customer service and very friendly. Also incredibly fast delivery to table or to go!