The absolute best (Oaxaca-Style?) tamales. Pork (green salsa) is my favorite but the chicken is very good too.
Come here for the best tacos and quesadillas! Also, go inside to find hidden gems - groceries, meats, tamales, pupusas, etc.
Pastor (pork) - so good! This is only available on Saturdays and Sundays though!
Pastor taco (prior to adding onion etc) fresh off the grill! So much flavor! This is Sat/Sun only.
These tacos were 2/5. Pork chop (tastes like ham), asada (nice char, bit dry), chorizo (okay).
Their salsa/topping station is inside the grocery store.
More food inside the store! We tried a sample of pozole. The pork chunks (esp feet) were so good, and the soup has a deep, spicy flavour!
The butcher section of the grocery store.
My pastor taco (weekend only)! And Armando was super nice and gave us a sample of the pozole to try. It has a deep flavor, slightly spicy.
I'll share with you... Just a photo of one of our quesadillas :P sorry, not actually sharing it with you though. It's flavourful and juicy!
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Francisco C.
Feb 3, 2018
Don't ever go there! Went there last night to get a big 32oz beer (elsewhere price $3.99) chips ($1.99) flan ($2.00) and a single pulque Mexican drink 8oz I got charged $26.00. So ridicules. So I asked the cashier, why? She told me the Pulque cost was $15 a single dink. I told her I don't want it she just gave me $15. Anyway I ended up paying $11 for 3 small items. So disappointed I'm never coming back.
Read MoreLinda N.
Nov 6, 2023
I think this place changed owners, it's not the same food or people as years past. Not sure when the change happened. The weekend-only tamales are delicious. My absolute favorite in all of Washington if you like the banana-leaf, Oaxacana-style tamales. They're a hefty size but I can eat two easily bc they're so darn delicious.
Read MoreClinton T.
Aug 29, 2022
Stopped in because I was in the area and glad I did! I almost left without anything but ended up buying a couple fresh tamales and they were amazing! Will be back for more and to try other things!
Read MoreMonica K.
May 8, 2021
TLDR: Best tacos in WA! If you want good food, make a trip here! We've been coming to MI Mercado for about 4 years already. At the beginning we didn't know the name of this place, or why this grocery store served tacos. But all I know is - thank goodness my husband likes to try random food, because he discovered the best tacos in WA!Every single type of meat we've tried here has been mindblowingly good. Like, life changing. And I really don't say this often. I always thought pollo (chicken) tacos tend to be dryer/blander, but Armando's pollo is fantastic. But wait - the asada, pastor, carnitas, chorizo... Oh my gosh, everything has SO MUCH FLAVOUR and stays JUICY! Ok let me break it down for you:- smoked pork chop in a taco: we were like "what? it barely fits in the tortilla" but next second "oh man this is the best!" I think this is called chuleta? - carnitas: I've never had any other carnitas with so much texture and flavour. There's a mix of pork with skin? And soft gooey bits of pork? Yum, one of my favorites! - asada: it's always my safe option when unsure. This asada is just levels above all other competition in terms of flavour though. - pastor: this is only on Sat & Sun. The pastor is on a rotisserie thing. Also one of my faves! - everything else is amazing too. I'm getting tired of typing on my phone so I'll leave the rest for you to try FYI their meat selection each day variesI do want to point out that you might think the tacos are pricey (I think it's like $4 each). But the portions are really generous! At normal taco trucks, I'd eat 4 tacos for a meal. Here, I'd be full with 2 tacos, but then continue to eat 2 more because I always want to order every single kind of meat they have available that day, and end up way too full their quesadillas are gigantic too, check out my photos from this morning! Apart from Armando's tacos/quesadillas, we just found out today there's a lady in the store who serves El Salvadoran food. We're gonna come back and try her pupusas next time I've been hesitant to post about this place, because if they get too popular, we might have to wait :( but finally, after chatting with Armando today, I think it's better to spread the word and get them more business, because they truly deserve it! PS: We've never bumped into any other English-speaking customer lol, I think that shows how authentic they are. If you go, tell Armando that Ben&Monica sent you
Read MoreRebecca V.
Apr 9, 2022
Stumbled upon this market while washing blankets at laundry mat next door. Staff was friendly and tacos were made to order. Watched the fútbol (soccer) game and enjoyed fresh tacos. We tried the asada and chorizo. Was delicious! We will be back to try additional items!
Read MoreCristina G.
Sep 6, 2018
I love coming here, close to home and the people are trustworthy. Fresh produce and good prices.
Read MoreLesster G.
Dec 28, 2019
The best FRESH MEAT!!! Want to try a good taco with lots of meat this is the place to go the AL PASTOR TACOS are the best !!!!, Good customer service, good prices .
Read MoreRated: 3.2 (61 reviews)
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