We realize that it’s a bold claim to say that any Washington restaurant has the best Mexican food in the state. Not only do our tastes vary wildly, but there are hundreds and hundreds of delicious options in the Evergreen State for street tacos, carne asada, tamales, and all the other tasty goodness we hold dear. However, the cuisine at Tacos El Tajin is universally loved… and if you don’t have the best Mexican food of your life here, it will at least be near the top of your list.

You'll find the brick-and-mortar location for Tacos El Tajin in the small town of Algona.
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Located in King County about five miles from Federal Way, this little city has a population of about 3,000 and stays largely under the radar.
But if the name of this place sounds familiar, that may be because you've seen one of their taco trucks in the greater Seattle area.
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In fact, in 2018, Tacos El Tajin made local headlines when they opened in the middle of I-5 to feed hungry stranded drivers.
It all started over a decade ago when founder Tomas brought his family recipes to Washington.
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Tomas' cooking was so popular with his friends and neighbors, he decided to branch out and buy some food trucks. Before long, he had opened his eatery in Algona.
This is a casual restaurant where you order at the counter, and seating is limited.
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The menu is fairly large for such a small restaurant, but you can never go wrong with the tacos. They come as a plate of four unless you decide on the fish tacos, which come with three.
Even the "regular" burrito here is enormous.
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If you're starving, try a Super Burrito or a Burrito Plate with rice and beans.
If you're feeling adventurous, you can try the delicious Deep Fried Mojarra -- but no one will judge you if you stick to enchiladas.
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In fact, the Enchiladas Rancheras are downright delightful.
Tacos El Tajin is open Monday - Saturday from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
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Their food truck schedule varies, but you can always check it on the website or the business Facebook page.

Even if Algona isn’t a place you visit regularly, it’s worth the drive to check out Tacos El Tajin. With the easy online ordering system on their website, stopping by to pick up your feast is easier than ever.

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