Where to eat Latin food in Tacoma: The Best Restaurants and Bars

January 9, 2020 Joeann Galban

Find out what Latin restaurants to try in Tacoma. Sitting at the foot of Mount Rainier, from whose former name the city takes its name, Tacoma is the perfect base point for exploring Mount Rainier National Park and the spectacular landscape surrounding.
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1. Asado

2810 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA 98406-6708 Steakhouse, Latin, Argentinean Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Outdoor Seating, Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Valet Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Credit C [email protected] +1 253-272-7770 http://www.asadotacoma.com/#about
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4 based on 308 reviews

Asado

Sizzle and smoke define Asado Cucina Argentina, the South Sound's only Argentine-themed steakhouse and a staple restaurant of the trendy Sixth Avenue dining district. Heady smoke wafts from the display kitchen where chefs sear beef over a mesquite grill.

Reviewed By obiboo

Not my first visit here, I have dined in the restaurant as well as the bar previously. The dining area is quite small and right next to the bar so noise from each area overlaps. The bar only offers 3 top tables and seating around the bar so this is not a good option for a larger party. Also the tables closest to the door are freezing in the winter months as a lot of cold air comes in when the bar door is opened. Service was ridiculously slow. It took over 15 minutes before a drink order was taken. We were there on a Sunday at 5pm so the bar was not that busy. One of the servers actually said to us "sorry, my head just isn't here" when he forgot we had asked for a water refill. We also saw our food sitting in the window for at least 5 minutes before they brought it to us and then they didn't know which food went to which table (our party had to split because of the small tables in the bar). The food itself proved rather spicy for most of the party. The chorizo in the Beecher's dip was overpowering enough to cover the taste of the onions on it, which were not listed on the menu. The prawns and turf were skimpy - 2 prawns & 6 steak bites. The beef empanadas were not good, however the seasonal chicken ones were. The burger was good and the baked cheese was good. We ate during happy hour to enjoy the discount (50% off list price) which is what made this tolerable. Had I paid regular price, had the poor service and bad food we experienced I would be very angry. As is, I am not especially motivated to return with all the other options Tacoma is now blessed with.Hello Obiboo, I apologize for the poor service, food and I understand your concerns about the ambiance in the winter time. Thank you for sending this review in, as we hold ourselves to a high standard and with out feedback like this, we might not know we had dropped the ball to the extent that we did. Would you please be able to help us with a little more information so we may ensure we don't drop the ball like this with another guest? Could you tell me what night you were in? I could then go over the situation with my wait staff. I have already talked with the chef about the food concerns. The Chorizo itself will have some spice, but certainly should not be over whelming. We addressed this in our chimichurri recipe to ensure that it is not spicy. Thank you. The onion are actually leeks, a type of onion, and are mentioned on the menu, but that does not take away from the over bearing spice that should not have been there. I apologize for the size of the Prawn and Turf, it should be a decent appetizer portion. Overall, this was a poor experience and, again, I apologize. If you would give us another chance, I would be more than happy to send you a gift card to make it up to you. Thank you again and I hope to hear back from you soon. Sincerely, Chris CasellaGM Asado

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2. The Matador

721 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402-5207 Mexican, Southwestern, Latin, Bar, Spanish Lunch, Dinner, Late Night, Drinks Seating, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Takeout [email protected] +1 253-627-7100 http://matadorrestaurants.com/mexican-food-tacoma
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4 based on 249 reviews

The Matador

Matador Restaurants offer fresh Tex-Mex cuisine & premium tequilas in an inviting, social atmosphere — visit us in Seattle, Tacoma, Redmond, Portland, & Boise.

Reviewed By Erica J

Recently went on a Friday night for happy hour before seeing a concert at the Tacoma Dome. Definitely get there early because they get busy real fast, especially on the weekends. Happy hour menu has good variety of food but no drink specials. I had the blood orange margarita, very tasty and made strong. Nachos, black bean queso, guacamole, street tacos and the jalapeño poppers were amazing!

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3. Vuelve A La Vida

5310 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98408-7626 Mexican, Latin, Spanish Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Table Service +1 253-473-7068 https://www.facebook.com/Vuelva-A-La-Vida-100118676745013/
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4 based on 53 reviews

Vuelve A La Vida

Reviewed By Ashley D

The best shrimp ceviche and pork carnitas I have ever had! Fresh tortillas! Hands down best Mexican food in Tacoma and trust me there are lots of other places to go. Directly next to a Pizza Hut, it's easy to pass on by without notice, that's if you don't know any better. Great food and Margaritas for a decent price.

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4. Taqueria El Sabor

1636 S Mildred St, Tacoma, WA 98465-1610 Mexican, Latin, Fast Food, Spanish Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Brunch Takeout, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible +1 253-565-0501 http://taqueriaelsabor.net/locations-2
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4 based on 24 reviews

Taqueria El Sabor

Reviewed By Lorgan

We go out for tacos at least once a week. Recently decided to try Taqueria El Sabor and am so glad we did. Fresh, high quality ingredients, great service, clean and well maintained. And lots of different fresh salsas and toppings to choose from! All the meats are excellent, but the chicken is outstanding! This is our new favorite place.

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