El Camion

11728 Aurora Ave N, Seattle, WA 98133, USA

Seattle

Open

Visit Website +1 206-367-2777

Cuisines

Mexican

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Strictly Dumpling

3/26/2025

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About

El Camion is a renowned food truck in Seattle, founded by Scott McGinnis around 15 years ago. Inspired by his time living and working in Mexico, Scott brought authentic Mexican street food to Seattle, focusing on quality, flavor, and tradition. The truck is especially famous for its birria tacos and house-made salsas, earning a loyal following among locals.

The Visit

The visit to El Camion was highly anticipated, with the reviewer expressing excitement upon arrival, drawn in by the mouthwatering aromas. The standout was the birria tacos, praised for their generous fillings and deeply flavorful, tender beef. The reviewer was especially impressed by the rich, smoky consomme and the variety of house-made salsas. The experience was overwhelmingly positive, with the tacos described as some of the best ever tasted.

What They Ate

Birria tacos (stewed shredded beef, cheese, onions, cilantro)

Thick, smoky consomme for dipping

Various house-made salsas, including habanero

Quotes

"As soon as you pull into the parking lot, you start smelling something good."

"And I got three of their top selling dishes. And their number one selling dish, the burrito tacos. And these look absolutely magnificent."

"Oh my gosh. Oh, look at that. This thing is just stuffed full of melted cheese and beef. And oh man, this is incredible."

"This is one of the best burrito tacos I've had in my life. It is absolutely remarkable."

"This is just pure meat juice, cheese, and flavor. The shredded beef, absolutely tender. And as you chew, your mouth just flooded with that delicious beefy juice."

"Oh wow. That is a smoky, rich, substantial. Grab onto your tacos and won't let go of a little bowl of consomme. It adds even more flavor, more spices, more smoke, more umami to the already phenomenal tacos."

"No wonder this place is so popular. Kid you not, it hurts me to stop eating this."

Our Reflection

The passion for authentic Mexican flavors is palpable at El Camion. Each bite of the birria taco is a revelation—overflowing with juicy, tender beef and molten cheese, all enveloped in a tortilla that soaks up every drop of savory fat and spice. The consomme, rich and smoky, elevates the experience to new heights, while the variety of salsas offers a playful kick. The reviewer’s enthusiasm is infectious, making it clear why El Camion is a Seattle favorite.

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