Washington’s most popular tacos are not sold from a truck or an upscale eatery. And for years, their most local patrons tried to keep them a secret. But now that there are four locations, it’s safe to say the secret is out — and if you’ve never heard of Seattle’s Tacos Chukis, allow us to introduce you.

Tacos Chukis opened in 2011 in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood.
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Despite being tucked away on the second floor of a building, people took notice right away.
The idea for Tacos Chukis began in 2010 when the founder and owner, Roberto Salmerón, got a craving for tacos so intense he decided to bike 1,600 miles to Mexico for them.
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Salmerón is originally from Tijuana, and he had just graduated from the University of Washington when he decided he needed some Mexican street tacos. When he returned to Seattle, he decided to open his own taqueria.
The street tacos come with your choice of protein, cilantro, onion, and housemade tomatillo guacamole.
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The guacamole is fantastic.

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You can also order a quesadilla, baby burrito, mulitas, or nopal asado.
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Nopal asado is cilantro, onion, and guacamole on a grilled cactus leaf.
The signature tacos are the best sellers.
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These are stuffed with rotisserie-roasted adobada pork and topped with slices of grilled pineapple.
A few years ago, Tacos Chukis opened a second location in South Lake Union.
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They've also recently expanded to Beacon Hill and the Central District. Each location is open daily from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
The next time you're in Seattle, taste these tacos for yourself.
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You'll be very glad Roberto Salmerón decided to to take that inspirational taco trip to Mexico.

Capitol Hill

Address: 219 Broadway East, Seattle, WA, 98102

South Lake Union

Address: 832 Dexter Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109

Beacon Hill

Address: 1608 South Roberto Maestas Festival Street, Seattle, WA, 98144

Central District

Address: 2215 East Union Street, Seattle, WA, 98122

 

If you love tacos, you can eat your way through half the state on our tasty taco trail.

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