Carmelo's Tacos Explained

Carmelo's Tacos
Food-Type:Mexican
City:Seattle
State:Washington
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Country:United States
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Carmelo's Tacos (sometimes Carmelos Tacos)[1] is a Mexican restaurant with two locations in Seattle, in the U.S. state of Washington.

Description

Carmelo's Tacos is a Latino family-owned Mexican restaurant with two locations in Seattle.[2] [3] The business serves Mexico City-style street food such as tacos (al pastor, asada, and campechano varieties), burritos (including breakfast burritos),[4] churros,[5] and quesadillas.[6] [7] The vegan mushroom taco has garlic and guajillo chile seasoning. The campechano has steak, chorizo, and potato.[8] [9]

History

Founded by Carmelo Gaspar in 2018, Carmelo's Tacos operated at a counter in Hillcrest Market, on Capitol Hill. Raul Delfin is also an owner. In 2021, owners announced plans to expand to Cherry Street, near Seattle University. The outpost replaced Oma Bap, which closed in 2020. The 1,300 square-foot space can accommodate approximately 30 people and features an outdoor patio.[10] [11]

Reception

In 2020, The Daily Meal selected Carmelo's Tacos for Washington in a list of "The Best Taco in Every State".[12] Seattle Metropolitan says, "Pure joy will only cost you $2.50 inside the Hillcrest Market (or its walkup window) on Capitol Hill, where a family-run counter creates Mexico City–style tacos that aren't just great but divine."[13]

In 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Alana Al-Hatlani included Carmelo's Tacos in Eater Seattle's list of "15 Solid Takeout Windows and Curbside Pickup Options in Seattle". The website's Megan Hill and Jade Yamazaki Stewart included the business in a 2022 list of "15 Spots for Fantastic Tacos in the Seattle Area". Stewart, Gabe Guarente, and Mark Van Streefkerk also included Carmelo's Tacos in a 2022 overview of "25 Essential Capitol Hill Restaurants".[14]

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tomky . Naomi . 2022-01-07 . In Mexico City, find a culinary ode to the Pacific Northwest at Marmota . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221013192455/https://www.seattlepi.com/lifestyle/food/article/marmota-in-mexico-city-serves-seattle-style-food-16757735.php . 2022-10-13 . 2022-10-14 . . en-US.
  2. Web site: 2021-09-21 . Latinx-Owned Businesses & Restaurants in Seattle You Can Support Right Now . 2022-10-18 . Seattle Refined . en.
  3. Web site: 2018-12-27 . In a year of great eating, these 18 new Seattle-area cheap eats stood out . 2022-10-14 . The Seattle Times . en-US . 2021-11-28 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211128025720/https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/top-18-new-cheap-eats-of-the-year-the-seattle-area-food-and-the-stories-behind-it/ . live .
  4. Web site: Check Out the New Locations of These Longtime Seattle Restaurants . 2022-10-14 . Seattle Metropolitan . en-US . 2022-10-07 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221007152110/https://www.seattlemet.com/eat-and-drink/2021/09/4-favorite-seattle-restaurants-get-new-locations . live .
  5. Web site: Guarente . Gabe . 2021-04-01 . Popular Taco Counter Carmelo's Aims to Open Its First Full-Fledged Restaurant April 5 . 2022-10-14 . Eater Seattle . en . 2022-01-20 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220120230905/https://seattle.eater.com/2021/4/1/22362546/carmelos-tacos-opens-new-restaurant-on-east-cherry-street-april-5 . live .
  6. Web site: Frizzelle . Christopher . Carmelo's Tacos Now Offers Burritos and Quesadillas . 2022-10-14 . The Stranger . en . 2022-10-14 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221014230538/https://www.thestranger.com/food-and-drink/2019/08/27/41214509/carmelos-tacos-now-offers-burritos-and-quesadillas . live .
  7. Web site: 2018-10-23 . Hidden on Capitol Hill, a Mexican street-food spot draws raves . 2022-10-14 . The Seattle Times . en-US . 2021-10-24 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211024225944/https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/hidden-on-capitol-hill-a-mexican-street-food-spot-draws-raves/ . live .
  8. Web site: Al-Hatlani . Alana . 2020-10-01 . 15 Solid Takeout Windows and Curbside Pickup Options in Seattle . 2022-10-14 . Eater Seattle . en . 2022-10-08 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221008024751/https://seattle.eater.com/maps/best-takeout-windows-in-seattle . live .
  9. Web site: Hill . Megan . 2015-03-18 . 15 Spots for Fantastic Tacos in the Seattle Area . 2022-10-14 . Eater Seattle . en . 2022-10-07 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221007022450/https://seattle.eater.com/maps/seattle-best-taco-restaurants-foodtrucks . live .
  10. Web site: Guarente . Gabe . 2021-01-13 . Hugely Popular Carmelo's Tacos Plans Second Capitol Hill Location . 2022-10-14 . Eater Seattle . en . 2022-10-07 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221007171918/https://seattle.eater.com/2021/1/13/22229796/carmelos-tacos-second-location-capitol-hill-coming-soon . live .
  11. Web site: Guarente . Gabe . 2021-01-14 . Most Anticipated Seattle Restaurant, Bar, and Cafe Openings of 2021 . 2022-10-14 . Eater Seattle . en . 2022-01-22 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220122181217/https://seattle.eater.com/2021/1/14/22231469/anticipated-seattle-restaurant-bar-cafe-openings-2021 . live .
  12. Web site: 2020-02-13 . The Best Taco in Every State . 2022-10-14 . TheDailyMeal.com . en-US . 2022-01-26 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220126061255/https://www.thedailymeal.com/eat/best-taco-every-state-gallery . live .
  13. Web site: Carmelo's Tacos . 2022-10-14 . . en-US . 2021-09-16 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210916193109/https://www.seattlemet.com/restaurants/carmelo-s-tacos . live .
  14. Web site: Guarente . Gabe . 2017-09-28 . 25 Essential Capitol Hill Restaurants . 2022-10-14 . Eater Seattle . en . 2022-09-21 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220921023954/https://seattle.eater.com/maps/best-capitol-hill-restaurants-seattle . live .

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