Cheap quick and hits the spot. They are opened a bit earlier than most places around so it's wonderful when I need to have my lunch early. Their portions and service never disappoints. Sit down and support this local family shop, they will make you feel welcome
Allie Y.
Wanted tacos for a nighttime pick-me-up and they hit the spot! Chicken was well-seasoned but fish lacked a bit of flavor. Paired well with pico de gallo, lime, and salsa. The staff were friendly and they are clearly an important part of the community. Great local gem.
Simon H.
It's not easy to find great authentic Mexican food, although there are a number of places that are decent. El Kiosko is definitely one of my top go-to spots and a good value too. You must try the chicken taquitos & guacamole plate, which is far better than anywhere else i've tried. These are not dry at all, but very large and flavorful, with a perfectly crispy outside and it comes with rice, beans, sour cream and guacamole. My other favorite dish is the carne asada sopes, which are thick fried corn flour shells loaded with meat, beans, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes etc. Honorable mention goes to the carne asada plate, carnitas tacos, tamales plate, and their chorizo breakfast burrito. It has a small dining area inside, so I usually get it to go, and there's outside seating when the weather is nice. Oh and they make very good red/green hot sauces, plus pickled peppers & onions which are nice.
Marvin R.
Finding Mexican food in Renton is not hard. What is hard is choosing WHERE to go. If you want casual dining, great food with that homestyle feel, AND you are in Downtown Renton, choose El Kiosko! El Kiosko is not merely a secret hole-in-the-wall in the Renton dining scene. It's that reliable neighborhood restaurant; your go-to, if you want something both tasty and familiar. At least 20 different dishes flash on the menu-screens. The friendly cashier also packs your to-go-order and delivers your food to you, hot from the window to your table - hot sauce bottles in hand. That's service! I ordered two beef tacos with flour tortilla. And since I was extra hungry, I ordered chicken burrito platter - served with a healthy dose of sauce refried beans, rice, and topped with sour cream and guacamole (didn't need to ask for it. It just came with it). For fun, what I ordered would've been comparable in price to Taco Bell or Taco Time (not to disparage the two chains). However. food quality wise my tummy was definitely happy. So, now that you know, come check out another great Mexican option for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a happy appetite!
Poornima Balakrishnan
Picked up food here when in the neighborhood . Was craving Mexican food. Ended up getting the camarone el crema and it was a large portion. Simple basic food. Loved the sauces. The lady at the counter was sweet. The food cost me about 20 ish $.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Amalfi Alberts
Always go back there. I’m obsessed with their chorizo. And tostadas. And like everything.
Gordon Cannon
I tried four different tacos (asada, pollo, chorizo, and barria) they were all delicious. And unlike my Mexican friend, they didn't make fun of me when I said chorizo ?
The taquitos con guacamole is SOOOO good. The guacamole itself they should sell by the gallon. Food was amazing definitely coming back
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Debbie N.
Lots of food, very reasonable prices. Authentic and delicious. Made fresh and quick Lots of food, very reasonable prices. Authentic and delicious. Made fresh and quick
jeff ives
Great spot in renton food is always fast and on point been going here for years and have never been disappointed
I am addicted to the food and taco trucks of California, especially with Mexican food when I moved back to the northwest, I couldn't find anything that could really match the authenticity until I found EL Kiosko!
Wendy
I was pleasantly surprised at how good the food was here. The horshatta was especially tasty. Great customer service when we ordered and a nice wait for our to go order.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
R B.
I had the #34. I haven't had Menudo in a while. This was good. I destroyed that wonderful bone in the middle of that soup. I couldn't eat this and be cute. I had to get in there and slurp that bone. Ain't no shame when it comes to food. A lot of people came in, the staff were quick to get them in and out. I will be back.
Sydney Cousin
Excellent Mexican food with large portions at reasonable prices period I usually get it to go. Although there are some tables present period very large in diverse menu period highly recommend without reservations period also , they are open fairly late at ten p
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Chris Lee
I saw a post on IG from a local food ambassador about the quesabirria tacos. Needless to say, they were to die for!! ? It’s a mellow mom and pop shop dedicated to the food. Absolutely one of my new favorite spots for Mexican food.
Cheap quick and hits the spot. They are opened a bit earlier than most places around so it's wonderful when I need to have my lunch early. Their portions and service never disappoints. Sit down and support this local family shop, they will make you feel welcome
Wanted tacos for a nighttime pick-me-up and they hit the spot! Chicken was well-seasoned but fish lacked a bit of flavor. Paired well with pico de gallo, lime, and salsa. The staff were friendly and they are clearly an important part of the community. Great local gem.
It's not easy to find great authentic Mexican food, although there are a number of places that are decent. El Kiosko is definitely one of my top go-to spots and a good value too. You must try the chicken taquitos & guacamole plate, which is far better than anywhere else i've tried. These are not dry at all, but very large and flavorful, with a perfectly crispy outside and it comes with rice, beans, sour cream and guacamole. My other favorite dish is the carne asada sopes, which are thick fried corn flour shells loaded with meat, beans, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes etc. Honorable mention goes to the carne asada plate, carnitas tacos, tamales plate, and their chorizo breakfast burrito. It has a small dining area inside, so I usually get it to go, and there's outside seating when the weather is nice. Oh and they make very good red/green hot sauces, plus pickled peppers & onions which are nice.
Finding Mexican food in Renton is not hard. What is hard is choosing WHERE to go. If you want casual dining, great food with that homestyle feel, AND you are in Downtown Renton, choose El Kiosko! El Kiosko is not merely a secret hole-in-the-wall in the Renton dining scene. It's that reliable neighborhood restaurant; your go-to, if you want something both tasty and familiar. At least 20 different dishes flash on the menu-screens. The friendly cashier also packs your to-go-order and delivers your food to you, hot from the window to your table - hot sauce bottles in hand. That's service! I ordered two beef tacos with flour tortilla. And since I was extra hungry, I ordered chicken burrito platter - served with a healthy dose of sauce refried beans, rice, and topped with sour cream and guacamole (didn't need to ask for it. It just came with it). For fun, what I ordered would've been comparable in price to Taco Bell or Taco Time (not to disparage the two chains). However. food quality wise my tummy was definitely happy. So, now that you know, come check out another great Mexican option for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a happy appetite!
Picked up food here when in the neighborhood . Was craving Mexican food. Ended up getting the camarone el crema and it was a large portion. Simple basic food. Loved the sauces. The lady at the counter was sweet. The food cost me about 20 ish $.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Always go back there. I’m obsessed with their chorizo. And tostadas. And like everything.
I tried four different tacos (asada, pollo, chorizo, and barria) they were all delicious. And unlike my Mexican friend, they didn't make fun of me when I said chorizo ?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Birria, Carne Asada Tacos 2, Pollo
The taquitos con guacamole is SOOOO good. The guacamole itself they should sell by the gallon. Food was amazing definitely coming back
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Lots of food, very reasonable prices. Authentic and delicious. Made fresh and quick Lots of food, very reasonable prices. Authentic and delicious. Made fresh and quick
Great spot in renton food is always fast and on point been going here for years and have never been disappointed
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I am addicted to the food and taco trucks of California, especially with Mexican food when I moved back to the northwest, I couldn't find anything that could really match the authenticity until I found EL Kiosko!
I was pleasantly surprised at how good the food was here. The horshatta was especially tasty. Great customer service when we ordered and a nice wait for our to go order.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had the #34. I haven't had Menudo in a while. This was good. I destroyed that wonderful bone in the middle of that soup. I couldn't eat this and be cute. I had to get in there and slurp that bone. Ain't no shame when it comes to food. A lot of people came in, the staff were quick to get them in and out. I will be back.
Excellent Mexican food with large portions at reasonable prices period I usually get it to go. Although there are some tables present period very large in diverse menu period highly recommend without reservations period also , they are open fairly late at ten p
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
I saw a post on IG from a local food ambassador about the quesabirria tacos. Needless to say, they were to die for!! ? It’s a mellow mom and pop shop dedicated to the food. Absolutely one of my new favorite spots for Mexican food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5