Carmelo's Tacos is a Latino family-ownedMexican restaurant with two locations inSeattle.[2][3] The business serves Mexico City-style street food such as tacos (al pastor, asada, and campechano varieties), burritos (includingbreakfast burritos),[4]churros,[5] andquesadillas.[6][7] The vegan mushroomtaco has garlic and guajillo chile seasoning. The campechano has steak,chorizo, and potato.[8][9]
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, nearSeattle 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.[5][10][11]
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 theCOVID-19 pandemic, Alana Al-Hatlani included Carmelo's Tacos inEater Seattle's list of "15 Solid Takeout Windows and Curbside Pickup Options in Seattle".[8] 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".[9] Stewart, Gabe Guarente, and Mark Van Streefkerk also included Carmelo's Tacos in a 2022 overview of "25 Essential Capitol Hill Restaurants".[14] The business was also included in a 2025 overview of the best restaurants on Capitol Hill.[15] Emily Iris Degn included the business inTasting Table's 2026 list of Seattle's nine best restaurants for tacos.[16]
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