El Gran Taco Central District – Mexican
This vibrant neighborhood haunt pulses with energy, drawing guests in with the irresistible aroma of sizzling meats and the communal warmth of bubbling queso fundido. Crispy pork rinds and zesty guacamole share the table with overflowing platters of loaded nachos and street-style mini tacos, creating a festive atmosphere where bold flavors and social spirit collide. Whether diving into a comforting bowl of tortilla soup or sharing a mountain of golden fries, diners find a lively retreat perfect for spirited gatherings and casual indulgence.
1112, Martin Luther King Junior Way, 98122 https://elgrantacoseattle.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, high-protein, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, south-beach, aip, alkaline, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Guacamole - $6: Hass avocados, lime, onions, tomato, and sea salt Available at: dinner, lunch
- Queso Fundido - $13.95: Blend of Oaxaca and mozzarella cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos - $12.95: Corn tortilla chips, topped with beans, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, onions, and tomatoes Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nacho Fries - $12.95: French fries topped with beans, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, onions, and tomatoes Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mini Tacos - $14.25: Flour tortilla filled with chicken or beef, lettuce, tomato, cheese, guacamole, and sour cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quesadillas - $11.5: Crispy flour tortilla filled with Monterey and Cheddar cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Strips - $10.95: Breaded chicken served with French fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Wings - $10.95: 6 pieces deep fried chicken wings in house sweet and spicy Buffalo sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Rinds with Guacamole - $9.95: Pork skin botanero with a side of guacamole Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups & Salads
- Tortilla Soup - $8.95: Chicken broth, corn tortilla strips, chicken breast, avocado, cilantro, onions, and melted cheese Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bean Soup - $10.95: Black bean broth, cilantro, onions, tomato, and queso fresco Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Salad - $11.95: Lettuce, cabbage, tomato, corn, cheese mix, onions, avocado Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taco Salad - $16.95: Crispy flour tortilla shell, lettuce, tomatoes, beans, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and pico de gallo Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Birria Soup - $19.95: Slow-cooked beef soup with Mexican spices, served with 4 corn tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef and Vegetable Soup - $21.95: Classic beef and vegetable soup, served with 4 corn tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pozole - $21.95: Pork hominy, cabbage, chili peppers, onion, garlic, radishes, served with tostadas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Menudo - $19.95: Traditional Mexican soup with cow stomach and spices, served with 4 corn tortillas Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Chilaquiles - $11.95: Deep fried corn tortilla in green or red sauce, sour cream, cheese, and onions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Quesabirrias - $19.95: 3 corn tortillas filled with stewed beef and melted cheese, served with broth Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chile Relleno - $16.95: Poblano pepper stuffed with cheese, egg batter, red sauce, rice and beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fajita Burrito - $18.95: Choice of meat, bell peppers, onions, rice, beans, lettuce, sour cream, and guacamole Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wet Burrito - $18.95: Choice of meat, cheese, beans, rice, sour cream, red or green sauce, melted cheese, pico de gallo Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- El Gran Taco Burrito - $18.95: Steak, chorizo, cheese, pico de gallo, guacamole, French fries, and sour cream Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada - $24.95: Skirt steak flame grilled, rice, beans, guacamole, and pico de gallo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Molcajete - $36.95: Skirt steak, chorizo, grilled chicken, grilled cactus, avocado, queso fresco, and onions Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Soda - $3.5: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Squirt, or Mineral Water
- Mexican Sodas - $5: Jarritos, Sidral, Sangria, or Mexican Coke
- Aguas Frescas - $6: Fresh fruit waters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- House Margarita - $10: Tequila, fresh lime, orange juice, triple sec
- Michelada - $11: Beer, lime juice, assorted sauces, spices, and clamato juice
Desserts
- Churros - $8.95: Fried dough with sugar, cinnamon, chocolate sauce, and ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chocoflan - $7.95: Dulce de leche flan and buttermilk chocolate cake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Tres Leches Cake - $7.95: Creamy sponge cake frosted Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Sides
- Rice & Beans - $4.95: Mexican rice and refried beans Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fries - $4.95: Crispy potato fries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tortillas - $1.95: 4 corn tortillas Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
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