Travel the Yakima Valley Taco & Tamale Trail

Taste authentic flavors and delicious traditions at more than 30 stops on Washington’s top taco trail.

There’s a reason the Yakima Valley has such a well-earned reputation for outstanding Mexican food. Home to the most deeply rooted Latin food culture in the Pacific Northwest, the vibrant traditions and heritage of the Hispanic community is woven throughout the Valley’s rich agricultural history and is an integral part of the Valley’s cultural identity. Nowhere is that influence more deliciously apparent than at the table.

That's what makes the Yakima Valley Taco & Tamale Trail something different. Nowhere else in the region will you find such an abundance of delicious, authentic, flavor-filled stops for your culinary adventures.

From generations-old tamale recipes passed down through families, to taquerias serving bold, authentic flavors that rival anything you'd find south of the border, the Valley's Latin dining scene is the real deal. It's a flavorful expression of the culture that has helped make the Valley’s dining scene what it is today.

With more than two dozen stops stretching across the Valley, the Taco & Tamale Trail is the best way to explore it all — one taste at a time. Whether you're craving perfectly seasoned carne asada, long-simmered birria, handmade tamales wrapped in tradition, or a hidden gem that becomes your new favorite, every stop on the trail is worth savoring.

The Yakima Valley Taco and Tamale Trail was made with assistance from the Central Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce