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Our soft opening hours will be posted each week so please check! Olympia’s first Tex-Mex drink and eatery serving a simple menu of classic Tex-Mex comfort foods from the owners’ hometowns of San Antonio, Dallas and Austin. Check out our limited soft open menu online, and more to come after we have our grand opening early Spring! Our mission is simple: Tasty tacos, cold ‘ritas, and friendly faces. Everything about us is a vibe. We offer a next-level guest experience with superior service, family-friendly food and atmosphere, and onsite dining in our main level Veranda and heated ROOFTOP CANTINA. Our pick-up is also dialed in: quick, easy and equally delicious for any occasion! No reservations. Follow hectors_tacos_Oly on Instagram!
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1502 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98506
Phone: (360) 995-5282
Website: https://www.hectors-tacos.com/
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Reviews
Logan Maltese
Amazing place with natural light pouring in, great upstairs and downstairs heated/covered patios and cool views. Walk up window style ordering so it’s quick and easy. Tortillas were slightly thicker and delicious, both red and green salsa options were fresh and yummy (verde wasn’t super spicy). Breakfast tacos were perfect, bacon egg and cheese was my favorite. This is still their soft opening from what I understand so consider offering them some grace or waiting for the full rollout!
… moreEyal Haim
Hector’s Tacos is fantastic. I had the potato egg & cheese taco and the chicken tortilla soup — both were absolutely delicious. The taco was perfectly balanced and comforting, and the soup was rich, fresh, and clearly scratch-made.
Great vibe, cool space, and high-quality food. Definitely coming back.
… moreGreat vibe, cool space, and high-quality food. Definitely coming back.
Cathryn Lewis
Eaten here twice, would have been more but I was out of town. We have had the soup, incredible – especially on the cold, foggy day I had it. It is a very flavorful broth, seasoned perfectly, with large pieces of chicken and chunks of avocado. The Bean and Cheese Tacos were just like I like them, and the Fajita Taco is exceptional. The tortillas are really really good. Hands down my favorite is the Queso and Chips. Had both times and will definitely be having it everytime.
We have eaten in, upstairs, which will be so fun this summer, and taken it home. I recommend both but once it warms up you will definitely want the party atmosphere of dining in. Great for families, groups, or just you.
… moreWe have eaten in, upstairs, which will be so fun this summer, and taken it home. I recommend both but once it warms up you will definitely want the party atmosphere of dining in. Great for families, groups, or just you.
Tracy Morris
Another Texan refugee who’s always on the hunt for better Tex-Mex up here, and Hector’s did not disappoint! Fast service, cute decor (with patio heaters!), and most importantly, Authentic Tex-Mex! Can’t wait for their menu to grow!
Walking upstairs, I had a little flashback to Houston’s old Cafe Adobe. Love the vibe up there. I feel like telling all the Oly natives to run and support this ACTUAL Tex-Mex taste. I’ll definitely be doing so.
… moreWalking upstairs, I had a little flashback to Houston’s old Cafe Adobe. Love the vibe up there. I feel like telling all the Oly natives to run and support this ACTUAL Tex-Mex taste. I’ll definitely be doing so.
Hayley Murray
You know that feeling you get when you eat something and suddenly you’re home and surrounded by creature comforts? I’m from Texas and was in Olympia this past week for a work trip and I ended up eating at Hector’s 3 times during my stay (judge away!) because I felt at home and the staff, music, service, and feel of the space were beyond lovely.
First off, don’t sleep on the Tejas Trio or salsas! I spent years working in restaurants from serving to managing and the amount of time and care if takes to prep and provide fresh ingredients and food that great is no small feat. Props to the staff running the kitchen and those front of house who greeted me with such kindness every visit. Y’all are rockstars!
In college, I lived on breakfast tacos and experiencing the nostalgia I felt eating at Hector’s was so sweet. You can genuinely feel the care that has gone into the food and space, and the vulnerability of putting family recipes out there for anyone and everyone to critique is not missed on me. Bravo to the owners for sharing with us, as it is a genuine privilege to get to enjoy what has been passed down for so long.
Hector’s is such a win for Olympia and I can’t wait to bring my kids and husband when we visit the PNW next!
… moreFirst off, don’t sleep on the Tejas Trio or salsas! I spent years working in restaurants from serving to managing and the amount of time and care if takes to prep and provide fresh ingredients and food that great is no small feat. Props to the staff running the kitchen and those front of house who greeted me with such kindness every visit. Y’all are rockstars!
In college, I lived on breakfast tacos and experiencing the nostalgia I felt eating at Hector’s was so sweet. You can genuinely feel the care that has gone into the food and space, and the vulnerability of putting family recipes out there for anyone and everyone to critique is not missed on me. Bravo to the owners for sharing with us, as it is a genuine privilege to get to enjoy what has been passed down for so long.
Hector’s is such a win for Olympia and I can’t wait to bring my kids and husband when we visit the PNW next!
Sarah Daly
I have been waiting for this restaurant to open for sooo long! The food is excellent, and this is only their soft opening so I know things are only going to get better from here (starts chanting *nachos nachos nachos*). The upstairs is SO gorgeous! The tile work, the art, the textiles. Everything about Hector’s is so well-thought-out and beautiful.
My husband and I have been here a handful of times already so we’ve almost tried everything on the soft opening menu. The tacos are SO good, the homemade flour tortillas are chef’s kiss and the quessssoooooo. I dream about it!
The prices are incredibly reasonable for what you’re getting. Everything is locally sourced and handmade-from-scratch. A single taco at Chipotle costs $3.75 so Hector’s pricing is right in line, except you’re getting Heritage Meats chorizo, local cage-free eggs, homemade flour tortillas made fresh daily, and everything cooked with quality ingredients like avocado oil and butter instead of whatever’s cheapest.
I’d much rather spend my money supporting a local restaurant that sources from local butchers and makes everything from scratch, than paying the same amount (or more!) at a chain. Clearly I am a big fan of Hector’s!
The care and quality is evident in every single bite. Can’t wait to come back! Especially in the summer, oooo it’s gonna be glorious in that upstairs area.
… moreMy husband and I have been here a handful of times already so we’ve almost tried everything on the soft opening menu. The tacos are SO good, the homemade flour tortillas are chef’s kiss and the quessssoooooo. I dream about it!
The prices are incredibly reasonable for what you’re getting. Everything is locally sourced and handmade-from-scratch. A single taco at Chipotle costs $3.75 so Hector’s pricing is right in line, except you’re getting Heritage Meats chorizo, local cage-free eggs, homemade flour tortillas made fresh daily, and everything cooked with quality ingredients like avocado oil and butter instead of whatever’s cheapest.
I’d much rather spend my money supporting a local restaurant that sources from local butchers and makes everything from scratch, than paying the same amount (or more!) at a chain. Clearly I am a big fan of Hector’s!
The care and quality is evident in every single bite. Can’t wait to come back! Especially in the summer, oooo it’s gonna be glorious in that upstairs area.
Sarah Lianne
So tired of the “Olympia good” Mexican food around here so when I heard about Hector’s I was beyond excited! I am from South Texas and this made me whole again!❤️ I actually liked that the tacos are on the smaller side because I felt like it wasn’t too much food. Quality ingredients justifies the price to me. It’s also not the 90s anymore- quality costs money. Very friendly at the front. Highly recommend giving them a chance!
… morePenn Lamb
I really want this place to be good, the vibe upstairs is solid and the ordering is quick with a well proportioned menu. It just, really falls short.
The tacos- we got all 5 of them. The flavor is almost there, but the texture and the presentation was just. Sad. Home made tortillas, but the tacos are pre made and put under a warmer. This takes what could be delicious, soft, pillowy tortillas and makes them have the texture of playdough. They lose all flavor, and have an unpleasant damp gumminess to them. The tacos are given to you rolled up, like an aluminum foil tube. People eat with their eyes- and the tacos are presented like a sad school lunch. It all tasted like something I meal prepped at home, pulled out of the freezer and microwaved. I go to a restaurant for hot, fresh, just made. This was like… getting something at the safeway deli.
I also take a huge issue with advertising having the dressings on their menu- but then not actually having it yet. We asked for Chipotle ranch and they didn’t have any.
The good points- the queso was delicious. And god, if they made fresh tortilla chips? I’d be here WAY too much. The tortilla soup was also good.
I see the potential, I want this place to be good. But I won’t be back. If they took more pride in the presentation of their food- presentation that also just destroys the textures- I’d be back, for sure. The vibe upstairs is cool, and I love the affordable price point. The tortillas just need more respect and love.
… moreThe tacos- we got all 5 of them. The flavor is almost there, but the texture and the presentation was just. Sad. Home made tortillas, but the tacos are pre made and put under a warmer. This takes what could be delicious, soft, pillowy tortillas and makes them have the texture of playdough. They lose all flavor, and have an unpleasant damp gumminess to them. The tacos are given to you rolled up, like an aluminum foil tube. People eat with their eyes- and the tacos are presented like a sad school lunch. It all tasted like something I meal prepped at home, pulled out of the freezer and microwaved. I go to a restaurant for hot, fresh, just made. This was like… getting something at the safeway deli.
I also take a huge issue with advertising having the dressings on their menu- but then not actually having it yet. We asked for Chipotle ranch and they didn’t have any.
The good points- the queso was delicious. And god, if they made fresh tortilla chips? I’d be here WAY too much. The tortilla soup was also good.
I see the potential, I want this place to be good. But I won’t be back. If they took more pride in the presentation of their food- presentation that also just destroys the textures- I’d be back, for sure. The vibe upstairs is cool, and I love the affordable price point. The tortillas just need more respect and love.
Laurel Baeder
I wanted to like this place, but unfortunately it’s a miss for us.
First of all, the atmosphere. This place is giving more “food truck with a patio” than “restaurant”. Everything is essentially outdoors. You order outside (in the rain) then you go “inside” and it’s not enclosed nor climate controlled. Upstairs is another nicer seating area, but still not really “indoors”. We were not prepared. Don’t head upstairs too quickly though, because the food pick up is downstairs at a window. There’s a lack of labeling in general in the space so we did have to ask questions to understand what was where. I will be surprised if this restaurant can survive a winter in Olympia without a truly indoor space. Olympia needs more Mexican food, but this climate is not the same as down south.
Second, the food. This was the best part. We tried almost all of the tacos and they are all delicious. The Tejas trio was good too, but we had to ask for more chips and the price felt a bit steep. There was no hot sauce or salsa available, which would have really enhanced our experience. If it was on the menu it was something we missed while trying to plan our order out in the rain. The coffee was better than I expected, but it was served in 8oz cups. I get that it’s refillable but I don’t want to walk up and down the stairs every 5 minutes to refill a tiny cup. The only other breakfast joint in Oly that I know of with 8oz coffee cups is Biscuit House and their coffee is free so I can understand. For $3, I expect a full sized (16oz or larger) coffee cup. Even better would be actual ceramic mugs and a carafe available upstairs.
Finally I’ll touch on family friendliness. I don’t really think kids are in the target audience for this place. They have high chairs available, but it’s not a super comfortable place to sit and eat. They’ve got a small menu, so I can understand having no kids menu for now. In the future though I think it goes a long way to offer a kids menu even if it’s just suggestions off the regular menu on a coloring sheet.
With that I’ll say maybe I misunderstood this place and it’s not really for dine in. Maybe it’s geared toward take out? But if that’s the case, I don’t get it either. Are people actually ordering take out for breakfast?
We go out for breakfast quite regularly and unfortunately I don’t think Hectors will be a place we return to.
… moreFirst of all, the atmosphere. This place is giving more “food truck with a patio” than “restaurant”. Everything is essentially outdoors. You order outside (in the rain) then you go “inside” and it’s not enclosed nor climate controlled. Upstairs is another nicer seating area, but still not really “indoors”. We were not prepared. Don’t head upstairs too quickly though, because the food pick up is downstairs at a window. There’s a lack of labeling in general in the space so we did have to ask questions to understand what was where. I will be surprised if this restaurant can survive a winter in Olympia without a truly indoor space. Olympia needs more Mexican food, but this climate is not the same as down south.
Second, the food. This was the best part. We tried almost all of the tacos and they are all delicious. The Tejas trio was good too, but we had to ask for more chips and the price felt a bit steep. There was no hot sauce or salsa available, which would have really enhanced our experience. If it was on the menu it was something we missed while trying to plan our order out in the rain. The coffee was better than I expected, but it was served in 8oz cups. I get that it’s refillable but I don’t want to walk up and down the stairs every 5 minutes to refill a tiny cup. The only other breakfast joint in Oly that I know of with 8oz coffee cups is Biscuit House and their coffee is free so I can understand. For $3, I expect a full sized (16oz or larger) coffee cup. Even better would be actual ceramic mugs and a carafe available upstairs.
Finally I’ll touch on family friendliness. I don’t really think kids are in the target audience for this place. They have high chairs available, but it’s not a super comfortable place to sit and eat. They’ve got a small menu, so I can understand having no kids menu for now. In the future though I think it goes a long way to offer a kids menu even if it’s just suggestions off the regular menu on a coloring sheet.
With that I’ll say maybe I misunderstood this place and it’s not really for dine in. Maybe it’s geared toward take out? But if that’s the case, I don’t get it either. Are people actually ordering take out for breakfast?
We go out for breakfast quite regularly and unfortunately I don’t think Hectors will be a place we return to.
Madison Sola
Hector’s is officially my new go-to spot.
I’ve already been multiple times and it’s one of those places that just feels easy. The vibe is great, the music is always on point, and the space just feels good to be in. It’s the kind of place you can pop into for a quick bite or hang out a little longer and not feel rushed.
My order every time: bean and cheese tacos with a Topo Chico. morning or lunch. Two tacos are totally enough and they’re so simple but so good. Everything is scratch-made and you can taste the difference. Nothing tastes canned or heavy. The red salsa is my favorite — it has the perfect kick and epic flavor.
staff 10/10 – I am SO into great warm and welcoming staff. These guys hit it out of the park.
I also got to try the margarita (scratch-made!) and I cannot wait until it officially launches. It’s dangerously good.
It’s hard to find food that feels comforting but still fresh and not over-the-top greasy. Hector’s nails that balance. Easy grab-and-go, solid healthy-ish choices, but also feels a little indulgent in the best way.
This is absolutely where I’ll be living this year. Olympia needed this.
… moreI’ve already been multiple times and it’s one of those places that just feels easy. The vibe is great, the music is always on point, and the space just feels good to be in. It’s the kind of place you can pop into for a quick bite or hang out a little longer and not feel rushed.
My order every time: bean and cheese tacos with a Topo Chico. morning or lunch. Two tacos are totally enough and they’re so simple but so good. Everything is scratch-made and you can taste the difference. Nothing tastes canned or heavy. The red salsa is my favorite — it has the perfect kick and epic flavor.
staff 10/10 – I am SO into great warm and welcoming staff. These guys hit it out of the park.
I also got to try the margarita (scratch-made!) and I cannot wait until it officially launches. It’s dangerously good.
It’s hard to find food that feels comforting but still fresh and not over-the-top greasy. Hector’s nails that balance. Easy grab-and-go, solid healthy-ish choices, but also feels a little indulgent in the best way.
This is absolutely where I’ll be living this year. Olympia needed this.