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The Best Mexican Restaurants In Seattle
You don’t have to fly to Mexico (or California or Texas) for great tacos, tamales, burritos, and more.
Where J. Kenji López-Alt Eats Lunch In Seattle For Under $10
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7 Great Burritos To Try In Seattle
If you’re looking for an excellent meal wrapped in a tortilla, you’ve come to the right place.
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Koko's Restaurant & Tequila Bar
When you want to drink margaritas and snack on chips among palm trees, head to this Mexican restaurant on Capitol Hill. Stick to the appetizers, though—the larger plates can be disappointing.
Situ Tacos
This lively Mexican-Lebanese counter in Ballard specializes in excellent crispy tacos, taquitos, and nachos. Hope you like deep-fried tortillas.
Mama Chavez's Tamales & More
No need to go out of your way for a lunch at this Belltown Mexican walk-up window. But if you are out past 12am and need a cheesy tamale, Mama Chavez's does the trick.
Tres Lecheria
This Wallingford bakery specializes in outstanding tres leches cake packed in plastic tubs. Prepare for the best picnic dessert in the city.
Taco El Lago
Taco El Lago is a Mexican spot in Fremont where you can order breakfast burritos by day and tacos by night.
Little Donkey
Little Donkey in West Seattle seems built for a good time—but besides margaritas and chips, there's not much else worth ordering.
The Best Mexican Restaurants In Seattle
You don’t have to fly to Mexico (or California or Texas) for great tacos, tamales, burritos, and more.
Maíz Taquería
Make Maíz Taquería your next stop for a casual sit-down lunch in Ballard and excellent tacos.
Taqueria Costa Alegre
Two things to know about Taqueria Costa Alegre in Rainier Beach: it's a renovated bus that you can actually sit down and eat tacos inside of, and the tortas de alambre rules.
Pancita
Inconsistency is a constant at Pancita in Bryant—the food at this expensive Mexican restaurant can be a gamble, except for some always-delicious tuna tostadas.
Alebrijes Kitchen
When you require excellent Mexican food on little to no notice, join the club—and join us at Alebrijes Kitchen in Greenwood.
Balcon Express
Balcon Express is a corner shop in Tacoma serving up excellent Mexican and Salvadoran dishes.
Los Costeños
This Mexican food stall inside the Uwajmaya food court serves a breakfast burrito that we can't stop thinking about.
El Catrin
El Catrin in White Center is a casual weeknight dinner star if you're in the mood for Mexican food—just make sure you order the sopes.
Tacolisto
If you want to enjoy frozen margaritas and seafood tacos on a perfect patio in Pioneer Square, head to Tacolisto.
Where J. Kenji López-Alt Eats Lunch In Seattle For Under $10
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La Chingona Taqueria
La Chingona Taqueria is a Bellevue taco truck located in a parking lot where you'll find a colorful patio and a great fish taco.
Fonda Oaxaqueña
If you’re hungry on your drive into Chelan, Fonda Oaxaqueña is an excellent pit stop in East Wenatchee.
Tacos El Guero
Tacos El Guero in Chelan is a great spot for a quick plate of carnitas before sunbathing.
Marcela’s Cocina Mexicana
The wet burritos are best paired with a prickly pear margarita at Marcela’s Cocina Mexicana.
Centro
For some of the best queso in the area, check out Centro, a Mexican spot in Burien that also serves great tacos and burritos.
Rojo's Mexican Food
Rojo's Mexican Food is a vegan taqueria in Pioneer Square that works well for a sit-down lunch.
Taquitos Feliz
Taquito Feliz is a taco truck in West Seattle that serves great burritos—it's especially useful if you missed the Fauntleroy ferry and need some lunch nearby.