Skillet Capitol Hill
The Capitol Hill outpost of Skillet diner offers breakfast, lunch and dinner, each good. People go crazy for the gargantuan cinnamon roll, the "Serious Toast" …
1400 E Union St
Capitol Hill
206-512-2001
Capitol Hill
206-512-2001
Nacho Borracho
It can be argued with some confidence that the most urban intersection in Seattle is Broadway and East John Street, particularly at rush hour, when big-city cr…
209 Broadway E
Capitol Hill
206-466-2434
Capitol Hill
206-466-2434
Fort St. George
Both the atmosphere—the J-pop and the view of downtown—and the karaage of Fort St. George in the International District are magical. At the end of the restaura…
601 S King St, Suite 202
Chinatown-International District
206-382-0662
Chinatown-International District
206-382-0662
Portage Bay Cafe
A tasty place to go for an all-American, local/organic/sustainable-focused breakfast or brunch, including cage-free eggs from Olympia, hams and sausages made i…
391 Terry Ave N
South Lake Union
206-462-6400
South Lake Union
206-462-6400
Cactus
This local chain offers a blend of Southwestern, Mexican and Spanish cuisine, including tacos, enchiladas, and a selection of tapas-style small plates, as well…
426 Terry Ave N
South Lake Union
206-913-2250
South Lake Union
206-913-2250
5 Point Cafe
The Five Point is inarguably one of Seattle’s best dive bars. The floppy, salty fries have never seen the inside of a freezer, and if you like an old-school op…
415 Cedar St
Belltown
206-448-9991
Belltown
206-448-9991
Maria Sabina Mexican Restaurant & Bar
Taco filling options at this Mexican spot include brisket, pork, asada, cochinita pibil, chicken tinga, chorizo, al pastor, and veggie. The menu also features …
711 Westlake Ave N
South Lake Union
South Lake Union
El Farol
Formerly known as Jalisco but still under the same ownership, El Farol offers Mexican-American standards (think combo plates, various pollo dishes, etc.) in a …
1467 E Republican St
Seattle
206-325-9005
Seattle
206-325-9005
Tacos Chukis
The ever-popular local taco chain has opened its biggest location yet in the Central District. The new location, which was designed by Graham Baba Architects a…
2203 E Union St
Central District
Central District
Tacos Chukis
Capitol Hill’s favorite taqueria just added a second location, in Dexter Avenue’s sunless canyon of new apartment buildings. The new spot is a little sleeker, …
832 Dexter Ave N
South Lake Union
206-248-9317
South Lake Union
206-248-9317
Plaza Garibaldi
Despite the Italian-sounding name, family-owned Plaza Garibaldi serves Mexican food in lower Queen Anne, following in the footsteps of the previous tenant, Jal…
129 First Ave N
Uptown
206-397-4088
Uptown
206-397-4088
Agave Cocina & Tequilas
Agave Cocina boasts over 150 varieties, brands, and exclusive/limited batches of top-shelf tequila, including blanco, reposado, anejo, extra anejo tequilas, so…
100 Republican St
Uptown
206-420-8195
Uptown
206-420-8195
Mecca
On one side, the Mecca is an old-timey counter-and-booth-style diner, for those times when only dependable diner food can hit the spot—and dependable it is. On…
526 Queen Anne Ave N
Uptown
206-285-9728
Uptown
206-285-9728
Blue Water Taco Grill
Blue Water Taco Grill does have tacos, but many other delicious things too, like burritos, quesadillas, tortas and salads. Queen Anne's location also has a nic…
515 Queen Anne N
Uptown
206-352-2407
Uptown
206-352-2407
5 Spot
With its ever-changing menu—half of which rotates every three months or so—the 5 Spot focuses on different American regional cuisines. There's also standard di…
1502 Queen Anne Ave N
East Queen Anne
206-285-7768
East Queen Anne
206-285-7768
14 Carrot Cafe
Located next to the Eastlake Zoo Tavern, the 14 Carrot has been serving standard-issue breakfast and brunch for years and years.
2305 Eastlake Ave E
Eastlake
206-324-1442
Eastlake
206-324-1442
Carnitas Michoacan
The meaty dishes are the main focus at this family-run Beacon Hill taqueria (they also run a carniceria). But for another option, try their Friday chile rellen…
2503 Beacon Ave. S
Greater Duwamish
206-323-3688
Greater Duwamish
206-323-3688
Champagne Diner
With details like aluminum-edged tables and vinyl upholstery, Champagne Diner evokes a cool teen TV hangout by way of a 1980s new-wave music video, a romantic …
945 Elliott Ave W #201
Interbay
Interbay