Mezcaleria Oaxaca
La Mezcaleria Oaxaca features dishes like fish tacos, chile relleno, and carne asada plates, plus cocktails made with the smoky spirit they're named for. Pro t…
422 E Pine St
Seattle
(206) 324-0506
Seattle
(206) 324-0506
Fogón Cocina Mexicana
The owners of Capitol Hill’s Fogón Cocina Mexicana were born in Mexico, the restaurant is staffed with family and friends, and the service is friendly and cons…
600 E Pine St
Capitol Hill
206-320-7777
Capitol Hill
206-320-7777
Cantina Leña
The newest restaurant in the Tom Douglas empire, “inspired by the rustic cooking of Mexico.” The kitchen is built around a wood-fired pit and grill and feature…
2101 Fifth Ave
Belltown
206-519-5723
Belltown
206-519-5723
Casco Antiguo
A Mexican restaurant and cantina in Pioneer Square opened by Harvey Ward Allen (owner of neighboring Altstadt) and run by Rodolfo Riveron, former chef of Capit…
119 Occidental Ave S
Pioneer Square
206-538-0400
Pioneer Square
206-538-0400
Union
This gay bar and cocktail lounge comes from gay-bar-scene-dream-team Steve Nyman and Nathan Benedict (former owners of Inside Passage and Thumper’s) and …
1009 E Union St
Seattle
206-328-1318
Seattle
206-328-1318
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
Hood Famous Cafe and Bar
The beloved Ballard bakeshop, famous for its Filipino-inspired specialties such as ube cheesecake, has expanded to the International District with a new locati…
500 Fifth Ave S
Chinatown-International District
206-485-7049
Chinatown-International District
206-485-7049
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
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
Little Water Cantina
It’s “modern Mexican” in Eastlake, with lots of reclaimed wood, gramophone-horn lighting fixtures, a collage of vintage postcards, and a wall made of empty teq…
2865 Eastlake Ave E
Eastlake
206-397-4940
Eastlake
206-397-4940
Pablo y Pablo
Pablo y Pablo is a taco kitchen and margarita bar serving the Wallingford and Freemont neighborhoods. It is run by the same folks who own Barrio and Meet the M…
1605 N 34th St
Wallingford
206-973-3505
Wallingford
206-973-3505
Eve Fremont
Eve, with its gigantic mural of a nude woman resting on her side (presumably the original Eve), serves a clean food and drink menu with a focus on whole and un…
704 N 34th St
Fremont
206-900-7186
Fremont
206-900-7186
Red Star Taco Bar
Started by three bartenders who met while working at the nearby Ballroom, Red Star Taco Bar across the street from the Lenin statue in Fremont is clearly a cap…
513 N 36th St
Fremont
206-258-3087
Fremont
206-258-3087
Mission Cantina
West Seattle staple serving up tapas and Mexican fare in a sultry, decorative setting. Get the sweet potato enchiladas and the flan.
2325 California Ave SW
North Admiral
206-937-8220
North Admiral
206-937-8220
HA!
Ha! (named after a laugh) offers colorful decor, cocktails, and comfort food. There are food and/or drink specials Sunday through Wednesday—Southern Fried Sund…
4256 Fremont Ave N
Fremont
206-588-1169
Fremont
206-588-1169
Pecado Bueno
Pecado Bueno is a well-loved Mexican restaurant with locations in Eastlake, Fremont and West Seattle. People go crazy for the $3 top-shelf margarita.
4307 Fremont Ave N
Fremont
206-457-8837
Fremont
206-457-8837
Fonda La Catrina
Fonda la Catrina, and its adjacent fish-focused sister restaurant El Sirenito, are true Georgetown gems. Fonda serves contemporary, slightly fancier versions o…
5905 Airport Way S
Greater Duwamish
206-767-2787
Greater Duwamish
206-767-2787