Traditional Oaxacan cooking on Ballard Avenue since the late '90s. Moles ground in-house, mezcal poured properly, and a kitchen that treats Oaxacan cuisine as its own distinct tradition rather than a ...
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El Camino Restaurant & Bar
Mexican · Fremont
Michoacan-inspired Mexican cooking on the Fremont canal, running for over 30 years under Chef Arturo Perez. The kitchen does mole with patience, tacos with restraint, and margaritas without apology. F...
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Tacos Chukis
Mexican / Tacos · Capitol Hill
Tacos Chukis is a compact Capitol Hill taqueria known for its al pastor, carved off the trompo in a space barely big enough for the spit. The counter is small, the menu is focused, and the tacos move ...
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Frelard Tamales
Mexican · Fremont
Family and queer-owned tamale operation in Fremont that started small and expanded because people kept showing up. The handmade tamales are the anchor. Straightforward Mexican cooking with real commun...
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Tacos Cometa
Mexican Tacos · Capitol Hill
Capitol Hill counter doing one thing: Sinaloa-style carne asada, no other proteins, no apologies. Tacos, the occasional side, that's the whole pitch. Focused menu that either earns trust on the first ...
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Poquitos
Mexican · Capitol Hill
Capitol Hill Mexican cantina on Pike with a tequila and mezcal bar pulling as much weight as the kitchen. Regional Mexican cooking, drag-and-burlesque brunch on weekends, the kind of place that's loud...
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Fogón Cocina Mexicana
Mexican · Capitol Hill
A Capitol Hill Mexican kitchen on Pine, Fogon cooks regional Mexican with house-made fundamentals at the base. The focus is on dishes that span Mexico's regions rather than a generic Tex-Mex catch-all...
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Little Water Cantina
Mexican · Eastlake
A waterfront Mexican spot perched on Lake Union in Eastlake, where the huge patio is the main event in summer. Guacamole gets mashed tableside, and the menu runs through enchiladas and the rest of the...
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Gracia
Mexican · Ballard
A modern Mexican restaurant in Ballard with a coastal bent — tacos, enchiladas, and dishes that lean toward the seafood side of the cuisine. It's a more contemporary take than the combo-plate norm, pl...
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Agua Verde Cafe
Mexican · University District
A lakeside Mexican cafe on Portage Bay in the U District, with kayak rentals right next door — the location is half the experience. Fish tacos and Mexican plates come with a waterfront view, making it...