🌮 Best Mexican & Tex-Mex in Seattle
38 mexican & tex-mex spots in Seattle, scored and ranked for 2026.
🍽️ Open Interactive GuideTop 10 Mexican & Tex-Mex Spots
1
La Carta de Oaxaca
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 ...
90
2
El Cabrito
El Cabrito is a Mexican spot in the Seahurst area of Burien, on Ambaum Boulevard SW south of Seattle. The name points to cabrito, the roasted young goat that anchors much of northern Mexican cooking. ...
90
3
La Chingona Taqueria
La Chingona Taqueria serves Mexican fare in West Seattle along SW Avalon Way, near the foot of the West Seattle Bridge. The kitchen covers taqueria staples and all-day plates, with carne asada and egg...
90
4
Cafetal Quilombo Cafe
This family-run Beacon Hill cafe crosses Seattle espresso culture with the flavors of Aguascalientes, Mexico. Order a café de olla or a horchata latte and pair it with fresh tamales — the mole and veg...
90
5
El Camino Restaurant & Bar
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...
89
6
Tacos Chukis
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 ...
88
7
Frelard Tamales
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...
88
8
Alebrijes Kitchen
A Mexican kitchen on NW 85th St in Greenwood, named for the brightly painted Oaxacan folk-art figures. The menu runs from baked queso and carne asada to seafood plates like camarones mojo de ajo, with...
88
9
Sal y Limón
Sal y Limón cooks the food of Michoacán near the base of Queen Anne, a Mexican bar and restaurant that makes its tortillas by hand and calls itself home of the ultimate margarita. The kitchen leans in...
88
10
Taqueria El Sol
Taqueria El Sol is a Georgetown food truck turning out Mexican staples along South Michigan Street, near Maruta Market. The lineup covers camaron, carnitas, and borrego across tacos, burritos, and que...
88
All 38 Mexican & Tex-Mex Spots in Seattle
Tacos Cometa
87
Poquitos
87
Fogón Cocina Mexicana
87
Little Water Cantina
87
Gracia
87
Agua Verde Cafe
86
Taquitos Feliz
86
El Moose
86
Cactus Kirkland
85
Pecado Bueno
85
Fonda la Catrina
84
Agua Verde Paddle Club & Cafe
84
Rancho Bravo Tacos Capitol Hill
84
El Camión
84
El Sueñito Brewing Company
84
Peso's Kitchen
82
El Quetzal
82
Red Star Taco Bar
82
Bang Bang Café
82
El Sirenito
82
El Chupacabra
80
Baja Bistro
80
Rocket Taco
80
Pitch The Baby
80
Pablo y Pablo
80
Lupe's Situ Tacos
78
Agave Cocina & Tequila
78
Tiki Time Taqueria
76
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