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Agua Verde Cafe & Paddle Club
1303 NE Boat St, Seattle, WA 98105 206-545-8570
Description: UNIVERSITY DISTRICT. This colorful waterside facility has widespread appeal. Focusing on organic ingredients, the cafe concocts flavorful Mexican eats like quesadillas, enchiladas and burritos, and it's also a popular happy hour spot. The adjoining paddle club offers kayak rentals for scenic excursions on Lake Union or Lake Washington.
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Azteca Mexican Restaurant
3040 148th Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052 425-881-8700
Description: REDMOND. Since 1974, this popular eatery has drawn rave critical reviews, and for good reason, as Azteca offers the region's finest takes on traditional Mexican cuisine. Choose from a great variety of burritos, enchiladas, and combination dinners. Reservations recommended for parties of 12 or more.
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Bimbo's Cantina
1013 E Pike St, Seattle, WA 98122 206-322-9950
Description: CAPITOL HILL. What was formerly known as Bimbo's Bitchin' Burrito Kitchen has toned down its name, gained a little more space, and become a 21+ only establishment. What hasn't changed, however, are well-proportioned tacos and quesadillas, not to mention unbeatable guacamole and a famous herb-roasted chicken burrito plus, cumin-lime sour cream makes everything even tastier. Add a house-made margarita or a Negra Modelo, and you've got a great meal. However, if you get a little grief from the servers, don't be put off. It's part of the restaurant's signature attitude.
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Buenos Aires Grill
220 Virginia St, Seattle, WA 98121 206-441-7076
Description: BELLTOWN. Take a trip to Buenos Aires at this Argentinean-style steakhouse, where the atmosphere springs to life with the seductive sounds of the tango, the aromas of wood-grilled beef, and an authentically rustic decor that's more Plaza de Mayo than Pioneer Square. For a traditional experience, regulars laud the parrillada (an Argentinean mixed grill of beef, chicken, and sausage); less adventuresome diners, however, are relieved to find a center-cut filet mignon and classic rib-eye on the menu as well. Ask for a table in the front room.
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Burrito Loco
9211 Holman Rd NW, Seattle, WA 98117 206-783-0719
Description: UNIVERSITY DISTRICT. Ask most anybody where you can find Seattle's best burritos, and they'll likely point you in the direction of this cozy gem. Sporting traditional "restaurante" style multi-hued walls of pink, yellow and blue, themed murals and festive decor Burrito Loco offers up fabulous homemade Mexican dishes. At lunch and dinner, locals flock here to sample such favorites as shrimp and pork tacos, but Loco's true star is its chicken enchilada, which arrives covered in one of their spicy special sauces. Best of all, prices are more than reasonable.
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Cactus
4220 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98112 206-324-4140
Description: MADISON PARK. If zesty food, full-flavored and rich, constantly tempts you, Cactus stands poised to satisfy the craving. You should be prepared to wait a bit when you go, but the food is worth it! Offerings are consistently good and inventive. The menu is full of well-prepared delights, such as carnitas, tamales, fajitas, and pork steak adobo. You'll also find a great selection of tapas items, which could satiate your appetite on their own. The festive atmosphere adds to the good mood, and the staff is helpful and friendly too. While you wait, try a mojito!
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Coho Café
8976 161st Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052 425-885-2646
Description: REDMOND. This engaging restaurant offers an impressive assortment of healthy seafood entrees. The innovative methods display international influences from the Caribbean and Latin America. Highlights include salmon fillet with mashed potatoes and seafood fettuccine. Non-seafood options are also available. The dessert menu features tiramisu and apple-almond tart.
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El Camino
607 N 35th St, Seattle, WA 98103 206-632-7303
Description: FREMONT. Although El Camino is a favorite gathering spot for friends to test potent margaritas, it also serves wonderful Mexican cuisine. The menu isn't extensive, but selections are flavorful and well-prepared. Along with braised pork shoulder and chicken enchiladas with mole sauce, which have earned a faithful following, are seafood options like halibut tacos and salmon with tamarind. Steak tacos are also incredibly popular with patrons, who come to check each other out amid terra cotta tiles and wrought iron detailing. Don't go if you're looking for a quiet eatery and introductory chips and salsa; instead, go for authentic food and a festive populace.
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El Toreador Mexican Restaurant
7845 Leary Way NE, Redmond, WA 98052 425-883-7570
Description: REDMOND. An authority on Mexican delicacies for nearly 20 years, El Toreador uses only the finest and freshest ingredients. Tacos, burritos, and chimichangas they don't get much better than this.
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Gordito's
213 N 85th St, Seattle, WA 98103 206-706-9352
Description: GREENWOOD. Expect to wait a bit at this North Seattle Mexican eatery, a popular dining spot for everybody from families and students to construction workers and tourists. Serving what they like to call "healthy Mexican food," Gordita's is an ideal place for those on a tight budget who love massive burritos and delicious tacos. The restaurant's cantina-like atmosphere includes a little bit of everything: piñatas, festive decor, and constant mariachi music.
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Paseo
4225 Fremont Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103 206-545-7440
Description: FREMONT. Keep your eyes peeled, or you may just drive past this little Cuban eatery, which offers a terrific change of pace from standard burger-and-fries meals at fast food joints. Indeed, Paseo does a healthy amount of take-out business, and regulars swear by the kitchen's grilled pork sandwiches, dinner-sized orders of spicy black beans and rice, and jerk chicken. Seasonal seafood dishes are also available.
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Señor Moose Café
5242 NW Leary Ave, Seattle, WA 98107 206-784-5568
Description: BALLARD. Moose? In Mexico? This place originally opened as traditional breakfast establishment Café Moose, but the owners eventually began incorporating the Mexican dishes they missed from their 30 years in Mexico. Thus began the evolution to Señor Moose Café. The restaurant specializes in comida tipica, and diners can revel in savory delights taken straight out of Michoacan, Jalisco, Nayarit and Mexico City.
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Taco Del Mar
6101 15th Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107 206-297-4446
Description: BALLARD. Taco fans are quite loyal to this popular restaurant, whose wide selection of traditional favorites makes fans of anyone who samples the zesty fare, including delicious fish tacos. Entrees come with rice, refried beans, and freshly made salsa and guacamole. Vegetarian options like a meatless burrito are available as well.
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Tacos Guaymas - Broadway
1415 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122 206-860-3871
Description: FIRST HILL. Known for deliciously authentic Mexican dishes prepared with fresh vegetables, meats, and seafood, Tacos Guaymas earns high marks all around. Well-received entrees include a gigantor carnitas burrito (served with a generous portion of guacamole), chile verde (pork with spicy tomatillo sauce), and fried tilapia with pico de gallo. Casual, festive atmosphere and great prices also go far to recommend the place.
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Tacos Guaymas - Greenlake
6808 E Greenlake Way N, Seattle, WA 98115 206-729-6563
Description: NORTH METRO. Known for deliciously authentic Mexican dishes prepared with fresh vegetables, meats, and seafood, Tacos Guaymas earns high marks all around. Well-received entrees include a gigantor carnitas burrito served with a generous portion of guacamole, chile verde (pork with spicy tomatillo sauce), and fried tilapia with pico de gallo. Casual, festive atmosphere and great prices also go far to recommend the place.
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Taqueria El Gallo
16720 Redmond Way, Redmond, WA 98052 425-702-9226
Description: REDMOND. Taqueria El Gallo enjoys immense popularity thanks to the kitchen's mastery of authentic Mexican cuisine. Their potent salsa is legendary, and an extensive offering of burrito combinations has folks coming back for more. Fans of shrimp also relish camarónes à la diabla, which are sautéed and covered in a fiery tomato sauce.
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Tempero do Brasil
5628 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105 206-523-6229
Description: UNIVERSITY DISTRICT. Catch a bit of Carnivale spirit at this unique U-District restaurant, which delivers both authentic Brazilian decor and cuisine. Start with a festive appetizer of Bahia gratinée crab or deep-fried cassava, and for an entree, consider dishes like Bacalhau do Tempero (Canadian cod with coconut milk), Xinxin de Galinha (chicken sautéed in shrimp sauce), and Bife Grelhado (charbroiled Argentinean steak). Rounding out the South American foray, Tempero hosts live Brazilian music on Thursdays and Saturdays.
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The Saint
1416 E Olive Way, Seattle, WA 98122 206-323-9922
Description: CAPITOL HILL. Boasting an extensive selection of tequilas, this intimate bar offers a refined presentation of Mexican food and drink.
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