El Grito Taqueria
Cheerful South Lake Union taqueria with Mexican staples like nachos and enchiladas.
234 Fairview Ave N
South Lake Union
(206) 659-4552
South Lake Union
(206) 659-4552
Evergreens
Salads! Evergreens makes them with produce that’s sourced “hyperlocally” in the “biggest bowls in town.” They have unfortunately cutesy names—“The Cobbsby Show…
1051 Thomas St.
South Lake Union
206.402.5160
South Lake Union
206.402.5160
Yellow Dot Cafe
This cafe offers bagels and breakfast sandwiches, salads, sandwiches, paninis, and wraps.
301 Westlake Ave N
South Lake Union
206-381-9200
South Lake Union
206-381-9200
Oro Kitchen
Chef Manu Alfau's new fast-casual lunch eatery Oro Kitchen focuses on Latin American bowls with a base of either winter greens or Cuban black bean rice, topped…
227 9th Ave N
South Lake Union
(206) 457-8941
South Lake Union
(206) 457-8941
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
La Palmera
This family-owned and operated Mexican restaurant from owners Hector and Amelia Mendez, who opened their first restaurant 27 years ago and also have locations …
9th Ave N
South Lake Union
South Lake Union
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
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
The Gerald
This Ballard craft cocktail bar, taken over by owner Wes Yoo in 2018, features a Korean food menu of skewers, small plates like fried chicken wings and kimchi …
5210 Ballard Ave NW
Ballard
206-432-9280
Ballard
206-432-9280
El Moose
Things people especially love at El Moose: the Mexican breakfasts and the tortilla soup. The former includes excellent chilaquiles, superlative huevos ranchero…
5242 Leary Ave NW
Ballard
206-784-5568
Ballard
206-784-5568
Asadero El Mesquito
Asadero El Mesquite (sometimes referred to as Asadero Ballard), is the relative restaurant of Kent's Asadero Sinaloa. Both locations offer a dizzying array of …
5405 Leary Ave NW
Ballard
(206) 659-4499
Ballard
(206) 659-4499
Gracia
After several years cooking in New York City, Chester Gerl (formerly of Matt’s in the Market) returned to open Gracia, serving both antojitos, tacos, and other…
5313 Ballard Ave NW
Ballard
206-268-0217
Ballard
206-268-0217
Corner Spot Ballard
Former Zig Zag Cafe co-owner Kacy Fitch is behind this new neighborhood bar in the former space of the Crooked Nail. There's a menu of soups, salads, sandwiche…
1556 NW 56th St
Ballard
206-432-9528
Ballard
206-432-9528
La Carta de Oaxaca
Seattle’s first and foremost Oaxacan restaurant remains as popular as ever, winning Seattle’s collective heart with bolder, more adventurous offerings than you…
5431 Ballard Ave NW
Ballard
206-782-8722
Ballard
206-782-8722
