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August 19, 2011 at 11:58 pm #732593
chrismaParticipantIt’s been raved here before, but updates are always good:
August 20, 2011 at 1:05 am #732594
anonymeParticipantThanks for the reminder. I need to hit McLendon’s and will give Chemo’s a try. Wonder if they have huitlacoche…it’s almost that time of year.
October 17, 2011 at 6:08 am #732595
msm7000Memberhey can one one tell me Five Great Mexican Restaurants…
October 17, 2011 at 3:58 pm #732596
JoBParticipantif you can tell me where you developed your love of mexican..
i might be able to tell you where you can find great food that fits into your ideal of great mexican.
hubby is a Tuscon boy…
his definition of great mexican differs greatly from that i developed on a trip to the west coast of mexico.
we are both reasonably happy eating at the mexican place across from Endolyne Joes…
October 17, 2011 at 8:05 pm #732597
smokeycretin9ParticipantChemo’s-therapy?
October 17, 2011 at 8:40 pm #732598
365StairsParticipant“ELLLLL CAMEEEEEEENO”….Brad Pitt in an awesome dark comedy..”The Mexican”
Anywhere they serve Cabo Wabo brand tukillya…just fine by me… ;)
October 17, 2011 at 8:45 pm #732599
jissyParticipantmsm: Here’s a couple of my faves….. For sit-down, family service I love La Costa in Burien, espec. Friday nights when they have a live, Mariachi band. For walk-up taco truck, La Fundita on 15th & 96th or 98th in White Center. Tacos Guaymas is my go-to in the Junction w/Puerta Vallarta a good back up.
Just my 2 cents!
October 17, 2011 at 9:57 pm #732600
sacatoshParticipantthought this was an article about my spouse. ;-)
October 18, 2011 at 2:36 am #732601
jissyParticipantsacatosh- BEST REPLY EVER!
October 19, 2011 at 4:53 pm #732602
richwseattleParticipant@Job: as a former Tucsonan I’m with your hubby on on the Mexican restaurant dilemma. Whenever I visit Tucson I hit as many of my favorite restaurants as I can .. so much to choose from there, and so little to choose from here (it seems to me).
I haven’t found anything in W.S. that I would call anything but okay. I really do like Mama’s Mexican Kitchen in Belltown. Of course I haven’t visited every place there is in the Seattle area, but the trend hasn’t been that great so far.
October 19, 2011 at 5:14 pm #732603
dawsonctParticipantSo, considering the favoring of Mama’s, it is TEX-MEX that you really are looking for, Rich.
October 19, 2011 at 5:17 pm #732604
dawsonctParticipantFunny thing is, we should celebrate regional differences in cuisine. If I’m in Tucson, I’m not going out for sushi, or complaining about the dearth of fresh seafood restaurants.
October 19, 2011 at 6:20 pm #732605
richwseattleParticipant@dawsonct: I’ve had Tex-Mex, like it, but no it’s not what I’m really looking for when I talk about my particular tastes in Mexican food.
I do celebrate regional differences in cuisine, thank you very much, and without someone telling me I “should”. One topic has nothing to do with the other.
October 19, 2011 at 7:45 pm #732606
FullTiltParticipantThe truck in White Center is my go to for good Mexican. For a more involved meal I really like Sabor Oaxaca in Burien, or El Paisano in White Center.
I don’t mean to start a flame war here, but Mama’s in Belltown is not Mexican food. It is barely food. Cheddar is not an ingredient normally found in Mexico. I know tons of people that love that place, and in the summer I do not mind their chips and beer, but if you are looking for Mexican food, it is the wrong place.
October 19, 2011 at 7:55 pm #732607
TraciMemberI’m not sure where they fall on the authenticity scale, but I LOVE La Carta De Oaxaca in Ballard. We never try to go on Friday or Saturday because of the long wait, even on weekdays or before the evening rush it’s busy. Great food.
October 19, 2011 at 10:50 pm #732608
sacatoshParticipantOctober 20, 2011 at 7:12 pm #732609
FullTiltParticipantTraci if you like them, you really should try Sabor Oaxaca.
October 21, 2011 at 4:03 am #732610
I WonderMemberI find the Mexi in WS to be scarce, WC/Burien not too bad. Try Gorditos Healthy Mexican in Greenwood on 85th; Family style – Rosita’s in Greenlake; and Luisa’s on Holman Rd.
October 21, 2011 at 7:06 pm #732611
dawsonctParticipantSecond Luisa’s, not Rosita’s, and I don’t get the devotion for Gordito’s. Maybe I have ordered the wrong thing every time I have eaten there. Seems like their major selling point is excess.
Folks oughta try out El Taco Maestro, 23646 Pacific Hwy S. I am usually the only gringo whenever I am there. That’s a good sign for me. That and they serve tongue, face, and goat 7 day a week.
October 23, 2011 at 12:49 am #732612
valvashonParticipantWe hit La Costa last night for the first time. We got there early and there was a line out the door when we left. Our food was yummy. Good chips and salsa. And pretty good margaritas. I’d love to hear other suggestions for good food AND margaritas. The search for both in the same place continues.
November 13, 2011 at 12:47 am #732613
thesonicsMemberWhen I think of Mexican food, first things that come to mind are nachos with salsa and chimichangas.
November 13, 2011 at 3:02 am #732614
YeloRoseMemberWell, I grew up eating Tex-Mex, so I can’t help it if that is my favorite. :o) I lived in Portland in the 90s, and much of the Mexican food there at the time was cooked by folks from Michoacan, and I enjoyed that, too. Also like the seafood from Veracruz. Any suggestions that would send me in those directions would be great. I’ll have to follow up on a lot of the restaurants suggested here.
December 28, 2011 at 10:47 pm #732615
Wes C. AddleParticipantI’ve been looking for some good Mexican food as well. Unfortunately in the Junction there is only Guayamas, Beloved Mexico and Puerto Vallarta. TG is pricey for what you get. Beloved Mexico is just OK and Puerto Vallarta is the most bland tasting mexican food I’ve ever had. The only redeeming thing about Puerto Vallarta is the fact that it’s cheap and the portions are ENORMOUS.
December 29, 2011 at 12:27 am #732616
inactiveMemberI am an El Paisano fan. That and the 98th/15th taco truck. When it is too wet and cold to wait for a truck order, I head inside to Paisano and cozy up to fresh chips and salsas while I watch soccer from a cushy cozy booth.
Lots of interesting menu items. I really love their pork and beef tostados. Nice char on the meat, clean simple and inexpensive!
May 2, 2012 at 6:32 pm #732617
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