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06/19/08 08:25 AM
How desperate is Capitol Hill for Mexican food?
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| Anyone else here REALLY miss the mexican place above Hana Sushi? God,they had the best Chimichangas... | |
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| YES. Taqueria Express was my favorite Capitol Hill restaurant for years and years. I was so shocked and sad when they closed. | |
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Don't forget La Puerta
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| Above the QFC - this spot was a lot more fun before the Broadway Market converted. But you can sit outside, weather willing, and the service and food are good. | |
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June 19, 2008
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I heart Jalisco
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| I live near Tacos Guaymas on Broadway, but I still walk all the way to Jalisco when I want some good Mexican food. I love it there. | |
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RE: I heart Jalisco
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| What do you order, Brad? Beer and chips, I'd recommend. | |
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June 19, 2008
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Don't forget the north Broadway Taco Triangle
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| Galarias for more interesting recipes and fishbowl margaritas, La Cocina & Cantina for torso-sized burritos and the mysterious Mexican buffet, and the relatively new El Tajin next to Siam. I ate at El Tajin with some friends the day after it opened and reviews were mixed. I have to check it out again sometime though, you can't fairly judge a place on their second day of business. | |
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June 19, 2008
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Jalisco is OK
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I don't hate it. I've had their carne asada and their enchiladas. While they weren't the best I've had -- and I'm tough to please on Mexican having lived in both California and Texas -- I'd go there in a pinch. But I definitely agree that 15th needs a better Mexican spot. Or at least another one. |
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RE: Jalisco is OK
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| No, you missed my point. Jalisco is NOT OK. Read more carefully, please, pffft. | |
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June 19, 2008
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I'm sorry, I didn't realize you were speaking for me
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| I got your point. I just made a slightly different one. :) | |
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You must leave the Hill for Mexican
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The best Mexican I've had in Seattle--*by far*--is in that bus on Rainier S (what is that, like Columbia City?). Tacos El Asadero. (Sorry for the old link, but they have good photos, and the address.) If anything is worth leaving Capitol Hill for, it's their carnitas. |
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Jaliscos
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| I LOVE JALISCOS. Are we eating the same food? Yummm, I want some right now | |
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June 19, 2008
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El Gallito
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| My wife, daughter, and I have been newly converted to El Gallito. We put off going there for the longest time. Its not the greatest Mexican ever and sometimes the service is slow, but its been really solid food wise and has become a monthly staple for us. | |
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One word in favor of Jalisco
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| Toddlers! | |
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June 19, 2008
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Hey, Jalisco's has at least one good dish.
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I dunno, I rather like Jalisco's enchiladas. They remind me of the sort of stuff I used to get in Colorado. I can't really speak to their other stuff since... well... I always get their enchiladas. :) El Gallito's good too. I like their chimichangas, and their guacamole is for the win. |
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I dont understand
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| Don't you white pastey folk have a token Mexican buddy who you are friends with so you get invited to his parents place for authentic Mexican food? or do you just have white friends only? This is the only way to get real Mexican food!!! | |
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June 19, 2008
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El Tajin doesn't wash the vegies
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I went to El Tajin once, and all of the tomatoes still had QFC style produce stickers on them. I gagged, I refused to eat more, and I didn't get a discount. Avoid El skanky El Tajin! |
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Awwww yeah
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| Melina's Taco Shop in Queen Anne. Do not test. | |
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June 19, 2008
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Gallito?
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El Gallito? Are you kidding? Have they improved in the last 10 years? That place was so bad we never even gave them a 2nd chance. It's not Real Mexican, but I'd vote for Cactus as trumping any place mentioned yet... except of course it's not on The Hill. |
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not okay
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| Jalisco's definitely not okay, unless you're desperate or drunk or both. Even in that case, go to the Canterbury and get some jalapeno poppers or something. :) | |
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you all missed the good ones
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| I'm from san francisco. So here you go... the best: la carta de oaxaca. Second best: Senor Moose Cafe. Third: Agua Verde. Fourth: El Tajin (sometimes). STAY AWAY from La Cocina, I was so disgusted with their food. They made their enchiladas with flour tortillas. You just don't do that, it's an insult to my people's food. | |
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RE: you all missed the good ones
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| Yes yes yes! Although, I would add Gordito's to the list. Sorry Hill, you lose this one. | |
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Indeed. Good Mexican food is worth the travel. And I would add the taco truck at the gas station on Rainier -- Taqueria Los Potrillos. You can actually taste all the deliciousness, as opposed to so many other places that dump tons of salt in their stuff. |
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No Quiero Jalisco
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| I ordered a taco at Jalisco, and it consisted of a crappy store-bought shell (like the bland Taco Bell brand stuff found at QFC), meat, shredded iceberg lettuce, and a big, single chunk of under-ripe tomato. Frankly it was insulting, like they figured it was OK to be lazy and store-bought because the clientele wouldn't recognize good Mexican food anyway. I much prefer Tacos Guaymas. It's the best and most authentic on the Hill, in my opinion. | |
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El Galito
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| We live just a few blocks away from El Galito and didn't realize that they were still open. We used to go there more often but the blocks surrounding that restaurant were rather scary after dark in the past few years. A couple of weeks ago, we stopped by for dinner. The food was good, the drinks were strong and the place was happening. We totally recommend it. With Deano's gone, that immediate area should feel even safer. | |
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There is NO good Mexican food in Seattle.
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| There is ABSOLUTELY NO good Mexican food in Seattle, PERIOD. Anyone who thinks so has never been to Texas, California, or Mexico. | |
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el tajin
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| Oh, come on...I'm from Texas, have spent lots of time in Mexico and I think the food at El Tajin is the best around here. I've heard mixed reviews about when they first opened but i think they have really improved since then. They make all of their sauces from scratch daily and it's really a family business from what I can see. | |
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El Tajin
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While I can see why some don't like it, El Tajin is the most authentic of Capitol Hills Mexican haunts.. and the only East Coast mexican I can think of in the city (Vera Cruz region). To No Mex In Seattle: La Carta de Oaxaca, La Carta de Oaxaca, La Carta de Oaxaca |
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LA CARTA!!!
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| LA CARTA IN BALLARD! I have to agree with the mexican who posted above. Worth the trip. trust me. | |
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La Carta
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| I have refused to go to La Carta for many years now due to the yuppie east-siders who always seem to be standing outside while I look for parking to go to the Sunset. However, as Coloradan, I really do miss good mexican food. Dilemma. | |
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Go to La Carta during the week to avoid eastsiders
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it's much more chill on a tuesday, wednesday, or even thursday if you are early enough. I also like Tenoch on Washington between pioneer square and the ID. |
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