Tacos & Beer succeeds at serving excellent renditions of both things - Review - Seattle - The Infatuation

"At this aptly named Crown Hill restaurant, there are 16 different types of tacos to choose from. But no ordering hacks are needed, as the whole taco lineup is stellar. There are a few particularly excellent ones, though, including chipotle cream-doused mahi-mahi that’s just as moist griddled as it is beer-battered, the poblanos and corn spackled together by cheesy crema, and a heavily singed, cherry-red pastor pork. They’re all served on hand-pressed tortillas that are thin enough to double-up, but still stand strong to juicy toppings without cracking. With food this good, why isn’t the casual sit-down spot ever packed? We have no clue. Food Rundown Beer Battered Pescado Pure seafood excellence, wrapped in a well-salted crust that retains its crackle even after creamy chipotle salsa starts to soak in. It’s a non-negotiable. photo credit: Aimee Rizzo Grilled Pescado Grilled fish can be a risky taco filling, since it can’t hide behind beer batter. Doesn’t matter here—Tacos & Beer’s seared mahi mahi is just as succulent as the deep-fried stuff. Doradito De Birria Meet some of the best birria in Seattle. Tortillas have ample crunch, consomme is beefy and rich, and the subtle use of cheese is masterful. Have at it. Raja Con Queso We don’t even care that the cheese and sour cream emulsion has a tendency to split. This gooey pile of corn and peppers is freaking delicious. Pastor The key is that the pineapple chunks are marinated with the meat, so the resulting pastor is way more exciting than a taco with some chopped canned fruit haphazardly flung around. A near-black sear on certain bits—and a lovely avocado salsa—makes this one special. Pollo Con Mole Poblano It’s nice to see a non-boring chicken taco, especially slathered in a peanutty mole, sesame seeds, and a scoop of rice. We wouldn’t mind a bit more sauce thrown in, though." - Aimee Rizzo