Shereen A.
Yelp
THIS is my best kept Seattle secret.
Circa 2006, came here with a friend for "brunch". Now, when I say "brunch", it's not your typical sit down place, customize everything you want, add this, don't use that, speak in English etc.
No, this is the most authentic Mexican brunch you will ever have in Seattle. I'm serious, the hot sauce is hotter than hot, there aren't any utensils (so yes, you make your taco by picking up the fresh, hot homemade corn tortilla, using that to scoop up the meat, add your cilantro, onions, chili's, and bite into the juiciest, most authentic, overstuffed taco (that's what you'll be when you leave) you will find in Seattle.
The Sunday brunch crowd is mostly families that come after church to have a family meal. Amo este lugar. I love the atmosphere here, too. Such fun place to eat and practice your Spanish.
Also, if you don't speak Spanish at least conversationally, you probably can't get food here. It's not impossible, but it's not optimal either and the menu is in full Spanish with no more than 5 items listed. Let me help you out!
"Hola, Por favor cinco tacos de carne asada (yes you want five tacos) con cebolla, cilantro, salsa picante verde y rojo (yes you want both kinds, especially the avocado green salsa). Gracias". Also this place isn't veg friendly.
You will thank me.
Also, if you go on Saturday, try the consomme, barbacoa (it's slow roasted, shredded lamb), and tacos dorados with crispy tortillas wrapped around spicy chiles and potatoes.The quesadillas on house made tortillas are also sososososo good. Just EVERYTHING. Eat it all.
Just FYI, "dorados" means "golden". You will not find better gold in taco format in Seattle ever.
Drool.
Drool.
PS Buy the fresh adobo and chipotle chili's. Mmmmm!
Me encanta este lugar a la luna y de regreso.