Mojito
Latin American restaurant · Maple Leaf
8511 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115
Highlights
Latin American dishes, cocktails, and live music in a bright spot
Latin American dishes, cocktails, and live music in a bright spot
"Unless you’re allergic to lime or mint or parties, it’s impossible not to have fun at Mojito. This bright Venezuelan spot in Maple Leaf is a great escape from the soggy outdoors mainly because of the delicious arepas, pastelitos, and braised meats. The mango dressing on the salads is great if you want something lighter, too. We once had our entire table ambushed with free tequila shots on arrival, so just be prepared." - aimee rizzo
"You’re not 21 anymore, but you can still party on a weeknight. For a good time and even better Cuban food, check out Mojito, a colorful spot in Maple Leaf. You’re here for arepas, braised pork, tostones, seafood, and obviously mint, lime, and rum cocktails. If the owner gives your group a round of tequila shots, don’t ask questions. Pretend you still get 21-year-old hangovers, and enjoy." - aimee rizzo
"While this Maple Leaf party restaurant specializes in multiple cuisines, the Caribbean stuff is where Mojito really excels. You’ll find a dependable cubano, with roasted pork so tender and tangy we’d spear a fork through all of the cheese and mustard to cop an exclusive bite. Vaca frita tastes excellent in the same mouthful as maduros. And guiso de pollo is more comforting than chicken noodle soup. Everything travels well for takeout, but be real—most of the fun is in lingering with friends and a glass full of something rum-spiked." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley
"Eating at Mojito is like one big party that you will certainly want an e-vite for. The music’s loud, the owner will probably chat with you before comping your group a round of tequila shots, and everything from their pressed Cubano to tangy braised beef with maduros is really good. Start with a plate full of arepas and crunchy corn-battered empanadas, and it’s pretty impossible to have a bad attitude here. Unless you’re allergic to lime, mint, or fun." - Aimee Rizzo
"Mojito is just a quick drive from the Green Lake Community Center, and should be your takeout stop post-voting. From pabellón with rice and beans to platters of fried yucca and tostones, it’s all delicious and travels well. Don’t miss their tasty mango salad dressing, either." - aimee rizzo
