Abuelita&#x27;s Kitchen

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This is a hole in the wall neighborhood Mexican/texmex joint. They have Taco Tuesdays which are probably the best bang for your buck, but the regular menu prices are very reasonable. They have a salsa bar with 8 or so complimentary salsas available. The staff are friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The dining room is in the back and is bigger than you'd think based on the size of the storefront.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]They also have a couple patio tables available when the weather is nice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Ami Y.

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I saw a great review on Abuelita's Kitchen on social media, and since I was in a location with easy access to the restaurant, I decided to visit. Street taco was $4 each and I decided to get three kinds - pork belly, tilapia, and shrimp. I usually prefer seafood tacos so I didn't think much of the pork belly, but it turns out to be the best tasting taco. The taco was overflowing with pork pieces that it fell out of the other side when I bit into the taco. It was the best taco I had in a long time. Tilapia taco was a little blander than I wanted, but I still enjoyed how they crisped up the edges of the fish. Shrimp taco was also pretty good but the pork belly taco blew everything else out of water. I got very excited about their taco. 100% recommend. read more

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Came in during lunchtime. FYI, there's a lot of parking nearby, but it's paid for the most part. Staff were super friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]A lot of indoor seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was super fast and I got my food right away. Food was very flavorful and I really enjoyed the salsa bar. I would totally come back. read more

Abuelita's Kitchen - Inside seating - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Julie H.

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I love popping in here for dessert when I am craving something sweet! Strawberry tres leches, cocoa flan...all homemade and delicious! Its my go to in the neighborhood. And the owners are so sweet and kind! read more

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Chantel C.

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The asada taco plate was super yummy and flavorful! They also offer a full self serve salsa bar. Staff is extremely kind and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the overall vibe is very homey.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Def recc!!! read more

Abuelita's Kitchen - Asada taco plate! Comes with rice and beans. - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Lauryn W.

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I don't know why it's taken me so long to try this place but the food is absolutely amazing and everyone working was so kind. We went in on an early Friday evening, and the nachos were amazing and they have tres leches! One of my favorites and I definitely will be coming back again. read more

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Kevin P.

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Fantastic place! If you're looking for a quality, family owned, REAL Mexican food place in Seattle THIS IS YOUR PLACE!!! Hospitality is better than anyone in Seattle and that's what it's all about!!! Please come and enjoy what they have to offer you will not be disappointed!!! read more

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Three D.

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Authentic Mexican food near Seattle? YES. This one!! You have to get the bean dip and the rice and beans are out of this world. I'm from California and my family knows Mexican food. Those two things alone were the best I've had in years. Maybe decades. The entire family is working. Mama is cooking. The enchilada sauce is the real deal too. read more

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Andrew V.

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Best Mexican food in the Northwest! Been coming here almost every week for 3+ years and the flavor blows my mind every time. Favorite place to show off to friends that visit. read more

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Sydney W.

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Went back again for dinner the other day!! Carne asada was amazing and the cucumber margarita was so refreshing. The guac was something you have to get -- Will be back!! read more

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Lynn S.

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Best mushroom tacos I've ever had!!! I'm vegetarian, so have tried all kinda of veggie tacos. The hongo (mushroom) tacos here were so good. They came out steaming hot, with big meaty chunks of mushroom. The corn tortillas tasted freshly made. They also have a nice salsa bar. Everything was so fresh. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This place is awesome![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'll definitely be back. Super nice people too. read more

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Courtney J.

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No doubt about it, this is the best Mexican in Seattle. Family owned & operated by the most hospitable family. Out of hand delicious house made salsa bar- I could drink them all- & I have! Killer 10$ giant scratch margaritas. And a vegan and vegetarian menu!!! Oh, and for extra flaire and awesomeness, they have Salvadoran pupusas with legit curtito that I dream about. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Outdoor dining patio is fun people watching with a marg in the sun:)[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Noel B.

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Fresh fresh fresh fresh and fresher Rebranded from luna azul Delicious classic burrito carne asada Pupusas melted in our mouths Guacamole tasted like butter and all kinds of goodness with out of this world homemade tortilla chips. Outdoor seating Quick service Horchata too much cinnamon Corn tortillas amazing I want to go back! read more

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Neha N.

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Really really good Mexican food in Greenwood! The best I've had in Seattle for sure. The salsa bar was amaaaaaazing, with 8 salsas available! Two of them were so good that we refilled our little cups. Definitely get the chips so you can try all the salsas. The flavors are authentic and the portions are huge! Prepared to be full. The veggie chile relleno was big and well-cooked, but I wasn't a fan of the earthy veggies inside and the sauce wasn't as flavorful as I would have liked. Dropping a star for this, but the gorditas and other dishes looked better! The staff is super kind. They sell their salsas to-go too! I'd definitely come back. The menu is a bit pricey, but it's good Mexican food in Seattle and the portions are so big that it's like two meals in one! :) read more

Abuelita's Kitchen - Chips and guac - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Kim H.

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I went for lunch and it was disgusting. I had the taco plate. The rice and beans wasn't good and I had steak tacos which are crumbles of meat was so disgusting. I just left it there and I told him that I couldn't eat that and he was like OK they're not concerned about accommodating your customers or having good food. read more

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Garett B.

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All of our dishes were very sweet and otherwise nearly unseasoned and flavorless. Even the salsas were sugary. My local taco truck serves much more flavorful meals read more

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Peter S.

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The food wasn't bad, wasn't great, nice little spot. My main problem was the price compared to the food quality, very expensive for what you're getting in my opinion. read more

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Rebecca V.

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Updating to make this 5 stars. This place never disappoints. Tasty comfort food and warm friendly service.

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B B.

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Amazing lowkey spot for some fire food! Thoroughly enjoyed the street tacos plate and my horchata. Definitely recommend check it out if you're in the area read more

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Matthew P.

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Always a hit! Love the gorditas and pupusas. Salsa is always fresh and on point, so many choices, something for everyone. read more

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Holly C.

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Delicious, authentic Mexican food. Loved every bite, and the salsa bar, and the margaritas, and the [[HIGHLIGHT]]cozy atmosphere[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], and the lovely host. We will definitely be back! read more

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Mercedez B.

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everything I have ever ordered here has been cooked to perfection and is absolutely delicious (excluding the Piccadillo burrito - it wasn't very traditional so it wasn't what I was expecting). Their salsa bar is also so iconic plus the papusas are BOMB. read more

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Roxanna Z.

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Folks were very nice. Food was very average in my opinion. Got the pupusas- which I thought were on the dry side and had a really thick masa layer and not very much filling. (Saved by a lot of salsa.) The rice that came with it was very bland as well. Husband got the Torta which came on what was an American deli sub looking bread. Definitely firmer and a thicker bread, compared to what we've seen at most other places. The inside was pretty tasty and they have a nice selection of salsas which is always nice. Decent spot but definitely not on our top mexican food spots in seattle. read more

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Pam U.

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My first time eating here. I got a carnitas torta and it was delicious! The carnitas was really flavorful. I also tried a dessert, flan on chocolate cake. So good! Super nice people, too! Can't wait to go back! read more

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Cyrus A.

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This is Luna Azul, just rebranded. This is a fantastic spot for Mexican food in north Seattle. They have the salsa bar, home made flan, and delicious tacos and tortas. Their birria taco is especially good, definitely stop in! read more

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Jill F.

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Cashier was so sweet. But the food was just mediocre. Torta roll was immediately soggy and filling was fair, and the veg chile rellenos was bland- nice veggies inside but sauce was flavorless, no cheese. Also, the rice was crunchy- not cooked all the way. Corn tortillas were fantastic. read more

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Samantha W.

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]I really think the only thing keeping this place from being packed is the aesthetic/low lighting.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food is SO good. Seriously. You get fresh piping hot chips and a full salsa bar with some of the best salsas I've found out here. I wish I could buy some of them in jars to take home. The tortillas are made in house. I've come here a handful of times now and ordered something different each time - each one, an absolute banger. Also, hands down, the best guacamole on seattle! Fight me on that. The staff is really lovely. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have outdoor seating available.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Please check it out, I'll be so sad if they ever go away! read more

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Cassandra D.

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The food was amazing and I highly recommend this place. At most restaurants the rice and beans really aren't great but here, the rice was fluffy and both rice and beans were quite tasty. My birria tacos were really good and my parents enjoyed the carne asada. We're in town from the San Francisco Bay Area and I'm glad we found them. Picture taken after realizing the food was great and I had to write a review. read more

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Bri A.

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We went to Abuelita's for the first time today, and it was a great experience. We just moved from California, and we were in desperate need of good Mexican food. The carne asada and al pastor burritos were tasty and a large portion. The salsas were on point with spice level. The tres leches cake reminded me of my mom's cake at home. What a gem in the neighborhood! read more

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Carol R.

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Today I went here for lunch and had the chilaquiles verde. If this is your dish you need to go there immediately! I've eaten here many times and the food is always incredible but today it was spectacular! The flavors are intense and perfectly balanced and it comes with a side of the best refried beans you will ever eat. It's garnished with little chunks of onion that provide a welcome crunch. You will thank me. read more

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Karen C.

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Do not miss this gem! Everything is house made from the salsa to perfectly crisp churros to a wide variety of salsas. The best, most tender pork belly I have had in a long time and refried beans with depth of flavor. Will be back and will drag everyone I know! read more

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Brian R.

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Well everybody seems to love this place, including a close friend of mine; so maybe I am wrong here. I got a carne asada Cali burrito and it was not very good at all. My side of chips and guacamole was really yummy though. Maybe I just came by on a bad night? read more

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Allison P.

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Best Mexican food around! Authentic and delicious. Such friendly employees, maybe owner I am not sure but these people are special! I recommend this restaurant! Also there horchata and aqua de melon and watermelon are so good and fresh: I will try mango next time! Oooh and flan is great too! Eat here! read more

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Genae G.

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Food was gross, I ended up throwing it away! They microwaved old food! The rice was at least a day old, the meat was burnt and tough and had that warmed up in the microwave taste! Don't waste your money! read more

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Mary H.

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This is my favorite Mexican restaurant in Seattle that I've tried so far. Everything that we've ordered from here (either takeout or eating in the restaurant) is so incredibly good. Their cali boy burrito (ask for pork belly!) and their enchiladas are perfection. Definitely worth making a stop here, this restaurant is a Greenwood neighborhood gem! read more

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Jennifer A.

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Abuelita's Kitchen was a really amazing place to go. The customer service was amazing - super attentive, very kind. Offers suggestions about food to eat. There was a variety of different dishes. We each got something different to eat and everything looked really good. I had the chicken chile relleno. It was a little different than I expected, but the sauce was creamy and delicious. Full of flavor. We also enjoyed the caramel churro too. Would return. read more

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Ducks L.

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Food is way over priced for the cheap garbage they give you complete crap carne asada I ordered well done didn't have one sear mark on it and was pink even on the outside dangerously undercooked and the rice and beans are the cheapest shit you can buy these people are the worst overpriced garbage if I was the owner I would be ashamed read more

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Julia L.

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Abuelitas is delish. Came here after phinneywood art walk and got (BIG !) chicken empanadas and mushroom empanadas. Corn tortillas fried to perfection. Did not skimp on cheese. Salsa bar is beautiful. Crema and guac with both orders, and refried beans with my kiddos tacos, yum! read more

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Jason H.

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The wife and I went here for a casual lunch date and it was fantastic! They are going through a rebrand so the inside is not finished and there is no alcohol but that didn't matter. The food was great, especially the carnitas and pork belly tacos and the self serve hot sauce and salsa was all great as well. Can't wait for the rebrand to finalize! read more

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8552 Greenwood Ave N
Ste B
Seattle, WA 98103
Greenwood
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(206) 771-5700
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What time does Abuelita's Kitchen open?

Abuelita's Kitchen opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Abuelita's Kitchen close?

Abuelita's Kitchen closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

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Does Abuelita's Kitchen serve alcohol?

Yes, Abuelita's Kitchen serves alcohol.

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Does Abuelita's Kitchen allow dogs?

Yes, Abuelita's Kitchen allows dogs.

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Does Abuelita's Kitchen have parking?

Yes, Abuelita's Kitchen has parking options.

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Does Abuelita's Kitchen have free WiFi?

Yes, Abuelita's Kitchen has free WiFi.

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Family owned and operated small mom and pop shop with the a unique mexican flavor

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Grillbird

We have ordered takeout from Grillbird eight times. We have enjoyed the teriyaki chicken every…read moretime, they get that consistently right. For that, I am giving you three stars, but for everything else, I give one to two stars. The white rice is usually dry and just does not taste that good. Sesame noodles and are always way too salty. Spam musubi is way too salty (does it really need a salty sauce on top of already salty Spam?). Bok choy greens are not cooked right (they taste chewy) and way too salty. The mac salad is surprisingly not too salty but just bland. Sesame chicken is fried in a super thick batter and is goopy and hard rather than crispy and savory. Same goes for the fried cauliflower. We tried you EIGHT TIMES, Grillbird. We wanted to like you and gave you many chances, but alas, you have missed the mark too many times. We won't be back. ps. If you ever bring back your five-spice stewed beef, we might be back. That beef was amazing.

Ordered online for pickup. Service was fast…read more Ordered the poke bowl $20 and Teri chicken plate base only $16. Good portions and tasty. Definitely a neighborhood place we like.

Sesame noodles (too salty), cucumber salad (too sour & salty), teriyaki chicken with no sauce (just right!)

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Valhalla Sandwiches

Clean, great food, many choices, excellent service. Eat inside or out... family friendlyread more

Amazing food and great vibes. We go here or order out. Don't skip the tots…read more I love the Ruben but my team orders all different things and never are disappointed. We even use them for catering. Give them a headcount and a budget. Pick up your food. It's that easy. LOVE THIS PLACE!

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Preserve and Gather

Love this place! I try to go whenever I'm in the area. The service is friendly and the food and…read morecoffee drinks are stellar, and I love how the pastries are made in house and different from the standard fare a lot of other shops will sell. So far I've tried a couple of things: ricotta matcha cake, pecan coffee cake, biscuit sandwich ham and jam, biscuit sandwich veggie , fig bar, and many others. What stood out to me most was the coffee cake , although the biscuits can be pretty good if you get them warm (they don't heat them up, which I feel is a big miss). They prepare their own jams and there have a couple of other bakery items to go. Coffee drinks wise, I love their seasonal specials. One of the best lattes I've ever had was their current rose latte. I like to order the drinks half sweet since they're a bit too much for me, and it's a perfect balance. Definitely give this a try if you're in the area.

Coffee is mediocre, ordered their banana syrup and it was flavorless :( Service for checking out…read morewas also just not friendly or enjoyable, kinda seemed like it was an inconvenience to be ordering despite no line.

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Merch (12/10/24)

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Delicious food! Weekend afternoons can be pretty busy so food might take longer to come out but…read morestaff is friendly and working hard! They have indoor and outdoor seating and I'm so glad they had a high chair available to use for my little one! I enjoyed their sandwiches, cookie, and sides! Will definitely be back to try their other items soon!

got the Notorious PIG sandwich and the Buttermilk Biscuit while I was here…read more Starting with the sandwich, there were a ton of things to love about this The very first thing I noticed was how all-time crispy the pork belly was. Interestingly, the meat came in two separate pieces, arranges somewhat like an X or a cross in the middle of the sandwich. This certainly wasn't the eating experience of a typical sandwich with a circular meat patty, and I appreciate the creativity here. The meat was insanely crunchy, oily, and quite plentiful. Each bite felt a bit like you were biting into a crunchy churro, but without the sweetness. I did think the outside of the pork did overpower the inside, though, as I didn't taste the meat or the fat inside much, and due to the amount of breading the pieces ended up being a bit chewy The bun was quite good as well - it was pretty soft, fluffy, and served as a really good bookend to all the ingredients inside. I thought the lettuce and onions also were good. I don't know if I'm a fan of the jelly on the sandwich - but again, I do like the creativity. What did shine here was the aioli, however. In a lot of places, you don't really taste the aioli on a burger - but that flavor was ever-present on this sandwich, and it was really fantastic. The absolute best part of the meal, by far, though, was the biscuit I have to start with how huge this is. This is certainly not the size of a typical Southern-style buttermilk biscuit - rather this biscuit makes no apologies in its effort to stand out from the crowd. Absolutely nobody would mistake this for a traditional biscuit - on the contrary, I think on first glance most people would assume this isn't a biscuit at all. It's shaped more like a massive pastry. I hesitate to say that looks are deceiving, because it does look great, but its taste manages to elevate past that. This was SO good. The edges are baked perfectly - they're oily, crispy, crunchy, and perfectly flaky. All four sides provide an amazing base - like the walls of a fortress that surround the soft, tender interior of the biscuit. You can see the different layers from the outside as well. When it comes to the inside, there was so much to get through but every bite was heavenly. So much credit here goes to the honey butter - which when spread onto the biscuit, raises the taste level of the entire thing. I put so much honey butter on mine that I nearly finished the whole thing. When it came to the jam, it was good, but since it didn't combine great with the honey butter I mostly ended up just using the latter This place was expensive - around 16 dollars for the sandwich and 8 for the biscuit - however, I was quite full at the end

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Ordered takeout from Hummus Cafe and was very impressed! The service was excellent and it was ready…read morefast. We ordered grape leaves, spanakopita, a falafel sandwich and an eggplant sandwich. All of them were really great! My favorite was the eggplant sandwich and I loved their tzatziki. Reasonably priced and I like that there are vegetarian options. Parking was a bit tough in that area, especially during rush hour.

It's not everyday I get to try a new dish I love but I was lucky enough to do that today at Hummus…read moreCafe. Firstly, the staff are incredibly sweet and welcoming. The menu has a selection of middle eastern cafe standards plus a few unusual choices. You'll find gyros,falafel fries and more. There are lots of vegetarian choices as well as dishes to please the carnivore crowd. I went with something I've never seen offered anywhere else a falafel and eggplant sandwich. It was an absolute delight in every way. It came on a pita with tahini, fresh lettuce and tomato plus some pickles. I'm sure I'll have to come back at some point bc I'll be craving it. The space was very clean, spacious and bright. We were the only ones in there today and it was pleasantly quiet aside from some soft music. Prices seemed appropriate for what we got. Affordable but not super cheap. I can't wait to go back!

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The Yard Cafe

Updating my review: My last couple of visits have been very positive. The food was really good, and…read morethe staff was friendly. I will continue visiting the Yard Cafe.

Cozy bar with with indoor and outdoor seating. The food here was excellent, shockingly good for a…read morebar. I would come back for the food alone. Staff was very nice and we were checked on frequently.

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The Greenwood American Bistro

4.4

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Solid romantic dinner spot in the Greenwood area serving modern American, as the name suggests. We…read morewent on a Wednesday and it was not busy - just walk in (even though we made a reservation to be safe, they never asked). We got their signature sugarkelp pita and the salmon bowl. Overall, I would come back just for the sugarkelp pita because the other dishes are quite overpriced for what you get. The sugarkelp pita, as the name suggests, is a bit sweet and has seaweed. The umami and sweetness just works perfectly and the dip of carrot shmoo and salsa macha is addictingly good. The salmon bowl is a glorified rice bowl / bibimbap-like where you can make the bowl complete by mixing everything. The salmon is quite tender and fresh, but outside of that, for $36 it is quite steep, especially since the salmon is very tiny Service is okay - there is a lack of attention with water refills spilling the table and when I paid my card, the server placed the card directly on top of some food dropped in the table... but requests are fulfilled and food comes out at a relatively fast pace.

Came for HH right when they opened so we were the only ones here but more folks walked in later…read more Service was good. Staff friendly. Food was good and complimentary popcorn a plus. Happy hour prices decent. Parking probably hard since it's street parking and right on 85th but we walked since we are close. A nice place for date night.

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Italio Pizza & Pasta

(109 reviews)

0.3 mi

For a long time, I've been searching for an Italian restaurant that I'd want to keep coming back…read moreto, and I'm happy to say I've finally found it! I stumbled upon Italio while searching for an Italian restaurant that's open for lunch, and the cute interior pics caught my attention. The best part? There's parking right in front of the restaurant! We arrived around noon on a weekday and had no trouble getting a table. I ordered the Parmesan fries and shrimp pesto penne, and both were delicious. I also had a glass of Sauvignon Blanc, which was smooth and paired nicely with the meal. I thoroughly enjoyed everything, and the portions were big enough that I had leftovers to bring home. The service was good, and I'll gladly return to try more dishes.

Ok I've been dying to dine @ Italio Pizza & Pasta for about a year. Ya it took me awhile but made…read moreand happily delighted by my experience. I started with robust side salad with Italian dressing on it.. Ordered Peperoni & Sausage for my entree Great waitstaff gave me meaty alternative to my order due to cost but I stuff to my guns for the Peperoni & Sausage pie. Warm Charming decor making you feel like you're dining at home and since it's summer you can even dine outdoor. Parking lot available but not huge so beware... Huge menu of pizza and pastas and other traditional Italian dishes. You know what I'm talking bout..

Way to go!!! Italiano vero !!!

Free parking

Calamari

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Mr Gyros

(72 reviews)

0.0 mi

This food is bonkers good. Also. They remember you when you come back. I have colleagues from…read moreCalifornia and they insist on eating here. Last time they visited they ordered before I arrived and when I showed up the owner said, "oh, you made it." Not a big deal,but he knew from my order that they had ordered for me. That's not a level of service you get in Seattle everyday. Lastly, I don't live in Greenwood, I'm there for work maybe once a month. That is service and quality.

I love Mr Gyros for so many reasons. The owners Sammy & Johnny are so passionate about running a…read moregreat place, and have so much genuine warmth for their customers, a value they've instilled in all their employees. The food is delicious and there's a wide variety of options including many vegetarian ones. There's also now a lovely covered deck with space heaters which can be enjoyed year round. When the business burned down awhile back due to an electrical fire I was so sad and couldn't be more delighted that they were able to rebuild in Greenwood.

Mint black tea! Real mint leaves

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Iced tea

Pike Place Chowder

the food here was awesome. coming from New England, chowder is a big part of our food culture…read more this food rivaled home.

Sooo damn good. Can't stop recommending this creamy chowder to others. Today we swung by the…read moreoriginal Pike Place (Post Alley) location to have an out of town guest try it. Of course he loved it. We had a creamy chowder in a wonderful sourdough bowl which hit the spot. We also had the highly recommended sampler (we sampled 4 varieties of chowders). Wonderful treat and great service here as well with table hosts keeping the minimal tables bussed and ready for the next patrons. Great job Pike Place Chowder!

Buttery Maine lobster rolls

Clam Chowder Bread Bowl

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Buttery lobster roll dipped in NE clam chowder

Biang Biang Noodles

Locally owned & operated

Women-owned & operated

The service was great and incredibly fast! We arrived just before the lunch rush and were seated…read moreimmediately. The staff gave us the perfect amount of time to look over the menu and decide what we wanted. We ordered the Spicy Beef Soup with mild spice, and it was delicious. The portions were perfect, although I was definitely shocked when it first came out in what looked like a huge bowl! We also tried the Special Prime Rib Dry Noodles, and the meat was incredibly tender--it practically fell off the bone. Everything was reasonably priced, especially compared to another noodle restaurant we had considered. The passion fruit tea was also delicious and was the perfect complement to the spicy noodles. It quenched our thirst and helped cool down the heat. We also ordered the scallion pancakes, which were good, although I wish there had been a little more scallion. The atmosphere was calm and relaxed, and everyone seemed to be enjoying their meals. Overall, a great spot for noodles with generous portions, friendly service, and reasonable prices. I'd definitely come back!

I found this place very overrated - bad service and mediocre food. We ordered the signature mala…read morepork and beef noodle soup and a summer special prime rib dry noodle, popcorn chicken, the baijo high ball and yuzu coco cocktails. The signature noodle was much better than the prime rib esp considering price. The hand pulled noodles are def good - chewy and thick. Soup was flavorful. Pork was moist and tender but beef much less so. The prime rib noodles were ok but not sure worth the up charge. The drinks were not good. The popcorn chicken was ok. I think what stood out for me was the poor customer service. Our waitress clearly did not want to be there and it came across when we asked for water, napkins, etc. That flies when the food is great but in this case it was ok. I think wha

Stewed Pork Belly Soup Noodle (IG: hangryforwhat)

Chinese Mai Tai

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Lychee Martini , Biang Biang Mule , Lychee Beer , THAI Iced Tea, and Yuzu Shuwah

Din Tai Fung

Taylor was the best server and it was so yummy. We got in fast!! Our host was amazing as well, we…read moreloved Matilda!!

Food was amazing and great service. I definitely recommend it…read more we had vegan noodles with spicy sauce, fried rice, wontons with spicy sauce - everything tasted delicious

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Lola

We had an unpleasant experience with the host today. When my boyfriend and I arrived, we asked for…read morea table for 2 and were told it would be ~ 10 minute wait. The host asked us to wait outside and said she would come get us when our table was ready. A family who was already waiting outside was called in shortly after, and we continued waiting. We saw several parties leave and many people come in and get seated right away, so we assumed they had reservations. After waiting about 25 minutes, we went back inside to check on our table. The host told us that we "didn't leave a phone number," even though we were never asked for one and were told to wait outside until she comes get us. Instead of acknowledging the mistake, she complimented my shirt mid-conversation, which felt like she was trying to brush it off. The entire time we were outside, we were the only people waiting, and we even saw her setting up the outside seating as the restaurant got busier. She never once checked in with us or said anything. The food was good, and our service once we were seated was great. Unfortunately, our first interaction with the host left a bad first impression and took away from the overall experience. That's why we're taking off two stars.

Me and my friends were in search of a good brunch place in Seattle for one of our friend's birthday…read moreand came across Lola thru OpenTable. As we looked at the menu, we thought that the food choices were interesting and that it wasn't a typical american brunch offering. Upon our arrival the host was very accommodating as we wanted to bring in balloons and cake. They were very friendly and the food was amazing that we weren't able to take photos before devouring the meal. The place had a very cozy feel. 10/10 would recommend and would come back to try more. Must try: Lamb Kebab

Bristol Bay sockeye salmon (kebab)

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Octopus Hash

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Jc L.

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1

4 months ago

Literally the best Mexican food in the area. The food was so flavorful and fresh and the customer service was amazing as well. I highly recommend this place and will definitely be returning very soon. read more

Avery C.

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5

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3 years ago

This is the same this as Luna azul still amazing food and great service this is the best Mexican food ever

Abuelita's Kitchen - mexican - Updated August 2026

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So I kept on passing this place never knowing what they served. I was craving vegan tacos and…read moretrusty Yelp led me to this gem! Whoa! I have had many, many vegan tacos, I make hella good vegan birria tacos! Lol The tacos were refreshing, the food is onolicious and the spicy sauce is very flavorful! Sweet! got a new spot!

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