This is my new favorite restaurant for Mexican food in our neighborhood. Fantastic flavors, friendly service, cozy environment, and reasonable prices. The staff is super friendly, with just the right amount of attentiveness. The place itself is small, cozy, cute, without feeling crowded. And from the moment the chips and salsa were set on our table, I was in love with the food. Warm, homemade chips and a salsa that had just the right amount of spicy bite to its flavor. I went with the taco plate (with pork), my wife went with the enchiladas (also with pork). The pork was delicious, and the tacos were some of my favorite that I've had in Seattle. I'm not usually a huge fan of beans, but these beans had a flavor I can't quite place, so I'll just call it delicious. I'm not used to having potatoes served with my tacos, but they worked, and they were also delicious. My plate was clean by the end of the meal. We'll definitely be back!! read more

Alebrijes Kitchen - Alebrijes taco plate (with roasted pork) - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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What a cute little place! The moment you step in the door you are met with an intimate atmosphere, bright colors and wonderful smells and smiles. Staff was instantly warm and gracious. I noted they have larger tables but also several little quiet nooks for couples. I had the house margarita while Hubby opted for strawberry. Both were good. Hubby ordered the crab entree which was a nice balance of crab cheese and spices--very tasty, and my shrimp tacos were terrific. The shrimp was cooked perfectly; Lucious and juicy and the cabbage was fresh and crisp. Prices were great and the place has a lovely vibe. A great new find! We'll be back! read more

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Flavor wasn't bad but definitely didn't meet our expectations for a restaurant rated this high. Not very authentic tasting, very americanized. The cut of meat for the carne asada was not like a skirt or flank steak, it was more like a thinly cut sirloin with steak seasoning sprinkled on top. The guac and broccoli were good though. Probably would go somewhere else for more authentic Mexican food. The staff there were very friendly, no complaints there. read more

Alebrijes Kitchen - Carne asada and chicken tacos - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Good place to get Mexican food as well as drinks! My favorite was the margarita piña colada which didn't taste like alcohol and it was so sweet but perfect! The service was good, the food was OK, the salsa for the chips were really good, good portion sizes, I especially love the potatoes. Overall, I've come back and give another try! read more

Alebrijes Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Everything we had was flavourful, plentiful and moreish. That said, try the shrimp starter thing (camarones mojo de ajo). Just enough bite to make it interesting and absolutely delicious. The one mistake we made was to come an hour before closing time. The service was still impeccable, but this is the kind of food that invites you to linger. We will be back. read more

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The inside decor is very cute reflecting Mexican culture. Bright colorful walls and furniture. Great food, prompt friendly service. Homemade key lime pie was delicious. Definitely will be returning. read more

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Still so good! Service is excellent, and worth calling ahead if you're going on a peak time on the weekend. Don't fill up on the chips! You've been warned. The portions here are huge! read more

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Delicious, home style food in a cute spot! We got the crab sincronizada and enchiladas Rojas with pork. Both very balanced and we left full. I liked that the crab flavor wasn't too "fishy" and that there wasn't too much sauce to overpower the protein. On the other hand the enchiladas were smothered/saucy which is what we were craving :) read more

Alebrijes Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Food was SO GOOD!!!! The chips were so yummy and the carne asada quesadilla and birria tacos were so filling - we had leftovers that were most def eaten later. Service was great! Ambiance was spectacular- loved the theme and decor. read more

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My friends and I came here on a Friday night. We had a group of 5 and only had to wait about 20 minutes. The restaurant is pretty small and was busy so we were happy how fast they called us! We expected a long wait, we walked over to the close brewery and grabbed a drink while waiting so just plan ahead and expect to wait a bit as tables are limited. Once we were seated, service was great. Friendly and quick. We all got the house margaritas, it wasn't my favorite but some people in the group loved it so it's just up to personal preference. I got the shredded beef enchiladas with red sauce and thought they were great. I didn't love the potatoes on the side I would have preferred the traditional rice and beans over that but they weren't bad. My friend got fish tacos and she said they were amazing. Another friend had the mole enchiladas and she really enjoyed them. We also got the queso with chorizo that comes with house made corn tortillas and that was so good! Probably the best part of the meal! Definitely a cute neighborhood spot and we will absolutely come back again. read more

Alebrijes Kitchen - Shredded beef enchiladas with red sauce - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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We stumbled in randomly, and were very pleasantly surprised. Nice decor, great service, and very large portions of delicious food. The standout was the shrimp tacos, which were fantastic. Even the free salsa that comes with the free chips is homemade. Will definitely come back. read more

My first time having Mexican food in Seattle, as a native from FL. We were greeted first thing and sat and received a bowl of chips and salsa within a span of 5 mins! Amazing service, the guys were very kind and attentive. I ordered the carne asada and my wife ordered the crab sincronizada and a sangria. Everything tasted fresh, the tortillas are made in house (you can even see em do it!) The restaurant is very cute and small, if you're lucky and it's not taken, nab the cute nook by the bar! It's a perfect place for a little date night. Overall pretty good for Mexican food in Seattle. read more

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Alebrijes is closer to 2.5 stars for me, but I'm rounding up to a 3. I heard they mix Costco tortilla chips in, which was confirmed when I saw the basket of chips. Refills cost extra, which doesn't make sense because they're not even the good, fresh kind of chips. I didn't attempt to get our chips refilled, and the server didn't ask if we wanted any either, which they normally do at other Mexican restaurants (even when refills aren't free). The salsa didn't have that good of a flavor, so everything already seemed underwhelming and disappointing to begin with. When you order two tacos a la carte, you can't mix and match different tacos. You have to order 2 of the same kind. I tried both the roasted pork and shredded beef tacos. Again, the flavors were underwhelming. The pork one was super greasy. The tacos are SO much better at Gracia, tacos & beer, and Santa Fe. At least the tacos at other restaurants come with other flavors / ingredients that are more unique. The tacos at Alebrijes are basically just cooked meat with pico and some sauce on top. There was barely any cheese, so it's almost like they might as well leave that out. The prices on the menu aren't updated either, so the 2 tacos are $1 more at $10.95, and the tacos plate is $2 more at $15.95. Who knows what else is priced wrong on their menu, but nothing looks worth their price. I could do without the guacamole and tiny salad, if that would lower the prices for the tacos because they end up being close to $6 each before taxes and tips. Tacos that cost almost $6 each better have more going for them. read more

Alebrijes Kitchen - Roasted pork tacos - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Food and service was amazing!! Been wanting to try for a while, and now sorry I waited so long!

This is a solid Mexican restaurant in the Seattle area. It's quite small so if you do go during peak dinner hour, you will have to wait. The enchiladas are always tasty and it comes with a side of diced potatoes which are delicious. The fresh flour tortillas are great. Staff are friendly. Parking can be tough. Come hungry! read more

Alebrijes Kitchen - Rojo shredded beef enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This was a small place and there was a 40 min wait before getting a table. They don't have reservations over phone. We got our table in 45 min and ordered enchiladas ranchero with pork and also asked for the spicy salsa on the side. They also gave a serving of chips and salsa complementary. The enchiladas were great and the spicy salsa also tasted really nice. Though I did not like the salsa served with chips nor the chips were that good. But worth a visit once. The servers and the host were very welcoming read more

Alebrijes Kitchen - Chips and salsa - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

came here at around 8pm on a Friday night & we had to wait for about 20 minutes to be seated for a party of 2. the staff were all so friendly! we got the carne asada & catch of the day (cod) tacos and both were amazing! read more

Alebrijes Kitchen - catch of the day (cod) tacos - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This is a really cute little place with a lot of charm. The decor is nice and cosy and the stove in the middle of the room gives it a very homely feel. The food wasn't great though. The chips were very thin and as a result were kinda stappy/sharp to eat. The salsa was very unusual, nothing at all like traditional salsa (but that's ok) but it was thin and hard to eat on the chips without it dripping everywhere (or maybe I;m just a messy eater). The Enchiladas Verde was fine, it came with potatoes on the side that were very nicely done and extremely tasty. Carne Asada was a big disappointment. Overall the non-meat items on the plate were cooked, with the grilled onions in particular being stellar. But the meat itself was very thin and a rather small portion for $31. As a result of the meat being so thin it was overcooked and by the time I was half way through it was tough and like eating shoe leather. House Sangria could do with improving too. It tasted mostly of peach and little else. Their own-brand Mexican larger was very good. Overall this was a disappointing meal given the good reviews I've seen on here and elsewhere. I will give it another try but will definitely be ordering something different next time. read more

Alebrijes Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We heard about this place from some reviews and had to check it out. We went on a date night and showed up at 4:30 when they opened on a Friday. It seems like a friendly neighborhood spot from the exterior, and we loved the ambiance on the inside. It's small and charming, love the Alebrijes they used in decor. We got the 2 seater in the nook and it's definitely the best seat in the house, would recommend coming early to grab it. The service was fantastic and everyone is friendly. We loved our house margs, they add a light hint of pomegranate which I liked, and it didn't taste strong but definitely was strong. The house salsa was unique and delicious, not run of the mill restaurant salsa. My wife got the veggie enchiladas and enjoyed them, I got the pastor tacos and thought they were good. The best item was the flan, I only had one bite and it was great, my wife somehow devoured the entire rest of it because it was addicting and I was rambling. I would recommend and will be coming back! Next time I'll bring the kids. read more

Alebrijes Kitchen - El pastor tacos - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Had a lovely meal here. Delicious food, great atmosphere, and excellent service. Our server was so kind and welcoming. I will definitely be returning! read more

If you're planning to visit on the weekend, be aware of the wait times--when we went, it was a 45-minute wait. The restaurant is quite small, with only about 10-12 tables. After waiting that long, we were really hungry. We ordered the verde pork enchiladas, and while the food was fresh, it was lacking in flavor. The place felt more like American-Mexican cuisine than authentic Mexican. It was the first time I'd seen potatoes served with enchiladas instead of the usual Mexican rice, and the potatoes were bland. We also asked for the spiciest salsa, but it wasn't hot at all. read more

Alebrijes Kitchen is a fairly new, located in the Crown Hill neighborhood, north of Ballard. Their philosophy is original Mexican recipes but with a twist of sourcing local ingredients. Note that this is not the neighborhood Mexican restaurant with four or more pages in their menu. Instead, their menu is more focused, down to two pages only, plus a few items on the little chalk board. We had no problems finding dishes that attracted our attention. Every menu item sounded thoughtful, which I appreciate much more than a giant menu. Prices are within expectations, after considering inflation. One staff member was more helpful than another, who seems to struggle with language. Eventually, we understood each other. Parking appears to be street parking only (we didn't wander to the far side of the building to double check). It was easy enough to find street parking nearby. The Food: Camarones Mojo de Ajo, $13 - 5 Stars Menu: Classically spiced Mexican Shrimp, sauteed in butter, garlic, and chipotle salsa These shrimps are DELICIOUS with a slightly spicy, slightly buttery flavor. Our waiter says this is his favorite dish on the menu. Cod (Fish of the Day) Tacos, $17.95 - 5 Stars Generous pieces of non-fried and well-seasoned cod pack these tacos. With bits of veggies, drizzled with cream sauce, dusted with cheese, these three tacos are perfect. I ate one as-is for original taste. Then I opted to add hot sauce for the other two. Both methods are delicious. The menu said this dish is served with cabbage slaw. Then the server returned to asked if I want potatoes, or rice and beans. I was confused for a bit and just said potatoes. Hubby ate them for me. :P Birria Quesadilla, $16.95 - 5 Stars This was a special on the chalk board. I think they should make this a menu item. This is a very beefy quesadilla, well stuffed with seasoned, shredded beef. It also comes with a cup of dipping sauce that has more beef in it. The dipping sauce looked oily, but it was good to drizzle a bit on the quesadilla, especially with the beef. This is a hearty dish! FYI the first basket of chips and queso sauce is included. Additional costs more. That's ok. The chips were kinda cold, so we didn't finish the first basket. read more

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Went here on a Saturday night at 5pm and we were seated right away next to their cozy fireplace. Service was friendly and quickly. We started off with the house margarita and sangria which were on point. Not overly sewers and very well balanced. We also got an order of the guacamole which was fresh and slightly chunky. Chips were a bit thin and the green salsa resembled a unique take on salsa verde For dinner we tried their roasted pork and chicken tacos. We were both big fans of the carnitas which had a great marinade. Not overly salty and just the right amount of juiciness. On the sides they served charro beans which was a nice substitute from refried beans. Instead of rice, they served potatoes which were also very tasty when combined with the beans and Mexican slaw on the side. The highlight of our dishes were the handmade corn and flor tortillas. Overall, the quality and ambience of this place were both perfect and reminded my fiancé and I of family owned Mexican restaurants we grew up going to. We can't wait to go back! read more

I loved alebrijes! It's probably our favorite Mexican restaurant we've been to so far in Seattle. It's fun inside, and the food is great! We got the house margarita and strawberry margarita both of which were good! I couldn't taste the tequila at all in the strawberry one, and they put a ton of strawberry in it. We got the queso with chorizo which we loved. It comes with four warm tortillas. I would recommend saving some of the chips for the queso too! I got the enchiladas verdes with pork, and my partner got the Birria taco special. Both were super flavorful, and the meat was really tender in both! The portions were enormous. I definitely only ate 1/3 of my enchiladas, which just means I get to eat more of this delicious food later! Don't forget to check out the specials written on a chalkboard above the kitchen! read more

Alebrijes Kitchen - Enchiladas verdes with pork - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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We stopped by on Wednesday around 5 pm and there were people already waiting for it to open. It has a homely and colorful vibe. They offered chips and green salsa, which was delicious. I really like the Birria tacos I ordered. It was not on the regular menu, it was on the special menu. My boyfriend got the pork enchilada which was pretty good too. The service was pretty fast. read more

Alebrijes Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I've been wanting to eat here for a while. I drive by it daily, and everyone raves about how good it is. I was excited to see that people were actually taking to go boxes after their meals. I was thinking wow good thing I came starving! We only had to wait about 10 minutes, and this was on a Friday night. They don't have a lot of tables in there, so it was a nice surprise that we got in quickly. The atmosphere is so cozy, I just loved it! We got to sit right by the fireplace which was a nice touch. We ordered two house made margaritas which were delicious and on point! Don't hesitate to order one. The green salsa was so yummy I wanted to ask for a huge bowl of it! I couldn't decide what to order so I got the pork tacos, and my husband had the pork enchiladas. Best of both worlds! They both had amazing flavor to make your mouth have a dance party! We both ate our whole meals, so I guess no take home boxes for us. Maybe everyone else is a small eater that we saw, or we are just pigs. I can't wait to go back and try their other dishes. read more

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I REALLY wanted to like this place since it's nearby and really cute. The service was great, and the decor is fun, with alebrijes everywhere. I liked that the menu is fairly straightforward, without an overwhelming number of options. I would recommend the tamarind margarita! While all the food was fine, I was sadly not impressed. We ordered the baked queso, carne asada, and 2 tacos with pork (carnitas). I should've asked how the pork was prepared because I was hoping for al pastor (my fault for not asking), but it was cooked well and not dry. All the flavors were very muted, which is the primary reason for my rating. read more

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This place is the best! Family run, fantastic house margaritas, cozy and friendly atmosphere. The rotating chef special fish is always a favorite and we all love the enchiladas and carne asada. The crab quesadilla is also wonderful. I almost didn't want to share my review because I love that although they're busy, you can still get a table within about 30 minutes on the busy nights. Often, no wait if you're early enough. I want them to be successful and thrive in our neighborhood. read more

The best Mexican restaurant for miles. Cozy, festive, great service. I can't recommend this place enough. Their enchiladas rojo with shredded beef is incredible, and my kids absolutely love the kids menu options - especially the quesadilla and beans and rice burrito. Highly recommend. read more

Decent food for being so far north. This restaurant would be 5 stars if they seasoned their dishes better (used more salt) and added acidity (lime) to their dishes. read more

Cozy, vibrant Mexican spot! We got the birria tacos and enchilada, they both tasted amazing. I felt like my rice and beans were a bit underwhelming but overall the meal was still satisfying! The employees are so nice and were able to attend to us well despite being busy! read more

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Last night we had a surprise birthday dinner at Alebrijes Kitchen. This place has been on my list since it opened, and it was perfectly placed 2 blocks from the birthday girl's house. Parking was a breeze, they have a handful of spots in their own parking lot and on the residential street nearby. They called and confirmed my reservation and stored our cake in their freezer. They set us up with plenty of chips and salsa and drinks before she arrived. They were timely with our orders, water refills, plate clearing and napkins throughout the meal for our party of 8. Our party ordered: fresh fish tacos, tacos al pastor, guacamole, and the carne asada plate. Rave reviews for the rice, portion sizes, fresh fish tacos, salad, and the carne asada! The portions left us with a solid base before bar hopping and the drinks were refreshing. A piece of advice: order the sangria by the glass, the carafes are not worth it (1 huge carafe is 2 glasses for $20+). They brought out the cake with perfect timing!! This is a great addition to the neighborhood and perhaps the most authentic mexican place in Seattle! read more

Food: Absolutely the best Mexican food I have ever tasted. The spicy Margherita and the monitor were very tasty. Service was great! Ambiance was cozy but very noisy. I just had another Margherita and it just didn't matter anymore. read more

It's has a super friendly staff, I recommend the food because it taste good. It's hot big portion full of flavor, it doesn't have to be the greatest meal ever because you only get that once and nothing ever tops that, but constantly outstanding. So lower you standards from something has to be perfect and your inspecting it like a scientist and open your eyes and see the colors , open your mouth for yum read more

This space is so cute and the food is great! We visited a couple weeks after the restaurant opened and are looking forward to going back. We were seated by the wood stove on a rainy night which was so cozy. We had chips and salsa, enchiladas, tacos, and flan, along with sangria and a strawberry margarita. All of the food was flavorful and fresh. Service was friendly but a bit disorganized, but I'm going to attribute that to the fact we visited shortly after opening - it was still an enjoyable experience. Overall, a welcome addition to the neighborhood. read more

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Tried this new neighborhood spot on its opening day earlier this month. Liked it! Really impressed with my halibut tacos. Light and meaty! Delicious. Margarita was fresh and didnt taste like mix. Felt the tequila :). We will be back to try the other items on the menu. Prices were good and service was good. Welcome to the neighborhood!! Update: popped back in for some take out on my way home from work. Shredded beef tacos this time...were tasty and meaty! Generous with the shredded beef. Enjoyed another yummy margarita as i waited for my togo order. Staff is very friendly. Sitting at the table next to the front door is good for waiting for take out with your coat on but too cold to sit there for dining in. read more

Alebrijes Kitchen - Shredded beef tacos to go! Yummy!! - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Amazing food. First time there. Great menu. Great service. Nice atmosphere. Very busy in a Sunday evening. High praise for the mole. It is very hard to find good mole. The Quinones was superb. Will go again for sure. read more

The service was amazing!!! Everybody loved their food, too. Since I eat keto there wasn't much for me to eat but my family loved it

So glad I finally tried it! Such a cozy little place. On a date? Ask for the alcove, or a table by the wood-burning stove. I was with my book club, so they hooked us up with a long table by the window and took very attentive care of us. I had the birria tacos and a tamrindo margarita. The birria (beef, not goat) was moist and tender, and the tacos were perfectly grilled with crispy cheese edges. The dipping sauce added a perfect little kick. Spicy, but not even close to overwhelming. I also really enjoyed the margarita, but then I love the tangy sweet and sour of tamarind. So, why only 4 stars? The rice and beans were sadly pretty bland. Very surprising, given the overall quality of everything else. Still a great meal. Will definitely be back! read more

The best Mexican restaurant that I have been in Seattle so far OmG the food here is another level