El Patio

Central American gem in north Seattle. Service was warm and attentive and the food was excellent,…read moreincluding the chorizo pupusa and the beef pastelitos. The molcajete is a house specialty that layers Mexican flavors in a steaming hot broth - very good. So were the house made corn tortillas. The ambiance is nothing fancy, but it works. It is challenging in Seattle to find good Central and South American cuisine, but La Cabaña is great. So glad we tried it! Plus, they have parking.

We have decided we're only gonna get takeout only going forward…read more Our past three visits, the service has been abysmal. One time it took 45 minutes to get our food. Last night, it took 15 minutes after we sat down for someone to just ask us, "has anyone helped you?" Twice when we ordered pupusas for our toddlers with drink orders, the kids' pupusas don't arrive until AFTER everyone else's main dishes have arrived (and after we have to remind the waitress). Cocktails have been forgotten, which we have had to remind them on as well. To our server's credit, she apologized many times and said the restaurant just got super busy at once. However, we noticed other tables (who arrived after us) were attended to and served sooner than we were. Given all the disorder, our family has decided we are just going to get takeout. The food is still excellent, but we are frustrated with the service.

Cashier

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Pastelito

La Conasupo Taqueria and Snack Shop

4.2(84 reviews)

0.8 mi•Greenwood

The food was really good. Large portions…read more I'll admit when one taco was $5, didn't love that .. but when the taco was brought out there was enough meat to make 3 or 4 - I understood . They have an extra tortilla with each taco. I ordered a torta, and two tacos. Couldn't even get to my tacos- I was so full from my torta. A table next to me got quesadillas yumm When They got their tacos they were equally surprised at how much food they had ordered. The eating area was very clean The service was great. Everyone was very friendly and efficient Oh yeah -the salsas

Great food- have tried almost all meats and they seem all to be stewed. Very flavorful and 1 order…read moreof tacos comes with a huuuggeee mound of meat with three tortillas. Their quesadillas are also delicious and I'm sure they make their own tortilla for that, which is a thicker more structural tortilla to hold in the loads of cheese and fillings. For vegetarians, they do have a mushroom quesadilla which I think is pretty tasty. Their salsas are also great! This is tucked behind a small market storefront so just head in and you'll see tables in the back! The owner and everyone who works there are so kind. We come by multiple times a month. And surprisingly even though the meats are stewed here, they carry out pretty nicely. Just remember, in general portions are huge for everything. ;)

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4.7(53 reviews)

1.4 mi•Mapleleaf

We had a wonderful Sunday brunch here. Amazing flavors with the perfect balance of sweet and…read moresavory. Service was excellent. Questions were answered and special attention to accommodate allergies. I had the Victoria Plato, no cheese. The me sauce was delicious. One friend had the empanadas which she enjoyed. Another had the waffles. Definitely need to go back for dinner to try more items.

Took my family to Mojito a little over a week ago for my son in laws birthday…read more it was a group of 4 adults and 3 children. We selected this restaurant at his request and our desire to have the little ones be familiar with different foods and cultures. I don't have the words to express how wonderful everything was. I could go on about taste, ambiance and the like but the key and all you need to know is the absolute involvement of management and all staff to work on making your experience as pleasurable as they can make it. I suppose I do not need to say the words but here they are... We recommend this place highly and encourage you to try it. PS. The Mojitos are killer specially with their house rum

2.0 mi•Loyal Heights, Ballard, Phinney Ridge

Bar area. Wish there was seating here (8/12/25)

La Jefa, with chicken, $17.50 - 3.5 Stars

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Much larger dining room

Un Bien

4.7(1.6k reviews)

If you're ever in Seattle and need a quick but delicious bite to eat, you have to stop at Un Bien!…read more Me and my husband visited the city for 4 days and this sandwich was the best thing we ate hands down! We had the Caribbean roast. The bread, the meat, the onions omg all of it was amazing!

the steak sandwich is sooo good!! the grilled onions are huggge. sandwich gets messy with the…read moresauce. definitely get a drink. i think it's better to share since it's very heavy sandwich! street parking and outdoor seating!

Seating area

#1 Caribbean Roast

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The Caribbean

Bongos

4.6(1.6k reviews)

1.6 mi•Phinney Ridge

Love this place! Been going here for over a decade. Very tasty food and cool atmosphere.read more

Nice spot to hang while you eat or get food to go. Fantastic flavors! I got a Desi sandwich and it…read morewas very juicy and very savory! The food is very well made with premium ingredients. The meat was so tender too. Great selection to choose from, including the drinks. Would definitely return and would recommend to others. Note: parking can be a bit tricky.

Bongo bar

Desi Plate

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Caribbean island signs

El Parche Colombiano Restaurant

4.1(126 reviews)

1.8 mi

Lovely service and very cheerful, colorful ambiance. The food was well seasoned and so delicious!…read moreMy favorites were the fried sweet plantains, lulo juice, and picada. I highly recommend getting the picada if you're in a big group, lots to share! I will absolutely be coming back!

So delicious, service was wonderful! The plantains were my absolute favorite. The blood sausage was…read moresoft and comforting.

Inside of restaurant

Picada

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Inside of restaurant

Asadero Ballard

4.4(1.6k reviews)

2.9 mi•Ballard

Still the best steakhouse in Ballard, maybe all of Seattle?…read more Service is attentive and lots of little touches like fruit and mint for your water, and very knowledgeable about the meats and how to finish them on your cast iron plate. Who level is perfect, not quiet, but also not too loud. The tables and settings are warm and a good vibe.

Such a fun dinner at Asadero! We went all in on the steak and definitely did not leave hungry…read more We ordered both the filet mignon and New York strip, and both were fantastic--tender, juicy, beautifully seared, and served sizzling hot. The Papa Loca was also a must: basically a giant loaded baked potato topped with Wagyu carne asada, cheese, bacon, crema, and green onion. It's HUGE and ridiculously satisfying. I also loved the gorgeous purple-and-yellow butterfly cocktail--super pretty presentation and very refreshing. And somehow we still found room for the cheesecake, which was incredibly creamy and rich without being too heavy. Probably my favorite way to finish the meal. Service was great!

Interior

Cheese Cake

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Bone Marrow

Maria Luisa Empanadas

4.7(122 reviews)

2.8 mi•Ballard

This is a small store in a shared building space, although they do have some patio seating in front…read moreto increase their dining availability. Parking spaces are very limited in the lot, but street curb parking is available as well. Worker was very accommodating in answering our questions and promptly preparing our food. Very much enjoyed a mushroom and a spinach empanada ($7 each) with my wife. i would guess 2 to 3 would serve as a meal for one person. They do offer other items that are not empanadas on their menu, but not sure why you would stray from something so good that's not commonly available elsewhere.

I thought these Argentine-style Empanadas tasted amazing, especially the Chorizo which was…read moreliterally dripping in flavor. The garlicky oily dipping sauce added even more flavor to the savory empanadas and gave me dragon breath all day but it was so worth it! There is a good amount of seating here. I love the futbol decor and airiness of the place. There is some lot parking out front and street parking is also an option and where I found parking. The only downside to my experience coming here recently is how they forgot to include my ham & cheese empanada in the to go box that was nicely packaged and sealed so I couldn't check to see if it was there until I unpacked my order and found that it was not there. I didn't want to deal with the hassle of calling them to get a refund for it or drive back for it. Also, I don't feel like giving them one less star right now on this review because of it. I'm considering it this time as a natural human error and donation to this nice small business. Hopefully, they will be more careful and efficient my next visit because their product was very tasty and I do want go back there again soon to try more.

1.0 mi•Greenwood, Phinney Ridge

Front counter (4/17/24)

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Exterior (4/17/24)

Mendoza's Mexican Mercado

4.2(130 reviews)

Love this place! Located on 99 super close to Greenlake Park. Great store for all your Mexican food…read moreneeds and products. Nice hot sauce selection, dried peppers, beverages, pan dulce, and meats and cheeses. The store isn't very large and aisles are short and tight, but selves are well stocked and organized. There is also hot food in the back, like a small restaurant. The food is buffet style so you just walk up to the counter and let the server know what you want. I got a chili relleno with rice and beans. I also got some of their carnitas. The chili relleno was delicious and made in the traditional way. I really enjoyed eating that. Rice and beans were not the best that I had, but were decent. Their tamales are also very good. They are seasoned well and the masa is tender. I wish I had something positive to say about the carnitas, but I don't. That was my least favorite. They were very dry and almost crispy when I had them and lacked flavor. I might have come on a bad day for those. If you want cabeza, they have that there a part of the buffet as well. There is parking available on the south side of the building and in the back. The owner is super nice, friendly, and helpful. I was looking for a specific hot sauce for my sister and asked him about it. He didn't have the brand I was looking for, but recommended a similar one. I trusted his rec and bought it. My sister loves it and now she has a new favorite and wants more. Great place to support!

Nicest people around! Great service!…read more I went to Lina's tires to get my tires changed and walked right over and it's literally like a small piece of so much culture in here. I'm on a diet restriction so I just got the pollo tamale and OMG. Literally the best I've ever had and that's saying muchos. The guy helping me got me just filtered water too after I told him I have restrictions and can't drink all the amazing options they have. Honestly so worth finding parking to go here.

Lunch Time

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Casa Patrón

3.7(344 reviews)

2.0 mi•Roosevelt

I was shocked. We were just looking for a place to get out of the cold..... when all of a sudden,…read moreCasa Patron lit my fire! The hospitality & food was amazing! I ordered the Carne Asada plate. This was a "Happy Accident". Thank you Eric!! Your future Mayor, Derreck Smith.

Food was good and the live music was perfect to listen to.. Very friendly atmosphere to enjoy a…read morelate night meal with some friends.

The downstairs bar

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The upstairs bar

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Carlos B.

6 years ago

In terms of popular food in Seattle, Central America Cuisine is certainly not one of them. Hence, I'm glad el Patio is here to salvage the day, bringing in fans one bite at a time. There is no shortage of love I have for this place as it has routinely become one of my go-to spots for delicious food. For novices to the cuisine, a great way to start is with the most celebrated item: Salvadorian pupusas. Those delicious flatbreads are like arepas and stuffed with various ingredients including meat, cheese, beans, and sometimes all of the above (revuelta). The pupusas were served with a side of curtido and tomato sauce. I really liked the curtido, which is a Salvadoran/Honduran cabbage relish... it went really well with the pupusas. I've enjoyed all the ones I've tried and appreciate the custom fillings they will do for anyone (#masame). Without the pupusas stealing the shine, there is also picadas (meat platters), number of appetizer options (shout out to the molcajete and carne asada especial), soups, salads, and even Nachos and tacos. The latter seems a bit weird, but one has to answer to the gringo crowds I suppose. Taco Tuesday is a real thing. They have a bar, I drink salsa vida a popular beer in Honduras but they have other selections including Mexican beer. the the place is big and well clean, big mirrors and colorful decoration all around. Lastly, the service is great. I've appreciated group outings here before where the wait staff was excellent and attentive. In addition, I've also enjoyed fast delivery and quality packaging. Great phone manners and super good about keeping people in check during the pandemic. busy weekends / prime evenings. read more

Greg P.

9 years ago

MMmmmmmm, That was a wonderful experience. It all started out with a wonderful, helpful and very attentive wait staff all the way through the presentation and flavor of the food and finally being greeted by the new owner. I enjoy ethnic restaurants and El Patio (formerly Tropicos Breeze) was the best Latin-inspired restaurant I have been to. Thank you for a memorable meal. read more

Mike R.

2 years ago

I love this place. Terrific cental American food like molcajete, Carne asada, delicious chorizo. Nice selection of central American and Mexican beers. Always walk out happy, full, and cheery. read more

Sam F.

8 years ago

Nada que ver con trópicos...Compré 7 Baliadas y me cobraron $34.68. Demasiado caro. Casi 5 dólares cada una y no son originales. :(

Isaac V.

4 years ago

I don't recommend this restaurant, really duty inside and bad service Aditya new owners they don't care costumers, so

Gabriel G.

3 years ago

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Karina F.

4 years ago

Amazing service and the food was everything I expected and more!! Definitely coming back..

Bessy M.

5 years ago

Muy mal servicio al cliente! Meseras muy arrogantes ....

Kaleb F.

8 years ago

Alright price . Horrible serves and m'eh food.

Estefany R.

7 years ago

Amazing food taste great sweet staff.

El Patio - latin - Updated October 2026

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