The freshest ingredients money can buy. The ceviche variety is out of this world. Service is…read moreexcellent, Marcos Arellano knows what he is doing, he has a touch of excellence in preparation, flavor, color and texture. In my opinion the best cevicheria in Seattle, hands down. I have been there three times and I highly recommend it. Go visit him and order from a wide variety of ceviches that include salmon, halibut, shrimp and tuna. The place is inviting simple, and clean, can't go wrong!!!! 5 stars!!!!!

I love ceviche and this was wonderful - fresh and perfect blend of acid, salt and seasonings. I…read moretasted it at an event where the owner was sharing his story and will definitely make a point to visit their locations!

I live in Burien and was excited they were adding this location because I loved the other 2…read morerestaurants. It's not the same. Service is bad. Food is not as good. I ordered for pickup twice thinking the first was a fluke. I was disappointed again. Tallarin Verde tasted bad at this location.

New location. Fresh and clean decor. Same good food as…read moreusual. I always like to come here when I want a fresh and clean meal.

I visited your restaurant for the first time last week and wanted to share some feedback on my…read moreexperience. I ordered the caldo de costilla (sancocho trifásico), which tasted a bit different from other authentic Colombian sancochos I have had in the past. However, the tamales tolimenses and papas rellenas were excellent and very flavorful. Additionally, the restaurant was clean, and the service provided by your staff was outstanding.

Probably my favorite restaurant in White Center. It's hard to find a Colombian restaurant in…read moreSeattle and this one did not disappoint! We ordered 3 dishes: Sancocho, Papa Rellenas & Tamale. First comes papa rellenas, they were huge! It came with 3 and it was piping hot. The filling to potatoes ratio was perfect. The filling itself was very flavorful. Next came the sancocho. The temperature of the broth could use a little more stove time. However, the soup itself was loaded with flavor. It came with all 3 meats: beef rib, chicken drum stick & pork. It was delicious. Lastly, was the gigantic tamale wrapped in banana leaf. This was the 1st time ive had it with rice in it. This has the be the most tastiest tamale ive ever had In my life. Like I said, Colombian restaurants are hard to find in Seattle and this one reminded me of the time I was in Cartegena. Im definitely going back!

First time trying a pambazo and I was blown away! I found Recetas De Abuelita at an Event…read moreCelebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at the Armory. There were quite a few stands to choose from but no other stand had anything like it so I knew this was a must try item of the day. It was! This was the ultimate breakfast sandwich. I've learned it's made with pambazo bread that's dipped in a red guajillo pepper sauce and fried. Mine had chorizo and was sooo dang good. Definitely turned some heads eating this sandwich and you'll want to try it for yourself!

The Small food stand next to the Beacon Hill Light Rail turned restaurant!! (New Location: 3007…read moreBeacon Ave S, Seattle, Washington 98108). Congratulations on your grand opening! Recetas de Abuelita & Outsider Pizza is a family-run business located in the heart of Beacon Hill. Upon entering the restaurant, you are immediately greeted by kind hosts :) On the Recetas de Abuelita side, They have an extensive menu from Enchiladas de Mole, Gorditas, Sopes, Tacos and so much more! Or if you're feeling like grabbing some pizza, Outsider Pizza has your traditional pizza flavors (pepperoni, Hawaiian, cheese, margherita), as well as Asada and Al Pastor Pizza! On this visit, I tried the Enchiladas de Mole. This dish is served along with rice and beans, enchiladas are topped off with lettuce, onions and cotija cheese. Very delicious, the mole is a blend of sweet and spicy. Would definitely come back and order the enchiladas again. As well as try the rest of the menu!

Haven't been here in years and decided to try it again. I'm not sure if it is ran by the same…read moreindividuals as before but everything was sooooo good. The cocktails were homemade, with great flavor and effort. Fantastic flavorful seafood, perfectly cooked. Restaurant was clean, ambiance was great. The service was fantastic as well. Definitely will be back. :o

This is a solid place. I have been here a few times and tried out different things…read more The boils are the best thing they have IMO. The cost is fair and flavors are good. My biggest issue, is how well the seafood is cleaned. During my last visit, I noticed that non of the shrimp was cleaned. That grossed me out. If I went again, would avoid getting that. I recently had the catfish poboy. It was just okay. It looked better than it tasted. I can't put my finger on why it wasn't that great, but it was just very "meh". The fries were really good though. Services is okay. They always seem to struggle with service, regardless of how busy the place is. But they are nice. Ambience is what you'd expect at a place like this. Nothing spectacular, but not dirty. I would love if they had a better ventilation system. The friend smells and spices are extremely strong! Overall, a solid restaurant, but if you're looking for a place with high quality seafood, may want to find another spot.

The missus and I popped in on a rainy Sunday afternoon, after the lunch rush (or before the dinner…read morerush?). The missus was craving either Thai or Vietnamese food, and, Bua 9 was exactly the kind of discovery you want to stumble onto when you're hungry, and it's a cold lazy day (in general). We had the whole place to ourselves, which felt like a private dining experience we didn't pay extra for. The steady flow of delivery bags going out the door explained everything - the locals (or people on UberEats/DoorDash) clearly already know about this place, they just prefer to eat it from their couch. Smart, honestly, but you'd miss the vibe: warm beige walls, white orchids on the windowsill, plants clustered near the counter, a Paris cityscape on one wall and what looked like an aerial photo of an Asian city on another, and a small Thai spirit house hanging overhead. And then Studio Ghibli music came through the speakers and I immediately relaxed in a way that was slightly embarrassing. It's that kind of place. (Worth noting: it doubles as a sushi restaurant. There's a QR code on every table for "Bua 9 Thai & Sushi." We didn't test that side this visit, but it's on the list.) We ordered three dishes. The panang curry with pork ($20.99, 3 out of 5 on the spice scale - minimum is 2, for reference) was rich and fragrant in that deeply coconut-forward way that makes panang so distinct from every other Thai curry. The pork was tender, the wilted greens added contrast, and the jasmine rice soaked up every last drop of the sauce. This is a dish that gets better with every spoonful - you start thinking "this is good" and end the bowl thinking "I need to come back for this specifically." The boat noodles ($18.99) were the dark horse. The broth was dark, complex, and delicious in the best possible way - the kind that tastes like it's been simmering for a LONG time. The noodle portion was ENORMOUS (I ended up finishing the missus's noodle overflow after she made a very deliberate decision to just... drink the rest of the broth. Straight from the bowl. Because it was that good and she had zero regrets about it). That's a five-star endorsement if I've ever seen one. The mango sticky rice ($10.95) was almost an afterthought, but it absolutely shouldn't have been. Generous portion, thick coconut cream both soaked in and drizzled on top, fresh mango that was ripe and sweet with just enough tang. Here's the bit that made us laugh: we'd just bought a bag of mangos at Costco, so we saved some of the sticky rice to take home for a round two. Sticky rice + fresh Costco mango back home? Highly recommend that meta-experience. Total came to $56.30 after tax (before tip) for two people, completely full. On the way back to the car (parked behind on the street), the missus turned to me and said this was "a good meal for a reasonable price" - and that's about as high a commendation as you're going to get from her, so there you have it. Parking is street-only (front and back), limited spots. One bathroom at the back. Bua 9 is the kind of neighbourhood spot that doesn't need to announce itself. It just quietly makes excellent boat noodles while Spirited Away plays in the background - and if you wander in on a rainy Sunday afternoon with a trunk full of Costco mangos, you might just leave with sticky rice for the road.

Placed a pick-up order for two and left disappointed. My wife's medium-spice green curry with extra…read moreveggies was fine, but my pineapple fried rice really missed the mark. Even after paying extra for extra pineapple, I only got six tiny tidbit pieces. The rice itself was mushy, with no fried texture or crispy edges, and "medium spice" had no heat at all. I also added beef, came with thin dry flavorless strips. There was an up charge for this as well. The highlights were the Thai teas and spring rolls--crispy, hot, and flavorful. But at $90 for a homey/hole-in-the-wall style spot, the quality just didn't match the price. Buyer beware.

Finally a Guatemalan restaurant in the area! This took over the original spot for Dong Thap…read moreVietnamese restaurant. Serving up lots of Guatemalan classics like pepian de gallina and shuco. I really like the Guatemalan version of chile relleno here that stuffs the chile with Piccadillo instead of cheese. Churasco Chapin is a good choice to sample lots of different grilled meats but my favorite is the Guatemalan longaniza which has a nice herby taste. Luckily you can also buy the longaniza uncooked to take home to stock your fridge. I recommend air frying or grilling them up. The corner of the place has some Guatemalan essentials like spices, refried beans, snacks and the aforementioned refridgerated longaniza as well homemade queso fresco. The menu is all in Spanish but they all the items have very nice pictures to reference.

It was my first time trying Guatamalan food. It exceeded my expectations. The fried chicken is some…read moreof the best in Seattle. They have both Guatamalan and Mexican dishes. The tortillas are handmade, always a plus. Will return to try rest of menu.

Found this restaurant on Yelp. Ordered a chorizo wet burrito and my wife ordered a tamal plate…read more Food was excellent. Chorizo was flavorful and the beans and rice were tasty. I'd recommend this place to anyone looking for authentic Mexican food.

Cafetal Quilombo was a vibe. The pupusa was packed with beans and cheese, nice and hearty. The…read moreenchiladas had a salsa verde on top that was very nice, bright and flavorful without overpowering everything. Tamale was solid too. Washed it all down with an Agua de Jamaica and a horchata, and that horchata was excellent. This is the kind of spot where the food feels homemade because it is. Genuine flavors, genuine spot. Go support.