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    La Chingona

    4.6 (248 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
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    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Steak a la Mexicana
    Holly Z.

    Always love a women owned restaurant! There was a long queue but the wait was still reasonable. You ordered your food and paid then they will assign you the available table. Love the workers there. Very hard working people Tres Leche French Toast - 3/5 Three slices of Macrina Cinnamon Brioche, topped with vanilla ice cream, strawberry puree, fresh sliced strawberries and blueberries. Drizzled with condensed milk, whipped cream and powdered sugar. Served with a side of 3 leches. I really didn't like the strawberry puree that much, I'd suggest you to have it on the side instead. And this is really a normal french toast and the it's not soaked in leche. The leche is on the side. Steak a la Mexicana - 4/5 Grilled skirt steak with potatoes sautéed in ranchera salsa, side of rice and beans garnished with avocado and queso panela, and corn tortillas. The portion size was a bit smaller than i anticipated but the taste was amazing! The mimosas was such a great deal and tasty! Especially the guava flavors! Street parking was rough on the weekend so do come early. They do have a parking lot but it's extremely small.

    chips and salsa/guacamole
    Joy P.

    great place, fun decor, lots of menu options for meat eaters, pescatarians and vegetarians. as a vegetarian, i especially appreciated being told that the rice has chicken stock. we had a table of four, ordered different kinds of margaritas, chips and salsas and main dishes. quantity per order was reasonable for the price. the food was good but it didn't WOW me; i cook a lot of latin american foods and have lived in south america and traveled extensively throughout the spanish speaking world (including different parts of mexico) so i'm particularly picky. this is not to say the food was bad...it wasn't! the service was good and the people working obviously care a lot about the customer experience and the overall quality of the food. this is a solid choice for mexican food in west seattle.

    Eileen H.

    La Chingona is THE spot for fish tacos. The fish portions are huge and the breading is crispy and perfectly holds the fish together. The texture is light, but the flavor is so tasty - everything you want a fish taco to be! I'm stuffed after 2 fish tacos. On the other hand, the tacos and burritos are just okay. I don't like that they include chunks of potatoes in both. The potatoes just overwhelm the flavor of anything else, and make the the tacos/burritos too heavy and filling. Their parking lot is on a huge hill with angled one way in parking. We have never tried parking in the lot, because street parking is way easier and there always seems to be street parking available. Service is always friendly and the decor is fun. The volume tends to be on the louder side with their music and being generally busy. They have plenty of options for both indoor, outdoor, and bar seating.

    Wet burrito
    Jay S.

    I went to my friend BD brunch last Sunday. I got tamale. We shared Mexican corn on the cobs and pandulce (sweet bread). The pork tamale was good and moist. The salsa added spicy flavor. I really enjoyed corn on the cobs. The sweet bread was okay, little dry for me. My friends like their foods. Everything tastes good. The burrito was big. The service was good. The inside restaurant was full of painting and art works. They even have art for sales in the bathroom. There is small parking lot and street parking.

    Julia K.

    What a spot! This restaurant has been on my list for the longest time and let me tell you, it didn't disappoint at all! Highly recommend: - Mexican coffee - wet breakfast burrito The service was amazing. We were a pretty big group and they were so kind and helpful because we didn't had a reservation. So welcoming. Will definitely come back!

    Churro ice cream
    Laura P.

    Came here for the first time and love the decor, so much color! I got the special which was one taco with beans and rice- the rice was a little dry. The beans were very good though. The taco was very filling but I don't think it was worth what I paid. I will say the mango aqua was delicious!! We did get dessert and was very good!! Churro ice cream!! The service was ok. They were all very nice. Just wish that there was salsas, salt and seasonings were all at the table and not have to ask for them since it's an order first and then sit.

    Steak and eggs
    Ang F.

    Pro-tip: Arrive when they open, otherwise you may have a wait. Such a fun spot! Traveling from Texas, Mexican cuisine was far from the mind when looking for a spot to eat in Seattle. We were swayed by our Airbnb host who claimed La Chingona is "out of this world". He was right! The experience, and food, did not disappoint! Cafe en Olla to start, or if you order horchata instead it comes in a large mason jar, followed by a freshly squeezed juice. I tried the orange and carrot! So good. While dishes are expensive (we spent $75 for two adults), they are filling dishes. The steak and eggs had everything you needed (I could've done without the added cost of mole, but I wanted to try it), and the burrito was enjoyed with the different sauces. I will certainly want to try their baked goods during our next visit.

    Shrimp and fish Taco  Pescado (Fish Baja Style)
    Nikol P.

    I always say California [Bay Area] has the best Mexican food, so it's hard to compare -- but this place hits the mark in every way. Seattle, your shrimp is amazing! Everything here is made fresh, and every bite was incredible. I highly recommend the shrimp and fish tacos, and the Michelada was hands-down the best I've ever had. We stayed in Seattle for four days and came here three times -- we even had to come back for brunch! This place is an absolute MUST. As for the service, it couldn't have been better -- everyone was welcoming, had great recommendations, and made us feel like part of yet another unforgettable experience with incredible food.

    Quisada pork

    Excellent food and warm, inviting atmosphere. The beans were delicious! Service was excellent as well.

    Anh L.

    First time here for brunch and it did not disappoint. We came on a Sunday around 12pm. Street parking. The lot parking is tight. There's outdoor and indoor seating. I think it'll be really nice to sit outside once the weather is warmer. We ordered and picked our seat. I loved the ambiance. Festive, colorful, bright, and the staff was great and attentive to go with all of this. I got the pozole. Best I've ever eaten. So good. So filling. My partner got the French toast breakfast and it was so good. The French toast was amazing. Coffee was also good.

    Tacos! Fish, shrimp, lengua, and campechano. Fish and shrimp were AMAZING.
    Chelsea R.

    The flavors of the food here are amazing! The interior is so nice, inviting, and fun. Hubby and I got here at about 5pm on a Saturday and we got a seat in the bar right away. But I will say by 5:30 we noticed people standing outside and waiting for seats. So there's that. Parking. Parking is tight. They do have a parking lot, but if you're not used to Seattle hills and tight ass parking, then the parking lot might be intimidating. Getting in is easy. But think "getting out". I suck at driving so my husband got in and out with no issues...but yeah. If you're weird about parking like me...you might want to scope it out first via google maps or something. Cool cool, back to food. The drinks here are SO good! We got the Spicy Cucumber and the Mezcal Watermelita. Both were good, but wow the mezcal watermelon one was AWESOME. I typically think Mezcal tastes like burnt rubber...but this drink was done SO well! Very good. But make sure you like Mezcal before ordering. Because yes, there's still that burnt rubber taste to it. For food-I got 4 tacos. My tacos were BOMBBBB. Hands down. So good. Hubby got the Carne Asada. And like any protein hungry male ordering Carne Asada would probably say...I need more meat. So the Care Asada was good...just always wish there were/was more protein to it. But that's all places, not just here. We finished with the churros and ice cream and these were the best churros I've ever had. Even compared to the churros you get off the streets of Cozumel. I also got a big horchata. Oh man. This is the first horchata I've ever had (I've had Rumchata-yum) and this was GREAT! Very happy I was able to try authentic horchata. 10/10 we would come back AND this is a place I would take my in-lawns (who retired in Cozumel) here. We had such a great time!

    Tracy A.

    We've been many times since my first review almost a year ago, and this place has stolen my heart. The food is good whether it's the brunch or dinner, so morning, noon, or night. This place is also a fiesta. The ambiance is enchanting, and they add additional decoration for times like Valentine's or other holidays. Dia De Los Muertos is such a party, that we went in the morning for brunch and and the evening for dinner. You might encounter singers at brunch or Mariachi or event Aztecan dancers were there with a performance outside. The staff is very nice, but it's more than that. They are dedicated to the experience and making it right and making it nice. This place is alive with corazon and alma.

    Mango agua fresca
    Sarah J.

    This is a fun and festive restaurant with good food! I got their chicken wet burrito and mango agua Fresca. The agua Fresca was pretty good and a huge portion as well! The wet burrito was just ok. I've been to their Bellevue food truck location and honestly that one is way better in service, quality food, and flavor! The service here was ok. They didn't attend to the tables much. Also, I took my leftover food to-go and their salsa's to go with the food are a must so I asked if I could get some to-go for my leftovers and they said they charge for it.

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