Went back to Maiz Molino recently on a Sunday night for dinner w/ friends. I was disappointed to see that the menu has changed a lot (and not just seasonally, but just a completely different menu) since the last time I visited (maybe a year ago or so). Before it seemed like Maiz Molino was focusing on elevated, unique Mexican dishes (shown in the pics in my prior review such as short rib, and other sort of "fusion" dishes, and more seafood focused, etc.) Now, the menu seems way more generic and casual like enchiladas, tacos, quesadillas, tamales, etc. just offered w/ different proteins. They are still focusing on maiz but just a bit more generic in the preparation and offerings. Also, they had 2 separate menus which was a bit confusing. One is a generic all day menu and then another menu had brunch and dinner on it. It was around 5:30 p.m. but they were out of a particular steak dish that we were interested in. Service was friendly. We had enchiladas, a dip sampler (for appetizer) and Tlacoyos. Everything was fine but nothing really stood out, sadly. It wasn't very busy while we were there, so hoping that they are doing ok as a business. I would love to come back if they brought back the old menu w/ things that you cannot really find elsewhere, including the great cocktail menu and desserts that were offered previously. read more

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This place WOW-ed me. My fiance and I didn't make reservations the day before Valentine's Day and thought we would just try our luck. So many of our regular spots had lines out the door, which was no surprise, but we ended up getting a table here. Figured Mexican food is hard to mess up. Started with drinks- THE BEST MARGARITA I HAVE EVER HAD. It was perfectly balanced, fresh, just perfect to me. My fiance got a horchata and loved it too. They have an option where you can try ALL of their dips for $20, which I couldn't resist. It was so fun, they had like 9 different ones! I got the shrimp tacos and they were so flavorful that I almost gasped. The creamy sauce, crunchy veggie toppers, smooth avocado, and perfectly cooked shrimp...just wow. I will be dreaming about this dish for years to come. I am a pescatarian and gluten free and there were TONS of options for me. They mostly use corn for everything, not flour. The staff was gracious and kind. They seemed a little understaffed but truly made the most of it and made every table feel attended to and special, which was so lovely. Really cool vibe- lots of art and special touches. A really cool place that I can't wait to recommend to friends. read more

What a cute restaurant! Stepping inside takes me back to Mexico. Such vibrant colors and decor. The staff were super nice and helpful being that it was our first time. The portions are huge here. We ordered the chilaquiles with duck and pozole for brunch. They also served their regular lunch menu at brunch too. Everything was very tasty and the pozole was full of meat too. The only thing I wasn't a fan of was the cafe de olla. It would be a good choice for anyone who likes their coffee on the sweeter side with a strong cinnamon flavor. read more

Maiz Molino - Chilaquiles with duck - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Went to Maiz Molino for lunch with a party of six and had a great experience! It's a walk up to the counter and order situation, but also has nice seating. I ordered the tacos, which comes with three. I chose carnitas, bistec, and chicken. All were delicious and tasted fresh and flavorful. It came with rice, beans, and some sauce. Great lunch spot. Though the food came out pretty slow, I think it was just understaffed. read more

Maiz Molino - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Service is TOP NOTCH. Gentleman working here when I had reservations this past 09/20 @5:15OM literally was smiling the entire time. They were busy. Ambiance is GORGEOUS. They took their time planning the decor. Food was ok. Prices are a tad high for the food amount. read more

Maiz Molino - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

What a great place to get Mexican food that specializes in mole. Their duck confit one was amazing! So many great flavors. The halibut dish was out of this world, I really love the plantains! The flan cheesecake was so unique I could eat two of them! Overall, super friendly service and great atmosphere, I highly recommend and it would come back. read more

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Came here with a friend this past Saturday for brunch. First of all the space is very cool the bar is covered in ceramic tiles and each is a different design. It's bright and cheerful. We both had dinner planes later and were looking around at what people were ordering and realized the portions were very generous and we didn't think we could finish one by ourselves we barely finished what we ordered and we had split an entree. We split the Asada Chilaquiles Rojo. Which was delicious we like how the chips were a little firmer. I had a Jamaica to drink and my friend had an iced horchata latte we enjoyed those as well. Service was friendly and helpful. Definitely would love to try more of the menu read more

Maiz Molino - Asada Chilaquiles Rojo - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I got food poisoning within eight hours of eating dinner here in the middle of the night. It was just virulent. I was the only person at my table who ate the Molay so it could've been that of course there's always a possibility. I got food poisoning elsewhere, but That was my last meal before I got sick. I did not like the house made tortillas even though they were made fresh and in house. They tasted very bland and on appetizing to me. Really overall, this place was a big disappointment. The atmosphere and service were fine. read more

Maiz Molino - The suspect mole on the left. - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I appreciate that they offer reservations because I have come here before and it was busy. Today I had one but it wasn't needed on this Saturday at lunch time. We were the only ones there and were tended to very quickly and nicely. The food came out warm and yummy. Their brunch and lunch menu had so many delicious options it was hard to choose but we were satisfied with our choices. The horchata latte was good as well and a nice addition to our brunch tasting. I highly recommend coming here, the ambiance was quiet but I imagine it can get quite loud at some point when it's busier read more

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I love the original Maiz location in the market, but the vibe at this one is just....sterile. Prices are high and the menu is upscale, but it was kind of terrible for a date night. The lights were really bright, and though we were the only customers there on a Friday evening, the server didn't want to spend any time explaining things to us. This would be fine if the menu were in English, but it was mostly not in English, and many of the items were kind of uncommon. This led to us spending a lot of time on our phones trying to look things up. Even with the translations, the menu items aren't described very well on the menu, so it's hard to know what everything comes with. Maybe this place is better for lunch or brunch, but I definitely wouldn't recommend it for dinner. I will say the food is fantastic, so if that's your only priority, it's definitely worth a try. We had mole and lengua and a few other things, and everything was delicious and made with great ingredients. read more

Went for Valentine's Day and got free mimosas! The food was amazing, very flavorful and good portions (enough to share if you aren't super hungry). The decor was super colorful an authentic giving a fun cultural vibe. We sat at the bar and servers were very funny and engaging which made the time enjoyable. read more

Maiz Molino - Birria brunch plate and the chilaquilies rojo with skirt steak - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Friendly service! Was greeted with smiles and suggestions when I didn't know what to order. Restaurant is beautifully decorated. Can't wait to be back! read more

Maiz Molino - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Maiz Molino is flavor to the max! We went for brunch and got the chilaquiles, carne Asada eggs, pozole, quesadillas, and horchata latte. Every dish was delicious. My 17 year old son said this was the best Mexican food he's ever had(he ordered the quesadillas). Their salsas were really good too. Friendly service. We are definitely returning. read more

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Maiz has some great dishes. I've come a couple times and my favorite is always the Elote Risotto (w/ shrimp added). It's super creamy and flavorful. I've also enjoyed the Short Rib, I like how it falls off the bone. They have a cool menu and great decor w/ ceramic tiles and a lot of character. read more

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Wonderful dinner at Maiz on a Thursday evening. We were the first ones here at 5, more folks came in around the time we left 6:10~ I ordered the trio tacos - carnitas, pastor & chicken and requested spicy salsa (it was good!) My husband ordered the Carne Asada plate and it was to his liking with spicy pepper, pickled bits, pico de gallo, sausage and salsa. It also came with some fresh tortillas. You can really taste the freshness and authenticity of their food at Maiz. The service was exceptional. Very attentive and patient. Food came out at a good time, 15 mins. We admired the decor and tile work done in the space. Really enjoyed date night dinner here and would highly recommend! read more

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Super nice staff! Super good food! Can't ask for more. Got two items and they were both excellent! Super tasty! It was nice eating here because I'm from California, and I've been missing the Mexican food over there. It's downtown, so you could park at the Amazon building on the weekends for free. read more

Maiz Molino - Las Gorditas - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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i really enjoyed my meal here, and i appreciate that they are open fairly late! came around 8:30 on saturday, and there were a few tables open. they have bar seating too if you're interested in that. their menu has something for everyone, some small plates/shareables, entrees, desserts, and drinks. we got the sampler ($20) that comes with small helpings of each salsa/dip. really enjoyed the green salsa, it was bright and tangy, not too spicy. the pico de gallo salsa was as expected, nothing too unique, the refried beans were smooth and flavorful. the pickles were crisp and tart. beware of that pepper though, it's very very spicy, and seasoned very well. i think the stand out of this meal for me was the beef tongue (lengua) tacos! wow!!! it was so tender and tasted so good, and pairs very well with the green salsa it comes with. i would order 2 orders for myself next time. we also got the chicken mole. it definitely has that chocolate-y sweet taste to it. comes with rice and beans but because we came late they were out of rice, so we got the option to sub with veggies or more beans. overall a fantastic meal, with fantastic flavors, a bit pricey but i dont mind because it's so good. read more

Maiz Molino - salsa/dip sampler - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Walking to the Space Needle and Glass Museum and stopped here for lunch. The pozole was amazing. The flavors were deep and rich. The meat was very tender and fell apart in my mouth. Amazing food. read more

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My wife and I chose this restaurant for Valentine's Day and her birthday dinner, and it ended up being the worst restaurant experience we've ever had. I've never written a review like this before, but this experience left us feeling like we had to. We arrived at 8:30 PM and were seated promptly. For Valentine's Day, they were offering a prix fixe menu (~$82-$84 per person, 5-6 courses). We politely asked if we could order from the regular menu instead. Our server hesitated and made us feel uncomfortable for not choosing the Valentine's menu. From that moment on, the service noticeably shifted, and we honestly felt like we were deprioritized for not ordering the more expensive option. Before we even ordered food, we were asked at least three separate times if we wanted drinks other than water, which started to feel pushy and uncomfortable. It took ~15 minutes just to place our order. I ordered a margarita, and my wife ordered water. After that, we were essentially forgotten. No check-ins, no refills, no communication. We sat watching servers walk around and talk while we waited. During this long wait: * We noticed a couple who were seated shortly after us leave the restaurant without ever ordering. * We also watched multiple couples who arrived after us receive their appetizers and entrées well before we did. They had ordered from the Valentine's menu, which made it feel like we were being given less attention for ordering from the regular menu. By 9:45 PM (over an hour later) we still had no food. We flagged down our server and told him we wanted to cancel our order and leave because the wait was unacceptable and we were extremely unhappy. He said he would check on the kitchen, came back, and claimed the food was "ready to come out." I told him clearly: If it is ready right now, we will stay. If not, we're leaving. The food came out shortly after, and it was not worth the wait in the slightest. My wife's tacos and my chilaquiles were terrible. The meat in both dishes had a rubbery texture that was difficult to chew, and my chips were soggy and limp. After waiting over an hour, the food felt rushed, poorly prepared, and honestly inedible. To make matters worse: * We never received water refills until the food arrived. * No one checked on us during the long wait. * We could visibly see servers talking and looking toward our table, which made the experience even more uncomfortable. * The margarita we were charged full price for tasted like overly sweet Sprite with little to no alcohol. We told the server we were very unhappy and wanted to leave. To his credit, he comped the meals, but we were still charged for the drink. We left around 9:50 PM, frustrated and disappointed that our Valentine's Day and birthday dinner was completely ruined. We even took the boxed leftovers with us thinking we might try to salvage the meal later, but we ended up throwing the food away in the first trash bin we found because we simply weren't looking forward to eating it. We walked back to our hotel (no car), and by the time we got there it was too late to find another dinner option. This restaurant didn't just disappoint us, it ruined our entire evening. We've never written a review like this before, but this experience was too bad to ignore. Diners should not feel penalized for ordering from the regular menu, and the level of service and food quality we experienced was unacceptable from start to finish. We will not be returning. read more

Delicious food, friendly service, and fun atmosphere for dinner! Came on a Sunday night. Made reservations in advance for 2 people at 7:30pm. Restaurant had only a few tables busy when we arrived but by the middle of our meal it was packed with people. With lots of people and semi-loud music, it's on the noisy side, but still a great spot to enjoy dinner. Bathrooms were clean. Food: + cucumber lime agua fresca - very refreshing and really enjoyed with our meal + Duck mole chalupa - mole sauce was very flavorful and tasty, duck was tender. We really liked this appetizer! + Molino's Asado - also nicely executed. The meat was tender and was on top of a bed of bean puree with salsa and green sauce. Everything was flavorful and the tortillas made a nice addition to the entree. + Elote Risotto - not as protein hearty but had a nice flavor and texture. There was a red oil on it that had a nice kick. + Dessert - flan - a great way to end our meal. Overall, we really enjoyed the food here. In our opinion, the price is a little high for the portion, but the meal was tasty and service was great, so we would be happy to come back again to try their other items or to check out their lunch options. read more

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Fine dining Mexican dishes in a casual, colorful setting. Friendly, attentive service and fresh takes on all the classics. Recommend the short rib, elote risotto, ceviche tostada, and affogato - enjoy! read more

I walked past this restaurant a few times and was curious because of the super cute and bright interior. The restaurant has very modern decoration with lots of colourful tiles. Noise level is moderate with no loud music. There is a long table that works for big group, but otherwise there aren't a lot of tables so you should get a reservation in case it gets busy. Our group of 3 had no problem with getting seated during dinner time. I got the taco plates with 3 tacos: steak rancheros, chicken and pork. They come with rice and beans as well. Mine comes with a green sauce and my friend with the exact same taco plate order comes with a spicy red sauce. It was very delicious! I'm usually not a big fan of beans but I love the beans that came with the dish. Taco filling has lots of meat. Both green and red sauces were great. I also tried the chips and salsa, it tastes good and crunchy. Service: when we first got seated, the staff did not bring us a menu so we were a little confused. They brought us a physical menu after about 5 minutes. We were given a dinner menu but the drinks and the taco plates were not on it. I ended up finding their drink menu on their websites. We found out about the taco plate after my friend asked the staff, and the staff pointed him to a little sign at the counter. I was confused because the menu were all over the place. This did not affect my experience a lot but I think they could do a better job on the menu. The rest of the service was fine. Parking: street parking is not hard to find. Overall I love the decorations and the food, would totally come back! read more

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Stopped in for lunch after visiting the space needle. Everyone in my party loved the food here and we all agreed the ceviche was very fresh! read more

Maiz Molino - Ceviche Tostada - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Holy buckets! This place will transcend your tastebuds. Came in after seeing all the praise. It was 6pm on a Saturday and we got a table right away. The service was amazing from the get-go. Our server, Mac, gave us some really good recs and the run down of the restaurant. Their whole thing is they hand make the tortillas from corn straight from Mexico! We got the Tlacoyos and Enchiladas. Wow the Tlacoyos are like a Mexican samosa made from tortillas! There's a deliciousy layer of cheese on the bottom topped with your fave protein. Enchiladas were the best enchiladas we ever had. Both had a good amount of spice in them. Both dishes around $16 dollars. Lots of Day of the Dead decor and funny tiles to look at. A really solid experience. read more

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Food was super salty! For this type of Mexican food I'd rather make it myself! I was definitely dissatisfied the tortillas were hard and potatoes looked like they been in a fridge for a while! read more

Maiz Molino - Potatoes were not fresh! - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

4.5 stars. Came for Sunday for brunch. Beautiful, southwest themed interior. Staff explained that their specialty is their homemade maiz tortillas, which are excellent and chewy. Asada Chilaquiles Rojos ($24) Huarachitos Divorciadas ($18) Food arrived quickly, and everything was zingy, fresh, and flavorful. Beautiful presentation too. Attentive staff. read more

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Fusion fast food, ambience. I have passed this place couple of times and wouldn't have guessed this place as Mexican based on the ambience We had to utilize Google Photos and the Doordash menu to make sense of the somewhat complicated menu. Ordered a Taco Plate (three tacos plus rice and beans). I didn't enjoy this eatery; perhaps it was a fusion or an attempt to take a new approach from traditional Mexican food. The dish was quite tasteless. The service was pretty good though. The staff was helpful and friendly and very patient in explaining the various alternatives available, including lunch options read more

Would you like to try authentic Mexican food? Tadah! This is the place to be. Maíz molino and Maíz (at Pike Place) share the same menu, the same taste, the only difference is that Molino is more spacious and has more tables to accommodate more guests. Molino Maíz is located a couple of blocks away from the Amazon Spheres, so most of the diners are people who work at amazon. Great ambience, Latin music, large tables for large groups. They also serve alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages. Take a look to the murals and detailed tiles. Nicely done, nicely done! Any item is delicious: gorditas, tamales, chilaquiles. Also esquites (corn) In a cold day try their coffee PS: they do have restrooms here at Molino, whereas Maiz at like Place don't . read more

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Very friendly staff and food came out very quickly! Food was delicious, would come back here again. read more

Maiz Molino - Huarache Plate - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Food was mid, I'm used to going to Mexican restaurants and getting big portions, this place definitely has smaller portions. Service was friendly but did take a while to get their attention. Place was clean and music was alright. This may be personal preference - horchata was too milky and heavy on the cinnamon. I got the carne asada - it was a bit too oily and the oil drenched into the beans. Nopales are canned. read more

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Honored to be Maiz's first review for its newest location. Our experience was nothing short of aMAIZing (thanking my doorman for the perfect pun). Drinks: Whitexican - Think espresso martini with mezcal ... yumm Veneno - just refreshing and perfect Food: All of their corn (Maiz) is incredibly tasty (chips, tostadas, tortillas) so be sure to get dishes that come with some sort of Maiz! What I've tried so far (will update accordingly): - Carne asada is unreal and totally a must get ... comes with their perfect tortillas - Duck tostada is a beautifully presented duck, mole, and white sauce served on a cloud (I mean a tostada) - Elote risotto put such a unique spin on Mexican corn. Added this to my carne asada tacos to elevate that dish even more. But it's also delish alone. - Duck chilaquiles (brunch) - omfg these were dope - Tamales (lunch) - moist and perfection. Literally one of my favorites ever. Decor: It's absolutely gorgeous inside. Colorful, fun, and just an overall welcoming place. Everything from the walls, to plant pots, to plates, and signage are all vibrant and joyous. Service: You will likely come in here having a lot of questions. Everyone was so sweet and ready to help help describe everything to guide in your critical decision making process. While I was lucky to get in on the soft opening, I have multiple other reservations booked that I will be utilized to work my way through that menu! Thanks again Maiz team. read more

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The first time I came here I was with a tour group led by a local sous chef and he said this was one of his favorite places. We'd been starving ourselves before we started the tour and this was the first location, so everything tasted delicious before we rushed out the door to hit the next locale. We returned a couple of days ago to sit down and have a meal without the rush and this time, it was just okay. We got tamales, which is the food we got during the tour and we remembered it being better than it was this time around. We got lucky too because we got the last tamale of the night. We tried the flan and the arroz con leche. The flan was a little too cakey and less creamy. My sister, who had never had arroz con leche, said it was refreshing. The poor guy who served us was working the place all by himself, so even though it was a slow night, he was flustered trying to fire out food while also going to each table to take orders. When a guy is having to work alone, the restaurant should allow him to take orders at the cash register and he should be able to call out table numbers so people can pick up, so he doesn't have to run back and forth between the kitchen and the tables. That's not his fault, so help the guy out, management. He was nice and we made sure to tell him everything we wanted up front so he didn't have to return after he brought out the food. In spite of all of that, we enjoyed the chill, not too busy vibe. read more

Originally from Mexico but have lived overseas for 23 years. My family and I love food and most of our international trips to other countries is to explore other cultures and the gastronomy. Any way, food is an important aspect of our lives. Our experience at Maiz Molino was phenomenal! One of the best authentic Mexican breakfast, great flavors, textures, quality ingredients, service, etc. You will not be disappointed. Just keep in mind portions are big. Shoutout to our server Mac and chef Angelica! read more

Best tacos I've had in Seattle for a LONG TIME. Hooked! Pastor is my fav. Rancheros and carnitas are incredible as well. read more

Maiz Molino - Tacos. - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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We loved our meal here. The server was super friendly and helpful :) we all really enjoyed our food and it was almost too much to finished but we were famished after a day of walking around dt. This is more authentic Mexican food than you might be used to be I absolutely love the fresh tortillas and corn based dishes. They said that Their dishes aren't from one part of Mexico but a combination of all the different regions. I really enjoyed the catch of the day and the margarita and guac. Guys thought their carne asada was pretty good and mom liked the mole too! Would love to come back and try more items, the interior is bright clean festive and still modern. The meal for dinner was a bit pricey, with apps & one drink each we spent around $60 pp with tax and tip. Would definitely come again for something smaller or to try the brunch. Great staff , lovely food and atmosphere. read more

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Service was fantastic and my food was really good. Lots of flavor and good sauce and a great variety of colors and items. read more

Maiz Molino - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Stopped by here for a drink and quick bite and was not let down. Small establishment that is packed with character, attitude, and color. I recommend any of their cocktails or mixed drinks. The service was awesome and the restaurant staff took care of us. read more

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My family and I stopped in Maiz Molino yesterday after being turned away from another eatery that didn't have any openings and I must say....what a perfect blessing in disguise... I am born and raised in Los Angeles aka I've grown up eating the best Mexican food you can get without actually being in Mexico.....until Maiz Molino. We walked in and I will say the atmosphere of the restaurant didn't exactly match the food pictures I saw on Yelp so at first I was a little bit apprehensive, but then....we met our server Matt who was so kind and patient walking us through the menu and telling us about their approach to Mexican food. We were there around brunch time, but asked if there was anything else we'd be able to order off the brunch menu and Matt was so awesome and asked the chefs what they had in the back that we could order that wasn't on the brunch menu....I got the chicken tinga that wasn't on the brunch menu and let me tell you...... Maiz Molino served me the BEST chilaquiles I have EVER had....by FAR!! The Sauce?...incredible! Tangy and sweet and just enough heat. The chips? PERFECTLY wet on the outside and still crisp on the inside. The egg? PERFECTLY fried with a runny yolk. The tinga? AMAZING! The chicken fell apart and was smoky and tangy from the sauce. My mother in law got the Pozole.....not surprisingly the best pozole ive ever had also. It was thick and rich with tons of flavor and the meat just melted in your mouth. Everyone elses dishes were incredible and you MUST get the horchata latte. I got it iced and everyone else got it hot. We all loved it. My only issue with this place is there isn't one in Los Angeles and now I have to wait until my next trip to Seattle to have it again which I am very sad about. If you're in the area, go here. read more

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Ismael "Mayo" gave us excellent service. He gave us plate suggestions and we loved and enjoyed every bite. The ambience of this little cute Mexican restaurant brought memories from my childhood. Gracias Mayo por tu mini charla nos dio gusto conocerte. Tus amigos de Portland. read more

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Phenomenal food. Casual vibe. What's not to like? The carne asada was first rate. I can't wait to go again, possibly for brunch. Portions are pretty large so maybe consider sharing a couple of things for variety. Friendly service too. read more