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4.5 (92 reviews)
Closed • 5:00 pm - 9:30 PM

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Beef? Taco
Jing C.

Thursday night walk-in and the place is buzzing. The restaurant gives a homy and comfortable vibes. Reminds me a little like Atoma but more casual. We had a short wait and grabbed seats at the bar. The flavors packed a punch. Aguachili with scallops still has me ruminating for days after. I also really enjoyed beet salad and the tostadas. I can't wait to go back to try rest of the menu.

Beets
Melissa H.

Everytime I come here I think the same thing- I'm just not sure there's a better restaurant in Seattle?!?!

Caesar salad
Maryann S.

I wasn't entirely impressed with Pancita. First, the acoustics made it hard to hear our server even though she was standing near us. We were told to eat the menu as family style. We clarified how many entrees we should get for six people, the waitress said one or two. As you can see in the pictures, the entrees were normal size entrees. One entree would certainly feed two people, but 6 is crazy. The chicken was a half chicken bone in. With four pieces and six people, we had to awkwardly carve our own chicken off the bone. The steak was okay, nothing amazing. The appetizer was also difficult to split with one taco. Overall, the experience was shaped by the direction given but in my opinion the direction was misguided. Food was fine!

Jennifer K.

I really enjoyed the warm atmosphere and the genuinely friendly staff. The food overall was very good, though I came in with slightly higher expectations. The Caesar salad and ceviche were both fresh and well prepared, but neither stood out as particularly unique. I also found that pairing these two appetizers created a bit of flavor fatigue, as both leaned heavily on acidic profiles. The tuna tacos, however, were the highlight of the evening! They were well balanced with just the right combination of texture and a thoughtfully layered complex flavor profile. They were executed perfectly. Our main dish, the duck, had great flavor but didn't quite meet expectations in terms of texture. It was quite chewy, which made enjoying it in taco form a bit challenging, even with the excellent tortillas. The mole sauce was outstanding, though, and I'd recommend cutting the duck into smaller pieces to make the dish easier to eat and fully appreciate. We didn't try any desserts or drinks this time, but perhaps on our next visit. Overall, there's a lot to like here, with a few small adjustments that could really elevate the experience.

Albacore tuna tostadas
Austin H.

Went here on a weekday night with a later reservation and the place was very busy to the point where even with a reservation we waited a bit. The inside is on the smaller side and it does get very loud when full. Once people emptied out the noise lowered quite a bit since we were one of the final reservation time slots. Menu is pretty concise with a few starters, a couple taco pairs, a few mains, and a few sides. We opted for the items that appeared to be their best sellers as the starter we had our eyes on had run out so we ordered the albacore tuna tostadas, the brisket suadero tacos, and the chicken mole. I also got a passionfruit mezcalita which was okay. All the food tasted good but the price point was pretty high with the mole being around triple the price of the tacos/tostadas. The tacos/tostadas were my favorite items and they were each a few bites while the mole was a much larger portion. The mole also took a while to make so if I were to return I would probably skip the main and get more smaller items but the chicken was cooked really well. For dessert we got a raspberry tiramisu which was probably the least special food item so I'd skip it in the future. Definitely make a reservation if you plan on coming as it is very popular!

Fab bathroom art
Bria K.

One of my favorites in the city. Perfect ambience, pulls off feeling classy but also friendly, cozy and WARM. Welcoming and efficient service. The Serrano Caesar, charro beans and tortillas are all excellent. I just wish I lived closer!

Aquachile
Emma D.

I took my foodie group here (we had a 6 person reservation). The waitress was super helpful in choosing adequate portions for everyone and how many of each dish. Overall, the standouts were the tuna tostadas, the beans!! (Believe it or not but these truffle refried beans were amazing), the saudero tacos, aguachile, and the steak. I initially was disappointed by the dessert menu, as there was no chocoflan on it at the time. We decided to order a churro and I'm normally not a churro fan but their chocolate churro with a caramel dip was delicious! It was a huge dessert and easy to share. Would definitely recommend pancita for a more authentic Mexican cuisine in Seattle (which is a rare thing!)

Inshiya V.

Food 5/5 Vibe 5/5 Service 3.5/5 This is most amazing Mexican spot in Seattle! For truly authentic Mexican Oaxacan influenced food. We loved everything we ordered but especially raved about the brisket tacos afterwards. I normally don't love brisket this much but the spice, bite sized pieces of caramelized meat, cilantro, and spicy salsa stole the show! Amazing. 3.5 for the service because drinks took forever and our server seemed uninterested. It was fine, not bad, just not great.

Chicken mole
Brad O.

This restaurant is in the former Pair location in the Ravenna neighborhood. The restaurant keeps its farm-to-table theme with a new Mexican twist. Parking is available down a residential street. Service is friendly and attentive. Waters were filled often and the server was able to make recommendations and answer questions with ease. We ordered the mamelas (corn cakes) for an appetizer and the jam it came with was incredible! There are two mamelas per order. The menu emphasizes the use of Mexican corn. The food on the menu is labeled as shareable but the portion sizes don't seem shareable. It seems like a ploy to get people to order more? We ordered the brisket tacos and the chicken mole. The brisket tacos are two small tacos for $22 and the chicken mole is essentially a half chicken for $65. I shared some if my chicken with my girlfriend but the tacos were not big enough to share. The chicken mole takes ~30 minutes to make, so order an appetizer if you're hungry! The chicken and mole, taste wise, is good! $65 is still cheaper than a plane ticket to Mexico but haven't found anything that tops the mole I've had there. We ordered the frutas for dessert and the fresh fruit paired nicely with the robust flavor of the chamoy and tajin. Overall the food was good - the jam with the memelas was my favorite! My biggest qualm is the price and sharable concept can add up quickly. The food and drinks are big on spicy, so if you do not have the palate for that, you may be better off skipping.

Angela V.

Just wow! Incredible flavors, unique plates, inventive recipes, and amazing service!!! It's Mexican food like you've never had. Scallop aguachile...fresh, flavorful, and unique. Tuna Tostadas....Perfection!!! Flavors are bold, unexpected, and memorable. We will definitely be back for more!

Special cheese platter
Brian T.

3.68/5 stars. But rounding up this review. Pancita caught my attention when it was touted as one of Seattle's hot restaurants in an Eater article. And with the abundance of positive reviews, it made it seem worthwhile to book a table a month in advance. Let's get to it. The food - pretty tasty, and such great flavors. The quantity though? Sorely lacking and I was still left hungry at the end of the night. My wife ordered this special cheese dish (photo shown), where they prepared two types of cheeses and a jam, served with two small tortillas. This was overall a mess - the cheeses were bland and the tortillas (again, just 2) were so small and measly. Why would they just offer two for so much cheese - we barely made a dent in the dish while smothering as much as we could on the tortillas. After this appetizer, my brow furrows in thoughts that the kitchen was rationing and being stingy with portions. Fortunately, the experience went uphill afterwards. The suadero tacos (only 2, which again, made me feel all kinds of fury) were actually really solid and flavorful. The meat was really tender and it was a great dish. I just can't fathom paying $9 a taco though... The ling cod was also really good. Pricey (you can start to see a pattern in this review), but tasty and rich in flavor. Probably the highlight of the night. Overall, would I come back again? Maybe for an anniversary or something festive to celebrate, but even so, it would be a hard decision to make. Despite the great flavors and prompt service, if I want a Mexican fix, the local taco shop can suffice AND I can save a whole lot of money. Claps for being promoted on Eater. Is it deserved? I would argue not really, but kudos and a pat on the back nonetheless.

Tacos de lengua
Sara H.

Amazing high-end Mexican fusion restaurant in a charming location. Everything we ate was delicious. Our favorites were the sturgeon, winter greens salad, and tacos de lengua. I would gladly eat all of those dishes again. The chicken mole was tasty but not worth the price ($61), especially given that it's only the chicken with a side of tortillas. Our waitstaff were attentive and great at explaining each dish. Happy to see Seattle's Mexican food scene grow.

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Tamar B.

Delicious food. From the tuna tostadas to the brisket tacos to the pork al pastor, to the handmade tortillas, to the earl grey horchata, to the arroz con leche paletas with 2 types of figs and pistachios -- I highly recommend this restaurant.

Desserts: Chocolate Tamal And Frutas & House Chamoy. Sorbets were a surprise from Chef Avocado grapefruit coconut & Prickly Pear Lime

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