50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Mercer Island

“Hands down, the best Mexican food in the Seattle area! The flavors are so authentic, and every taco is a perfect harmony of fresh, bold ingredients that you just can’t find anywhere else. This family-owned taco truck goes above and beyond with outstanding service, and you can really feel their passion for sharing true Mexican flavors with the community. From the perfectly seasoned meats to the handmade salsas, every bite is unforgettable. Highly recommend if you’re craving authentic Mexican food with heart!“

“good eats fr type shi“

“I love the Nakid Burrito 🤣🤣“

“Best Mexican food I’d had in Seattle! Can’t believe it took me this long to find this gem. I was so excited when I saw my carnitas I forgot to take photos… the salsa bar and the selection of hot sauces were ON POINT too!

One of the few places actually makes their carnitas not completely lean, and the mixture of fat/lean was so perfect that nothing was overwhelming. Even the side dishes it came with were delicious. the pickled pepper was refreshing and the beans actually had the perfect consistency (not overly thick or watery).

This will be my go-to for Mexican food for sure!!!! Can’t wait to come back and get the hot soup.“

“Excellent food and service and such a pretty view while dining. I highly recommend Agua Verde.“

“Bomb tacos and I love the burrito bowl. El Pastor is my fav.“

“This place is so good, food and drinks are on point! Definitely recommend for a romantic couple or a get together with friends.“

“Koko's has quickly become my favorite restaurant in Seattle! Coming from California, this is the first restaurant that has incredible mexican food. Along with a great tequila bar, overall great menu, incredible music and vibes, this place is fantastic! Would highly recommend for a 10/10 experience.“

“Delicious food & drinks and amazing service . What else can I ask for . Definitely recommended“

“This place has amazing food! We were always tracking down their food truck, but we’re so glad they have a brick and mortar location now also!

Parking: We always find street parking nearby, but it may be difficult at times.“

“Delicious! And they have Vegan! 😍“

“They were the food truck option at my kid's Innovation High School readiness evening and they were a hit! I got the asada bowl, the kid got the asada sandwich and my wife got the el Diablo torta and every one of them was fantastic.

There is a slight kick to the meals, but I didn't think it was too bad.

Hopefully they will be back soon!“

“La semana pasada tuve la oportunidad de conocer el restaurante, fue una experiencia buena, el servicio, la comida el ambiente, pero hubo algo que si me gustaría que lo consideraran, yo tenía ganas de probar el chile en nogada y me encantó pero para mí no fue suficiente como porque el chile no va acompañado de nada creo que ese arroz que tienen estaría muy bien para acompañarlo porque para mí no fue suficiente comida, de ahí todo lo demás estuvo excelente.“

“Best tacos- full stop! Tacos are $3 and absolutely amazing. Please promote delicious affordable dining in Seattle.“

“Amazing food, just stopped in and had one of their amazing burritos! I was looking for a hamburger joint, but found his place instead. Glad I did! Will definitely be going back next time I am in Seattle!“

“Centro is the best restaurant in Burien delivering a creative seasonal menu and every review is delicious! The owners are extremely involved in the Burien Community and the staff is amazing! Right now my favorites are the fish taco, salmon cevice and paloma. But doraditos, cauliflower nachos, brusselsprouts, habanero enchiladas and avocado salsa are forever my favorites! oh and Churros! & hibiscus tea 🌺Try everything!💖🥰 & Emily is my favorite server (pictured)!“

“Great food and service. #comfortfood“

“Super amazing find! We were visiting from Texas and were so pleased with the pollo tamales! I also got a strawberry watermelon Aguas frescas and it was amazing! Everyone was extremely friendly and helpful!“

“Excelente actitud de los empleados y deliciosa comida, lo que más recomiendo es su café y sus deliciosos tamales“

“We went there today to have some great Mexican food and because my friend Sheryl was in town from Ohio. We had a great time and also had margaritas!!!“

“We love coming here for lunch. My son wanted bacon and eggs, but not the huge adult portion, so they made him his own little kids breakfast! He was so happy and so were we. We love how friendly and accommodating this place is. Always a relaxed and enjoyable meal.“

“Just stopped in today for my first time. Everything we got was so good! Fast service and super nice, we will be back!“

“Great food, friendly staff, clean. I love the tostadas.“

“We chose Los Chilangos for our wedding catering with their taco bar buffet. It was amazing. Even our California relatives were impressed! There was one snag with them arriving at our billing address instead of the venue but they booked it to our location and no one really noticed.“

“The best food. Amazing service. The prices are great. I recommend to try everything. Specially shrimps tacos.“

“A-mazing. I recommend to all... but surely wish they could be open more🤯“

“Best tacos- full stop! Tacos are $3 and absolutely amazing. Please promote delicious affordable dining in Seattle.“

“The food was amazing we literally got everything on the menu but the #9 😅 the flavors were all there and also in the salsas. I have a higher spice level so if the salsa was a little spicier it would have been better for me. To me it was more a mild - no spice but again my spice level is on another level.“

“The best food I’ve ever eaten“

“Absolutely my new favorite! Great food, drinks and service. I will definitely be back.“

“buen servicio y muy deliciosa la comida“

“Happy staff. Good etiquette ✔️“

“Amazing food and overall amazing people and food!! Highly recommend“

“Best breakfast burritos I’ve EVER had in Seattle! So freaking delicious. Great staff and a beautiful restaurant! And the Micheladas were so perfect. Totally recommend !“

“Very generous servings and friendly people. The food was fresh and well prepared. We hope to go back to try some other dishes.“

“Malena's is my favorite taco in Seattle. The burritos are HUGE and the tacos (hard shell) are delicious. Guacamole is legit and i could eat their salsas with everything. Cannot go wrong with anything on the menu. Rolled tacos as good as Olvera street in LA. Burritos put chain stores to shame. Such good food and freshly prepared to order.“

“I grabbed 4 cabeza tacos and my crew got some other things. Everything was amazing and the price for 4 big guys was very reasonable. Horchata was the best I've had along with the tacos. Stop by for sure if you are in the area. Very nice staff as well.“

“Reminded me of places to eat in Miami, FL. It’s good, authentic food with great customer service. A huge menu it was hard to decide what to eat! Just the kind of place to check out when you’re as a tourist.“

“As a Chec this food truck is amazing!!!!
The street carne asada tacos was soooo DELICIOUS and very well seasoned♥️🤤…
A true hidden gem tucked away…Reminded me of the authentic Hispanic food back home…Found this place on my Google Maps and will be sharing to everyone I know🔥🙌🏾“

“This is such an awesome place to come swing by and have that evening shot at.

Ask for chips and salsa and go ahead and be bold and upgrade to adding beans along the side , such a delightful filler. Simple, yet tasty

Marcos is dope! Also kind, kool, and attentive.

So if you're in the Capitol Hill Neighborhood and just want to take a load off your feet, I suggest you swing on in“

“We love coming back here whenever we visit family in Seattle - the food is always delicious (especially amazing mole, fresh tortillas) and their mezcal cocktails are well-balanced. Everyone working here is welcoming and attentive - we can’t wait to go back next time ❤️“

“food is always good . I especially like the pork its crispy and falls apart at the same time. yum !“

“Absolutely amazing! They went above & beyond. We arrived right before closing and once we found out we said thank you but we didn’t want to make them stay. We were walking out and they came out to us and insisted that we stay. They food was delicious and the staff was so kind. Thank you for the great experience!“

“Bomb tacos and I love the burrito bowl. El Pastor is my fav.“

“Order ahead recommended. Burritos 🌯 fresh and handmade right then and there! Parking lit should be supervised people park sloppy blocking other to exit.“

“👍 During my recent visit to Adrian's Restaurant with a dear friend, we found ourselves in need of a little pampering after a shopping spree in Old Bellevue. Adrian's turned out to be the perfect choice for our indulgence. Opting for luncheon salads and the calamari appetizer to share, we weren't disappointed. Calamari can be a tricky dish to get right, often either underdone or overcooked. However, our calamari was prepared to perfection, and the salads were simply amazing. The flavors and presentation exceeded our expectations, leaving both of us eager to plan a return visit for a delightful date night with our respective husbands. Adrian's Restaurant proved to be a memorable dining experience that we're excited to relive.“

“We didn’t have time to eat here but when we asked about the blue corn tortillas, the person attending us was super informative and friendly, giving us all kinds of interesting info about their passion for making the masa. We did buy some of the masa to bring back home and made tortillas with them and it was delicious. Thank you!“

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“Being born and raised in southern New Mexico, I instantly distrusted this restaurant in Belltown, Seattle, WA, PNW (a long way from the Rio Grande valley)! But I was sooo wrong. The food was outstanding - the flavors were precise and in the right proportions - the chile was fresh and on-point - and the staff were happy and welcoming. It may not be exactly how your mom made it, but you can taste the NM roots in every bite They were even roasting chile out front during a street party. Thanks for the great food and atmosphere!“

“First time coming today on my lunch break and ordered the burrito and quesadilla food was amazing and nice portions plus they are very friendly definitely recommend“