11 Best Tex-Mex Restaurants in Seattle

Cactus Alki Beach Mexican • $$
2820 Alki Ave SW #2788, Seattle

Customers` Favorites

Chips and Salsa and Guacamole
Roasted Corn Quesadilla Small
Three Milk Cuban Flan
Chicken Fried Chicken
Herradura Colección
Combinado Mexicano
Guac Salsa & Chips
El Tesoro Paradiso
Carne Adovada Tacos
Tacos Tlaquepaque

“Wow, this place was worth the hour wait for a table! The service was impeccable (would give 6 stars if I could). We loved our appy of queso and chips and ultimate margarita followed by excellent entrees!! I had the lime prawn fajitas. So much food I couldn't come close to finishing it. Next thing we knew they brought us a complimentary flan. Wow, it was delicious too. I cannot recommend this restaurant more!! Check it out when you are at Alkai Beach.“

4.7 Superb146 Reviews
Cactus South Lake Union Tex-Mex • $$
350 Terry Ave N, Seattle

Customers` Favorites

Butternut Squash Enchiladas
Smoked Chicken Quesadilla
The Brisket Burrito Lena
Tres Leches French Toast
Nachos with Skirt Steak
Poblano Chile Relleno
Gaucho Breakfast Tacos
Chicken Fried Chicken
Three Milk Cuban Flan
Fresh Tortilla Chips

“We love Cactus. the Alki one is perfect to pretend you’re on a vacay somewhere warm (not Seattle) because of all the light and the view out the bar. the Kirkland one has great ambiance for a date night, and the SLU has the same delicious food and drinks as the other 2 but in a more convenient location. We talk about going almost every time we’re in town. (we live 45 minutes out of the city)Hibiscus Chi Chi and the queso guac are a must.“

4.6 Superb154 Reviews
Cactus Madison Park Tex-Mex • $$
4220 E Madison St, Seattle

Customers` Favorites

Butternut Squash Enchiladas
Smoked Chicken Quesadilla
Three Milk Cuban Flan
Poblano Chile Relleno
Brisket Chimichanga
Side Corn Tortillas
Skirt Steak Salad
Chips and Salsa
Mexican Lemonade
Chicken Fajitas

“Wonderful!! I loved our meal at Cactus Madison Park. All of the staff that we encountered were so friendly and easy accommodating for our person using a Knee Scooter. The food flavors are outstanding, the portion sizes are perfect and the prices are good. The interior decor is very nicely done with a fun look and feel. I would eat here again and again.“

4.6 Superb70 Reviews
The Toledo Bar • $$
1628 Dexter Ave N b, Seattle

Customers` Favorites

Mac and Cheese with Brisket
Baked Mac & Cheese
Chicken Tenders
Smoked Brisket
Loaded Nachos
The Toledo
Flatbreads
Cookies
Wings
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“I absolutely love this place. The food is amazing, if I want a certain drink (even if they don't have it) they never say 'no' and they find a way to prepare it. The owner and the bartenders are always lovely and nice. The Toledo always makes me feel like home, love it!“

4.3 Superb42 Reviews
Jackalope Tex Mex & Cantina Tex-Mex • $$
4868 Rainier Ave S, Seattle

Customers` Favorites

Cheese Enchiladas with Brisket Chili Gravy
Jack's BBQ Brisket Enchiladas
6 Oz Chips and Salsa to Go
Seafood Enchiladas Suizas
Mushroom Fajitas
Beef Rib Fajitas
Jackalope Tacos
Chile Relleno
Brisket Tacos
Chips & Salsa

“Went to Jackalope on a wet Friday night. Was able to get a table for 2 with no wait at 7:30. The place was was lively but not obnoxious. Waitress was attentive and friendly.The whole menu looked delicious. The chips and salsa were great as were the stuffed mini peppers. I got the smoked carnitas and it was amazing. My wife got the brisket tacos and, wow. Some of the best tacos we've ever had. The churros and dulce de Leche cake were also delicious. Would definitely go again and highly recommend.“

4.3 Superb110 Reviews
Matador Ballard Mexican • $$
5410 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle

Customers` Favorites

Matador Quesadilla with Chicken
Chile-Rubbed Chicken Wings
Verde Carnitas Enchiladas
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Seared Mushroom Tacos
Roasted Chile Rellenos
Tortilla Chicken Soup
Steak Nachos Grande
Enchiladas Verdes
Shredded Chicken

“Great food and drinks here, which I'm sure other reviews dive into. However, I'll focus on the unique deals! I usually don't get home from work until 10:30/11pm, so I find almost every place with a real kitche that isn't fast-food is closed after 10pm, even by 9pm it starts getting limited.Anytime here is a great way to widen your tequila knowledge and experience, but Tuesday for the "Top Shelf Tuesday" feels too good to be true. It's a staggering 50% off all tequilas $16 and over. For example, I've never heard of a $16 ($32 normally here) Clase Azul Reposado pour at a bar/restaurant... Realistically even buying the entire 750ml bottle at fair price from a liquor store and having it at home is ~$12 for each of the seventeen (17), 1.5oz pours. For just a few extra $$ per order of tequila, the knowledgeable/well-trained bartenders can walk you through the thoughtfully chosen menu. Try a flavor profile or producing region that you have less or no familiarity with! I'll also mention that the atmosphere, decoration, and music add more to any date, night out with friends or lunch/dinner yourself.Also, don't forget the Grande Happy Hour Nachos for $7 and only another $3.5 during HH for a pile of Chicken, Beyond Picadillo, House Chorizo, Carnitas, or Ground Beef on top. Look at the picture of these objectively 2-3 full-size meals worth of food stacked highwith my hand to the lift side of the plate. My hands are definitely on the larger side too! This is odd to mention in a review but for context, I'm over 6ft tall and every nitrile medium-size glove won't fit at all and large-size gloves are often a bit uncomfortable.“

4.2 Good114 Reviews
Nacho Borracho Mexican • $
209 Broadway E, Seattle

Customers` Favorites

Rotating Strong Cockail
Vegetarian Nachos
Tacos Al Pastor
Queso Tacos

“Try the Raspberry Hibiscus mule or the Pink Guava mule slushies.. my favorite ever. I visit this place weekly with my husband. Food and bar are separate, order at the bar for drinks and online for food with the QR codes provided. Food is so good; birria tacos, quesabirria, etc.“

4 Good55 Reviews
Matador West Seattle Mexican • $$
4546 California Ave SW, Seattle

Customers` Favorites

Nachos Grand with Chorizo
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Crispy Fried Calamari
Chicken Quesadilla
Matador Quesadilla
Happy Hour Nachos
Queso Con Chorizo
Braised Carnitas
Happy Hour Tacos
Chips and Salsa

“Amazing food! The dip flight was absolutely wonderful. One of us got carne asada fajitas and thought it was great. Another got the matador bowl with carne asada and thought it was tasty too. Another got carne asada and shrimp fajitas and loved it. Drinks were delicious, we had the passion fruit margarita and the blood orange margarita!“

4.1 Good74 Reviews
Seattle Food Truck .com - Westlake Park Food Truck Pod Food Court • $
401 Pine St, Seattle

“I happened upon this cute spot while visiting Seattle. There were three food trucks (BBQ, Mexican, and I can't remember the third one because I pretty much made a beeline to the BBQ), and the lines were pretty short at all of them - I feel like I lucked out! Tables have good spacing between them. There was live music too - a guy on a keyboard who was pretty good. Nice atmosphere and good food, well worth a stop.“

4.2 Good13 Reviews
Maya's Fiesta Time Catering & Mobile Food Trucks Caterers • $$
9447 Rainier Ave S Suite B, Seattle

“Maya's catered our wedding and they were SPECTACULAR. Went above and beyond to give our 100 guests a really great dinner. We ordered a variety of tacos and fajitas, and they had the thought to include cheese enchiladas for any vegetarians. We had compliments from everyone about how good the food was! We have friends from up in Shoreline that have driven down to the Rainier Ave location to get dinner since the wedding!The setup was all very nice, and the staff set up the cutest tortilla chip basket waterfall, helped serve dinner, and even helped clean up and pack up the leftovers for us.They were easy to work with, priced fairly, and the food and service was excellent. Highly recommended!!“

4.1 Good7 Reviews
Taco Del Mar Fast Food • $
908 Stewart St, Seattle

“Loved it came in with a crew of peeps..by far the coolest people work there .very welcoming a far cry from the rest of the cold seattlians......thanks del mar for making feel at home......san deigo CALIFORNIA..IM A DOGTOWN LOCAL..SKATE SURF OR DIE..GREAT FOOD THANKS FOR THE FISH TACOS“

4 Good13 Reviews
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