Best Traditional Mexican Restaurants in Mercer Island
Price
- $40 and under
- $41 to $70
- $71 and over
Poquitos Chef Manny Arce offers authentic presentations of traditional Mexican cuisine while utilizing the regional benefit of high quality Northwest farms and purveyors. Over 14,000 Talavera tiles from Puebla, Mexico and a variety of Mexican artisan design pieces combine to create an environment that is unique not only to Capitol Hill but Seattle as well. Our outdoor covered patio, with radiant heat, two fireplaces, and 12-seat bar is enjoyable whether for a Sunday lunch or a Friday night cocktail. ","topReview":null,"features":{"subtype":null,"__typename":"RestaurantFeatures"},"restaurantAvailabilityToken":"eyJ2IjoyLCJtIjoxLCJwIjowLCJzIjowLCJuIjowfQ","generativeDescription":"Poquitos - Capitol Hill is a vibrant gem for Traditional Mexican cuisine in Seattle, offering an authentic culinary experience that shines with the use of high-quality ingredients from Northwest farms. Chef Manny Arce's dedication to crafting genuine Mexican dishes is evident, with diners raving about the \"fresh and delicious\" food and the \"amazing braised short ribs.\" The ambiance, enhanced by over 14,000 Talavera tiles and Mexican artisan design, creates a unique dining atmosphere. Guests celebrate not only the flavors but also the \"great service\" and \"fantastic vibes\" that make Poquitos a must-visit for anyone craving an unforgettable Mexican feast.","address":{"line1":"1000 E Pike Street","city":"Seattle","postCode":"98122","country":"United States","__typename":"Address"},"contactInformation":{"phoneNumber":"+12065905039","__typename":"RestaurantContactInformation"},"__typename":"RestaurantByLocation"},{"restaurantId":1258021,"name":"Maiz Molino","coordinates":{"latitude":47.6169882,"longitude":-122.343132,"__typename":"GeographicCoordinates"},"urls":{"profileLink":{"link":"https://www.opentable.com.au/r/maiz-molino-seattle","__typename":"PageLink"},"__typename":"RestaurantUrls"},"priceBand":{"priceBandId":2,"currencySymbol":"$","__typename":"PriceBand"},"photos":{"profile":{"xsmall":{"url":"https://resizer.otstatic.com/v2/photos/xsmall/3/49532628.jpg","width":105,"__typename":"Thumbnail"},"small":{"url":"https://images.otstatic.com/prod1/49532628/3/small.jpg","width":160,"__typename":"Thumbnail"},"legacy":{"url":"https://resizer.otstatic.com/v2/photos/legacy/3/49532628.jpg","width":208,"__typename":"Thumbnail"},"medium":{"url":"https://images.otstatic.com/prod1/49532628/3/medium.jpg","width":320,"__typename":"Thumbnail"},"wideMedium":{"url":"https://resizer.otstatic.com/v2/photos/wide-medium/3/49532628.jpg","width":320,"__typename":"Thumbnail"},"large":{"url":"https://images.otstatic.com/prod1/49532628/3/large.jpg","width":640,"__typename":"Thumbnail"},"__typename":"RestaurantProfile"},"__typename":"RestaurantPhotos"},"neighborhood":{"name":"Belltown / Pike Place Market","__typename":"Neighborhood"},"statistics":{"recentReservationCount":null,"reviews":{"allTimeTextReviewCount":143,"ratings":{"overall":{"rating":4.4,"__typename":"ReviewStatisticsRating"},"__typename":"ReviewStatisticsRatings"},"__typename":"ReviewStatistics"},"__typename":"RestaurantStatistics"},"justAddedDetails":{"justAdded":false,"__typename":"JustAddedDetails"},"primaryCuisine":{"name":"Mexican","__typename":"Cuisine"},"description":"For generations, molinos have served as celebrations of the most honored culinary tradition in our Mexican culture — nixtamal! Translated from the native Nahuatl, nixtamal is the production of corn dough, or masa.
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Our mission is to preserve and promote the beautiful, bio diverse treasure that is heirloom, non-GMO Mexican corn. We work directly with local, small-scale farmers to ensure our grains are sourced in an ethical and sustainable way. Our authentic, fresh, small-batch recipes allow you to experience your favorite Mexican dishes the way they were meant to be — the same way we enjoyed them as kids!
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