Asadero has been on my list for quite some time and I am so happy we finally got to try it out! Between the two of us, we shared a couple of steaks - the one on the sizzling stone was just absolute perfection. Also ordered the papa loca baked potato which was perfection in how cheesy and gooey it was. We were so full from the steaks, we barely made a dent in the potatoes. Be aware to those wearing silks or suedes - you will not want to wear your finest clothes here as you will undoubtably get some meat splatters on you. Is it worth it? Absolutely. The cocktails were so delicious that went nicely for the entirety of the meal - I can't wait to come back the next time a strong steak craving hits! Funniest part of this meal was when they offered us a "water service" that we had no idea what they were referring to. It is a platter of make your own spa water - take it and roll with it! read more

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This was my first time to Seattle and this place did not disappoint. I found this on Yelp prior to me coming, so I was pretty excited. This is a steakhouse and it's not only affordable, but the steak was amazing. It smells so good in here. Lol. I didn't drink this time, but I've no doubt the cocktails are good. The restaurant is a Mexican themed restaurant, so the menu is pretty diverse and is Mexican leaning. I ordered the Vacio steak, which is a 14 oz Wagyu. It was brought out still sizzling, along with white rice. A very simple meal, but absolutely top notch. Lastly, our waiter was awesome as well. I actually forgot my credit card at the restaurant, and he actually called me to let me know. Kudos to him read more

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Great food and appreciate the wonderful service. Enjoy returning to this wonderful restaurant!

The food was so good. We love coming here. We always say we're going to try something else on the menu that looks really good but can't not have a steak and potato we love those so much. You can get a salad now which was fabulous. Service was typical excellent. It always feels a little like Argentina. read more

Everything was great! The atmosphere, the food, the drinks and the service all 5 stars. The guacamole was some of the best I've had. read more

Asadero Ballard - Classic Margaritas - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The steaks were amazing! The vibe was great! The service, especially our server Josie was awesome! She took the time to explain everything and was very helpful! Will be back soon! Great food and vibe! read more

Really nice place Nice steak Good price A little bit dark inside so the photos are not fancy read more

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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! This is some of the best food in Seattle and reasonably priced. Asadero does Mexican cuisine and steaks with authentic flavors. As one of the few restaurants in Seattle that actually has true Waygu beef, they cook beef right. My husband loves their prime carne asada (which is sensibly priced at $37.99) and I typically get the pescado tacos. Its always delicious and portions that give us leftovers. Warm atmosphere with cozy tables and great cocktails. They have little touches like water accoutrements (tableside offerings of cucumbers, limons, limes, etc to add to your beverage) that make it feel upscale. Shout-out to the server Sam and manager Alex. They go out of their way to serve you and make it a memorable experience!! read more

Asadero Ballard - 16 oz Carne Asada, salsa tray, and fish tacos - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The steak was so good I forgot to take a picture of it! I was too excited and started digging in as soon as we got it. The vacio wagyu and el zabuton wagyu are served on hot sizzling plates and at the perfect temp, rare! The more they sizzle on the plate, they cook, but I love a good juicy steak. These steaks were both tender, juicy, and marbled with delicious fat. I think it was the el zabuton that is a little thinner and longer, I had a slight preference for. The sides were ok... the main show is the meat! read more

Asadero Ballard - Now that's a steak knife! - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Thank goodness I don't live in Seattle because I would go broke eating here every week. Holy cow (heh) this place was so good!! We had the zabuton steak, wagyu tacos, and rajitas poblanos. The zabuton was a fun experience as you get to cook the steak it to your liking on a hot stone. Wagyu tacos were tender and melted in your mouth, I liked it more than the zabuton if you want a little more substance to your meal. I think the rajitas poblanos surprisingly sealed the deal for me. I was not going to order it cuz it's a steakhouse and this was just a dip, right? Wrong, it's liquid gold. Trust me and order it. I still think about it after 2 month hence this review. read more

Asaderos is an excellent Mexican steakhouse serving delicious cuts of meat and equally delicious appetizers and sides. The ambiance is nice and service was all around great. I would come here again next time to try some of the other really good looking items on the menu for a social or special occasion. Food I got the carne asada and was really happy with it. The meat was thin, but they served tons of it. I had more meat than I was putting in my tortillas (which you could probably ask more of). The meat itself was also really good and not dry. Plenty of sauces and vegetables you can eat with it. The guacamole was super fresh and made in house. The bread that they have with it was also good as well. Great appetizer to get since you can eat your main dish with it. Atmosphere A nice, dark ambiance for casual or if you want to dress up a little. The room seemed small and I thought it was going to be loud, but surprisingly wasn't even though the place was packed on a Tuesday night. Cool light bulbs!! Pricing The prices are a little bit on a higher side, but right foot a steakhouse. There were food options on there from 20-100 so a wide range. I was happy with the quality I got for price. Service  Service was really good and the server was very nice and checked in often even when the restaurant was full for the night. Other Street parking in Ballard can be difficult to find sometimes. But everything is close by so not too bad. Might suggest making a reservation if you are coming on busy days or at a busy time. read more

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All the food we ordered were delicious!! You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The vacio steak was juicy, tender and delicious! The steak also came with a chimichurri sauce which paired really well with the steak. We couldn't get enough of the baked potato. The tacos with the salsa was delicious. Our server checked in on us frequently and was super helpful with providing recommendations for us. We sat inside which was an intimate setting. We'll definitely come back here soon! read more

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The food here is delicious. Highly recommend getting the bone marrow! Also Ordered the Chuleta De Ribeye (18oz, Bone-In, incredibly marbled). read more

Asadero Ballard - Tuetanos Bone Marrow - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Great service, very friendly and knowledgeable. Food was pretty authentic and had some interesting options (that bone marrow is bomb). Was disappointed in the salad. Lacked flavor and was all around boring. read more

I have been many times to Asadero for dinner and have nothing but good things to say-Great food, great service. Our first time for late lunch yesterday and was surprised at the lack of service. We waited 15 with no one glancing our direction, a table sat 10 min after us was already being taken care of (restaurant not nearly as busy as dinner) Husband asked hostess who our wait person was. 5 min later someone came by to offer us fruit for our water and take our drink order. About 30 min after arriving we got our food order in. No one was particularly friendly and the tea at the end was not brought. It was also extremely warm inside as it was 80+ outside. Such a disappointment for a birthday celebration at an establishment that has usually been top notch. I would recommend having a fan or someway to help with heat. I will not be back for a while and definitely not for lunch. Paid the same for a meal I have had at dinner with way better service. read more

The food was so good! And the service was amazing, our waitress Sam brings us such a nice attention and experience! Love his attitude and his humor, he was very nice and handsome! read more

Asadero Ballard - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Service is exceptional. Food is top notch. Such a. Great spot for a date night !! I loved the options to customize your water. Really sets the tone for the whole experience. They have an array of salsas that are absolutely amazing too. The salad and guacamole were both incredible. We came for lunch so kept it kindof light. They have an impressive menu though. Can't wait to come back and try their drinks and one of their quality meats on a sizzling plate! read more

We had a party of 8 on a Saturday night to celebrate my fiancés birthday. I made a reservation via Yelp/their website one month in advance (the soonest that you are able to in advance). We did have to wait about 15 mins after our reservation time to get seated but we were totally understanding. Everyone working here was so accommodating from making a reservation (I had to call a couple of times to fine tune my reservation) to leaving at the end! We had a great meal and great service - definitely worth my business. I love how they have non red meat options such as poultry and fish for non red meat lovers. Our server even lit the candles for a cake we brought and sliced it afterwards. This was our second time dining here, and we'll definitely continue to come back! read more

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Long overdue review, but I decided to write it anyway because it's been over a month since I've eaten here, and I can't stop thinking about how much I wish we had a place like this in the Bay Area!! -- Food Vacio Wagyu: absolutely amazing from the flavor to the presentation! They recommend that if you want it cooked medium, get medium rare because the hot stone will cook it to medium. Price point is so good, and I literally can't stop thinking about it. I'm no carnivore, but this place makes me yearn for a delicious steak. 5/5 Bone Marrow: served with bread. Flavor and presentation were so beautiful. 5/5 (brother said that it was too expensive for what it was, but I've paid much more for places with bone marrow that sucked and didn't give a lot.) Guacamole: wasn't too special, can't really think of anything that sets this guac apart from other places that make fresh guac. A little pricey. 4/5 Seasonal veggies: paid fat stacks for 8 sticks of grilled asparagus with a little cheese seasoning (I think?) on top. Tastes like asparagus. Unimpressed. 1/5 Tacos: friend ordered this, and loved it. Comes with 4, but she said it was super filling. Carne Asada Plate: great quality, comes with beans, a pepper, sausage, cactus leaves, and tortillas warmed and wrapped up in a foil. 5/5 Buenos Aires Torta: a fat sandwich that's stuffed with steak and greens. Friend said that flavor was really good, he was so full and satisfied with his meal. -- Drinks I love trying cocktails, and this place had a decent selection. I say decent because most of their alcohol bases were tequila (as expected!), but I wish there were more options for non-tequila lovers (like me). I believe I tried the Jalisco Nightfall and Mangojito. For tequila cocktail lovers, the Jalisco Nightfall is definitely the way to go. Mangojito was definitely more my jam--sweet and fruity! -- Can't wait to come back to this place on my next vacation!!! read more

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Food is delicious. The atmosphere in the restaurant is very nice, and the wait staff are friendly and knowledgeable of the menu. We would definitely go back to eat again. read more

I've been here more than 5 times and enjoyed it every single time. The only downside is that reservations can be extremely hard to get as it is always packed. The A5 wagyu selection here is the best Japanese steak you can get around the Seattle area. read more

Asadero Ballard - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Tremendous service and food from start to finish! We were celebrating our last date night as fiancées and this was the perfect spot for a special occasion. A nice spot that's still approachable for Ballard. We ordered the asadero asada special and a side of the cheesy chiles - delicious! read more

We ordered drinks (mangoito) along with a papa loca potato and main course I got the lengua that came with rice beans and 3 slices of tongue. The service was amazing our waiter was very nice and came over frequently to check on us answer all our questions and gave us the best options on the menu. The restaurant layout is nice definitely a place to dress up a little. As soon as you walk you get hit with the scent of buttery wagyu! read more

Asadero Ballard - Lengua Wagyu - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The food is very flavorful and has a lot of dimension to it. The service was very welcoming and accommodated our group very well. The tables and the seats were comfortable and the way they serve the condiments on the side are unique. read more

Had the fish tacos for the first time and enjoyed it, if you're not able to eat meat it's a good option and filling. The service was great they were quick and prompt bringing out all our food for a party of 9. My friends had a couple rounds of drinks and it came out pretty quick. We were sat outside, it was pretty chilly but they had those big heaters which was enough for me. Prefer sitting outside because it gets pretty smoky inside. read more

Asadero Ballard - Fish tacos - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Very delicious food and ambiance! The steaks are perfect! And service is great as well!

COVID review: Came here around October 2020. You definitely need to make a reservation ahead of time, think 1-2 weeks before you plan on going. I made a reservation through Yelp and then got a notification to remind me of the date and time. When we came here, there is an automatic hand sanitizer in the entrance. Another difference is that there is no salsa bar, so instead they bring you all the different salsas straight to your table. The workers have masks on and stay within a good distance to bring food and drinks over. On our most recent trip, we ordered the carne asada, ribeye, and papas locas. This filled up 4 of us and we were extremely full after eating all of our food. I like to eat tortillas with the carne asada, and you can just request as many as you'd like while you eat. I believe they are still making their tortillas fresh by hand because they tasted just like before COVID. Overall, I think Asadero has done a great job adhering to guidelines and I would definitely recommend them for their meat. read more

Asadero Ballard - Salsa bar brought to table. Ribeye, papas locas and carne asada. - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I consider Asadero a steakhouse w/a Mexican flare. The steak is a good quality and makes a delicious meal. The tortillas are made in house, and if you like them toasted, tell them. They will make them tostada if you ask. This place always seems to be busy, but they have reservations. I recommend it. We sat at the bar and had great service. The margaritas were scratch and delicious. Honestly, I would skip dessert. We tried the flan trio, and we were underwhelmed by both texture and flavor. Overall, a great place in the Ballard area to get a steak if you want to drop a bit of dinero $$$ read more

I made a reservation and drove an hour to the restaurant, but finding parking was extremely difficult. I called the restaurant to ask for guidance, and the front desk informed me that they don't provide parking and that we would have to find street parking. I mentioned that we had already been circling for a while and that it might take us some time to find a spot. She assured me she would make a note on my reservation. However, when we finally parked and arrived at the restaurant, we were told we had to wait because our reserved seats had been taken. As for the dining experience, the food was average at best, and the pricing felt steep--it cost $199.97 for a mother and two daughters. read more

Such incredible food and service! My family loves coming here every time they visit. They have such nice details like their water garnish plate and a digestive tea after your meal. Highly recommend read more

A 10/10 date spot! My group didn't come here on a date but still! Their steak is chef's kiss worthy...literally I am speechless whenever I come here. The steaks are, of course, DELICIOUS and I want to try the tacos next...but the sides (looking at you, baked potato) are equally as tasty. We were also pleasantly surprised by the sauce selection that was brought out for freesies. I think the hosts and servers can be a bit short with people, but most recently our server was great. She was new and not super familiar with all the meat cuts but I love that she was honest about it. When we had questions she went to check with the kitchen for accuracy and we really appreciated it They started taking reservations bc of the pandemic and I'm so happy for that change! Before it was walk in only and a ~minimum~ 45 minute wait on a Friday evening, even if you got there at like 4p. Even so, the dining room is relatively small and they get fully booked so plan ahead! Totally worth it. Overall, this is a must-try! There aren't many places like this at all in the Greater Seattle area (aside from their Kent location) and it's pretty much mandatory that you go here at least one! read more

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Nice ambiance and decor. I had a super nice server. Very friendly and helpful. Food was great and for a very fair price. I would love to go here again. read more

Best steak in town. Most their menu is gluten free as well. I think D'la Santa is their sister restaurant if you've been, also bomb. I do miss this place being a little "hole in the wall" type place in Kent with a line wrapped around the corner. Good for the owners tho! Give this place a try and maybe take an Uber or walk if you're close since Ballard parking is non existent lol. I do wish they would bring delivery back. (Idk if they had it at this location ever but Kent location did. I live SLU and crave this spot often and I'd be more than happy to pay for delivery. read more

This review is for TAKE OUT/Delivery only during these COVID times. So Asadero is now available for delivery now on the food delivery apps (our order was through uber eats). We used to eat there all the time before the COVID days and really missed it and wanted a special meal, etc etc so we decided to splurge a little for delivery food and order Asadero. Those who have dined in will know that when you order the steak, it comes served with tortillas and some beans. However, when you order it now, it's more expensive (understandable), BUT it doesn't come with beans or tortillas and the menu is not transparent in that it doesn't come with those things like usual and that you have to pay extra now to order it on the side. The salsa bar is now a separate menu item where for $5.99, they give you 1 dressing sized container (maybe like 2 tablespoons?) of each item in their salsa bar. Do I think it's expensive? Yes, but I understand that it takes time for each of the items to get packaged, etc and they are transparent and make it known on their menu. In general, if you order take out/delivery, be prepared to pay extra for things that you didn't have to pay for before. Personally, my preference is definitely to not get delivery/take out and dine in (if you can of course). The experience is just not the same. read more

We treated ourselves here! But a definite highlight was the Papa Loca. It was HUGe and could easily be easily be shared if you're not super hungry. The Wagyu Vacio tacos were really good as well! , The Australian Wagyu filet was perfection! We had the filet flight and it was our favorite! Drinks were also delicious, and fun. read more

We went here for my husband's birthday. It was good, but not great. I will say that this may just be because I discovered how much I really disliked bone marrow and that is totally just a taste preference! The service and atmosphere was fantastic. We also were trying to save some pennies and got a bunch of appetizers instead of the highlighted freshly cooked meat, so our dishes came out a bit dry and overcooked tasting. Our waited sort of hinted at this while we were ordering, so it was not the restaurant's fault at all. We were just disappointed in what we got. My husband also really did not find the bone marrow very appealing despite the fact that it looked so aesthetically pleasing. Side note: I really don't like pâté, so maybe it's just a texture thing for us? If you've got the bucks, try this place out for yourself and get what they are actually known for (steak). read more

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Asadero claims to be a steakhouse but none of the flavors screamed "Mexican" all that much to me. Everything from the tostada chips to the guacamole were bland... and the guacamole was $15... not worth it. I would've like some more cilantro or onion or something in the guac. My group also got the queso fundido con cho which had a mozzarella like texture and you really have to wrap the cheese multiple times around a chip since the cheese pull was endless. I liked the Zabaton cut of steak which came out on a sizzling stone and you need to take it off if you don't want your steak to overcook. I knocked off two stars because of this place is expensive for what it is and I was expecting something a little more unique. read more

Asadero Ballard - Zabaton - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I'm officially obsessed. After first trying one of their sister restaurants D la Santa, I had been wanting to get to Asadero in Ballard. The vibe is a bit more upscale and the steak is mouth watering. And that sizzle just *chefs kiss* Most recently I shared with a friend so that we could basically get wagyu but what was the most giant delicious baked potato I've ever had in my life. Topped with wagyu, I honestly couldn't have asked for a better meal. Service is always on point and friendly. I always recommend making a reservation though - which is honestly great since D la Santa doesn't really take them. I was just asked where I wanted to go for vday this year and 10000%%% said Asadero. Can't wait! read more

Wait time: Highly recommend making reservations before visiting! Typically very busy during peak times especially on the weekends. Food: (Pictured) -Bone marrow w/ bread -Wagyu tacos -La carne asada Drinks: (Pictured) -Valentina -Mangojito Food was very good! Loved how they brought different sauce options. The steak was very tender. The carne asada definitely gives you a bang for your buck. Really big portion. Service: The service was good! The restaurant is a little loud/small so it may be hard to hear but overall really good. Parking: Lots of street parking available nearby (parallel and back in parking about 1-4 blocks away). read more

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My girlfriend and I do A5 wagyu filets on special occasions. It is her favorite meal in Seattle. Unreal on the stone. Awesome experience.