Cafetal Quilombo was a vibe. The pupusa was packed with beans and cheese, nice and hearty. The enchiladas had a salsa verde on top that was very nice, bright and flavorful without overpowering everything. Tamale was solid too. Washed it all down with an Agua de Jamaica and a horchata, and that horchata was excellent. This is the kind of spot where the food feels homemade because it is. Genuine flavors, genuine spot. Go support. read more

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Found this restaurant on Yelp. Ordered a chorizo wet burrito and my wife ordered a tamal plate. Food was excellent. Chorizo was flavorful and the beans and rice were tasty. I'd recommend this place to anyone looking for authentic Mexican food. read more

Cafetal Quilombo Cafe - Chorizo Burrito - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Set the scene, I was absolutely desperate for some amazing tacos. So I did a yelp search for tacos in my area with over four stars and great reviews, and I found this place. This restaurant clicked all the boxes for me. Family owned check, authentic, Mexican food, check, cute Mexican decor, check and delicious food with some unique options to order, check. What really got me was the reviews on the tamales. I haven't had a great tamale in years, so I was anxious to try it. I ordered the taco plate and a chicken tamale. And they were delicious if I had anything to say, it would be to increase the spice level of the meat in the tamale. The tacos, the fried beans and the rice was good. I would definitely be back again. And everything was reasonably priced. A whole meal was under 12 bucks. Service was good too . read more

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I work within walking distance to this Mexican cafe and frequent it with coworkers several times a year. Staff is always nice and patient, food is made to order and salsas are flavorful. We've ordered for catering as well and they were very considerate in packaging the food for us, if you are looking for a nice, lowkey Mexican spot on Beacon Hill I would definitely recommend stopping through here. This last visit I (finally) snapped pics before I dug in, elotes in a cup, and two asada tacos read more

I love this place, the family who runs it are friendly and make great food. All in all, this is a great place and most of their food is awesome, I just got the Chile Rellenos plate, came uncooked. it was obvious that the chile relleno was just taken out of the refrigerator and microwave for a few minutes - uncooked in the middle. I been going here for a long time and the general feel of a neighborhood hole in the wall is great, I would just stay clear from unique items like chile rellenos - stick to the beans rick and burritos - tacos and such. read more

Amazing place! Good products, good ambience, good service. Delicious food! The burrito was the best to-go option. read more

Cafetal Quilombo Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We heard of this place through intentionalist so decided to give it a try. The place is small but it has a more homey vibe with a Mexican flare. You order at the counter and then they give you a number when it's ready. The guys are pretty nice. We got a pork taco plate which came with 2 tacos, rice and beans as well as a birria taco on the side. The tacos was really good! I enjoy the softness of the tortilla but it was still sturdy. The pork was not dry and they put a lot in there and I didn't miss any of the pickled veggies I usually put on tacos. The birria was saucy and also really enjoyable. Overall, it was a good spot to hit if you're in the area :) read more

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Hole-in-wall-esque Mexican spot in South Seattle. The five stars was for the Chili Relleno Burrito ($10.75), which I've been dying to try for a while. It didn't look like much but it was pure, cheesy, ooey, tasty goodness. Also ordered the chicken mole plate ($12.50), this was just okay. Their house made sauces / salsas are also incredible. Kind staff who brought our food directly to us :) read more

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Just moved here not too long ago and was looking to try some places. I don't usually go to Yelp for this type of stuff, but I saw the pictures and thought they looked like homecooked Mexican food that I get at grandma's house in SoCal. Really delicious stuff and I hope this place sticks around because I'm going to continue to go to it as long as I stay here. Onto the food: Tamales A+ (fave is rajas con queso and I've tried all of them - they're amazing); beans A+; rice A+; pupusa A (all are good, but not too much of a fan of the pork one); horchata A+ (legitimate); sauces A+ (legitimate). Still need to try the tacos and mole. Overall, they served homecooked meals that everyone needs once in a while. It was interesting to see different people from all different walks of life drop in and know that they wanted the same. Anyways, the environment is chill and the owners/staff are extremely nice people. I would be very sad if someone got angry with them... read more

This is my favorite Mexican food in Seattle. I know that sounds like hyperbole, but I mean it. I crave Quilombo more than any other Mexican food. The chile relleno burrito is damn near perfection. Their tamales are magic. Their salsas are delicious. Even their agua frescas are mind-bendingly delicious. read more

Los tamales son deliciosos! La comida está excelente y el servicio estupendo. La salsa que vende es igual que la que hacemos en casa. read more

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I got a birria quesadilla which came with beans and rice which was around $15 w/tip. The food was served hot (if it's not burning I don't want it, jk). Food was yummy and it felt like a home cooked meal. read more

Cafetal Quilombo Cafe - birria quesadilla - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

It took far too long (I'm a long time neighbor, a short walk away) for me to become a regular at this very local Mexican cantina. I finally got around to check out the reviews, and I can vouch for the positive comments. It's the tamales that keep me coming back, and so the other menu options will have to wait. But the tamales are very good, especially if you've had one elsewhere that's average at best. I especially like the chicken with salsa verde and the rajas con queso. I order to go, but the ambience there is very low key and unpretentious, and I can see going there for breakfast or just about any time and feeling right at home. read more

Might be the best tamales I have had in Seattle!!! Reasonable prices, quick service. Go check them out! read more

Cafetal Quilombo Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is a good, no frills and authentic Mexican Food restaurant. The tortillas were homemade and very fresh. I ordered 4 different tacos, birria and chips & salsa. The pork and chorizo tacos were excellent, the chicken mole and asada tacos were okay. The birria was good, but I prefer queso birria (birria with cheese). Overall, this is a good and very affordable Mexican Restaurant. read more

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A really solid spot for Mexican food in Beacon Hill. I tried both the chilaquiles with carne asada and the pork tamal. The chilaquiles were my favorite of the two things I tried as it had a really great proportion size and tasted very comforting. The tamale was good and cheap. Overall good food for a low price you can't find at most places nowadays. The servers were also really kind. The space is very small so just be aware of that if you dine in. read more

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Great little joint up on Beacon Hill! A bit divey on the inside but the food is great! Stuff tried: Tamales: these are some of the best tamales in Seattle! rajas con queso is their most popular one. The masa is not stodgy at all and has a lighter texture than most. It is delicious! The bean and cheese one is a little heavier but tasty too. Chiles relleno burrito: where has this been all my life? Basically, a chiles relleno plate (with rice and beans) stuffed into a burrito. Makes this not so portable dish portable! I will never eat chiles relleno any other way! Chiles relleno plate: okay sometimes i dont want to eat a burrito and want just want the standard plate version. The rice is quite delicious and must have been cooked in some broth or something because it has great flavor. With the corn tortillas this is great comfort food They offer a lot more tamale options that i still need to try and have pupusas too! Come get some! read more

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We've been here several times - whenever we're in Seattle for appts. The people are great - friendly and helpful. The food is great too - with generous portions. Even the teas are fantastic. And it's fun to wait and notice the eclectic group of Customers waiting - locals mostly. Love it! Don't let the outside sway you away - inside awaits you! read more

What a fantastic spot for incredibly fresh and scratch made Mexican food. The Tamales are indeed worthy of the hype. I had the mole and it was so rich and the furthest thing from dry tamales you might have had before. The pozole was recommended by a guest as he was leaving and he was so right - it was incredible. Sooo flavorful and well balanced. I came with my toddler and she ate the entire bowl of rice. I couldn't blame her, it was super moist and yummy! The star of the show though, if that's possible at a place where everything was delicious, was the coffee. I came her because of a TikTok review of the coffee and she was so right. The Cafe Ola drink has no creamer or sweetener yet it is so creamy, smooth and flavorful. It's sweet and aromatic and unlike anything I've ever had before. Such a cool spot - highly recommend! I drove in from the 'burbs and it was totally worth it read more

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This is really the only place we go to for tamales now. They're a little on the pricier side, but the tamales are huge. Love supporting a local business, staff are always friendly. We haven't tried too many other menu items yet, but will be back soon to try more. read more

Cafetal Quilombo Cafe - The drink is from another local spot, but this chicken mole tamale was good! - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I live two blocks away from Quilombo and I plan on including that mention when I sell my house. So lucky to live so close to this place. I am an enchilada junky and I love both sauce options, verde and roja. Perfectly spiced meat and sauce wrapped in homemade corn tortillas. The tacos and the tamales are excellent. I have also had the cherizo breakfast burrito and really enjoyed it. Flavor flavor and flavor are the three best words to describe this place. Prices are very affordable and if you don't love the staff, it's not them, it's you. read more

This cafe is a mix of several different offerings. They offer breakfast drinks and food like a regular cafe, Mexican food for lunch and dinner that's very authentic, and even items to go like tamales, which they have a lot of options to choose from. I purchased their Mexican food to go and the price was very reasonable (~$11 for a combo). The portions aren't very large which I actually appreciate since it was the perfect amount. The rice and beans were excellent, and the meat was fresh and flavorful without being too greasy or fatty. I do wish they would include salsa with the meal instead of charging extra since I like to spice up my food, but I do think it's great that it's optional for those who don't need it. Parking is also a bit challenging since it's located on a busy street without a lot of parking options. Overall it's a great place with tasty food and great service. read more

Love the flavors of the food and place! Warm and cozy! So many options both morning and later. read more

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Good prices and great food. I flew in from Chicago the other day and the first place we went to grab food right after the flight was here. I was hangry and this cured that so fast! I ate 3 tamales at the resturant and took a few to go. The tamales are very well portioned, eating 3 was a lot but was good for me. The cashier was super sweet and we enjoyed talking to him as we were ordering and during our meal. Authentic Mexican food with great vegan tamale options!! P.s. the menu I saw online didn't have all the vegan tamales listed, so if you're ordering through the phone make sure to ask about all the options. read more

Chile Relleno Burrito! Tamales. Amazing service. Coffee shop with tables. Been coming here for years, wonderful family business. For me, the Chile Relleno Burrito exists in a category it's own. Convenient, simple, like a burrito. Surprising, delicious, veggie with the Relleno inside. read more

We are in town visiting friends and they brought us here for our last meal... EXCELLENT! EXCELLENT! EXCELLENT! The flavors in that chicken tinga read more

AUTHENTIC tasting, FRESH, DELICIOUS! After being with my ex and his family from Mexico for a couple of years, I've REALLY missed their cooking. This felt like home cooked goodness. 10/10 recommend! Also, always support small businesses! They're the best. read more

Excellent food and service. I met the owners son Emmanuel today and his mom was preparing the food and his Tia was in the kitchen. I felt like I was welcomed into their family. As a person of color I am all about supporting local businesses of color. 6 stars for the amazing warmth I experienced. Portion sizes were great. read more

Chilaquiles here are top-tier (not soggy at all, good ratio of meat/chips) and the people are so nice! Generous portions at a reasonable price, everything tastes fresh and super flavorful read more

Cafetal Quilombo Cafe - Chilaquiles with green salsa and chicken tinga - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Really recommend this place! My favorite was the tamales. The portion size was large and the tamales were moist with good flavor. I got one beef and one chicken. Seemed like a family owned business with a really friendly vibe. Good service and gave good recommendations. They had a variety of salsas to add. Tamales were really filling and pretty cheap, good value. read more

I came to this place because of the positive reviews. THIS PLACE DID NOT DISAPPOINT. The Horchata Latte (cold) was EVERYTHING. Thee best Horchata latte I've ever had. 5 Stars for the Horchata latte and the tamales were delicious! The staff were very friendly and helpful. Shout out to Manuel and his family. I appreciate the service they provided for me. Great spot to eat, journal, and do some work. Highly recommend! I will visit again! read more

"Best Tamale in Seattle"????? I would say not likely. This place has okay tamales. I would say the flavor inside doesn't come out as much as you would like it to. Pupusa was also underwhelming I would give this a 3/5 but its a family owned place so a good 4/5 for me. read more

Cafetal Quilombo Cafe - Tamales - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Really really good stuff from this cafe. Low key one of my favorite places here in Seattle. None of that amalgamated glop you find at other places. Lots of vegetarian and a few vegan tamiles too. The place can be a little chaotic but worth the wait! My favorites are the nopales and vegetable tamales and the breakfast chilaquiles with just eggs read more

Their tamales are the best in town and the staff is incredibly welcoming. The tacos are also excellent

These tamales might just be the best in the world. Incredibly fresh and they are big! The horchata is also excellent. Gracias read more

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I had the pleasure of selling a car to the owner of this restaurant where he proceeded to invite me into his restaurant and treat me as if I was family. I moved here from Arizona and have had the hardest time finding Mexican food that competes with back home and I have to say this place was all that and more! Will definitely Be back and recommend anyone to come eat there! Best food in Seattle no doubt about it! read more

Riquisima comida!! I order 2 dozen tamales for my office holiday party and they were soooo good! And a great hit! Masa was well seasoned. I had a bean and cheese and the beans had great flavor. My coworker had the rajas and he said "10 out of 10!" Great service too! Parking was surprisingly easy! Just pulled up right out front. read more

A small neighborhood cafe serving a variety of coffee, teas, specialty drinks, and comfort food! I frequent this place mostly for the drinks. I prefer tea, so I'm always happy to see an offering of drinks that isn't coffee. Here's what I order: - London Fog - Chai Latte - Horchata Unlike some tea lattes that can be watery, the lattes here are always rich and fragrant. This place is family-operated, and you definitely see that in the way they craft their drinks/food. As for food, I like the tacos and breakfast burritos! read more

We had the cafe de olla which was like a sweet cold brew and the breakfast burritos with the green salsa were yummy. Definitely coming back for the tamales. read more

Nice quiet chill spot for some good food, coffee and great company. Love the nostalgic things like an old stove and mix of furniture. No odd odors and the staff were nice too. I'd say that locals love this place because people were coming in and picking up food to go as if they've been coming here all the time. I believe it's family owned when I see them all close up and leave in the same car, which I absolutely love it and find it really peaceful when everyone was doing their part in a nice quiet way. Unlike some places where it's rush, yell, make a huge amount of noise and push out mediocre stuff. Not a long wait here, no TVs and nice music. Definitely a spot to go to and let the traffic die down before hitting the road. read more