LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS PLACE. The family that runs it (yes it's family run) is so beyond sweet and the…read morefood matches the excellent service! This is my go to restaurant for Mexican food or just needing a snack. The environment is super welcoming and family friendly. I always get the chimichanga but their pozole is delicious too! Highly recommend this place. They deserve way more business and attention than they get!

I would recommend this business the best beans and rice and the best tacos. I would say go there…read more It's wonderful you like Mexican food. The sauces are great and the customer service is wonderful. It is also very clean restaurant. Try it. You'll love it.

Best empanadas I've had outside of south America. I put my order online before driving 20 minutes…read moreto the store, rolled up, and was out within two minutes with freshly baked empanadas. There's nowhere to eat inside but I love that this location screams family run business with an owner who works hard and is building something great. The onion and cheese empanada was really good. I'm also a fan of the minced meat.

First time visiting this store, we bought a half dozen of the empanadas …read more A mix of the sirloin steak, and classic meat empanadas. We also picked up 3 small portions of their chimichurri sauce. (2 regular and 1 spicy. (Beware ...the spicy definitely had a kick). These empanadas are so delicious! I loved the chimichurri sauce too, although a bit pricey at 1.50 for a small portion. I first tried these empanadas at Metropolitan Market last summer. Will definitely revisit when I need to get my empanada fix! Note: it is better to call ahead and order, otherwise you must wait for about 15 minutes so the empanadas can be baked. No tables/chairs in the store (so it is basically take out. However there is a 2 person bench to sit on when you wait for your order

Ever since my boyfriend and I moved from NYC to Seattle, one of the things we've been yearning to…read moreencounter is hearty Colombian(him)/Ecuadorian(me) food. New York was crawling in delicious Southern American food. So we decided to go on an adventure to Tacoma and visit this establishment, and I'm so glad we did. Upon walking in, the space is decorated in Colombian flags, license plates, banners, and other miscellaneous decor. The tropicana radio station playing in the back made us feel like we were back in Manizales for a brief moment. We were greeted with kindness and curiosity as we exchanged cultural backgrounds. Foods that we ate: - Pandebono (Plain, with no guyaba): One of the many famous breads Colombia has to offer, the flavor was spot on. Savory and cheesy with a nice chew. It was more airy than I was anticipating, so a lot of empty pockets while eating it (it's usually denser), but still delicious nonetheless. If you like a sweet surprise, would recommend getting the pandebono with guyaba inside. - Buñuelo: Another great cheese bread in the shape of a sphere and fried. The inside was super soft and airy as well which is more on brand for this! Although not typically crunchy or hard, the shell did lack a bit of toughness that's normally expected. Again, did not take away from the enjoyable experience otherwise. - Bandeja Paísa: Nearly perfect, we were both so stunned. The chorizo and chicharron were AMAZING. The chicharron had the perfect amount of meat, more crunchy than chewy which is what we preferred. I don't know what blend the chorizo is made out of, but it was packed with flavor. The steak was a little tough but still delicious. Avocado, fried egg, the arepa, all complemented the dish well. I personally don't like maduros, but the one in this dish was not too sweet at all, delicious. The frijoles were also packed with flavor, giving the rice a wonderful flavor to soak up. We definitely need to come back and have their churrasco for sure. If you're Colombian in the Seattle area or are looking to try Colombian food for the first time, this is a must visit!!!

Some coworkers and I stopped in for lunch in a group of 8 on a weekday and the wonderful man behind…read morethe counter took great care in putting some tables together for us. The ambiance was vibrant with tasteful cultural music which I truly could not get enough of. The restaurant was clean, including the bathrooms and what you can see of the kitchen. Now for the food; I was not overly impressed. They seem to be popular for their empanadas but from my experience they were bland, cooked from frozen, and lacked that the booming flavor I was expecting for an authentic Colombian restaurant. Some of the entrees they make looked good but there were a few of those I wouldn't recommend either. I likely won't return but I'm excited I had the opportunity to see what they were about.

I first had the beef empanada and was pleasantly satisfied…read more Next I had the breakfast empanada which reinforced my earlier enthusiasm . Lastly I had the Potato Bomb and found that it was the answer to all of my problems.

Really nice vegan empañadas made from sweet potatoes. I believe they also have a sweet empañada…read moreoption that may be vegan too, but I always go with the savory. The chimichurri was good, although a tad oily and messy compared to last time. It's a little pricey for the size of the empañadas, but they are filling, so it's OK. The young man who works behind the counter is super chill and nice. It's also a good place to go if you missed the ferry and have to wait for the next boat -- you can see the ferry lanes from the park in front of the eatery! There's also a cute little porch with a few small tables and chairs.

Time to update another Yelp post since my previous visit to Seatango Foods was back on 6/1/21. On…read moremy way to Bothell via Lake City Way to Hwy 522, I was able to snag a parking lot close to Seatango (3/27/26). Walking in, it was nice to see the space reconfigured to allow more kitchen and pastry case space. Plus the interior is a lot more warmer with wall color and vibrant art work which is enhanced by the natural light. This makes for a more pleasant dining area. I was kind of overwhelmed with the immense selection and variety in the wrap around pastry case. I'm glad that the counter person was patient with me as I seriously gave consideration since clearly I can't say - one of each please, lol. I ended up exercising restraint and selected two ham and cheese empanadas with chimichurri and two chocolate covered chocolate alfajores with dulce de leche as takeout. The Homie ate one empanada with chimichurri later that day. I ate mine the next day with the remaining chimichurri. We can both attest that the quality has remained despite the near five year hiatus. The alfajores also was delicious, no surprise there. Next visit, I'm going to inquire further about the assortment of pastries in the front pastry case. There was no individual signage displayed during my visit. Again, glad to see another indie business survive post-pandemic and during these challenging economic times.

At SEATANGOFOODS,The empanadas are to "DIE FOR."…read more Want ARGENTINE style pastries and other OVEN YUMMIES? Go straight to Seatango. You need not go anywhere else. Moons ago, my friend and I drove across one state to hunt for empanadas --- that's how badly we wanted one. Seattle -- you don't have to work that hard. "LOVE" is real close by! WESTERN WA & BEYOND: Go to LAKE CITY for the most SAVORY & SWEET empanadas!! The empanadas are HUGE but most of all, DELICIOUS! Walk in, take in the glorious aromas! Breathe it in. It's pure joy! We eat with our eyes. I was mesmerized by the baked good display. It is a very thoughtful, organized and wonderfully presented food items presentation. So much love goes into making these baked delights! Still, that's not where it ends-- look at my pictures. There are many goodies to choose from. Don't drool too hard. Just get there and order a box of many! This place has an OLD WORLD CHARM. In a small way, I fell in love with the decorations, colors, the smell of warm sugar, the space ... I talked the few customers present. Every person said roughly the same thing, "TRY EVERYTHING. You can't go wrong. It's all amazing. Sweet or savory. No matter." Everything is HAND-MADE. The bakery is small but the space, display, warm and welcoming. I found street parking -- no problem. I was waiting for my dog to get bathed and groomed nearby. Found myself wanting a snack. Just needed a little something to hold me over until a real meal. Had no idea that my beef [there is also chicken, many more flavors] empanada is a MEAL in itself. The man who waits on you knows his products very well even though it takes a few seconds for him to WARM UP to you. Still, he is a wonderful, friendly & hard working man. An amazing shop speaks for itself when you walk in. I'd drive across state lines to eat at SEATANGO! Try it and see how you like it. I suspect, like any place -- going OFF PEAK times will garnish you more attention by the wait staff. Still, don't wait to go. Go to Seatango now ... no regrets! PS -- Please Understand. This is my first time ever giving a WA bakery 5 stars.

I thought these Argentine-style Empanadas tasted amazing, especially the Chorizo which was…read moreliterally dripping in flavor. The garlicky oily dipping sauce added even more flavor to the savory empanadas and gave me dragon breath all day but it was so worth it! There is a good amount of seating here. I love the futbol decor and airiness of the place. There is some lot parking out front and street parking is also an option and where I found parking. The only downside to my experience coming here recently is how they forgot to include my ham & cheese empanada in the to go box that was nicely packaged and sealed so I couldn't check to see if it was there until I unpacked my order and found that it was not there. I didn't want to deal with the hassle of calling them to get a refund for it or drive back for it. Also, I don't feel like giving them one less star right now on this review because of it. I'm considering it this time as a natural human error and donation to this nice small business. Hopefully, they will be more careful and efficient my next visit because their product was very tasty and I do want go back there again soon to try more.

In the past all the empanadas I had were hard and dry. This was so soft and delicious!…read more Came in the evening with some friends. Was a great snack to share. Staff were great, and quick!

This is a true gem. Flavor,.love and care are the first three things that come to my mind here…read more Such wonderful sipce! This is my second order here and everything has been top notch. I'm looking forward to exploring the rest of the menu!

One fine Saturday morning, I was craving an apple empanada. If only there were a website I could…read moreuse to help me find what a crave...Yelp to the rescue! What luck that Pampeana Empanadas was going to be in the U-District! I picked up a beef (ground beef, onions, sweet peppers, raisins, hard-boiled egg, and garlic) and apple and dulce de leche (apples, cinnamon, clove mix, and Argentine dulce de leche). These adorable little pockets were browned nicely and well seasoned. I enjoyed the flavor of the beef mixture and still haven't figured out if I like the raisins (but it's not bad). I love hard-boiled eggs in my empanadas and it's something that I look forward to. The apple had a nice texture. It was not as sweet as I was expecting so it didn't quite hit the mark for me. I want to go back every week until I try all of them!

It's been long I had good Arepa. I tried a place in Factoria mall in Bellevue but that was pretty…read moreaverage. I discovered Arepa several years back in Raleigh in NCSU campus and always felt that's the best Arepa I ever had. But then comes this place which absolutely set the bar even higher. Their Arepas are really good - given I just tried a black bean Arepa - no meat. I loved it. I also enjoyed their sauces and it is just fun to experiment with different sauces and enjoying the flavors. I won't be surprised if all their sauces were housemade. My friend got Chicken Empanadas and this was first time he was having Venezuelian food - he really liked it. We also tried Flan - it was okay. You probably don't want to try lot of desserts here. Ambience is pretty good here. Loved the dining area.

I got the arepa combo with the queen beef arepa, beef empanada, and brown sugar lemon limeade. Also…read morepictured is my friend's sampler plate. I have had this place before when it was on 50th and I was much more impressed this time around. I really enjoyed all the sauces they provided for the table: garlic, cilantro, chipotle, spicy, and habanero. The empanada was soooo tasty and the beef in everything was great. The location is conveniently across from a big and pretty empty parking lot so it was also easy to drop in to eat. I will definitely be craving this place again.

I was craving a soup. I searched for a place to go and this place came up. They had chicken, beef…read moresoup with plenty of veggies. It was really hot and the staff were very welcoming. This restaurant is located inside of the mall so don't spend time looking for it outside like I did. The restaurant is small with great space.

I been to their og location at uw before and really like their arepas. I decided to try other items…read moreon the menu this time. You pay at the counter and they bring out the food to you and you bus your own table. It's not too bad. It was pretty busy when we came but it wasn't too loud. I got the pabellon bowl which was basically rice, beans, plantains and shredded beef. It was a very hearty dish. The flavor was just ok though, almost bland. The portion was good, but I don't think it justifiy the $20 price. Overall, I probably will stick with the arepas next time.