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    El Mercado Latino

    3.8 (81 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Chicken
    Fuyme J.

    First time trying empanadas from this location. Located in Pike Market by an entry point to Post Alley Wide variety of flavors from beef chicken salmon ham and cheese and various cheese combos Definitely grab and go type of spot but also can purchase various spices and grocery goods. Tried the beef chicken and chorizo since out of other things. Beef and chicken were ok, seemed under season and the crust of the empanada had no crisp or flakiness to it. The chorizo some spice but the crust was hard and tough to bite into. A bit overpriced for the quality seeking.

    Salmon empanadas
    Julia S.

    I stumbled upon this place walking around while waiting for sushi reservations. I got a salmon empanada - never seen this flavor! It was closing so it wasn't warm anymore, but still a really good snack once heated up!

    Junior V.

    I honestly thought it would have a better taste but it was ok they do have all the Latin culture based food and drinks though 50 cents charge for card use.

    Empanadas $7-8 each

    I was charged $7.99 for salmon empanada when the sign says $6.99. When I clarified the price, they pointed to the sign and said salmon says $7.99. They charge $0.50 for a plastic bag when the sign says "$0.50 charge for less than $10." I don't mind paying premium prices for a tourist trap location but don't take advantage of tourists. We tried: beef, chicken, salmon, chorizo empanadas: All of them were 75%-85% onion. It's located in the same alley as Pike Place Chowder. Don't be tricked like me. Definitely not worth coming here.

    $6.99 for an empanada, which would make grandmothers all over Los Angeles weep.
    Milo Z.

    The ladies behind the counter were cute and nice, but $6.99 per empanada (up $2.00 in less than a year??) and $2.99 for a can of Diet Coke dictates the highest I can rate this tourist trap is two stars, which is the most I could go for. Also, think that's bad? While I was eating them sitting on a step, I saw a sign for "Seattle's Best Meatball Sandwich" for $19.95 next door. One and done with the Pike Place Market!

    Chorizo Empanada
    Tiana N.

    Stumbled upon this shop as I was walking around the Pike Place area. I didn't even know I was hungry until I saw the empanadas displayed! The empanadas are AMAZING. I came at around 4PM and they had already ran out of their more popular Beef Empanadas so I ended up getting the Chorizo Empanada. It was so delicious! The breading on the outside was soft and fluffy. The chorizo on the inside was nice and juicy. I'm definitely coming back to try the other ones! They also had a small shop full of lots of seasonings, hot sauces, snacks, and more!

    How HOT can you go!??
    Shonah M.

    How on earth have I missed this Hot Sauce kingdom - whenever I've been down to Pike Market!?! Passed it while walking through Post Alley & got so excited at all I was see! There's so many neat little shops & food joints here that you'll need several hours to thoroughly enjoy your time of day here! Or just keep coming back. With so many hot sauces to choose from I had to step back & say - is this for real!? YES IT IS!!! El Mercado Latino sells way too many sauces but I've just got to list all of them out for you - in another life! You must drop by if you love adding flavour to your food - chill, medium, hot & death - sauces are offered! Burn your insides at your own peril - I'm just recommending a fantastic store to buy options for yourself. Now you might find some items to be pricey but I guess it depends how badly you need such items! I'm really just super impressed with the selection available & glad I can find so much variety here! Caribbean & Latin American seasoning & various other products are also on sale here. You will not be disappointed!

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    Extremely overpriced... Almost all products can be found cheaper online. The staff was also unkind.

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    Amazing salmon empanada!!! So good, fresh fish, and delicious dough. Highly recommend!

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    4.3(442 reviews)
    0.0 miDowntown
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    DeLaurenti Food & Wine has been in existence since 1946, with the move to its current location at…read morePike Place Market since 1972. Three generations of the DeLaurenti family oversaw it until 2001 when three local Seattleites took over the reins for the past 25 years to date, Pat McCarthy, Matt Snyder, and Nate Plutko. I'm a Washingtonian since 1973 and have enjoyed seeing this at the corner of 1st and Pike. Numerous visits, but my most recent detour was on 2/16/26. I love gawking at the various sundries and specialty items available especially the chocolates, spices, sauces, olive oils, pasta, ad naseum. Just wander along each aisle, you'll understand and be inspired. Also, what an expansive meat and cheese case with knowledgeable staff for your charcuterie needs! Upstairs you can find a decent selection of wine and spirits and an apertivo spot to have a glass and a bite. I was full from my pasta bowl at nearby Pasta Casalinga, but was eyeing the charcuterie cone. Imagine tasty nibbles to snack on while wandering the rest of the market. Back on the main floor towards 1st Avenue, there's a busy espresso bar and where one can get an Italian panini or pizza slices to go. Highly recommended while at Pike Place Market. Buon Appetito!

    The lady who works at the yarn store around the corner from here said this was the best coffee…read morearound the waterfront and she was spot on. I came here for coffee and it was sooo good. Just hot enough to keep you warm but not too hot that you couldn't enjoy. Great flavoring and service! It wasn't until I walked my 4th circle around Pikes Place area that I realized they had a whole deli and grocery store behind it and a wine bar upstairs! Wish I tried some of their food but was a great experience!

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    Bali's Himalayan Chai & Salt Snacks Counter

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    5.0(14 reviews)
    4.0 miJunction

    Love these small spots in Seattle that are very surprising. It is a little busy and hectic here on…read morea Sunday during the farmers market, so you gotta be very patient. There isn't really a system for ordering or receiving your food/drinks. It's kinda like when you go to a family's house and they're busy making sure all the food and drinks have enough love, so you gotta wait for them to do their thang and just quietly enjoy the process. The owner is suuuper kind and greets you as you enter and you can tell he really cares about his customers. He will let you know if he's busy and around how long to wait. I just gotta hand it to the owner, it sounds like he has a lot of regulars who come in for dosa, lentils, and chai. It smelled good every time he made some dosa! Masala chai: got mine with oat milk (he has to brew a new batch if you want a different milk), he usually uses half and half I believe for his chai. Love the spices! I like my chai pretty spicy and this is really good. He sells packs of loose chai so you can brew at home also Note: their masala chai is made with black tea and their pink chai is made with green tea and has pistachio Will come back to try the food and pink chai when it's not so poppin!

    Extraordinary food, made to order: Chais & East-Indian fare! Bali's a friendly host; and he makes…read moreDosa!! Dosa, an Indian dish that's impossible to find in most Seattle E-Indian restaurants are heaven!!. THANK YOU, Bali ; )

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    Uwajimaya in Seattle is a cool Asian market with a lot to check out…read more They have a big selection of groceries, snacks, and specialty items i hadn't seen in other Asian markets. The fresh seafood and produce sections are good, and the gift area had a good variety of anime and Hello Kitty stuff. There's also a food court with a few good options if you're hungry. It can get busy, especially on weekends, but it's fun to walk around. Worth a visit if you're in the area or looking for something different.

    Uwajimaya has to be the largest, cleanest, and nicest Asian grocery stores I've ever been in and…read moreI'm jealous this isn't local to me! Also wish I didn't discover it my last night in town because I would have stopped in almost everyday. Huge selection - from health & beauty, dishes, alcohol, prepared food, and just about everything you can imagine from the food side (pantry and fresh). Large produce selection with a lot of items you can't easily find in an "everyday American" grocery store. I also loved they carried salad mixes. The meat and seafood area had great selection and was so clean and fresh! The pantry type items also had an incredible selection. I wish I could have stocked up on so many things. For a quick lunch or dinner, stop by and try some of their prepared food items - great selection and I felt reasonable prices. I loved browsing all the aisles and was so inspired to want to make a delicious meal. Since I was traveling, I could only pick up a few items! Hope when I return to leave some extra room in my suitcase. Great store!

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    4.8(113 reviews)
    9.0 mi
    Family-owned & operated
    Grab-and-go

    They started having specials with their fishes and it was such a great deal we couldn't resist…read more Wednesday special was hand rolls for 99 cents each!!!! You can choose from a variety of fishes as well. They were pretty fresh and yummy. The guy working there was really nice. He had a lot of advice and suggestions. The place is literally a fish market so not a dine in place. Parking is ample. Otherwise, it's pretty quiet and calm. The stuff is sometimes pricey but when they do deals like this, it's worth it. Will probably be back for their sushi and sashimi special as well.

    I first went to Local Market just after the pandemic thanks to their offerings on the Top Good to…read moreGo app. After realizing the quality was absolutely worth the drive from Seattle, I took them up on a crab offer I saw after following them on Facebook and got 20 pounds for a crab boil I planned as a direct result of their sale. When I arrived their supplier had not yet arrived with the product, so the owner coordinated free delivery same day so that I could be free to go home and prepare for the dinner party. Experiencing their dry-aged fish Omakase offering in person this week was a reminder of why I enjoy purchasing from Local Market whenever I'm on the East Side. The owner Mark is incredibly knowledgeable, down to earth and willing to answer any silly question you may have. His passion for his craft is obvious, and this company deserves nothing but the best!

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