El Patio

3.9 (77 reviews)

Latin American, Salad, Seafood

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Ana F.

El Patio is amazing ! I walked in for pupusas . The staff was kind , Lizzy helped me on a Thursday morning . I had the best pupusas , the flavor was delicious It was also a very low bill for all ordered . I would come again :-) I used to go to the "cabaña " But it's not same neither on price or service ...:

DF H.

Here's the deal. The menu isn't pretty and underplays the quality and quantity of the food. They're really wonderful here. Service, food, and laid back vibes, all of it.

Lovely service, atmosphere and food! Warmed my soul on a cold winter day. Will be back.

Ayer fui a comer ahí con mi familia. Nosotros vamos muy seguido porque la comida está súper buena. Pero esta mesera desde que llegamos nos atendió horrible. Pasaron10min y no vino a preguntar que queríamos de tomar oh si ya estábamos listos para ordenar! Ojalá que cuando valla ella no esté. Avia un pelo en la popusa de mi hermano y ella dijo que nosotros lo pusimos ahí. Grasias alas otras meseras no las cambiaron pero ella no queria. Y dijeron que mucha gente se queja de carácter de atender ala gente.

Tammy E.

Good solid brunch/lunch spot with parking lot in the back! I met my friend here for pre-holiday gift exchange and lunch as it was midway between the two of us in terms of fighting holiday shopper traffic. I'm so glad we chose this spot! When we arrived, there were few open tables, but they quickly filled up! Argentina had just won the World Cup and the owner/manager got on the mic to cheers the winners over France. There was lively music played throughout our meal and families gathered for a delicious meal together. I had the spinach and cheese pupusa and a taco salad, and my friend ordered the beef enchilada. We, of course, started with chips, salsa, and guacamole. We probably ordered too much food but it was all very flavorful and better than we could have hoped for. I always think a pupusa will be small and not filling and then end up having too much to eat! I look forward to future visits here so I can try some of their camarones dishes!

Lawrence L.

Rarely do I have a scathingly negative review. Very interesting and authentic-looking menu. I ordered a michelada which was tasty and came with a spiced candy straw. it went downhill from there. 12 dollars for a michelada and no prices on the menu? There were a lot of side-eyes from the other patrons and restaurant staff when I came in. I wanted dinner, and it's on a busy road in Seattle. Relatively new, and I was intrigued to venture from standard Mexican fare. Everyone is welcome? Menu prices are very high for Central American fare in a diner-class restaurant. After ordering my drink, the waitress couldn't seem to understand anything I said in English or Spanish. She called someone else over. I explained I was vegetarian, and he stared. He asked if I wanted a burrito. Several pupusas options were all veg. I offered to have a few of those and pointed out the ones I wanted. He wandered off. 15 minutes later, he came back and asked me if I had decided. I decided I would pay for my drink and leave. All of the above, coupled with several drunk patrons, made for an unwelcome experience. I drove up to El Camion where the food was fresh, and reasonably priced, and the service is always friendly.

Richie D.

Central American spot on Aurora in North Seattle. We went in during lunchtime and were immediately seated. Our servers were helpful, friendly, and attentive, providing excellent service. We ordered only one entree since my friend told me that the last time he called the Desayuno especial, he couldn't finish it. We also ordered two pupusas to accompany our entree, unaware that a single pupusas came with the meal. My favorite team from the entree was the sausage. It had a lot of flavor. I also liked how all the other items added different tastes to it. Man, I loved the pupusas; they were soft and had lots of cheese. I do wish it had some other item besides cheese in it. Our meal was enough for two, and we had to take a pupusas or two home. Overall, I like this Central American spot and will try to come back to try other items on the menu.

Jennifer D. L.

Omg this was the best tradition breakfast I've had in a long time. Diego & Stephanie we're my servers and they did an awesome job. The plantains were so sweet, the crema paired well, and a little piece of the fresh cheese! The steak was tender, those beans may look runny but god damn the flavor was incredible. Everything on my plate was exceptional. Thank you chefs!

Pork Tamale: seasoned corn dough and vegetables wrapped in banana leaf

Vivian H.

This was my first time trying pupusas and El Patio, but I absolutely loved everything I ordered. I ordered the Pupusas Revuelta, which you can choose from maíz (corn) or arroz (rice) flour. This particular pupusa is filled with cheese, pork, and beans. The pupusas are served alongside curtido (cabbage slaw) and tomato salsa. Each pupusa is $4.50 and for me, two pupusas was more than enough! The tamale was soft, rich, and flavorful and the same price as the pupusas. You can choose either chicken or pork as your protein. Each bite melted in my mouth and had the texture of almost butter. The Platano Frito is fried sweet plantain served with beans and cream. It was not too sweet and went well with the sides. I preferred eating it with the beans and didn't think the cream was necessary. This was a good portion for the price. I called in my order, but you can definitely order online via Grubhub for pickup and delivery. El Patio seems to have happy hour deals quite often and amazing drinks (both non-alcoholic and alcoholic). I'm interested in trying the Atol de Elote and Horchata de Morro. El Patio is located on the busy main street of Aurora Ave N, but I believe they have limited parking in the back.

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5 Stars in terms of Authentic Latin American Food! Staff where friendly and great! read more

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Aldeny G.

5 years ago

The portions are not bad... a bit pricey, but not bad, except the pupusas, they could have a bit more filling and not so much corn dough, it's like a thick tortilla with very little flavor inside, honestly had to add extra slaw so can be more tasty. Since the place is located in Aurora, didn't expect it to be a perfect spot, but actually looked very decent and clean, the plan was to take my order to go anyways, just a personal covid precaution. My order took quite a bit, and to be honest, the restaurant wasn't too busy (maybe 8 people, at that time) another costumer (that was not wearing a mask and still received service) got pretty upset and nearly left without his order because of the long wait. Their dishwasher was ALSO not wearing his mask properly, he had it under his chin, which make it totally useless and for what I've read it's a common thing in this place. The host/cashier was nice and attentive, for what I could see the kitchen and the cashier were following the mask up mandatory for restaurants, why not to encourage the rest of their team and the costumers to do it as well? read more

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Erin B.

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Amazing food and drinks! They have great variety of menu options including, atole de elote, Cóctel de camarones and liquadas! Very authentic food in a great location, the staff is very friendly and offer great service. The establishment is very clean bar is fun with great atmosphere. They offer delicious breakfast menus as well!! read more

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Laurie W.

3 years ago

The people are incredibly nice & the food is amazing! First time here from a recommendation & will definitely be coming back.

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John W.

5 years ago

Their food and the presentation is very good but the price for the portion you get is kinda not worth it

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Dan S.

8 years ago

Checked out El Patio hoping to find our new local Mexican joint. Disappointed to say this is not going to be it. Food was bland and way over priced. In our seafood dish we discovered a hair that was not our own. Upon informing the server she took the plate away half eaten and returned with a check charging full price for the hairy dish? When we asked for some compensation they said "well you ate it didn't you" Well, yeah, until I saw a hair. At least they didn't suggest I should have ate around it. They ended up giving us half off the tainted dish. You won't be driving up 99 and see us on El Patio anytime soon. Adios Amigos and good riddance read more

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Ozzie L.

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Gave this place a second chance, knowing very well this is NOT A MEXICAN RESTAURANT! LOL! Food was pretty damn good. You gotta know what to order tho, so far I recommend the Pollo tajado. Delicious! The other is the appetizer "Ejemplo" good size! read more

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Gracey C.

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For $6.99 you get chips, salsa and guacamole. The dips are each in TINY portions so you get a bunch of chips and enough guac for maybe 5 of them. Ordered margaritas before our entree. Entree took over 20 minutes to arrive and never once did a server stop by to refill waters or check on drinks. They were well understaffed which showed far to well during our experience. For a $62 dinner, id certainly expect more. read more

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Amanda U.

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We live right down the street and eat here on a weekly basis. We love El Patio dearly. The food is always fresh and great. The margaritas are delicious and the staff is always so friendly and welcoming. You also can't beat a great pupusas! read more

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Cody B.

6 years ago

Looking for a big ol' dish of Columbian treat snacks? Well the search is over. The Bandeja Paisa exceeded my expectations - they had to roll me outta El Patio after this hearty dish. Compliments to the chef! read more

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Jenny A.

7 years ago

This is probably my favorite place, love every detail, your attention, your food, the atmosphere is the first time I feel that I am in my country, excellent food .... I will return for more ... happy to have come!!!! read more

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Natalie G.

8 years ago

Yum! The best drinks and yummy Latin food! They have a parking lot behind the building off 97th. Super nice family ran place. The nice gentleman bartender will tell you things about the regionality of the things you order if you ask. The food isn't too spicy but has a lot of flavor. Our favorites are the yogui which is Honduran and is like a passionfruit mojito. Also the tamarind margarita is so great! The pupusas and chorizo are also favorites! And we literally can't come here without having yucca con chicharrones. read more

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I like this place a lot! I'm seeing a lot of people disappointed because it's not a typical Mexican restaurant but that's primarily because it's not a Mexican restaurant. The pupusas are delicious and pretty hefty. The fried plantains are consistently good and my husband is a big fan of the sopa de mariscos. The menu is large, service is quick and friendly, and in the days we would dine in they were always very accommodating of us and our toddler, which is appreciated. We have been and will keep coming back! read more

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Alika G.

5 years ago

I love this place! We live nearby and order quite frequently, and the food is always fantastic.

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Valerie M.

7 years ago

This is my first time in Seattle and writing a yelp. This place reminded me of my culture and made food like my grandma use to make all the time. I definitely recommend coming here and trying the puposas!! read more

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Alyssa M.

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Love this authentic South American spot! Everything on the menu is great! I love their Baliadas. Such a great hidden little gem.

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Danielle H.

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Went here a couple of times, and I was always very happy with the quality of food and the reliable service. Feels a little dive-y, so it isn't necessarily your dress up date-night but it is definitely filling comfort food with a fun cocktail menu. read more

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Desirae M.

6 years ago

I've driven by this place for a year and finally was able to come in last night. We came in and planned to just have a margarita, which we did and it was fantastic (we prefer less sweet, but didn't specify that to the server, but it was still very tasty). We always judge a place by their chips and salsa so we ordered some. Fresh made chips, salsa, and guac! So we proceeded to order dinner (are are taco and chile relleno connoisseurs). Their tacos were made with house-made tortillas (amazing) and the chile relleno was probably the best we've ever had. I highly recommend this place! The prices are comparable to Azteca. read more

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Courtney J.

4 years ago

Nothing brings this old goat more happiness than a pupusa, plantains and an ice cold Regia at El Patio. New table cloths really make the vibe. Love the staff! read more

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Leah I.

8 years ago

My husband and our family use to come here all the time when it was called tropicos breeze. We use to suggest it to friends and take family from out of town here. I'm not sure if there are new owners/management etc... but the pupusas are SUPER thick. With minimal filling. The cheese also seems flavorless. We tried it out 3x to be sure it just wasn't an off day/s or cook. Sadly no, they continued to be made very thick, lacked in flavor and minimal ingredients inside. The last two times we were there, our pupusas were made wrong. It took 35 mins to get the corrected ones. We are so bummed. It use to be one of our favorite restaurants. :/ read more

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Briana R.

4 years ago

Hidden Gem. Food portions were huge , and meal was delicious . Authentic Papusas , Agua frescas, and fresh queso Fresca. Service was amazing and staff was friendly. 10/10 would recommend . read more

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J R.

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This place is great! The pupusas did not disappoint and the chips and salsa probably the best I ever had. One observation for the owners. Have a printed ( or online) happy hour menu, our server didn't know what items were on happy hour also didn't mention pupusas were only $3 on Thursdays, had we known that we might have ordered more than we had. read more

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Laura V.

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I really enjoyed this restaurant. Embarrassedly, came in here starved and cranky. Before, coming here, I had bookmarked this place many times on being a passenger on the E-line bus. I think as a a Native Seattlitie, I am did not visit at first, due to being unaware of Central American food. So made a special stop to sample the food. First,I ordered the Guacamole and chips. Found them fresh and delicious. Probably not South American, but I have no clue. Ordered some Arapeas, these were delicious. Love any type of cornmeal deliciousness. Next, had ://www.yelp.com/menu/el-patio-seattle/item/bandeja-paisa. So delicious. So I enjoyed this place, to come and have home cooked delicious food. Good service and even better food. Nice atmosphere, that takes you away from gloomy Seattle. They met my need for niceness from the staff and delicious food. No starkness from the staff at me being an Croatian/American trying new food. Good food, good service you leave happy. Which is a great endorsement. read more

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Juan Carlos R.

8 years ago

Decided to try out El Patio tonight. Started out with good service. Food took a long time to come out. Food was great, I ordered four pupusas revueltas with pork, cheese and beans. After my families meal we waited for our server to come back and give us our check and four pupusas we ordered to go when we first ordered. Waited 15 minutes after we had paid and still no pupusas. Asked our server twice about them and he said they would be right out. Was dissapointed that I had to wait almost 25 minutes for a order that was placed when our server first took our order. Won't be coming back any time soon. read more

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Jeff H.

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So delicious - same exact food and family ownership as Tropicos Breeze. The owner is so nice and she even chatted with us for a while! I've been going to Tropicos Breeze for a while and will continue to go here. The wait staff and everything is the same. YUM!! read more

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Paul H.

8 years ago

Great place and people. I have never had Honduran food really liked it! The atmosphere is friendly and real. Happy I came here and will definitely be back often! read more

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Marcella S.

8 years ago

Interesting menu. I wanted to try several items. Got seated. The restaurant was not particularly busy. Waited, waited, and waited. No one really came for my order. I waited for about 10 minutes. I walked out. read more

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Ricky R.

7 years ago

Amazing food! Never expected it to good after reading past reviews. It feels like home, smells like good things are happening here. Staff people are great! Very generous portions and tasty . I shall return soon. read more

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Linda C.

7 years ago

Super quality food, I would highly recommend El Patio. And they can actually make a good Margarita.

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Jennifer S.

4 years ago

The chairs at the tables are unbelievably uncomfortable, which I might have tolerated if the food were outstanding, but it's not. Two people in our group left limping due to back and leg pain from the chairs. If you go here -sit in a booth! Or maybe the iron chairs on the outdoor patio section right on busy Aurora Ave N. At the tables, hey do have some little seat cushions randomly placed, but by the time I discovered one, I was already having full-on back spasms and my friend said her butt was completely numb. I think the chairs are so stiff and tall it was impossible for the shorter adults in our group to rest their feet on the floor. The service staff was very nice, but again not outstanding. In combination with the unsatisfactory rating from the Health Department according to Yelp, I am sadly putting this place on my personal Do Not Repeat list - it's too bad because the place has a tempting looking Central American dishes on the menu, not just your standard Tex Mex dishes. For superb food in this genre I'm sticking with La Cabaña on N105th, 4 blocks west of Aurora. It has parking, great food, family run and seating that doesn't leave diners in pain. read more

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Ryan O.

7 years ago

Friendly people and delicious food. The Pupusas are my favorite and they have many things for vegetarians, as well as meat and seafood eaters. Beers from across South America and great portions. I frequent here after a visit to nearby Lantern Brewing. Highly recommended! read more

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STEVE C.

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The problem here is not the food or prices but the very slow, inattentive service. One Salvadarena was scurrying around the expansive restaurant all by herself , seemingly ignoring us because of our location. We liked the pupusas and the large menu but they really need to hire more staff. read more

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Kekoa P.

8 years ago

First time there and definitely going back. Tacos y carnitas was excellent. Homemade sauces; meat cooked just right - chunks of pork with crunch and chew but juicy and tender at the same time. Four tasty tacos for just under $13. More than satisfying. read more

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Jeffery G.

7 years ago

I've been here several times and my wife and I love it. She always get the pupusas which are great and I really like the molcajete with everything in it. Highly recommend. Price is worth it. read more

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Diego S.

8 years ago

This is one of my favorite Central American restaurants. I have tried many of the dishes and I am always pleased with what I get.

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9710 Aurora Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103
Licton Springs
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(206) 524-3046
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What time does El Patio open?

El Patio opens at 10:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does El Patio close?

El Patio closes at 9:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday.El Patio closes at 10:00 PM on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Mon-Wed, Sun 10:00 AM - 9:30 PMThu-Sat 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

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Does El Patio take Bitcoin?

Yes, El Patio takes Bitcoin.

Does El Patio take credit cards?

Yes, El Patio takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does El Patio have catering options?

Yes, El Patio does have catering options.

Does El Patio serve alcohol?

Yes, El Patio serves alcohol. Full Bar

Indoor Amenities

Does El Patio allow dogs?

Yes, El Patio allows dogs.

Does El Patio have TVs?

Yes, El Patio has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does El Patio have bike parking?

Yes, El Patio has bike parking.

Does El Patio have outdoor seating?

Yes, El Patio has outdoor seating options.

Does El Patio have parking?

Yes, El Patio has parking options. Garage Parking, Private Lot Parking, Valet Parking, Validated Parking

Other Amenities

Is El Patio wheelchair accessible?

Yes, El Patio is wheelchair accessible.

Does El Patio have free WiFi?

Yes, El Patio has free WiFi.

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Best homemade Latin cousine jueves de pupusas

History

Established in 2018.

Homemade americana food whit auténtic flavor ,and fresh ingredients ,everything make houses

Meet the Business Owner: Mariely E.

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What food delivery service do they use? I used to get them via bite squad but don't see it available now. Also, is it same menu as Tropicos Breeze? I loved the Aurora Tropicos Breeze!

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This place was a nice find! Very large eating spaces with a lot of table size choices! A few TVs…read morefor sports viewing! Even had a bar with seating. The staff were very authentic and sweetly attentive! My grilled steak was quite tender and tasty! the refried beans were actually some of the best refried beans I've ever had! The rice was tasty as well! I strongly recommend if you crave Honduran, Mexican, El Salvadoran , Guatemalan, or even Costa Rican dishes! You won't be disappointed!!! Street parking! Clean restrooms!

Really looked forward to eating at La Cabana's on my birthday Jan 12th. Mari seated us and was…read moreextremely attentive. Food was very disappointing. All the meat was overcooked. Tamales were great and both my wife and I said "we should try again"! We both were disappointed, but maybe the cook had a bad day. I liked the Ambience as well as the service. The food was totally unimpressive.

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Took my family to Mojito a little over a week ago for my son in laws birthday…read more it was a group of 4 adults and 3 children. We selected this restaurant at his request and our desire to have the little ones be familiar with different foods and cultures. I don't have the words to express how wonderful everything was. I could go on about taste, ambiance and the like but the key and all you need to know is the absolute involvement of management and all staff to work on making your experience as pleasurable as they can make it. I suppose I do not need to say the words but here they are... We recommend this place highly and encourage you to try it. PS. The Mojitos are killer specially with their house rum

The food was delicious, seasoned well and cooked to perfection. I devoured mine in minutes! The…read moredrink was on point as well. I just came back from Chile, where I tried a pisco sour for the first time, and this one tasted just like the one I got in Valaparaiso. The reason my friend chose this place is the best part. She said the owner uses some of the proceeds to help feed people in the city who are food insecure. I love that. Makes every penny spent totally worth it. To top it off, the staff was wonderful. They were attentive and pleasant and made us feel at home.

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Bar area. Wish there was seating here (8/12/25)

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Much larger dining room

Un Bien

this sandwich was highly impressive as the main part of the…read moresandwich, it was pretty necessary that the pork be cooked to near-perfection, and i have to say it was here it gave off a deep, brown-ish color, which showed the extent of it's cooking and marination. It wasn't quite incredibly tender, but the marinade added an absolute ton of flavor. more importantly, it was present plentifully throughout the sandwich, so practically every bite came filled with pork I also have to mention how packed together the ingredients are between the buns. when you start eating, it's inevitable that a quarter of the ingredients will fall onto the wrap below, leaving a nice secondary meal to finish off after the sandwich is done. the sandwich is packed incredibly tight during the wrapping process, but it unravels a bit while eating. for me, the major highlights of this meal was the onions and the aioli Starting with the onions, these may be the best I've ever had on a sandwich. They're caramelized amazingly, placed onto the sandwich in astoundingly large pieces, are crunchy, and there's just a lot of them. They're just wonderful both texturally and taste-wise. This sandwich is absolutely lathered with aioli - practically dripping with it. This boosted the overall flavor so much, especially because this aioli was addictingly good. In my experience, the amount of sauce has been directly proportional to how much I enjoyed a sandwich, and when the sauce is this good - it's even on the top of the bun! - i absolutely loved it Somehow the lettuce stayed crunchy despite all the otherwise wetness going on in the sandwich. Props for that The jalapenos were great as well for that extra bit of spicy - I would've loved to have more of them while the bread was toasted well, the one downside was i thought it was pretty hard and tough, which made chewing kind of difficult. I found my jaw to be pretty tired at the end after eating this. I would've much preferred a softer roll that's easier to bite into I've had similar sandwiches from Paseo and Bongos, and in my opinion this does edge out both of those Comparing to Paseo, the sandwich there has way more oil, making it more sloppy and I do like the bread there a lot better, but the pork feels richer and better marinated here (although less fatty), and the onions are definitely caramelized better here as well. Bongos has a pretty similar level of pork with more, but onions are definitely a step down What moves this place above those two for me is the amount of aioli used here far exceeds those other places, which just makes the overall eating experience better For the price (about 14 dollars) this is a really filling meal

Messy, pricey, totally overrated…read more My family and I visited Un Bien and arrived approximately 45 minutes before closing. We ordered promptly, but were told we would only have about 10 minutes to use the seating area before it closed. When we asked for clarification because the restaurant was advertised as being open until 9:00 PM, staff confirmed they were open until then but said the seating area would close earlier anyway. After receiving our food, we were told not to sit down and were asked to leave the seating area altogether. The interaction felt abrupt and discourteous, especially given that we had arrived well before closing and had purchased food with the expectation that we could eat on-site. The food itself was average, but the poor customer service and inconsistent messaging about seating left a much stronger impression than the meal. There are other better places. Skip.

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Spicy scallop - so yummy

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Caribbean Roast

Bongos

I really enjoyed the Desi Plate from Bongos. The pork was flavorful and tender, the plantain was…read moresweat and soft, the coleslaw was fresh and not too creamy and the pickled veg was great sourness to combat the rounded beans flavor. 10/10 would order again. Good spot for the summer since it's an order and pickup at the counter spot (with ringers) and a good post-Greenlake hearty meal. The service was quick and standard, no complaints and limited conversations so not too fussy

Office decided to go here for lunch and see what the hype was about. It's good to see some more…read morefood options and this Caribbean flavor spot might just have done it......maybe. The food to me was heavily seasoned and then the sauce was added just to say that it was there. Beans were ok and looks like they were sitting in ready pan then slopped on my plate. The coleslaw, I didn't even touch, because it just looks drenched in mayo. My colleagues had the same type of aftertaste to their food as well. Nothing to be excited about. Service was.... Interesting. Asked us if it's for here or to go and we said it's for dining in, but yet it still came in a to-go container? Plastic utensils, to go cups for everything but the water. Not very environmental friendly. Salsa containers were empty so couldn't tell you how those were and besides ketchup, I didn't see anything else. The restaurant is huge. A lot of empty space and still using some for storage (so it seemed). Looks like they are going to build a patio outside. Only positive note: Great View on a clear day.

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Caribbean island signs

Shrimp Po Boy

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Bongo Bar

El Parche Colombiano Restaurant

Loved going here! The food was amazing and prices were decent. Got a bandeja paisa which was tons…read moreof food. There was nothing not tasty there. Service was good and the place felt like a community. Parking was easy in the strip mall parking lot. This is my favorite South American food that I've found in the Seattle area. Family friendly

I am from Colombia, and this is the nearest restaurant from my home and it's actually the only…read moreColombian restaurant in north Seattle. I always order the bandeja paisa or churrasco because it's one of the best plates. I've had the Ajiaco and tbh it taste nothing similar as real ajiaco. So if you want to come I highly recommend the ajiaco and the churrasco!! The service it's ok, not the best, but it's ok! Ambiance is really Colombian tho!

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Asadero Ballard

Amazing experience from start to finish. Our server Sam was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and…read moremade the whole night feel special. He recommended my very first steak ever, and it was an amazing choice. The atmosphere and service set the mood perfectly for the rest of the evening especially since I proposed to my girlfriend after dinner. Couldn't have asked for a better night.

Great food and service as always! From the appetizer to the main course everything is as advertised!read more

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Maria Luisa Empanadas

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!

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Front counter (4/17/24)

Lomo, chicken, beef empanadas

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Exterior (4/17/24)

Mendoza's Mexican Mercado

Love this place! Located on 99 super close to Greenlake Park. Great store for all your Mexican food…read moreneeds and products. Nice hot sauce selection, dried peppers, beverages, pan dulce, and meats and cheeses. The store isn't very large and aisles are short and tight, but selves are well stocked and organized. There is also hot food in the back, like a small restaurant. The food is buffet style so you just walk up to the counter and let the server know what you want. I got a chili relleno with rice and beans. I also got some of their carnitas. The chili relleno was delicious and made in the traditional way. I really enjoyed eating that. Rice and beans were not the best that I had, but were decent. Their tamales are also very good. They are seasoned well and the masa is tender. I wish I had something positive to say about the carnitas, but I don't. That was my least favorite. They were very dry and almost crispy when I had them and lacked flavor. I might have come on a bad day for those. If you want cabeza, they have that there a part of the buffet as well. There is parking available on the south side of the building and in the back. The owner is super nice, friendly, and helpful. I was looking for a specific hot sauce for my sister and asked him about it. He didn't have the brand I was looking for, but recommended a similar one. I trusted his rec and bought it. My sister loves it and now she has a new favorite and wants more. Great place to support!

Nicest people around! Great service!…read more I went to Lina's tires to get my tires changed and walked right over and it's literally like a small piece of so much culture in here. I'm on a diet restriction so I just got the pollo tamale and OMG. Literally the best I've ever had and that's saying muchos. The guy helping me got me just filtered water too after I told him I have restrictions and can't drink all the amazing options they have. Honestly so worth finding parking to go here.

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Casa Patrón

Food was good and the live music was perfect to listen to.. Very friendly atmosphere to enjoy a…read morelate night meal with some friends.

The ambience was honestly really disturbing. They were doing live karaoke and the mic was turned on…read morereally loud, so loud that we couldn't hear ourselves. Despite our requests, they didn't turn down the volume of the mic. Having that atmosphere for trying to have a meal was an extremely negative experience. Food is okay. Service is okay. Veggie burrito had way more rice than actual veggies. Even the fajita dish had more veggies. The 2 person fajitas were a complete scam. The one person fajita had the same amount of rice, beans, and pico, which was ridiculous considering you pay twice as much for the 2 person fajitas. You only get like 30% more meat for the 2 person fajitas and they were quite stingy with the tortillas (had to ask for tortillas multiple times just to only get 5 tortillas for the 2 person fajitas). In addition, the grilled portion was over salted and hard to eat without the tortillas. Servers didn't give us the check after asking more than 3 times. Maybe a bit too pricey. We paid too much money and even we paid in losing our hearing. Never eating here again.

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The upstairs bar

Pike Place Chowder

The Clam Chowder and Market Chowder are ALWAYS a home run and Friday's takeout was more of the…read moredelicious same. It was the first time I've seen a line for takeout (maybe 10 customers) but everyone quickly lined up against the wall until someone called us out by name with a rack of orders. The only complaint was when a tall female suddenly appeared yelling at everyone to clear the hallway. I understand the safety concern but she was extremely loud and confrontational in her tone the entire 20 seconds people were receiving their orders. I'll still return, but please retrain this employee how to address customers respectfully and professionally.

Greatest Clam Chowder in Seattle. Recommend that you order on line to skip the line and eat in your…read morehotel room or down at the North end of the market are some places to sit.

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Buttery Maine lobster rolls

Clam Chowder Bread Bowl

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Buttery lobster roll dipped in NE clam chowder

Biang Biang Noodles

Locally owned & operated

Women-owned & operated

Service here is so good It gets busy but the food is soo worth it everytime. Also, the melon-cuke…read moredrink is back and so yummy

Wow, this place was incredible! Stopped in here over the weekend and we were quickly seated and the…read morestaff were very friendly and attentive. We ordered the spicy beef soup and added the beef rib and it was to die for! I loved the texture of the noodles and the broth was absolutely delicious and not too spicy. This dish was packed with flavor and the cabbage in it soaks it up perfectly. We also ordered the salt and pepper chicken wings and they were perfectly crispy and juicy. We got a sparking passionfruit drink that was really good too. We will definitely be back! Highly recommend.

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Stewed Pork Belly Soup Noodle (IG: hangryforwhat)

Chinese Mai Tai

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Lychee Martini , Biang Biang Mule , Lychee Beer , THAI Iced Tea, and Yuzu Shuwah

Din Tai Fung

It was incredible, as always. The service, food, ambiance... everything is amazing. You can't go…read morewrong with anything on the menu. Definitely worth every penny.

Din Tai Fung is one of my go-to spots! As a vegetarian, I really appreciate how many vegetarian…read moreoptions they have, and everything I've tried has been consistently good every time I visit. My usual order is the string green beans, cucumber salad, vegetarian dumplings, and the chocolate xiao long bao with sea salt cream for dessert. The service is also always great. The staff is friendly, attentive, and the food comes out quickly.

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Lola

Traveling with my 5 kids and my wife and we always look for new places to eat…read more Lola has a cozy yet big enough space for the 7 of us to sit at a single table. The staff was the perfect amount of engaging - being present when needed but not hovering. The food was fantastic. Everyone ate their entire plate. I really enjoyed the bacon and garlic potatoes. My wife enjoyed her granola. On our list to try again.

Visited with a friend who made a brief trip to Seattle. We came for brunch on a weekend and made a…read morereservation, so there was no wait but it was definitely crowded. I would definitely suggest making a reservation ahead of time if you can! For the food, I really liked the hash brown/falafel hybrid--super unique and really delicious! Their beignets were also nice and fluffy and the toast was decent as well. However, I wasn't a big fan of their scrambled eggs. Overall it was a solid choice for brunch, I'd order something different for my main dish though!

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Carlos B.

6 years ago

In terms of popular food in Seattle, Central America Cuisine is certainly not one of them. Hence, I'm glad el Patio is here to salvage the day, bringing in fans one bite at a time. There is no shortage of love I have for this place as it has routinely become one of my go-to spots for delicious food. For novices to the cuisine, a great way to start is with the most celebrated item: Salvadorian pupusas. Those delicious flatbreads are like arepas and stuffed with various ingredients including meat, cheese, beans, and sometimes all of the above (revuelta). The pupusas were served with a side of curtido and tomato sauce. I really liked the curtido, which is a Salvadoran/Honduran cabbage relish... it went really well with the pupusas. I've enjoyed all the ones I've tried and appreciate the custom fillings they will do for anyone (#masame). Without the pupusas stealing the shine, there is also picadas (meat platters), number of appetizer options (shout out to the molcajete and carne asada especial), soups, salads, and even Nachos and tacos. The latter seems a bit weird, but one has to answer to the gringo crowds I suppose. Taco Tuesday is a real thing. They have a bar, I drink salsa vida a popular beer in Honduras but they have other selections including Mexican beer. the the place is big and well clean, big mirrors and colorful decoration all around. Lastly, the service is great. I've appreciated group outings here before where the wait staff was excellent and attentive. In addition, I've also enjoyed fast delivery and quality packaging. Great phone manners and super good about keeping people in check during the pandemic. busy weekends / prime evenings. read more

Greg P.

8 years ago

MMmmmmmm, That was a wonderful experience. It all started out with a wonderful, helpful and very attentive wait staff all the way through the presentation and flavor of the food and finally being greeted by the new owner. I enjoy ethnic restaurants and El Patio (formerly Tropicos Breeze) was the best Latin-inspired restaurant I have been to. Thank you for a memorable meal. read more

Mike R.

2 years ago

I love this place. Terrific cental American food like molcajete, Carne asada, delicious chorizo. Nice selection of central American and Mexican beers. Always walk out happy, full, and cheery. read more