Pecado Bueno is another great Upper Fremont find on the same street as Paseo, Uneeda Burger and Dot's. Pecado Bueno's claim to fame is their $3 house margarita. But what drew me in is their sizable outdoor seating area. It is a bit larger than the one across the street at Uneeda. With 80 degree weather and a hungry stomach, I was initially headed to Ballard from Wallingford but I decided to settle on getting something halfway there in Fremont instead. I was on my way to Green Lake afterwards, so Pecado Bueno seemed like the place to go rather than make the extra journey west. The setup at Pecado Bueno is different than most places as I ordered at the counter inside rather than waiting for someone to take my order. After reviewing the menu, I decided to get the Michoacan (flour) taco platter ($9.95) with pork carnitas and a house margarita ($3). To the left of the counter is a salsa bar in which you help yourself to the fixings including pico de gallo and numerous salsas. It was a bit problematic since they give you those small ketchup size containers which is a bit difficult to transport while carrying a drink. I took a seat at a table outside, but in the shade. One of the servers brought over the taco platter which came out pretty quickly and was very good. Pork carnitas was extremely tender and tacos were excellent as a result. The beans and rice were also nicely seasoned. Despite being a pain to bring out, the pico de gallo, salsa verde and mango/pineapple salsa complimented the dish wonderfully. As if the food wasn't amazing enough, the $3 margarita sealed the deal. It was a refreshing thirst quencher on a hot day. If I didn't have plans afterward, I would have partaked in another. If you are looking for a good Mexican restaurant with a nice outdoor seating area and a cheap but excellent margarita, I would suggest Pecado Bueno. read more

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I got a San Diego Burrito today, and I don't say this lightly, but this was the best burrito I've ever had. The flavors were on point, and even the textural balance was on point with the avocado lime crema and crispy tater tots. Highly recommend. read more

Make the drive from Lynnwood to Fremont pretty regularly for these guys. Burritos are huge (easily two meals). The butternut squash is an amazing vegetarian option - filling, slightly sweet compliment and great texture. My husband and I both love the wet queso burrito. Also, the pickled red onions and fruit salsa is a must!! read more

My first time in Washington and well it's time to go back home (California) but of course I couldn't decline the opportunity to look for a great place to eat before saying good bye to this beautiful state. As a good foodie I went on Yelp and looked for food around and it came to Pecado Bueno. I called beforehand just to make sure we were able to dine in; they said yes and well we head out to this beautiful place. First of I want to start with how great the restaurant looks. It's simple yet elegant and the ambiance it's awesome. The wonderful man who helped us with our order suggested few popular items as i requested and all I can say I'm beyond satisfied. Not only was he friendly but his suggestion hit the spot. I ordered the stew (guisado) with extra rice, my fiancé ordered a Philly cheese steak torta which I also tried and God!!!! It was soft cheesy and the meat was soft and flavorful. My friend ordered a carne asada wet burrito and that thing was huge, also looked great, and I can assume it was delicious because he's a foodie like me and he finished the whole thing. We got complementary chips and salsa (habanero salsa) to start off while we waited for our food. Guys!!!! The salsa is bomb.com I ended up asking for more salsa and finished the whole thing, it's not as spicy as you would think; it has a kick to it but enjoyable and great with any food item. Food is overall affordable and worth every Penny. The music was so soothing. I love jazz so listening to it while I ate my food made me feel even more cozy and comfy. I will definitely come back to this delicious place. P.S the bathrooms, I loved their sign it doesn't have a female or male sign it simply says whichever and I found it funny yet really great to be neutral. #Original. read more

Pecado Bueno - Guisada stew, wet burrito and Philly cheese steak torta - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Decent reasonably priced Mexican for Togo lunches. Great fireplace to dine in with friends.

Cute location and good service, but the food is a big miss. Food was cold by the time it got the the table and it was straight from the kitchen. It was like it was barely cooked. Dish was ordered spicy and had no heat to it at all. Salsas, as others have mentioned, are lackluster and the margarita was just sour, tasted like a bad bottled mix. read more

3.5 stars. Pecado Bueno has solid Mexican food. Maybe not the most authentic that you may come across but the food here is decent I got their Traditional Taco Salad which wasn't too bad. The ingredients were relatively fresh and the meal was fairly enjoyable. But at the same time I didn't really find anything too memorable about the meal either. The staff were friendly and eager to please so that's good. Atmosphere is okay. Probably would be better in the summer since they seem to have a large patio that would make some great times in some sunny heat, sipping their margaritas. read more

Just didn't care for the food. Chips weren't that great, needed salt and seem like from a bag. Tacos were more American style with lettuce and tomatoes; place is what it is. Just didn't like it. read more

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First off, my family and I LOVE pecado bueno. We have been frequenting for the past 5+ years when we lived around the corner from the Fremont location. Our toddler has been eating Pecado Bueno since she could have solids and she loves it. The reason for 3 stars is their incomplete orders for delivery. Again, we've been ordering for years and we order delivery far more than we'd care to admit. We have never, not once received the identified salsa added to our meal. At first, it was understandable because the menu didn't have a selection choice so I'd write it in the notes. I even called a few times to ask and was told more or less they can't guarantee if salsa can be added to my order? Then, once their menu changed to choose side options (it's actually in the required portion), we still never have received salsa. I know it seems trivial to make a review like this and a part of me hates that I'm doing it because we do genuinely love their food, but this has been literal years of this. I decided I'm done when we got our order yesterday and I was eating my plain chips and burrito. You also have to understand that the menu requires two salsa or side choices per order. So that's a total of 4 salsas missing from my order for 2. That's literally 1/3 of the order technically missing. If you can go into the store or at least pick up so you can ensure you get salsa, I'm sure you won't be disappointed. But we honestly wouldn't have ordered half as much as we have over the past few years had we known it wouldn't have the salsa. (How many times can I say salsa in this review?) I also want to add that this does seem dramatic but they have an epic salsa bar and their salsa verde is my fav in the world. Side note, I'm also fairly certain their to go order portions are decently smaller than what I've had dining in...but I haven't dined in since covid so maybe there are changes there. I don't mind as much since the portions are still a good size but just something to note. read more

Why is Mexican food so bland in Seattle? I laughed out loud at how small the burrito was. I would be enbarassed to charge that much and then serve a child's portion if it were my restaurant. There were three small pieces of carne asada buried in beans and rice: It was basically a Chipotle burrito. It was okay at best. read more

We had Pecado Bueno cater a taco bar for our wedding and it was outstanding! The food was absolutely amazing, the staff on our wedding day was so helpful, and the event team as a whole was delightful to work with. My husband and I went for a tasting and the team walked us through everything we needed to know to cater food for 200 people. Thank you so much! read more

I've been here a few times, but tonight was the first time I've ordered takeout from Pecado Bueno. I got the taco plate with cod in two tacos and shrimp in the third. I really enjoyed how fresh everything tasted and I preferred the cod over the shrimp because of the slaw that was on top - it was very citrusy and super yummy! The black beans are always great, and the plate also comes with rice but I normally don't eat it because it has a lot of cilantro which I'm not a huge fan of, so I save it for last and am never hungry enough to eat any! I do wish they would use two corn tortillas for the tacos, because the tortillas don't hold up to the filling and often break. Two of mine completely broke and I had to eat them with a fork, and one I was able to (barely!) hold together. Overall, really yummy food and a good price for the amount that you get! read more

If you're just in the mood for some Americanized Mexican food, this place is spot on. If you're into cocktails, they have a well priced house one that is available in and outside of happy hour times. I hear it's pretty tasty. Their portion sizes are pretty good and the prices are friendly to a lot of budgets. They have a great in and out door places to sit and a great fire place to add the the experience. Great neighborhood spot. Definitely liked it. read more

Pecado Bueno - Post zoo lunch date. - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The food was good, especially for the price. Only issue I have is the name. Sin Well does NOT translate to Pecado Bueno. Its a grammar issue. "Pecado Bueno" would me "Good Sin" not "Sin Well". In Sin Well, the word sin is being used as a Verb, therefore it would be "Pecar" not Pecado. If you want to say "Sin Well", it would be "Pecar Bien". read more

My search for any good Mexican food in Seattle remains elusive. I wasn't expecting Pecado Bueno to blow me away, but I wasn't expecting it to be as bad as it was. I got the tater torta sandwich and it was one of the worst sandwiches I have ever tried. The potatoes, beans, and bread made for one soggy mess. Unfortunately I wouldn't recommend this restaurant to anyone in the Fremont area. read more

Grabbed 2 torta sandwhichs from here. The Southern BBQ and the Philly Cheesesteak. They were about $11 each, which for Seattle, is an OK price. The Phillycheese Steak- (5/5). Amazing! They did not skimp on the carne asada which was very flavorful and cooked medium, and retained the juices. Ample cheese and peppers. The bread was warm, and soft, and absorbed the excess juice from the carne asada steak, but not to a point where it was falling apart. If I lived in Fremont, I would get this sandwich all the time. GET THIS SANDWHICH. Southern BBQ Sandwhich- (3/5). Sorry to say that this one was not quite as good as the Phillycheese steam. It was very soggy and the bread began falling apart when I tried to hold it. I suppose there is no way around since it has coleslaw and pickled onions in it. The BBQ pulled pork was ok, but didn't stand out to me. There was also a southwest sauce or dressing in there too. The taste of everythign was decent, but it was far too soggy and wet. It was like eating a pulled pork salad with wet bread in it. Not bad, but nothing to write home about either. Messy. They also had a Caribbean sandwhich which is touted as one of their main sandwiches along with the Philly. I will be trying that one next time. read more

Probably the worst Mexican food I've ever had? I would take a Taco Bell burrito over this any day. Granted I don't eat mexican a lot... but this was just awful. I mean maybe I had too high of expectations? The service wasn't great, you're supposed to receive BOGO through an app through my work and they're like yeah we don't do that and I'm like ok... you should remove yourself from the list of restaurants then. So I ended up spending like $40 on dry, cold, tasteless food. I would not go back. Or recommend anyone else to. There's plenty of other Mexican places that are much better. read more

My wife and I planned a beautiful evening with some friends of ours to have dinner and enjoy a musical performance of a talented friend of ours playing there this evening. I got word from him that they canceled his performance one hour before he was scheduled to play due to a "Scheduling snafu." This left him, as well as everyone else who was planning on a wonderful evening at a loss. They will never get my business. This was completely unacceptable and unprofessional behavior. my recommendation, take your business elsewhere. read more

I have ordered the Torta and tacos before but today I ordered the Baja Avocado Caesar Romaine, avocado-caesar dressing, pico de gallo, cotija cheese, & avocado and Added grilled chicken and Omgosh it will be my fave n only thing I'll order from now on lol read more

We used Pecado Bueno catering for our wedding reception. Originally, it was planned for October 2020, but the event was delayed until September 2021. Pecado Bueno was extremely helpful and happy to change our date without any issues. The food was delicious, and numerous guests told us how much they enjoyed the taco bar. Throughout the planning process, they were also great at quick communication. We would highly recommend Pecado Bueno for events, and are proud to support such a great local business. read more

I'm really sorry, this is the worst Mexican food I have ever had in my entire life. I received pick up from a coworker and I couldn't even finish my quesadilla... it just tasted old. What a shame, but I do know the person was working alone, so I don't know. I wouldn't eat here again though. read more

Food is mediocre and vibe is casual. Would recommend coming here more to grab a drink with a friend. More of a place to hang out when the weather is nice. read more

This spot has delicious food and the margarita to go is super tasty too. I've gotten take out here a few times during covid and have been really impressed each time. They have a good amount of options for vegetarians which I really appreciate! Especially love the potato/cheese taquitos and how much you get for just an appetizer. I've always been happy with the customer service as well! read more

Food and ambiance are incredible all the time. I love that me and my dog Stanley can sit on the patio for a marg. I am amazed how well Kevin and Corey handle the college crowd during Covid times. They are so professional and friendly while enforcing the rules. This is an amazing spot with great staff and food. I'm so glad I live close! read more

This is a solid restaurant, though I'm not sure how authentic it is. It feels like a mix between fast food and sit down; you order at the counter and they bring food to you. Their menu seems to be made up of mostly pretty standard American-Mexican fare, and their bar has some nice drinks too. I ordered the chicken tostada, which is basically a flattened taco -- all the fillings of a taco on a flat crunch tortilla. They actually managed to pile a lot of food on that little tortilla, much more than I expected. The lettuce, tomatoes, chicken, and cheese all felt super fresh and it was a nice light meal! If I hadn't eaten a large/late lunch, I would definitely not be full, but it was a solid light choice. One interesting thing about this place is that their vegetarian option is (typically) squash, rather than beans or tofu. I'd imagine it's a refreshing change of pace for any vegetarians. I tried a bit, and it tastes pretty good! The space is a bit north of downtown Fremont, and it has a nice balance of outdoor and indoor seating. The food is a bit expensive -- around $10-$12 -- especially considering that they server $3.50 margaritas! Regardless, on a nice day, I can definitely imagine chilling with a nice cold margarita and some refreshing Mexican food. read more

Pecado Bueno - Chicken tostada ($6.50) - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Super overrated and way overpriced. Pretty positive the only reasons they are still open are: -patio area with 2 fire pits -dog and family friendly -happy your pricing The food is NOT WORTH IT. Have gone here multiple times, since I live closeby. Everytime I'm disappointed, for my wallet and my stomach. Go to literally any other place nearby. read more

Stopped in here on a Tuesday night in October with three friends. We ate outdoors on the good-sized patio next to the flame tower, and we had fish tacos, chicken burrito, enchiladas, and the breakfast burrito for me. I asked for mine without cheese and halfway through enjoying it, realized there was cheese inside. I asked for a replacement and they obliged, apologizing for the error. My dining pals enjoyed their meals too, though the chicken burrito was perfectly fine. Mine was tasty, could've left the chips behind. I enjoyed the atmosphere and the nearby 'downtown' iness of the street. Look for parking on side streets, and check out Marketime nearby for a very cute corner grocery. I'd come back here as the breakfast burrito had TATER TOTS inside! Creative and tasty. Thanks, Pecado Bueno. read more

Pecado Bueno (which means "Good Sin" in Spanish, and not "Sin Well" as the sign on Pecado Bueno in W. Seattle suggests) is an Upper Fremont eatery with a pleasant vibe. Outdoor seating can be had in the summer. I like too that is open till eleven on Sunday evenings. Service is friendly and helpful. Order at the counter, take a number, then snag a table. But before you sit down, pay a visit to the salsa bar. Last night, I found one red salsa that was rich in flavor, and what I have never encountered before, but really liked, was that it was slightly sweet. Note: none of the salsas are habanero hot; they're all very mild. We ordered the ceviche as an appetizer. JP requested the Michoacan platter and I opted for pork enchiladas. JP was pretty blasé about the ceviche, but I quite liked its very fresh white fish. They give you plenty of tortilla chips to go with the ceviche. JP's Michoacan platter came with plump carne asada tacos, rice and beans. He felt though the meat was a little fatty. Note: hot fresh fresh tortillas are not automatically provided with your meal at Good Sin, but you can get tortillas as a side. It's a matter of preference, but while we were happy to see black beans (topped with crumbled queso fresco) instead of refried beans, we would have preferred that they used pinto beans. Like the Michoacan platter, my enchiladas also came with rice and beans. While the enchiladas were seasoned nicely and tasted very good, they seemed far more like lasagna, with the tortillas (from which the enchiladas were made) seeming like pasta (or actually were pasta) topped with an Italian tomato sauce. The anticipated Mexican/Spanish rice had been been swapped out with a very-nicely textured yellow-greenish rice. Unfortunately for me, Pecado Bueno's rice had been desecrated with cilantro, rendering it inedible for me. However, JP quite liked the rice, eating both his and mine. Pecado Bueno is not bad, not bad at all, but you will be disappointed if you come here expecting traditional Mexican fare. read more

Still looking for a killer authentic taco place in Seattle. These were fine, but not authentic.

We went here for a school fundraiser, and there was a taco bar. So, I didn't try anything directly off the menu except for an iced tea, which was fresh brewed and very good. The grilled chicken and stewed pork were good. More on the side of Chipotle/Fresh Mex type of preparation than traditional. The salsas could use a little help, but the guacamole is on point. I could eat a tub of it all by myself. The tortilla chips are also very good. Not as good as the ones that we drive down by the airport to get, but they are a close second. The owner and employees are very nice, and they have a nice outdoor seating area. Overall, I recommend this place and will be going back. read more

This is a bit of a fast food place, with $3 margaritas. It's not that big inside, but it has a big courtyard for eating and drinking outdoors. There are some picnic tables and a couple of of large stone firepits, one which works and the other one is sort of a fountain. There was a big plastic goldfish in the second one when we were there. Staff are super friendly and constantly circulating around checking on you. Plus, people come and go so they need to keep cleaning up the tables so new folks can flow in. We didn't try any food but I don't think that's the allure of the place. It's just pretty casual and a place to settle in and do some people watching. read more

"Consensus doesn't make it right." - Kevin Smith Um, no...not even. Tried it and didn't like it. The only good thing about this place is the great outdoor seating, but that's all this zoned-for-business house has going for it in my book. I don't understand their concept of "taking taqueria food to the next level" and having an atmosphere that is more "Rock & roll than Mexican"??? What is that? it's like they took all the Mexican out of the Mexican food experience! (And I guess I won't understand it because no will explain it to me). We came here with our trainer and his gf. Amongst us we ordered 3 salads and one hot dog. Two of us ordered the avocado caesar salad. I counted 3 small 3/4" x 3/4" cubes of avocado in my salad. There was nothing special about the dressing, nothing with a little kick to it nor nothing fresh and caesar-y about it. Basically, no Mexican flavoring to it or hey, let's make it a real caesar salad with freshly made caesar dressing of egg, oil, anchovies, etc, (i.e. like ones you would get at the pier in San Francisco or the table side salad that used to make for my own customers back in the day). My trainer ordered the traditional taco salad and refused to finish it. "It's terrible, I'm not eating it." He also said it lacked flavor, didn't taste good to him. The bf had the hot dog which was wrapped in "sexy bacon". His words: "It was drowning in so much $hit, that it got the bun soggy and I couldn't pick up the dog with my hands. And both the dog and bacon were overcooked. I would never go back". It really didn't seem like something that should be on the menu. Like save that shit for drunk at 2am nights in Rosarito when you know that all that tequila is going to kill whatever the street vendor is serving you but tastes so good at the time. A couple of us had ordered sangria which they did not serve in pitchers. When we had asked if they did, a guy, who appeared to either be the manager or owner seemed both perplexed and frazzled by the question. Every one of us and every one I've mentioned this to found it odd that the sangria wasn't served this way. The only response we got was a hurried, "No." The service style was that you ordered at the register and then they brought your food to you. You could help yourself to chips and salsa at a bar to the left of the cashier. Behind and to the right of the cashier was the bar bar. They had the chintziest little cups for serving yourself salsa and pico de gallo and what not. I didn't have any of the spicy ones, but the ones I did have didn't have much flavor. Now, I was told that this place had just opened, which didn't seem surprising. The experience at the cashier/ordering level was kinda unwelcoming. Hint: if a customer asks if you have one thing and you don't have it, maybe suggest something else...just a suggestion. They have that "I have to guess where the guest is sitting in order to serve them their food" process which I see can get confusing if the place were to get really crowded. If someone tells me, oh they've improved quite a bit from when they first opened, I might come back. Aside from the nice outdoor seating, I pack into this star their dog-friendliness. read more

Take out only - good, solid Mexican food! Order is always as described and flavors are on point! Have had lots of dishes from prawn taco to nachos with carnitas, and always solid burrito. They give ton of fresh chips! read more

The first time I went here food was great, and the margaritas were strong! Second time not so much... I ordered the taco salad with chicken and I thought the chicken would be warm. Nope it was ice cold like the rest of the salad. It tasted too cold almost like the salad had been premade and put into a too cold refrigerator. Overall not a very exciting salad. Last time I went I ordered the single house margarita and was disappointed when I had finished it and had to order a second. This time I went for the double and it tasted only like sour mix, when I complained the bartender said that's how it always tastes... really. I'm not sure there was any alcohol in it at all I should have felt at least a little buzz off of a drink with 2 shots but nothing. So overall we spent $40 on sub-par food. Meh I will not be back. Side Note: When we went there in the summer their patio is dog friendly. read more

Home of the $3.50 margarita! And it's a stiff one! Came here for a birthday party and found it to be a wonderful venue. The host had managed to reserve the upper patio for the evening. The restaurant was completely cool with some flowers, balloons, photos, etc. placed about the area for the festivities; it was nice to not have to worry about it so we could just enjoy ourselves. When guests were ready you could just saunter on up to the counter and order a drink, snack, or drinks. The employees were SUPER chill and even made off menu items a breeze. I was looking for a "Coronarita" a.k.a. a "Bulldog Margarita." For the layman, that's a margarita with a Corona shoved into it! This wasn't on the menu but that didn't stop these folks! They cut me a deal on a margarita and Corona so that the pairing was still in the fair price range. The staff was very laid back and not at all pushy with our meal timing. Since it's not a table service place, that's easy. When we finally got around to ordering our food was out within five minutes. I'm not exaggerating! It was so fast! Only negative that we had was that the bussing stations where you drop off your plates, glasses, garbage, etc. had quite a strong smell coming from them if you were within eight or so feet of them. As luck would have it there was one RIGHT next to the patio that we were seated at. We just did our best to keep to the other side of the patio. Only other downside was parking. But I'm in Fremont and I should expect a five to eight block walk for dinner. #firstworldproblems This place is amazing and I would love to go back again! read more

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$3 margaritas ALL DAY! AND THERE'S TACOS. What more can you ask for?! I came here on a Friday night during happy hour with some friends and it was (surprisingly) not busy at all. You walk in and order food + drinks at the cashier, and they will bring it to ya. I ordered the fish, pork, and carne asado tacos for $7.50 total. The battered fish tacos were by far the best of the 3 - crispy, but didn't feel too oily. It's definitely not the best tacos I've had in Seattle (I felt the toppings were a bit lacking), but nonetheless, I still enjoyed them! Don't forget to stop by the salsa bar, like I did - I was hungry and got too excited hehe. Also, they have a cute fire pit outside - definitely a great place to chillax with some friends. In summary - super casual place for cheap food and drinks :) One of my new favorite spots in Fremont for sure! read more

Pecado Bueno - carne asada, pork, and fish tacos in front of a fire pit 8) - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Love the outdoor seating here! -- covered and heated with a fire pit! Love the salsa bar! --mango salsa. need i say more? they also have onions, pickled red onions, pico de gallo, green salsa, etc. Love the food! -- quesadilla is not greasy, taco/burritos are made with good ingredients (black beans, cotija cheese). they serve squash has a vegetarian option Love their happy hour! --$3 margarita! You order up front at the counter and the servers bring the food to your table. I personally like the outdoor area better than inside. Parking could be a hit or miss. Once I found parking right in front of the restaurant, and the other time I had to drive around for quite awhile. Not fun on a rainy night. Overall, I love this place for the casual, fun atmosphere and awesome food! read more

The ambience of this place is awesome. I've come to the conclusion that this is what you're paying for. You have to go up & order your food & drinks. They have someone run your food to you but drinks you're completely on your own. The quality of the food is pretty good except for their salsas. One tasted like marinara sauce...wait where are we again? I don't remember wanting Italian! I had the shrimp tacos the last time, & they charge .75 additional each taco. I guess in the grand scheme of things, it's not too bad. Their $3 margaritas are totally worth it though! I think next time we come, if we do, it'll be a margarita only kind of night. read more

Pecado Bueno - $3 house margaritas! - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

5 stars for Pecado Bueno!! Great tasting food. Outdoor seating with fire pits (they even put purse/coat-hooks on the fire pits). Attentive service (even though it is a pay-first sit down set up, they can hold a tab open and brought food out to us). Music - just loud enough for a lively atmosphere but not so you have to shout over it to converse. Salsa bar. Tasty horchata. Not only do they have good food paired with great ambiance - what makes Pecado Bueno win me over? They have a $3 House Margarita and their entire menu is reasonably priced! It looks like they are in the process of completing the second fire pit and also putting up some sort of fencing - I am looking forward to seeing this place when it's finished! read more

Had wanted to try this place for awhile. Luckily I was able to go during Happy Hour (on a Saturday none the less). We ordered the large chips and salsa bar (it is large and there are lots of salsas - including mango), $3 margaritas (they were just ok) carne asada taco (meh) and a chop chop salad (not worth the HH price) - we paid $26. Nice outdoor seating and the staff was nice. read more