Omg I saw empanadas and I was immediately hooked! I had the mushroom and cheese and it was warm,…read morefresh, ooey-gooey goodness! I loved it so much I went back again and ordered the same thing! Lol. If you're an empanada lover, this little hidden gem is a must-visit. It's tucked inside Pike Place Market and doubles as a small Latin grocery, stocked with sauces, spices, and other goodies from all over Latin America. Service is fast and friendly, and everything feels super authentic and homey. Just a little FYI: the yellow sauce isn't free, they charge $2 for it, so plan accordingly if you love dipping like I do! Perfect for a quick bite while exploring the market or grabbing a few specialty ingredients to take home.

Seattle (overpriced) Empanadas in Pike Place Market [Seattle WA]…read more Saw the empanadas in a glass case while navigating our way through the crowded Pike Place Market. It was a busy Thanksgiving weekend. They are located across the Farmers Market. Got two each of the beef and chicken empanadas. They are both tasty and delicious with lots of flavors but they are unreasonably priced at $8 a piece which wasn't stated anywhere on their menu board and only got the shock when I paid for them but the beef is made with lean ground organic beef and the chicken with organic shredded chicken breasts. Maybe that's why? I dunno, organic tends to be more expensive. Each beef or chicken empanada was garnished with onions, garlic, olives, pimientos, raisins, eggs, red & green bell peppers, some yummy spices and sauteed in olive oil and butter... that's a lot of stuff crammed in those empanadas. They also have salmon empanadas and ham and cheese empanadas. I'd probably get my empanadas elsewhere but this was the touristy Pike Place after all. Review #3615

You know what, we don't have any Kho Bo (Vietnamese beef jerky) specialty stores all over the place…read morelike in California, so it's very hard to come by a store that offers varieties of jerky. I do like the regular squid jerky. It's sweet and kinda spicy. Just like what I want. I don't like extremely spicy food & snacks. You basically go in, take a bag, and fill it yourself. I got a store associate helping out, so that was nice of him! I am glad I'm able to live within a .... Reasonable distance to travel to the store if needed if I'd like to purchase some jerkies for present-giving or self-craving snacks.

I came here the other day to get some drinking food. There were so many choices from different…read moretypes of plums, dried fruit, jerky, toasted rice, pistachios, etc. I got a few different beef jerkies and some baby mangos. The mangos tasted good. It's a little sour, spicy, and crunchy but I wish it was crunchier. All the jerkies tasted great! The service was also great. She gave me some bags to pack and I accidentally dropped tongs so she said it was okay and gave me new ones. I believe she was helping me, helping someone sample, and servicing the Bambu place connected to it as well. I will definitely be coming back!

I've seen this truck all around town but never gotten a chance to check them out. Saw them at…read moreWestlake Park in downtown recently and in I went to see how they were. A Cuban sandwich is one of my favorite sandwiches so I had to see what's up with their version. No much of a line when I walked up to the truck, I decided to get the "Cuban Sandwich" (they have a Seattle Cuban sandwich too which is different). It was pretty ok to me, it had all the standard items like mojo pork, ham, mustard, pickles and cheese, unfortunately not on Cuban bread and I would've like my sandwich pressed down a little more. The pork was ok to me, a little dry, not as flavorful as I hoped, but the hot dipping sauce helped a bit. The habanero hot sauce is pretty hot, it did make make my nose sweat a little, fortunately no sweat attack as I eat my lunch in public, because we all love that situation. Good sized sandwich, simple menu with about 5 sandwiches, about 4 bowls to choose from and a few side items to add to your meal, roughly about $10 or so for the menu items. Glad I finally checked them out, I would check some of their other sandwiches out if I see them around town again.

Got fried chicken sandwiches and also a Cuban pork to try. All portions were very generous even…read morethough someone else said they weren't. The fried chicken sandwich was actually too big for me to even finish. The flavor was good but simple. Actually reminded me of the batter in Ivars fish and chips. Good bun and lots of fries but they are pretty basic fries. The Cuban pork was very good just be aware the sauce has more heat than expected for Cuban but good flavor. The rice didn't hold up well for leftovers but it was our extra meal for trying. We will go back again.

You know Bougie V loves a bougie vinegar, which is why I decided to take a stroll downtown to 11…read moreOlives after conducting a search for local retailers of fine oils and vinegars. Imagine my complete and utter disappointment after riding the escalators to all 7 floors of Pacific Place, only to discover that this business does not exist at its advertised address (or possibly at all, since no one answered my call, either). At least I got a bougie afternoon walk out of this, or else it would've been a proper disaster.

We don't live in Seattle anymore, but we sure do miss 11 Olives. Their REAL aged vinegars and their…read moreolive oils make the most ordinary dish extraordinary. We have tried so many other brands. Even with shipping, it's more reasonably priced than inferior brands and it's well worth the wait!

As a long time customer of Seattle Caviar Company, I can't believe I waited this long to leave them…read morea review. Their products are always consistent and fresh! My fav is the Idaho sturgeon and they even have fresh blinis to take home, crème fraiche, and spoons! I live in Bothell but for holidays my mom or I usually make the drive to pick up some caviar for an appetizer. It's always a hit!

Enjoyed the caviar tasting. I liked the environment and appreciated our host. The tasting was fun…read moreand all of the 7 samples were delicious in different ways. We tried them plain, and with blinis and creme fraiche. We liked them both ways. Liked it all so much, we got a second glass of champagne and an ounce of osetra so we could extend our time and little adventure. Ended up bringing home a couple ounces of the salmon caviar to have with cream cheese and bagels over the weekend. You gotta live little, right? Only wish they had some lower salt potato chips to enjoy with that tasting :-)

Meh. That's the review…read more Nothing to be blown away by. Had the pork belly reliabowl, flavor was weak, and slaw was even weaker. If it was good, or even better than decent, I wouldn't have balked at the $15 all-in price tag for a little bowl. Meh.

There not much asian food truck at Westlake center (It's always Mexican or Greek). When I know they…read morewill be here, I did some research and those reviews were very helpful. The main thing I love the most was how fast they had the food ready. When I couldn't decide what I want.. they actually told me i can do half / half (oh I always love half and half)! The meat were soft. The only thing I would recommend is to cut the meat little smaller... but that just me.

Wow, i had a feeling I was going to be impressed with this food, and sure enough, this chef made…read moresome incredible, absolutely flavorful food way beyond my expectations! I'll be sharing my experience with all the friends and coworkers in my circle immediately, i want any and everyone with a desire for gourmet flavors to support this guy, its actually blowing my mind as i continue to take bites from the dishes I ordered. Best version of corned beef hash and buscuits n gravy I've ever had!

West Coast Seattle Boy...Chef Quinntin is an amazing cook! His food is a soulful experience…read more Recipes passed down from his family. He is passionate about cooking, creating and feeding the soul. The portions are generous the prices are reasonable and the selections are just right. It is a farm to table experience, many of the ingredients Chef grows in his own nursery. You can even buy farm fresh eggs homegrown from the Chef's own farm. You have to go on his Instagram to find him. He is worth finding. I have become a true follower. My favs are the chicken and waffles with Canadian maple syrup and the strawberry shortcake, with freshly made whip cream and a touch of mint. But honestly every menu item is deliciously exquisite.

This torta is so HUGE that I had to buckle it in with a seatbelt on the way back to my office. Good…read morething I tucked the spicy salsa in on the way home too, because it would have burned a hole in my seat if it spilled!! La Costeñita's food truck is in the upper echelon of Mexican food in Seattle - easily. If you see them sliding through to a parking lot near you, it's a must have. The birria in this torta was insanely flavorful. Every bite was perfect because of the evenly distributed meat, mayo, guacamole, and pillow-y soft bread. It's unfortunate that my willpower failed me and I ate this entire thing, because now I am falling asleep at work. Nothing better than a torta-induced nap.

I was craving for Quesadbirria and these guys had them! When the server took my order I asked if…read morethey have been here before and he said that they are super new. Originally from the Bay Area in California. I thought to myself "these guys 'must' make a killer Quesadbirria"... and I was right! You get 3 Quesadbirrias for the price of $15 and if you want you can add a delicious Consume for an additional $3.00. As for the food, it was so juicy and delicious on every bite. You can taste the crispy onion, the moist shredded beef, the cilantro and crunchy tortilla. I also asked for the Consume to dip my Quesadbirrias in...golden! I plan on trying their tacos and burrito next time around. I highly recommend trying them out, enjoy. :)