The 10 Best Tex-Mex Restaurants in Seattle
Updated: February 16, 2021
Want to find the finest Tex Mex in Seattle? To get you the ultimate list of the top restaurants, we checked out the best review and restaurant sites incorporating millions of expert and diner reviews. Check out everything you need to know about the best Tex Mexrestaurants below.
Find the perfect Tex Mex spot
Casco Antiguo
Where to Get Your Tex-Mex Fix in Seattle
Eater, 2016
Fonda La Catrina
The Best Mexican Restaurants in Seattle
Seattle Magazine, 2014
18 Mexican Restaurants to Know and Love
SeattleMet, 2018
Senor Moose Cafe
16 of the Best Tacos in Seattle
Eater, 2020
10Best - Seattle's Best Mexican Eateries
USA Today
Fogón Cocina Mexicana
The Best Mexican Restaurants in Seattle
Seattle Magazine, 2014
The Best Sit-Down Mexican Restaurants
Infatuation, 2018
El Chupacabra
Where to Get Your Tex-Mex Fix in Seattle
Eater, 2016
Pablo y Pablo
16 of the Best Tacos in Seattle
Eater, 2020
Oh Yes—It’s Taco Weather. Here’s Where to Find Some.
SeattleMet, 2018
Jack's BBQ
The Best Barbecue in Seattle
Eater, 2019
Soulful Barbecue
Visit Seattle
Sal Y Limon
The Best Late Night Restaurants In Seattle
Infatuation, 2019
El Quetzal
The Best Mexican Restaurants in Seattle
Seattle Magazine, 2014
Corte Fino Mexican Cuisine
Where to Eat (and Drink) on Beacon Hill
SeattleMet, 2020
What gets a restaurant into the top 10?
We know how tough it is to find the best Tex Mex in Seattle. We analyzed 1116 lists and articles from top sources like Seattle Magazine, Infatuation and SeattleMet, 4854 Seattle restaurants’ ratings across Google and Yelp, and 1095134 reviews – all with some Feastfox magic to make sense of the madness. Don’t bother looking for Seattle Magazine - The Best Mexican Restaurants in Seattle, Infatuation - The Best Sit-Down Mexican Restaurants and SeattleMet - 18 Mexican Restaurants to Know and Love – we’ve already done so for you and included all you need to know. If it’s on the list, we’ve checked and verified that the restaurant is still open and will showcase any updated hours and services you need to be aware of. Every restaurant shown earned its spot fair and square. With Feastfox, money never makes the list. The restaurants featured above represent the best of the best in Seattle Tex Mex.
Savings on Tex Mex
Find Tex Mex for your budget. Expect to find the most expensive Tex Mex at Ballard, and great deals at Green Lake. To help you find Tex Mex for your budget, we reviewed the price of 1 Tex Mex main dish in every Tex Mex restaurant in town.
| Neighborhood | Ave. price for 1 Tex Mex main dish | # Tex Mex restaurants |
|---|---|---|
| Ballard | $20 | 4 |
| Haller Lake | $19 | 1 |
| Columbia City | $16 | 1 |
| Madison Park | $16 | 1 |
| Wallingford | $13 | 3 |
| Capitol Hill | $12 | 12 |
| Phinney Ridge | $12 | 1 |
| South Lake Union | $12 | 4 |
| Greenwood | $11 | 6 |
| Green Lake | $6 | 3 |
Drink pairing tips for Tex Mex
The perfect match for your beef brisket taco
When having beef brisket taco, experts suggest you pair it with a glass of Shiraz, a popular red wine.
Factoids about Tex Mex
The best day for fajita
If you have a soft spot for fajita, you’ll appreciate National Fajita Day, a The United States tradition every year on August18.
Parking tips
Parking has always been a challenge in Seattle. To make your life easier, we partnered with SpotHero, an innovative digital parking reservation service, so you can easily and effortlessly find parking near your selected Tex Mex spot.
