It is a casual Mexican restaurant located in the heart of Seattle’s vibrant South Lake Union neighborhood. The restaurant offers classic dishes like tacos, enchiladas, and fajitas, which are popular in the neighborhood. It is also a haven for vegans who like Mexican food.
Here we are
The Mexican theme is reflected in the vibrant setting. Colorful lanterns hang from the ceiling above the diners, adding to the bright vibe of the place. Music plays in the background, helping the guests relax. The brick walls are filled with theme paintings. Moreover, a lively bar completes the look of the restaurant.
The seating arrangement inside has enough space to accommodate guests, and there is a street-side patio if there is no space left inside. The warm, welcoming atmosphere can please anyone who wants to spend some time enjoying Mexican delights.
El Grito Taqueria’s culinary delights
Taking the Mexican menu to new heights, El Grito Taqueria offers large portions of delicious food accompanied by lip-smacking dips and sauces. In addition to the non-alcoholic drinks section, they have a great selection of cocktails. Sipping a drink while enjoying the casual Mexican meals is a divine feeling in itself.
You can get your dishes customized according to your food preferences. There is something for everyone, whether you are a vegetarian or a non-vegetarian.
Every dish coming out of the kitchen looks like a piece of art. The dish served on the table is well-garnished with specific ingredients that not only enhance the look but also the taste of the food.
Every dish on the menu is undoubtedly worth trying, but the nachos, margaritas, guacamole, burritos, and chicken quesadillas are must-get items.
Nachos
The chips are laid flat to get covered in the goodness of black beans, fried jalapeño, and pico de gallo. They are served with two types of cheese and an addictive crema that tastes like a ranch. You can choose marinated steak tenderloin, chicken tinga, chorizo, or prickly pear cactus deep red adobo sauce over the nachos to provide the complex flavors. Try pairing it with the zingy crema; these nachos provide a party of flavors in your mouth that fit with the restaurant’s fun ambiance.
Margaritas
The Grito margaritas and the house margaritas are fresh, strong, delicious, and flavorful and are synonymous with these must-tries on the menu. You can also try them in happy hours at better prices.
Guacamole
Get yourself one with avocado, onion, lime, and tortilla chips.
Quesadillas
Have asadero, oaxaca, cotija cheeses, guacomole, pepita pesto, pico de gallo, cilantro crema. Add marinated filet, chicken tinga, chorizo, or prickly pear cactus.
Burritos
Include black beans, rice, pico de gallo, queso blend, sour cream, and guacamole, choice of red chili or green chili. Add habanero sauce with marinated filet, chicken tinga, chorizo, prickly pear cactus, or carnitas.
Tacos
Accompanied with squash blossom, jalapeño, epazote, garlic, onions, and white corn tortillas
Mexican vegan delights
El Grito Taqueria takes extra care to ensure their vegan dishes are prepared separately to minimize the risk of cross-contamination. The items, including black beans, rice, signature red chili, green chili, and habañero sauces, are all vegan.
- Tacos: Enjoy the flavors of squash blossom, jalapeño, epazote, garlic, onions, and white corn tortillas.
- Enchiladas: Daiya vegan cheese is paired with black beans, rice, and lime, all wrapped in white corn tortillas. You can pick your favorite sauce: red chili, green chili, or habañero with squash blossom, fajita vegetables, or prickly pear cactus.
- Quesadillas: White corn tortillas embrace Daiya vegan shredded cheese, guacamole, vegan sour cream, and pico de gallo. To enhance the delight, use squash blossom, fajita vegetables, or prickly pear cactus.
Opening hours
You can visit them throughout the week, but they are closed on Sundays. On Tuesdays, especially, they serve tacos until 4 p.m. It is better to reserve a table while visiting them in peak hours.
To wrap it up
El Grito Taqueria offers a vibrant Mexican dining experience. The colorful decor, lively atmosphere, and ample seating create a welcoming setting. The menu boasts classic Mexican and Mexican vegan dishes with generous portions, accompanied by a wide range of cocktail selections. It promises a culinary journey, combining flavor, ambiance, and warmth.
