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Abuelita's Kitchen - Reviews

8552 Greenwood Ave N, 98113 Seattle
All reviews at a glance
362

Reviews

85.9%

Satisfaction

41

negative

10

neutral

311

positive

What people say about Abuelita's Kitchen

Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Leanne H.
Review date: 11/23/2025
9
Delicious Vegetarian Options and Great Salsa Bar
I have really enjoyed the food here. I especially love their salsa bar. As a vegetarian, I was pleased to find they have a dedicated vegan/vegetarian menu. On my last visit, I ordered the street taco plate, which was absolutely delicious. Their horchata is also very tasty.
  • salsa bar10
  • vegan/vegetarian menu9
  • street taco plate9
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Takeout
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Max-Jayde R.
Review date: 11/23/2025
3
Average Mexican Food, Disappointing Value
My experience with the green enchiladas to go was just okay, especially considering the price tag of $18-20. They didn't even come with chips. While the food was acceptable, I likely won't be returning because I felt nickel-and-dimed for what was essentially average Mexican food. The salsa bar was a bright spot, but the absence of chips was a letdown.
  • green enchiladas5
  • average mex food5
  • salsa bar7
  • price tag3
  • chips2
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Rachel R.
Review date: 11/22/2025
10
Authentic Food and Amazing Dessert!
My experience at the restaurant was fantastic! I enjoyed the authentic food, especially the empanadas and the pollo ala crema. Everything was delicious. I also had the best Tres Leches cake I’ve ever tasted!
  • authentic food10
  • empanadas9
  • pollo ala crema9
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Doni U.
Review date: 10/22/2025
9
Friendly Service, Amazing Salsa Bar!
My experience at the restaurant was fantastic! The service was super friendly, and the salsa bar was amazing. They offer a great vegetarian/vegan/regular menu, and the deal on Taco Tuesday was unbeatable: 4 tacos for $12, with the ability to mix and match. It's a great value and a delicious option.
  • service9
  • salsa bar10
  • menu9
Price per Person
  • $61–$70
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Solo Dinner
Group Size
  • Solo
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Will C.
Review date: 10/22/2025
9
Perfect Tacos and Great Bean Dip!
I was looking for a great taco place, and I found it here! The tacos were incredibly full of flavor, and the heat was perfect. I also really enjoyed the bean dip. The service and food were both rated a 5 out of 5, and the atmosphere was also a 5. It was a chill environment to eat with my 7-month-old. Free street parking is available, though finding a spot can be somewhat difficult.
  • tacos10
  • flavor10
  • heat9
  • parking space4
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Marie F.
Review date: 09/29/2025
9
Authentic Homemade Tortillas & Wonderful Service!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! I was impressed by the amazing food and excellent service. They offer a wide variety of salsas, which were perfect with the fresh chips. The tortillas were authentically homemade and made fresh to order. The fajitas and chicken were wonderful. Our server was incredibly kind. I will definitely come again! ✨
  • food10
  • service10
  • salsas9
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Short (6–15 min.)
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Review date: 09/02/2025
9
Authentic Tacos with a Kick!
I was impressed by the variety of salsas available at the tables, and there was also a water station. The tacos featured soft tortillas, generously filled with steak and shrimp. The establishment itself is narrow, like a snake's mouth, and run by a genuinely Mexican crew. I arrived just before closing, and everything was prepared quickly, but the team managed to deliver skillful tacos. Thanks to the range of sauces, I was able to adjust the spiciness perfectly.
  • variety of salsas9
  • water station7
  • tacos9
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Takeout
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Joe S.
Review date: 08/07/2025
10
Authentic Mexican Food Gem!
My experience at this restaurant was great, whether I was dining in for dinner or ordering carry out. The reasonable prices and sizeable portions of delicious Mexican food were a pleasant surprise for a city not known for authentic Mexican cuisine. It’s a family-run establishment, and I had the pleasure of meeting the daughter working the front and her mother, who created the menu. The homemade corn tortillas were absolutely fantastic, and I highly recommend trying the tomatillo bean dip – it’s insane! I give it a 10/10 and will definitely be returning as regulars.
  • prices9
  • portions9
  • Mexican food10
Visit Type
  • Special Occasion
Group Type
  • Large Group
Group Size
  • Large Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Lily S.
Review date: 07/27/2025
10
Excellent Catering Experience for Staff Party
We recently used this restaurant for catering for our staff party of 45 people. The team was very sweet to work with, offering great options for catering and even providing a setup to keep food warm. We received a generous amount of food for the value, which was fantastic. The margarita bar was awesome too. We would definitely use them again for catering.
  • sweet people10
  • great options9
  • keep food warm8
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Family
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Kara C.
Review date: 07/22/2025
9
Hidden Gem with Amazing Flavors!
This is a delicious local spot, one of those underrated, little-known gems you want to keep a secret but deserves to be known! We loved their fresh food and incredible handmade tortillas. The salsa bar was a highlight, offering lots of heat and diverse flavor profiles. We also enjoyed their yummy margaritas. As a vegan, I truly appreciated the Cielo y Tierra tacos, featuring a seasoned yam, beet, carrot, and black bean mix. Even the rice and beans were better than what you'd find at a regular Mexican restaurant, and our child loved the food too. The atmosphere is easygoing and family-friendly, and it's a locally owned establishment with amazing food. We will definitely be regulars!
  • fresh food10
  • handmade tortillas10
  • salsa bar9

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