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Mama Chavez's - Reviews

2219 2nd Ave Suite B, 98121 Seattle
All reviews at a glance
241

Reviews

78%

Satisfaction

47

negative

6

neutral

188

positive

What people say about Mama Chavez's

Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Short (6–15 min.)
Nick L.
Review date: 12/20/2025
10
Great Food, Quick Service, Friendly Owner
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! It's a neat hole-in-the-wall spot with great food that is made extremely quickly. I really enjoyed chatting with Claudia, the owner and operator, who is quite nice. I recommend this spot highly; it’s a great place to go if you’re looking for food after a show downtown.
  • food10
  • food preparation speed10
  • owner10
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Tourist Experience
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Short (6–15 min.)
Noise Level
  • Quiet
None Y.
Review date: 12/11/2025
9
Great Food, Generous Portions, Friendly Owner
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! The food was great and the price was good, especially considering the very large portions. It's definitely worth checking out if you're in the area. The owner is a super nice lady who makes all the food herself, which adds a personal touch to the dining experience.
  • food9
  • price8
  • very large portions10
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Tourist Experience
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Blake R.
Review date: 12/11/2025
10
Authentic Food & Amazing Service!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! We discovered this little hole-in-the-wall gem while visiting Seattle's Pike Place Market for the first time. The food was very good, fresh, and authentic, with everything appearing to be homemade. You can truly taste the love in the food and how passionate the staff are about what they do. The lovely lady working was amazing and very sweet, providing exceptional service. It was a delightful find for us as newcomers to Washington state.
  • food10
  • homemade10
  • lovely lady10
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Tien A.
Review date: 12/07/2025
9
Mama Chavez Tamales: Delicious and Kind!
My experience at Mama Chavez Tamales and More was absolutely wonderful! I love love love their tamales. The food is always great, and the staff are incredibly kind. ❤️
  • tamales10
  • food9
  • kind9
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Tourist Experience
Group Type
  • Solo Dinner
Group Size
  • Solo
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Rafael R.
Review date: 12/01/2025
9
Mama Chavez's Tacos - A Must-Try!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic, especially after long days exploring Seattle. The food was great, with the tacos being a particular highlight. I had a lovely chat with Mama Chavez herself; she works alone but is incredibly skilled. I'll definitely be back when I return to Seattle. Muchas gracias, Mama Chavez, te volveré a ver cuando regreso!
  • food9
  • tacos10
  • Mama Chavez10
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Family
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Jade W.
Review date: 11/15/2025
10
Tamales are THE BEST!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic, especially the tamales, which were THE BEST. Even my niece, who lives in Mexico, agreed! The food, service, and atmosphere all received a perfect 5/5 rating.
  • tamales10
  • food10
  • service10
Price per Person
  • $1–$10
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Size
  • Solo
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Forrest P.
Review date: 11/12/2025
10
Yummy Tamales and Delightful Mama Chavez!
My experience at the restaurant was absolutely delightful! The tamales were soooo yummy, and Mama Chavez herself was a true delight. I highly recommend getting down here!
  • tamales10
  • Mama Chavez10
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Marie M.
Review date: 11/08/2025
1
Awful Mexican Food Experience
My experience at this restaurant was overwhelmingly negative. The food was awful and not aesthetically pleasing. It was served cold, and the beans were liquid. The only redeeming quality was the rice. I've never had such a bad Mexican food experience. I strongly recommend not going to this place at all. Even after trying to season it at home, the food still tasted bad.
  • rice7
  • food1
  • beans1
  • Mexican food1
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
katie S.
Review date: 10/21/2025
10
Incredible Food, Brought Home!
My experience was absolutely incredible! There are not enough stars to express how happy the food made me. I had some of the best tamales I've tasted since leaving New Mexico. The food is so well prepared and flavorful, truly the definition of comfort food. The Carne asada burrito brought happy tears to my eyes and tasted just like home. Within an hour of ordering, we were back asking for more to take with us. I cannot sing her praises enough; she brought home to the PNW!
  • tamales10
  • food10
  • comfort food10
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Russell N.
Review date: 09/12/2025
9
Incredible Taco Tuesday, Fiery Salsa!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic, especially on Taco Tuesday! The taco Tuesday special was incredible. The food was amazing, earning a perfect 5/5. The salsa, however, was intensely hot, to the point of making me 'see double, ' but it was also described as 'so good! ' The service received a rating of 5, and the atmosphere was rated a 4.
  • taco Tuesday special10
  • food10
  • salsa9

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