Mama's Mexican Kitchen
Seattle, WA 98121
Phone: (206) 728-6262
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Bell Street
- Best of Citysearch:
- Latin Food 2004, Mexican Food 2004
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 11am-9pm
Editorial Review for Mama's Mexican Kitchen – by Citysearch Editors
The Scene
Festive tiki lights hang outside the patio and eclectic artwork adorns the walls inside. In business for nearly a quarter of a century, Mama's enviable Belltown corner location, outdoor dining and slightly seedy Mexican-fiesta decor attracts a clientele of artists, rock stars and regular folks.
The Food
Big servings of reasonably priced, American-style Mexican food, great margaritas and that elusive quality that makes the place a clubhouse keep people coming back. More delicate palates can try the prawn or black bean-and-spinach quesadillas, but most people come for a strong, slushy cocktail and tasty cheese-and-meat-filled gut-busters like burritos, chimichangas and enchiladas, served with heaping piles of refried beans and Mexican rice and topped with a cooling dollop of sour cream.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoIt's not always mentioned in the menu descriptions, so lactose-sensitive and vegan diners should watch out for the huge amounts of cheese smothering nearly every entree.
When to GoSummertime outdoor seating is festive and fun, especially for groups who want to enjoy potent margaritas before a show at the nearby Crocodile.
User Reviews for Mama's Mexican Kitchen
05/01/2008 Posted by RaleighTom
I've been going to Mama's since I was 16, but most of my Mama's time was when I was in Seattle in the early 1990s, and Belltown was seedy-hip. Now it's condo-land, but Mama's hasn't changed. Ate there twice on my last trip to Seattle--best thing there is the Chicken Tacos, with the homemade tortillas and the amazingly yummy guac--the first night our server suggested squeezing lime on the taco before the hot sauce, and it was really great. Second night we had the sweetest server, and one of the most beautiful people I've ever seen, as our server, and she was really great. Service here can be a bit indifferent sometimes, but most of the time it's friendly and really quick. Only regret--too cold and rainy (April) to sit outside. Many of my friends order the screamers, and on night 2 my friend ordered the black bean and spinach quesadilla, which looked really good, . Yummy maragaritas too, and, for post dinner lounging, there are fun bars along 2nd Ave. Oh, and get the Elvis room if you can. Very fun.
Pros: Fun staff, friendly service, good food, bizzare-fun decor, great location
Cons: Parking is terrible in Belltown these days--take the bus, or find a cheap pay lot nearby.
10/08/2007 Posted by queenannegal
How interesting to see all of the different reviews. I LOVE MAMA'S. I can't think of anything that needs improvement at this funky little place. My absolute favorite is the Nolasco chicken burrito, but I sub enchilada sauce for the ranchero sauce. YUM! We no longer live in Seattle but I make it back to Mama's every trip back home. The staff is always awesome, the margaritas are always great and the fajitas are always sizzlin'. We try to emulate Mama's fajitas at home and just never get it near as good. I read some reviews of the salsa as being watery - it isn't chunky if you like it like that but it's so tasty and spicy hot - it's one of my absolute favorites. If you want great food, great drinks, fast friendly service and a fun environment, there is no other place in Seattle that I'd recommend.
Pros: Great food, great service, good price, fast
Cons: None
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