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Lupe’s Situ Tacos
Deep-Fried Mexican
The tacos here are pinned with toothpicks and dropped straight into the fryer, which tells you most of what you need to know. This snug taco shop on Ballard Ave serves deep-fried tacos built around Lebanese-spiced beef or herby cauliflower, a family recipe from the chef's grandmother. Soups round out the short menu. Pale pink walls and floral oilcloths set the scene. Esquire named it one of America's best new restaurants in 2025.
Three honors, in evidence:
The record strongest first
- Esquire The Best New Restaurants in America
- Seattle Met Seattle’s Best New Restaurants
- The Infatuation #18` · The 25 Best Restaurants In Seattle
One number, weighted & current 75
How we score
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