Mexican food is delicious. Copious amounts of it, at times, is even better. And that’s exactly what you’ll find at La Cocina & Cantina, a Seattle eatery that has stood the test of time.
La Cocina is located at 432 Broadway E. in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood.
KLsWanderlust / TripAdvisor It’s been open for almost 40 years, which is a lifetime in this ever-changing neighborhood.
Victor Santiago, the current owner, started working as a busboy here in 1989.
Rocks_road / TripAdvisor Victor grew up in a small mountain town in Mexico, moving to Washington in 1986. Last summer, he added a charming cantina to the space next door.
The menu consists of good, hearty, classic Mexican dishes…
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… but since the early 90s, it’s been all about the buffet.
Zomato Available for lunch daily and dinner most nights, it remains a big draw for hungry locals.
You’ll find a little bit of everything at this buffet: Enchiladas, burritos, fajitas, seafood, and plenty of sides.
La Cocina Y Cantina Facebook You can build your own tacos and tostadas and sample about a dozen salsas.
It’s never easy to decide what to eat at a Mexican restaurant. And here, you don’t have to.
La Cocina Y Cantina Facebook The cost of the buffet depends on when you go, but at lunchtime, it’s only about $11.
La Cocina is also known for its delicious margaritas, especially now that they’ve aded a cantina.
Zomato At least you’ll be able to enjoy plenty of food to absorb the tequila.
Did reading this give you a craving for tacos? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.
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It’s been open for almost 40 years, which is a lifetime in this ever-changing neighborhood.
Rocks_road / TripAdvisor
Victor grew up in a small mountain town in Mexico, moving to Washington in 1986. Last summer, he added a charming cantina to the space next door.
Zomato
Available for lunch daily and dinner most nights, it remains a big draw for hungry locals.
La Cocina Y Cantina Facebook
You can build your own tacos and tostadas and sample about a dozen salsas.
The cost of the buffet depends on when you go, but at lunchtime, it’s only about $11.
At least you’ll be able to enjoy plenty of food to absorb the tequila.
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