Best torts in Seattle that I've found. Food is always ready in a reasonable amount of time. Friendly service.

Good Mexican restaurant in West Seattle Ordered carne asada specialty platter. Definitely big enough for two if you aren't crazy hungry Very authentic. Wife loved it Definitely expected more affordable pricing for location but the actual dish itself was nicely done. Would recommend if you are in the neighborhood and will go back again for another dish in the future to try more of their food.

El Catrin has become a favorite Mexican restaurant of ours for this part of Seattle. What grabbed our attention with it was that they serve Huitlacoche which I'd a corn fungus which is a delicacy in Mexico and Central America. It's something that is pretty rare to find with all of the Mexican restaurants I have been to El Catrin is the only one where it has been found. We had it on the side with rice, lettuce and tomato. The flavor for it is mushroom like with a sweet, savory, woody and smoky flavor that is corn like. It was very unique and delicious! In addition to that we got some totally awesome nachos which out of this world! We made a second trip back here and I got their Chile Relleno which totally blew me away! It was fabulous! The tortillas that came with it were simply marvelous! Steve got an excellent quesadilla! The wait may be a tad long but it's so worth waiting for. I really can't praise the food enough! We are located in Tacoma and El Catrin is in an unincorporated Seattle neighborhood and so the drive is at least half an hour on a good day but we wouldn't hesitate in making a trip up here just for this restaurant! I can't say that for many restaurants but I certainly would with El Catrin. Fresh, flavorful and a sheer delight we will be coming here with any opportunity we can seize!

Okay, this is first impressions but my oh my, this is goooood food. Had the Mojado burrito with carnitas. The carnitas was oh so juicy with that little bit of fried crunchy texture that makes it such a wonder. The rice was cooked to perfection, not the soggy excuse that some burritos have. And the verde sauce is top notch. Doesn't overpower the other flavors although there's plenty on the plate if you'd like it to do so. Ordered takeout since I live close by. Interior appeared clean, plenty of seating. Service was great! We'll be back to try a lot more soon, I'm sure.

Very good Mexican spot in White Center. I have come here on 2 different occasions and have tried the enchilada huastecas, puerco en salsa verde, and various taco and sope options with lengua and carnitas. My favorite thing I have tried here is the enchilada huastecas and the skirt steak accompanying the rolled tortillas and salsa is just so flavorful. The puerco en salsa verde is also a solid option. Definitely want to come back in the near future! Plus the servers were really friendly and answered my questions very kindly.

My new favorite Mexican restaurant! We ordered a bit of everything with the tacos, burrito mojado, and mulitas. Burrito mojado is literally the biggest and tastiest burrito I've had. We got the green sauce which was mild and not too spicy but great flavor. For meat the asada is the best choice and is flavorful and not grissly. Mulitas are like a quesadilla but with 2 small tortillas with carne asada, cheese, avocado inside. With nicely grilled tortilla and melted cheese mulitas are a must get. Tacos had great flavor, salsa and the tortillas had a nice chewy texture. The tacos come loaded with meat and toppings and 2-3 tacos are definitely sufficient. Only downside on the tacos were the al pastor tacos. Al pastor meat was dry and a bit chewy and we were happier with the other meat options. Overall though this place is my new favorite and I'm excited to go back and try many of the other options. Service was friendly and we ordered ahead online and took it home. Location was packed so we were happy that we did that ahead of time! Check it out

In a city overrun by Mexican eateries - both local and authentic and franchise-y and lazy - El Catrin truly stands out as a spot-on South of the border eatery. The cozy place, just off the main White Center artery - is family owned and operated, and the tradition of their recipes and cooking really shows. From their home made sweet masa tortillas to the slow roasted cochinita pibil, there's a lot of care and love that goes into these next-level dishes. The portions are gigantic and newly crafted specials appear on their chalkboard every day from salmon tacos one day to shrimp diablo the next. Their pozole is a warm, rich, ruddish bowl of comfort with thick slabs of pork that melt in your mouth. There's plenty of protein choices to fill those masa rich tacos, but the lengua (beef tongue) tacos might be the best we've ever had. So succulent was the meat - which in inferior hands can tough and fibrous. The burritos are also a must-eat. The size of a nerf football, this is plenty of food for two. Our favorite without a doubt is the rich carnitas. The carnitas accomplish the perfect double-play of being both succulent in the center with crunchy fried bits on the fringes. Packed with whole beans and crispy rice, this is a no-frills burrito that doesn't gringo up the experience with cheese or sauces or superfluous creams. Just delicious meat and a couple of bedfellows with tangy pickled red onions on the side to garnish as you see fit. The house made secret sauces - one slightly creamy green and one fiery red - are also a flavor trip unto themselves. The dining area is cozy and warm with low-fi Mexican music an atmosphere enhancer. Been there a half dozen times and, up until my last visit, the only complaint about the place was the lack of beer. Well, miracle of miracles, that problem has been solved as they finally got a booze license at the beginning of 2024. So no better way to wash down their hot and homey meals than with an ice cold Modelo. Plenty of free street parking. Can't speak highly enough of El Catrin.

Outstanding, glad I gave El Catrin a visit. Quesadillas con Carne - spot on. Arriba El Norte - didn't like this one as much, the Carne Asada meat was too tough and chewy. Quesabirria Combo - my favorite. Tender and juicy birria meat combined with melted cheese double wrapped in fried tortillas, served in a rich and savory broth. Is it a taco? Or a quesadilla? Who cares, I'll have another! Even talking about it now makes me want to go back for more! El Catrin has indoor and some outdoor seating, and plenty of street parking around. Nice and friendly staff (there were lots of dish names I hadn't heard of, but they were patient with describing each one). Overall just a great experience, definitely check them out!

Hidden is the area of White Center is a small little cozy restaurant called El Catrin. You might drive by this place many times and never even thought twice about stopping in for dinner or lunch. The food reminds me of the flavors from the Mom and Pop places in So Cal. It is not a fancy place but I was here to eat and eat, I did. You order at the counter and they bring the food to you. With an inviting dining room, homemade flavors, and friendly service this a definite find.