Ceviche served with crispy tostadas at Poquitos in Capitol Hill. Photo source.
Most things crispy, crunchy, and perfectly golden-brown hold a dear place in our hearts. A classic Mexican-style tostada is no exception. Piled high with the best fixin’s around, these Seattle-made options are undeniable list-toppers.
Los Chilangos | 14008 NE 8th St, Bellevue | 425-221-7623
Though you can sample the best of Los Chilangos at a variety of seasonal and year-round farmers markets around Seattle, or stop by the Bellevue food truck for a quick and delicious lunch break, those opting for the buffet-style catering menu simply must add on an order of handmade tostadas. Savory chicken tostadas are served with crisp lettuce and plenty of sour cream for topping, and they pair perfectly with Los Chilangos’ signature street soft taco bar.
Peso's Kitchen & Lounge | 605 Queen Anne Ave N | 206-283-9353
Peso’s serves up a tasty spread of tostaditas, essentially micro-sized tostadas. If you’re in for lunch on a weekday, check out the small plates menu for two elevated options: the Pacific Prawns and Avocado Tostaditas (local sheep’s cheese, queso Qaxaca, Wilcox Farm lime crema) and the Carlton Farms Carnitas and Charmoula Tostaditas (with a dijon-sherry vin emulsion). Happy hour brings a whole new tostadita ballgame. How about some Carnitas and Avocado Charmoula, Beef Picadilla and Sweet Onion, or Ahi Poke and Avocado Tostaditas to go with your margarita? See you there between 4 and 6 p.m. or 10 p.m. to close.
Poquitos | 1000 E Pike St | 206-453-3057
Hit up happy hour at Poquitos and get your mits on a true sight to behold: the Grande Tostada. The kitchen tops a 14-inch, Tlayuda-style tortilla with black beans, romaine, onion, tomato, cotija, crema, and house costeño chile hot sauce. Optional add-ons include grilled corn or housemade chorizo or chapulines for meat eaters. Also available: an ultra-fresh ceviche served with crispy housemade tostadas, or the Black Bean Tostada with black bean puree, tomato, avocado, romaine, cotija, crema, diced onion -- and, of course, a perfectly crisp tortilla at the base.
Senor Moose | 5242 Leary Ave NW | 206-784-5568
This favorite Ballard Mexican kitchen offers several menu renditions featuring a duo of tostadas. Each order is topped with refried beans, lettuce, cheese, and salsa. Then, choose your favorite fixing from machaca (shredded beef), tinga (spicy shredded chicken), chunky guacamole, or frijol y queso (beans and cheese).
