Lupe's Situ Tacos
Lupe's Situ Tacos serves Mexican-Lebanese fusion tacos on Ballard Ave, with craft cocktails, beer, and 2025 Esquire new-restaurant recognition.
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- Address
- 5239 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107
- Website
- situtacos.com
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Mexican-Lebanese fusion tacos
Mexican-Lebanese fusion tacos define Lupe's Situ Tacos, with Hushwe brown butter beef, Papas garlic mashed potato, spicy cauliflower, carnitas taquitos, and Situ tacos shaping the order.
2025 Esquire new-restaurant recognition
Esquire included Lupe's Situ Tacos in its 2025 new-restaurant coverage. The Ballard Avenue address makes the Seattle stop a fit for diners planning around that specific corridor.
Carnitas taquitos for a quick bite
Carnitas taquitos can sit inside a quick bite plan here, where counter service and casual dress shape a low-commitment dinner or late-night stop.
A Lean Comparison
Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lupe's Situ Tacos | Adams, Mexican-Lebanese Fusion Tacos | $$ | |
| Marination Ma Kai | $$ | West Industrial District, Hawaiian-Korean Fusion | |
| Wild Ginger Downtown | $$ | Central Business District, Southeast Asian Fusion | |
| Little Neon Taco | First Hill, Modern Mexican Taqueria | $$ | |
| Yoroshiku | $$ | Wallingford, Modern Hokkaido Ramen & Izakaya | |
| re:public | $$ | South Lake Union, Modern American with French and Italian Infusions |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Esquire Best New Restaurants
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At a Glance
- Lively
- Whimsical
- Trendy
- Energetic
- Casual Hangout
- Late Night
- After Work
- Group Dining
- Open Kitchen
- Live Music
- Craft Cocktails
- Beer Program
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 11 AM–10 PM
- Tuesday
- 11 AM–10 PM
- Wednesday
- 11 AM–10 PM
- Thursday
- 11 AM–10 PM
- Friday
- 11 AM–12 AM
- Saturday
- 10 AM–12 AM
- Sunday
- 10 AM–10 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
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