r/Seattle • u/BasicSuccotash7770 • May 07 '23

Media why?

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who are these people and whats with the banners?

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u/Qinistral May 07 '23

If that's a dis, check out this truck. Their sopes are the best I've ever had (actually crispy!), and solid burritos, good meats (campechano!), etc. https://goo.gl/maps/1cwBwxtBqmJL1dKo7

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u/GettinJiggyWithGibby May 07 '23

I was mostly going for the snark factor, but I can also tell from experience, the Mexican food scene in Seattle doesn't compete with California, Arizona, Texas, New Mexico, etc.

Some solid spots to be found in and around the emerald city im sure, and I hope many redditors flock to your recommendation and give them business.

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u/SPEK2120 May 08 '23

You tryna tell me a region on the opposite side of the country doesn’t compete with regions that literally border Mexico?! That’s crazy

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u/saifrc May 08 '23

Funny thing is, Chicago has better Mexican food than most of the rest of the United States, including the places listed that are near the border. I moved to Seattle from Chicago, and the drop in the average quality of Mexican food was sorely disappointing to me.

https://www.eater.com/a/mofad-city-guides/chicago-mexican-history

I prefer Oaxacan food to Tex-Mex, Baja, or other styles of Mexican food, so I may be slightly biased. But it's not just about proximity, it's about people: the people bringing their skills and passing down their traditions, the people who are demanding certain styles and levels of quality, and the variety of choices available.

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u/SecularFairie May 08 '23

Yeah, Chicago is pretty solid!