Austin's famous SXSW festival may have just ended its 2016 edition, but the food cravings it inspires linger year-round. Those who love Tex-Mex know that it's more than generic gringo-fied Mexican food. Tex-Mex can mean a lot of things; at its best, it's interior-rooted foods flecked with Creole-influenced roux and umami-packed ingredients like mature cheeses, roasted tomatoes, and smoked beef. It's not always synonymous with margaritas and tacos, but it sure as hell can be.
Whether choosing a spot based on your personal style or rambling along and cherry-picking the best qualities of each, here are the top places to satiate your Tex-Mex needs in Seattle.
Please note, map points are listed in geographical order from north to south, and are not ranked.
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