El Quetzal

You can get all your favorite tacos and tostadas here—and they'll be good and cheap. What distinguishes the Beacon Hill favorite, perhaps Seattle's only taqueria specializing in Mexico City-style street food, are its overstuffed tortas (sandwiches) and the huarache gigante, a sort of Mexican pizza that all but defies explanation. The chicken quesadilla isn't a greasy flour tortilla dripping with melted cheese, it's a hoagie-sized turnover stuffed with smoky chipotle-braised meat and a smattering of queso fresco. At this friendly, family-run place, kids are definitely welcome.

• Cuisine(s): Mexican

  Hours: Mon-Sat 8am-9pm

  Price: $

• Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards

  Features: Takeout, Private Party, Catering, Wheelchair Accessible

  Serving: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

• Alcohol: Beer/Wine

  Reservations: Accepted, Recommended for Large Parties

  Parking: Street