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Tacolisto
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It’s your right to go out and have fun before a Mariners or Seahawks game. But sometimes, the vibe doesn’t call for riding the bull at Cowgirls. Nor does it call for brooding inside a dark historic saloon that smells like stale beer. Instead, use Tacolisto. This casual Mexican counter conveniently located in Pioneer Square is the perfect place for a pre- or post-stadium hang.
On game days, this place is packed—and that's how we like it. But it’s not the chaotic kind of crowded you’ll see at Sluggers or Burbs. At Tacolisto, chips are everywhere, the frozen margaritas taste like the bartender is playing it fast and loose, and the patio is the place to be. Birds chirp, the plants are real, and the fans aren’t obnoxious.
photo credit: Brooke Fitts
photo credit: Brooke Fitts
photo credit: Brooke Fitts
photo credit: Brooke Fitts
photo credit: Brooke Fitts
Prioritize the mariscos. The yellowfin tuna tostada is Tacolisto’s standout, drizzled with a nutty salsa macha that we'd like to douse on everything. The feather-light battered baja fish tacos come in at a close second. And the gobernador taco has a layer of crispy chihuahua cheese that just barely holds in juicy garlic shrimp. Steer clear of the meat and vegetable dishes—that is, unless carne asada burnt to a carcinogenic crisp, mushy cauliflower, and dry birria sound appealing. Whatever you do, just treat this place like a seafood spot.
If you’re in Pioneer Square before a game, you probably have plans to find the closest bar, drink as quickly as possible, and proceed to spend your rent money on stadium garlic fries. And while we always endorse overpriced potatoes, don’t just go through the pregame motions. Go to Tacolisto.
Food Rundown
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Tuna Tostada
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Elote
Quesa Birria
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Baja Fish
photo credit: Brooke Fitts