Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Restaurant #5 - La Casa del Mojito

Restaurant #5 in my new restaurants challenge might be my best find thus far. La Casa del Mojito in North Seattle's hidden gem. I'm baffled that not only had I never been here before, I'd never ever heard of this place! This is THE perfect little place to duck out of Seattle's gray, cold weather and enjoy some savory Latin American fare. The walls inside are painted vibrant shades of yellow, orange, and green, you can feel the warmth radiating throughout this cozy restaurant.

Most of my friends ordered the Parilla Luigi (pictured above); lime marinated steak, tostones, black beans and rice, and an amazing guacamole-like concoction. I ordered a traditional Argentinean dish which while not as aesthetically pleasing was quite delicious! Paired with some slamming mojitos and beers, we had ourselves quite a delicious night!

New Seattle Restaurants Tried in 2011
1. June
5. La Casa del Mojito

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9 comments:

  1. carolina @ patagonia giftsMarch 2, 2011 at 5:39 AM

    oh my goodness! it looks delish! but I must say it's not quite traditional Argentinian... you must visit us in Argentina and try our steak, you won't regret it, I swear! how lucky you are to have so many options of restaurants to go next! xo

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  2. And So I WhisperMarch 2, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    Would love one of those tostones or "patacones" as we call them. Food looks delicious.

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  3. Noodles and WafflesMarch 2, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    I love restaurants that are painted in bright colors. I heard about a puerto rican in Sacramento that was painted a vibrant green that has been asked by the city council to repaint the facade because it doesn't match the other buildings in the neighborhood. My thought - isn't that the point?!? Great post.

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  4. Diana MieczanMarch 2, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    That dish looks so good:) I love places like this one. So happy and with bright colours:) Kisses, sweetie

    Ps: I’m hosting an EmersonMade GIVEAWAY today! Just in time for spring:)

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  5. kelli g. { bug miscellany }March 2, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    yummy! i'm really enjoying your reviews. they're so handy!

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  6. LindaMarch 2, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Yum. I've never heard of this place. I'll check it out next time I'm in the area!

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  7. alexandra greccoMarch 2, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    that first photo is great!

    xo
    alexandra

    www.alexandragrecco.etsy.com

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  8. Erika PetersonMarch 2, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    I've passed this place so many times and still have yet to go! I'll have to make a point to do so.

    I would recommend: La Carta de Oaxaca, Marcello, Boat Street Cafe (breakfast!), emmer&rye (1/2 price wine on Wed) or The Pink Door.

    There are so many to choose from, but thought I'd name a few I love.

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  9. EricaMarch 2, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    love this place! it's so perfect for a little dinner party :)

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