Spice of Life – Alfa Romeo Maniera

Whether you need a bite of spice to warm you up or simply because it’s #TacoTuesday, the Hispanic flavors of Capitol Hill Seattle can really brighten up our Seattle gray days. Here are just a few of the places to get your kick within walking distance of our sales showroom and service center.

From dropping off your Stelvio for service or taking delivery of your new Giulia Quadrifoglio, we hope the next time you visit our Capitol Hill Seattle dealership that you stick around to enjoy the vibrant neighborhood we’re located in. Ask any of our team members for recommendations on where to go for a quick bite or something sweet – we’ll be happy to share with you our local haunts.

*All directions start from our 12th Avenue entrance. Suggested items are subject to seasonality/menu changes. Please check hours of operation as many businesses change throughout the year.

Bars of Flavor
Barrio Kitchen & Agave Bar
Directions: turn right and cross 12th Ave, turn left and continue up the block – located by KAN Orchids (2 minute walk)
Start with: Braised Pork Taquitos
Eat this: Charred Cauliflower Tacos
Drink that: extensive tequila list – perfect to compare different ages
UPDATED: as of summer 2024 both Barrio Kitchen and KAN Orchids have closed

MariPili Tapas Bar
Directions: turn right and cross Madison Street and continue down the block – located between Seattle University Bookstore and Anchorhead Coffee (2 minute walk)
Start with: Charcuterie Paleta Iberica
Eat this: Empanada de Morcilla and Bacallau á Mariñeira
Finish with: Tarta de Santiago

Taco Takedown
Poquitos
Directions: turn left and walk toward E Pike and cross the street, turn left and walk toward 11th Ave, cross the street – located at the corner of E Pike and 10th Ave across from Comet Tavern and Quinn’s Pub (3 minute walk)
Start with: Guacamole or Grilled Corn Esquites
Eat this: Chicken Tinga as tacos or burrito

Carmelo’s Tacos
Directions: turn right and cross intersection of Madison and 12th, walk toward Seattle University, after E Cherry, cross 12th Ave – located by Boon Boona Coffee and SU Logan Field (8 minute walk)
Eat this: Al Pastor Burrito

Tacos Chukis Central District
Directions: turn right and cross the intersection of Madison and 12th to end up in front of SAAS, walk toward 13th Ave and continue past 22nd Ave – located at corner of 23rd and E Union, across from PCC Market (15 minute walk)
Eat this: mix and match tacos – Asada and Chukis
Drink that: Mexican soda (Jarritos or Topo-Chico)

Originally published Feb. 27, 2023. Updated Sept. 9, 2024.