Little Water Cantina

Name: Little Water Cantina
Address: 2865 Eastlake Avenue East, Seattle, WA, United States, 98102
Telephone: (206) 397-4940
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.2

4.2

120 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

2865 Eastlake Avenue East, Seattle, WA 98102

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Great for outdoor dining
Neighborhood gem

Little Water Cantina is frequently sited as "Best Mexican" and "Best Outdoor Dining" by local publications like Seattle Magazine. Our chefs take pride in utilizing authentic Mexican techniques and ingredients within the context of the Pacific Northwest. We use natural, primarily local proteins in combination with the exotic produce (some of which are also local) that makes Mexican food so unique. Everything from the fresh squeezed lime juice margaritas to the salsas are made right on premise.

Our lounge with vintage Mexican collectibles and a glowing wall made from over 800 tequila bottles is great for private parties and can accommodate up to 30 people. Our 12-seat bar is made from two bookended slabs of madrone wood; above it hang 100-year-old gramophone horns repurposed as lights. It's a great place to sample over 100 curated tequilas, mezcals & sotols. Our expansive outdoor patio overlooking Lake Union can accommodate 100 people (no reservations)

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(206) 397-4940
Website
http://www.littlewatercantina.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Shannon Wilkinson
Catering
Want to throw a party at your house or place of business? Email tacos@littlewatercantina.com to discuss offsite catering options.
Private party facilities
Book our patio bar or tequila bottle lounge for private parties of up to 30 people! Email tacos@littlewatercantina.com for details and availability.

Location
2865 Eastlake Avenue East, Seattle, WA 98102
Neighborhood
Lake Union / Eastlake
Cross street
Shelby
Parking details
Free parking! 25 parking spaces in the garage below Little Water. A dedicated elevator takes you up to our front door.<br />There is also street parking.
Public transit
Routes 25, 66, 70, 71, 72, 73, 83
Entertainment
Little Water often has live music on the patio during the summer. Please check littlewatercantina.com for upcoming events.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 120 people are saying

Little Water Cantina reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

3.9Food
3.9Service
4.3Ambience
3.7Value

Noise • Moderate

120 Reviews

KM
KMCG
Seattle6 reviews
3.0
Dined on September 29, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
This afin place in the summer when deck seating overlooking the lake is open. Without the deck, this place is meh. Food and service were nothing special. Quite expensive for what it was.
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KendA
Seattle3 reviews
4.0
Dined on September 21, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Our waitpeople were great! Jessica was especially patient with all of my questions - and my husband’s “need” for photos. Really like the creative twists on Mexican food like the Chimichanga Relleno. I could live on the chunky fresh guacamole and housemade tortilla chips! The flavor of the corn chips was superb. I worry about a rainy day or winter visit - but hope to be there for a daytime meal by the water.
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle3 reviews
2.0
Dined on August 31, 2019
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Mediocre food & drinks, expensive with servers who couldn’t have cared less.
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Sexyfire VIP
Seattle5 reviews
3.0
Dined on August 11, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
It was a beautiful day on the patio. The wait staff was attentive. However the cost of the food was a little pricey while the food was just ok. Overall the view was great and it was a nice experience.
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OscarB
Seattle1 review
3.0
Dined on July 30, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
If you are looking for a casual, fun neighborhood place to grab a drink and meet up with friends, it's worth it. If you're looking for quality food and a great dining experience this should not be your first choice. Good selection of drinks but the food is almost an afterthought.
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natersoz
Seattle3 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 28, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
This is the place for Sunshine and Margaritas! The drinks are fantastic, the food is pretty good and the setting is amazing.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on July 21, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Amazing view. Good food. Great place to spend a sunny afternoon.
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ChloeS
Seattle1 review
1.0
Dined on July 15, 2019
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
I wrote an entire post about, it was such an all around disappointing experience. To be concise though- the food was bland and tasteless.
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Tamara
Seattle19 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 13, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
It was our first visit. We really enjoyed the food, atmosphere and service. Very enjoyable experience.
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BobM
Tampa5 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 12, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The carne asada rare was tasty and done perfectly. The slaw and drizzle used to complement the carnitas tacos had wonderful flavor. The restaurant itself overlooks Lake Union - float planes passed by every few minutes adding to the visual experience. Average age of patrons was 35 or so, but we are twice that, and we really enjoyed ourselves. Try the rose or sauv blanc sourced from Mexico - especially if you like Sancerre.
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Little Water Cantina offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (206) 397-4940.

Little Water Cantina is rated 4.2 stars by 120 OpenTable diners.

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2865 Eastlake Avenue East, Seattle, WA 98102

Additional information

Cross street
Shelby
Neighborhood
Lake Union / Eastlake
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Free parking! 25 parking spaces in the garage below Little Water. A dedicated elevator takes you up to our front door.<br />There is also street parking.
Public transit
Routes 25, 66, 70, 71, 72, 73, 83
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Shannon Wilkinson
Entertainment
Little Water often has live music on the patio during the summer. Please check littlewatercantina.com for upcoming events.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.littlewatercantina.com/
Phone number
(206) 397-4940
Catering
Want to throw a party at your house or place of business? Email tacos@littlewatercantina.com to discuss offsite catering options.
Private party facilities
Book our patio bar or tequila bottle lounge for private parties of up to 30 people! Email tacos@littlewatercantina.com for details and availability.

Little Water Cantina

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