Poquitos Capitol Hill Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Poquitos Capitol Hill, a vibrant Mexican eatery located at 1000 E Pike St, Seattle, WA. Here, the flavors of Mexico come alive in a friendly atmosphere perfect for gatherings with friends or intimate date nights.
The menu is a delightful celebration of traditional dishes, offering a variety of appetizers like crispy Chicharrones and fresh Shrimp Culiacán Ceviche. The Tacos section is a highlight, featuring options such as the Baja Fish Tacos and the savory Barbacoa Tacos, each bursting with freshness and robust flavors. Entrées like the Chicken Tortilla Soup and the hearty Chopped Salad cater to diverse palates.
Don't miss out on happy hour specials worth raving about! With friendly service that enhances the dining experience, Poquitos promises to be your go-to spot for unforgettable Mexican cuisine.
Appetizers
Salsa Trio
Pico de gallo, tomato jalapeño, and tomatillo salsa served with chips cooked in rice oil
Guacamole
Fresh avocado, cilantro, lime, onion, tomato, and serrano chile. Served with chips cooked in rice oil
Jalapeño Queso
House-made queso sauce served with chips cooked in rice oil
Tres Amigos
House-made jalapeño queso, tomatojalapeño salsa, and refried pinto bean dip served with chips cooked in rice oil
Shrimp Culiacán Ceviche
Poached shrimp, cucumber, avocado, tomato, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime, in a sweet and savory sauce. Served with tostadas
Black Bean Toastadas
Two crisp tortillas, black beans, shredded lettuce, cotija cheese, crema, tomato, and pickled jalapeño
Grilled Corn Equites
Corn grilled and cut off the cob, crema, cotija, Japanese mayonnaise, chile powder and lime
Chicharrones
Crispy fried pork skins served with jalapeño queso
Nachos
House chips cooked in rice oil, black beans, melted monterey, jalapeño queso, pickled onion, pickled jalapeño, chipotle crema, cotija cheese, guacamole, and cilantro
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Pasilla chile chicken broth, tinga marinated chicken breast, crispy tortilla strips, diced onions, avocado, cotija cheese, cilantro, and lime
Black Bean Soup
black beans, sauteed spicy spinach, crema, cotija cheese, and fried tortillas
House Salad
Mixed greens, shaved cucumber, carrot, cherry & grape tomatoes in a honey-lime-serrano vinaigrette
Beet Salad
Roasted and marinated beets, pumpkin seed hummus, orange, arugula, chayote squash, pumpkin seeds, apple cider vinaigrette
Chopped Salad
Seasonal mixed greens, avocado, sliced radish, queso fresco, grilled corn, pico de gallo, black beans, and house-made tortilla strips in a Mexican oregano vinaigrette
Soups & Salads
Tacos
Chicken Tinga Tacos
Chipotle-braised chicken breast, avocado, diced onion, cotija cheese, crema, and cilantro
Baja Fish Tacos
Grilled or beer battered (contains gluten) Mahi Mahi served with cabbage, pico de gallo, aioli, and cilantro
Barbacoa Tacos
Beef braised in chile and spices, avocado salsa, pickled red onion, and cilantro
Tacos al Pastor
Marinated grilled pork, avocado salsa, pineapple, diced onion, cilantro, habanero hot sauce
Shrimp Tacos
Shrimp sautéed in chile oil. With cabbage, aioli, cilantro, and pico de gallo
Kale Mushroom Tacos
Spicy kale and sautéed mushrooms, crema, and cotija cheese
Enchilada Suiza or Roja
Cheese or chicken enchiladas made with local white corn tortillas in a verde tomatillo-cream sauce or red New Mexico chile sauce. Topped with our house-made queso, onion, cilantro, cotija cheese, and cilantro oil. Served with rice and beans
Carne Asada
Marinated grilled New York strip steak with pinto beans, grilled onion and jalapeños. Served with rice and corn tortillas
Shrimp In Salsa Brava
White gulf shrimp sautéed in chile oil and topped with an herb salad. Served with warm tortillas
Pork Spare Ribs In Salsa Negra
1lb bone-in pork spare rib bites, chipotle, balsamic, soy sauce, red onion, cilantro. Served with rice and beans
Beef Shank Chili Colorado
Bone in beef shank ossobuco, braised in chiles, garlic, onion, cumin, and herbs. Served with rice, beans, and tortillas
Yucatan Chicken
Grilled achiote marinaded half chicken, pickled red onions, and cilantro. Served with rice, corn tortillas and habanero hot sauce
Quesadilla*
Monterey cheese in a flour tortilla. Topped with guajillo crema, pico de gallo, and cilantro. Served with rice and beans
Burrito*
Your choice of protien: chicken tinga, beef barbacoa, al pastor, or kale & mushroom. With rice, beans, cheese, pico de gallo, and crema wrapped in a flour tortilla. Served with side house salad
Platos
Dessert
Buñuelos*
Golden-fried, pillowy fritters sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar and topped with caramel. Served with whipped cream
Churros*
Served with caramel sauce
Chocoflan
Chocolate cake base on flan and whipped cream
Tres Leches Cake
Sponge cakes soaked in sweet vanilla cream, Italian meringue, lime, and hibiscus powder
Mezcal Mondays
50% Off Any Mezcal $15 and Up & Bozal Flights; $2 Off Mezcal Purists & Elenita Sparkling Mezcal
Tequila Tuesdays
50% Off Any Tequila $14 and Up; $2 Off Poquitos House Margarita
Specials
Margaritas
Poquitos Margarita
Our traditional Poquitos Margarita with Javelina Blanco, and Poquitos house sour mix made with organic citrus juices
Purist Margarita
Javelina Blanco, fresh-squeezed lime juice, and agave
Mezcal Purist Margarita
Bahnez Mezcal, fresh-squeezed lime juice, and agave
Jala-Piña
Jalapeño-infused tequila, pineapple juice, and our house-sour mix
Fresa
Strawberry-infused Javelina Blanco, lime, and agave
Harvest Margarita
Javelina blanco, freshly harvested Washington state cranberries, lime, and cinnamon cane
La Fiona
Habanero-infused tequila, passion fruit purée, and agave
Cantarito Cocktail
El Tequileño Blanco Tequila, Poquitos sour mix, orange juice, grapefruit juice, and a chile tajín rim. Served over ice and topped with Squirt
West Texas Ranch Water
Topo Chico, Javelina Blanco Tequila, and fresh-squeezed lime juice
The Ranch Hand
Hacienda de Chihuahua Sotol Blanco, fresh-squeezed lime juice, muddled citrus, cane
Red or White Sangria
Your choice of house-made sangria, served over ice with an orange slice and topped with soda
Raspberry Caipirinha
Avua Cachça Prata, lime, cane, and raspberry puree
Oaxacan Old Fashioned
Del Maguey Vida Mezcal, cinnamon cane, and chocolate bitters
Chilcano
A Peruvian Mule. With Mulita Pisco, lime, ginger beer, orange bitters
Piña Colada Slushee
Atlantis Silver Rum, and coconut pureé cane
Seasonal Slushee
Ask your server about today's seasonal rum slushee!
Miami Vice Slushee
Mix of the Piña Colada and seasonal slushees
Cocktails & Slushees
Draft
Deschutes Pilsner
Negra Modelo
Pacifico
Manny's Pale Ale
Stoup Citra IPA
Make It a Michelada
House-spiced tomato juice & fresh lime with your choice of cerveza
Corona
Tecate
Modelo Especial
Dos XX Amber or Lager
Sol
Bohemia
Victoria
Coors Light
Seattle Cider
Corona Hard Seltzer
Citrus-lime, Watermelon-lime, Mandarin-Starfruit, Spicy Pineapple
Elenita Sparkling Mezcal
Strawberry mule, Pineapple-jalapeño, Passionfruit paloma, Cucumber-limebasil
Bottles & Cans
Wine
House White, Cavaliere d'Oro, Pinot Grigio, Italy
Chardonnay, Heritage, Columbia Valley, WA
Rosé, A by Acadia, Napa Valley, CA
House Red, Vina Cono Sur Bicicleta Reserva, Cabernet, Chile
Pinot Noir, Avalon, Sonoma County, CA
Malbec, Las Nencias, Argentina
Cava, Vega Medien, Spain
Tequila & Spirits
Ask your server or bartender to see our full list of tequila, mezcal, and other spirits
Tequila & Spirits
Non Alcoholic
Agua Fresca
Strawberry-hibiscus or rotating flavor (ask your server)
Horchata
Jarritos
Tamarind, Mandarin, Grapefruit, Pineapple, or Lime