Our Reviews

The customers that come eat at Carniceria El Paisano are what truly make this a special place!
We are passionate to serve the community and guests. Everyone is treated like family.


This is the only market I’ll go to for my tamales! You can’t go wrong with any type of tamale and the service is fast and friendly. Do your taste buds a favor and grab a bite from here
Marques Gillespie
Best fresh Salsa in Seattle
Philip Paine
Such good Tamales and salsas here! Definitely a to-go place, and if you want a specific type of tamale, place your order in advance as they go fast! We have tried just about everything here. The Longanisa here is delicious too! Perfect place to grab some cuts for a marinade and BBQ day!
Lauren Contreras Loreto
This is my go-to carnicería. They have all the obscure meats impossible to find in your local grocery store. Items are reasonably priced also.
Ricardo Erazo
Amazing staff, they were really helpful and we got great quality meat!
Liza
The meat is really high quality! They have adobada marinated meat and it is delicious! Everyone is super nice too!
Amy McDonald
I strongly recommend the EXCELLENT tamales!!! My partner and I have had their tamales multiple times, and each time, the different flavors of tamales have been consistently delicious! In fact, the tamales remind me of the homemade ones I get from family in my hometown around Christmas! The salas are also very good! The folks working there have also always been super welcoming and friendly, and there is a great selection of reasonably priced meat. Overall, El Paisano is a great local butcher shop.
Anthony B
The tamales are so delicious! I order for work events at least once a year and they are always quite the hit! Gracias por un excelente servicio.
Elizabeth Perez
Pork and chicken tamales were great. The masa well-seasoned and fluffy.
E S
We’ve been buying tamales and tacos dorados here for years and they’re the best around. Absolutely delicious!
Sandy S
This is the place to get tamales. Here you will find the best tamales in Seattle. Call in your order and just pick them up. They also have a great selection of salsas
Karla Rodríguez
I'm so glad this place is right by my bus stop. It's the perfect place to grab some tamales when I'm tired and not feeling like cooking but also don't want to spend restaurant-level $$. I've gotten some meat there also but honestly I'm really ignorant on the cuts and what they're used for. I do also get some of the chicharones from time to time. Tamales - I like them all but the cheese and green chile is my fave. Sometimes I'll stick them in the fridge and then cut them up in the morning and fry them crispy alongside some eggs for breakfast. Nice to have around! On the weekends they also do some sweet ones like pineapple and strawberry. The lady at the counter is a joy to deal with; always a big smile on her face. It's also a small grocery with basic things like sauces, some basic canned goods, dried peppers, candies etc.
Bob B.
Love this place! Their carne asada is amazeballs. The barbacoa is so tasty. Pork belly. Chicarones... I could go on. Great cuts & prep. The weekend specials are SPECIAL!
Andrea Brice
Good variety of meats, good people
Matthew Robinson
Good meat and wonderful tamale's.
Nelson Phillips
Great tamales! Ordered ahead of time
Paul P Nuss
Just got food from there. Pastor was amazing and your salsa is to die for!!! Definitely will be back... Your newest neighbor! 😊 Got tamales from you guys also for my lunch tomorrow. I cheated and tried them already tonight. They are so good. If anyone lives near by and you guys have not visited this place yet... You need to try it out! I read mixed reviews before I went there, and the negative ones... Well idk what happened to them. I had great customer service, fresh food, and I promise this is my to go to place from now on. Apparently they have a restaurant not far away, that will be my next place to check out. Listen, I love food and would never steer anyone wrong. If you like Mexican food and enjoy cooking at home as well, try it. They also accept EBT for non hot items. I saw someone post about that, so I asked while I was there. Super friendly lady working the cash register and they want to make sure you are satisfied with what you are leaving with. Ok, rant over. This place is my new favorite!!!!
Corrie Vessey
Always great service and friendly cashier.
Melissa Ureste
Fantastic Mexican Butcher Shop in White Center. Cannot speak highly enough about this place. Great assortment of fresh meats as well as homemade Chorizo (pork sausage) and Longaniza (beef sausage). Their Tamales are hands down the best I've ever eaten. On weekends they have many wonderful, delicious, special things on offer...Real Mexican Homemade Crispy Tacos (beef/brains/potatoes) 3 for $1...Shrimp Ceviche for either Tostadas or Shrimp Cocktails and AMAZING Birria (stewed goat) at $10/pound with lots of free sauce...LOVE THIS PLACE!!!!
Scott X.
The best tamales! I grew up in So Cal in a small Hispanic town and these are as good or better! Freezing them for Christmas. They warm up very well by steaming.
Janice M.
Best tamales in I've had besides my hispanic grandma. I'm so happy to find a tamale place with a good variety. We tried their pork, chicken, and jalapeño with cheese. It was also very cheap. I believe the tamales were no more than $2/each. They also sell great cuts of meat for grilling as well. I'll definitely be coming back here for my tamale fix and to try out other things.
Tara L.
Best tamales I have ever had. Fresh and truly spicey salsa. If you can get there on a Friday or a Saturday, try the fried tacos. The butcher has exceptional quality meat for a great price. I genuinely cant get enough of this place, I come here every single week. My fridge feels empty if it doesnt have their salsa in it!
Brooklyn D.
Everything is exceptionally great here from butcher to tamales!!
Christine Adams
so very many, many things, but one of my weekend faves is the fresh fried pork belly. They also have the best cuts of meat for your asada. Great selection
Andrea Brice

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