Tia Lou's
Seattle, WA 98121
Phone: (206) 733-8226
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Blanchard Street
- Hours:
- Tue-Fri 11:30am-2pm, 5pm-11pm, Sat 5pm-11pm, (Fri-Sat bar till 2am)
Editorial Review for Tia Lou's – by Citysearch Editors
The Scene
Trendy Belltown feels worlds away inside this homey, rustic and spacious terra-cotta-tiled dining room with a soothing fountain in the middle. Tables are spaced out nicely, and the room is comfortably dim. Servers are friendly, but not necessarily efficient.
The Food
If the fresh-fried chips with tongue-tickling tomatillo and traditional tomato salsas aren't enough, dive into the indulgent queso fundido--three cheese-filled dishes topped with chorizo, poblano chilies and grilled cactus. The thick, pasty chicken mole is best skipped in favor of Grandma's Red Chili (spicy shredded pork in a red-chili sauce) with warm tortillas. The pollo Huazteco is a highlight: honey-chili barbecue sauce atop a roasted half chicken. Signature Santos enchiladas served with two fried eggs on top are standouts as well.
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Insider Tips
ParkingThere's a small free lot just north of the restaurant with about 10 spaces. Park there and tell the host.
Where to SitWeather permitting, take advantage of the 2,000-square-foot deck while enjoying a margarita or mojito.
User Reviews for Tia Lou's
10/28/2008 Posted by martiejean
I made special arrangements for a good friends birthday party and it was a special night out. Tia Lou's is an awesome place for dancing!!! Not so crowded and many platforms to dance on. No cover charge before 10pm. They have okay music mixed to be dancable to. Also fog machines and fans to cool you down. And Bubbles blowing from the ceiling. An entire outside smoking area with a bar!! I will for sure be back for some dancing!!!
Pros: Not so crowded and an outside smoking area with a bar
Cons: drunk people wanting to dance with you
08/07/2008 Posted by mihija
Each time I have visited Seattle, I make a point to stop into Tia Lou's for great food, and a welcome back attitude. The bartenders are pleasant, efficient, and generous. The staff here work long hard days and put up with a bunch of cr*p from none other than the nay-sayers who make a point to bad mouth them on this website. So sorry, cry-babies, that your drunken over-the-top evening was ruined by the bouncers whose job is to promote safety and keep things under control. So GET OFF THE STAIRS, move out of the way when asked the first time! Use a little common sense and understand that people are doing their jobs not out to make you miserable. ITS NOT ABOUT YOU...it's about the well-being of not only the patrons but the safety and accountability of the staff. The only problems I have ever encountered in Tia Lou's are the rude, young, drunks who welcome themselves into your personal space and into your evening. Hint, gentlemen, if a woman doesn't look your way and smile, you're not welcome. Believe it or not, people still go out these days to spend time with friends, not hook up with the first hard body, self-involved idiot who thinks he has a chance. Go to Tia Lou's with friends and if the crowd seems strange and obnoxious as it can at times, stick together, ignore the drunks and follow staff directions, it will be a better night for all. Most of all, respect the staff and they will respect you...here or anywhere. Remember, they are providing you with a SERVICE, NOT there TO SERVE you! Overall...take the time for dinner and drinks at Tia Lou's. Enjoy the deck in warm weather and enjoy good service and good food all year 'round...cheers!
Pros: great staff, friendly staff, good food
Cons: crowd can be a bit young and over the top
