This Week in Seattle Food News: Carmelo’s Tacos Opens A Second Location, A New Taco Truck and Fruit Stand Arrives on Capitol Hill, and Shota Nakajima Competes On ‘Top Chef’

by EverOut Staff

Capitol Hill’s favorite taco counter Carmelo’s Tacos opens its second location on Monday. Jessica Stein

Capitol Hill is blessed with the arrival of two new Mexican food options this week, as Antojitos Jalisco brings elotes and mangonadas to Broadway and the wildly popular Carmelo’s Tacos celebrates the opening of its second location with churros and birria. Plus, a new lobster roll pop-up arrives in the Vermillion kitchen, and local chef Shota Nakajima impresses the judges on the season premiere Top Chef. Read on for all that and more culinary updates. For more ideas, check out our food and drink guide.

NEW OPENINGS AND RETURNS
Aliberto’s Jr. Fresh Mexican Food
This Mexican fast food spot has popped up in the former home of an Arby’s in Renton, serving quesadillas, burritos, tortas, tostadas, aguas frescas, nachos, carne asada fries, and more.
Renton
Pickup, delivery, or drive-thru