5 Best Restaurants in Southeastern Washington, Washington

A favorite spot for special occasions, this intimate downtown bistro is highly regarded for its deftly prepared, European-influenced Northwestern cuisine, such as Spanish-style octopus a la plancha with harissa and kalamata olive oil emulsion, and cocoa-and-chile-rubbed New York strip steak with red wine honey. Elements is also one of the best brunch spots in town—consider the Dungeness crab Benedict.

One of the region's best purveyors of authentic Mexico City–style tacos, this hip little counter-service cantina also boasts an impressive mezcal and margarita cocktails. About 10 reasonably priced tacos are offered, including slow-cooked brisket with fried jalapeños, garlic-roasted oyster mushrooms with salsa verde, and chorizo and crispy grilled cheese. There's a second location in the suburb of Ridgefield.

Have a seat on the sidewalk or inside the colorfully painted dining room of this upbeat contemporary taqueria that turns out delicious, boldly flavored snacks—like house-pickled vegetables with mezcal salt and fried cheese with chili gastrique and honeycomb. Be sure to save room for the main event, though: delicious street tacos with creative fillings, from cochinita pibil (braised pork shoulder in bitter-orange sauce) to grilled achiote-marinated steelhead with avocado mousse. 

This spacious, contemporary coffeehouse turns out some of the best third-wave, single-origin coffees and espresso drinks, including nitro cold brew and mochas made with Portland's Ranger Chocolates.

The formidable redbrick, wood-fired oven toward the back of this artisanal bakery's airy dining room hints at the delicious treats on offer here, from local-mushroom scrambles over rustic toast in the morning to line-caught-albacore melts and smoked-beet sandwiches with basil aioli and local farmers cheese at lunch. There's also a vast selection of savory breads, chewy cookies, and a nice selection of espresso drinks, beers, and wines.