Asadero, Ballard
64 people recommend, 7 warn against itvia r/AskSeattle, r/Seattle30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 23 threads.
What people say, in short
Asadero is a Mexican-style steakhouse; this entry is its Ballard location, the one most people name. Most people recommend it, and many say the steak is good. A couple single out the vacio, and several call it good value, though one finds the steaks very expensive. Two describe it as more relaxed than a formal steakhouse, one says it doesn't suit a celebratory night, one dislikes the QR-code menu, and one puts another restaurant well above it.
Address
Asadero Ballard, 5405 Leary Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107
At a glance
- Price
- Mid-range
- Signature dishes
- Vacio
- Best for
- Budget
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/alexthe5th in r/AskSeattle · Jun 2025
Suggests Asadero in Ballard as a place to get steak.
- Caveatu/someshooter in r/AskSeattle · Mar 2026price
Says Asadero has high-end Wagyu but finds its steaks very expensive.
- Recommendsu/seedlessxwatermelon in r/AskSeattle · Feb 2026
Names Asadero as the answer to the steak question.
- Recommendsu/Smittenmittel in r/AskSeattle · Oct 2025
Reports enjoying Asadero in Ballard over a few visits, hedging that it may not be the top pick.
- Recommendsu/C0git0 in r/AskSeattle · Jun 2025
Lists Asadero as one of two steak suggestions, the other being Bateau.
- Recommendsu/whiskeynwaitresses in r/AskSeattle · Nov 2026
Includes Asadero among its steak suggestions, a more affordable pick.
- Caveatu/SixAlarmFire in r/AskSeattle · Feb 2026price
Names Asadero when asked for an affordable nice steak dinner.
- Recommendsu/Whatswrongbaby9 in r/AskSeattle · Dec 2025taste
Recommends Asadero Prime in Ballard as a full meal with a good steak, though still bothered by a tortilla change.
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- Recommendsu/Rickology7 in r/AskSeattle · Dec 2024taste
Calls the Ballard spot a tasty Mexican steakhouse whose rib eye is top quality.
- Recommendsu/SnooStrawberries6934 in r/AskSeattle · Jul 2026
Calls Asadero a personal favorite and a better fit for the group's plans.
- Recommendsu/Fun-Grab-9337 in r/AskSeattle · Mar 2026taste
Tried a hot-rock steak served sizzling, found it good, and recommends the restaurant.
- Recommendsu/turbosquidz88 in r/AskSeattle · Feb 2026value
Says the steaks are good and that skipping sides makes it a better value.
- Recommendsu/AverageFoxNewsViewer in r/AskSeattle · Dec 2025taste
Rates the steak here as good, offered as a steak pick for dinner in Ballard.
- Recommendsu/CarobAffectionate582 in r/AskSeattle · Oct 2025
Rates Asadero in Ballard as top in the region and says its steak price is manageable.
- Recommendsu/margo_beep_beep in r/AskSeattle · Aug 2026taste
Calls Asadero delicious and notes it has locations in Ballard and Kent.
- Recommendsu/Other-Key-8647 in r/AskSeattle · Oct 2025
Simply names Asadero in Ballard as the answer to the steakhouse question.
- Recommendsu/PunsAndPastries in r/Seattle · Jul 2024
Says Asadero in Ballard suits a steak request exactly.
- Recommendsu/rwent117 in r/AskSeattle · Nov 2026taste
Recommends Asadero highly and says it is very good.
- Recommendsu/FreddyTwasFingered in r/AskSeattle · Aug 2026
Lists Asadero among easy top picks.
- Recommendsu/cheesebabychair in r/AskSeattle · Oct 2025value
Recommends Asadero's vacio steak as strong value, based on their own meals there.
- Recommendsu/RugerRedBarn in r/AskSeattle · Nov 2026value
Says Asadero offers good value and very good food, though it feels less fancy.
- Recommendsu/Boring-Elevator in r/AskSeattle · Nov 2026price
Says the Ballard spot is well under what typical Seattle steakhouses cost once tax and service are added.
- Recommendsu/ManyInterests in r/Seattle · Oct 2026taste
Recommends this place as the answer for a good wagyu steak, pointing to its Australian wagyu option.
- Recommendsu/fidelcastroak47 in r/AskSeattle · Jul 2026ambience
Says Asadero is, like Met Grill, fancy and near the party.
- Recommendsu/bubbletoes- in r/AskSeattle · Mar 2026
Enthusiastically names Asadero as a top steakhouse pick.
- Recommendsu/Necessary_Big961 in r/AskSeattle · Apr 2025ambience
Recommends it for steak and prefers it for the more relaxed feel over the formal option.
- Recommendsu/NiceShoesOinker in r/Seattle · Mar 2024taste
Calls it amazing and says the vacio is large enough to share.
- Mixedu/thenaykid in r/AskSeattle · Nov 2026ambience
Calls Asadero delicious but says it doesn't suit a celebratory night out.
- Caveatu/_harmonious in r/AskSeattle · Mar 2026taste
Puts another restaurant well above Asadero in a brief comparison.
- Mixedu/UziNegra in r/AskSeattle · Dec 2025taste
Says the food is fun and good, but dislikes the QR-code menu and asks for paper.
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