Good evening friends! It is far too late and I really should be in bed, but I really wanted to get this posted. So yesterday I went to Alki Beach in West Seattle to meet up with my friend Julia to enjoy some cocktails. Alki is littered with tons of fabulous restaurants and cafes serving fresh seafood. We decided to go to the most amazing Mexican fusion restaurant called Cactus. Before ordering anything, we were served warm chips and a spicy pico de gallo style salsa, which was to die for. I started off my meal with a fresh, and ever so delicious, mango mojito. It was not too strong, nor too sweet. It was fresh and I was craving more the second I slurped the last sip! For our entrees, Julia and I ordered two different meals to share (Because we were that indecisive). We chose the Camarones Tacos (Crispy shrimp in a zesty sauce and slaw taco) and the seafood enchiladas (an enchiladas stuffed with all the seafood you could imagine). Both were served with wild rice and black beans. They were nothing less than delicious and were seasoned perfectly. Cactus is definitely not your ordinary Mexican restaurant.
So Alki Beach is a long beach strip on Elliott Bay with walkways, sand, the whole shebang! For being in the PNW, it really gives you the sense that you are along the lower West Coast of the US. I have lived in the Greater Seattle Area all of my life, but sadly had never gone to Alki Beach (So lame I know!). The views, the weather, and the sunset couldn't have been more stunning. Julia and I walked almost the entire length beach and it was bustling even after sunset. There were bonfires, volleyball players, families, and joggers. Alki Beach is a must visit location! I am so excited to go back and spend the entire day there! Stay posted!
With Love,
Traci Lee
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