This counter in the back of a Greenwood Mexican grocery store serves some of the best tacos in Seattle and also some of the meatiest. The chicken tinga is tender and flavorful, the handmade corn tortillas can hold a huge amount of fillings, the salsa is so good we could drink it by the cupful. The shop has plenty of Mexican snacks and provisions, and they’ll even cook a whole or half lamb for special events.

The winner ofEater’s Best New Restaurantaward in 2022, this Filipino-style fried chicken takeout place in Phinney Ridge has gotten so much hype that you have to preorder your wings at least a day in advance, and it’s only open Wednesdays through Sundays. It’s worth it, though: Not only are these full wings more substantial than the usual piddling sports bar variety, the gluten-free breading provides just the right amount of crunch; you can order hot sauce or banana ketchup on the side but honestly these wings don’t need it. Don’t forget about the sides, either, like the marinated vegetables or the cold pancit.

ThisKirkland spothas an easy online ordering system and an extremely organized curbside pick-up operation. From to-go weekend brunch options like pancakes with seasonal fruit compote to sandwiches on focaccia and wood-fired pizzas, there are great offerings available all day. And don’t forget dessert — their excellent cakes are also available by the slice to go.

This Ballard counter has apickup windowwhere you can get the shop’s eponymous sandwich (corned beef, pickled red cabbage, yellow mustard, and maple syrup), oyster po’ boys, and the vegetarian-friendly Midnight at the Oasis, with falafel, hummus, harissa beets, and Persian pickles.

Thispizzeria near the shores of Lake Washingtonserves over a dozen different pies alongside an impressive wine list. Made to order, pizzas come out hot, with that perfect black-spotted crust, full of toppings, and a crisp bottom that holds up on the drive home. Order for pickuponlineor by phone.

Thiswalk-up window inside the Hillcrest Market(用新中心區前哨)是wonderful array of tacos on thick and fluffy tortillas. Its vegan mushroom taco impresses with its garlic and guajillo chile seasoning, and the spicy mix of steak, chorizo, and potato on the campechano is a winner as well.

Located in awalk-up window near Montana Bar, this spot serves terrific Middle Eastern street food, such as saj wraps, flatbreads loaded with fried eggplant, labneh, or lamb, homemade dips, and desserts such as madlouqa, a creamy orange semolina pudding. It also sells a selection of pantry staples, including pomegranate molasses, Arabic coffee, olives, za’atar, and tahini.

The owners of neighboring cocktail destinationKnee High Stocking Co.run thisFilipino takeout window,which pays homage to buses in the Philippines with its graffiti backsplash. It serves up staples such as adobo, lumpia, and sisig, alongside desserts such as an ube bread pudding. Plus, it offers single-serve to-go cocktails.

While known for excellent Southern-style fish and chips fried-to-order,this takeout spothas many menu gems including crab puppies and oyster po boys. The homemade spicy tartar sauce is the ultimate french fry condiment and those who swing by from Sunday to Tuesday can get a cup of great seafood gumbo on the side.

It feels a little cruel to put Moto Pizza on this list because while this is surely one of the best pickup places in Seattle, it’s also one of the most exclusive: as of this writing, pizza preorders have sold out severalmonthsin advance, both at the original West Seattle location and the newer outpost in Edmonds. If you do get your hands on one of these Detroit-style pies, you’ll see what the fuss is about. The crust is better than most Seattle pizza — crispy on the edges, a sourdough chewiness on the interior — but what’s really innovative here are the toppings, which range from crab to adobo. Moto’s best seller, the Mr. Pig, includes pork belly, chimichurri, banana ketchup, onion, and calamansi (a Filipino citrus). It somehow all works beautifully together.

Don’t be fooled by the unassuming (you might even say sketchy) exterior or the fact that this “takeout spot” is also a Columbia City Vietnamese dive bar slash pool hall. You can and should get food from here, whether that means the hot and crispy egg rolls or the banh mi, which has scrambled eggs — an addition you didn’t know you wanted until you bite in.