The very best carnitas we have found north of Seattle, and we've tried a bunch!…read moreCarmen is always friendly, happy and helpful. Speedy too! I'm frequently surprised that people pass this place by on their way to The Cottage down the street when they would probably have a better meal at Julio's.

I was genuinely surprised by how highly rated this place is because, unfortunately, it was one of…read morethe worst Mexican meals I've had. The first disappointment was the lack of customization. You can only choose between shredded chicken or shredded beef, with no other meat options. Based on the server's recommendation, I ordered their best selling green enchiladas. I was expecting a traditional green chile (verde) sauce with a bit of spice, but instead it was loaded with cream, which completely overpowered the flavor. The shredded meat was also very dry and lacked seasoning, making the dish even more disappointing. To make matters worse, the service was quite slow, even though the restaurant wasn't busy. Overall, this was the most disappointing Mexican food I've had in the area.

The restaurant is beautiful! From a casual dinner to a celebration, I can see myself coming back…read morefor all sorts of occasions. The food is delicious. Mexican food in the states is hardly ever what it is in Mexico but this comes close. The food is SO good. From the birria tacos to the tex mex options, it's all incredibly good. The service here is slow and has been pretty slow every time I have come in. I found myself getting a bit frustrated last time I came in. But the servers are kind, friendly, and you can tell they care about their customers. If you're in a time crunch maybe pick somewhere else. But I would take the time and try this place out!

Pasion Tequila always hits! I haven't been in to dine recently, but have been getting more takeout…read morehere. Their takeout portions are HUGE! Enough for like 3 meals for me. They do not hold back on rice and beans either. The chips come out hot, they use sustainable packaging, and it's super easy to call an order in. My shrimp enchiladas were amazing, and the server who helped me out was super kind and prompt in getting our order, even on a busy night. I will say- the margaritas at the restaurant are amazing, but we did not love the takeout margaritas. Maybe drinking it out of a big glass makes all the difference, who knows. Will continue to eat here for the fresh food, huge portions, and kind staff! Hoping to go have a meal in and experience their amazing happy hour again soon.

We stopped into Patrona with a group of friends to satisfy a craving for Mexican food, and to watch…read morethe World Cup. We were seated instantly, and our server came quickly to take both our food and drink orders. We had beers, margaritas-- the mango marg was sweet and not heavy on the tequila, and everyone ordered a dish of their choosing. This spot is a bit different from your traditional family Mexican restaurant, in the way that it has TV's for watching the game, and more relaxed bar atmosphere throughout the restaurant. I throughly enjoyed my enchiladas suizas (always a favorite) and the salsa that was served with the chips was tangy and a bit spicy. Not sure that I'll hurry back, but it has been my favorite Mexican food in the north-end so far!

We visited during happy hour and their food was really delicious! The prices were unbelievable for…read morePNW. The food came out quickly enough and the service was prompt. We tried their tacos and quesadillas and were pleased with them. I will be returning to try other things.

Fabulous food, service, vibe. Spectacular! The carne asada was amazing. Hand crafted drinks,…read moretostada appetizer....it was all wonderful. Finally found a authentic Mexican restaurant serving it all up!

We started with the watermelon margaritas which were fantastic! Since it wasn't warm evening, we…read moreate outside in the shade. Everything on the menu looks good. But I ended up having the jicama tacos with prawns again. Light and scrumptious! My hubby had the ribeye tacos, which were a little too spicy, but absolutely delicious. We kept the night with the Milton lava cake, which was Rich and chocolatey! Several waitresses checked on us throughout the evening, making sure that our water was always topped up and we had everything we needed. We will be back again soon!

Came here for a family dinner and overall, it's a nice place for some Mexican food…read more Highlights: - Parking: Plentiful due to the parking lot that's located in front of the restaurant. - Menu: Extensive large menu with a lot of dishes and even includes a vegetarian option. - Prices: A bit on the higher end compared to nearby Mexican restaurants. - Food: Chips and salsa was yummy! Love the tiny kick of spice for the salsa. For food, my family ordered a range of items. Overall, food was solid and flavorful. Item that stood out the most to me was definitely the carne asada fries. Fries were super crispy and the toppings were plentiful and delicious. - Service: Staff was friendly and attentive. - Interior: Homey & cozy vibes. If you're coming in as a big group, recommend calling in for a reservation as the space is small.

Food was amazing. Extremely authentic and fresh. I had the pozole was full of flavour and hot…read more Plenty of shredded pork. Chicken à la crema was hot and fresh full chicken breast. I do with the chicken was sliced Staff was gracious and very friendly. This is a hidden gem!

Amazing food and service that feels like family. I've had their chimichanga lunch special with…read moreshredded beef. It's a large plate with lots of beans, rice, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, lettuce, and tomato. Also the pork tamale à la cart is a great smaller plate. The Las Espuelas margarita is made with top shelf liquor and freshly muddled lime, lemon, and orange. Not cheap, but delicious and strong as one would expect. Beautiful interior. This is in the Cedars shopping center along with the CVS and QFC.

If you're not going to make my food correctly, the way I asked for it to be made, then just save…read moreus both some time and tell me you don't want my business!!! When I'm paying nearly $75 dollars for a meal, I expect it will be made the way I have kindly asked it to be made!!! Everyone at Las Espuelas restaurant is very nice and the service is always good, but the kitchen staff clearly don't give a śḥíț about putting out quality food the way the customers have asked for it to be made!!! Either that, or they can't read and or understand whatever language the order is written in!!! Either way, the next time I'm craving Mexican food, I'll do something I haven't done in years, and go to a Mexican restaurant other than Las Espuelas!!!

Came here because they're open late night, until 11pm. Service was pretty good!…read more Food was meh. The mole enchiladas were waaay too sweet. Sauce didn't taste that good, and chicken wasn't seasoned at all. Similarly, the red enchiladas chicken wasn't seasoned. The red sauce was way better. Might be back here to try other menu items.

TLDR: Great drinks, great service. Food was good…read more We came as a huge party and they were very kind to save a section for us at the long table. It was like having the whole place to ourselves. The place is lively and great for big gatherings. Personally the food wasn't spicy enough or flavorful enough for me. That's just a personal preference. With that said, I could probably spend lots of hours just eating chips and guacamole with a mango margarita in hand!

Food and service was great. Nice covered patio on the marina. "Elevated Mexican" food = not…read morecheap. Loved the menu. Will be back.

Stopped in for lunch today and had the chips and salsa, guacamole, enchiladas suizas and a cup of…read moretortilla soup. We also had a rotating tap beer. The good was the enchiladas- chicken tinga was good and plentiful. The chips and salsa were also good. I liked they gave choice of black beans for side - healthier! The bad - $9.5 for a small beer? Insane. The guacamole was not fresh. The chicken tortilla soup was essentially chicken broth with chucks of chewy chicken and sliced avocados. Would not recommend guacamole and the soup. When we were ready to check out I asked to use Apple Pay so the manager had to service us instead of the young server. The soup was untouched. Our waitress knew and addressed it wasn't touched and still bought the bill with soup included. The manager asked how we liked our meal and again shared the soup wasn't touched and she said "well it's preference" I'm sorry...what? Any way - customer service is what sealed deal for me that I won't be back. I eat out a lot all over the world and rarely, if ever, have I had someone let alone a manager handle a complaint this way.