Flavorful shrimp mojo de ojo, good amount of boozy margarita, very generous portions (even apps are large), prices are fair even in this economy, and very friendly wait staff (yes, despite the Seattle freeze). I would consider revisiting next time I'm in the area. read more

Archie's is locally owned and I love supporting that. They use the freshest ingredients possible and Archie herself is there usually every day to greet you. I always get the shredded chicken fajita quesadilla and it's to die for. Cadillac margarita is like none other! read more

Archie's Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Normandy Park, Washington

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I used to love this place so much but honestly I'm surprised they are still in business. They don't seem to want people in the bar and they close way to early. They also keep bringing the quality of the food down. They used to have zucchini in their chicken dish and so much flavor in the molcajete. Hopefully they bring the hours and quality back and cater to the bad side better read more

Good vibes! The great thing about our visit is we connected with the owner, who was running around with little to no help, serving everyone quicky and efficiently. It's fun to get to know the heart and soul of a restaurant. The other great thing was that the food was comforting, it was warm on a cold, rainy day. We came in spur of the moment, grabbing dinner after work. It just so happened that the beer cooler was broken, so no beer for hubs. We decided to share the Molcajete, and it was definately large enough to fill us both. It was a mix of beef & chicken, covered in delicious red sauce with onions, tomatoes and mushrooms (we opted for no green pepper), covered in cheesy goodness. Our dish was loaded with button mushrooms, and they were devine. It was served with a plate of rice, beans, pico de gallo & avocado. With the complimentary chips, salsa and refried beans, we had more than enough. The interior was typical for a mexican restaurant, a bit on the worn side. The service was quick, food was piping hot! A good option in the area if you're craving comforting mexican food. read more

Archie's Mexican Restaurant - Molcajete - Mexican Near Me - Normandy Park, Washington

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A friend recommended this restaurant this weekend, and it was a great recommendation. I went with two other friends and we all agreed that the portions were large, the food was tasty, and Archie, our hostess and server (and the owner) was so entertaining and enjoyable. I don't live close enough to go very often, but anytime I'm in the neighborhood, I'll be back. read more

Archie's is AMAZING! Great food. Great service. Can't beat the ambiance. My favorite restaurant in Normandy Park. read more

Hands down the best Mexican food I've had since moving to Normandy Park. Family friendly, great service, and the salsa was chunky!! We had the carne asada, mojo de ajo, and chimichanga... they are so good. I have missed LA for the last 11 years because of the lack of good Mexican food. Finally!! read more

The only thing good here is their nachos and ice water. The arroz con pollo I had was slop. Utter slop. I thank God I'm not rushing to the restroom right now. The nachos was good. The fried ice cream was drenched in whip cream and chocolate syrup. It was like made by a high schooler. I should have walked out when I saw the vacuum parked in the dining room and the stacks of soft drinks in the dining room. I regret eating here but oh well. The server was nice but my table was dirty when she sitted me there. Eww read more

Archie's Mexican Restaurant - Nachos - Mexican Near Me - Normandy Park, Washington

I adore this family run place. They recently added a breakfast menu so my bff went in to try it out. YUMMY! I had a plate fully of scrambled eggs with provolone, crispy bacon and avocado along with seasoned potatoes. It was too good to stop eating but, with so much food, I couldn't finish my plate. Service is always friendly, quick and attentive. The owner made me a fresh pot of decaf upon my request. I love the addition of breakfast to their menu! read more

Archie's Mexican Restaurant - Look at all the stuff in those eggs! - Mexican Near Me - Normandy Park, Washington

So good and such an amazing experience! Our servers were very nice and patient and the service was excellent. Plus the view of the beach is beautiful. Will be coming back again:) read more

Great new menu! Amazing portions, and the meat was very moist. The #3 combo was only 18.95. We had tons of leftovers. read more

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Quick, delicious food. We have only ordered take out, chili verde was perfect, Mexican pizza is huge and good but you need help to finish

Stopped by this place before a massage on our way back to Dallas from Seattle--it was awesome!! The salsa is spicy and delicious, not bland like a lot of places. My soup was HUGE and super hot with lots of chicken and avocado--DELISH. My fiancé had the chimichanga with ground beef that he said was very good. I had a margarita which the owner, Archie, said she pre-makes herself in-house--it was DELICIOUS. The best part was the service--Archie works the restaurant like a performer working a room. She's HILARIOUS and makes you feel like family. WILL be back! read more

Archie's Mexican Restaurant - Tortilla Soup! Yum! - Mexican Near Me - Normandy Park, Washington

These street tacos were fabulous, but the best part is the owner. She was very sweet and genuinely interested in our feedback.

10 of us ordered different menu items and all raved about the food, quantity, impressive presentation and service. We all had abundant left overs. We highly recommend Archie's. read more

H. U. G. E. Meals. Very, very good food. Great place with friendly service that accommodated our group of 14 very well. We are in town from 3 different states and enjoyed our experience. read more

Me and my boyfriend had been wanting to try Archie's for quite some time. We heard nothing but good things. We went there and had the whole place to ourselves. The service was still pretty slow considering. We waited about 10 minutes just for our drinks alone. We both ordered an alcoholic drink, shared a SMALL chicken nachos, and shared some churros for dessert. Somehow our bill came out to $100! I was shocked! It was also not itemized since apparently her tablet was dead, so we had to pay upfront. The food was good; however, we will not be coming back. We were both disappointed with our overall experience. read more

We've gotten food at Archie's a couple times now. Huge portions, great prices and Archie makes the whole place feel like home. She says they'll be open for breakfast Saturdays and Sundays soon. I definitely recommend! read more

We moved back to to Seattle in December and have been testing various Mexican/South American joints on the south end. Archies was our fourth test site and suffice it to say, we won't be looking further anytime soon. From the chips and quac to the fried ice cream, everything we ordered was outstanding and the service exceptional. Archie is female and the owner. She was very friendly and accommodated our every request. The sauces and meats were extremely tasty and the portions generous. The presentation was mouth watering. When the plates arrived, the burritos were topped with a luxurious layer of bubbly, melted cheese that made you want to dig in and devour. Archie's may not look as fancy as Azteca or Viva Mexico, but once you taste the food, you won't care. read more

Friendly and attentive staff. Fresh and delicious food. Unbelievable Pico! A hidden gem that doesn't look like anything special on the outside, but is well worth a visit. read more

Archie's Mexican Restaurant - Arroz con Pollo - Mexican Near Me - Normandy Park, Washington

I have been in Burien since 2010, and I never stopped by Archie's. Perhaps, I just am not big on Mexican food as I know they can be heavy on cheese, cream, and beans. Finally, I decided to grab some Mexican food just because it's right there next to my apartment complex. My thought of Archie's is it's an okay restaurant if you want a quick bite of Mexican food. The hostess and the waitress were attentive and served us chips, salsa, pickled vegetables, and refried bean dish. The menu consists of huge entrees portion, and you have your choices of dinner combo, too. There is also the selection for smaller dinner entree if you're not a big eater like I am. The one thing my fiance said is this place serves processed cheese, which is a no-no for him already. Other than that, I have no intention of coming back to Archie's, though the pickled vegetable dish was good. read more

Archie's Mexican Restaurant - Dinner combo - Mexican Near Me - Normandy Park, Washington

Great portions and price. Very tasty Mexican. Ambience was so so in a strip mall. Service was very friendly and kinda ok. (Forgot salad I had ordered but she did not write anything down). read more

This restaurant was originally Lago Azul in Des Moines, WA. So naturally we followed when we found out the opened a new location. Good portions, quality food. The Pollo con Crema, the Soup, the Carne Asada. I'm not a margarita fan but everyone raves about their Cadillac Margaritas made with fresh juice. We love the family of owners too! read more

We attempted this place again after four or five years - sorry to say the food was terrible. My taquitos were burnt and the beans were tasteless and oily. My husband's had what looked and tasted like American cheese. The only redemption was the service! Everyone was friendly and always quick to respond. They checked on how we were doing several times. read more

Fabulous! Normally the salsa and chips are just okay at restaurants, but Archie's was a step above the rest. Salsa was perhaps the best I've had at a restaurant. Perfectly spiced. First time here I ordered the two chalupas and wished I had someone to share it with. Huge platter of food. My only knock on Archie's is they didn't have any apparent vegetarian plates, which I prefer. I imagine a cheese enchilada was possible. But the food was so good I give it 5 stars. Update: back in the area again and ordered this to see if it was as good as I remember. Yes! And my comment on the salsa still stands. So good. For one person, order the 1 chalupa combo. More than enough food Update: feb 28, 2020 No longer a 5 star. Downgraded. Still looks great on the plate, but bland tonight. Spoke with Archie afterward and she promised me it was the same cook and should've been the same as before. Next time she will make sure it's right for me. For this reason it's a 4 star and not lower. Things happen sometimes and I'll give her the benefit of the doubt. And for caring about her customers. read more

Archie's Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Normandy Park, Washington

It's been a while since we have gone to Archie's and we will be back sooner than later. The food and drinks were excellent. Service was great. Highly recommend this place . read more

Amazing food and great service! Don't let it's humble exterior deter you. Archie, the female owner, is funny, gracious and friendly. I had the Shrimp Monterrey, it was delicious. The shrimp was fresh, mushrooms yummy and the cheese topping was melted perfectly. read more

Ever 4 star + review is right on. this place is awesome. the owner is gracious and kind, the food rocks. I accidentally forgot about Archies today and wound up somewhere else and boy did I regret it!! Halfway through our terrible experience we went .. we should have gone to Archies!! read more

So I had heard of this place and thought I would stop in for a take out lunch. First impression from the outside was not good. A car motor laying off to the left of the building and debris laying around the area. But you sometimes those places have the best food - right? Unfortunately that was not the case. The place was virtually empty although it was lunch time. I ordered #10. Two tacos and beans and rice. The taco shells were over cooked (brown) and oily tasting. Absolutely no taste to the meat or the but. Except oil. Same with the beans and rice. You know those Mexican restaurants where no matter what you order everything tastes the same? Zero taste. I would not recommend this place. read more

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I went there for dinner there other night because I was craving some Mexican food. The carne asada was excellent. A little overcooked (I requested medium, medium rare) and it came out well done. But the flavor was spot on so it didn't bother me that much. Archie was my server and she was pretty cool. I'd definitely go back again. read more

Family business -- so gracious! The food is great -- and large portions. we've gone quite a few times and will be back!

Artchie's is family owned and operated! It used to be down in Des Moines but then moved into Normandy Park a few years ago because of a bad landlord! Archie works the restaurant daily and her husband does some of the cooking! The flavors of the food are on point! Last time I was there I ordered a Mexican pizza! That thing was so big that I ate for two days on it and I gave some to my daughter and it was under $12! I will be going back for more of that! If you are a Highline School District Employee they will give you 10% off your food! read more

Archie's Mexican Restaurant - Mexican pizza! So cheesy and yummy - Mexican Near Me - Normandy Park, Washington

Perfect from beginning to end. Lot, lobby, everything super clean. Lunch menu has lots of well priced options. Food was fast, fresh, hot and big portions. Bill was very reasonable. I'm glad I found this place abs well be back with my family. Great family restaurant. read more

My family and I have been going to Archie's for years and really enjoy the food. However, our visit this past weekend will most likely be our last. Every time we have been there lately, there is a couple with three little kids (Archie's daughter or son?) and the children are running around, screaming, and being disruptive. We are choosing this restaurant for a nice meal, not the ambiance of a day care center. Please, tell the relatives to stay at home - it's costing you business. Friends of ours who also like this restaurant say the same thing, they won't be back. read more

Some of the most authentic and delicious food from south of the border. The spices and seasoning are top notch and offer everything you want when it comes to the real deal Mexican food. Will definitely be ordering from here in the future. read more

I can't say enough above Archie's: the service is great, the atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the food is fantastic. And the cherry on top is the amazing salsa; I can't get enough of it! Archie has been a Normandy Park and Burien staple for years, and I hope it stays that way for a very long time! If you're looking to support a local businesswoman, her family, and eat delicious food, then look no further! read more

Hands down best Mexican food I have ever had! To start the lady working was very quick to seat us and bring us drinks the chips were fresh and hot the beans and salsa were amazing! So much flavor! The beans were clearly not dumped out of a can. I ordered the polla con creama OMG there are no words to explain how good it was. Waiting for churros as I type this review. My husband tried this place on one of his work trips. We drove here from Lakewood today just so I could try the food. I have a feeling anytime we want Mexican food we will be taking a trip here! Service is great! Food is amazing!!!! Churros just showed up....gotta go LOL read more

Archie's Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Normandy Park, Washington

Wow this place is awesome. Its traditional and unique, for all you bad reviews like tracy complaining how the food was still hot when you got home haha what would you like cold food so you have to warm it up in your microwave bahaha .. This place is awesome ill def recommend. This place has the biggest burritos ive ever had at any Mexican restaurant that taste delicious. AND I LIVE IN VEGAS. i defiantly am very satisfied and will be returning. GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE :) read more

Archie's Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Normandy Park, Washington

The service was not great, After the main course, The owner was asking the waiter to get my dessert as she was talking to a couple of her other customers, The waiter did nothing for 5 to 10 minutes and just walked around pacing back and forth, and I sat and waited without saying anything, finally the owner got my dessert the desert which was Churros broke apart, I would never go back here!!!! Never again!!!! read more

Good Mexican restaurants are hard to find in Washington. They're even getting hard to locate in Southern California, where I frequently go for business. It seems many people suffer from an entrepreneurial​ seizure and think they can run a Mexican restaurant. I think the reason surrounds the relative​ simplicity of Mexican food. Many of the dishes are the same core incredients. That said, I find massive variances in quality. Many Mexican restaurants I visit around here are no better than Taco Del Mar at double or triple the price! Archie's is NOT one of those me-too restaurants. The menu items are delicious. There is care that goes into them. The sauces are not from a can; the salsa is made from and not from a supplier. You can taste how they use better ingredients​ than most. The food is the best I've had in traditional Mexican food space. Flavorful, fresh, and prepared perfectly. In the future, I will go out of my way to visit Archie's. Oh, and the Cadillac Margaritas are excellent as well. ​ read more