This place is so fun! If you love a nice neighborly vibe and good Mexican food you will want to come here! I love the mole, the sauce is beautiful and full of flavor!! Special note: this place is pretty small so there is limited seating! Probably about 10 tables. read more

Ive visited Baja Bistro several times now. Sometimes I just drop in for coffee, other times Ive had breakfast and been to the bar side several times. The bartender isnt very attentive and attitude can be snarky. The food is ok. Ive tried all most all things on the menu. I think its weird they put pesto on it all.. just sayin... But the drinks are decent. The coffee people in the am are nice, I miss the one person who used to bartend but now only works in the am. It would be nice to receive some better service when in the bar. I go out to relax and be attended to, not ignored. Sadly, this is Beacon Hills only bar for now. read more

Friendly staff, Friendly food! Not sure what to make of the catfish tacos, but for the price, it's a good deal. We went during a busy time, so food seem to take forever to come to us. The beef tacos are definitely better than the other options. The best thing about this restaurant is the fact that the food isn't your typical soggy, lard fried mess found at the gringo chains. If you want something different more authentic, try this place out. read more

Great tasting chicken enchiladas. A light, spicy sauce with plenty of chicken, rice and beans. Friendly and helpful service. We got there right as the lunch rush was ending and happy hour was starting, so we got our food right away. I would recommend giving this local establishment a try! read more

Girlfriend wanted to get a quick bite at this place as we live 4 blocks away and we always see people eating here so she wanted to try it. so we headed to this place walking distance so really convenient once we are seated menus arrive and start digging it i ended up getting the carne asada torta,GF went with fish taco and tamal ...for appetizer we chose shrimp ceviche,everything came promptly(im talkin just the two of us there) the food was good and just as i used to eat in mexico,the right ingredients and flavor was there it tastes like real mexico,i even mentioned to my girlfriend they have the real crackers from mexico it brought back a lot of memories !!!! the place is small but it has potential it has a good happy hour,they were playing good mexican music,the place looked clean. i'll come back to try a little bit more of the menu real soon !!! good food good happy hour good service read more

I finally went to go try Baja Bistro's HH this past week and I sorely regret not having gone sooner! I had heard good things about it but everytime I wanted mexican food I'd end up at Peso's or Barrio. Now I know to walk within my neighborhood to get something so tasty! We went on Thursday and sampled their flavored margarita and cerveza (std Corona w/lime although there is Negro Modelo reg & lite), poblana/onion cream dip, fried potatoe/cheese taco, steak taco (for $2 each- a steal!), cheese enchilada, chips w/salsa, homemade guacamole and their chicken nachos. Only complaint I have is that what I thought was sprinkled on red sauce on the nachos was red chile spiced white chicken meat, which was a small amount. Plenty of refried beans/veggie/cheese, salsa, guac & crema but not enough chicken worthy of it being chicken nachos. The chips themselves are house fried, so that helped a bit. Total bill pre-tip? Glorious $35! We went again the next day and just had cocktails. Same good n' happy consistency! read more

Great happy hour specials on apps and libations. If the tamales are available, EAT THEM!!! So tasty. . . I like the cozy neighborhood feel. I also like that it's two blocks from my apartment,and I can swagger home after that one last margarita. *^.~* read more

Now this is some tasty Mexican food! Awesome happy hour specials. I tried so many different things, I can barely remember. The beef tacos were awesome and great salsa. The chips were on the thick and too hard side, but the flavor makes up for it. I will be going back if I'm in the Beacon Hill area again! read more

Last time I was here I got the breakfast burrito with bacon. It's on the expensive side, but I was full when I was done. It came with some tasty salsa but the burrito itself was bland without it. It's alright, I guess. Overpriced though and I never actually feel a desire to come here. read more

Potato tacos! Seriously! I kept coming back to them on the menu because they sounded so..... ummmm..... weird. But, then curiosity won out and I had to get 'em. Here's what I got: the most amazing corn tortilla slightly fried, filled with seasoned mashed potatoes and slivers of cabbage, and then served with perfect fresh salsa. Dunked in a dollop of sour cream it tasted liked the best loving marriage of a taco and a (chain restaurant) potato skin. And, I mean that in the best possible way. Yum! read more

Growing up, my dad would make chorizo and eggs on Sundays. Now that I only go home a few times a year and I don't trust myself to eat only reasonable portion of said favorite breakfast entree, I seek out places who do Mexican breakfast well - and I can stop looking now. I've been twice now; The first time I strayed from my standard and ordered the machaca and eggs with corn tortillas and absolutely fell in love with what was on my plate. The meat was perfect seasoned and accompanied by a pile of refried beans and potatoes. I have a gluten sensitivity and I usually ask when ordering about gluten in things, but I didn't about the corn tortillas and the second I took a bite and discovered their lovely, chewy texture I realized 1. that I should have asked and 2. that I didn't want to know because I was going to eat all of them anyways - fussy body be damned!. Know that if you do have major gluten issues, you should ask about their corn tortillas you should probably ask because I suspect they're a corn/flour blend, but please, like I said, don't tell me... I'm lying to myself and I don't want you to ruin it for me. My second visit I went back to the old standby, chorizo and eggs. It was good... though I don't know that it can compete with dad's. The flavors went great with the red salsa they brought out, but I was still wishing I'd just ordered the machaca again. They also have breakfast until quite late, which makes those of us who are unable to drag themselves out of bed at a reasonable hour on their days off happy. read more

We were in the area and decided to try Baja Bistro. We could not find parking anywhere near the place and wound up down the block in a residential area. The place is tiny, maybe 8 tables. Wifey tried the Chilaquiles and a side of bacon. These were just a mess, mushy. Chilaquiles are supposed to have some texture and crisp chips. Decent flavor but just a plate of soggy mess. And the bacon never came and had to be removed from the check. read more

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Baja is a neighborhood go-to for me with good mexican breakfast and fish tacos (the potato tacos are yummy too). Go for happy hour (3-7) when they're $2 a taco! The bar is tiny but always a good time and full of interesting neighborhood locals with a decent liquor selection. They also have really good coffee here. The best thing about this place is the staff who are always super friendly and make it feel like a small family restaurant. read more

This is a cool little place I discovered while riding the Light Rail for the first time. It's only a few blocks from the Beacon Hill station. When we walked in, it was pretty busy since it was opening weekend for LINK, but we got a seat pretty fast. We started off with margaritas, me having the traditional and my gf having the pomegranate. They were both good and packed a punch. For my entree, I had the huevos rancheros, which was excellent and reminded me of the food I always had in Albuquerque. Now that LINK is open, i'll be re-checking this place out more! read more

This quaint little Mexican restaurant slash coffee house can be seen by anyone traveling through beacon hill on the 36, 32, or 60 (I think). And it appears as though it hasn't been there for long yet still fits nicely in it's neighborhood. My g/f and I went here spontaneously one Saturday morning around 10:30. We had no idea what a treat we were in for. Although I can't remember now what we had, we were both a bit hungover (she had the special and I had something off the brunch menu). Don't take my lack of memory wrong the food was good, and for the price (minimal) it was outstanding. We both had drips with our brunch which was exceptionally good, fantastic coffee here. The waitress was especially friendly and prompt, I gave her a 45% tip as she was that good. Update: I went back here in Feb. '08 and had them same waitress but her service was far worse than my previous visit. My drips were still awesome, but I had to refill my cup myself. She only got a 10% tip this time. One thing I learned from 6 years in the biz is that if you can't be consistent you will never build a solid regular customer base. Which can be crucial during the slow months. minus one star read more

I enjoyed this restaurant because the walls are artistically colorful and the music is lively. The atmosphere is relaxing and the food was delicious. I found that parking was difficult but if I lived in the neighborhood it would be a very easy walk. It's probably a 5-10 minute walk from the Beacon Hill light rail station. read more

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Baja Bistro is my favorite place to go for Mexican food. And, it's the only Mexican restaurant where my husband feels he gets healthy, quality food. I love their guacomole. They have great margaritas as well - a must for summer. We've never had bad service -- even when we come in 15 minutes before closing. read more

The service here is incredible. Everyone is so welcoming and friendly and the margaritas are TO DIE FOR. I hope Baja continues to thrive in beacon hill as I personally feel it is a staple to this community. read more

I started going to Baja because it was the only clean place to get a strong drink without going broke, and let's be honest, Clayton is a sight for sore eyes. It was months before I even tried the food, but when I did, I was not disappointed. I have tried everything from Burrito Buses to Gourmet(or so they claim)eateries, the tiniest hole in the walls, family chains, and of course drive-thru taco stands...but this place is my favorite. When I say the food is authentic I mean the people cooking these dishes were brought up cooking and eating them! Delicious! read more

Impressed with menu. Everything we had for brunch was great! Salsa was delicious. We will definitely be back.

Looking for a breakfast place that is somewhere between here and Costco, we found ourselves at the Baja Bistro this morning. I'd read the almost unanimously favorable reviews on Yelp and was excited to check it out. Mr H loves breakfast and loves Mexican food, so it was not too hard to sell to him on this place. I was disappointed in the Chilaquiles. I was expecting an egg dish with some tortilla strips mixed in, but, instead got just the opposite. There was some egg in there, but I really had to hunt for it. I guess this is traditional and something I just did not realize when I'd ordered. It was tasty enough, but, with the addition of chorizo, which I'd opted for and which was just as sparse as the eggs, this cost over $9, which is a bit steep, IMO, for a dish that is 90% tortilla. We each ordered orange juice. We noticed one of the workers left the building and returned a couple of minutes later with two bottles of OJ that we're pretty certain he'd picked up at the convenience store door. When I order a $3.50 glass of OJ, I don't necessarily expect it to fresh squeezed, but I do at least it expect to real juice and not some 'from concentrate' concoction that comes from the Shell mini mart. The staff were friendly and attentive and did their best to accommodate Mr H's onion allergy (no easy task in a place where most dishes are topped with a sauce that includes onions). Still, my quest for a breakfast spot in So Seattle that really jazzes me continues... read more

All I can say is: Happy Hour and Dem Tacos! Great price point, great drinks and wonderfully diverse company. read more

I had to update my review for Baja. This is absolutely my favorite brunch spot when I'm in the mood for a little Latino love. You won't find a single person here who is unfriendly from the customers to the bartenders to the servers and even the owner. They make their tortillas (maiz) in house and I can't sit down here without a heaping bowl of their delicious guac and homemade chips. This is my kind of place. read more

The meat in steak burrito tastes good. Tomale could use more seasoning. I really liked the spicy sauce. It goes well with the dishes. We ordered to-go, but they didn't give us chips, although it's included in the menu. Street parking, not too difficult to find a spot. read more

Anytime I'm feeling like some breakfast, this is the first place that comes to mind. Good coffee; and the food... yum. The huevos rancheros, chilaquiles with chorizo. You will leave feeling spicy and satisfied. Some of the customers are waiting for their cars to be ready by the auto shop next door. Otherwise, you are destined to become a regular. The food and coffee are enough to keep you coming back- let alone the kind staff and friendly atmosphere. Definitely one of kind in the Seattle. read more

There's so many things I've enjoyed from just this one place 1. If you are local to Beacon Hill, their little bar they have to the side is a GREAT place to randomly meet people who are local to this neighborhood. 2. For Mexican food, the ones I've tried gave you very, very generous portions and I ordered one of the few dinners in my life that I literally could NOT finish: A HUGE cheese burrito and a "small" cup of soup, that comes with bread slices to compliment as well. That's saying a lot, I am known for the quantity I can stuff down my throat. The spiciness of their salsa is also a very special challenge. You are warned. ;) 3. They have a drag queen show that I managed to catch once every Wednesday 7 PM. It was the first time I've been to something like that and it was too much to handle. Be sure to bring some cash to tip Atasha Manila! 4. They even have power outlets in both their restaurant and bar. They don't have Wifi, but since that isn't an issue for me, this is a place I can bring my laptop :D Friendly service and only four blocks from where I live to top it all. Love it! read more

I love Baja Bistro, I probably go here at least twice a month. Great happy hour, friendly staff. I love their tacos, they hand made the tortillas, and the serving portions are usually pretty good, especially the nachos, I recommend you share with a friend cause the serving is HUGE! Great little small business lots of friendly locals, you can tell they have a lot of regulars and really are attentive to their customers. I love this place! read more

Baja Bistro has a full liquor license. If you live on Beacon Hill, take the time to read that again. Yup. You can get a margarita with tequila in Beacon. Oh, yeah. This is not Tex-Mex (check out La Cabana for that.) This is a different region, with different flavors. White goat cheese, used sparingly--not mounds of cheddar. Gently refried beans. Chilaquiles on the breakfast menu. Awesome potato tacos. The servers are warm, cute, and generous. The art changes regularly. This place is the opposite of pretentious--it's comfy and local and welcoming. read more

I love this place. Delicious food, friendly staff, great coffee and delicious cocktails. Seriously is an affordable 9am-9pm neighborhood gem. Eating breakfast here reminds me of the cafes on the shores of fishing town in Mexico. The margaritas are basic, simple and delicious. The stumptown coffee is great as well. You can't go wrong here but my favorites are breakfast (everything), fish tacos, and chicken mole. Check it out, you won't be be disappointed, I only wish their kitchen was open later. read more

We just returned from an outing to Baja Bistro. Based on previous reviews we weren't exactly sure what to expect, and that feeling carried through while pulling up outside of the establishment. There seems to be a bar next door to the restaurant. The bar has a rainbow flag hanging in the window, which left us feeling positive about entering. I'm glad we did. The place has a wall of windows, which to see mid-day probably isn't that spectacular, however to be able to witness a sunset there was really phenomenal. The food was really good! We both had margaritas with our meals and we took advantage of happy hour pricing for those drinks and the kids' meals. My partner had the verde burrito (delicious pork with a kick!) and I had the steak burrito. We also ordered a quesadilla and the chicken nachos. Everything was affordable and there were no complaints about the food quality or taste. We were the only ones there, and I'm not sure why. The service was friendly and fast. We will definitely head back again soon. It's not much to drive past, but I encourage you to go in and check it out for yourself. There are some really great photos on the wall and some other interesting items for folks to look at (masks, etc). The more we discover on beacon hill, the more we are happy we moved here. read more

Disclaimer: I'm from So Cal and grew up on really good Mexican food. Never going back - my food was terrible. Chips and salsa sucked. Margarita was "meh". Servers were nice but overall I was just not impressed. read more

"Good Beans and the Right Price" I came here from San Francisco And craved good huevos rancheros The tortillas had bite, The sauce: fresh and light, and the eggs bore a nice, runny yolk. (Also, eat with Tapatio) read more

The owner (? - I'm guessing here) was nice, the conversation was good, but didn't much care for my coffee. Looks like Happy Hour is quite cool, so perhaps I'll be back this evening! Sadly, I'd already eaten breakfast. Love the cheery hand-painted decor and the huge mirror on one side of the counter area. Really reflects the light nicely. I'll check it out later today, who am I kidding? read more

Breakfast: We had the Choriza Torta and Huevos Rancheros! We highly recommend both! Their coffee is delicious, prices are reasonable and our waiter was so polite! We will definitely be back in the near future! Free street parking before 4pm! read more

New favorite burrito joint! This vibrant restaurant was friendly, quick, and comfortable. While a little on the small side, we felt very welcomed by the two-person staff. Our food arrived in minutes and was very tasty. Large portions and great salsa--always a plus. read more

I agree with those that rated a four and a five. I usually go for their happy hour appetizers (tacos) - great bargain! Wife loves their pomegranate margarita. Yes we're regulars - 2 to 5 times a month... They don't disappoint... Hmm - haven't tried their breakfast - now I'm intrigued... read more

The food is fantastic, the prices are good, but one of the servers has NEVER entered our order correctly in dozens of visits and he sings obnoxiously and theatrically along with the radio while working. If it weren't for this one server, we would eat at Baja Bistro every week. As it is, we just found another place to go. The other staff are all very professional. read more

I have frequented this restaurant many times over the last few years. Usually the food is quite good. The service is sometimes slow, but pleasant and generally I've had no complaints. Today the poor service trumped the good food. It took well over an hour for us to get our order. Several parties in the dining area had ordered after us and finished their meal before we received an acknowledgement. In the interim the server failed to note the long delay, replenish drinks or even acknowledge our presence. When a few folks in our party called it to her attention she was defensive and blamed the kitchen. The dispute escalated between one of the members of our party and the server and it was unfortunate. Suffice it to say that the exchange deteriorated from there. The food was good as usual. It was not worth the wait or the attitude however. I would note that the server did comp our meal. I get that kitchens may screw up orders sometimes. I recognize that this may be frustrating for customers and servers. What makes the difference is a server who doesn't lose track of you in the queue and one who makes an effort to have a few intermediate check-ins. That was a total miss today. read more

I often joke that the best Mexican food in Seattle can only be found in my home (yes, I am that cocky and also that good a cook). When I went to Baja Bistro, I was expecting a disaster. After all, most Mexican food I have tried since I moved to this country has been disappointing. I usually judge a Mexican restaurant by the salsa they bring out, and the kind of ingredients they use. The salsa must be flavorful (I prefer spicy, but I have an unusually high tolerance). As for ingredients: there should be ABSOLUTELY ZERO cheddar cheese in my plate. That is just not Mexican. I was pleasantly surprised when I tasted the salsa they give you with the chips. It was flavorful and had a slight hint of spice. Then I tried the mole enchiladas. As a vegetarian, I requested the chicken be substituted with cheese. I was delighted that there was no cheddar cheese in there. (Note that their cheese enchiladas might have cheddar cheese). The mole was a bit on the diluted side, but had good flavor anyway. If I could ask this restaurant to change anything it would be the availability of Aguas Frescas. read more

The nicest people and great tamales! The vibe is friendly and chill. They have an amazing drag show on Wednesday nights....so fun! An awesome community spot where everyone knows your name...and if they don't, they'll know it ASAP because everyone is very welcoming there! read more