Cantarito Mexican Restaurant

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Super solid gringo Mex, and I'm sure the Indian Trail area is darned grateful to have this family taking care of the neighborhood. I went lite with Enchilada Suizas, knowing that the ladies I was dining with would want help. Food was great. Better than great was their bartender. The drinks were spot-on flavorful, and pretty darned stiff. We're not lightweights, yet could certainly tell it was a good pour on all. Our waiter was helpful and friendly, as were the rest of the FOH. Excellent place, when you put it all together... read more

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Ellen K.

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I called ahead because we had a large group (over 10 people) coming for dinner. Service was fantastic! Orders were correct and everyone enjoyed their food! It was still very loud in the family side even though there were only a few other customers. Must be the sound bouncing off cement floor & the high ceilings. Outside of that, was a wonderful experience. I had the two item combo and made a special request for creama sauce over the chile relleno instead of the traditional red. No problem & no weird looks from our server. I had something similar at a different place. While very good, will stick with the red, which I've had before and is one of the best chile rellenos in the area! The tamal was also excellent! Perfectly moist and not dry like other places. They also have flavorful rice and the most delicious black beans! Great place, great food and great service! read more

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Michele H.

Muchas gracias for the detailed review, and we’re so happy you…

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Joel O.

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Best of the best. The best service, the best food, amazing drinks. Friendly, tasty, can't recommend enough!

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Joe W.

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Fantastic place to eat. Large portions, friendly staff. As a Spanish student I try to use when I can. They were very accommodating and helped me with my language skills. The restaurant is clean and open. Small outdoor seating area. Perfect for couples. A good go to for fresh authentic food. The fish tacos were top notch read more

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Tena C.

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I visited with family while I was in town. It was a bit busy when we arrived, the we were seated quickly and the staff was friendly and got our order going. They offered complimentary chips and salsa. The salsa was mild and had several chunks of raw onion which I try to avoid. They offered happy hour each afternoon, and had discounts on their large margaritas. I didn't partake in one, but my cousin ordered a virgin Mango margarita and she really liked it. I ordered the Enchiladas Del Mar, which was shrimp enchiladas covered in a salsa la crema. It was a funny color of crema sauce, but it tasted good. My meal also came with cole slaw which is something different that I've not had at a Mexican restaurant before. My enchiladas were on corn tortillas and were half the size of the flour option, but that was ok with me. I also got rice and beans, but I only tasted those items and focused my efforts on the enchiladas. read more

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Michele H.

Thank you for coming in, Tena! We hope to see you back soon!

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Dan R.

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Chips and salsa were included. We loved the salsa. It was more spicy than we normally get without asking for hotter. Great job on that. The margarita was over the top. The dinners were good. Very good for Spokane. Average for Arizona. Very clean restaurant and great wait staff. We were traveling through but would definitely come back if we were local. I highly recommend this place. read more

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Michele H.

Muchas gracias, Dan!

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Ken M.

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Great food, excellent service, and amiable staff. What a great place so nearby for dinner.

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Conni M.

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Really nice addition to the North Indian Trail area in Sundance Plaza next to JJ's. Super welcome, chips and salsa and drink order immediately. There's seating in several booths, tables in the center or at the bar.Not sure what's different with their salsa, but it's tasty with good chips. The street taco was small, as they are, and had very good pork carnitas. The chili relleno was really good - nice size and very cheesy. The Chimichanga had the same shredded beef so it was good, too. Kind of standard rice and beans. The Margarita was kind of spendy but came with two salt rimmed glasses and the shaker which poured 3 drinks. Every staff person was friendly and helpful. Wishing them success! read more

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Michele H.

Muchas gracias, Connie! We’re so glad you enjoyed the food and hope…

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L H.

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Great food and service! Our server, Alma was wonderful, and we had a lot of fun along with the delicious food.

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Michele H.

Gracias!! And we’ll be sure to let Alma know. :) Looking forward to…

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Thomas M.

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We tried to have dinner at this restaurant but couldn't get anyone to wait on us. We've enjoyed going there in the past, but won't be back. We went to Azteca instead. read more

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Michele H.

I’m so sorry to hear this! I directly messaged you to get some info…

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Katie M.

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Food and service is awesome, as usual! The menu is packed with item to choose from! The atmosphere is very authentic! We love this place!

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Best fajitas! And such wonderful service. I eat at a lot of Mexican restaurants around the US, and this is a hidden gem!

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Garrett R.

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Very nice place. Food was good and fast. Not very much seating and can get busy during dinner rush. Service was decent. read more

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Michele H.

Gracias, Garrett! We are expanding our space so there should be…

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Monique A.

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OMG!!! Best Mexican food we've had in Spokane! Food was delicious, service excellent and its so cute and clean as well. Give it a try!

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Michele H.

Muchas gracias, Monique!

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Traci G.

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Fantastic food! Wonderful people and service. Definitely worth coming back for!! Needs to open one up for me at Camas!!

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Michele H.

Gracias, Traci!

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Jaime G.

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Today was our first visit and it won't be the last! Everything from the service to the margaritas, salsas, and salads were excellent. Cantarito is now one of our top choices for Mexican food & we can't wait to return!! read more

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Michele H.

Muchas gracias Jaime!

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John B.

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First time in , won't be the last . Friendly service and exceptional food . We had the Supreme burrito and the Mexican stir fry , both dishes were great . read more

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Michele H.

Gracias, John! We look forward to having you back soon!

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Gabriel A.

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Friendly service and wonderful food. Moving from San Diego, we have been looking for a solid Mexican place. We found it. We will be back for sure read more

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Michele H.

Gracias Gabriel! We’re so glad to hear it!

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Tony P.

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Outstanding. Best chili rellenos in Spokane; great drinks! Good tamales. Advice is to get the yellow sauce not the red or green. The red is kind of a strange tomatoey thing. The yellow sauce is amazing and I love it. Great black beans (hard to believe some places don't have them and most of the ones that do overcook them). Anyway, might be the best Mexican place in Spokane. read more

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Michele H.

Gracias, Tony!

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Mark L.

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Looking for a local place that had vegetarian options and decided on this restaurant. Greeted with warm chips and delicious salsa which had a pleasant kick to it. I had the burrito carne asada, the sauce was amazing/delicious/ superb and on and on The other dish was spinach and cheese enchiladas. Again the green sauce was exquisite/ fabulous and savory. Fried ice cream for dessert ! Service was superb Restaurant is clean and nicely decorated. Definitely going back tomorrow night read more

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Michele H.

Muchas gracias, Mark!

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Cooper B.

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great food and service. We had Sergio and he was awesome. Very nice and polite and made the dinner experience better than any other mexicsn place I've been to. read more

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Dawn D.

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They have, hands-down, my favorite carne asada street tacos in all of Spokane! Chips and salsa is included and it's phenomenal! The salsa brings the spice! The sangeria is delicious, and the people are so friendly and polite! read more

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Michele H.

Muchas gracias, Dawn!

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Jen J.

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Wonderful family owned restaurant! We had chicken enchiladas, shrimp fajitas and flan! All were superb and we'll be back! read more

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Michele H.

Gracias, Jen! Looking forward to having you back!

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Garick W.

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Always super delicious and great service. The servers are super friendly. They also have a great selection of menu items

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Elizabeth C.

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The best mexican food hands down. I can't say enough about the staff. They were so warm and friendly. Run to this place and eat. It was truly glorious !!!! read more

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Michele H.

Muchas gracias, Elizabeth!

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Gloria C.

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The food was delicious. Their homemade chips and salsa were the best I've ever had. The service was great also.

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Michele H.

Muchas gracias, Gloria!

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Amanda F.

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Ate here on a Sunday. My quesadilla was good, however nearly every other item at our table was wrong. Refried beans instead of black, flour tortillas for someone who couldn't have gluten. We had to ask twice for silverware. It probably would have still been four stars if it weren't for two instances of hair in the food. One hair was in a margarita near the bottom of the glass and the other was in the black beans. It was a frustrating meal, but some of the food was quite good. read more

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Michele H.

Hi Amanda, we appreciate you letting us know about this incident.…

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Ryan S.

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Where do I start... if you want to feel like family and enjoy great Mexican food and drinks look no further! Jose is the man! Great burritos. Best taquitos in town! read more

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Michele H.

Muchas gracias, Ryan!

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Bobi F.

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Best Latin American food in Spokane! Tried for the first time and each person said their food was the best they have ever had. Appetizer of Patacones Rellenos was 10/10. Chimichanga 10/10. And enchiladas combo 10/10. The chips and salsa are so good! Fresh, hot, and great salsa. The service was amazing and fast. Definitely a must try! Will be a regular :) read more

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Michele H.

Muchas gracias, Bobi!!

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James C.

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Probably some of the best authentic Mexican food in Spokane! The owner was so nice and the hospitality was amazing. Highly recommend coming here!!! read more

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Michele H.

Gracias James!

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Delfin A.

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Great food, service and friendliest staff around. Jose and his staff serve great Mexican fare at a great price. I can't wait till they have outside sitting this Spring/Summer to enjoy the sun while eating delicious food and drinks. Try the Pisco Sour! read more

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Michele H.

Muchas gracias, Delfin! Hope you’ve been enjoying the summer patio…

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Mark G.

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I had the taco salad 12$ or so 97% shredded head lettuce a scoop of sour cream and a smaller scoop of guacamole, I requested some beans on the bottom of the shell which was an extra 1.50 , most of they're prices were $18 plus , service was fine , read more

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Michele H.

Thank you for your feedback, Mark! We just now got a Yelp Business…

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The Write G.

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Fresh food and the atmosphere! Absolutely delightful and relaxing at the same time. The menu is exciting without being overwhelming. Friendly staff and amazing service. So glad we found this awesome place! read more

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Michele H.

Muchas gracias! We appreciate the review and look forward to seeing…

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Susan C.

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Great place!! Husband loved the prawn quesadilla. The chicken street tacos were very good and very healthy. Sangria was perfect. All the servers were very attentive. Great evening! Many thanks to Jose (and Michelle). read more

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Michele H.

Muchas gracias, Susan!

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Mary S.

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Fabulous restaurant. We had the best nachos We've ever eaten. Will definitely come here again.

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Michele H.

Gracias, Mary! We look forward to having you back soon!

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Jared L.

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The food is very good and the salsa way better than most places in town. The restaurant is small but heard it is expanding soon. The drinks are good and the workers are very friendly. read more

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Michele H.

Gracias, Jared! We’re happy to hear you had a good experience! And we…

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Ava G.

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Fantastic service and even better food! Highly highly recommend the carnitas street tacos! We'll be back the next time we're in Spokane!

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Joy H.

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We went in for lunch. I have to say it was expensive compared to other Mexican Restaurants. The food was so so . Not fantastic just ok. With tha being said they haven't been open a year, maybe it will improve. read more

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Michele H.

Thanks for the feedback, Joy! We hope to have you back soon. We’d…

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Alan E.

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Great food with the best salsa in town. The entire staff is welcoming and friendly. Leave wanting to return soon.

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Michele H.

Muchas gracias, Alan!

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Scott T.

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Friendly staff, excellent food, welcoming, cozy atmosphere and really good chips and salsa!

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Michele H.

Gracias, Scott! Hope to see you back soon!

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More info about Cantarito Mexican Restaurant

8801 N Indian Trail Rd
Ste C
Spokane, WA 99208
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(509) 443-4301
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https://www.cantaritomexicanrestaurantwa.com

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Hours

What time does Cantarito Mexican Restaurant open?

Cantarito Mexican Restaurant opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Cantarito Mexican Restaurant close?

Cantarito Mexican Restaurant closes at 8:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.Cantarito Mexican Restaurant closes at 9:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.

Mon-Thu, Sun 11:00 AM - 8:30 PMFri-Sat 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Cantarito Mexican Restaurant take credit cards?

Yes, Cantarito Mexican Restaurant takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Cantarito Mexican Restaurant have a drive thru?

No, Cantarito Mexican Restaurant does not have a drive thru.

Does Cantarito Mexican Restaurant serve alcohol?

Yes, Cantarito Mexican Restaurant serves alcohol. Full Bar

Indoor Amenities

Does Cantarito Mexican Restaurant allow dogs?

Yes, Cantarito Mexican Restaurant allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Cantarito Mexican Restaurant have outdoor seating?

Yes, Cantarito Mexican Restaurant has outdoor seating options.

Does Cantarito Mexican Restaurant have parking?

Yes, Cantarito Mexican Restaurant has parking options.

Other Amenities

Is Cantarito Mexican Restaurant wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Cantarito Mexican Restaurant is wheelchair accessible.

Does Cantarito Mexican Restaurant have free WiFi?

Yes, Cantarito Mexican Restaurant has free WiFi.

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Specialties

Cantarito Mexican Restaurant is now open! With a menu full of traditional Mexican dishes, the restaurant also offers a special Latin American twist, offering appetizers like Peruvian ceviche and Caribbean fried plantains called patacones. These savory dishes are served alongside an enticing cocktail menu, from your go-to margarita to an exclusive Peruvian pisco sour, and of course the signature cantarito cocktail. So, come enjoy the food & drinks and spend some quality time together as friends or family because we care about making both experiences memorable ones at our restaurant.

History

Established in 2022.

Jose has always dreamed of opening his own business with being in the restaurant industry for over 20 years. He and his wife, Michele, would make different dishes over the years and put together hypothetical menu items while brainstorming restaurant names. When their daughter was born in 2021, they decided it was time to make Jose’s dream a reality. Their goal was to have a small, neighborhood restaurant where they could be a part of a community and create a space for friends and family to gather. The Indian Trail neighborhood was the perfect location. In the short time Cantarito has been open, Jose, Michele, and their team have already had the pleasure of getting to know many customers by name, and they look forward to seeing even more new faces from the surrounding neighborhoods.

Meet the Business Owner: Jose and Michele G.

Jose Gonzalez has worked in the Mexican restaurant industry for over 20 years, but he’s actually originally from Panama. He came to Spokane in 2001 and has called it home ever since while never forgetting his Panamanian roots. He’s passionate about getting to know his customers and not only providing quality service but creating friendships over the years with his regulars. It has always been his dream to open his own restaurant, and it’s finally come true. His wife and co-owner, Michele, is from Spokane but spent three years living in Oaxaca, Mexico where she learned Spanish and became passionate about Latin American culture, and not to mention the food! She also spent a year in Madrid, Spain studying Spanish linguistics and about the history of Hispanic culture and identity. She’s excited about bringing a mix of culture, language, and cuisine to her hometown and hopes that this restaurant will only expand in its offerings of food from different latino countries.

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This cozy and cute Mexican taco bar serves up your traditional tacos like good carnitas and carne…read moreasada. There are also fun Spokane favorites like fried chicken taco. It was very good and different. The cocktails here were also very well made. The Cadillac margarita was strong and made with quality tequila. Loved it. The service was very friendly and helpful. It's a solid place for good tacos. The green salsa was delicious.

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Al Pastor Taco

Patron Mexican Restaurant

4.4(49 reviews)

9.4 mi

This was an outstanding find thanks to Yelp! I ordered the…read morecarne asada y mas with one pork tamale, black beans, and avocado slices instead of the guacamole. I cannot say enough about how good everything was! Our server was very helpful with recommendations. The restaurant itself is clean and not overly loud like a lot of Mexican restaurants. Since everything else was so good, I ordered a slice of Tres leches cake for dessert to go. It was super pretty and although I only ate one bite, well worth it. I highly recommend if you are in Spokane.

Great food and service as before. Restaurant needs to be kept cleaner. Filthy condiment containers…read moreand bathrooms need more frequent attention. Otherwise we really like this place.

Love the vibrant atmosphere

Dulce de leche cheesecake

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El Sazon Birrieria

4.4(103 reviews)

12.3 mi

I would give this restaurant 100 stars if I could! We went…read morehere for lunch mid week and it was incredible. The birria is delicious and the most authentic I have had so far in any restaurant in the states. The staff is amazing. There is plenty of seating so even if it looks busy, there are still tables available. The staff is constantly walking around cleaning off tables, asking you if you need anything in a friendly, respectful way. Not in a way that would make you feel uncomfortable or rushed. I can't wait to go back!

Was a 10/10... now extremely disappointing…read more I hate writing this because the first time I came here, it was honestly a 10/10. The food was amazing, the people were great, and I was excited to come back. Yesterday, my girlfriend and I planned a date night and decided to order from here again. Since we have kids, we did pickup. We drove about 25 minutes, then waited another 25 minutes because the line was packed which I didn't mind because the food was that good the first time. But this time? Completely different experience. I ordered a bean burrito with cheese... and it had no beans. Just rice and cheese in a tortilla. Then the nachos, honestly, for $27, this was unacceptable. Dry chips, unmelted cheese, some tomatoes thrown on top, no meat, no beans just thrown together with no care. It looked and tasted like an afterthought. What made it worse is the lack of accountability. I tried calling multiple times last night and again this morning no answer. Calls just ring or don't go through. I even tried calling from different numbers. Nothing. At this point, it's not even about the money it's the principle. Mistakes happen, but not being able to reach anyone or have them make it right is frustrating. I really wanted to keep supporting this place because the first experience was great, but this completely missed the mark. If you go, just be aware the quality and consistency might not be what you expect.

Servers and menu

Enchiladas mole

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La Plaza De Mexico

4.7(341 reviews)

11.2 mi

La Plaza de Mexico, the staff are so friendly. We've been eating there for several years, and…read moretecently the menu was sized down leaving the most popular favorites. Our faves are the carni asada, the chili relleno, trio enchiladas, the pork green sauce super tender. A beef dish in red sauce, also tender and delicious. We both like the the mole dish that's really good. (Sorry while writing this I couldn't remember the dish names, but you really can't go wrong) We go with groups, or just as a couple and try something new each visit and haven't found anything we wouldn't recommend. Hope you give them a try.

Amazing vegan option. Staff were extremely friendly. The space was very open and welcoming. The…read moreprice was reasonable. 5/5 amazing restaurant will be back many times.

La Plaza De Mexico - The Mole Poblano is amazing! Note the salsa is so good. Drinks are generous. Treat yourself to this amazing family resrauramt. I'll be back

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The Mole Poblano is amazing! Note the salsa is so good. Drinks are generous. Treat yourself to this amazing family resrauramt. I'll be back

Maracas On ruby

4.3(58 reviews)

5.5 mi

My favorite place to get margaritas the XL is the size of a fish bowl, great service seems family…read moreowned

Food was not good. Rice was horrible, beans ok, beef tostado was really bad and chili relleno was…read moreeatable but I've had better. I've eaten here before and it was better...but tonight I'd give it a "D".

Inside

Macho Burrito

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Puebla Mexican Restaurant & Cantina

4.7(55 reviews)

9.9 mi

Family-owned & operated

Speaks Spanish

waiter was joyful funny friendly food was great…read more bus boy was talkative also friendly Je and others were very helpful water was always filled soda was refilled never needed to ask for a soda refill. Great service Great Food .

1.21.25 updated review: We drove to town to run some errands and on the way home we decided to stop…read moreat Puebla for a quick lunch. When we walked in we were pretty much greeted right away and sat immediately and were given lunch and beverage menus. As we looked over the menu, a server brought us warm chips and salsa and took our drink order. Drinks were served quickly and so was our order. I got the taco salad with traditional ground beef and my friend ordered the 2 enchiladas combo meal, one with ground beef and the other with chicken. Food arrived pretty quick and both plates were hot and looked super fresh. My taco salad shell had a great cook to it, not overly crunchy hurting your gums but definitely not soggy either. It was a perfect tender crunch. Visually the lettuce, tomato, and shredded cheeses were bright, crisp, and really fresh. The ground beef was flavorful and not overly seasoned and I loved that it was still juicy, not greasy. Although it was a simple taco salad, each ingredient stood out on its own and the fresh guac and sour cream complimented the meal well making for a nice lunch. My friend said the enchilada meal is a fav and also favored the ground beef vs the chicken. However, it's worth noting the chicken was good too but today it seemed like the ground beef was on point for the both of us. For being lunch time, there were quite a few tables of lunch-goers but oddly the ambience was chill and the noise level was low. We had 2 different servers taking care of our table and had no issues whatsoever. We'll be back again!