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Delicious food that's vegan. They had the game on. It was really hot outside but we sat by the fan and were fine. The service was very friendly. I love taking visitors here for a small bite. Many times they don't even realize it's a plant-based spot.
I stopped into El Borracho while staying nearby for work the day before Thanksgiving. I had a long travel day to get to Seattle but saw El Borracho was a completely plant based restaurant and a little walk from the hotel. It's located by the market and you can order food through a kiosk or online. I got an order of 3 Cheesy bean and rice burrito shorties to go. While I waited I ordered a beer from the bartender. It seems that's how it's done, specifically drinks at the bar, food from the kiosk or online. The beer was enjoyable, the restaurant relatively empty save a few very obnoxious younger intoxicated guys. The bartender was trying to steer them towards water, etc, and did a good job. But that was unpleasant. My shorties were out pretty quickly. I finished my beer and back to the hotel. The burritos were really tasty. I decided to pick something a bit more basic to test them on the food quality and I enjoyed those cheesy bean and rice shorties. I will say they were on the salty side of my taste preference but enjoyable. I'll certainly return if given the chance.
I came to El Borracho for a group work lunch and had a nice time! I'm not vegan but I was pleasantly surprised by the food and how it tasted. The chips and dips were my favorite. The chips were super crisp, the guac was fresh and bright, and even though the queso tasted more like a creamy soup than traditional queso, it was still enjoyable. The CHUNK steak barbacoa burrito was filling but a bit underwhelming in terms of flavor. However, considering it was a meat substitute, I was impressed with the texture. Service was super attentive and friendly, and there's plenty of seating inside, which made it easy for a work lunch setting.
This place had highs and lows. The vibe definitely leans into the bar part of it rather than the taqueria aspect, it's dark but cute inside. We split 2 tacos, chips and guacamole, and a burrito. The chips, guacamole, and salsa were good, standard Mexican restaurant fare. For the burrito we got the vegan "steak." The flavors were great, but it was a very wet burrito on a very flimsy paper tray, so it almost bled through to the table. The tacos were a little disappointing. We tried the papas y poblanos and the jackfruit carnitas. I expected the papas y poblanos to be more like fajitas, but instead it was more like a large helping of mashed potatoes on a soft tortilla, which was very mushy. The jackfruit was also lacking in texture, and a bit too sweet for me. Overall it feels like this place hasn't quite mastered the art of preserving interesting textures within the vegan framework.
Nicely done El Borracho!! We had Coronas to start, an impossible burrito for my husband! He raved about the flavor, it was filling and the burrito did not fall apart! I had the jack fruit carnitas taco with yellow rice and black beans! Great combo, I think the beans needed a little salt but I would order it again! We sat outside, very relaxing! The waiters were on point and provided great service!
This is one of my favorite places to eat at Pike Place Market. My husband and I enjoyed a meal here on a Sunday night. As we walked in, we received a warm welcome from the bartender. We found a table for two in the corner. We ordered a black bean burrito bowl and Impossible burrito. Hot sauce is in the mini fridge and water can be found near the middle of the restaurant. My burrito bowl was a bit on the bland side but my husband liked the burrito. To be fair, I asked for a bowl of beans and salad because I was not hungry enough for the rice and cheese. Just a heads up, this place is more fast-casual than a sit-down restaurant. I ordered from the QR code on the table and we received our meal from the cook in the kitchen. Drinks came from the bartender. I see many people did not like the service but I actually prefer less interference with my dining experience, so, this set up suited me just fine. The bathroom was very clean. Parking was plentiful at the Pike Place Market this time of the day. I appreciate the hours they keep. The food is a bit pricey but it is downtown Seattle (and inflation is a thing) so I think that may have something to do with it.
My friend had previously been here and considered a favorite. A "100% plant-based tacos and burritos" spot. Sorry to say, the name fits here, because I think I'd have to be a drunk to come back. Came in on a Saturday afternoon and it surprisingly wasn't very busy which was odd to me. To start they have the scan menu way of ordering which I've never been a fan of to be honest. With Covid I kind of understood but I think since that has died down for the most part, physical menus should be an option. It turns out you have to do everything through the scan - select your options pay, and everything. My phone doesn't work well with those scan things and the reception wasn't great for me or my friend either, so it just turned into a hassle. So, I finally order. I got the "impossible Burg'r taco crumbles" bowl it was alright, have had better plant-based bowls like this. Tried some of my friends Oshi Blackened Salmon. Not good at all. Chewy and slimy. Both of these bowls + chips with salsa was like $50. Unacceptable. I usually don't make direct comparisons in my reviews but Rojo's Mexican over on James st., maybe a 10-minute drive from here is más excellente compared to this place in price, presentation, taste just.... everything. Seriously it's not even a competition. Lastly the service. There were like two ladies whom I guess were employees they were hanging out behind the bar, sort of bussing tables. but like 3 tables still had things from previous customer or just hadn't been wiped off. It wasn't even that busy which as I mentioned above was surprising. Saturday afternoon. Pike Place. Not busy = red flag. Skip El Borracho.
100% vegan. Got to the restaurant an hour before closing and they still served us! Everyone was super nice. You order from your table by scanning a QR code. They brought our food out quickly.
I had the pleasure of checking out El Borracho yesterday and it was a phenomenal experience! Firstly let me say my server whose name escapes me was incredible. She went above and beyond to provide a pleasant experience for me. I shared with her that i was in town visiting for a couple of days and she provided me with a short list of recommendations for me to enjoy my experience. The food was amazing. If you're going solo. I would recommend sizing down your appetite. There's a lot to offer and I definitely had more food than i was able to eat. The food is really flavorful. The one thing I think that could take their food to the next level would be quesadillas. It's a tad bit pricey in my opinion. Parking lot directly across from the building.
First timer at El Borracho. I love how the entire menu was plant-based. We ordered the seitan burrito, nachos, and a horchata, and felt like there was lots of room for improvement here. The nachos were soggy while the olives had a strong canned taste. I thought that the service was good, and the staff were attentive and outgoing. The horchata was definitely thick from the rice milk.
2 years ago
Nah! It's a vegan restaurant, which is great, but the food was just okay. The biggest disappointment was that they got our order wrong--we asked for two hard-shell tacos, but they served soft-shell instead. Definitely not what we were expecting. read more
1 year ago
Couple blocks away from Pikes Place so very walkable if you're looking for a quick bite. Pretty much self service, you seat yourself and scan the QR code at the table, place your order & pay thru mobile. When your order is ready, it will get delivered to your table. We ordered: - vegan queso: 4/5 - the more I dipped, the more I became a fan of it, unique because there's a light hint of coconut taste to it - guac: 5/5 - extra chunky and fresh - tacos: 4/5 - definitely can tell that it's not the real deal but it tasted darn close to meat, not as flavorful as I expected but adding in some of the queso and guac def helps There are self serve water stations indoors and outdoors. I wouldn't have known about this place if it wasn't for my coworker who is vegan. Seems like this is a 21+ restaurant as it's also a bar so you do get carded regardless if you decide to sit outdoors or not. read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
Wonderful vegan dinner sitting outside, perfect evening, great ambiance. Service was fast and attentive! read more
1 year ago
Never thought I'd find a vegan Mexican place in Seattle! This restaurant is hidden in Pike Place. The tacos are more on the expensive side at $6-7 per taco, so you would get more value at the bowl or burrito. The seitan one had a good flavoring, texture wise it was softer than I expected. The soyrizo potato one was more just like a bean mushy mix, wouldn't get again. The shrimp was was good! read more
1 year ago
As someone that is a flexatarian for the most part. (eat vegan Mon- Fri & meat on the weekends) I'm very familiar with vegan proteins, flavors, and protein texture. I had 3 tacos: Jackfruit, tofu, & seitan. Tofu was my favorite, it had a nice thinly pineapple at the too which complimented the kick of heat from the tofu. Jackfruit were ok. Not sure what it was but the jackfruit texture tasted more like a bean dip taste & had a bitter aftertaste. The after taste u get after not toasting spices or biting a seed that's bitter if that makes sense. Overall texture of the jackfruit could be improved for more of the imitation meat taste. The seitan was a bit dry and bland in flavor. I was hoping to get something a but more "meaty" tasting considering seitan is my go to protein source at home. read more
Vegan! Vegan! Vegan! Mexican food + vegan food + full bar + Goodvibes + inside and outside dining! Purchased the Al pastor sweet and spicy bowl - yummy yummy yummy! The vibes are so positive and fun. Happy hour prices made me happy too. Come by for a quick drink and some food and head out for some shopping. read more
10 months ago
Super good 100% plant based spot. We tried 4 different tacos - Al pastor, potato, jackfruit, and barbacoa. My favorites were the barbacoa taco and the potato taco. The chips and guacamole were really good and we ordered drinks at the bar-- a tequila drink, a shot of siete leguas blanco, and a whiskey sour. They had sauces and limes available in a small fridge to keep them chilled that's self-serve and the water was also self serve. The orange sauce was pretty spicy and my favorite out of all the sauces I tried on the tacos. I highly recommend for those looking for vegetarian & vegan options. read more
"Wait this place is vegan? Should we leave?" I will admit that was 100% my reaction upon first finding out that unique fact of El Borracho. I was worried it wouldn't satisfy that craving for Mexican that I had. Well I was so, so wrong, and I'm glad we stayed! If you sit at the bar it's full service, or order from any table via the QR code. You can get almost anything they have in a taco, burrito, or a bowl. While you won't find dishes like enchiladas on their menu, what they do have is just as delicious. The salsa and guacamole were so yummy and generously sized, my burrito tasted amazing and was very filling, and the potato taco we got had a serious kick! Definitely recommend the El Cheapo margarita too! Friendly service, even while they were overrun by the Santa pub crawl! read more
The guacamole is absolutely fantastic! That said, we were disappointed in the potato tacos and chick-un burrito. They were pretty bland and tasteless. The jalapeño margarita was ok but nothing special. Unfortunately kids can't sit in the outside dining area and the order by phone for food and order drinks inside in person was weird. I get the Covid era precautions but it should all be one way or another. I hope things smooth out as they reopen. read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
Food here is good, we had the nachos and the burritos and were pleased with both. Their tequila selection is perfect, they have a little bit of everything that is overly popular. Their menu is all digital and you order the food and non alcoholic beverages online and they bring it to the table based on the QR code. The ambiance is nice, it's a small little restaurant, perfectly leveled music to keep the background warm but keep the conversation a bit more intimate. Kristoffer the bartender is absolutely wonderful. Such a pleasant person and he has good recommendations as far as the tequila offerings. read more
8 months ago
I used to go here all the time for happy hour back in the day. Now it's all vegan and the options are still good. I really enjoyed the horchata. The burrito was delicious as well. The staff was friendly and helpful. Will definitely return! read more
4 years ago
Holy heck- you need to go here if you're vegan. It is the BEST vegan Mexican I have ever had. The shorty burrito is so amazing I could have eaten 10. When you get in you scan a QR code on the table to order and they bring everything to you. It's so easy and so fast and sooooo good. They even have a whole fridge dedicated to different sauces and you can pick whatever you want. I will go there every time I am in Seattle. I will never forget how good this is. Also the price is cheap and very fair which I love when traveling. I seriously cannot say anything bad I love love love this place. read more
2 years ago
Also new guy we met Sunday night was great and welcoming as well ! Ended our trip how we started ! Thank u Kelsey and new guy I forgot his name but both were so amazing definitely coming back when i visit Seattle again read more
My husband and I were lucky enough to stumble upon this all vegan restaurant in Seattle and couldn't have been happier. We started out sharing the chips and salsa (and multiple other salsas they had available to try at the restaurant), which you can *almost* never go wrong with. The husband had a seitan burrito while I had the jackfruit burrito bowl, both of which we thoroughly enjoyed. I loved the rice and beans in the bowl so much we got sides of each, and the queso as takeout on another night of our trip. Highly recommend for vegans and omnivores alike. read more
1 year ago
5 years ago
Great place to grab a bite and drink. Came for lunch during the work week and the place wasn't busy. People working were really nice and had water sent to our table as soon as we sat down. Ordered food through my phone and the food came out within 10 minutes! The Al Pastor bowl was delicious, great balance of sweet and spicy. They appear to have a full bar and are LGBTQ friendly, with a rainbow flag hung inside. Indoor and outdoor seating available. No visible heaters outside. There was plenty of seating and a few bar stools. If you're looking for a casual place to eat, definitely check it out. read more
4 years ago
If you are vegetation/ vegan and like Mexican food... this is the place to be! Came here for a first date pre- COVID, and now this past weekend! Great service, always interesting food options. We ordered 3 different types of margs and a bunch of different types of tacos. read more
4 years ago
10/9/2021 Recommend? Yes. I love that it's a stand alone yet very close to Pike Place so very easy to do your touristy things and then have a nice sit down meal without having to look for seating. I ordered 3 tacos and the horchata. The tacos were jackfruit cochinitas, seitan barbacoa, and tajin shrymp. My favorite was definitely the tajin shrymp. Very well seasoned and the texture was on point. I personally think it's better seasoned than the regular shrimp tacos I've had in the past. It would really take it to the next level if they put a little bit of char on it. I didn't like the horchata here very much because it's not as thick and creamy as I personally like. A bit more watery, but it was definitely loaded with cinnamon. If you've never had horchata before, it tastes similar to cinnamon toast crunch cereal milk after you've eaten the cereal but better. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
visiting the area before a cruise and was just walking around to find something for dinner and happened upon this place. the people were nice and the service was fast. food was super good and i like how they had plant based so being vegetarian i could find something eat read more
3 years ago
2 years ago
Quality Check. The Diet Pepsi did not taste like any soda at all. It was crisp, it was colored correctly, however the taste can be described as sparkling water where you can either imagine Diet Coke or Pepsi, and eventually it will still taste like sparkling water. read more
Plant based vegan Mexican food and bar. Nachos were the best thing on the menu. All flavors seemed to have a bit of spice to them. Was slightly confused at first how to go about things. Order drinks at bar. Order food via app- barcode is on tables. They'll bring it out to you. Lots of outdoor seating, although loud Pike Place area, but good people watching. Staff was friendly. read more
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I visited El Borracho on Thursday and the food was absolutely wonderful! When we arrived, the staff was very kind and welcoming! We loved sitting on the patio enjoying the view of the city! We ordered the chips and salsa and split a jackfruit burrito. It was so great that I decided to come back later for dinner. It is so wonderful to have a vegan Mexican restaurant right near the market for a delicious cruelty free meal read more
This is one of the few places in the downtown Seattle/Pike Place neighborhood that's actually open later in the middle of the week. We stopped by after a concert at Benaroya concert hall and had to try a few items. Everything is vegan and I don't think you can tell. Service was awesome and the kitchen was quick. read more
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1521 1st Ave
Seattle, WA 98101
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