Delicious food good service cute place makes me feel happy to be there always my favorite Mexican food restaurant.

A bit of a hidden gem. Do not let the appearance on the outside stir you away from trying this spot. I'm an absolute Mexican good fanatic. I knew I had to try this spot when I first spotted Tlayudas on their menu. A crunchy, thin fire-roasted tortilla with a black bean spread topped with Oaxaca cheese and cecina. El Cabrito delivered this classic Oaxacan street food. I would recommend sharing this with someone. Make sure you ask for their spiciest salsa! Highly recommend the Molotes as well. I mean, mashed potatoes wrapped in a deep-fried corn masa, who can resist? A few lowlights that we tried would be the horchata and chicken mole. The horchata was on the milky side and was not as sweet, also wasn't served on ice. Maybe just a preference thing but still good. Unfortunately, the mole lacked a bit of depth of flavor and the rice was just alright. Besides these two blunders, I would revisit and explore more of their menu. read more

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I always say...if a taco place is next to a tire shop "go into that restaurant". El Cabrito did not disappoint! We had steak dinner and a variety of tacos! We also had the dessert which was super creamy and delicious. Very authentic tacos read more

Best mole I have had while eating out. Not overly sweet and you can taste the ingredients that go into it. Had a spot of the home made soup while I was waiting. You can't go wrong ordering soup from here either. read more

We order takeout from these folks at least once a month, and their food is consistently delicious! Our favorites include the green enchiladas, both chicken and pork, and the lamb plate. It's worth asking what their specials are, as they prepare some real surprises from time to time, like braised lamb shanks, chile verde, and more! The chicken mole is one of their signature dishes and very good, but once in a while is enough for us on that one. They have a serious espresso machine on hand, but we haven't tried their coffee yet. We always feel happy and welcome in their charming, art-filled dining room, even though we're still too covid-cautious to dine in. Definitely worth a try! read more

On our food blog AMGrubGuide.com we rated this place a 4 out of 5. Please stop by and see why we rated it this way https://amgrubguide.com/?p=161 read more

El Cabrito - Mexican Near Me - Burien, Washington

A hidden gem! I had the enchilada verde. It was flavorful, perfectly cooked, and was smothered in the most delicious verde sauce. Service was great too! read more

We've been in Seattle more than 10 years, searching for some decent Mexican food. This place wins, hands down. We are moving in a month, and so sad that it took us this long to find this place. The mole is incredible. The street carne asada is fabulous. The roasted veggie tacos are unbelievable. Homemade chips and guac, ditto. read more

It was my second times here and I really enjoy their foods. Chicken mole and tacos combo plate were very good. I will definitely come back again and try another dishes next time . read more

I'm a big fan of supporting family owned/small businesses, especially in times like these. I think they possibly also do tailoring. The restaurant doesn't have a lot of sit down places (probably due to Covid). You go up to the counter to place your order. We had the molotes and enchiladas. Both were pretty good and you get a decent amount of food. Prices are probably in line with other places in the area. Definitely recommend! read more

I just love this place! Chicken mole tacos are my go to, but I also love the mole plate, tamales (on the weekends), and tlayuda, oh and the chips and pico are also good. Plus, the people that work here are just lovely. If you haven't been, you are missing out! GO NOW! read more

Was thinking this place was going to be great! Reviews certainly make you think that. Unfortunately it was complete opposite. Way overpriced for portion you get. Do they use the same sauce for all dishes??? My friend didn't even finish her meal due to the sauce being way to sweet. Mine was as well but I was hungry and the portion wasn't that big. They brought us cold chips and the dip was kiddie portion. No condiments so we had to ask. Sauce on food was so sweet we asked for some lime thinking it would help offset the sweetness and the waiter just brought us ONE slice for the both of us‍. We had to ask for another. The chicken in both our dishes was dry and stringy as well. Maybe it was a one off but they had NO customers when we went. Unfortunately the price, quality and portion will prevent me from going back. read more

This restaurant is small and absolutely fantastic. The place is colorful and immaculate. They serve the best Mexican food I've had in the US. The food is authentic and rivals what I've had in Mexico. I've had the lamb plate and the asada burrito. Love both but the lamb plate is my favorite. Five stars every time I've been there. read more

Well, shut the front door! This place is amazing. Their sauces are the real deal--gracias, abuela!

Wow! I'm late to the party on El Cabrito. But Burien's "Murderer's Row" of amazing Mexican food has added another slugger! The food here is simply some of the best I have had anywhere! Every bite is a dynamic and complex experience. There is no other way to put it. If you are planning to eat anywhere else in S. King County, change your plans and make a B-line to El Cabrito. The food is sensational! read more

Quite simply the best green enchiladas in Western Washington. I haven't tried anything else because every time I go I remember how good it was. Can't wait to try their Chile Relleno special! read more

The salsa was bomb. We got an al pastor and mole burrito. Everything was fresh and flavorful and super filling. I devoured the burrito because it was good. I wish there was some stronger flavors for the mole, but the chicken was tender and just a good burrito. read more

WOW!!! I stumbled across this place on Yelp one day and the Molé had been on my mind ever since. We finally ordered take out and we're so impressed. Taquitos, Molé enchiladas, guacamole and a quesadilla... all fresh, flavorful and fun! Our toddler destroyed his dinner! The hot sauce had a warm, smokiness and we were treated to a tasty warm, sweet beverage. All of their to-go items are compostable too!! We will be ordering again! read more

Very friendly and charming spot directly north of the credit union on Ambaum. We've picked up takeout twice in the last two weeks. The inside is brightly decorated and clean and the front and back (parking) of the outside equally tidy. As other reviewers have stated it is apparent how the owners have put thought into how to operate during reduced social distancing and I appreciated all the touches. I will return for sure, now that I have my favorites. My son loves the tacos with carnitas and I also liked the taquitos. We've had the carne asada and chicken salad and can recommend those as well. The veggie tacos were ok, mainly because of the Brussel sprouts (they might rotate the veggies so just ask!). Love the fresh and chunky guacamole and chips. So happy to have a great Mexican place that is conveniently on my way home. read more

We chose this spot when COVID closed our previous favorite Mexican place (Casa Mixteca). However, El Cabrito's food has won us over and has become a weekly tradition. Their hospitality, authentic food, and great precautions are nothing short of awesome. Everything we've had is delicious and fresh. read more

Really good food, I believe they make their own tortillas. Just happened to see them while waiting for my car to get worked on, definitely my go to spot. read more

I have not written a Yelp review in years, but this place is so good I logged back into my account to do just that. My husband and I have ordered take-out from El Cabrito probably three times since moving to Burien two weeks ago. Delicious carnitas and enchiladas verdes--plus staff are super kind and thoughtful, as other reviewers have mentioned. Can't wait to come for dinner in person when the Stay-Home order is lifted. read more

Excellent lamb plate. Tasty! Found this place through Yelp and can understand their high ratings. Will be back. Clean and cute.

I recently moved to the area and was curious about this little gem. So glad I tried. Molé chicken was absolutely deeeeeelicious! I wish they add something else to the molé chicken entree besides just rice and chicken... some sort of veggie maybe. read more

The tlayuda is unique and delicious. I'd never seen it on a menu before, but I'm a fan. I enjoyed my meal in their outdoor seating. It's a pleasant, reasonably priced place. I'll be back. read more

We ate at this new Oaxacan style Mexican restaurant in Burien yesterday. The staff were very friendly and the food was great. We had the daily special (Enchiladas Verdes) and the Lamb Plate. Both dishes were very tasty and large enough to fill us up. They both also came with a nice spicy soup. The place has a small dining area that is clean and nicely decorated. The parking lot is small and a little challenging getting in and out of due to the busy Ambaum Blvd traffic. We really liked the place and hope they are successful. read more

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Thinking of Samoan Island food last week so I went here. Unfortunately, it is no longer a Samoan food store. Dont hestitate to order something and dine in. I walked in with a welcome envirnoment. It is now El Cabrito restaurant. It didnt hurt to try a taste of Southern Mexican food. Boy oh boy it was worth my money and time here. I ordered the lamb plate and it was soooo good. It had soo much flavor in it. It came with rice and black beans and sauce to top it off. I was too hungry I devoured it clean and forgot to take a photo. I will be back in hopes to bring my son who loves Mexucan food. I hope to see the Taro with steamed coconut milk on your menu. Thank You for your awesomeness customer service and the cheif too. Good job!!! read more

The food was very fresh and great service! We had the molotes and asada tacos. My sons a pretty picky eater and he had the molotes without the sauce and loved them. Can't stress how nice it is this is a 2 min walk from our house. Highly recommend. read more

This is an outstanding choice for Oaxacan food in the South King County area. Spotlessly clean, fairly fast, delicious and friendly. It has many menu choices and my go to favorite is the mole chicken. It is a generous sized meal. Parking can be a bit challenging come up but after bank hours you can park in the credit union parking lot next door. Take a break from the other Mexican restaurants in Burien and try this one! read more

Not sure why this place got such a high review. I got the asada burrito and everything tasted bland. The burrito supposed to have rice, beans, sour cream, cheese, cilantro, onions, green sauce... but when I bite into it most of it just contains rice and protein. read more

Every time I go to a Mexican food place I try the chicken mole to decide if I like the restaurant or not. This is hands down the best mole I have ever had. The employees are super nice and always give free chips, soup or a desert. The food is super affordable ($12 plates and $9 for 4 tacos) that this place is perfect for a dinner for 2. I live really close and have came 2 times and both times the food was excellent. It is my new favorite place to eat in Burien and don't hesitate to tell everyone about it. Check it out and support local small business and great food!! read more

Delicious food and sweet people. Doesn't look like much but it's definitely worth a try.

Been obsessed with this little restaurant. I could get take out here every night. The chicken soup and the chicken mole tacos are my go to. My husband loves the carnitas plate. You will not be disappointed. read more

Great burritos! Hot sauce is fantastic! This is a hidden gem in Burien, highly recommended.

Delicious, authentic food. The best tacos al pastor outside of Mexico that I've ever had. Green chicken enchiladas and tacos de pollo mole were also excellent. Oh and the horchata is so good. Great service. Will definitely return! read more

This place lives up to the hype. I had a very delicious carnitas burrito there. A little pricier than the other Mexican food in the neighborhood though. read more

What a nice surprise! Our dinner plans fell through and we scrambled for a backup. I'd passed this spot multiple times and wanted to give it a try. I've lived in Burien for almost 4 years and have been trying to find *the* Mexican restaurant. This was it. I ordered the enchiladas with pork and my dinner mate got the burrito al pastor. The tortillas tasted handmade and the pork was tender and flavorful. Fabulous smoky salsa on the side. Everything tasted like a lot of love and passion goes into their food. Looking forward to our next visit! read more

While there are lots of good Mexican restaurants in the area, El Cabrito is a level above. This mole is wonderful and all their dishes use fresh and quality ingredients. The restaurant is small and decorated with bright Mexican art. Perfect for a casual meal or grab take out and enjoy it at home. read more

Very good quality and flavors!! Excellent service. We will be back. My only suggestion would be to heat the serving plates. The ice cold plates cooled the food. read more

I crave their Asada burrito. The last bite is the beast because all of the goodness concentrates down at the bottom. The Carnitas is good too. My husband thinks the tortillas are a tad tough but still likes them. If they grilled the burritos they'd be even more awesome. They offer free Horchata. Quick and friendly service. A must try. Call in the order and by the time you drive there they're done usually. read more