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    El Camino

    3.7 (639 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Bars, Desserts
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    EL CAMINO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Casual
    Outdoor seating

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    Burrito Carne Asada
    Brenda K.

    Parking here on the weekend was a bit difficult so we had to walk a bit to get there but the restaurant was very lively and fun. The burrito was flavorful and enjoyed it but the tortilla to filling ratio was a bit off for me with every bite feeling like 2x tortilla. I thought the plantain chips made the guacamole more interesting but glad we got the ceviche because classic chips and guac still the best in my opinion.

    Chorizo Breakfast Burrito - Mexican French Toast - Chilaquiles - Avocado Toast - Home Made Pina Colada - Playa Maya Spritz
    Rachel S.

    First time going to @elcamino_seattle and the ambience is super cozy. Cute decor throughout the restaurant and they even had a veranda with a fire place. Service was fast and server was friendly. Food was good. My favorite out of what we had was the Chilaquiles, French toast & Spritz. They were all gooMust try. We had the following: ~Chorizo Breakfast Burrito ~Chilaquiles ~Mexican French Toast ~Avocado Toast ~Playa Maya Spritz ~Home Made Pina Colada

    Vicki S.

    El Camino has been in the Fremont neighborhood for years and I recently revisited twice in a week during a week day for happy hour and on a weekend night for dinner. Then, a third time in the same month to celebrate a birthday-- which I recommend for extroverts because they give the celebrant a large mariachi hat to wear and put a very festive type of flowing sparkler firework on a slice of cake while you all sing happy birthday exuberantly to them. Back to the food and ambiance-- All still really good and fun. I'll never tire of all the cool skulls and Mexican folk decor. My favorite food and must order each time here are the Birria Nachos with Guacamole and Sour Cream. I believe it is 1/2 price during Happy Hour but you still get the same generous portion. Roomy restaurant with a variety of seating choices. Friendly and vibrant atmosphere. I still love it after all these years.

    Birria Quesadilla and Carnitas Taco
    Lizzy L.

    Cute, colorful, and lively eatery with friendly service! We came here for happy hour and it's a great amount of food for the price. Chips came out hot and fresh. Salsa had a nice little kick to it. The taco was alright in my opinion and the birria quesadilla I think could've had better flavor and texture - it kind of felt like I was eating a dry pulled pork sandwich rather than a robust, flavorful, and moist birria-soaked quesadilla that I was expecting. Would like to come here again to try the wet burrito and some other things

    Meredith F.

    Look at my photos! Oh my God, this place is so creative and cute - absolutely wonderful. I have been coming here for more than 20 years. It is so colorful and vibrant and the owners are so warm and friendly. The service is exceptional... You can tell the employees love their job here. I got the burrito enchilada style, and it was melt in your mouth. Incredible. They have the best margaritas and hats off to the Bartender. He is very talented. The guacamole is very unique and delicious! I highly recommend you get it. I highly recommend date night, friend night or celebrating a special occasion... This place is so memorable. You will never forget your time here.

    Rebecca C.

    Happy hour deals here are SUPERB! Definitely hit the Happy-Rita and don't sleep on the burrito. Staff were welcoming and even had books for my toddler to borrow during the meal. Great decor and vibes.

    Ana M.

    Oh my God! This is such a pretty Mexican market style place. They told me they changed their decor constantly. So better come and visit regularly. I believe is one of the best truly mexican restaurants around. They even had chiles en nogada by yhe end of summer. Their pozole is amazing, they bring it with Tostadas and cream! And their Tortilla Soup is a true Tortilla Soup with real thick soup! Tres Leches was big, and drinks were very tasty. I would suggest to ask how to pair drinks to get the best flavour out of them. Parking wasn't hard on a weekend.

    Margs
    Ashley M.

    Overall we had a great time at El Camino! The staff was great and gave their recommendations and was super quick service! The restaurants ambiance is a lot of fun for a night out with the girls and the drinks were great too! The food was pretty good but definitely not the best Mexican food I've had. But I would definitely go back for a night out with friends.

    Sangria
    Autumn d.

    (3.5/5) Came in to El Camino for happy hour on a Sunday! Not too busy, we were seated fast. Wait staff were all friendly and nice! Food came out super quick. We ordered the carne asada tacos, birria plate, chips and salsa, happy hour sangria, and the happy hour margarita. Salsa and chips were ok felt like something was missing. Carne asada was also ok, pretty charred but I like that flavor. Birria plate was the best! The drinks were great and only $6. The restaurant itself was dark with fun decorations. I loved the music choices. Overall nice casual dining spot would come again.

    Patio
    Celina T.

    Love the interior and on a sunny day, it is quite nice in the back patio. Came here for drinks with friends and we all love their margaritas (esp. the spicy one: get the picante). We were kind of disappointed with the ceviche, the fish used was a bit too chewy for my taste, and it wasn't acidic enough. The onions were overpowering the taste of the seafood, so we wished they added more fish into the dish. Staff was friendly and we may come back next time to try their entrees. I don't think we'll order the ceviche again unless they update the recipe.

    Bar area
    Lauren S.

    I was in the area for a couple of nearby events and had time to kill a couple times, so we came to El Camino as it was around the corner. They have a couple of outdoor spaces for dining, one out front that looks like a Covid-style outdoor seating, and then they have a patio in the back that is absolutely GORGEOUS. We opted to sit out there both times. On a warm sunny fall day, it was such a vibe. Drinks are priced for Seattle, as to be expected. The cadillac margaritas are poured strong and they're delicious! We also tried their nachos which were so good. They're loaded up with lots of cheese, beans, guac, sour cream, and more. They are discounted on happy hour too, which was a solid deal. I'm not in the Fremont area often but I would definitely come back here for happy hour on the patio!

    Nachos with chicken
    Diana C.

    Stopped here for a break during a hot day. Their patio is dog friendly and shaded. They even put up an extra umbrella so all the tables had shade! The food was decent and they give generous portions even for the happy hour food items. The margs were pretty strong pours and overall we felt positively about our pit stop here!

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    24 days ago

    Great food, large portions and kind server. Great first experience for our Seattle trip.

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    Good selection of drinks Mexican like food. Parking is street paid parking and is limited to 2 hours

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    Don't order delivery from here, they forget items. Missed 4oz guacamole in my order, kids disappointed!

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    Hostess was rude would not come back. Most of the workers are white so I wouldn't consider this an authentic "Mexican food" .

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    Triangle Spirits

    4.4
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    I've only been here two times and they were both for Happy Hour…read more The Happy Hour prices for drinks are pretty darn good. My go-to HH cocktail here is the Vieux Carré, but I like herbal sweet & bitter, so it's right up my alley. Currently there are five HH cocktail options and they are $7... hard to find in Seattle! I've also had the rainier & rye for $9- the rye is great, forgot to ask what kind it is. I've had a few other HH drinks, which were alright, but these stand out the most. As for food, I've only tried the spicy Seattle dog, and I would get it again. The hot dog is cut up & shaped weird (see photo), but it tastes wonderful. I heard the fried chicken is great so I'll try that next time. Also, I was excited to see that they had buckeyes on the menu, but they didn't have any when we visited. Inside is spacious and woodsy, & outside there is an enjoyable patio. Servers are nice and seem happy to be there, which always elevates my experience anywhere. I definitely recommend coming to Triangle Spirits for Happy Hour (available daily 3-5pm, dine-in only).

    Cool vibe with fun and engaging staff. Unusual assortment of beers on tap and samples are…read morecheerfully provided. Sadly the food did not live up to the hype. Mac snd cheese. I cannot remember the last time i had elbow macaroni. Not bad, but a tad overcooked and the cheese sauce was average, with a neutral flavor. Not overly warm. Fries. Huge portion but sadly barely warm. A good variety of dipping sauces are available. Chicken sliders. This was where the disappointment really hit. We ordered 2 normal amd 2 spicy sandos. Chicken was crispy, but dry and lukewarm. A lone piece of iceberg lettuce was found under the chicken. The spicy version was not overly spicy but had a bit more flavor than the plain version. Buns were cold. Food is a 2, but the fun and engaging service brings rhe rating up to a 3.

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    I really liked this place -- it had such a welcoming vibe, and the unique décor was amazing. From…read morethe moment we walked in, Luke the bartender immediately greeted us with a warm and sincere demeanor. We initially thought it was a fine dining restaurant and were a little disappointed to see a limited menu. However, it's actually a fantastic spot for drinks and light bites. We decided to stay since we had never been there before, and Luke was so gracious we almost felt bad leaving! We ordered the meat and cheese platter along with a couple of drinks, and everything was Grade A. I'm giving it an A+ though, because of Luke's outstanding service.

    Everything was great and the owner Jeff was there tending bar when my friend and I went in for…read morehappy hour. We were the only ones in there for a while and so had a chance to talk with Geoff, who made great recommendations for food and was very pleasant and friendly. Everything we tried was delicious. My friend initially ordered a drink that wasn't on happy hour as she had forgotten to ask about it, and at the end, Jeff had changed the price to a happy hour price since he didn't let her know about that in advance. Very class move and going the extra mile in a way that makes a huge difference and leaves along lasting impression on the customer! Happy hour food menu is small, but that seems to be for a reason, because what they do they do well!

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    El Camino - mexican - Updated July 2026

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